Chapter Fourteen

This could be the most amazing thing anyone has ever done for me. Rory was astounded at the amount of effort that Logan had put into the production. She was really enjoying herself as she re-lived all of the amazing memories of their relationship. She clapped and cheered as Finn returned to centre-stage.

For his part, Finn was seriously getting into his role. "It's time for act three of our little production. The night Logan met Lorelai Gilmore and Rory's fathers. Oh, yes, that is a plural, ladies and gentlemen. Watch, and see for yourself…"

Rory settled back as Logan and Robert started to waltz around the stage. Robert sighed heavily. "Are you ever going to kiss me?"

Logan wrinkled his nose. "I feel like I'm about to kiss a guy."

Robert turned to the audience and winked. "Dude, you are about to kiss a guy."

Suddenly, Lorelai Gilmore strutted onstage. Her tone was mock outrage. "Rory!"

Logan and Robert sprang apart. Robert squealed. "Mom!"

Logan chimed in. "Lorelai!"

Then Colin walked onstage. "Lorelai! Rory!"

"Christopher!" Lorelai responded.

"Rory?" Luke joined the party.

Rory couldn't contain her disbelief at the fact that Logan had managed to get both Luke and Lorelai involved. She stood up, shocked. "Luke?"

The whole barn erupted into laughter at Rory's participation. She turned and took a bow, before seating herself again hurriedly. The scene continued as both Luke and Colin pretended to take a swing at Logan, and Lorelai hurriedly ushered them off stage.

Finn ran back onstage. "And now, fine people, we delve into the more murky aspects of Miss Gilmore. Namely, the day she became a felon."

Rory was enthralled as she watched those nearest and dearest to her enact some seriously over the top versions of her life. After the scene about stealing a boat came the day Logan helped the save the Yale paper. He came out dressed as superman for that particular memory. Rory started feeling slightly nervous as the scenes flew through the years. It was coming up to that time Logan had proposed. The trepidation built as the moment came ever closer.

Finn was back, looking decidedly unsteady on his feet now. "You are about to witness Rory saying goodbye to Logan as he left her to embark on his pre-destined journey to England. Get your tissues ready, ladies. It's a tear-jerker."

Rory started shifting around in her seat and fidgeting with her dress. She couldn't seem to relax enough to enjoy the rest of the carefully crafted play that was unfolding before her. All too soon, she realised they had arrived at that day. Waiting for Finn to announce that they were about to witness Logan's spectacular humiliation, Rory felt her heart begin to pound.

Instead of Finn, Logan walked into the middle of the stage. Gone were the costumes and the props. It was just him. Rory's heart skipped a beat as she watched him walk forwards, stopping at the very edge of the stage.

His voice shook ever so slightly as he spoke. "Nearly ten years ago, I did something a little bit crazy. I'll be honest. It didn't quite go exactly as I'd hoped." He paused, and the crowd laughed. "I can't say that I'm too happy about the idea of re-enacting that moment for your viewing pleasure, but I'm willing to give it a go. But- and it's a big but- only if the real Rory Gilmore will get up here and do it with me."

Rory's eyes bulged. Is he for real? she wondered, nerves going into over-drive. The crowd of spectators started to chant her name over and over until she finally stood up and waved her arms in a 'quiet down' motion. Throwing Logan a look that said he was a dead man after this, Rory made her way to the stage. The crowd went wild as Logan reached out a hand to help her up.

"Ok." Logan continued, "Now, I need you all to help us out here. The day this event happened, we were at a party. So, if all of you could come and gather round the stage here, like a crowd watching a speech, that would be great."

Logan kept a firm grip on Rory's hand as the entire town got up from their seats and made their way to the front. It took a few minutes for them all to assemble. Rory smiled broadly as she spotted Sookie and Jackson in the crowd. She glanced back at Logan expectantly.

Throwing her a secretive smile, Logan cleared his throat. "Now, I can't remember the exact words I used to do this ten years ago. It's all such a blur. However, I'm going to kind of make up something similar." Logan took a deep breath and looked deep into Rory's eyes. "Here goes nothing."

"Rory Gilmore, it's taken us a long time to get here. Mistakes have been made, on both sides. But you are the one for me. I love you. I've always loved you. You are amazing and every day you do or say something to amaze me more. You challenge me and call me out when I'm a jerk. You get me in ways no one else ever can or will. I can't imagine my life without you in it. The day you turned me down-"

"I'm s-so s-sorry, Logan. That was the biggest mistake of my life." Rory interrupted him, struggling to speak through her tears.

Logan simply smiled and pulled a small blue velvet box from his pocket. "Then let's fix that mistake."

Rory shook her head in wonder. "Is that…"

Dropping to one knee, Logan opened the box. Nestled inside was the very same ring he had proposed with ten years before. "Rory Gilmore, will you marry me?"

"Wow. I mean, wow. I can't believe you kept this!"

"Is that a yes?"

Rory hesitated. She glanced at the crowd watching them, then caught sight of Finn, Colin and Robert by the side of the stage. Finn's mouth was hanging open as Rory stood silent in front of Logan.

Letting the moment of silence drag on, Rory bit her lip. "Wow." She repeated softly.

"Don't do this to me again, ace. Everyone's staring."

Rory smiled an impish grin. "I had you going there, huh?"

"Ace…"

"Yes, Logan. Of course it's a yes."

Logan's face crinkled into a huge smile as he jumped to his feet and scooped Rory into his arms. Twirling her round, he leaned in to kiss her. Then he turned to the crowd and spoke joyfully. "She finally said yes!"