Chapter 6
"I was just saying, seeing as though you went to the hospital yesterday, spent the night at Logan Huntzberger's house and then today with him, that you would know what the family is going through," explained Emily.
"Grandma, " started Rory but Richard cut in.
"Why did you feel the need to lie to us about the fact you were back with Logan?"
"I had to hear it from the ladies at the DAR. Shira called during our meeting today to inform us of Mitchum's passing and imagine how shocked I was when she said that you had arrived at the hopsital."
"We only got back together last week, Grandma. I didn't mean to keep it from you, but I just wanted to see how things worked out. It's still new and we're taking it slow. I was going to tell you."
"Taking it slow?" questioned Emily. "You think spending the night it taking it slow?"
"Nothing happened. He needed support. His father had just died!"
"Yes, a man that you hated, who made you feel terrible," pointed out Richard.
"That isn't Logan's fault!" said Rory.
"I suppose you knew about this," Emily said, looking at Lorelai.
"Well, kind of," replied Lorelai, looking down at her plate.
"And you didn't think to tell us?" asked Richard.
"It's not my business, dad. It's Rory's life, she's an adult and it was up to her to tell you."
"Grandma, I was going to tell you," said Rory again, feeling upset for what she'd caused.
"Rory, that boy isn't suitable for you," said Emily.
"Why not? I love him, he loves me. What more is there?"
"Love? He broke up with you! He let you down numerous times. He's irresponsible," said Richard.
"Grandpa, I know he's not perfect but I never stopped loving him and he's changed!"
"He lost his father's company nearly a million dollars," replied Richard.
"What?" gasped both Lorelai and Luke.
"Well, seems like you don't know the whole story," said Richard.
"Did you know about this?" asked Lorelai. She look on Rory's face told her the answer. "I can't believe you left that part out."
"Mom, you were already against it. He didn't mean to do it but it was after I turned him down and his head wasn't in the right place. It was an accident."
"So I suppose you'll be going to the funeral," said Emily to Rory.
"Yes," she replied. "I know that Mitchum wasn't very nice to me but I'm not going for him, I'm going because Logan wants me to go."
"I still don't approve of you two," said Emily.
"It's my life, can't you just let me live it how I want to?"
"Well, we'll see what happens," said Richard, not wanting to upset Rory too much.
"So, will you be sleeping at home tonight or are you going back to Logan's?" asked Lorelai as they left the house and walked to their cars. Luke was walking round to the drivers side of his truck, glad to have left the house.
"I'm coming home. I said I'd see Logan tomorrow after he sees his mom," explained Rory.
"We'll see you back at the house then," said Lorelai as she hugged her daughter and went to join Luke in the truck.
"We have doughtnuts!" called Lorelai as she and Luke entered the house a quarter of an hour after Rory.
"Oo yay, you went to the diner," exclaimed Rory, seeing the bags in her mom's hand. "I wondered how I beat you here when you left before me and I didn't overtake you."
"Well, that's how I get through a Friday night dinner, look forward to the food treats afterwards," explained Lorelai. "Plus we thought you could do with some cheering up."
"Thanks. Mom, I'm sorry I didn't tell you about Logan losing all that money. I just wanted you to like him," said Rory as her mom joined her on the couch.
"That's okay. At the end of the day, if Logan makes you happy, then that makes me happy."
"The same with me," said Luke. "Chocolate or sprinkles?" he asked, holding up a plate of doughnuts.
"Chocolate please," said Rory.
"Me too," said Lorelai.
"Do you think Grandma and Grandpa will accept Logan as my boyfriend?" asked Rory.
"Eventually, maybe," replied Lorelai. "But what does it matter. They still don't really like Luke, but it doesn't bother me. It's our lives, we can live them how we want. That's why I got out of that house."
"Thanks mom," said Rory, moving over and giving her mom a hug.
"Rory, as a tip to tell Logan, when Emily Gilmore starts asking questions, count to 5 and then answer what you think she wants to hear. It prevents a lot of confrontation," said Luke.
"So, when are you meeting Logan?" asked Lorelai as she and Rory walked to the diner for breakfast. Even though Luke could make them pancakes before going to the diner, they enjoyed eating there.
"After lunch. He's seeing his mom this morning and then this afternoon Honour is going over there. They're trying to make it so she's not alone," explained Rory.
"That's nice of them," said Lorelai.
"Wow it's busy in here today," said Rory as they entered the diner to find all the table being used.
"I guess we have to sit at the counter," said Lorelai. "Hey Luke, why didn't you save us a table?"
"Save you a table? There's a perfectly good table in the kitchen at home. I could have made you breakfast there but you said no. So you went to get dressed which took over an hour. In the mean time I'm here cooking food for people who actually pay and who don't annoy me," said Luke.
"It didn't take an hour," moaned Lorelai.
"Umm mom," said Rory, holding up her watch.
"Oh you're right. How did it take that long?" Lorelai asked.
"Because you couldn't find your dark blue jeans and then couldn't decide whether to wear the comfy sneakers or the black sandles," pointed out Rory.
"Yeah well, I going out with the owner, I should get to reserve a table."
"Not when it's Luke," sighed Rory.
"I don't like sitting here for breakfast. We have our backs to the window so can't watch Kirk running round the square, or Taylor yelling at Kirk."
"It's only for one day," said Rory. "Hey Luke, can I have chocolate pancakes please."
"Chocolate? For breakfast. You know Rory, you should really start eating more healthy foods. How about some cereal?" suggested Luke.
"Cereal?" questioned Rory as if she's never heard of it.
"Oh forget it, chocolate pancakes it is. What can I get you?" he asked Lorelai.
"Well, can I have blueberry pancakes and a big cup of coffee."
"I suppose you want coffee too," Luke looked at Rory.
"Yes please," she smiled back.
As Rory and Lorelai entered their house, the phone was ringing.
"Can you get that?" asked Lorelai, whose hands were full with shopping bags. Rory put down her bag and ran to the phone before the person hung up.
"Hello, Rory Gilmore speaking," answered Rory. Lorelai took her bags into the kitchen and then got Rory's. She started putting things away, which mostly included putting ice cream in the freezer, biscuits in the cupboard and coffee near the coffee machine.
"Who was it?" asked Lorelai as Rory came into the kitchen. She looked upset. "What's wrong?"
"I've been fired before even starting work," said Rory as she sat at the table.
"What?" exclaimed Lorelai.
"The newspaper that I came back here to work for, that was them on the phone. I was meant to start on Monday but they said that they've changed their mind and decided they don't need another person as they can't afford it. So now I don't have a job," Rory replied.
"How can they do that?"
"Well, obviously it was easy for them. What am I going to do? I quit the campaign trail to come and work in Hartford. It's so hard to find work as a journalist, what am I going to do?"
"Sweetie it'll be okay. We'll figure something out," said Lorelai, pulling her daughter into a hug.
"But I need to earn money, mom. I don't want to rely on you. I get bored just sitting round the house."
"Well if you're that desperate you can come and help at the inn, we're always in need of more people," said Lorelai, not expecting Rory to accept it.
"Really?" Rory looked up at her mom.
"While you look for another job, sure," replied Lorelai.
"Thanks mom." Rory's cell phone beeped, indicating that she had a text. "Logan," she said, answering Lorelai's unvoiced question as to who it was. "He says that he'll be done at his mom's house in an hour and will come pick me up."
"So, what's the plan for you two this evening?" asked Lorelai.
"I think we're getting takeaway at his apartment. What with his dad and everything, he doesn't feel like going out to a restaurant."
"That's understandable. No matter how much you hate your father, it's still sad when he dies," said Lorelai.
"I think what's happened with his dad has changed our relationship," commented Rory. "Not in a bad way," she added qucikly. "But Logan's used me as a rock and as a support system. It's nice to know that someone needs you in their life."
"So, how was dinner last night?" asked Logan as they drove to Hartford. This time Rory had packed some clothes so she could spend the night.
"Eventful," replied Rory.
"How so?"
"They know about us," stated Rory.
"How?" asked Logan.
"I guess your mother called during a DAR meeting and told them about me coming to the hospital and then spending the night with you," explained Rory.
"Oh. I'm sorry Ace."
"You don't need to apologise. It's not your fault, or your mothers. I should have told them. They weren't too happy about it though. I don't think you'll be invited over for afternoon tea anytime soon."
"What a shame, I was really looking forward to it," replied Logan sarcastically as Rory laughed.
"How's your mom?" she asked.
"She decided she wanted to sort out all my dads things, you know, clothes, books, music, everything so it can go to the next charity event."
"That's crazy. She doesn't have to do that now," said Rory.
"I spent an hour trying to convince her of that, but once she gets an idea in her head, that's that."
"So, now we've covered how you mom and sister are and how I've got no proper job, what about you?" asked Rory as she sat down next to Logan on the sofa. He pulled her close to him and wrapped his arm around her.
"I ... I feel like I should be more upset than I am," admitted Logan. "Obviously I'm upset that my father has died, I wish it hadn't happened. But I'm not like Honour or mom. I don't really show much
emotion at the best of times but now, it's like I feel guilty for not being more upset. I feel like I should be moping round, trying to get through the day."
"Logan, there's no right way to deal with something like this. You just have to do what's right for you," replied Rory.
"I'll tell you what feels right," he said and he lowered his head and kissed her softly on the lips.