I've edited some of the previous chapters so I hope that everything will be clearer. I can't believe I put Logan had blonde hair twice; I mean I love his hair but I should not have overemphasized that. I know there are some of you who don't like the idea of Rory and Lorelai having a strained relationship, and if you don't like it either skip this chapter or brace yourself. I will reconcile them, but after a really long time.

August 9th Noon

"Hi Mom"

"Honey, I am so glad to see you're alive in the mean streets of New York. How are you?"

That was odd Rory thought, Lorelai was talking to her in a light joking tone, not the cold distant one she had heard that summer.

"I am fine." A little happy too for the first time in a month and a half, Rory thought. Of course, Rory was not going to tell Lorelai that.

"Good and Jess?"

"He is fine too." Although, Rory did not know she had barely seen, or talked to him that week.

"Well, well for him. Everything around here has been crazy ever since the test run at the Inn. Did I ever tell you what happened the night of the test run at the Inn? That was one crazy night. "

"No, mom I don't believe you have." What was going on? Her mother was talking to her in the same light tone she had talked to her before they were estranged. Also, telling her stories and anecdotes which she stopped sharing that summer. Usually, the phone conversations would only involve a bunch of "How's'' and "fines.''

"That night required band aids and a camera; because you know whenever Kirk is involved you must always have to have band aids and a camera."

Rory chuckled nervously.

"Well, I guess first I should tell you the reason I called, before I tell you the story of the test run. Honey I want to tell you, how proud I am of you."

"Mom what are you talking about?"

"The New York Post, congratulations babe you did it."

"Well, I saw Lane at the diner, since she has been working extra shifts now that Luke's been helping Liz at the fair. Anyway, she appeared to be debating on whether or not to tell me something. "

Oh, god Lane was the only person from her old life, which Rory still called and emailed mostly, because she did not judge her. Rory should have remembered her mother's closeness with Lane. Rory did not want her mother to know about the internship, it was suppose to be Rory's own experience only.

"I know I've been giving you tough love about coming to New York with Jess without a plan. I felt that everything we worked for was gone, but tough love paid off and I know you seem to be getting back on the right track. Pretty soon you will be back at Yale where you belong."

Unbelievable, Rory thought her mom seemed to believe that just because Rory was doing something professional she would go back to being her best friend. Well, this was not going to happen. "Mom this internship does not mean I am going back to Yale in the fall. Plus I am not even sure I want to be Christine Amanpour anymore. "

"Don't be silly, you wanted all of this, since you were three years old."

"Well, I am not sure if it was me who wanted all of that. You were the one who introduced me to the Ivy leagues and Christine Amanpour. No person fewer than ten dreams of becoming a foreign correspondent. Plus, mom even if I do go back to Yale I don't know if I can ever forgive you. "

"Forgive me for what? You were the one who ran away." Lorelai spat annoyed

"Forgive you, for going back on the promise you made for the first 18 years of my life. The promise that you would support me in whatever I wanted to do with my life. You broke the promise mom the minute I choose to do something difference than our so called plan. You barely called me anymore, and when you did you were so cold." Rory was on the verge of tears as she was spilling it all out.

"Honey, what I meant was that I would support what you wanted within reason. Not irrationally running off to New York with that punk; even, Luke thinks he is no good for you."

"Well, regardless of what you think about Jess, you could have at least remembered that I was your daughter, and needed the support of her mother. Instead, you acted like some jilted friend almost cut me off. "

"Rory I was not trying to cut you off, I was trying to give you space to figure things out. Don't you know how hard it would be for me to call you without voicing my disapproval? "

"How typical of you mom love arguing when you disagree. When you can't argue you cut people off. Well, guess what mom life is not about arguing. "With that Rory slammed the phone. Rory fought the urge not to cry, she missed her mother and her best friend. However, she could not forgive Lorelai for not supporting her. Rory did not know what to do, so she started to walk away she did not want to talk to Logan right now. He could read her to well, and Rory couldn't open up to him.

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Logan had watched Rory on the phone through the window. The phone call appeared to upset her he could tell from the look on her face. Logan wanted to go up and comfort her, for he hated seeing her so upset; he was also curious to know what had made her sad. He then noticed that Rory had slammed the phone, and appeared to be on the verge of tears. He then saw her, absently walk away. Logan got up immediately and grabbed the purse that she had forgotten.

Logan had caught up with Rory almost quickly; he was grateful that he had been on the track team at Andover. "Ace"

"What" Rory, said absently as she turned around.

"You forgot your purse I would keep it but light blue is not my color."

Rory did not appear to be amused, or to offer any witty remark. "Well thank you" Rory took her purse, and continued to walk away.

"Rory"

"What"

"Your going in the wrong away, the paper is that way" Logan pointed in the opposite direction.

"Well thank you." Rory said testily could Logan not see that she wanted to be left alone.

"Ace, please tell me what's wrong maybe I could help." Logan's voice was filled with concern.

"You can't help me Logan, I just had a fight with my mother and I wanted to be left alone."

Logan knew bits and pieces about the conflict between Lorelai and Rory, and he knew from experience that one after an argument with a parent needed to be left alone. "Rory, I am not going to force you to open up to me. In fact you don't have to talk to me at all just come here." Logan extended his arms out.

"Why so you can comfort me, and make all my problems go away? Is this how you with your conquests it's pathetic?"

Logan felt a surge of anger going into him, he was only trying to be her friend and she had judged him. "Don't judge me by my reputation I thought you knew me better." He shouted.

"How do I know you Logan, it's only been a week. Their have been people in my life like my mother who I thought I knew for years, and then I realized I did not know them at all. "

Logan felt his anger crumble a little bit, this girl obviously had major trust issues. "Rory I am not those people I consider you a very close friend. I know that strange after a week, but I never liked normal it's so overrated. And, for the record I never hugged the girls I date were usually busy doing other activities."

Rory laughed Logan was so sweet and sincere, and she had let her anger out at him. God, she really needed to learn to keep her anger in check. "Logan I am so sorry, I don't know what's wrong with me."

"Its okay Ace, just come here"

Rory went over towards him, and pulled her into his arms. He rubbed circles on her back; she leaned against him and rested her head on his chest. Logan was surprised at how well she fit into his arms; he never knew that just holding someone could be so special. He tried to push the feelings of how intoxicating her flowery perfume was, sweet but subtle.

Rory could not believe at how perfect she felt in his arms. She felt at home and where she should be. There was something special of a man holding you with no ulterior motives; she felt the feeling of serenity that nothing could go wrong as long as she was in his arms. Rory, tried to push the feelings of the feel of his strong arms on her body, and the intoxicating smell of his musky Calvin Klein perfume. "Logan"

"Yeah Ace"

"You were right I am happy here"

"I knew you would be Ace."

"We should go staff meeting should begin any minute."

"Your right Ace."

They both started to head back trying to ignore the feelings they had felt in their embrace. When they got to the lobby Logan had an idea. "Ace"

"Yeah"

"A few of my old friends are in town, and I was wondering if you would like to join as at the pub tonight. "

"I don't know Logan bar hopping is really not my thing."

"We don't just drink we talk about our wild days, and our friends Rosemary and Juliet will be there so you won't be the only girls. Plus their really good at cheering people up after a fight with parents. "

"Yeah, but Logan I don't like taking the journey from Brooklyn to Manhattan at night. "

"I know which is why Frank will take you there and back."

"I don't want to trouble him."

"You won't Frank has family there, you give him an opportunity to visit them."

"Okay Logan I will come with you." Rory said after a mental pro and con list. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

7.00-8.00

Rory in her bathrobe was looking through boxes she had not unpacked when she had moved into Jess's apartment, so far she hated every single thing in her wardrobe. She did not why; she felt this desire to look good tonight. It was just Logan and his friends; she did not want to look good for him she reminded herself for the 100 time. It was just inherent she justified herself, she kept examining her clothes they were all either too casual, to professional, or only for Friday night dinners. The heat in the apartment and the smell of mold was really getting to her. Rory was grateful though that she was not sharing a room with Jess, his room had boxes sprawled all over the place and even some in the living room. Jess would not listen to her when she told him to put them away. Where as, Rory's unpacked boxes were in a neat row. Suddenly, Rory's eyes came upon a silky pink fabric; Rory lifted the top up and noticed a v shape sleeveless top that she had borrowed from Lorelai. Rory smiled the top would look perfect with her shiny black pants, and the one caret diamond necklace Emily had given her for Christmas.

Rory started to look through her cosmetic bag, when she noticed a curling iron. Rory sighed, it was one of those moments where she wised to Lorelai or Lane to tell her if her hair looked better curly or straight. She pondered, and decided to go through with it she had missed her long hair through out the year. Now her hair had finally grown enough so she could do thing with it such as curling it, which she hadn't done since high school.

8.00 p.m.

Rory finished applying her lipstick in the mirror; Logan told her that Frank would pick her up around 8 and she needed to be ready in time. Rory checked herself in the mirror one last night she could honestly say that she looked good, and Rory was not the girl who often felt good about her appearance. She was a very modest girl most of the time. Rory made her way into the living room and what she saw surprised her. Jess was right there sitting on the couch, which was odd since he usually did not come home until after midnight.

"Hey, look really nice Rory."

"Thank you." Rory was surprised at Jess's compliment.

"Well I have a very big surprise for you; I got tickets for us to go see the Foo fighters tonight."

"Wow that is very thoughtful." Rory was very surprised Jess had never made plans for the two of them to do together. Even in the first three weeks, where things were good between them on the surface.

"I glad you like it, because Chris got a very good deal for these tickets he and Matt will be there too if you don't mind."

"I don't" Although, Rory hated those guys they were constantly stoned, and belittled anyone who had a different music tastes than they did. Still, her boyfriend was willing to do something with her, even if she had to endure his moronic friends. Friends oh god, she was to meet Logan and his friends that night. Logan, she thought who had been nothing but a friend to her, who had at least acknowledged her presence. The decision was so obvious for Rory. "Jess this was really sweet, but I already have plans for tonight." Rory knew this was not going to end well, Jess did not take no for an answer.

"What, friend could possibly more important than me?"

"He is not more important than you his name is Logan; he works at the paper with me. I am just going hang out with me and his friends. I made plans with them first and I am not going to cancel on them last minute."

"It's a guy you're cheating on me. That explains you coming home at three in the morning, and now dressing up. "

He was so unbelievable. "I am cheating on you; I just happen to have plans on the one day you decided to be considerate. Plus, you spend way more time with Chris and Matt than you do with me and I have never accused you of cheating.

"Chris and Matt are not girls, and at least I am the only one trying in this relationship."

"What the hell are you talking about?" Rory was starting to get really mad.

"You don't sleep with me, and right now you make bail on the plans I made for us."

God was sex all Jess cared about. "You jerk, I gave you my virginity and you bailed."

"Rory I was scared, I told you a million times it won't happen again."

"Well excuse me for not believing you, and you're a hypocrite too."

"How am I hypocrite?"

"When we first moved in together, I would constantly come up with plans for the two of us together. However, you always said you were busy with plans. Well, guess what Jess right now I have plans. Don't say I never try again."

Rory slammed the door really hard; she had been really excited for this night. However, Jess felt the need to ruin it for her. She went outside and saw Frank; she got into the limo and leaned against the black chair. She hated herself, for thinking that maybe Jess had been right about spending time with him instead of Logan. After all wasn't he her boyfriend?

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August 9th in this story is not over. This story will be a Sophie Rory just sometimes has the symptom that girls in bad relationships have, that maybe it was their fault. She will hopefully come to this epiphany soon. Next chapter will be the limo boys.