An: Don't hate me.

Rory walked in to see that Steph and Colin were no where to be found. Her eyebrows furrowed in confusion as she sat in Steph's vacated seat.

"Logan." she said softly touching the top of his hand.

"Hmm?" he asked distractingly. He was probably still in shock from what had happened.

"Where are Steph and Colin?"

"They left. They apologized. It was just too much to handle."

Rory nodded. She understood. They hadn't even heard what she did. "Logan, we need to talk. Can we go back to the penthouse?"

"Sure, I'll get the check." he said quietly. She definitely would be driving.

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She was right. She took Logan's keys. He was too out of it to drive. Rory had to take all her will-power to not break down and cry. She had to do it though.

Logan seemed to be feeling a bit better when they got back. He poured himself some scotch then he brought it into the living room and was nursing it.

Rory sat on the edge of the coffee table facing him. She took his hand. "Logan." she said just above a whisper to get his attention.

"Hmm?"

"I think we're gonna have to do that talking thing I mentioned earlier. I think we should do it now."

"Alright."

"Maybe this isn't gonna work out." That snapped Logan back.

He stood up and threw his glass down. Thank go for carpet. "What!"

"Logan." she tried to be soothing about it.

"What Rory? Is this our only option? No!" he said answering his own question.

"Well, it looks pretty bleak from where I'm standing! You didn't talk to them outside like I did! You didn't hear them!" She argued.

"They are just bullshitting you, Rory! Why can't you see that?"

"They said they were going to the dean of students!" she screamed as they both stood up.

"You believed them?"

"Yes! I worked so hard to get where I am! You have too! You are a professor with a very nice job! I know you didn't get that overnight! What's wrong with me? I can't believe I even attempted to risk that? To blow it all on.."

"On what Rory? On me?"

"Logan that's not what I meant." she said softly.

"Well, I was willing and still am willing to give everything up for the woman I love!" Rory was totally silent.

"I'm sorry if I can't just do that." she said walking into the bedroom. Seconds later she had everything packed. She had her suitcase in hand and her coat on. Not giving long another glance, she walked out.

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Rory left the penthouse and let her tear fall freely. She loved him too. She just couldn't give up her future though. She wasn't ready. Her tears ran down and mixed with her makeup. She must have been a sight. She got in her car and drove. She drove home to the place they called her their own. The pain and agony her heart felt would be mended by her all-in-one at Stars Hollow. She just hoped, prayed Logan would be alright without her. She worried about him. She just couldn't give up her dreams though. She was at a crossroads.

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Logan couldn't stay here. It still had Rory's presence. He hadn't been with Rory long enough to know how Rory was. He didn't know if she would come back. He packed a small bag and went to stay with his sister Honor. She lived in an apartment about 20 minutes away, with her boyfriend Josh. It would be easy to commute for a couple of days. He didn't want to be at the penthouse. He didn't want to have to explain everything to the guys. Honor did say he would have a home there anytime he needed.

Logan got in his car and decided against calling first. Too many explanations would be asked of him.

He got there around midnight. He looked down at his feet as the elevator made its way slowly up the building. His fist rapped on the door loudly. He knew they would be sleeping. A couple minutes later Honor answered the door wrapping a silk robe around herself. She seemed quite surprised to see her brother this late.

"Logan, what are you doing here? Never mind that. Come in, Come in!" she said moving so he could walk in with his small overnight bag.

Now Logan was with his family. Someone he knew loved him for sure. He could finally allow the tears to fall freely now. Honor was taken aback.

"Logan?" Honor tried.

"I lost her. I lost her before I could say I love her." Logan choked out. One thing was for sure. Zack would not be on Logan's good side. He probably wanted Rory for himself. Oh no, that thought alone would lure Logan into a fitful sleep tonight.

An: I just have to point out that I try to update as soon as possible and getting comments saying that I NEED to update faster aren't gonna help. You are either grateful or you aren't. I could stop writing and spend my pregnancy knitting if I desired. So, that was just a heads up to some CERTAIN reviewers. I'm pregnant. Get off my ass. Thank you. R&R. Be pleasant.

Rachel.