AN: Let me just say that you are all great! I love the reviews and just a quick note, during the episode that Logan went to Mia's wedding he referred to the company as HG, or the Huntzberger Group. That is why i left it alone at HG rather than HPG. So enjoy this chapter and review. I don't own Gilmore Girls!!
Ch 11
"Hey little man" Rory says from the counter in the kitchen, as Dad comes into my apartment with Alex. We came here early Sunday with two bags of clothes and toiletries for Ace. It's the beginning process of getting her here permanently. After having sex to christen the apartment, she went to take a shower and get dressed. That led to a round in the shower because I just couldn't resist. I was in the kitchen making a list of things we needed from the store. After all, now there's a Gilmore here and we need double the food. We're going after Alex comes home.
"You better" he questions and she nod yes. He runs over to her and hugs her. "Me happy" he says and she smiles.
"Mr. Huntzberger" she says and Dad laughs.
"Rory, it's Mitchum please. You're my son's girlfriend and this one's favorite person, it's Mitchum" he says ruffling Alex's hair.
"Hey buddy" I say and he waves at me. I think he's more excited that Ace is here than seeing me.
"Help" Alex says pulling his bag to Rory.
"Sure" she smiles grabbing the bag as Alex runs down to his room.
"She looks better" Dad questions me sitting at the kitchen stool. He looks too causal from my father. Sweater, khakis and casual shoes; I think it's a midlife crisis. Next thing he'll be doing in buying a red corvette or a motorcycle.
"She is. We both are" I state handing him some coffee. We hear giggling down the hall and I smile. Those two love each other so much.
"I have something for you" he says reaching into his pocket and pulling out a ring box.
"Dad, I don't think we can get married, it's illegal" I smirk.
"It's your grandmother's, you're mother never wore it because my mother hated her and refused to let me have it. It was in the safe in Germany and has been since she died son. I got it out last time I was there. She would want you to have it son. There was a note saying that only you would inherit it. Your grandmother loved to outsmart your grandfather. Give it Rory, when you're ready" he says and I stare at him. Nana and I were close. She was the only one that allowed Honor and I to be kids even though Grandpa hated it. She passed away my freshman year at St. Marks and that's when the all playboy act begun. Even Dad understood why I changed and hated it. He had to change into Elias and I hated that.
"Are you sure" I say taking it from him, opening it to look at the antique 5ct diamond on platinum setting that Nana always wore. The detailing on the sides is something you can't find anymore. It's perfect for Ace.
"Yes, because I know this time it will last. I was surprised you didn't ask for it last time" he states drinking some coffee.
"I assumed you wouldn't allow me to have it. You and Shira were set against our relationship" I state closing the box.
"Rory has proved herself to be exactly what I told her she wasn't and I would be the first to admit that I was wrong son. Things have changed since the divorce and I can see that the two of you love each other more than anything and I want you both to have a lifetime of it" he states and I'm shocked.
"Wow Dad, I don't know what to say" I say still surprised.
"Allow me to actually see you get married is all I ask. No running off to Vegas, or a deserted island" he smirks and I laugh.
"What's so funny" Ace says walking into the kitchen.
"Nothing" we both say as I pocket the ring box.
"First off, I don't believe either of you and second did you tell your father?" she questions smiling at me as she grabs her cup off the counter.
"No, I don't think he did Rory" Dad says. If there's one thing Mitchum Huntzberger hates more than anything, it's not knowing something.
"I thought we were telling Alex first" I question.
"That boy is inside cleaning his floor to make room in his room for me, I kind of already mentioned it and he is determined that we camp out on the floor in his room tonight" she laughs and I shake my head. I can never get him to clean that room. It's like a tornado hit it with all the toys everywhere.
"Now I'm curious" Dad laughs.
"Rory's moving in" I state and he nods. He knew this was coming and it's the next step.
"We'll that calls for a celebration, what do you say I treat you all to lunch" he says standing up and Rory looks at me.
"Sure Dad" I say kissing Ace's cheek and walking to find Alex. Not sure if leaving those two are a good idea, but they need to fix whatever the hell happened and now.
Rory POV
"Rory, I want to apologize for everything" Mitchum says as I look for my cell phone. Logan and I crashed on to the sofa after coming in earlier. He said something about christening the sofa and I gave in. I always give in.
"For what, that was almost 7 years now" I state finding it on the floor under the sofa.
"I was wrong and I don't want you to hate me" he states and I look at him.
"When did you ever care if someone hated you, I thought you thrived on it?" I smirk walking to my bag and throwing the cell phone in. This is still Mitchum, I don't care what Logan said about him changing.
"That was before. I'm trying to amend the past starting with my family. And since you and Logan are serious again that extends to you too. I'm trying to become a better grandfather than I ever was a father and with you back in my boys' lives, I know that you will keep us all in line. I expect you to tell me when step over the line. This is going to be your father someday and I want you to know, that you are wanted here" he states and I'm surprised.
"You're right you were an ass and it crimpled me in Yale. But I'm not the same person anymore. I'm not as naïve to believe an overpowering, self righteous CEO who knows all the right words to say to break down my walls. I turned that hatred into positive energy and went forward. I achieved everything I wanted without the mighty Mitchum Huntzberger's approval and I don't need it now. You're right; Logan and I are serious and will continue to be. But, it'll take more than some fancy words and an apology to make me forget what corresponded between us. I can move on from it for my boys, and that is what they are, mine, but know that I will never forget" I state firmly and he looks at me. No one stands up to Mitchum Huntzberger.
"I never thought you would, but moving beyond that is what we need to do. I see how much my son and grandson love you and it's been long time since I saw my son happy and smiling and that's because of you my dear. I see qualities of my mother in you and know that's what I missed last time. It's also what makes Logan love you. Shira was right, you're not Huntzberger material because you're kindness, gentleness and love is better than us. It always will be. But you chose to love them and I will always be grateful for that" he says and I think I'm going to cry. Being compared to the one woman in Logan's life that he loved beyond anything else is going to make me cry.
"Why do you look ready to cry" Logan questions coming out with my jacket and Alex is following him.
"I'm fine, so lunch" I say nodding at Mitchum in understanding that I'll try.
"Cheese" Alex exclaims and they both look at me.
"Cheese" they question.
"Alex, I don't think Grandpa and Daddy will be able to keep us with us" I smirk at the men as I button Alex's jacket and place his hat on.
"Is that a challenge Ace, you do realize you're taking on two Huntzbergers right" Logan smirks.
"Maybe" I state putting my jacket on.
"Cheese, it is" Mitchum says and l laugh. They are in for a shock and I can't wait. Wait, where is my camera? I think and see Logan's on the mantel. I pick it up and stick it in my purse.
"Chuck E Cheese, are you kidding" Logan states walking inside behind Alex and I.
"Yes, he loves it" I state getting my hand stamped.
"Do they actually serve food in this place" Mitchum questions and Alex yells "pizza!"
"Oh and there's a salad bar too for you healthy people" I laugh. True to his word, Mitchum paid and got tokens too.
"Games" Alex exclaims walking into the game room. I took him here two weeks ago when Mom came up with Will and the twins. He absolutely loved it. What kid wouldn't?
"Whoa" Logan says looking around. Or big kid for that matter, I smirk at him.
"So sheltered I'm telling you. Do I need to show you everything, Huntzberger?" I smirks and he pushes me gently.
"What do you say we start with the hoops buddy" Logan questions and Alex looks at me.
"No games" I state and all three looks at me.
"Wait aren't I the parent here, I say games" Logan states and I look at him.
"Rory says me have to eat to play daddy" Alex says walking to the booth.
"Tough parenting Rory, I like it" Mitchum laughs walking over with Alex.
"One more comment like that Huntzberger and we'll call this whole thing off. I'll be gone faster than you can blink. Do you understand me? He needs to see that we co-parent if we leave together. But if you can't then I'll just leave" I state through my teeth knowing Alex is watching us.
"I'm sorry, you're right" he says pulling me closer and kissing me. "but they have whack a mole Ace" he whines like a little kid.
"And you can whack the mole as much as you want after lunch" I state leading him to the table. I know he's groaning behind me but that's fine.
"Daddy no share" Alex says coming running back to me crying. The boys went off to play games after lunch and I was checking emails about the book. I took tons of pictures because no one will believe that either of these CEO's was at Chuck E Cheese, let alone playing games.
"What happened" I state.
"Daddy no share tokens" he states angry and his arms crossed over his chest. I look up watching Mitchum and Logan playing against one another at the basketball game. Big kids, all men are big kids when it comes to games.
"They being mean, little man?" I question lifting him up and he nods. We walk back to Logan and Mitchum and they are going to get it now.
"Boys" I state as the buzzer goes off and Logan won.
"This is great Rory, I never felt so relax" Mitchum says laughing.
"We have to come back next time and bring the gang. Finn would love this" Logan states kissing my cheek. That's all I need, a wild Finn in Chuck E cheese. They will have to condemn this place.
"Maybe, but next time you're not coming" I state and they look at me.
"What…why…" Logan says clueless.
"Alex" I say and he sticks his tongue out at his father and grandpa.
"What did I do" Logan questions Mitchum who shrugs. They are so clueless.
"Daddy no share" Alex tells him.
"Right and we share or no one plays right Alex" I state and he nods.
"I hate when you two double team me" Logan complains handing over the cup of tokens. Mitchum laughs knowing that Logan lost not just to his own son, but to me as well. Oh how the mighty has fallen.
"Here baby" I state handing it to Alex and putting him down. He goes running over to the whack a mole. Like father like son.
"I need more tokens Ace" Logan whines.
"No more" I state.
"But" he states and Mitchum laughs. Do I really need to be a mother to both of them because that will be exhausting?
"Let him finish those and we can get out of here" I state looking at my watch. We've been here 3 hours already. That's the cap for even a Gilmore at Chuck E Cheese.
"It's that late already" Mitchum says checking his.
"If you need to cut out, it's okay Dad" Logan says.
"Let me say good bye to Alex and I'll leave. I need to get back to Hartford anyways for dinner" he says walking away.
"Thank you" Logan says hugging me and lightly kissing me.
"I didn't do anything" I say. Why is he thanking me?
"You made all three Huntzberger men happy with one lunch. I don't know how you do it? I don't think even Honor accomplished that" he says and I glance at Mitchum. Maybe I was wrong about him. He does seem like he's trying to be a better grandfather than he was a father.
"I'm glad then" I smile as Mitchum comes over.
"Thank you for this afternoon, Rory, it was amazing" he says.
"My pleasure Mitchum" I smile and he nods.
"Son, I'll see you tomorrow" he says tapping Logan's shoulder and leaving.
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"Rory live here now" Alex questions as we're sitting back at Logan's talking about all this.
"Maybe, we have to decide which apartment you like better buddy; it's your choice. You could live here or move to Rory's" Logan says. Alex is sitting between us on the couch.
"She mommy now" he questions biting his lip. A trait he picked up from me.
"Um…" Logan says looking up at me.
"Alex, do remember what we talked about" I question sitting next to him. He nods. I want to hear him call me mommy and I want to be his mommy, but I can't just tell him yes. At least not yet, I think. "Are you going to be okay with me here all the time" I question and he smiles brightly before hugging me.
"I'll take that as a yes" Logan laughs.
"Where you sleep" he questions looking at me.
"Um…" I say biting my lip and looking at Logan. How do you tell a almost 4 year old that I'm sleeping with his father?
"With Daddy buddy" he says and Alex makes a disgusting face. Straight approach I guess.
"EWW" he exclaims and shakes his head. We just laugh at him. Girls are yucky at 4.
"Not eww" I say tickling him and he giggles.
"Okay, okay you sleep with daddy" he giggles as I stop tickling him and he gets up and walks to his room.
"That was easier than I thought" Logan says pulling me closer and snuggle into his side on the couch.
"He's almost 4 Logan, I'm not sure if he really understood" I state.
"There you go with the psychology analyzing thing again, where's that diploma from that fancy university we went to, I want to look at it. Are you sure you didn't double major or something Ace?" he smirks and I slap his chest.
"Read" Alex says coming in with his mix matched Pajamas and the Peter pan book. I lift him up on my lap and he holds the book open.
"Why don't we let daddy read tonight" I question and he nods laying his head down as Logan begins to read the book. If this is how every night is going to be, I love it.