"I used to know your parents. We grew up together. Your mom was so nice." I said, trying to make conversation.

"So, mom, when are we gonna eat?" Rory asked.

"Well, I figured we could place our orders here and Luke could go pick them up. Or Lane could drop them off. I know she's dying to meet Logan."

"I could take you guys to dinner. My treat. Anywhere you want." Logan suggested.

"We don't need you flashing your bank account to us. We can provide everything ourselves." Luke snapped. I didn't know what his problem was tonight.

"What Luke is trying to say is you're our guest. Everything's taken care of." I said sweetly.

"Okay, I wasn't trying to say anything.' Logan said. He looked upset.

"Oh, we know, sweetie. Luke's just always cranky. Why don't you and Rory go take a little tour of the town? And I'll try to get that stick out of Luke's ass." I smiled at Logan. I really did want to like him. If not, I would lose Rory.

"Good idea, mom. What do you guys want to eat? We can get it." Rory said.

"Cheeseburger, fries, onion rings, cherry pie, and stop at Doose's to get ice cream. I'll leave the flavor up to you."

"Salad. And a turkey burger." Luke grunted.

"Okay. We'll be back in a bit."

"Oh, grab some movies, too. Yeah, funny ones."

"Anything else?"

"Nope, that's it. Have fun." Rory and Logan grabbed their coats. They headed for the door. Logan went unto the porch and Rory stopped.

"Thanks mom." She said and kissed my cheek and with that she left. Now time to get Luke.

"What the hell is your problem!" I yelled as I walked into the kitchen.

"I don't like that kid, Lorelai!" he yelled back.

"That's not your choice Luke! He's Rory's fiancé. Don't cost me my kid!"

He got real quiet. "I'm sorry."

"You better be. And you'll tell Rory and Logan that as soon as they get back. Do you hear me?"

"Yeah. Come here." He held out his arms for me.

"This has been hell, Luke. I refuse to lose her again."

"I know. I really am sorry, hun."

"It's okay. You're better then dad. You deserve to hate anyone she dates. But this is different. I'm so afraid of what will happen."

"Logan seems like a nice kid. A little too rich for my taste but, he seems alright."

Rory's POV-

"That was scary." Logan finally said after we had been walking a while.

"Nah, that's just Luke. And it wont happen again. Trust me." I assured him.

"How can you be so sure?"

"Because my moms yelling at him right now. And he'll do anything for her. Plus, I told him to back off." I smiled and grabbed his hand as we walked into the video store.

"What can I do for you, Miss Gilmore?" Kirk asked. He was wearing his movie hut uniform and he looked ridiculous.

"Nothing. Movie night." I said and walked away. Comedy. We would need something funny tonight. I grabbed 'Dude, Where's My Car' and 'Miss Congeniality'.

"Funny movies. Don't tell anyone but 'Miss Congeniality' was my favorite movie all of last year."

"I don't see you as a Sandra Bullock fan." I said and laughed.

"You'd be surprised." He smirked and we took the movies to Kirk.

"$5.50. Do you have your card?"

"No, sorry Kirk. I must have left it at home. I know the number."

"That's not good enough. This is a responsibility, Rory. You can't be all willy-nilly with your card. I'll give you another if you promise to take it with you everywhere you go."

"I promise."

"$5.50." I handed him the money and we left.

"He really just said 'willy-nilly'? What kind of hick town do you live in?" he laughed.

"We're crazy but I love it." We walked into Luke's. I figured if we got the ice cream last, less chance of it melting. "Hey Lane. Long time, no see." I said.

"RORY! Oh, who's this?" she asked.

"This is Logan." I said. "My fiancé." I said a little quieter. Even though Luke's was almost empty, this was the gossip mill.

"Ohmigod! Rory when?"

"Yesterday. Last night. Real late. Or else I would have called. But I knew I would be here today. So, what do you think?" I held up my hand. I thought she was gonna pass out.

"That's awesome. Hi! I'm Lane." She stuck out her hand to shake Logan's.

"Hi. Logan. How long have you known Ace?"

"Ace? Rory? Oh, since , what was it? Before kinder garden? We were four and in the park and when she fell I helped her up . We've been inseparable ever since." I smiled. I couldn't believe she remembered the exact moment we met.

"She was pretty courteous for a four year old." I impulsively hugged Lane.

"So, you guys eating?"

"Yeah. It's our first family dinner with mom and Luke. We need 4 burgers, 3 fries, 2 onion rings, half a cherry pie, a turkey burger and a salad." I said. " The last two are for Luke." I went to clarify.

"Okay, I'll put this in and be back." Lane scampered off and we sat at the counter.

"She's so cool." Logan said.

"I love her. Just wait til you see her CD collection. It's better than living in an FYE."

"So, you told her. About us. Does this make it official? We tell everyone?"

"If you want. I can take care of telling Stars Hollow. I'll have Lane mention it to Miss Patty when she comes in. But I assume this is about your parents. You're worried."

"Yeah. Not worried, just don't wanna drag you into all of our screwed up family crap. They wont be happy."

"That doesn't matter. If you're happy that's what matters. Your parents will either deal or not. Maybe they'll surprise you. And be happy."

"That wont happen. My parents will never be happy with anything I do. But you're right. It matters about you and me and that's it." He kissed my forehead just as Lane came back.

"I just wanna confirm something. I will be one of your maids of honor right?"

"Of course. You and Lorelai will be there for one of the biggest moments of my life. Just like you've always been."

"Yay. I can pick out my own dress though? You wont be involved in the choosing?"

"Duh. I'm not that mean."