Author: Lady Eliza
Characters: All Characters
Rating: T
Summary: Total AU Rory and Logan Spoiler Warning
Disclaimer: I do not own Gilmore Girls or any of its characters.
AN: Thank you to all my reviewers for their wonderful feedback.
Gilmoregirl: It's nice to know that my story get's you through a boring lecture. Thank you for reviewing.
Shelley: I realized the error with 'word' and 'world' after I had posted it on site(lol), but thank you for pointing it out to me. Rory and Paris did kiss duringSpring Break, but Logan doesn't know about it hence Paris' comment about it being before his time. I hoped my explaination about the Peace Corps would suffice sinceI didn't know if I had done a good job. Thanks for reviewing.
Vivilp182: I thought aboutadding Tristan into the storybut it didn't make sense to do so at this point in thefic. Sorry about the lack of Tristan. Honor'swedding has not happened yet you'll find out when in this chapter. I just wanted to get Paris' bachelorette party over with before I start on Honor's wedding. Thank you for reviewing.
Sydneymorgan: Glad to have you back. Now about your wish for Finn: I think it hasgreat possibility.When you read this chapter you'll understand where I'm heading with Finn's love life. Thanks for reviewing.
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Chapter 37: Getting Even
Emily Gilmore was not a happy woman. It was 5 am on a Wednesday morning and someone had the nerve to ring her doorbell. The incompetent maid, whom she had hired just yesterday, didn't seem to here the racket that was heard throughout the entire house. It seemed like she was going to have to let another maid go. 'Oh well'.
Emily still in her dressing gown and slippers opened the door and was about the give the person on the other side a lecture on the proper time to call upon someone, but Emily was quite shocked to see the person that was standing on the other side of her door. "Shira, what in lords name are you doing here at this hour?"
Shira Huntzberger did in fact know what was a sufficient time to call upon someone, but she had had to speak to Emily quite urgently. "Em, I'm so sorry to disturb you at this hour, but I must discuss something of great significance with you."
"Why of course, you know your welcome here since we're almost family. Now, what is troubling you, my dear?" asked Emily. The two women were now seated in the Gilmore parlour.
"I received a disturbing call from an associate of mine. It would seem that my son and your granddaughter are thinking about moving in together," Shira said in one breath.
"I beg your pardon."
"We should have been expecting it since Logan put a ring on Rory's finger. It's not like there going to wait until they get married to live together. But Emily this is not proper, it isn't the way to do things."
Emily was quiet; she was still digesting the news. She and Shira wanted the couple to do the proper thing and get married first before they live with one another. Young people nowadays didn't seem to care about the appropriate way of doing things. Emily needed a drink, so she poured two glasses of vodka straight up and gave one to Shira.
"Well, we knew this was going to be an uphill battle. I just can't believe…how exactly did you receive this news?" asked Emily.
"The Real Estate Firm that they went through is owned by an associate of my father. I met him on several occasions at luncheons, charity functions, and such. He called me to congratulate me on my son's engagement and to thank me for recommending his firm to Logan, Rory and their friends. I was quite speechless, but the man didn't notice since he told me that Paris and Doyle had already put in a bid for one of the apartments they had seen. It appears that Logan, Rory, Stephanie and Colin didn't like any of the apartments they had seen during the first showing. I wanted to go over to Yale and strangle Logan."
"They took their friends so gossip wouldn't get out about them looking for an apartment. I'm impressed their plan was foolproof, except they didn't factor in the boss calling you up to congratulate you about Logan's engagement."
"That's what I was upset about. They knew we would object to their living together before they are married, but they went behind our backs and did so anyways. Emily what shall we do?" asked Shira.
"Don't worry we'll think of something. We will not stand by and twiddle our thumbs while they just go against tradition. They will do the proper thing, we'll make sure of it. I think we should do so immediately."
"Rory and the girls are out of town for Paris' bachelorette party. They'll be back Monday."
"What about Logan?" asked Emily.
"He left a message on my cell phone informing me that he and the boys were going to Martha's Vineyard."
"We'll deal with the whole lot of them when they return. Wouldn't it be interesting to inform Amelia Vanderbilt and Gloria DuPont-Rockefeller Saxton Walton that their unmarried children are going to be living together?" asked Emily.
"It's actually Gloria DuPont-Rockefeller Saxton Walton Sotheby now," said Shira.
"You've got to be kidding me. That woman collects prominent last names like it's a blood sport. What went wrong with the marriage?"
"It appears she found Steven in an uncompromising position with the maid. From what I hear she turned on him with an heirloom crystal candlestick holder and grabbed the chit of a girl by her hair and yanked a whole lot out. After she was finished with her tantrum, she filed for divorce immediately and took Steven Walton for all he was worth, which in my opinion was what he deserved for cheating on her and for not signing a pre-nup before he wed Gloria."
"I had no idea that Steven was a Casanova. He seemed like a decent human being to me, but then again looks can be deceiving. Poor Glory, she does seem to have such bad luck in the love department. Do you think we should have our girl's night out to cheer her up? We can call Eleanor Carnegie, Caroline Bergdorf, Amelia Vanderbilt, Portia Rothschild, and Jacqueline Leigh, the usual suspects from the DAR."
"You know Emily, I think that is exactly what she needs right now. It can be a goodbye Steven, hello Martin celebration," said Shira.
"And Martin is the new husband, I presume? She should've waited for the ink to dry on her divorce papers before she went out and got another husband."
"Quite right. Now let's call the ladies and have some fun," said Shira.
"All right Ladies, we're here," said Rory Gilmore.
When the six girls stepped off the private jet they looked around the airfield. Honor was the first to speak, "Ror, where exactly is here?"
"Here is the South of France," replied Rory.
"Oh great, it's where the rich and famous go to relax. I don't particularly want to my bachelorette party to be overshadowed by star sightings. Rory, I thought we would have a wild time. If we're in the same place as other famous people we will attract unwanted media attention," grumbled Paris.
"I don't mind there being celebrities. I wonder if Orlando Bloom is here?" asked Madeline.
"God, he's a hunk," said Louise.
"Jeez," said Stephanie.
"Ladies calm down. I doubt we will be staying in the same area as any celebrities. I have a surprise for you all," said Rory.
"What kind of a surprise?" asked Paris.
"You'll see, but let's get in the car before any paparazzi realize that we are here," said Rory.
The girls piled into the waiting limo and didn't speak for a while. Everyone was taking in the breath-taking view of vineyards that appeared to be the norm in this part of France. There were several marvellous castles that seemed to be occupied that caught the attention of the occupants of the car.
The car turned onto a private road and went straight to a building that was further down. When the car stopped in front of an ivy-covered castle the girls all turned and looked at Rory.
A butler, that just mysteriously appeared, held open the limo door for them. When the girls were all standing in front of the castle they realized that there seemed to be a procession line of servants waiting outside of the grand home. Rory smiled warmly at the butler who said, "Lady Gilmore welcome home ma'am."
"Thank you Jacques, it good to be back," she then turned her attention to her friends, "Ladies welcome to Chateau de Guild More."
"Christ Gilmore, didn't know you owned a castle, but then again I shouldn't have since you are pretty much royalty," said Louise.
Rory rolled her eyes and spoke to Jacques, "Why don't you introduce us to the household staff, Jacques."
"Right this way madam."
"Wow, Gilmore sure does have a nice little place in the south of France doesn't she?" said Finn.
The boys had arrived a few minutes ahead of the girls. Logan had paid a visit to the butler and explained his predicament. The man seemed to understand the boys' worry about things getting out of hand, so he appeared to be a staunch ally.
Logan was so relieved that they would be able to get three meals and day without starving to death out in the outbuilding where he had planned for them to stay. When he had read Rory's instructions to the pilot he had known she would come here since this was her favourite property in France even though the Gilmore's had many homes in the country.
"Finn, shut up. The girls could here us," said a nervous Colin.
"Why am I here again," asked Josh who had been dragged out here against his will by his future brother-in-law.
"Josh, my man, are you going to let some other guy get close to Honor, I mean your getting married next week. What if she decides to dump you and run away with that stripper they are going to hire," asked Logan.
Josh visibly blanched, "I didn't know they were going to hire stripper."
Doyle spoke quietly to Josh since he had had the same concern when Logan had informed him of the girls' plan.
"Guys, I'm trying to listen to what they're saying, so keep it down," said Logan.
The guys were hiding around the corner and one wrong move could get them caught.
The girls were checking out the enchanted looking castle. The inside looked like had stayed the same for four centuries. Rory was giving the guided tour and she stopped in front of the office when Jacques came out and put his finger on his lips in a motion for them to be quiet.
Rory gave her butler a puzzled look but stayed quiet like he had asked. Jacques pointed to the small study and motioned for them to go in, and then he promptly closed the door. "I'm sorry to be so mysterious Lady Gilmore, but there is something I think you all should be aware of."
"All of us?" asked Paris.
"Yes miss, Master Huntzberger along with six of his friends appeared at the steps of the castle a few minutes before you arrived," said Jacques.
"Logan is here? Why wou-" began Rory but Jacques cut her off.
"It appears that he is worried about…less then stellar…entertainment entering the establishment," said Jacques politely.
"Huh?" asked Stephanie.
Rory started laughing, everyone around her looked at her as if she was crazy. When she had calmed down a bit she explained herself, "I told Logan that I was thinking twice about hiring a stripper. I said if Paris really wanted it I would go ahead and comply with her wishes. It seems my jealous fiancé, along with all our significant others, have arrived to spy on us."
"I'll kill Doyle," shouted Paris.
"I'm going to make Colin pay for this," said Stephanie.
"I can't believe Josh is here," replied Honor.
"I sure hope Finn is here," said Madeline.
"I wonder if that yummy looking Robert happens to be here as well," said Louise.
"Lady Gilmore, I would also like to say that the gentlemen have decided to invade your privacy as well. There are listening devices in every room except this one since I made sure that it was properly cleared away so at least you'll have one room to speak freely in. I have to go and feed the hungry young gentlemen and remember, you never heard this from me," said Jacques.
"I smell Seth all over these listening devices," said Stephanie.
Rory was furious she wanted to go find Logan and knock him around a few times. Then she stopped and thought about something, "Guys, I have an idea."
"Spit it out Gilmore. I want to go down there and yell at Doyle," said Paris.
"No don't do that. Why get mad when you can get even?" asked Rory.
The rest of the girls were intrigued. They put their heads together and came up with at plan.
As the girl's were plotting revenge the guys were eating what Jacques had brought out for them. They were all surrounded around a device that would let them hear what the girl's were saying in every room on the first floor. Logan and found out from the staff at the Chateau that the first floor was all the girl's had requested to use. He didn't find that odd at all since the first floor held nine bedrooms and six baths.
"Do you think they'll walk around in sexy lingerie?" asked Finn out of the blue.
"God, I hope so," smirked Robert and received a dirty look from Logan.
"You know I'm really curious as to what the female of the species do when they get together like this. I read somewhere that women dressed for other women when they go out instead for their significant others," said Seth.
"Jeez Seth, this is not an experiment. Just relax and listen to the lovely ladies speak," said Finn.
"Why haven't any of them spoken since the tour? I mean isn't this thing supposed pick up conversation in the castle. Why aren't we even hearing the staff talk amongst themselves?" asked Logan.
"Oh, I can answer that question. We can listen to the staff speak if we want, but I just assumed you wanted to hear what the girl's are talking about. You see I can sift through everyone's conversation in the castle and only pick out the girls and ignore everyone else's. Nifty little gadget isn't it?" asked Seth.
"It sure is," said Doyle who seemed distracted.
Then the guys heard the voice of Rory talking to the rest of the girls.
"Oh here they come," said an excited Finn.
"Louise I can't believe you said that," said Rory
"Well it's true. I would so jump Orlando Bloom's bones in a heart beat if he was standing in front of me," said Louise
Finn perked up when he heard Madeline's voice. "Gilmore, you would so jump his bones. He is gorgeous and that body, Oh my." Finn visibly paled.
"Hey, I would jump his bones and I'm pregnant," said Paris. This comment made Doyle start to hyperventilate.
Seth sat back and watched everyone's reaction. He wished he'd brought his video camera so he could've taped this moment.
"I don't know, I would think Rory more of an Ian Somerhalder type," said Honor.
Logan gulped, "Guys do you know who this Ian Somerhalder is?"
"I think he is one of those guys from that TV show…Lost, that's it," said Josh.
"Oh God, now there is a man. I probably would jump his bones if I ever saw him," said Rory.
Robert laughed at the look on Logan's face, it was priceless he wished he had a camera on hand.
"I watch that show just for him," confessed Rory.
"Hey Honor, did you see the way the pool boy was checking you out when we were being introduced?" asked Louise.
"Yeah he was hot. I think I'll walk by the pool more often then nought during this trip," said Honor.
Joshes eyes were the size of saucers. Logan had a photo of everyone on staff and he pointed out the pool guy to his future brother-in-law, which in the end did not help to alleviate the situation.
"Stephanie, you and Frederick Waldorf-Hearst seemed to have a whole lot of sexual tension at the Charity Gala when I was observing you," Madeline, matter-of-factly.
Colin just sat there and stared at the machine and held his breath.
"Well, he is very good-looking I'll admit that," said Stephanie slyly.
"Oh come off it Steph, he looked like he wanted to do unspeakable things to you," giggled Louise.
Colin 'borrowed' Doyle's brown paper bag and started breathing into it since he was surely having a panic attack. "I'm sorry, but did anyone else notice this sexual tension they are discussing?"
Everyone shook their heads no. If the guys were acting like this when the girl's were just discussing celebrities, cousins, and the pool boy what would happen when they moved on to other subjects.
"Paris did you go shopping for baby clothes yet?" asked Madeline.
"No not yet, I haven't gotten a chance to do so, what with planning the wedding," replied Paris.
"Do you think we should all go for a swim before we eat anything?" asked Louise out of the blue..
"Finally a safe subject," said Finn, who spoke too soon.
"Oh I wish I could join you ladies, but I have a little problem with that," said Honor.
"Oh you poor dear, are you on your period?" asked Rory.
"Yes, I'm having cramps like you won't believe," said Honor.
"I've got some medication to relieve cramps, hang on a moment I'll go get them," said Stephanie.
All seven faces in the room turned red. This was the type of conversation they did not want to hear, so Seth did the honourable thing and turned off the machine to stop the conversation.
Back in the house the girls were laughing so hard they couldn't sit properly on their chairs.
"I bet you anything they have now turned off the device," said Rory.
"I've got to hand it to you Gilmore, you're good," said Paris. Then other girl's nodded in agreement.
"We won't let boneheaded men ruin our bachelorette party. So we will go about doing everything we've planned and a little extra for the guys. Now let's go to the indoor pool and have a swim so they won't see Honor swimming in the pool," said Rory.
With that the women followed Rory to the pool. They sure were going to have fun with the guys for the next three days.
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