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The black limousine pulled into the carport. Once it came to a full stop the driver got out of the vehicle and opened the door for his passengers. Only two of the five passengers came out of the limo.

Emily Gilmore eyed the house critically and then nodded in approval. Logan Huntzberger was also looking over the house but refrained from commenting. The two proceeded towards the door which opened without their bidding. Behind the heavy oak was Lorelai Gilmore-Danes.

"Don't these people have maids to open the front door for them?" was the first thing out of Emily's mouth.

"Why yes mother they do. You are actually looking at her. I decided to cash in all my stocks from the Dragon Fly and work as a maid in this glorious California residence." Lorelai quipped cheekily.

"It's good to know that you've retained that sense of humor of yours." Emily dryly replied.

"I saw the limo pull up so I decided to open the door for my parents and where are my children?" Lorelai asked while looking for the twins, "You did take them with you right?" she eyed her mother suspiciously.

"Of course we did, that is after all why we bothered coming at all. Honestly Lorelai, why do you insist on trying my patience?" An exasperated Emily wondered loudly.

"Because it's fun. So mom, my kids?" Lorelai looked at her expectantly.

"Will and Richie are in the limo with your father. They are tired and are already asleep." An affectionate smile graced Emily's features.

"Dad and his bad back; got it." Lorelai opened the door wider to let them in while she screamed Luke's name. Emily frowned at her daughter but was spared the chance to chastise her since Luke, Jess, Veronica and Rory walked into the foyer.

"Geez Lorelai, why do you have to scream in the middle of the night?" Luke scowled at his wife as he walked next to her.

"Dad needs help with Will and Richie." Lorelai replied simply. After greeting Emily and Logan the two parents went out to the carport to take their kids from the limo to the rooms that Jess and Veronica prepared for them.

"Hi Grandma, Logan." Rory proceeded to hug her grandmother and gave Logan a kiss on the cheek just then Richard Gilmore entered the house.

"Luke and Lorelai are taking care of the twins." He burst into the room. Rory walked over to him and gave him a hug.

"It's the hoodlum Richard." Emily commented once she got a good look at Jess.

"Grandma!" Rory looked horrified at her grandmother's comment.

"What Emily?" a preoccupied Richard looked at where his wife was pointing.

"It's that boy who had a black eye when he was supposed to have dinner with me and Rory." Emily looked Jess over in disdain.

"Well it's good to be remembered; that was over a decade ago." Jess was trying to hide his smile while Veronica did not bother at all.

"I don't see why you are so amused young man. You behaved poorly that evening if I remember correctly." Emily raised her eyebrow in disapproval.

"Grandma, this is Jess Mariano, you did meet him before. And this is Veronica Mars, his fiancée." Rory walked over to the couple and formally introduced them to Richard, Emily and Logan. "Jess, Veronica, this is my grandfather Richard Gilmore, my grandmother, Emily and this is Logan Huntzberger."

"Jess Mariano? Is he the one who wrote the book you loaned me three years ago?" Richard directed his question to Rory.

"Yes that's him grandpa." Rory smiled in return.

"Well, while I tend to favor the classics, your book young man gave me hope for the new generation of writers." Richard smiled at Jess who seemed embarrassed by the compliment.

"Thank you Mr. Gilmore." Jess held out his hand to Richard, who shook it happily.

"I must say it's a shame that no one printed more copies of that book. I tried to buy The Subsect but I can't seem to find it anywhere."

"There were only five hundred copies of the book. There wasn't much demand for it so it wasn't reprinted at all." Jess shrugged as he said those words.

"Maybe Logan here could have his company reprint your book. I have a number of colleagues who would appreciate it, I recommended it to them but they always complained that they can't find a copy." Richard clapped Logan on the back as he said it.

"It's not necessary, after all it was just a short novel. I'm sure I can dig up a copy for you Mr. Gilmore." Jess refrained from looking at Logan's direction.

"Call me Richard, Jess." Richard waving off the formalities.

"I'll try sir." Jess replied smilingly.

"Are we going to stand in the foyer for the entire night?" Emily asked impatiently.

"Oh of course not Mrs. Gilmore," Veronica finally spoke up, "The maids will bring up your suitcase to the rooms and the pilot told us you already had dinner, so there's coffee waiting for us in the living room."

Jess and Veronica led the way to the living room, where they were soon joined by Luke and Lorelai.

"Will and Richie are completely out of it. It must have been the flight that exhausted them." Lorelai announced as she entered the room, "Oh…snicker doodles." She cried as she picked one off the tray.

"Is that what these are called? They are positively delicious." Richard proclaimed as he took another bite of the cookie.

"Veronica made them herself." Jess stated proudly.

Meanwhile Emily walked over to Lorelai and hovered as her daughter ate and drank, while the rest of the group was busy talking.

"That hoodlum, he used to date Rory. And he's the one getting married. Why are we here Lorelai?" she whispered somewhat angrily.

"He's Luke's nephew mother. He's family." Lorelai whispered back.

"If I had known that it was his wedding I wouldn't have bothered coming at all." Emily huffed impatiently.

"Why?" confusion marred Lorelai's face.

"Have you forgotten how rude he was when we first met?" Emily looked shocked at Lorelai's inability to understand her point of view.

"That was ten years ago. Jess hasn't been a hoodlum for the last few years. He's more mature now. I'm sure he won't be getting a black eye from a swan anytime soon." Lorelai rolled her eyes at her mother.

"A swan gave him that black eye?" the elder Gilmore looked at her daughter incredulously.

"Yes, Luke told me a few nights ago. Best kept secret in Stars Hollow." Lorelai thinking about how long it took her to get the secret of the "Swan Incident" from her husband. Ever since Veronica mentioned it on the first night that they got to Neptune she has been bugging Luke about that particular comment.

"You said that the Townsends are going to be here."

"Jess said they won't get here until Thursday, for the rehearsal dinner."

"Oh, why are we here early?"

"The twins have a fitting tomorrow, they're part of the wedding."

Emily shook her head and sighed as she can't quite comprehend the entire point of their presence. She walked over to her husband who was busy comparing literary tastes with Jess, while Rory, Logan, Luke and Veronica listened to them talk. She put her hand on Richard's arm and he immediately turned in her direction.

"I'm afraid we'll have to cut our conversation short." Richard looked at Jess apologetically.

"Of course. You all must be tired from the flight. Veronica will show you to your rooms." Jess directed his statement to the three new arrivals.

As Veronica ushered the three towards the second floor Keith Mars walked into the living room. Stopping Veronica for a quick hug he proceeded towards Jess, Luke, Lorelai and Rory who were both still enjoying the coffee and snicker doodle.

"I'm going to get going now. Luke, can you make sure that my baby girl and your nephew don't remain in the same room alone for more than five minutes?" Keith clapped Luke on the back good naturedly. Luke nodded in reply and shook Keith's hand.

"I still don't get why you have to leave in the middle of the night, days before your daughter's wedding." Jess gave him a look of disapproval, after all Keith already bailed on their trip to Catalina.

"That's why I get paid to be a private detective and not you Jessie boy." Keith gave Jess a pat on the head as if he was a child. Jess just rolled his eyes and refrained from commenting.

"I'm out of here. I'll be back on Wednesday, before all the fun stuff for the wedding begins. Behave." He told Jess condescendingly. Luke and Lorelai can't help but laugh at the disgruntled expression on Jess face as Keith said the word.

Once Keith was out of the room Jess shook his head at his almost stepfather's antics.

"Will you be calling him dad?" Lorelai teasingly asked him.

Jess smirked at her and shook his head again, "I seem to get stuck with the crazies for families."

"Hey!" Lorelai offended by what he said.

"Why did you let Veronica deal with my grandparents by herself?" Rory asked out of nowhere, in an effort to stop the bickering that Lorelai and Jess were about to engage in.

"Haven't you heard Veronica is the action hero in our relationship? Personally I'd rather not be alone with your grandmother." Jess smiled ruefully.

"You're scared of Emily Gilmore?" Lorelai looked like the Cheshire cat.

"I'm not the only one. Am I Luke?" Jess smirked at his uncle.

"I'm out if this. Emily has been great to me ever since the twins were born." Luke held his hands up in the air in mock surrender.

"Yeah, I did most of the work and he got most of the credit." Lorelai rolled her eyes at her husband.

"It's probably because Luke let grandma and grandpa spend as much time as they want with Will and Richie, and for the fact that he also suggested that Richie be named after grandpa." Rory stated simply.

"Personally I wanted to name the twins Seth and Ryan." Lorelai stage whispered conspiratorially to Jess.

"After the OC?" Jess looked at her as though she was insane.

"Aha, you watched it too, come on, admit it." Lorelai pointed an accusing finger at Jess.

"Did not."

"Did too."

"Did not."

"Did too."

"It's moments like this that I question my sanity." Luke told Rory as Jess and Lorelai continued their juvenile exchange.

"For being related to the two of them?" Rory smilingly asked.

"No, for loving them just as they are." Luke shook his head in reply. The two burst out into laughter effectively ending Jess and Lorelai's exchange, as they looked at Luke and Rory in wonder.

Veronica entered the room looking a little paler than usual. She just proceeded towards Jess and he in turn put his arm around her shoulders.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Jess asked soothingly.

"She got to you too." Lorelai smiled at Veronica sympathetically.

"No, it's just that she wanted everything a certain way." Veronica, everyone could tell was being generous at her description.

"What did she want?" Lorelai asked suspiciously.

"She asked about the sheets thread count. Maybe we should give them the master's bedroom; they might be more comfortable there." She suggested to Jess.

"Are you out of your mind? That room was designed specifically for you and me, there's no way they'd be more comfortable in our room. Their room is one of the best in the house." Jess kissed her temple reassuringly.

"You're probably right; the room is cluttered with all our stuff." Veronica sighed heavily.

"Don't worry Veronica; Emily Gilmore is like that to everyone." Lorelai tried to make her feel better with her encounter with Emily.

"And she's probably tired from the flight so she's extra crabby than usual." Rory smiled at Veronica.

"Besides, everyone needs a good Emily Gilmore story; I think you just managed to top mine." Luke contributed.

"Come on, let's go over to Addy's, I'm supposed to meet her tonight to prepare her for a business meeting." Jess removed his arm from her shoulder and grabbed her hand.

Veronica grinned at Jess and nodded. The two said goodbye to the other three and left the living room.


Rory just got out of the bathroom and was about to turn on the television when there was a knock on her door. It was almost midnight and she could feel everything that happened today take a toll on her, the trip to back from Catalina, the conversation with Jess and then finding out that her boyfriend was coming. She sighed and reluctantly opened the door.

"Hey."

"Logan, it's late." Rory stated tiredly to her boyfriend.

"We need to talk." Logan Huntzberger quietly replied.

"About what?" impatience marred her face. Rory was glad that Jess told her that Logan was coming with the Gilmores, giving her time to process. She knew when Logan walked into the foyer that he was not pleased at all.

"You're angry at me? You're the one who did not tell me where you were. I stupidly assumed that you were in Stars Hollow, when in fact you were in California, breathing the same air as that Jake guy." Logan angrily retorted.

"Would you keep your voice down! And his name is Jess not Jake. And if I remember correctly not once did you ask about me, whenever you called you complained about everything that you hated about London." She crossed her arms across her chest defensively.

Logan sighed heavily, this was not how he pictured their exchange, granted he did not imagine that she would be contrite about not telling him where she was, but he did not want her outright defensive.

"Look, I'm sorry if I snapped at you. I just want to know where you are. I just got the feeling of déjà vu when your grandmother told me you were here." He wisely switched tactics because Rory dropped her hands to her side.

"I'm sorry for not telling you."

"Okay."

"I'm really tired Logan."

"Okay, go to sleep. Wait, why didn't they just let us room together? Don't they know that we live together?" Logan raised his eyebrow in puzzlement.

"They do. But everyone's trying to keep up appearances, Jess and Veronica are not even sleeping in the same room too, and they are getting married. Only married couples can share rooms." Rory shrugged as she said this.

'Okay, go on and rest. I'll see you tomorrow." Logan finally crossed the distance between them and placed a kiss on her forehead. Rory wrapped her arms around him for a hug and the two remained in each other's arms for a while.


MONDAY

Jess was reading the paper at exactly seven in the morning; it has been his routine for the last five years. He had before him a plateful of fresh fruits, a glass of orange juice and a croissant. Veronica was still sleeping soundly in the library and would wake up two hours later. He stood from his chair and slid open the door that leads to the pool. He breathe deeply in satisfaction, he loved this time of morning in Neptune.

He went back inside to finish his breakfast. Just as he sat down Richard Gilmore strolled into the dining room.

"Good morning Mr. Gilmore." Jess greeted politely.

"Good morning to you too Jess. And I told you call me Richard." Richard smiled warmly at the young man as he sat down across from him. "You're up early."

"I usually wake up at five to go jogging. Then I have breakfast at this time then I head for the office." Jess shrugged as he replied.

"So do you write full time or do you something else? Something that would require an office?" Richard was sincerely curious after discovering the way Jess and his wife met.

"Right now I am focusing on my writing. But I did manage a company for a while." Jess answered.

"That's interesting. I'm afraid my wife has reservations about being here." Richard remarked bluntly.

"I understand completely Richard. I'm afraid I did not make the best first impression on her when I was seventeen. I won't make any excuses but I am glad that you two were able to join us. We are after all connected by Luke and Lorelai's marriage." Jess nodded in Richard's direction agreeably.

"Yes, you are after all Luke's nephew. And we've grown very fond of our son-in-law. I'm glad to be here as well." Richard commented with such candor.

Jess merely smiled in return and handed him the front page of the New York Times. The two silently read the paper as they ate their breakfast. They were almost done when Addy walked in. Seeing the two of them in comfortable silence made her stop in her tracks, a grin on her face.

"Isn't this a pretty picture? You finally have someone to keep you company this early in the morning." She remarked teasingly.

"If it isn't Adriana Townsend, how are you my dear?" Richard stood from his chair and walked towards the young lady in question.

"Uncle Rich, how are you doing these days?" Addy met him halfway and kissed Richard on the cheek and then hooked her arm into his.

"I'm doing very well. A bit worse for wear, but dealing with two four year olds tend to do that to you." He smiled sheepishly.

"Well, you look great. How is Aunt Em?" Addy wondering where Emily was.

"She's still in bed. I believe the plane ride tired her out." Richard looked a bit concerned.

"I'll have the maid bring breakfast to the room." Jess offered.

"She'll appreciate that. Thank you." He smiled warmly at the younger man.

"It's no big deal for him Uncle Rich. Most if his guests get the breakfast in bed deal. So what's on the agenda today?" Addy turned to Jess.

"Well, Luke and Lorelai are going with Will and Richie for the fitting, and then they're having lunch at Beverly Hills, finally they're off to Legoland. I could arrange it so you and Emily can join them, if you'd like." Jess looked at Richard expectantly.

"I think we're going to sit this one out, allow the grandkids to spend some time with their parents. Emily would be grateful for the rest and I'd really like to see your library; Rory mentioned that you have a nice collection."

"You're welcome to it Richard."

"So what about the rest of your guests?" Addy asked brightly.

'We'll Dick suggested that we spend the day at the beach, so I guess that's where we're going." Jess shrugged in response.

"Okay, I'm headed to LA and meet with another writer. You know if you never started the meeting with writers personally I would never have to go through this again and again." She shook her head in disapproval.

"Meeting with writers?" Richard looked between the two of them in confusion.

"Jess here handles the publishing side of Papi's estate; I'm just filling in while he takes off for his wedding." Addy responded to Richard's question.

"Oh yes, your grandfather's companies, I did hear that he left you everything. So that's the desk job you were referring to earlier Jess." Richard faced Jess as he asked this.

Jess nodded and was about to respond when Addy interjected.

"And he's very good at it."

"Yes I know. My stock has skyrocketed in the last three years." Richard looked at Jess in admiration.

"Well you have Jess to thank for that. He made a lot of changes with the way the company was run but eventually it actually made a lot of difference. That's why I have to meet with the writer, one of his brilliant ideas. The writers feel special when the head honcho personally meets with them." Addy seemed very proud of her best friend as she said it.

"I know that too. I heard that the company is pummeling the competition. I believe Logan got busier since the estate was passed onto you." Richard commented lightly, while the two exchanged meaningful looks. "It's a good thing then that I placed my bets on your grandfather nine years ago Adriana."

"It's all on Jess. I not really into the publishing business, I'm only taking over while his honeymooning."

"How do you two know each other by the way?" Richard looking from Jess and then to Addy.
"Jess and I knew each other for years. He's my best friend in the world. That's why I trust him with the company."

"I knew her way back when she was ten. She's my best friend in the world." Jess smiled at her fondly.

"I see. He's the JM that your parents always referred to."

"Yup."

"The same JM that your parents wanted to send to school."

"The one and only."

"That's interesting. I think I'll go and check on Emily, it is eight in the morning after all." Richard patted Addy's arm as he let go and smiled at Jess as he went out of the room.

"I bet you he's going to be singing you praises to Aunt Em." Addy plopped down on the chair next to Jess.

"I think he'll need more than what he has for her to change her mind about me."

"I can't believe she called you a hoodlum. Well…actually I can. I've seen you at seventeen, not really the best sight to see." She teased him mercilessly.

"Whatever." Jess rolled his eyes at her.

"That's it. No fancy repartee, no biting comeback. What has happened to you?" Addy looked at him mockingly.

"It's amazing how much you sound like Logan. You two are spending too much time together." Jess mocked her in return.

"Touché away. We're not spending the day together. I told him I have to focus on this writer so I can't have him there." She made a face at him.

"Real mature Addy." Jess commented as he made face back at her. "What about the other meeting?"

"Maybe tomorrow." She answered dismissively as she threw a croissant at him.

Jess caught it mid air and took a huge bite. "Wuss."

AN2: So that's it for Chapter 11. The entire point of this chapter is to set up the new storyline that I developed for the Rogan with an Echolls twist. I'm also doing a count down before the wedding day so you'll be seeing more of the days. So thanks for those who are reading my fic. Hope you enjoyed reading and as usual I have messages for my reviewers.

Problem Child1 : Thanks for the review as always. I'm glad you liked the Veronica/Jess pairing. I love it as well. I hope you warm up to the idea of Logan Echolls with Rory. I'm having fun with writing about it. Thanks again for the review.

tylerhiltongrupie53 : I'm really glad you liked the last chapter. I really enjoyed writing that one. Thanks for the review as always, I hope you liked this chapter as well.

LoVe23 : Your review as always is awesome. I won't go back on my word, I liked the idea of the Jess and Veronica too much to let it die. Besides I also am enjoying writing about Logan Echolls and Rory, I think it'll be incredibly interesting. Thanks again. Your reviews are what kept me writing, so keep 'em coming.