Late Night London Calling
Chapter Four
"So, here's your healthy and your coffee" Logan rushed as he dropped it on the table and went into the living room to grab his pager. He had been called in for an emergency at the paper and so he was rushing around, trying to get his morning routine done quickly.
"I have to drop into the paper too" Rory grunted around a mouthful of eggs. Her editor had called her last night and asked she come in. They hastened out the door and into the elevator. It had just closed when Rory commented.
"Does it seem like we forgot something?"
"Sort of" Logan commented, eyebrow wrinkling as he tried to think of what. All of a sudden their eyes widened in horror and their heads jerked to look at each other.
"Gigi!" They exclaimed together, panicked. Logan quickly thrust his hand out and jammed the button to go back to their floor.
"I can't believe I forgot my baby sister!" Rory freaked out.
Logan wrapped a comforting hand around her waist, "It's brand new. We were rushed, we weren't focused. We would have remembered, babe"
"But we didn't! What if we hadn't remembered in the elevator? We'd be at work and she'd be here! Alone! Oh my God, I'm terrible. I'm going to be a terrible parent. I shouldn't be allowed to have children! Or go near them! I can't be within a five mile radius of them!" Rory panicked, slightly hyperventilating.
"That would be difficult considering we live in London" Logan grinned as he opened the door to their apartment. They walked into Gigi's room to see her calmly sleeping, oblivious to the panicking that went on about her, "See, she's fine" Logan soothed, running his hands up and down Rory's arms and shoulders.
"Yeah" She breathed, "You wanna take her or should I?"
"I'll do it." He offered, "We should enroll her in school soon"
"Yeah" Rory replied thoughtfully as she reached down and gently shook Gigi awake.
"Wory?" Gigi jumbled sleepily
"Hey, little sister, wake up. You have to go with Logan to his work" Rory grinned as she heard Logan shuffle behind her for an outfit for Gigi. He stepped forward with a black skirt and a red shirt in one hand and in the other held a small pair of leather calf boots that had a small chain of charms around the ankles and a jean jacket
"How about you two sisters match?" He grinned as he appraised Rory's outfit of black leather mid calf boots, a black velvet mini skirt, a tight blood red tank top and a tight jean jacket that was taken in at the waist by a professional tailor to make her curves more pronounced.
"Yeah!" Gigi cheered as she rushed into the bathroom to quickly wash up and change. She cam out not even ten minutes later, ready to go.
"I miss the times where I could do that" Rory sighed
"You're still pretty fast, Ace. I mean, I've waited for people longer. Finn and your mother, for instance" He smirked as they entered the elevator, this time with Georgia in their arms
"Breakfast?" She mumbled against Logan's shirt
Rory looked up at Logan, who nodded reassuringly
"Yeah, Gigi. We'll get you breakfast" He said as he fished his cell phone out of his pocket.
He dialed a speed dial and did a small jig to transfer Gigi onto his other side so that he could hold the phone to his ear and press the elevator button at the same time, "Elissa?" He asked into the phone, having apparently called his secretary, "Could you do me a favor and have someone pick up a..." Logan trailed off her, not having any idea what Gigi wanted for breakfast. He turned from the phone and asked her what she wanted. Gigi took a moment to ponder this and decided on an egg and cheese sandwich, "Pick up an egg and cheese sandwich?" Logan finished into the phone, "Thanks" He hung up as the elevator doors opened.
An older couple entered as they made to leave. Politely, they paused and waited for the older folks to get in the elevator before making their own way out.
"Such a cute family. Darling little girl. Must be so proud of their daughter" The old woman commented to her husband as the doors shut.
Rory blushed. She hadn't realized that now that Gigi lived with them, they would be mistaken as a family. As in marriage and child. Not to mention, Gigi looked like a combination of Logan and Rory anyway. Blonde hair and a cute little smirk like Logan, baby blue eyes that can get you anything, as well as similar facial features similar to Rory. They honestly looked like a young family to outsiders...
Logan looked over at Rory as he put Gigi into his car and tossed Rory the keys to her car that he had borrowed yesterday. He could tell that she was embarrassed by what the older couple had said about them, but to be honest, Logan actually kind of liked it. Unbeknownst to Rory, in a small nook in their apartment, hidden away from sight, was a diamond engagement ring he had picked out two months ago. The only ones that know it exists are Finn, Colin, Lorelai, Emily, Richard, Mitchum and Francine. And Stephanie, but that was only because Finn has a big mouth when drunk. Another reason he wasn't allowed to visit until Logan worked up enough courage to ask Rory.
"Take care, Gig" Rory smiled as she gave a small hug to her baby sister. She walked Logan over to the driver's side and gave a small smile before lightly tugging at his tie to bring him down to her level where she pulled him into a deep kiss. They were interrupted moments later by Gigi making a disgusted face near the window of the car. Rory laughed.
"What?" Logan asked grinning
"I wonder how long she's gonna keep being in the 'boys are icky' phase. Soon it'll be boy central for her" She smiled
Logan, however, frowned deeply. He did not want to be thinking about that. He was a boy. He knew how they thought. He certainly knew how he used to think. How Finn still thinks... He did not want Gigi anywhere near them.
"So, for education. I was thinking an all girls boarding school in some remote location." Logan replied.
"Funny" Rory grinned
"Who's joking?" He asked as he got into his car and started the engine. She waved as he slowly started to get out of the parking space. He nodded and Gigi slapped her hand to the window in farewell.
Rory watched until she lost them in traffic a block down before walking down to the garage for her car. Logan's car was kept up front because of it's often use, but Rory preferred to walk or go by cab to take in the sights. She had been here for months, but sometimes she could hardly believe she was really in London.
Logan pulled into the parking space alotted to him as a Huntzberger and helped Gigi out of the car. He held her hand and walked toward the front of the building. He nodded cordially to the guard out front as he stalked by. As he passed, people held themselves straighter or stood up. They all wanted something from him, was all he could think as he looked at their faces. His grip unconsciously tightened on Georgia's small hand.
He guided her to the elevator and made his way up to his floor. The doors opened to reveal the mess of a news room. Everyone inevitably quieted as he escaped from the confining steel doors. They all looked at him, and then at the small girl whose hand was in his. He could feel their thoughts and gossips. Illegitimate child? Family? Who knew?
He led Gigi down the hall until they reached Elissa's desk.
"Hello. And who's this cutie?" She asked
"Well, you're very nice, but I don't think my girlfriend would approve" Logan grinned, "This is Gigi or Georgia. She's Rory's little sister. She's going to be living with us from now on. We'll be taking care of her."
"Hello Georgia" Elissa greeted, smiling when Gigi timidly waved from where she was hiding half behind Logan, with his large hand held up in her's to cover her face.
Logan picked up his files for the day and handed Gigi her breakfast and showed her into his office.
"You can play in here" He said as he gestured to the spacious room, "Don't go wandering and don't talk to anyone strange, okay?" He said as he took out her things from her bag for her to play with. He handed her the remote to the TV he had in his office and she immediately put in her Doctor Who that she hadn't finished before.
"Docta!" She laughed as she started eating her Sandwich, eyes glued to the screen.
Logan grabbed three files, bid good bye to Gigi and walked out of his office and into his nine o'clock meeting. He paused by Elissa's desk to ask her to watch Gigi. He explained that she was watching TV and wasn't to be disturbed unless needed.
Logan sat down in a large black leather chair at the head of a long table with editors lining the sides.
"Alright, first order of business..." Logan starts off.
Three and a half grueling hours later, Logan tiredly walked into his office. He glanced half heartedly at Georgia to see her popping in another DVD.
"Doctor?" He asked, already knowing the answer
"Docta!" She grinned delightedly
"Doctor" He nodded. He collapsed into his seat and he groaned loudly as he saw a large pile of files waiting on his desk for him to go through, "Fabulous" He grunted, picking up the top file and getting down to work.
And hour later, Elissa buzzed the office.
"Would you and Georgia like for me to send lunch for the two of you?" She asked
Logan checked the time and decided Gigi had been cooped up long enough, "No, that's okay. We'll go out"
"No!" Gigi cried, "Finish!" She pleaded
Logan caved as soon as those bright blue eyes looked his way. Looks like Ace had been teaching her little sister her tricks.
"Alright"
Twenty minutes later, Logan and Gigi were walking down a busy street laughing at something amusing Gigi had done.
"So, kiddo. What do you want to eat?" He asked
"Whatever" She shrugged, more interested in the shops
"How about some fish and chips?" Logan asked
"Potato chips?" She asked curiously
"Not quite. French fries" Logan responded, taking her hand as they crossed the street.
"Yes" Gigi nodded, agreeing to the meal
They entered a diner and ordered their meal. Logan was starving and finished quickly, Gigi, however, took more time as she played with her fries.
Logan paid and they headed back to the office.
Immediately, Gigi went back to her show, eager to finish the season.
Logan grinned as he looked over his papers and sat behind his desk. He started reading contracts, ignoring the sound of the TV until it eventually became a faint humming in the back of his head.
Suddenly, a shrill ringing brought him back to earth. He picked up his cell and quickly looked at his watch, shocked to see how much time had gone by. He swiveled in his chair to see Gigi still thoroughly entertained by the Doctor.
"Hello?" He answered as he started through a new pile of files, quickly checking things off that weren't needed.
"Hey, Mac, I finished my interview, which is why I had that meeting this morning. I'm almost at the office. Do you want me to pick you up anything? Knowing you, I bet you forgot to eat. Luckily, I am here to remind you. And Gigi, of course." Rory grinned into the phone as she paused her car at a light and clicked on her turn signal.
"Crap. Um, anything is fine." Logan responded
"Got it" Rory grinned as she turned.
Suddenly, Logan heard Rory scream and then a large crash.
"Rory!? Rory!" Logan yelled into the phone.
Silence filled the air.