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Unfortunately Zack isn't out of the picture totally. Oh and small time hop in this (going to G's graduation which is a couple of month... story started in March, April they were at the coming out party and now we're in June.)
The beginning is going to be in Rory's POV then I'll change to 3rd person.
This is going to expand over a few days so it's long. I had a great time writing it I didn't want to stop. Bring tissues to this chapter. I cried slightly writing it.
Where we left off:
"I think so." Logan said laughing. "Guys, I'm going to marry Rory. I know you're going to say that we've only known each other for a month but I know that she's the one."
"No, what I'm going to say is you better not hurt my sister." Finn said. "I'll have to kill you."
"Dude, I think we all knew that you were when you talked about her the first time." Colin said. "But I agree with Finn. Don't hurt her. I'm pretty sure that Steph's had the 'Don't hurt him' conversation with her."
"I'm going to give it time but I'm going to marry that girl. She's going to be the mother of my children."
"Who's the best man?" Finn asked. "Well since both of you are getting married this century, we'll just be each other's best men. Sorry boys, I don't see myself settling down soon."
"Let's flip on it. Colin's wedding first since it's going to happen first." Logan said grabbing a quarter out of his pocket. "Here Colin, flip the coin, Finn, call it."
Colin flipped the quarter.
"Heads" Finn said.
"Tails." laughed Colin. "So Huntz is my best man, I'll be Finn's and Finn you'll be Huntz's."
"Sounds like a plan."
In California: Rory & Logan Wednesday afternoon
Rory POV:
I have to say I love summertime in California. June is my favorite month here so far. I've been here for almost 6 months now and this is absolutely beautiful. I've also noticed it gets way busier. It usually only takes me 30 minutes to get to San Fran on a Sunday afternoon, this week it took almost an hour because of the influx of traffic. So as most of you know, I have one sister, Georgia. This weekend my baby sister graduates high school and within a month she'll be living with me until she goes to Sanford. I'm so excited because I'm close to her. I'm closer than I was in the past. Next weekend I'm actually going to a close friends college graduation. Colin! I'm so excited! That means I'll be on the east coast for a week. Don't worry faithful readers! I'll still post from there to let you know what's going on. I'm especially excited for this trip because I'll get to see my parents off on their vacation. Now that their daughters both are adults and living somewhere else, they are taking some much needed time off. I have a few vacation plans for the summer. I hope you do too. Even if it's a weekend with your friends on the beach. Everyone needs to take some time away from their lives and just disconnect. Now my plane awaits and if you know anything about air traffic, it stops for no man or woman. I hope you all have a great week. ~Rory
The first week we were back from the announcement the press was camped at my doorstep like I suspected. Logan and I decided it would be best if I stayed at his place until this news died down. Henry called Logan on that Wednesday to let him know the press was basically gone. They were gone from my place, only to be camped out at his place. The press surrounded us as we walked out his building. They were asking question *Miss Hayden, are you and Mr Huntzberger engaged? Are you married already?* *What are your plans with Hayden Law Firm?* *Are you going to become a lawyer?* *Do you still work at Palo Alto Daily?* I just walked and ignored them. Luckily his doorman had an umbrella and his limo ready. They followed us back to my place where we were holed up for the rest of the week. Not that we minded. I was able to work from home like we discussed with Bill and he was able to finish everything. Henry was kind enough to get us food and drinks so we didn't have to go anywhere. They were barred from entering the complex. I was suddenly very thankful I lived in a gated area.
I'm happy that my last article for the week is done. Bill and I talked, I'm not going to post any local events for two weeks. This week since I'm going to Hartford I won't be able to be there and research like I want. Logan and I are flying out tomorrow so we can get to Hartford by Friday for G's graduation. I have the monthly meeting Saturday, the board was kind enough to schedule it on Saturday because of the graduation. Next one is going to be me leading it since my dad will be gone. My parents are leaving Sunday for their three month trip around the world. We're going to help G pack and ship her things to my apartment. The doorman knows that all those boxes are coming so he's going to let them in and just put the boxes inside the door. Then Friday, we're going to go to Princeton so we can see Colin graduate. We're all planning a trip to Martha's Vineyard during week for a few days. Lane and her boys are coming with us. She mentioned that Luke was closing down during the week we're there because Jess was graduating college finally so it seemed like the perfect time.
After that whole debacle, Lane and Zack decided to call it quits. Luke promoted Lane to manager and with that came a pay raise. She was able to get her boys out of their apartment which was growing smaller as her boys were getting bigger. She put a down payment on a house about three blocks from her moms and two from the school. Zack called weekly to check on the boys and he kept the apartment so he had a place to stay when he wasn't touring.
Finn's going to be there for all of it. Unfortunately his granddad died about a week after my announcement. Finn wasn't too upset because his granddad lived a full life and was he wasn't suffering. Logan and I flew to the funeral for Finn but were only able to stay a day. Finn was appreciative and we were able to meet his sister and parents. He's meeting us in Hartford Friday. Georgia was able to get tickets for Colin, Steph, Finn, and Logan at the last minute. We're not sure if it's because they had extra seats or if it's because of their last names. Whatever the reason, they're going to be there cheering her on along with myself, my parents, and all three grandparents. I'm pretty sure she'll have the biggest cheering section.
I logged out of my computer and closed down since it would be a week and a half until I would be back. It was noon so I decided to see if Maureen wanted to have lunch. She and I have grown close over the past few months. She's the only one who doesn't gossip about Logan and I. I've heard all kinds of rumors up to and including our families arranged for us to be together, he's cheating on me, and I'm pregnant with his child. None of which are true though. I think the best one is that he's sleeping with one of the copy editors and I caught him.
We decided to go to the bistro down the street.
"So, are you excited about your trip?" Maureen asked.
"Of course. Two people very close to me are graduating. I'm excited. Did you see G last time she was here?"
"She walked into the office once and I saw her but I haven't talked much."
"Well when she gets here we'll have to do lunch. She's going to Sanford in the fall but she's going to move in with me until the dorms open up."
"That's awesome. She's living on campus then?"
"Yeah. It's my grandpas wishes. He wants her to live on campus for two years then to get an apartment. I think that she would have done that anyway."
"Is she going to stay with you on long weekends and such though?"
"Yeah I've already given her a key and she's converted one of the guest rooms to her bedroom. She even put up posters and pictures. Oh, speaking of pictures, I got some developed from the party last month. Did you see them?"
"No. Let me see!"
I showed her the pictures of my announcement night. There were pictures of my family, my grandparents, parents, friends. I have three framed pictures in the office. One of Logan and I at the announcement, the picture of Finn, Logan, G, Lane, & I in the limo and one of me and Logan with our entire families, Huntzberger, Hayden, and Gilmores. I am excited that I have pictures up at my office and home. It's making my place more of a home than a house. Maureen was flipping through the pictures and looked at them.
"You should come back with me one weekend. You can meet my family. I've told my mom about you. I think she's stopping in California on her trip."
"Rory Hayden, you life is glamorous. You have an amazingly handsome boyfriend, a picture perfect family, and a beautiful house. All you need is the Gerber baby kids and you will officially be too fabulous to be seen with me."
"Well I could never be too fabulous to be seen with you."
"How are things with the handsome Logan?"
"Perfect. We argue like any couple but it's nothing major. I'm so totally head over heels for him."
"Do you think he'll propose?"
"I don't know. I know he loves me and doesn't want to go anywhere but I don't know if he's ready for marriage."
"If he proposed, would you say yes?"
"I would." I answered without hesitation.
"Hey I know you're off work but I have to go. Let me know when you're back in town. We'll have lunch again. Text me."
"See you later Maureen."
Logan, she said she would say yes. ~Maureen
Thank you! Don't say anything else to her. I'll let you know when I have more of an idea.~Logan
Fly safe! ~Maureen
Logan POV
Now that I know she'll say yes, I have to start planning. I won't steal Colin's thunder because he's planning on proposing to Steph at his graduation and I won't steal G's because it's her graduation. I know I have to figure out something amazing. First though, I have to pick out the perfect ring.
I stopped by a few stores in Palo Alto today just to look. That was my plan anyways until I saw it. It was the ring. I knew it once I saw it. I saw Rory wearing it until she was 80 years old. I picked it out and paid for it on the spot. I had one more thing I had to mark off of my list. Talk to Christopher. I know it's an old tradition but I wanted the Hayden's blessing before I proposed. I hoped it wouldn't be too difficult. I know we've only been together a few months but I can't see myself without her. I figured that I would stop by before the graduation and talk to him. Man to man.
3RD PERSON POV - Thursday
Rory and Logan boarded the plane at 8 AM PST and arrived in Hartford at 6 PM EST. They tried not to sleep on the plane but ended up falling asleep somewhere over Chicago. When they woke up they were fully awake and regretting it. Rory knew it would be hours before she went to bed again unless she took a sleep aide and she didn't like taking those unless she had to. Frank was there to pick them up and instead of going straight to Stars Hollow it went to the Huntzberger mansion for dinner. They didn't talk to his parents much during their last trip so they decided to start out there with dinner that night. His parents were going to Martha's Vineyard that next week. The group including Lane's boys were joining them sometime during the week.
"Logan, Rory how kind of you to join us." Shira said politely. "How was your flight?"
"Long as always." Logan said and kissed her on the cheek. "How are you?"
"I'm doing fine. Your father is stuck at the office like always and is just meeting us at the Vineyard so he won't be here. Your grandfather is in the sitting room."
Logan whispered in Rory's ear "Remind me to explain that later."
They walked into the living room and Elias was sitting in his chair with an almost empty glass of scotch. "Grandpa, do you need a refill? I'm about to get our drinks."
"Yes I suppose." Elias gruffly said. "Rory, how have you been?"
"I've been good and you?"
"Surviving. I've read your articles and you're a damn good write. Logan, did you know she was good?"
"I did grandpa. That's why I call her Ace." Logan put his hand on Rory's hand while he said. that.
"When are you going to marry her?"
"Dad! I don't think that's appropriate to ask." Shira said to Elias.
"Not yet grandpa but no fear, I have no intentions of losing her." Logan said. Rory noticed that his ears were turning red.
"You better not son. That will be the worst mistake you've made." Elias said looking at the young couple.
"So mom. How long will you be in the Vineyard? The Hayden's left their property in Rory's name. I think we're going to check on the condition of their house this week."
"We will be there for three weeks."
"I will let you know when we get there. We can all do dinner again."
"That sounds great. I'm sure the Hayden's haven't let anything happen to their property."
"I know this mother, I just want to make sure the furniture is to Rory's liking."
"I know a wonderful interior decorator in that area if you need it Rory. We can also go shopping if you would like."
"I would enjoy that." Rory said shyly. "We can make plans at dinner. I will let you know, my friend from home and her children will be joining us."
"There is a nanny that works for the Simon's there. She can help with her children during dinner so we are uninterrupted. Let me get you her phone number."
Shira walked out to her office and Elias looked at Logan. "Boy, I need to talk to you. Walk me to the dining room. Rory, if you could give us a few minutes to talk, I'd appreciate it."
"No problem sir. Take him." Rory said.
Elias and Logan
"Sir, can I get you a drink?" Logan asked his grandpa respectfully.
"No Logan, what you can do is first close the door, then tell me when you're going to ask that girl to marry you. You're not going to get anyone that has bluer blood than her nor more suitable for you."
Logan closed the door then sat next to his grandpa. "I know that Sir, which is why I plan to speak to her father tomorrow and get his blessing."
"Do you see a problem with getting his blessing?"
"No issue."
"I have something to tell you. My health hasn't been in the best shape. I have an appointment with an oncologist on Monday morning. They believe it's pancreatic cancer. It's not confirmed but that's what the tests indicate so far. Whatever kind it is, it's too far advanced for anything to be done besides help the pain." Logan's face fell during this conversation. His grandpa had always been rough and cynical but he's also the one who knew Logan the best. "Now I'm not telling you this so you can tell your father or mother. They don't know I've been to the doctor yet. I won't tell them until there is something to tell. I would like nothing more than to see my only grandson walk down the aisle. I would also like to meet the newest Huntzberger but I won't push you toward children until you're ready. I do have two requests."
"What is that grandpa?" He strained to hold back all his tears.
"First, please use your grandmother's ring to give to Rory."
He took a diamond engagement ring and matching wedding band out of his pocket. It had one pear shape diamond in the middle and it has eight diamond clusters going around the band. The wedding band attached also has eight diamond clusters circling it.
"It has been passed down from grandfather to grandson for many generations. It is yours to give to Rory and then you will in turn give this to your eldest grandson when he is in the position to propose. Please add one diamond to the cluster. There is a cluster for each generation that has had the ring on both the wedding band and the engagement ring. Secondly, if you have a son, please include my name somehow. Elias Matthew. If you have a daughter please include your grandmother.'s Katerina Isobel. Please make sure they grow up knowing they're loved by me even if I can't meet them. I already have a trust fund set up for five Huntzberger grandchildren. My lawyer will know what to do when they are born. I updated my will last week and included that information in the paperwork. Please just allow me the pleasure of seeing you marry that girl in there."
Logan had tears rolling out of his eyes at that point. He hugged his grandpa and said he would make sure of it.
He opened the doors so that way his mom and Rory knew they could come in then walked out to the patio to clear up.
Rory and Shira
Rory took a minute to look around the sitting room. She noticed a painting that she didn't the first time. She was studying it when a voice came behind her.
"Logan was 6 and Honor was 10 there. Logan didn't want to sit still for that long but he managed it." Shira said like she was picturing the whole day. "We had to find 3 people to finish it because he was so fidgety but he finally did when his grandpa said he wouldn't let him play whatever sport he was in that weekend if it didn't get done."
"Haha that sounds like him."
"So Rory, I would consider us friends correct?"
"Yes. I would. What can I help you with?"
"Nothing. I just wanted to thank you. I didn't think Logan would find anyone. I thought he would come back and marry either that girl or someone else that he would treat, well just say, he wouldn't treat them right." She had a tear in the corner of her eye. "I just want to say, Logan truly loves you and I can see you love him."
"I do but may I ask, how do you know?"
"I have so many priceless antiques around this room but the one thing you choose to study was the picture of him and his sister. Oh the door's open now. Let's get started on dinner. You must be starving!"
Family dinner
Rory went into the dining room and noticed Logan was on the terrace. She went outside to check on him.
"Hey are you okay?" She asked gently rubbing his back when she talked to him.
"Yeah. I'll tell you about the conversation when we leave. Are we going to Stars Hollow tonight or staying here?"
"I figured we'd go to Stars Hollow. We can all go to graduation together."
"I was gonna ask, what did you get Georgia for graduation?"
"I got her all the accessories she'll need for her dorm. Mini fridge, cooler, coffee maker, coffee for it, dishes, towels, so on and so forth. I told you two weeks and signed your name, remember?"
"Well I think we should get her something else too."
"What's that?"
"A car."
"She has hers here."
"Yeah but she isn't going to want to drive that all the way to California. This way she has one here when she flies home."
"So you want to get her a car?"
"I've talked to the gang and everyone is going to go in on it, I just wanted to clear it with you first. It's going to be a big group present."
"I love the idea. What kind?"
"Well I figure when we get into California, we'll go to the dealerships and let her choose one. I'll approve it first, She doesn't want a gas guzzler or a tank." Rory shut him up by kissing him. She knew that he loved her.
"I love you too Ace. Let's get inside to dinner."
"Sorry everyone, we had some logistics to figure out." Logan said to his mother and grandfather. "What is for dinner tonight?"
"Roast leg of lamb." Shira answered.
Dinner was served and the rest of the conversation was light and airy. They discussed plans for the next week. Logan and Rory figured they would be at the Vineyard on Sunday or Monday so they made plans for dinner on Tuesday night. Shira said she would have the nanny on call if Lane wanted to enjoy a night with adult only company.
After a successful dinner they walked out to Logan's car and he stopped.
He turned to where he was facing Rory and Rory noticed he was crying. They got into the backseat of the car and Rory told Frank to go to Stars Hollow while Logan cried into her arms. "I'm sorry Ace. I don't want you to see me like this."
"You have nothing to apologize for. You can tell me whatever is wrong."
"I'll tell you, just not now. I just want to process."
"Okay. Let me know when you want to talk."
Logan cried almost the whole way to Stars Hollow. He stopped about 10 minutes to town so he could clear his face. "Geez I feel like a girl."
"Trust me, I know you're not." Rory said trying to lighten the mood.
"I love you so much Ace. I don't know what I would do if you weren't here." And he just laid on her.
Rory was really worried. He wondered what transpired between Elias and Logan during their 15 minute conversation.
They got back to Stars Hollow and Logan was regaining his composure. They noticed the lights were on. They walked inside and Chris, Lorelai, and G were watching TV.
"Hey kids. How was dinner?" Chris asked. Then he looked at Logan's face. "Is everything okay?"
"Yeah. It's been a long day. I'm going to get out stuff from the car. I'll be right back." He squeezed Rory's hand.
"I'll go help." Chris said standing up and putting his shoes on.
Chris and Logan
"What's wrong Logan?" Chris asked looking in his eyes.
"I had every intention of visiting this weekend in a great mood and asking you for your daughter's hand in marriage." Chris opened his mouth to talk but Logan continued "but my grandpa tonight told me he's not going to make it much longer and wants to see me get married before he dies. He knows that Rory is the one for me. I haven't told her about any of this. I wanted to talk to you before I proposed. Now I feel like... I don't know."
Chris hugged Logan for a few minutes. Logan released a few more tears. He knew how he felt since he just lost his dad. "For the record, I completely approve of this union. You have every blessing that I can give."
"Thank you." They stood silently for a few minutes so Logan could regain his composure. "Now we should get these inside before Rory worries more about me than she normally does. I have one thing to ask, please don't tell Lorelai about my grandpa. I want you to tell her about my request, but don't mention the rushed wedding. I'll figure something out. Granddad hasn't even told mom and dad
"Logan, you know Rory would marry you tomorrow if you told her about the urgency. I think she would find a pastor tonight and ask him to marry you on the spot. She and I have talked and she and her mom have. She love you so much. She worries about the speed but it's like I told you when you first met. Once you have a Gilmore you do everything in your power to keep them. It's something in their blood."
"Thank you Chris. I think it's more of her eyes." Logan and Christopher hugged again then brought the suitcases and hanging bags inside.
Rory and Lorelai
Rory motioned for her mom to come to her bedroom.
"Something's wrong with Logan and I don't know what to do." Rory said to her mom. She always had the best advice.
"What do you mean?"
"Well we got to the Huntzberger mansion and about 15 minutes into drinks Elias asks Logan to take him to the dining room and asked me to stay behind so he could talk to him. Then about 15 minutes later the door opened but Logan didn't get me. Shira and I talked- remind me to tell you about that conversation later- and she noticed the door was open so we went in the dining room. Logan was outside and wouldn't say anything to me but -oh remind me to tell you about that part later too - he said we'd talk later. The whole way home he cried. I don't know what to do."
"Hun, i think you need to let him process. It seems like it's big if he cried in front of you. As a general rule, men don't cry in front of women. I've seen you dad cry 4 times. When we got married, when you were born, when Georgia was born, when his dad died, and when his grandpa died."
"Okay. So you don't think it's about me?"
"No I don't. I think it's something completely different. Okay they're coming inside now. Let's greet them. Tell me about those conversations later."
"Okay. Love you mom. Thanks."
Chris, Lorelai, Logan, & Rory
"Hello my strapping men. Did you get everything inside?" Lorelai asked the guys.
"Yes my lady we did." Chris said to Lorelai kissing her lightly. "Do you two want to join us? I guess G went to sleep. We're just watching a movie."
Rory and Logan looked at each other. "No I think we're going to call it a night. It's been a long day." Rory said to her parents. "What room is Logan in?" She hoped they would allow them to share a room.
"Well there is nothing I can do about it so you two can stay in your room Ro, just please don't let us hear anything or wake up to anything." Lorelai said to her daughter.
"Don't worry mom. Thanks." She kissed both of them on the cheek. "Night daddy. Love you."
"Buttering me up by calling me daddy huh?" Chris joked "Night Ro."
Chris and Lorelai
"The time has come Lorelai." Chris said quietly. "He asked my blessing."
"Wow. Really? What did you say?"
"Yes. There are other circumstances but I promised I wouldn't say. Before you jump to conclusions, no she's not pregnant."
"That's a relief. Is everything okay?"
"Not really. It will be eventually but no. Rory's fine. Logan's fine. That's all you need to know. Oh and he has a ring."
"So it might be soon?"
"We'll see. Lor, we have one daughter getting engaged and one graduating high school going off to college. When did we get so old?"
"Luckily we started out young so we're still young."
"We are getting older though, but there is no one else I want to get older with."
Rory and Logan
"Hey, how are you feeling?" Rory asked Logan shutting her bedroom door.
"Better now. We should talk. Let me explain myself."
Logan pulled Rory down to sit next to him on his bed.
"I just want to start with my family loves you. I didn't think that was possible. Their emotions tonight were real, not society induced. I love you so much Rory. I can't imagine my life without you. I want to tell you that everyday that I live. I will move heaven and earth for you if you allow me."
"I love you too Logan. I can't see Rory without Logan."
"There's something you need to know though. My grandpa is dying. He's been to the doctor lately and he has an appointment Monday but they think it's pancreatic cancer. They don't think there is anything he can do but pain relief."
Rory was holding Logan while he was saying this. She knew how much his grandpa meant to him. Silent tears streamed down her cheeks.
"He wants to see me married before he passes. He might have a year, he might have six months. I told him I would talk to you."
"We can get married next week at Martha's Vineyard if he wants. Logan, I love you and I would have said yes if you proposed tonight without this preface."
"I don't want to get married next week but I would like to fulfill his wish. He also gave me this to give to you. He wants you to have it. It's been in my family for many generations." He pulled out the ring that his grandfather gave him.
Rory was full on crying now. It was a mix of sadness for Elias and happiness for the ring and tradition surrounding it. "Yes Logan. Yes yes yes ten million times yes."
"Now there is one thing I have to do to the ring first. I need to add a cluster per family tradition. Plus I would like to propose in front of your family and friends. I had it planned for this week at the Vineyard but I didn't think it was fair if you said yes and didn't know you were signing onto a quick engagement. He also want us to name our first born after him or my grandma depending on the sex. His full name is Elias Matthew and her name was Katerina Isobel."
"Can we show my parents? They'll be gone when you do the proposal at Martha's. Wait does my dad know?"
"Yes he does. He knows about everything. I did get his permission Ace."
"Mom! Dad!" Rory went downstairs to her parents who were still watching TV. She showed them the ring.
"OH my god baby girl, that's beautiful. It's so well crafted. It's a family heirloom isn't it?" Logan walked downstairs. "Logan, welcome to the family." Lorelai said with tears. "We have a wedding to plan."
"That's what we need to talk about. We're telling you because you won't be at Martha's but everyone else will be and he's going to propose there. This needs to be a short engagement and no I'm not pregnant."
Logan explained everything about his grandpa to Lorelai since Chris knew already.
Lorelai got up and gave him the biggest hug she's ever give him. "I'm so sorry Logan. I know that you are close to him."
"I am. He's the only person I would do this for. Well Rory too of course but..."
Lorelai hugged him again. "You can talk to either of us if you need to. Will you be spending more time here then?"
"I will probably commute more often, yes."
"So mom, just to be clear, we're not engaged yet. We don't want to take away from G's spotlight. It's her day tomorrow."
"Also, do not mention Elias's illness to anyone. No one knows." Logan said to the group "He wants to confirm everything and be certain on his time left. He will find that out Monday. Ace, I think I should go to the doctor with him."
"Of course babe." Rory assured Logan.
"I'm going to call my grandpa now."
"Hello is Elias awake still? This is his grandson." Logan said to the maid who answered.
"He is in his study. Let me bring him the phone sir."
"Logan, how can I help you?"
"Grandpa, I proposed tonight. She accepted. I also informed her of everything. She's willing to get a reverend to marry us tomorrow if you would like."
"I knew I liked that girl. I'm happy for you Logan."
"Grandpa, one other thing."
"What is it son?"
"I would like to accompany you to the doctor Monday."
"Thank you for the offer. My appointment is at 1 PM at New York Cancer Research. You can pick me up at 10. The paperwork always takes forever."
"I'll be there. and grandpa."
"Yes?"
"She loved the ring. She cried when she saw it."
"Good. Are you announcing your engagement?"
"No. I'm going to formally propose on the beach next week. I wanted to let her know about the speedy engagement before I proposed."
"Smart thinking. I'll see you Monday. Logan, bring that girl with you. She makes me laugh and we all know I will need a good laugh after this."
"No problem sir."
"I told my grandpa I proposed and he was ecstatic. He also wants you go to Monday, Ace. Do you have plans?"
"I was gonna help G pack but that can wait. I'm honored."
"Rory, I was serious when I said my family loves you. If we broke up, they would disown me and adopt you."
"Chris, Lorelai, we have one other thing we wanted to talk to you about."
"What's that?" Chris asked.
"My friends and I, Rory included, want to buy Georgia a car for her graduation. We know she has one here but we want her to have one in California as well."
"That's not a bad idea." Chris said. "If you're sure that is. I don't want to put pressure on you."
"It was actually Finn's idea. He wondered how she was going to get from Rory's place to Stanford on weekends and such and freaked out about public transportation. Also, we don't want her judged unfairly if she has a town car picking her up. We all know how that is."
"What kind of car?"
"We're going to let her pick it out while she's in California. It'll be registered under Rory's name since she has a California license but it'll be all G's."
"That's very considerate. Both the car and asking our approval." Lorelai said. "Are you sure you're not buttering us up because you're pregnant?"
"No. We aren't there yet. Eventually though you will be grandma eventually, hopefully." Logan said looking at Rory.
"Or Mimi or Maw-Maw" Rory added knowing that Lorelai Gilmore-Hayden wouldn't be called Grandma.
Everyone went to bed to wake up in preparations for tomorrow.
Graduation day. post-ceremony -Friday
"G! You did it!" Rory yelled to her little sister. She ran over and hugged her so wildly they ended up falling over.
"Thanks Ro. I loved the cheering section." G said to everyone.
Finn, Colin, Steph, Logan, and Rory might have been a little over-enthusiastic when Georgia's name was called. She certainly had the biggest cheering section.
Logan and Rory didn't tell anyone else their discussion last night. Logan took back the ring so he could propose in the right manner on the beach. They decided they would take it to his jeweler in Edgartown. Colin, Steph, Georgia, and Finn were driving there in one car. Lane and her boys in another, and Rory and Logan would drive Elias there after his appointment. Their excuse is that Elias wanted to take Rory and Logan to dinner alone. The Gilmore's and Francine would be there sometime on Monday along with the rest of the Huntzberger's including Honor and Josh.
Graduation was done. Logan, Finn, Colin, Steph, and G started packing all afternoon. Lorelai and Chris were leaving either tomorrow night or Sunday morning and G was shipping her stuff to Cali as soon as they got back from the Vineyard. Their week was going to be busy. Logan decided that he should probably inform Colin of his intent to propose. He wouldn't tell him the reasoning.
"Colin, walk with me buddy." Logan said. Finn heard and followed as well.
"Yes my man. How can I help you?" Colin looked seriously at Logan. "She's not pregnant is she?"
"Geez you're the third person to ask, no she's not. But I am going to propose. This week at Martha's Vineyard."
"That's great man! I'm so happy. Where's the ring, let me see it." Logan opened the box and showed them. "Wow that's nice. Is it an antique?"
"Dude, you're not going to believe this. My family loves her."
"Why wouldn't I?"
"Elias does."
"Wait, what? I thought the only female he liked was Honor."
"So did I. This is a family heirloom. Passed down from Grandfather to grandson forever. He gave it to me last night to give to Rory."
"That's beautiful. You know she's going to cry, right?"
"That's my plan. I just wanted you to know. I don't want you to propose to Steph and it be outdone. Not that yours is bad or anything but both of our families are going to be there so they would make a bigger deal of Rory."
"I've already got the plan worked out. I need you in it actually. You need to take the picture. Just keep taking pictures. When our family is around on graduation day I'm going to propose. I want that committed to film for life."
"Colin, would you have imagined this five years ago? Both of us proposing to our girlfriends?"
"Not one bit."
They rejoined the group before they were noticed too much.
Richard and Emily gave Georgia an envelope with a check for her graduation present. "Thank you grandma and grandpa. I'll see you at Martha's Vineyard right?"
"Of course dear. We'll be there."
Francine walked up and gave her a hug and had tears in her eyes. "Grandma. Thank you for coming."
"Your grandpa would be so proud of you."
"I think he's here."
"He was so proud of both of you," she said looking at Rory and Georgia. "Here's my present plus I'd like to take you shopping. I am going to fly to California within a month or so, once you're settled into Rory's house. I want to take all three of you," including Logan this time "out to dinner."
"We'd love that grandma." Rory said speaking for the others. "Let us know when you're coming."
Finn, Colin, Logan, and Steph surrounded Georgia. "Now Love," Finn said to G "Your present isn't here. We can't wrap it and frankly I don't want to pick it up."
"We're getting you a car for California" Steph said excitedly. "Finn about had a coronary when he thought of you walking or taking the bus to Rory's when you stay weekends."
"Are you guys serious?" Georgia asked "What kind?"
"Whatever you want." Logan answered. "Ro and I are going to take you car shopping when we get there. You take your pick."
Georgia rounded the group up and hugged them. "I love you all. Rory, I'm so excited for college."
"I'm excited for you too. Come on, Stars Hollow is throwing you a party. Let's go!"
The younger generations went to Stars Hollow while the elders went home to pack for their impending trip.
Stars Hollow parties are always fun. Regardless of the event. This was a blow out. It was a combination, Bon Voyage/Happy Graduation party.
Rory and Chris cut out for a while so they could go prep for their meeting but rejoined after a couple of hours. The motley crew decided to say in Stars Hollow for the night. Colin, Finn, and Steph took the guest bedrooms while Rory and Logan stayed in theirs.
"Did you tell the guys?" Rory said while she closed and locked her bedroom door.
"I told them I was going to propose. Not that I had." Logan whispered. "Why are you locking the door Miss Hayden?"
"Hmmm.. I think that's future Mrs. Huntzberger to you."
"Yes ma'am it is. Now how can I help you future Mrs. Huntzberger?"
"We should celebrate. How do you suggest we do that?"
Things got very heated. Rory had to keep reminding herself that she was at her mom and dads so she had to keep the volume down. They turned on whatever CD was in her CD player and didn't appear until morning.
The weekend.
Chris and Rory both had to be up and out of the house by 8 AM if they were expected to make it to New York by 11 for their board meeting. Hindsight 20-20, they said, they should have stayed in New York last night. No one got much sleep. Rory didn't say her reasons why and Chris didn't dare ask. He had to keep reminding himself that he liked Logan and that they were technically engaged.
"Rory, you know you'll always be my baby. Even when you have your own baby. You'll always be mine."
"Did he tell you his grandpa wants us to name his firstborn after him or his grandma. Elias Matthew or Katerina Isobel. I was thinking Matthew Logan for a boy and Lorelai Isboel for a girl. We can call her Izzy for short like on Grey's Anatomy."
"I'm so happy for you Ro. I can't express it. I was so worried that you would focus only on work and never find that person that makes you whole. Logan expressed to me that he was afraid that I would think he was moving too fast. I told him that once he has a Gilmore girl, there is nothing that person can do but fall at hyper speed. I knew five minutes after I met your mother that I was going to marry her."
"I knew the day of the wake when Tristan tried his shit that I was going to marry him. I just wanted him to be sure."
"I can't wait to walk you down the isle. It will be the happiest day in my life."
"Number five."
"Huh?"
"Mom and I talked and she said she's only seen you cry five times in your life. Your wedding day, the day I was born, the day G was born, the day you found out about your grandpa, and the day you found out about your dad. My wedding day will be number six won't it?"
"Baby girl, it will be number six and seven. Even practicing walking you down I'll cry."
The rest of the car ride was filled was talk of their meeting and how she needed to talk charge of the next one. They would all respect her, according to her dad, Rory wasn't sure still.
They finished the meeting at 3 PM and decided to get lunch before they left town. They made it back to Stars Hollow around 6. Lorelai had everything packed and ready to go. They decided to take the car and stay in New York so they could leave first thing in the morning for the air strip. Their first destination was Hawaii for a week. Chris wrote their itinerary down just in case but he also had his satellite phone so they could always be reached.
Okay I'm ending it here. Please read and review! Like I said I cried when I wrote it.