CHAPTER THIRTEEN

LORELAI

I walked up the steps to Luke's and my house when I heard the phone ring and I ran to get it, I picked up, as I was sure that they were going to hang up.

"Whoever this is, this better be good, because I ran and under Gilmore rules #625, no exercise is permitted." I would be lucky if they didn't hang up, or if it wasn't my Mother.

"Lorelai?" I recognized his voice immediately.

"Hey Logan, everything ok?" I guess it was my lucky day.

"Everything is fine, but I was wondering if you could meet me for lunch."

"Sure, today?" I offered.

"Yeah, I could come to the Inn if you want."

"That's fine. Is Rory coming with you?" I asked hopefully. I hadn't seen her in about a week.

"No, I have to talk to you about something that she can't hear yet."

"Ooh secretive. I must know."

"You will, but I will see you at one o'clock. Bye Lorelai."

"Bye." I said, hanging up. He was defiantly up to something. And I couldn't wait to find out. I worked until around 1, until I saw his nice car pull up in the driveway. Thank god he was cute, I did not want ugly Grandchildren. I greeted him at the door and we sat down.

"Your getting Sookie's famous stuffed baked pork chops."

"Sounds great." He told look, looking very nervous. I wanted to laugh about this, because he always had the cool persona about him.

"I want to propose to Rory." He pulled me back into reality. No wonder he looked nervous.

"About damn time!" I told him, leaving him looking shocked.

"What?"

"I lost $20 to Miss Patty that you guys would be married by now." I was serious too. I was sure of it.

"Well, sorry for your loss, but I need your help."

"Hey, that's why I'm here, with what exactly."

"Sunday. I want it to be a surprise so you can't say anything. I need you to keep her and Cameron all day so I can get everything set up."

"No problem. We could throw her a baby shower." He nodded in appreciation. "What are you going to do?" I asked. He opened his mouth to say something but I stopped him. "Never mind, I want to hear the story from Rory." I knew she would call me afterwards. We continued our lunch and Logan excused himself to make more plans. I was so giddy I could hardly stand. I pulled out my phone and dialed.

"Hi, Miss Patty? It's Lorelai... I was just calling to say double or nothing on our bet."

RORY

I tossed my keys down, exhausted. Cameron trailed behind me. Logan would be home in about an hour. Only 2 more months until I am on maternity leave and boy, did I fight to get it. I had to threaten to quit, which was a pretty safe bet. I was their best writer and next in line for editor, no way they could afford to lose me. I put on a movie and slouched down to watch it with Cammie, putting my feet on the coffee table.

"I love this movie." Cameron said as the movie started, She handed me some Chinese food.

"Me too." I said as the phone began to ring. I stretched to get it.

"Hello?" I greeted.

"Hey." My Mom's voice came through the phone.

"Is it possible to be this tired and not die?" I inquired.

"Need a rest day?" She asked me.

"You can say that again, but this time slower. It was beautiful."

"Sunday morning, come down with Cameron, movie day, lots of junk food. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory, Rosemary's Baby, SLC Punk, But I'm a Cheerleader and Fatso if they're is time ooh and maybe-"

"Before you start naming our entire video library, I'll be there, Logan is out of town anyway, so Sunday is free."

"Great."

"I got to go Mom, Cameron and I are watching Gia."

"Great choice, I'll add it to the list." She would have enough movies on that list to watch for a week straight.

"Sounds great."

"Mom! She just spelled out her name with the knife, would you get off the phone." Cameron told me.

"See you Sunday. Bye." I hung up before she could say anything else.

"What did Nana want Mommy?"

"We're going over there Sunday morning. Now watch the movie." We continued to watch the movie and it wasn't long before I was asleep.

LOGAN

I walked in the apartment and Cameron ran up to me, hugging me. It was dark. I went to turn on the lights.

"Where is your Mom?" I asked.

"Sleeping on the couch." She answered and I looked over, watching her sleep, surprised that she could sleep comfortable in that position.

"How long has she been like that?"

"She fell asleep an hour ago, her feet did that weird twisty thing about 30 minutes ago and the arms around 15."

"Why don't you get ready for bed, I'm going to get her up." I wondered how I would do that without being attacked, but it was worth a try. I leaned down by the couch.

"Rory?" I moved the strand of stray hair away from her eyes. "Rory." I said again and she stirred.

"Sleep." She closed her eyes again. I positioned myself to pick her up and followed through. Her eyes popped open again, looking around the bare, packed up apartment.

"Time to go to sleep."

"I was sleeping."

"In a bed, normal position preferred." She didn't say anything more so I figure she had to been pretty tired. I lay her on the bed, turned off the light, made sure Cameron was sleeping and joined her. It was Tuesday, only 5 more days until I proposed to her, I was looking forward to the look on her face, the tone of her voice I could imagine her using.

I felt bad for lying to her when I got back from my business trip. I told her Monday morning but I really got back Saturday night, giving me just enough time to set everything up. I knew she would forgive me.

I pulled her closer to and stroked her hair. I loved the way our bodies seem to fit together, every witch way. I closed my eyes and just enjoyed being close before I left tomorrow. I felt her take my hand in hers. I opened my eyes and studied her, she was sleeping. I could tell by the way she breath sounded. I wondered what she was dreaming about. She smiled, so it had to be good. I fell asleep happy that night.