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.
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Chapter 40: Honor And Josh
Jess was standing outside the door of his mother's house and waiting for someone to answer the door. He had stayed with his father for a week before he had received the invitation to Honor Huntzberger's wedding. He had no clue why he would be invited to such a society function since he didn't even know the Huntzberger's that well.
He didn't think he was going to go since Logan and Rory were going to be there. He still wasn't ready to give up on Rory but he was going to pick the time and the place to get her back. Jess knocked a little louder so his mother could still hear him should she be doing laundry in the basement.
The door opened and Liz was on the other side. She paused a moment when she realized her son was standing on her doorstep. "Jess, I thought you would be staying with your father a little longer, or until my anniversary celebration."
"It was getting too boring in California and I decided to come back to Connecticut. Mom…" began Jess but didn't get a chance to finish.
"Jess, I know the reason you left the Peace Corps. Luke overheard your conversation with Elias Huntzberger at Rory and Logan's engagement party. How could you Jess? How could you lie to me, you Uncle Luke, and everybody else that loves you? You had an affair with a married woman for god's sakes, and apparently you feel no remorse for doing it," said a teary eyed Liz.
"Liz, you don't know the half of it. I had an adult relationship with a woman who knew exactly what she was doing. Don't you try to pass the blame on to me. I don't regret the relationship I had with her. I didn't tell you or Luke or anyone else for that matter since this was something I had to deal with on my own," yelled Jess.
Liz moved the conversation indoors since they were getting odd looks from the neighbours. She led Jess into the living room and sat down on the couch. "I realize you're a grown man and that I have no say in what goes on in your life, hell I don't know if I had any say in your life except for maybe moving you to Stars Hollow. But none the less, you are a fully-grown adult. I was disappointed that you would sleep with a married woman, get her to move you up in the ranks and get kicked out after the two of you got caught. I don't want you to get into trouble Jess," said Liz.
"Listen I didn't come here to hash up my past. I want to know if you'll give me a place stay or do I have to book myself into the Dragonfly Inn?" asked Jess.
Liz sighed, as much as she hated the idea of Jess closing up on her, he was her son and she would let him stay in her home. She knew he was in too deeply with the rich and the powerful and one day soon he was going to get burned. "Yeah, you can stay. Do you have any laundry that I can do since I'm about to put in another load," asked Liz.
Jess pointed to his duffel bag indicating that all his clothes needed washing. Liz just rolled her eyes and took the entire bag with her. She knew Jess could be as stubborn since he reminded her a little bit of Luke. She went down to the basement where the laundry room was located and started sorting through the mess that was Jess' duffle bag. She checked his pockets and took out anything that didn't belong in the wash.
Liz had just put one load in and was about to go upstairs to see what Jess was up to when she looked down and realized a fancy looking envelope was on the ground. She saw Jess' name written in a neat cursive handwriting. When she read the card within she was shocked beyond belief. Why exactly would Jess be invited to Honor Huntzberger's wedding? Then she got excited thinking about attending such a fancy society wedding.
Liz had always wondered what it would be like to go to one of those weddings. She was excited beyond belief that she raced up the stairs to where Jess was sprawled on the couch watching TV. "Jess you got an invitation to the wedding?"
Jess who had been enthralled in what was happening on Fear Factor didn't get what his mother was talking about until he noticed the invitations she had clutched in her hand. "Where did you get that?"
"I found it on the floor in the laundry room. It must've fallen out when I was taking out your clothes. Oh Jess, this is so exciting I can't believe you got invited to a society wedding even though you have been bothering Logan and Rory. Actually, why did you get invited to the wedding?"
"I have no clue"
"Well, none the less I can't wait to tell my friends on the Renaissance Fair circuit that I'm going to be at the Huntzberger wedding. They'll be so jealous. Your going to take me aren't you?" asked Liz with a hopeful look on her face.
Jess couldn't believe how stupid he had been. He had left the invitation where Liz had no choice but to see it. He didn't think Liz knew how much the Huntzbergers, Gilmores, and the Haydens hated him, but she seemed so excited about this wedding. He didn't have to heart to tell her he wasn't going to go. Jess felt guilty for acting rude to his mother when she had confronted him about the affair. She was only trying to look out for him and he had been a jerk. "Sure, but is one day enough for you to get a dress, since the wedding is tomorrow."
"Oh God, I didn't even think about that. I'm going to the mall to buy myself something appropriate to where to a society wedding. And I'll also pick something up for the couple. What do you get a couple that has everything?" asked Liz. Jess just shrugged.
When Liz went racing out of the house like a chicken with its head off he slumped on the couch. Now he would have to wear a suit and smile pretty for all of the rich people that would undoubtedly be coming. 'Goody'
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The Huntzberger household was a flurry of activity on Saturday morning, the morning of Honor's wedding. Rory and Logan walked into the chaos without a second thought since they were ordered by Shira to arrive promptly at 6 am.
The only person who seemed to be cool and composed was Honor, herself, who was reading the morning paper and eating breakfast like it was any other day and not her wedding day. Rory looked on amused as both her grandmothers' were trying to keep Shira from attacking some poor soul that had apparently been elected to tell her that the flowers hadn't arrived at the church like the florist had said they would be. She looked at Logan and he just shrugged his shoulders.
"So when do you have to go meet Josh and other groom's men at you allotted location?" asked Rory.
"Oh, I have hours before I have to go meet Josh. I'm here because Mom would've murdered me had I been otherwise occupied," said Logan.
Rory just laughed and went to talk to the bride. Logan went in search of his father and grandfather who, if he knew them well enough, would be hiding out in the study. Rory sat down across from Honor and said, "So how's it going?"
"Rory, glad you're here. I'm doing well. How are you?" asked Honor.
"Oh, I'm doing well. I think your mother will have a heart attack by the end of the day," observed Rory.
"If that doesn't happen I will be quite surprised."
"Did the dresses come in yet?"
"Yes they did. The bridesmaids dresses looks lovely. Everything is set up for us to get ready. We only have to worry about getting our hair and make-up done."
"When are the hairstylists and make-up artists coming?"
"They said they would arrive at 7:30 sharp."
"So why did your mother insist that Logan and I get here at 6 am?"
"She's crazy."
Rory nodded her head like that was an appropriate answer. She grabbed part of the paper from Honor and started reading.
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"Dad, Grandpa, thank god normal people," said Logan.
"Logan, shhhh, we're hiding out from you mother," said Mitchum.
"Yeah, boy, do be quiet," said Elias.
Logan just rolled his eyes and went to the bar to pour himself a scotch. "Why is mom going crazy? I thought she would have everything in order by now, I mean she has been planning this wedding since Honor was born. Isn't twenty-six years sufficient enough?" asked Logan.
"Your mother wants everything to be perfect for her only daughter's wedding. She's just stressed today and sad that she's going to lose her only daughter," said Mitchum.
"Oh yeah, women do get sentimental when it comes to things like that," said Logan.
"Since when did you become an expert on women and their behaviour?" asked Elias.
"Since Rory and the girls had their bachelorette party," supplied Logan.
When the two elder Huntzberger men gave him a look he explained to them about all that had occurred when the he and the guys decided to spy on the girls. He told them about listening in on their private conversation and how they had gotten caught.
After Logan finished explaining the whole story there was a pregnant pause before Elias burst out laughing and Mitchum was not far behind. Logan didn't think it was that funny, but his family apparently thought otherwise.
"My boy, you've got a lot to learn about the opposite sex," said Elias.
"Don't I know it," said Logan.
Elias looked at his grandson and thought this was a perfect time as any to fill Logan in on the special invitation he had sent out to a certain someone. "Logan, there is something I think you should know."
"Alright," said Logan.
"I took the liberty to send out an invitation to Jess Mariano," said Elias.
"JESS, why the hell would you invite Jess to Honor's wedding?" yelled Logan.
"Now Logan, listen to what you grandfather has to say before you start jumping to the wrong conclusions," said Mitchum.
Logan could only nod his head since he was so upset that Jess was once again back in their lives.
"I haven't had a chance to tell you this Logan, but there is a reason Jess left the Peace Corps, technically he got kicked out. He had an affair with a married superior and moved up in the ranks because of his bed buddy. When he and the woman were found out he was quietly let go," said Elias.
"What does that have to do with you inviting him to Honor's wedding?" asked Logan.
"I have my reasons for requesting Jess' presence at this particular event. You will have to trust me on this one, my dear boy," said Elias.
Logan decided that he would have to have faith in his grandfather's judgement on this. He didn't like not being in the loop but if the end result had Jess out of his and Rory's life, then he was all for it.
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Rory had a blast getting ready for the wedding since it wasn't that stressful. At exactly 7:30 a team of hairstylists and make up artists descended on the Huntzberger mansion and started work on the entire bridal party. Honor had one maid of honour and five brides maids so there was a stylist and make up artist for each girl. Rory just read a book and for a half hour Logan even came and kept her company, that is until he spotted his mother and decided that it would be best if he went to see how Josh was holding up.
There were a lot of press outside the gates of the Huntzberger mansion and it was going to be tough for them to leave the premises without a great deal of pictures being taken. Rory hoped everything would go off without a hitch. Logan had warned her to look out for Jess since he was invited for reasons she couldn't fathom.
When the countdown to the ceremony began people around her started getting nervous, everyone that is except for Honor who seemed cool and composed. Rory admired her for being strong and not freaking out, she couldn't wait for her and Honor to become sisters.
Rory's hair was done and she was looking around the bedroom when she spotted Honor going into the guest bedroom. Rory decided now was the time to have a chat with the bride. Rory knocked on the door before she opened it. She went in and saw Honor on the bed just staring off into space. "Honor, I'm sorry to interrupt."
"Hmm…don't worry about it. I love your hairstyle it looks wonderful on you," said Honor.
"Thank you, I like the way they did your hair as well," said Rory.
"Thanks."
"Listen, I'll leave you alone but I've got something for you. I know that were not sister's yet, but you are like a sister to me and I want you and Josh to be happy. I know the two of you will have a wonderful marriage and you will still be just as much in love with each other as you are today if not more. I didn't know what to get you until I passed this store in the south of France. It was by chance that I saw the necklace and I thought you'd love it. I know you didn't really want to wear anything from the Huntzberger collection of jewellery and pearls don't suit the dress you're going to wear so hopefully diamonds will," said Rory.
Honor was speechless when she saw the gorgeous necklace Rory took out from behind her back. She started tearing up, she had survived the day thus far without being nervous or crying, yet when the girl she loved like a sister did something like this it's no wonder she started blubbering like a baby. Honor had assumed Rory had wanted to hang out with her before they had to be at the church, she never thought she would doing something so sweet and thoughtful. "Rory this is too much," said Honor.
"Now Honor, I knew you would say something like that, but I want you to have it. This necklace is more along your taste than pearls and it's something new, so you can cross that off your list. All you need now is something old, something borrowed and something blue. Read the engraving," said Rory.
Honor took the necklace. She really loved it and Rory was correct in her assumption that this was more along her taste then the pearls her mother had told her to wear. When Honor read the engraving it read: 'To our beautiful sister Honor on her wedding day. R&L.' Tears were running down her cheek, good thing she hadn't put on any make-up. "Logan was a part of this as well?"
"Yes we wanted to get you something special for you wedding, but we had no idea what, that is until I came across this necklace. Logan had it engraved last week. So are you going to wear it for the wedding?" asked Rory.
"Of course I am, thank you so much Rory. I love you."
"I love you too Honor. Come on its time to get ready for your wedding."
The two women embraced then left the room together to head for the cars that would drive them to the church where they would get dressed and Honor would get married.
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Jess and Liz sat in the middle part of the church on the bride's side. They looked like outsiders in the crowd of tycoons, moguls, millionaires, billionaires, Mayflower descents, and celebrities. They were like fish out of water.
Jess was extremely uncomfortable in his tuxedo that Liz had forced him to wear at gunpoint. She had told him that it was the only suitable attire to wear to such an event. He had humoured her and put on the monkey suit. Liz looked nice in a knock-off Chanel suit she got a good deal on at the mall. Jess just wanted the wedding to be over with.
Liz couldn't believe she was actually here, a society wedding. She looked around and saw people that she would've never gotten to meet or see in her daily life. She wasn't allowed to bring her camera since the Huntzbergers were worried about photos being leaked out to the press. She was so excited she could squeal.
When the string ensemble began playing everyone turned to the double doors of the cathedral style church. Jess turned around just in time to see some blond walk down the aisle smiling at everyone. He looked around the church for signs of Rory or Logan but hadn't found them. Jess couldn't wait to see Rory; it had been a while since their last encounter.
Jess got bored after the fourth girl walked down the aisle, which was until was girl number five walked out: Rory. God she looked beautiful and now he had a vague recollection about Shira Huntzberger mentioning that Rory was part of the wedding party. The dress fit her like a glove and the black complimented her. She looked angelic walking down the aisle in that magnificent dress like she didn't have a care in the world. Jess was so infatuated with Rory that he didn't even see the bride enter the church. He was the only one to be seated when Honor walked down the aisle.
Liz, on the other hand, was awestruck at how gorgeous the entire group of girls looked. She thought Rory looked classy and stylish at the same time. Liz remembered Shira talking about Vera Wang designing the wedding dress and the bridesmaid's dresses. They looked amazing.
Throughout the entire ceremony Jess had his eyes glued to Rory's face and her facial expressions. There was a reason he loved her and he hoped to god he could win her back. Jess was concentrating so hard on Rory that he didn't even notice what was happening during the service.
Rory was crying her eyes out and she didn't care who saw her. Honor and Josh made a beautiful couple and they were joining themselves in matrimony. When they spoke their vows the maid of honour had to pass Rory a new hankie since hers had gotten used up already.
Logan was not going to get teary eyed. He watched the ceremony with the knowledge that Josh and Honor would have a great marriage. The vows were beautifully written and Rory was crying so much he wanted to go and hug her. Looking at her reminded him that they were going to be wed soon. He got a little giddy thinking about his and Rory's wedding; he couldn't wait.
And finally when the minister said, "I now pronounce you husband and wife," Rory caught Logan's eye and they just stared at one another until the minister announced, "Ladies and gentlemen may I now present to you Mr and Mrs. Joshua Greenspan."
The newlyweds walked down the aisle to the cheering of their family and friends. They headed outside to the waiting car that would take them to an undisclosed location, which would be the site of their reception.
When it was Rory and Logan's turn to walk down the aisle people actually waited to see them do so. Rory was a bit nervous walking down the aisle with Logan since the next time they would be doing this would be at their wedding. The Gilmores and the Haydens watched the couple closely.
Jess hadn't seen Logan until he and Rory and locked eyes when the newlyweds were declared husband and wife. He didn't want to think too much of Rory and Logan's relationship. Jess made his way up the aisle with Liz in tow. When he was turning around to wait for her to catch up, someone accidentally bumped shoulders with him. When Jess turned to see whom the culprit was his eyes widened and he was speechless for about thirty seconds before he uttered, "Theresa?"
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