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AN: AGAIN thanks for all your reviews and your patience. JUNE 5TH is FINALLY here so here is the update as promised :) I hope this chapter has some 'Comical Surprises' for you justhidden. Thanks finnlover I'm glad you enjoyed the Patty/Babette appearance's and the Luke dialogue in terms of the chapter title (The 'F' Word). ReeseAnn I'm glad you're enjoying the Lorelai/Rory Banter, it's one of the things i can try to get a feel for but its hard because that is what makes Gilmore Girls such an amazing show is the mother/daughter bond & banter. i hope i somewhat capture it. Thanks again for all your AMAZING FEEDBACK. It is truly motivating and inspiring i hope for more in the future :). Enough with the AN's here is chapter 7!

PDLD Chapter 7: A night with Captain Morgan

It was Saturday morning and Rory awoke feeling well rested. With the cancellation of this week's Friday Night Dinner at the Elder Gilmore residence, Rory had time to do her school work and study for her upcoming finals. She walked out into the kitchen to find 2 large cups of coffee, a cherry danish and a white rose sitting on a platter. There was also a note which was written on a little white note card. It was from Finn;

Rory,

I can't wait to take you on our date tonight. Make sure you dress semi-formally, although I'm sure you'll look good in anything.

I'll meet you at 7:00PM outside our dorm room. Until then I have provided you with 'The Elixir of Life' to be consumed before your morning classes.

I'll see you tonight

—Finn

Rory could not stop the somewhat goofy smile from making its way on her face. Finn seemed to have a sensitive romantic side that Rory was glad he was showing her. She deposited the rose in a slim vase and took her nourishment with her on the way to her morning class.

After her morning classes, Rory headed over to the Yale Daily News. She could not focus on anything all afternoon because her brain was on overdrive thinking about where Finn could possibly take her for their date this evening. When she arrived at the Yale Daily News, she was surprised to see Logan at his desk. He acknowledged her with a small smile which she reluctantly returned confused because of what happened during their first confrontation.

Rory had successfully avoided Logan the entire time while in the newsroom. It was just after 4:30PM, and Rory was leaving to get ready to meet Finn, when Logan came up to her and started to speak

"Hey Rory"

"Logan" Rory replied cautiously

"Listen, I'm sorry for the way I acted the day at the coffee cart. I know why you dumped me and the type of person you are. I was out of line"

"I agree" She said somewhat surprised by his apology

"Well I just wanted to tell you that and say that I want us to try to be friends or at least civil acquaintances." He said sincerely

"How is that even possible?" She questioned

"I don't know, but I think we should at least try. Don't you?"

"Logan you have no idea how hurt I was when I found out about those other girls. I don't know if I would ever be able to trust you again. Trust is a big part of friendship"

"Rory I honestly wasn't trying to hurt you, I was lonely and I just wanted comfort. It was reckless and stupid, but I honestly thought we were over for good. Do you think we could try to be friends and build up that trust again. I mean it would make it easier since you are rooming with my two best friends."

"Yeah it would be easier in the long run." She agreed nodding

"Yeah especially since you're dating Finn now" Logan said looking Rory right in her shimmering blue eyes judging her reaction

"What?" She asked surprised

"He said you guys were dating" Logan stated with an emotionless shrug of his shoulders

"When?" Rory questioned

"A couple days ago. We went to the pub with Colin and he told me that he asked you out and you said yes."

"Oh." she whispered

"So it's true?" Logan questioned interested to know the answer

"Well I'm going out with him tonight." She said honestly

"Oh"

"Yeah." She said looking down "So are you angry?" She asked nervously

"That you and Finn are going on a date?" He questioned

"Yeah"

"Angry? No. Uncomfortable? A little."

"Oh."

"Well I'm glad that you're moving on" Logan replied uncomfortably looking somewhat hurt

Rory saw this and started speaking. "You should know that I wasn't trying to move on so quickly Logan. After the first break up I didn't even think about another guy. I grieved so much for the loss of our relationship, and I knew that after we got together the second time that a break up was inevitable."

"Then why did you agree to get back together." He asked a little angry

Rory sighed. "I didn't have closure on our relationship. I didn't even know we were broken up until thanksgiving when I got the call from Honor. Plus I had hoped that things would go back to how they were before."

"So why Finn?" Logan asked genuinely baffled

"I don't know. It just kinda happened." She said with a cautious smile.

"Well you should know that he genuinely cares for you"

"I know" she nodded

"Good. Well I better go" He turned but stopped when she called out to him

"Logan?"

"Yeah?"

"Thanks for the apology, for everything." She said with a small smile

"I'll be seeing you Rory"

"Bye."

Rory arrived home just after 5PM which meant she had under two hours to get ready. Thankfully she had called her mother the night before and had gotten fashion advice from the master. She had laid her clothes out the night before and after showering and changing into them she quickly straightened out her hair and put on her make up. She looked herself over in the mirror and thought that she looked presentable. In actuality, she looked breathtakingly beautiful, but Rory was always oblivious to just how beautiful she was. She walked out into the common room where Finn was standing holding another rose.

When Rory stepped out of the room, Finn literally stopped breathing. She was wearing a mid length black skirt that flared slightly at the bottom, a cream coloured camisole style shirt and a black button up cashmere sweater. She completed the look with black open toed sandals.

Instead of uncomfortable under Finn's intense gaze, Rory felt desired; more so than she had felt in a long time. Breaking Finn out of his thoughts she spoke;

"Shall we go"

"Absolutely" He said with a smile

"So am I dressed okay?" She asked motioning to her outfit

"You look stunning." He replied honestly

"You don't look to bad yourself" Rory said gesturing to Finns medium coloured khaki's and button up dress shirt.

The pair headed out the door, starting their first official date. They got into Finn's SUV and Rory wondered where they were going

"So Finn, where are we going?"

"It's a surprise"

"Do you realise that every time I have gotten into your car lately and asked where were going you say 'it's a surprise'" She said with a grin

"Huh" Was his only reply

"So I take it you won't tell me"

"Nope."

"Aww Finny" She whined dramatically

"Rory this is our first official date and I want it to be special" He replied seriously

Rory touched by his sentiment smiled and gave up trying to get the information out of him. She knew that Finn was an original and she came to expect the unexpected whenever she was with him. The pair continued their drive until they came to a marina

"Finn I am not stealing a Yacht with you" Rory stated absolutely serious

Finn laughed at the absurdity of her declaration. "I would never ask you to steal a yacht. Maybe a scooter, but that's as far as it goes, Love" he said with a grin.

Rory laughed at that. They both got out of the car and proceeded to head over to one of the boats that was stationed at the marina.

"So Finn why are we here if it isn't to commit Grand Theft Yachto?"

"Well this is the first stop to our date"

They boarded the luxury boat and Rory noticed the large deck and small stage immediately

"Please tell me we are not doing karaoke because I swear to you if I sing all the fish in the entire ocean will die from hearing my voice" She told him nervously

"No we are not doing karaoke, and I'm sure your voice isn't that bad" He said thinking she was just exaggerating

"I'll prove it to you" she said and she proceeded to sing 'Under the Sea' from The Little Mermaid. She was surprised because not only did Finn not plug his ears and ask her to stop, he actually started to sing with her causing her to break into a fit of laughter.

"Finn stop, I can't take this. Here we are on a luxury ship in semi formal attire and we are scaring the crew by singing 'Under the Sea.' If we don't stop I'm sure that's where we will end up because I can see us being thrown overboard for our god awful performance"

"I agree, let's leave the singing to the master" Finn said cryptically

As soon as Finn stopped talking, a man came out onto the stage and began to sing. Rory was shocked.

"Finn is that?"

"Yep."

"Finn that's"

"I know"

"Paul McCartney!" She said in awe

"Yes I am aware"

"Finn! You got Paul McCartney to perform for a private concert? I have never even seen him in concert before let alone at a private one" She said smiling from ear to ear

"Well you'll miss it if you don't be quiet" He hushed her

"Oh Right Sorry."

The pair watched the musician on stage. Rory sat in awe of one of the most popular artists of all time. Finn sat in awe, but not because of the musician on stage, he was mesmerized by Rory's beauty as she took in the scene in front of her.

After three songs the greatly admired musical artist took a bow and exited the stage. Rory and Finn finished their meal and talked about anything and everything; School, Family and even some ridiculous and pointless topics like which type of Pringle tasted the best and who they thought would win America's Next Top Model.

When the ship docked three hours later, Finn helped Rory onto the deck and proceeded to bring her back to the car.

"So are we going back to the dorm now?"

"We can, but I had something else planned if you're up for it."

"Lead on Captain Morgan!" She exclaimed with a salute

"Captain Morgan?" Finn questioned

"Yeah, because of the yacht" she stated with a shrug

"Oh. I was thinking you were calling me an alcoholic, not that I would mind it coming

from you."

"How could you get that from what I said?" Rory asked baffled

"Captain Morgan Rum, Love"

"Oh. Well, I guess it does make a little sense after all" she replied teasingly nudging his shoulder.

The two got into Finn's car and drove off. Rory knew that Finn wouldn't tell her where they were going so she sat silently thinking about how jealous her mom and Lane would be that she saw one of The Beatles in a private concert!

They are driving for about twenty minutes when they arrived at a warehouse that looked like it was being used for a party. There were two bouncers stationed outside and there was music that could be heard through the walls. Rory wondered where they were

"Finn where are we?"

"We are at an LDB party."

"I don't think I want to go in there. The last time I was at the event I jumped off a scaffold."

"You don't seem to understand. That was an event, this isn't. It's just a party, and it can be really fun sometimes. Come on you might enjoy it."

"Do we have to go in there? The last time you brought me somewhere I almost died on skates" She replied remembering their previous outing with a grin.

"No we don't have to go in, but the last time I brought you someplace, you had fun. How about we make an appearance and if you don't like it we'll leave and go get some ice cream or something."

"Fine, but you are paying for it, and I am ordering as much as I want"

"Done." He said smiling

The pair entered the club and were immediately graced with the sight of inebriated men and women dancing foolishly to extremely loud rap music.

"Tell me why I agreed to this?"

"Because I promised ice cream"

"Oh right, well get ready to pay up"

They made their way throughout the party and suddenly Finn stopped in his tracks

"What's wrong?"

"I need to take care of something. I know this is supposed to be our date but could I possibly talk to Logan for a couple of minutes?'

"Okay, I'll meet you at the bar"

"Ah, a woman after my own heart. He said clutching his chest (nowhere close to his heart, but he wasn't some bloody medical student!) "I'll be back in five minutes I promise."

"Okay, but be prepared to get ice cream when you're done"

"Not a problem."

Finn went to talk Logan as Rory went to sit at the bar.

"Hey Logan"

"Finn what are you doing here? I thought you had a date with Rory?"

"Yeah, she's waiting for me at the bar. Listen man, I wanted to make sure you were okay with this, me and Rory dating. Are you?"

"Finn you are one of my best friends and I would hate to lose that over a girl. Yes I loved Rory, a part of me will always love her, but I was not ready for the whole relationship thing. If I was I wouldn't have looked for comfort in those other girls. I hate to see her move on so quickly and I hate that it affects us, but I think that you will be good for each other. It might take me some time to get used to it though, so please forgive me for any and all freak outs in the future."

"Really Logan, because I would hate for things to turn into a damn soap opera. I want us to be solid and I want to be able to talk to you without awkwardness."

"I want that too. I think that it will take some time, but eventually things will go back to normal. So how's the night going?"

"It was good until we came here. No offence, but I don't think this is really Rory's scene."

"I agree. Go get her and take her somewhere. "

"Thanks man"

"Beat it, your lady is waiting, and I am pretty sure we are bordering on turning into girls talking about this touchy feely crap"

Finn and Logan embraced in a manly hug and they went their separate ways.

Across the room, Rory was watching the scene with interest glad that the two were talking. She was even happier when she saw them exchange smiles and an embrace. When Finn came up to her she grabbed his hand and the two headed to get ice cream.

Once inside the Ice Cream Parlour, the two ordered their ice creams and sat down to talk.

"Hey Rory I wanted to apologize to you"

"Why?"

"For taking you to that party because I know that you are different and I should have known that it wasn't your scene"

"It's okay Finn. I really don't mind the odd party, and it was worth it in the end because you got a chance to talk to Logan."

Finn smiled at that. Rory was unlike other girls because she actually cared about him and his friendships. If it was another girl, she would have used the situation to her advantage even if it meant hurting him. He was glad he found someone who understood how he felt. The two were talking and in such a deep conversation that they didn't realize it was now midnight and the ice cream shop was closing so they left the shop and started to make their way back to the dorm. When they went inside they both sat down in the kitchen with a cup of coffee

"So Finn I had a really good time. Not many of my dates last past midnight"

"Well you have never dated a handsome, charming and extremely sexy Australian"

"No but I am apparently dating a humble one" she said with a mocking smile

"Are we dating?" Finn asked, desperate to know her answer

"We went on a date" she said shrugging

"Yes, but do you want to continue dating me and only me"

"Finn we only had one date" she said nervously brushing him off

"One really great date don't you think"

"Yes it was great" she agreed

"So do you want to continue dating me?"

"I'd like that" she said with a shy smile

"Good. Now I know we said we are taking things slow, but there has been something I wanted to do all night since you walked out of your room"

"What's that" Rory asked hoping it was the same thing she wanted to do when she first saw him

"This" he said just before he leaned in and kissed her softly on the lips

"Finn when I said we should take it slow I didn't mean you couldn't kiss me" Rory said smiling at his extremely cute behaviour

"So can I kiss you" He asked looking deep into her eyes

"Yea you can kiss me" She said just above a whisper

He leaned in again and kissed her more passionately. Her lips were slightly parted and Finn took advantage of this slipping his tongue into her mouth. Their tongues tangled together for a few minutes, but they broke apart when they needed oxygen.

"Well I should get some sleep, it is pretty late and I promised my mom I would help her with wedding stuff tomorrow. Thanks for everything Finn."

"Thank you"

"For what?"

"For giving me something to dream about tonight" he replied leaning in for another kiss

"You do realize how cheesy that sounded right?"

"Yeah, in retrospect" he said smiling

"Goodnight Finn"

"Goodnight Rory"

Rory made her way back to her room and could not help but smile thinking that tonight was one of the best dates she had ever been on. She was also slightly scared thinking that the man in the next room was starting to occupy a special place in her heart. She only hoped he wouldn't break it.

AN2: Well what did you all think? Was it a good first date? I hope the Logan addition was acceptable to you all. i know i made him seem like a jerk in chapter 4, but i was just waiting for this chapter so i can try to show that he is starting to accept the break up, living situation and he is going to try accepting the blossoming Finn/Rory relationship. Yes there will be future appearances by the young Huntzberger in case you were wondering. was the dialogue OOC? i can never tell if my writing is consistant so please tell me. I look forward to any and all reviews because they truly motivate others to grow and develop their writing. (secret: they also motivate us more to post future chapters!) Now what to expect in Chapter 8:

Chapter 8: Creepy Hollow

This is the Pre-Wedding chapter NO NOT FINN/RORY, but LUKE/LORELAI! That of course is only a side story, This is Finn/Rory all the way! What to expect: Hello Kitty, Finn meeting a boy from Rory's past (who will it be? Dean? Jess? OR EVEN TRISTAN? (YES I CAN ADDDuGray IN IF I WANT LOL!) Someone will be making a pass at an engaged Lorelai, and there will be a deal made between Rory and Luke...hahaha cryptic yes i know i'm mean. Anyways i'm back and i am better then ever so i will try to make weekly updates (every Monday if possible) and i will stick to it unless stated otherwise so expect chapter 8 this following Monday June 12th. Hope you enjoyed Chapter 7 and the preview for Chapter 8. i look forward to you feedback :)