Chapter 4

Logan took a seat by Finn in the dining room. He looked around for Rory, wanting to sit near her. He couldn't figure out why she was there. She wasn't in sight anymore, and neither was Jake. There were still a few empty seats near the head of the table, where the Heir, Heiress, and a few others would be sitting.

"I'm in love." Came Finn's declaration, jarring Logan from his thoughts.

"With who?" Logan asked dryly, used to Finn's falling in love with women.

"That red head. By God, she's bloody beautiful." Finn drooled, picking up his drink and winking at the vivid red head who took a seat near the head of the table.

"Down boy. You can flirt later." Logan told him, still looking about for Rory.

"Logan, darling! Have you met her yet?" Shira's voice cut through as she took a seat across from the boys.

Logan fought the urge to roll his eyes. "No, mother. I have not. Have you?"

Shira shook her head sadly. "Not yet, but I intend to as soon as dinner is over. You also should."

"Of course, mother." Logan replied, sipping his scotch. The last thing he wanted to do was chase after the Hayden Heiress when he wanted to find Rory, and find out who that guy was with her.

"Excuse me." A voice cut through the room at the head of the table. A man stood there, causing the room to look at him.

"I am Christopher Hayden. I would just like to thank you all for coming out here to honor my mother's memory. She was a wonderful woman, and I know she felt deep admiration for each of you."

Off to the side of the room, Rory and Josh fought the urge to roll their eyes.

"Now, I would like to introduce you to my children, Francine's grandchildren, the Hayden family heirs."

When Christopher said that, Josh and Clemency walked into the room together.

Josh began to speak. "Hello, I am Joshua Hayden. I would just like to reiterate what my father has said, and once again thank you all for coming. My grandmother would have appreciated it. Now, I would like you all to meet my sister."

Rory took a deep breath and squeezed Jake's arm. She didn't know what she would do without him. He always got her through these things. She needed his support now more than ever, with Logan being in attendance and all.

-GG-

Logan took another healthy sip of his scotch, chocking on it once he heard the next words uttered in the room…

"Hello, I am Lorelai Hayden, Josh's twin sister. My grandmother Francine was a wonderful, loving woman, who made many charitable contributions and always sought to help others. While she is no longer with us, I know her memory will live on for many, many years not only in her works, but in all of our hearts. That is why I would like to propose a toast. To Francine." Rory said, looking over at the guests and raising her wine glass.

"To Francine." The guests all echoed, taking drinks.

"I hope you all enjoy your dinner, and your memories of my grandmother. If you need anything during your stay, please do not hesitate to inform either myself or Josh. Please, enjoy dinner."

With that being said, Rory took her seat near the head of the table, beside Jake and across from Clemency and Josh.

-GG-

Logan's face was shocked. His jaw was dropped and he faced his friends, looks of astonishment on each of their faces.

"Did you know?" He hissed at them, tightening his fists.

Colin, Stephanie, Finn and Seth all shook their heads 'no'.

He raised his face to look across the table at his mother's white face. The rest of dinner had the Yalies and Shira in stunned silence, watching Rory Gilmore –Hayden interact as the socialite heiress she apparently was.

'I always knew she fit in well at society functions…' Logan thought, not bothering with his food, opting for another scotch.

'What have I done?' Shira asked herself, gulping down her wine, wishing for a cigarette. 'I told that girl she wasn't good enough. My God! She could crush us… Mitchum will not be please…'

Finn cackled silently, rather enjoying the turn of events. 'Oh what a tangled web we weave.' One thing was for sure, it would be an interesting week.

-GG-

As soon as dinner was over Shira cornered Logan.

"Did you know?" She demanded, pulling him aside.

"NO! If I did, don't you think I would have told you so you wouldn't have broken us up?" Logan retorted, jamming his hands in his pockets and gritting his teeth.

"Well, I just thought you should know if you still want to be with her, your father and I won't stop you." Shira said, fumbling through her handbag for a cigarette.

"How noble." Logan said, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go speak with Rory. I should have never let you tear us apart."

He shook his head, stomping off to find Rory. He had to figure this out. It was just too much at once.

-GG-

Rory knew it would be long until he found her. Currently, she was on Jake's arm, speaking with the Pearberry's.

"You two make such a cute couple. I hope you're back together. Are wedding bells ringing for this June? The Cape is so lovely at that time." Andrea Pearberry said, looking at the lovely young couple in front of her.

Jake and Rory exchanged glances before laughing lightly.

"No, Mrs. Pearberry. I don't think so. We still both have to finish school before we decide which direction our lives are going, as far as that's concerned." Jake replied, saving Rory from having to reply. He looked over and saw Logan watching the scene with interest, and decided to mess with his head. Wrapping his arm tighter around Rory and pulling her even closer to him, he said, "But who knows? Anything could happen."

Rory looked up at him confused for the slightest moment, before noticing Logan watching them. She leaned up and pecked Jake on the cheek. "Yes, Mrs. Pearberry. Who knows what could happen?"

Rory had seen Shira and several members of the LDB at dinner. She saw Shira's face when realization hit that she was a Hayden. She wasn't considered good enough when they thought she was just a Gilmore; she had no intention of getting back with Logan just because her last name was now more prominent.

They had no clue just who Lorelai Leigh Hayden was. Sure, they now knew her identity, but they didn't know her. She intended to use that to her advantage. Finally, years of upbringing as a socialite were to her advantage. The tables had turned, and she intended to let everyone know just how different she was from the Yale Rory. This week, they would meet the Boston Rory, the Hayden family Rory. And boy, were they ever in for a surprise.

-GG-

"What's wrong?" Clemency asked Josh, seeing the look on his face, along with his narrowed eyes.

He nodded with his head. "Clem, look over at Ror. What does that look she's wearing remind you of?"

Clemency studied her friend from across the room. "She's plotting."

"Yeah, she is. That's never a good sign."

Clemency laughed slightly, remembering when they were all younger.

"Do you know that guy over there?" Josh asked, pointing to a blonde guy walking up to his sister.

"Nope, never seen him before. Do you think he's from Yale or something? He looks like he knows Rory."

"I don't know. But I intend to find out. She doesn't look too happy to see him."

She held his arm, keeping him from walking away. "Jake can take care of her. He always does. Right now, I think we need to track down Shannon, and make sure she's not too drunk. Your dad was pissed at last years Christmas party when she got on the baby grand and started singing Santa Baby."

Josh looked at his sister and eyed the blonde guy before sighing. Clemency was right; controlling Shannon was a never ending task. Rory could handle herself, and if not, Jake was always there to take care of her.

-GG-

Shannon took another long swig of her wine, giggling. She turned to Shaun, who had accompanied her outside to see the gardens. They were both in need of fresh air.

"How pissed do you think Chris would be if I added bubbles to the fountain?" She asked, critically eyeing the large water fountain in the center.

Shaun shook his head. "Josh and Ror had to smooth the whole Christmas serenade over, and then at Easter they had to explain why the entire back yard smelled like rotten eggs. Cut them a break."

"How was I to know they wouldn't hunt for the eggs?" Shannon protested, pouting.

"I still think he's probably a bit pissed about the whole leprechaun deal, anyway. Maybe it's best to just lie low this week." Shaun suggested, pleading with his friend.

"Lie low?" Shannon cried, outraged. "Well a whole bunch of fun you are!" She huffed, sarcasm dripping from her voice.

"I'm not letting you add bubbles to the fountain! That's final!"

"Fine." She shrugged, grinning evilly, "I'll just find someone else to be the Clyde to my inner Bonnie. Really darling, you are replaceable." She gave him a quick peck on the cheek and sauntered off to find her new partner in crime.

-GG-

"Ace, could we talk?" Logan asked, looking into Rory's eyes.

Rory rolled her eyes, "Whatever about?"

Logan didn't like this new Rory. He missed the old Rory; Ace. This Rory was… she was too much like him. "Alone?"

She shook her head. "Nope." She replied flippantly, shrugging and smiling brightly. "Anything you want to say to me you can say to Jake as well."

Logan felt his temperature rise and held down a growl. He had nothing to say to the chump that was currently holding his arm around her waist. He gritted his teeth. "Fine. I can wait. I have all week."

With those words being said he walked off to watch her from a distance. He had all week. At some point or another she would be alone, and then they would straiten out everything between them.

AN: Thank you all so much for your wonderful reviews! I appreciate them. This chapter was more of a set up chapter than anything. It sort of sets the rest of the story up. Also, yes, this is a Rogan. Gigi does not exist in this. Anyways, I hope you liked this chapter! Let me know what you think!