Lorelai started talking right away. "Okay I know we didn't really get along in the past and we didn't meet under the best circumstances but I wanted you to know that I think you are a great guy and I'm glad you are with Rory." She continued before Logan could thank her. "But I'm still worried about you two. I know things can't be easy on your end, and they certainly aren't for Rory either. There is a lot of extra strain on you. Rory mentioned something about looking for another place to live, and she also mentioned dropping out of school again."

"What?" said Logan, surprised.

"You can't let her quit school Logan. I know you guys need money but if you care for Rory at all please make sure that she stays in school."

"Believe me, this is the first I've heard of it, and there is no way I'm letting her quit school. She is finally back on track and I'm not going to let the chaos in my life interrupt hers. You don't have to worry about that, there are other options and we will find them." Logan looked so genuine that Lorelai had to believe him. He must not have known anything about Rory quitting school and he certainly hadn't asked her to. She felt better knowing that Logan was on her side.

"Well good then. I know she is a very responsible person and wants to help out, but she is so close to graduating and she really needs to focus on that."

"I agree, we are going to make things work some other way." Logan said.

Lorelai smiled at him. "I'm glad you two came here this weekend. I really wanted to get to know you, and like you, and I feel like I've done both now."

As they stood up Lorelai suddenly reached into her pocket and pulled something out. She pressed a wad of money into Logan's hand. "Take this. You can tell Rory or not, I don't care, but if you really need to move somewhere else use this money."

Logan resisted the impulse to hug her. "Thank you so much. I'll pay you back, but we can definitely use the money right now."

"Don't worry about paying me back. It's fine." Lorelai assured him. "You are practically part of the family now."

They shook hands and then Logan went upstairs to wake up Rory. He decided not to tell her where the money came from because he didn't want to cause her any more stress than she already had. He put it in his pocket for now, deciding to wait until his next day of work. He could always say that he got a tip or a bonus or something.

He sat carefully by the side of the bed, hesitating to wake her up. Finally he gently shook her shoulder. "Hey Ace, wake up."

She groaned a little and shooed him away. But finally she sat up sleepily. "Fine fine, I'm up."

"You can't sleep all day, we've got lots to do." Logan nudged her again, trying to roll her out of the bed.

Rory laughed and grabbed his arm, pulling him down on top of her.

They continued to struggle, laughing, until their lips met and they both gave in to the other.

Half an hour later they were dressed and preparing to walk around Stars Hollow. Rory was apprehensive because she loved the town and didn't want Logan to mock it, no matter how mockable it was. She knew everyone in town would want to stare at him or do something eccentric, so she had been putting off showing him the town. But now it was time. They were right here with nothing better to do and Logan had heard so much talk about the town that he wanted to see it.

'Here goes.' she thought, looking over at Logan.

He looked good. He still looked like a Yale student, but strong and muscular and tan. He smirked back at her, enjoying how uncomfortable she was about showing him the town. And about showing him to the town.

They went downstairs, passing Lorelai on the way. "Where are you crazy kids off to?" she asked.

"I'm showing Logan around Stars Hollow." Rory explained.

"Oh well have fun." Lorelai said with a mischievous smile. "I know that Miss Patty can't wait to meet him."

"Oh well thats something to look forward to." Rory said with a half serious sigh.

"Who is Miss Patty?" Logan asked.

Lorelai laughed. "Trust me, you'll find out."

"Just stick very close to me. Don't wander off, don't talk to strangers, don't make eye contact, and don't feed Kirk." Rory said.

"Okay I'm confused." said Logan. They were making it sound like some sort of zoo.

"It only gets worse." laughed Rory as she led him out the door.