So sorry! I was busy with other things on Monday and Tuesday. But good news! If you haven't checked already, I fixed the little mistake last chapter.

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How was everyone's summer, class?

Disclaimer: I disclaim anything to do with David Rosenthal's or Amy Sherman Palladino's Gilmore Girls. This goes for the good fellows at Warner Bros, the CW and ABC as well. I realize this is not a funny disclaimer, but I am too disheartened by the fact that it doesn't air new episodes for another month. This is torture, people! Pure torture.

Deacon was sitting on the couch, looking at the floor. Finn was staring at him, as Logan repeated his story for the third time in quiet tones. Jill was at Maggie's with Miles and Sawyer. She didn't know what was going on with Deacon and his father.

Finn looked at Deacon, frowning, "Why?" He asked, letting that one word hang out there

Deacon looked up at him, nervous, "Everyone else was doing it," He mumbled,

"What?" Finn asked, breaking through the harsh silence, "Deacon Thaddeus Morgan," He warned

"Everyone else was doing it!" Deacon yelled, a few tears glistening down his cheek, showing his fear of his father.

"Go to your room, kid," Finn sighed, unsure of how to deal with this. He didn't like having to punish his kids, but this was serious. Logan could see that Finn was crying a bit too and hugged his dear friend. Deacon was trudging on upstairs, not even trying to argue with his father's word.

"God Logan," Finn sighed, wiping away at his tears, "I'm a horrible father,"

"No," Logan said

"Logan," Finn smiled weakly, "Deacon's been doing this for three months. Three months and I never knew,"

"You had Jill and the other two boys," Logan said, "It wasn't your fault, Finn,"

"I should've told him more about smoking," Finn sighed, "Made him go to the movies with a parent, I don't know,"

"Deacon's a good kid, Finn," Logan said, "You screwed up when you were twelve too,"

"I had a reason," Finn sighed, "My mum was dying from lung cancer and my dad was never around," He looked at Logan sighing again

"You look pale, Finn," Logan frowned, taking in his friend's gaunt look, "Want a beer or something?"

Finn shook his head and Logan was surprised, "Why?"

"Might as well tell you," Finn said, glancing where Deacon was, "You've been my best friend for three decades after all,"

"Fine," Logan smiled

"Do you remember in college when I drank like a fish?" Finn asked,

Logan nodded

"I have liver cancer," He said softly, scratching his head, "My son is a smoker, my wife has bladder problems, Miles is failing math, and Sawyer-something's going to happen to him,"

"Damn Finn," Logan sighed, though he already knew about all the others. He hugged his friend tightly, "Cancer? Are you sure?"

"Don't tell Jill," He said softly, "I don't want to her to have another miscarriage,"

"What are you doing?" Logan asked, "Chemo?"

"I told them that I was waiting until after the baby's born. That's in two weeks, Logan," Finn said, "Jill's having a C-section, because the doctors are worried about the risk of a natural birth to her, since the last two were emergency C-sections,"

"Finn," Logan gripped him, "Damn it,"

"Want to call Colin and throw rocks in the lake, like we did when we were kids?" Finn asked

"Lake's five hours from here," Logan pointed out, tears falling, "Finn, how long have you known? How long has it been there?"

"I've known for three weeks and it's been there for six,"

"Weeks?" Logan asked

"Years," Finn said sheepishly, "My kidneys are failing and I usually go in a few times for dialysis, but I'm waiting for anything dire,"

"Bottom line, you need a new liver," Logan said

"Kidneys are supposed to work themselves out after a transplant," Finn said softly, "I'm on the list, but," He sighed, shaking his head

"Let me help," Logan said, "Thad doesn't even know, does he?"

"Thad pays my medical bills," Finn said softly, nodding his head, "He's paying, but he's not happy about it. Wants me to tell Jill and the boys,"

"How much longer?" Logan asked

"The doctors say not more then five, maybe five and a half," Finn said softly, "Could be anywhere from months to years, though,"

Logan sighed and hugged his friend even harder, crying. Finn was crying too, by now.

"What are you crybabies upset about?" A new voice said, cutting through the air. Both men looked up to see Jill, smiling with Sawyer and Miles giggling. She wasn't smiling as much, seeing that they hadn't cracked a smile yet and seemed distraught.

"What happened?" She asked, "Finn?"

"Well Jill," Finn said, "He uh-" Finn glanced at the two boys on the couch, looking at them, "Logan take Sawyer and Miles out for a while, huh?" He asked, giving Logan some cash

"Will do," Logan said, "And I'm free this weekend, for anything," He said, "Anything,"

"Oh god, Finn," Jill said, "Is it your father? Thad? Julie?"

"They're fine," Finn said, "It's Deacon,"

Logan ushered out the two boys, despite their clamors to stay and see what Finn was saying.

"What'd Deacon do?" Miles asked

"Did Dad catch him smoking?" Sawyer asked, "I caught him smoking once,"

"What?" Logan asked

"Shut up, Sawyer!" Miles yelled, eyes flashing

"Sawyer, Miles," Logan frowned, "How long have you known?"

Miles sighed, struggling with brotherly loyalty to doing the right thing, "Sawyer caught him last week, told me, and Deacon blackmailed us into not telling Dad and Mom,"

"Well, I saw Deacon bumming a smoke," Logan said, "Washington Square Park to be exact. I just handed him over to Finn, who's dealing with some things, like telling Jill,"

"I hope Mom doesn't miscarry again," Sawyer said, worried

"Me too, kid," Logan sighed, "Me too,"

His phone beeped and Logan picked up, seeing that it was Rory.

"Hey babe," He greeted, despite the events happenings

"How's Jill taking it?" Rory asked, "I grounded Scout for two weeks,"

"Don't know," Logan said, "I'm walking on the streets with Sawyer and Miles,"

"Bring them over," Rory said softly, "Sawyer and Miles can watch TV with Allie,"

"Fine," Logan sighed, "We're coming,"

"Come on, boys," He said, smiling, "Want to go to Rory's?"

"Sure," Miles said, "But don't tell our parents we knew about Deacon, otherwise Deacon will tell them about my bad math grades and Sawyer's-" Miles frowned, not knowing what Sawyer had done

"He's gonna tell them that I was the one who Super-glued all the food to the refrigerator shelves," Sawyer said miserably

"Finn already knows it was you, kid," Logan said, chuckling, "He told me the story and what a good joke it was. And Miles, he already knows about your math grades, he's thinking about a tutor for you,"

"Oh," Said Miles, "Then don't tell them, because then they'll punish us for not telling them right away,"

"That," Logan sighed, "I won't say anything unless they ask me outright, fair?"

"Fair enough," Sawyer admitted, "Let's go to Rory's!" He added, with a grin.

"Hello gorgeous," Tristin was leaning against the doorframe, smiling. A baby boy was in his arms, "Where have you been all my life?"

"Trying to escape from these awful pick-up lines of yours. No wonder I was your first girlfriend for longer then a year," Rory teased, "Hello Bobby!" She took the little baby from Tristin, cooing over him.

"I get shot down and you're treating that tiny little thing like he's the Pope?" Tristin asked, smiling, "By the way, Bobby's going to be around all week. Mandy has a modeling gig in L.A. Apparently Big Bob's going to get to see his mommy on the cover of-what was it again, kiddo?" Tristin asked, taking Bobby from Rory.

"Voa-guh," Bobby clapped his hands, "Foo now!"


"I don't think I have any baby food," Rory said worriedly, "Just beer, coffee, wine, and a few containers of Chinese food,"

"Order a pizza. Just cheese for the little man," Tristin said cheerfully, "Do you mind if Bobby and I camp out here for the weekend?"

"Go ahead," Rory sighed, "It feels like you live here as it is,"

Tristin thought about that and looked around the place. Somehow, unconsciously, he and Rory had started living together. At least 75 of his clothes were here, and Tristin knew that his favorite razor was next to her bright pink toothbrush. Also, he had a great deal of Bobby's things lying around for when the little guy came to visit.

"I never pulled down the crib and I just set up the pen for him," Rory said, walking back in with the phone, "I think I even have a few of Bobby's clothes in one of the drawers Paris left here,"

Tristin frowned, "Do you have Bobby's sippy cup? The Mickey Mouse one in glittery green?"


Rory nodded, "It should be in the cupboard along with like three other sippy cups and a few bottles,"

"Rory," Tristin smiled, laughing

"What?" She asked

"We live together, sweetheart. I can't even remember the last time I went home for longer then an hour,"

Rory laughed, "Care to make it official, Mr. DuGrey?"

Tristin grinned, "You mean that?"

"I realized it three months ago, but you have a thing with commitment, so I thought it'd be better if I just hinted around it," Rory shrugged, "I happen to know for a fact that all there is in your apartment is three jeans, a few ugly shirts, and a comb. You've even brought your TV into my place dear and you go grocery shopping for food here,"

Tristin roared with laughter, "I love you, Rory," He kissed her gently and Rory pushed him back, smiling.

"I love you too, but I think that I would like to show you the love when we aren't in front of a baby," She glanced at Bobby, smiling.

"I'm the first boy to live with you," Tristin smiled

"No," Rory shook her head, "I lived with Logan for six months in college. I'm afraid you're number two in this case,"

Rory opened the door, smiling, yet she looked more harrassed.

"Miles, Sawyer! Allie's watching Ice Age 2. Want to watch with him?"

Sawyer runs ahead without a second thought. Miles frowns.

"Cartoons are for babies. Can I hang out with Scout?"

"No, but you can watch Ice Age 2. It's almost over and Allie wants to see a Star Wars movie next,"

Miles grinned and walks off too.

Logan looks at Rory and gives his trademark smile, the one where his brown eyes twinkle, his mouth is closed and one end is hooked up. Even though this is Logan's most common smile around and reserved for Rory, Rory still melts inside at the sight of it.

Rory recalls that Tristin's smile didn't have that same effect on her, but he had this way of looking at her that brought the same feelings to her heart.

"So," Logan sighs, thinking of Finn, "You're friends with Finn?"

Rory nodded, "Jill was Tristin's half-sister,"

"DuGrey?" Logan asked, "I thought he was old money,"

She nodded, "He is, but she was an one night stand child. Tristin met her when he was 18. Finn doesn't really know, nor does he know that the red hair was a dye job," Rory explained, smiling

"Looks like Finn's not the only one with a secret," Logan sighed

"Jill's sensitive about it," Rory explained, "She loved Tristin, but their father refused to even see her," Rory frowned, "What's Finn's secret?"

Logan took a deep breath, glancing at where Miles and Sawyer were. Finn wouldn't mind if she knew, long as she was the only one. Logan knew Rory could keep her mouth shut and that Finn would tell Colin in his own time.

"Logan," Rory asked, "You're scaring me,"

"Let's have some coffee and sit down," Logan said, sighing, "I've only found out an hour ago, so I'm still coping with this development,"

Rory nodded, "Go sit down, I'll deal with the drinks and order Chinese,"

"How come I didn't see you at the wedding?" Logan asked, sitting down

Rory was bustling around, from what he could hear. She came back, holding two cups of reheated coffee.

"Allie's doing the ordering," She explained softly, "Tristin and Mandy were still together at the time. I think Mandy may have still been pregnant with Bobby,"

Logan nodded, "But, Finn never really talks about you,"

"Well, Finn and I are good by-association friends," Rory explained, smiling thoughtfully.

"Rory, you nervous?" Tristin asked, smiling at her, "It's just my sister and her husband,"

"Not really," Rory said, rubbing her hands, though she was far from cold. Tristin took one of her hands and walked with her to Eddie's Burgers.

"This is a very greasy place to meet," Rory commented, looking at the burger bar


"Well Jill's preggers, so she goes here because they have everything to satisfy her cravings and they won't look at her oddly as she's eating her food," Tristin explained and Rory laughed

"Oh, they're late as usual," Tristin sighed, "Oh wait, there's Finn," He was waved over by Finn Morgan who was sitting at one of the tables for fours. Rory was now floored to see Finn and he wasn't exactly carrying a reaction like her's.

"Tristin, mate," Finn smiled, "Do me a favor and wait for Jill while I meet this lady of yours,"


"You going to be good, Rory?" Tristin asked, "I have to use the bathroom anyway,"

Rory nodded and sits down, across from Finn. As soon as Tristin turned his back she asked,

"You're married?"


Finn nodded, "Jill's preggers with our first kid," He grinned, "Hoping for a boy, but don't tell the little lady,"

Rory nodded weakly, "You must be so mad at me,"

Finn nodded as well, "Logan's in a bad place, Rory, but here's the way I figure it,"

Rory looked at him, nervous.

"I know that Tristin's crazy about you and I'm the same way about my Jill," Finn smiled, "Logan is my closest friend, but I don't care for straining either relationship, so I'm not your personal friend,"

"Huh?" Rory asked

"Jill loves you and she doesn't even know you," Finn explained, "She's heard enough stories about Tristin's Mary to know that she loves you, for her brother,"

"I was just hoping that you guys would like me enough to satisfy Tristin," Rory confessed

"Jill's worried you won't like her," Finn explained, chuckling, "She changed four times,"

"I changed six," Rory confessed, "It drove Logan crazy,"


"Tristin," Finn corrected softly

Rory groaned, "I'm sorry. Just, when I think of you, Logan's always in the picture when you're involved,"

Finn nodded, sighing, "Look Rory, Logan is my friend, so you were my friend by association. Jill wants you to be her friend, so you are going to be my friend by association,"

"By association," Rory nodded, "I can do that,"

"Jill doesn't really know about Logan and you. She knows Logan's hung up on Ace, but I didn't tell her Ace's identity," Finn explained,

"Thank you, Finn," Rory said, smiling, "But, I think it would be best if Tristin and Jill knew,"

Finn nodded, "Your call, but you have to understand that I'm not exactly first in line to tell Logan you've moved on when all he's done is call every girl in my old blackbook,"

"Yours?" Rory asked


"He threw his out and I never bothered to get rid of mine," Finn shrugged, "Just gave it to the man. For obvious reasons, Colin doesn't have one of these babies,"

Rory laughed, "I forgot how much I missed my friend,"


"By association," Finn reminded her, grinning.

Rory related the story to Logan, who had more or less already figured out that he knew everything there was to know about her. Still, Finn's loyalty to him was touching.

"Finn," Logan sighed, "Finn has cancer, the scary kind,"

Rory set down her mug, "Does Jill know?"

Logan shook his head, "Finn wants to wait until after the baby's born. Won't be for three weeks,"

"Is he doing anything?" Rory asked

"Dialysis," Logan sighed, "I've known this man since we were three and now he could die anytime from right now to ten years from now,"

Rory took his hand and squeezed it, "Finn's lucky then. To know someone as sweet as you,"

Logan smiled sadly and kissed her softly, "I love you, Rory,"

"You said it first," Rory said, "Since we've started dating again,"

"I'm more of a man now," Logan said, a few tears on his cheek, "Would it be appropriate to tell Finn that?"

"I think that Finn would like to hear that," Rory kissed him, and it escalated into a well heated makeout.

"MOM!" Allie yelled. By now, Rory was in her bedroom, her shirt off and her bra almost about to share the same fate. Logan was in an equal state of affairs, and both backed away like opposing magnets will do.

It felt like college again, with Logan pulling his pants back up, and Rory re-hooking her bra.

"Next week-" Logan looked at her, smiling, "How about my place?"

"We've never done that before?" Rory laughed, "I'm hoping the visit's good for an overnight stay,"

"As long as you want, babe," Logan winked and pecked her, "I don't think it'll be too children friendly though,"

"They've got a camping trip with my stepfather," Rory explained, smiling, "How does two nights sound?"

"Like heaven," Logan kissed her again and Rory's hands tugged at his pants. Logan groaned, "Honey, you go first,"

She nodded and went out to see what Allie needed.

"Grandma, grandma, grandma," Logan muttered, looking up at the ceiling. After a few moments, he went out, looking no worse for the wear.