Chapter 3: The End of the world as we Know it

"Mr. Huntzberger? There are 2 gentlemen here to see you," the nasal voice of his secretary droned.

"Send them in, Bridget," Logan replied wearily into the intercom before returning to the pages in front of him.

"In omnia paratus!" 2 familiar voices chorused.

"Finn? Colin? What the hell are you guys doing here?" Logan asked, getting up and crossing the huge office to embrace his friends.

"Can't we come and see our best mate at work without the 3rd degree?" Finn asked good naturedly.

"Well, I was just about to go out for lunch. Do you want to join me?"

"We never say no to food," Colin replied.

30 minutes later, the 3 friends were seated in an Italian restaurant, chatting good naturedly.

"How have you been, old man?" Finn asked Logan.

"I've been ok. I'm slowly taking over the newspaper from daddy dearest. Business is booming."

"But how have you been?" Colin asked

"Yea, any lady friends?" Finn asked, causing Colin to slap him upside the head.

"No, no lady friends, Finn, much to mummy and daddy's dismay. And I'm fine, Colin, really."

"Come on, man. We're your best friends. We know you haven't been the same since grad."

"You're right, I haven't been the same since grad. And its my own damn fault. I lost the one thing that truly mattered."

"Have you heard from her since?" Colin asked, giving Finn a look that told him to keep his mouth shut.

"Nope. I haven't seen her since graduation. I wish I could see her though…Why the sudden interest in Rory?"

"Well…" Colin hesitated.

"Have you seen her? or talked to her?" Logan asked urgently.

"Well…" Finn started.

"You have. Where is she? How is she?"

"She's…good. She's living with her dad in Boston."

"Take me to her," Logan ordered. "I need to see her again guys."

"Meet us at the park on Madison Rd. and Pleasant-view," Finn said. " Saturday around 10 am."

"Ok. Please don't let me down guys."

"We'll try not to."