Author Note: I do not own Gilmore Girls.

The next day, Logan heads for the mountain cabin in Vermont. He spends the drive listening to Rory's favorite music that he has loaded onto his iPod. He hopes to be in her head space by the time he gets there.

He has decided to tackle this problem the way his father taught him to tackle a story. Observe from all angles. Ask the necessary questions. Make decisions. Follow through.

He arrives at the cabin with all the contraband he has stolen from his father's office: legal pads, pens, flip boards, easel stands. After he unloads his things, he calls the caretaker to request beer and groceries. He plans to bunker down on his own for a few days before calling Honor and his friends for back-up.

He sets up the flip charts. Today he will observe the situation. He titles the first one:

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT RORY

- Sweet and thoughtful

- The way she rambles

- She makes me want to be a better person

- She takes care of me/my friends

- Passionate

- Funny

- She is not society (not really)

- Confident in herself

- Amazing writer

- The way she blushes

- She eats real food

He thinks about how great they are in bed, but doesn't feel comfortable writing all of that out in case anyone else sees it. He adds a smiley face for how great she is at giving blow jobs and another for the way she sighs when she comes.

He starts a second board:

THINGS RORY LOVES

- Lorelei

- Stars Hollow

- Her grandparents

- Yale

- Junk food

- Books (and the way they smell)

- Coffee

- The paper

- Snow

- Lame movies

This one gets smiley faces for kisses on her collarbone and teeth on her nipples.

He props up a new board.

WHY WE WORK

- She keeps me grounded

- I lighten her up

- Intellectually equal

- Genuinely like each other/ hanging out together

- We have grown very comfortable with each other

- Physical connection

He takes a break and peruses the books his father has stocked here. He sees his favorite, The Great Gatsby, and begins re-reading. After a few chapters, he goes back to his list of why they work and adds

- Love the same literature

I never thought I would care so much about if a girl reads or not.

The process continues throughout the day. He takes breaks to read and watch TV, all the while analyzing and adding to his lists. Many smiley faces are added.

Before he heads to bed, he adds one last line to the things Rory loves:

- ME?

Please let her still love me.

He thinks about all of those smiley faces as he goes to bed. He hopes his days of jerking off to fantasies of Rory will be over soon. It's getting old.

The next day, Logan awakens ready to ask the tough questions. As he eats a bowl of cereal, he sets up another flip board.

WHY DID WE BREAK UP?

- I'm an idiot

- Jess?

- She was unhappy with the rest of her life

- DRAMA

With the exception of Jess, these could all be my fault.

WHAT COULD KEEP US FROM GETTING BACK TOGETHER?

- Jess?

- Lorelei hates me/ Shira hates her

- She's stubborn

- She doesn't love me anymore?

- She finds out about the other girls

These are all valid points. He feels the depression kicking in, so he heads outside for a walk and some fresh air. He finds a large rock, brushes the snow off, and sits down. He remembers the last time he was in Vermont. Jumping off of a scaffold with Rory. He had been intrigued by her immediately, but that was the first time he could tell she was attracted to him.

I was a different guy then. I was adventurous and spontaneous. That's who she fell for. Obviously, I won't be seeing other girls, but I need to remember how to be that guy again. Dad is actually right. Grand gestures and wooing. Only this time, I am going to make sure she knows exactly how I feel.

He realizes it is time to bring Honor in. He's gotten as far as he knows how, and now he needs female perspective. As soon as he is back to the cabin, he calls her.

She arrives a few hours later with Josh and a dime bag. Logan rolls the joints, while they peruse his charts.

"What are all these smiley faces for?" she asks finally.

He clears his throat. "Um, personal things."

"Got it. You guys are obviously good in that department. I like everything you have. I just need a little clarification on Jess, Lorelei, and," she makes air quotes, "the other girls."

"Okay, Jess is her ex, who she may or may not be with now. Finn didn't seem to think so, but I'm not sure."

"How long were they together?" Josh asks, lighting his joint.

"I have no clue. I had never even heard his name before that night." He sees them glance at each other. "I know that's not a good sign."

"Forget him- why does her mom hate you?"

"I don't know for certain that she does, but she hates Hartford society, money, and…our family."

Josh laughs and Honor snorts. "No way around those. Her opinion really matters?"

He nods grimly.

"Okay, we'll have to come back to that because you can't really change those things. Now, what other girls? Because I was joking about Alexandra."

"I've just…I've been with… I wasn't an altar boy, okay? I feel like I should tell her, but I don't know that she will forgive me."

"Don't tell her, man. She'll never trust you again," Josh offers.

Honor turns to stare at him. "Not you, babe. You know I would never, have never…" Josh backtracks.

"I would never be unfaithful to Rory either," Logan interjects, trying to save Josh. "I thought we were through. I mean, I thought she was with Jess, you know?"

Honor finally stops staring at her fiancée and says "I actually agree. You didn't intend to cheat, and we don't want to give her reasons to balk. So let's come up with a plan…. First, you have to tell her that you're sorry and you love and miss her. You will probably have to grovel and beg."

This is going to be so humiliating.

"I wouldn't tell her that you 'accidentally' broke up though," Honor continues.

"Yeah, that makes you sound really stupid."

"Thanks, Josh," he says sarcastically. "So what should I say?"

"Just stay vague with that. You thought you needed space too, but you were wrong. Blame some of this on Honor. She had the wrong idea… She took it upon herself…etc."

"Absolutely. Make me the bad guy if you have to. Can you do that?"

Logan sighs. "I think I have to. I've got to get her back. Do you think she would come to New York for New Year's Eve?

"Not a good idea. Too loud. Too much booze and drugs. I don't know if it will seem sincere."

"Okay. We're back at school January 4th. Finn says she's coming back. Actually…" he grabs his cell phone and dials.

"Hey buddy. I need a favor… Are you still cozy with that chick who works in the Admissions office?... Right, right. Amanda. Can you get her to tell you Rory's schedule?… I'm gonna try like hell… I know… Also, find out if she's living in student housing, and if not, some contact info for Paris Gellar… Thanks, Finn. I owe you one… Yeah, in the city…Just tell me when and where…It's good to be back…Yeah, I'll tell them. See ya."

"Okay, Finn is going to help out. And he has rooms at the Trump for New Year's Eve if you want to come."

"I'm in. Finn always has the best weed."

"No, Josh. We're adults now. We are going to that party with Megan and her new boyfriend. But that's all good news. Once you have found her, all-out assault. Flowers, diamonds, chocolates. Let's look at this list." Honor rereads the list of things Rory loves.

"Coffee, books, junk food. Those should be easy. You know, Dad has… somewhere around here… Give me a minute." Honor disappears from the room.

Wordlessly, Josh passes him the roach. Logan takes the last hit and stubs it out. He is feeling more confident. Maybe it's the pot talking…but I know I am going to get her back.

Honor returns, grinning like a loon. "Look what I found!"

Logan stands up and walks over to take the books from her arms. "Are these first editions?"

"Yep, every Jane Austen. Dad gave them to me when I graduated from Barnard. They're yours now. Or Rory's I guess."

"I can have these?"

"Yeah, they're just sitting here. Dad guessed, but I really am more into the Bronte sisters."

"Thanks so much. She will love them." Ace does love old books.

"No problem. Can we take a break now? I'm starving."

The rest of winter break is much better for Logan. He knows that he will get her back. They love each other. What we have is special. I just have to remind her.

New Year's comes and goes. He gracefully rebuffs Walker. He has a decent enough time. He pledges that 2006 is the year he takes control of his life. ("Fuck London, fuck your dad, and fuck Rory," Colin laughs.)

He begins to get nervous on the drive back to New Haven though. What if she says no? She can't say no.

He unloads his things into his apartment. He sets up the flip boards of why he loves Rory and what Rory loves next to the bed. He plans to review them every day. He has to stay on his game.

He pulls out the pro-con list. With a sharpie he writes "I LOVE HER" on the pro side and puts it on the refrigerator. Tomorrow is the day.