Logan walks out on the terrace of the Huntzberger mansion, He sees his mother sitting by a table awaiting his arrival for brunch. "Sorry I'm late."
Shira stands up to hug her son. "I'm used to it." They take their seats. "So….why the need for the sudden meeting?"
"Ok. So skip the small talk and go straight on to the main topic. You've always been candid."
"Yes, I have. Now spill."
"Ok. Before dad died, when he was in the hospital, he told me that when me and Rory get back together and when we were in a really good place in our relationship and when I'm ready, of course, to ask you for Grandma's ring."
Shira smiles brightly at her son, "You're ready?"
"Yeah, I think we are."
"Have you seen it?"
"No, I haven't. But I hear it's beautiful."
"It is. Your grandmother designed it herself. She gave it to your father to give it to me and now to you. Oh, your grandmother had exquisite taste about everything. Let me have Felicia get it." She turns to the maid. "Felicia? Could you do me a favor?"
"Yes, ma'am."
"Could you go into the office and in the top right hand draw there is a little grey suede ring box. Could you grab that for me, please?"
"Of course."
"Thank you." The maid leaves. Shira turns back to Logan. "So, do you know how you are going to ask?"
"I have an idea, but I have to ask Lorelai's permission first."
"You're going to do it the fashion way. Good for you."
"I have to, Lorelai will kill me."
"Could I be honest with you?"
"Absolutely."
"You know, as a parent, you always picture what you're child's future would be like. And knowing your personality, I had always pictured you to be with a girl like Rory: strong, witty, smart, and beautiful." Logan smiles. "I know your father and grandfather pressuring you into the business, and even arranged marriages, caused you to become afraid of commitment. I apologize for that."
"Don't. I'm glad I waited for commitment. I'm glad I waited for Rory."
"I was starting to give up on you. Everyone was. I honestly never thought I'd be having this conversation with you. But here we are, talking about you getting engaged to someone who is absolutely perfect for you."
"Weird, huh?"
"No, not weird at all. I knew you had it in you."
"Had what?"
"The ability to love someone with all you have. To be able to give yourself to someone whole heartedly."
"To me, it wasn't a question if I could love someone. The question was who was amazing enough to bring it out."
"Rory is."
"Rory definitely is."
The maid comes back out with the ring box in hand. "Here you go, Mrs. Huntzberger." She hands it to Shira.
"Thank you very much." The maid leaves. "Here it is." Shira passes it to Logan. Logan opens the box and examines it. "What do you think?"
"It's perfect."
"Yes it is. Now, let's eat."
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Lorelai's phone begins to ring.
"No phones in the Diner." Luke says.
"Not even for your very beautiful and loving wife?" Lorelai bats her eyelashes.
"Don't make it a habit."
"Thanks." Lorelai answers the phone. "Hello?"
"Lorelai?"
"Yeah?"
"It's Logan."
"Logan, hi. This is a surprise."
"Yeah, sorry to bother you-"
"No bother."
"Well, I was just wondering if you could join me for dinner tonight."
"Oh, I don't know Logan. I am married and you are dating my daughter. Ok fine, but just this once." Lorelai jokes.
"Not like that. I want to ask you something."
"Can't you ask me right now?"
"It's not the same over the phone. Please? Bring Luke too; he might want to be involved too."
"I don't like secrets, Logan."
"If you have dinner with me, there won't be any."
"Is Rory coming?"
"She doesn't know and I'd really like it if she doesn't."
"Logan-"
"It'll all make sense soon, I promise."
"Ok. Where?"
"How about at the Inn? 5 ish?"
"Ok. I'll tell Luke."
"And don't tell Rory."
"I won't, but it better be worth my while."
"Thanks."
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Logan walks into the dinning room of the Inn. He sees Lorelai and Luke already sitting. They both stand as Logan approaches the table.
"Ok, Logan. You're 10 minutes late and I'm in suspense. What's with the mystery dinner?"
They all sit down.
"I wanted to have dinner with both of you tonight because I know how close Rory is with both of you. I thought it would be right if I asked your permission first."
"Permission?" Luke asks confused.
Lorelai is shocked. "You're going to ask Rory to marry you."
"Yes, that is if I have your guys' permission, of course."
Lorelai lets it all soak in and then smiles at Logan. "It means a lot that you asked first. So that scores you some major points. So, yes, Logan you have my permission." Lorelai turns to Luke. "Luke?"
"Me?"
"You are like her father, I'm sure she'll love your input."
"You have my permission too."
Logan looks at both of them and smiles. "Thank you."
Lorelai squeals in delight. "Ok, do you have the rock, because I'm dying to see it?"
"Yeah I do." Logan digs in his pocket and takes out the ring. He hands the box to Lorelai.
"Holy." Lorelai gasps as she opens the box.
"It was my grandmother's. And then my mom's. And now, hopefully, Rory's."
"When are you going to ask her?" Luke asks as Lorelai fawns over the ring.
"I wanted to do it this Friday at her surprise graduation party. If that's ok with you Lorelai."
Lorelai looks up from the ring, "What? Oh, yes, definitely." Se looks back down at the ring.
"Ok, Great." Logan lifts up the menu. "So, what haven't I tried yet?"
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Logan tip toes his way into Rory's room. He makes his way to her bed and smiles at Rory's angelic, sleeping form. He quietly takes off his shoes and his shirt. He gently pulls open the blankets and softly climbs in. He moves in closer to Rory causing her to stir.
"Logan?"
"No, it's your other boyfriend."
"Oh, ok. Well, you need to leave in the morning before Logan sees you. He's gets unbelievably jealous." Rory plays along.
"I do not get jealous."
"What ever you say." Rory moves in closer to Logan. "Where were you earlier? I tried calling, you didn't answer."
"Yeah, sorry. I was with the family."
"Oh, ok."
"What did you do today?"
"Nothing really. Just getting ready for graduation Saturday. A little packing. Nothing exciting."
"You know what I was thinking?"
"What?"
"That after graduation, maybe you'd want to move in with me?"
Rory studies Logan for a while. "Are you serious?"
"Yup. Colin and Finn just got their own place so I have that whole big apartment by myself."
"Aww. Well, we can't have you be all alone, now can we?"
"Nope. I might burn it down."
"Well, then I'll have to keep an eye on you all the time, huh?"
"Yes you do, you know for the sake of the building. And, you know, no one likes smoke."
Rory smiles. "Ok."
Logan smiles back. "Ok what?"
"Ok, I'll move in with you."
"Great. Ok, now that we gonna be living together, we need to talk about you snoring."
"I don't snore." Rory says defensively.
"I know. That's the problem. You're too damn perfect. We all know you have the looks, the brains, and the talent in this relationship. You're going to make me look bad. And I can't look bad, I mean, what will everyone say?-"
"I love you."
"Everyone is going to say they love me?"
"No, I 'm going to say I love you."
"I love you too."
Rory softly kisses Logan and rest her head on his shoulder. They both fall asleep awaiting the events to come.
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A.N. I may and may not be busy this week, but if you guys review I might put up the next chapter by Tuesday. So plase review.