Recap from the last chapter:
Logan "proposed" to Rory in front of his friends and family and they decided on a September wedding.
Colin proposed to Steph and they're moving to San Francisco
Finn is thinking of buying property in that area as well (aka the whole gang is in California)
Read & Review like always! I'm doing a time jump in this one.
Like always, I don't own anything expect for a few last names and the story line.
Rory POV
It's the end of July which means less than two months until the wedding. We decided to get married September 15th at 3 PM. The wedding is in New York at St. Paul's Cathedral and the reception is at the Windsor Palace in the Rose Room. I'm basically letting the elders take the wedding plans over, although I did write down a list of do's and don't's. They've so far followed my directions. It's going to be a society wedding of course. My maid of honor is Lane and my bridesmaids are Stephanie, Maureen, Honor, Pairs, and Georgia. Logan's best man is Finn and his groomsmen are Colin, Josh, Clyde, Robert, and Andrew, friends of his from Yale. We are going to have his cousin Susie as the flower girl and Steve and Kwan will be ring bearers. My dad of course will walk me down the aisle. We still have more details to figure out but that's a big portion of it. Invitations have been sent to over 300 people, most of which are Hartford Society and my wedding planner Janet was going crazy with the details. We decided to go with a band instead of a DJ. His mom thought it was tacky to have a DJ at a wedding so I didn't fight it. The only thing I care about is that I will be Mrs. Huntzberger by the end of that day.
Eli wasn't getting better but he also wasn't getting worse. News of his condition had gotten out into society after the wedding announcements were sent so people were sending sympathy and condolences along with the wedding acceptance.
Logan and I had to go back for the weekend. I had a board meeting to attend and Logan had to sign more contracts with his dad and the lawyers.
The merge finally happened so Bits and Pieces was officially backed by HPG. Logan had also convinced Mitchum to buy a few online newspapers. He started out with two and when Mitchum saw how much his stock went up, he bought four more. Logan was also head over that. I am so proud of him. He's told me all about his difficulties with his dad and now that he's proven how successful he can be, Mitchum respects him. The way he sees it though, once he settled down with me Mitchum respected him. I told him it's because I wouldn't let him tell Mitchum off half the time. Their family has grown closer now with the issues with his granddad and the wedding.
I still remember telling them about the sudden date. It was during my last board meeting
Both grandmothers and Shira were in the room and we called my mother in since she was currently in Belize.
"Logan and I have decided on an September wedding." I had told the group.
"Why do I sense urgency?" Francine asked "Is there a specific reason?"
"Yes but it is not my place to tell."
"Eli isn't doing well." Shira sadly told her future-in-laws. "This will be his last Christmas with us. I know Rory and Logan are getting married so he can see."
"It was his last request to Logan. That and the engagement ring." I added.
"Oh Shira." Emily said to the elder Huntzberger "I am so sorry. How is he feeling?"
"He has his good days and bad. Rory, did you tell them the story behind her ring?"
"No I haven't told Grandma Emily. I told Grandma Francine when she visited last week. Grandma Emily, The ring Logan gave me has been passed down from Grandfather to Grandson for ages. Each grandson adds a diamond cluster when he presents it to his fiance." Rory took her ring off and showed the eldest Gilmore.
"That is darling. Lorelai, have they sent you a picture of the ring?"
Rory had already talked to her mom and she was on board with the idea.
"Actually Logan showed Chris and I when he asked our permission. He explained the circumstances surrounding the fast date as well." Lorelai answered.
"That's good. Will you be back for the wedding?" Emily asked her daughter.
"Of course mom. I'm not going to miss my oldest daughter's wedding."
We took Georgia car shopping the first weekend we were here and she picked out a Prius. Logan approved because it got 60 miles to the gallon. Finn made sure it was decked out with the best sound system available. The next weekend it was ready for her and Richard sent paperwork over for the insurance on the car.
We made it to Hartford and it was 8 PM on Thursday. We decided last time we were here to lease an apartment for when we're here so we don't have to keep bringing luggage with us. Everything we need is here besides our laptops and those were more portable than suitcases.
3rd Person POV
"Rory, have you thought about moving back to Hartford?" Logan asked.
"Not really. We're established in Palo Alto." Rory answered with a puzzled look on her face. "What are you saying Logan? We just bought a townhouse in Palo Alto."
Logan walked up to Rory and held her while they talked. "I know. I was just wondering if you had. I'm not suggest we do."
"You want to be here for your granddad." Rory said simply.
"I've thought about it but I don't want to leave you for extended times." Logan said. "Once you're my wife, you're stuck with me. For better or worse. So if you're going to back out, now's the time to do it. Although be warned, I will protest strongly."
"Well I didn't wear my running shoes so I guess I'll have to stay." Rory said laughing. She knew that Logan wanted to be back here more often and she encouraged him to visit as much as he wanted. "Have you thought of asking Eli to visit us?"
"I have but I didn't know how you would feel about it."
"Eli has become a granddad to me. I would love it if he visited. He can stay as long as he wants. If he doesn't want to stay with us he can stay in your old apartment. It's still fully furnished."
Rory and Logan decided that since they were starting a new life they would buy a new place with all new furniture and appliances. They also wanted to make sure their old apartments were furnished for when someone stayed. Currently, G was living her Rory's old place.
"I'll talk to him tomorrow after our meeting."
"Hey there's one detail that we need to discuss wedding wise."
"What's that Ace?"
"We need our first dance song."
"Hmmm... Let me pull YouTube up. What kind of music were you thinking? Oh I've got an idea."
Logan pulled up a song and grabbed her again and started dancing.
Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside your kiss
Every day I love you more and more
Listen to my heart, can you hear it sing?
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change, winter to spring
But I love you until the end of time
Come what may, come what may
I will love you until my dying day
Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you
And there's no mountain too high, no river too wide
Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather and stars may collide
But I love you, I love you
Until the end of time
Come what may, come what may
I will love you until my dying day
Oh, come what may, come what may
I will love you, I will love you
Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Come what may, come what may
I will love you until my dying day
"Come What May" from Moulin Rouge?" Rory looked at Logan.
"The lyrics sum up how I feel. I really will love you until our dying day."
"It's perfect. Wait I have another song that makes me think of you. The chorus is actually your ringtone." Rory pulled up 'Begin Again by Taylor Swift and they danced to that.
Took a deep breath in the mirror
He didn't like it when I wore high heels
But I do
Turn the lock and put my headphones on
He always said he didn't get this song
But I do, I do
Walked in expecting you'd be late
But you got here early and you stand and wave
I walk to you
You pull my chair out and help me in
And you don't know how nice that is
But I do
And you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did
I've been spending the last eight months
Thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
You said you never met one girl
Who had as many James Taylor records as you
But I do
We tell stories and you don't know why
I'm coming off a little shy
But I do
But you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did
I've been spending the last eight months
Thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
And we walked down the block to my car and I almost brought him up
But you start to talk about the movies that your family
Watches
Every single Christmas and I want to talk about that
And for the first time what's past is past
'Cause you throw your head back laughing like a little kid
I think it's strange that you think I'm funny 'cause he never did
I've been spending the last eight months
Thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end
But on a Wednesday in a cafe I watched it begin again
"Logan, being with you really makes me feel incredible. You're the best thing that has ever happened to me." Rory said. She started to say more but Logan kissed her and led her to their bed.
"I'm going to show you how incredible you make me feel." Logan said seductively.
The next morning Rory went to her board meeting while Logan went to a meeting with his dad. Rory joined him at the Huntzbergers after his meeting was over so they could discuss the engagement party.
Shira, Emily, Francine, and Janet were in the room discussing themes and food when they saw Rory enter.
"Rory dear," Francine said "you look wonderful. Would you like a drink?"
"That would be nice Grandma. Thank you."
"Is a vodka martini alright?"
"Yes it is. Shira, how are Mitchum and Eli?"
"Eli is doing better than expected. Mitchum is the same."
"We were thinking of inviting Eli to spend some time in the warmth of California."
"When were you thinking?"
"Whenever he wants to come. I think Logan and I are going back tomorrow, we both have work to finish."
"We'll figure out a time. Maybe we can all visit."
"That would be nice."
"Rory, do you think you, Logan, and Georgia can come back in two weeks?" Emily asked.
"It shouldn't be a problem. Is that when you have the party scheduled?" They decided to have the engagement party at the Dragonfly since it was a more casual affair.
"Yes. It's that Saturday at two. Please be here by 12 so we can go over details."
"That's wonderful grandma. Please make sure to include Paris Geller, Lane Kim, Sookie Belleville, and Liz Traveler on that list. Now I do have some input on the flowers. I want to walk down the the isle with blue irises." The wedding colors were blue and silver. The bridesmaids were wearing a baby blue colored mid calf dresses and Lane was wearing a deeper blue dress that was the same length. They all were wearing silver shoes. "It will complement my dress well. You know I need two bouquets correct?"
"Of course Rory." Emily said. "You think this is the first wedding I've planned?"
The next hour was spent discussing guests and seating charts.
Rory messaged Logan.
-We have to be back in two weeks. All of us.
-What for?
-Engagement party
-Shouldn't be a problem. You almost done? I want to get home because you look ridiculously amazing in that dress.
Rory giggled quietly. "Ladies, I hate to leave so soon but Logan just let me know he was done and we are actually leaving early tomorrow to get back to California."
"Of course dear." Emily said.
"Can you ask my son to come in here and greet his mother?" Shira said laughing.
"I'm right here mother." Logan went and kissed her on the cheek. "Now I hate to come and go so quickly but we're running late and have to be in New York shortly."
"Of course you two. We'll see you in two weeks?" Emily said with a smile.
"Yes ma'am. We wouldn't miss it."
"I hope not. This is your wedding after all."
They escaped out the front door and got into Logan's car. "Ace, you look ravishing. I'm seriously the luckiest guy on earth."
"What did your granddad say about visiting?"
"He said he would possibly after the engagement shower."
"Great. Now speaking of showers..."
Rory and Logan got back to their apartment and Logan showed her how appreciative he was.
back in California
This was the shortest trip they've made. Rory and Logan left Thursday afternoon and got back Saturday afternoon. They both had work to get back to. Luckily the house they bought had a big office.
Their new townhouse had three stories and an attic. The master bedroom was on the top floor and four guest bedrooms on the second floor. The master bedroom was everything Rory wanted. It had a nook for her to sit and read. There was a walk in closet that was big enough to hold all of her clothes, all of Logan's clothes, and still have room left. There was a double bathroom connected. It had to walk on deck that she wanted as well. She sat a table and two chairs on the deck so they could drink coffee and read the newspaper if they wanted.
The other bedrooms weren't near as big as the master but they all had a sitting couch and medium sized walk in closet. There are two bathrooms on that floor, one on each end.
The first floor had their office, a playroom/den, the kitchen, the dining room, the library, the sitting room, and another bathroom. The backdoor opened to a big backyard that was already fenced in so Rory and Logan toyed with the idea of a pet.
They knew the house was too big for them currently but they were thinking toward the future. They knew they wanted at least three children and Rory told Logan she wanted to start trying as soon as they got married. She knew they were both getting older and they didn't want to be in their 50's when their children left the house. Rory gave her suggestions of Matthew Logan for a boy and Lorelai Isboel for a girl.
They hadn't held a housewarming party yet but their close friends, including Maureen, had all come by to visit. Colin and Steph stayed with them while their apartment was being finished when they moved here. Lane and her boys were scheduled to visit after the wedding. She secretly wanted Lane to move with her but she knew it wouldn't happen.
Sunday morning they both went to their in-home office so they could catch up. Rory had to finish her column so Bill could get it in the Tuesday edition. She and Bill decided she would do three to four articles a week for the features section and her column would run Tuesday and Thursday.
Good morning California. Cons of being a homeowner. As you remember from last week my fiance and I purchased a townhouse in Palo Alto. Well today came home to water all over the kitchen. Apparently a pipe burst. Everything under my sink is destroyed and some of it even got into the carpets so I'll have to to clean that but fixing the pipe is crazy. It's the weekend so no plumber is open. I used to live in an apartment that had a maintenance staff so they would come up, day or night, to fix what issues I have. I have no maintenance staff to call now. Luckily my fiance is smart and figured out how to fix it until the hardware store opens and he can get some pipes to replace them. I hope it's not bigger than a few pipes but I realize now how lucky I was. Now that I can't use my sink I've decided this is the perfect opportunity to use paper plates and plastic forks and order out for dinner. You know, you can't leave dishes out overnight. Talk to you in a few days. Also, 7 weeks until my big day!
Rory looked over her column a few times and decided it was good. She was getting up to get a drink and heard the bell ring. Logan walked out of his office at the same time but Rory got to the door first.
"Steph, are you okay?" Steph was standing at the door and looked angry.
"No. Can I come in?" she asked. Her eyes were puffy and cheeks red and she was still in her PJ's.
"Of course, what's wrong?" Rory asked.
"Colin. Finn. Boys!"
"Oh no. What did they do?" Rory asked her looking up at Logan. Logan shrugged his shoulders.
"Well Finn came over last night. He and Colin stayed up late drinking and I heard the door. I assumed it was Finn leaving. Well Colin didn't come back into bed again, I thought he was watching a movie or something. Well I woke up and there were three girls in various stages of nakedness. I just walked out. I realized when I walked out though that I left my phone, keys, and money in the house so I need someone to pay for that cab."
Logan rushed outside to pay the taxi driver. He called Colin while he was outside.
"Hey man."
"Hey have you seen Steph? She wasn't here when I woke up." Colin said nervously.
"Yeah she's here. She took a cab here. What happened last night?"
"Oh man. I knew I'd have hell to pay."
"What happened? Do I need to come over?"
"You might. Finn hasn't woken up and two of these girls are passed out cold as well."
"I'll be there in a half hour or so. Colin- you're gonna have a lot of explaining to do to Steph."
"Thanks man and I know."
"Girls, I'm going to go smack Colin around a little. Do you need anything? Ro, do you have cash to pay the delivery guy?"
Rory got her purse and looked in it. "I have $40. Do you think that'll be enough?"
"I know you'll probably order more so here's $60 more just in case." Logan gave Rory the money and kissed her. "Love you."
"You too."
Logan leaned down and kissed Steph on the cheek and hugged her. "He's hooked hun. I know he didn't do anything."
"Thanks Loogie." She laughed
"See you Stephie."
Rory and Steph
"Do you want to talk about it or talk about something else?"
"Rory, I know he didn't sleep with anyone, it's the fact that he invited three women I don't know into our home without so much as trying to tell me and they felt comfortable enough to strip for my fiance."
"So you went to bed and it was just Finn and Colin?"
"Yes. It started because Robert came down to visit. Him, Finn, and Colin all were playing poker for a bit but Robert left before I went to sleep. They tried calling Logan."
Rory blushed when she remembered why Logan didn't answer his phone.
"I don't want to know." Steph said laughing noticing Rory's grin. "I have to say this for the millionth time. I'm so happy Logan found you. You are his equal in every way possible. You're both smart, driven, and you make your own path. I was convinced he was going to end up having a heart attack by overworking. Last year, he would have been at work on a Sunday. This year he's at home, he might be working but he's still at home relaxing."
"I do love me a powerful man." Rory said giggling. "Anyway, continue. Robert left."
"Yes. Robert left and it was just Finn and Colin so they decided to play on the X-Box. I went to bed when they mentioned Call of Duty. I was asleep when I heard the door open and close again and went back to bed because I assumed it was Finn leaving. I heard the X-box kick on again so I figured he was still playing or something. I don't remember anything after that. I had a few glasses of wine so I slept like a baby. I was so mad when I woke up to that, I put a random pair of shoes on and ran out the house."
Rory looked at Steph and she was in Pj's and slippers.
"Come upstairs. I have clothes and shoes. Luckily we're the same size."
Steph changed into a dress and sandals and they walked out onto the deck. "Do you want another glass of wine or a cup of coffee perhaps?"
"Coffee is best I think. I don't want to yell at him while I've been drinking."
"Okay wait here." Rory went to the sitting area and brewed a cup of Columbia coffee on her new K cup machine. She made sure there was one in this room, the guest rooms, the office, and the kitchen. She knew how essential coffee was for a lot of her guests. She brought back two cups of coffee plus creamer and sugar. Steph fixed her coffee the way she liked it while Rory fixed hers.
"Do you really have a coffee machine in your bedroom?"
"Well it's perfect for the days we don't want to go outside of the bedroom."
"Rory, has yours or Logan's naked ass been on these chairs?"
"No, I'm not one for public nudity. I can't say much for the rest of the house though."
"Dirty!" Steph said laughing. Rory heard her phone ringing.
"Hang on Steph."
"My dearest daughter! I miss you!" Lorelai yelled into the phone.
"Hi mom. How's it going?"
"California is sure bright and sunny. How do you do it everyday?"
"Wait you're here?"
"We just landed in San Francisco. I thought you'd want to show the newly cultured Hayden's your new digs."
"Of course. Steph's here in crises mode but I don't think she'd mind. Let me ask her. Oh and tell dad the car service isn't in use and they know my address and G's"
Rory walked out to the deck and told Steph about her mom.
"Lorelai's here! Really. Maybe she can give me some insight. Tell her to get her butt over here."
Rory walked back into her bedroom.
"Come over. Send dad to see G. Steph needs some serious girl talk."
"I'll be there in thirty minutes apparently."
Rory sent a couple of messages.
Mac: -Hey babe. Mom and dad are in town. Mom's coming here to help with girl talk. Dad's been sent to G's.
G: -Dad's on his way over
She quickly got both responses
Mac -Sounds good. Finishing cleaning now and we'll be there. Apparently we're having a dinner party. What should I get?
G -Thanks for the warning.
Mac -Pick up Steak and the fixing. Get really durable paper plates unless you want wash everything in the bathroom.
G: -They called from the airstrip in SF. Mom's gonna be at my house in 20 minutes or so. Dad'll be there five minutes later. We're grilling.
Mac: -Sounds good. How's Steph?
G: - I can drive you know. Why else would you buy me a fancy car if you didn't want me driving it?
Mac: - Upset. Knows Colin is innocent but wishes there weren't three almost naked women in her new house.
G: - Dad's already on his way.
Mac: Yeah I know. He feels bad. We'll be there soon. Need wine?
Mac: -Get some for later.
"Okay. The boys are picking up dinner since it's already noon. We'll snack until three or so. Is that fine?" Rory asked Steph.
"What did he say about Colin?"
"That he feels horrible."
"He does?" Steph said with a glimmer of hope. "I'm waiting for one of us to bolt. We've been together for years but we've broken up time and time again. We've hurt each other so many times I don't know how to keep count but we always find our back. I love him more than I thought possible. Did you know we had just gotten back together when we first met?"
"No. What happened?"
"Well a few month prior to that we got in a fight about plans for winter break. I said I wanted to go to the beach and the ocean. He wanted to go snowboarding. He took this girl named Brittany snowboarding with him after we fought. He came back and I was at the Vineyard with Kyle I think was his name. We had such a big fight that the cops were called because I was throwing things at him and they would hit the wall. We keep hurting each other but we keep coming back. We got back together about a month before we met you and I told him that was it. I wasn't doing the break up get back together thing again. It hurt too much. I was done. I wanted him and only him. We've been really good since then. Stupid arguments but we've stayed strong. He's had temptations, I've had temptations but we haven't faltered. Which is why I know he didn't do anything but it still hurts."
"I'm so sorry Steph." The girls turned around and it was Colin and Lorelai. "I am so sorry that I made you believe that you're nothing but the greatest thing ever. I know we've both had issues but I don't want to screw this up. You're right. I don't want anyone else. Just you. I heard your story. When we broke up and got back together I felt like my heart was in a million pieces but you have each and every piece. It won't happen again.
Rory walked away and let Colin sit in his seat. She closed the doors so they could talk in private then she ran and hugged her mom.
"Not that I care but how did you get in?"
"Your adorable fiance." Lorelai explained. "He was dropping Colin off at the same time. He said something about getting dinner."
"Yeah we're going to grill out. How's your trip? How long are you here for?"
"Well I wanted to talk to you. We still have a few weeks off still but we're sick of traveling. Do you think we could stay here for the week? We'll go back to Stars Hollow after that, we just wanted to stay in vacation mode for a while longer."
"Of course. We have guest rooms for a reason."
"You sure? We can just stay with G at your old apartment.
"No, you can stay here. You can fly back with us for the engagement party. That's two weeks from Friday. The party's on Saturday."
Rory showed Lorelai what room they could stay in. She called it the Presidential Suite. Just because she could. Eventually Chris, G, and Finn joined them on the patio and thirty minutes later Steph and Colin came downstairs.
Colin smacked Finn on the head "Owe mate. What's that for."
"Letting them dumb girls sleep naked on the floor. I passed out and expected you would take them to your apartment since it's just a few doors down."
"Sorry mate. I was passed out too. I figured they'd leave. Sorry Stephie poo. It won't happen again."
"You're damn right it won't."
Logan came in an hour later. Everyone was already on the patio drinking, listening to music, and talking.
Rory went inside to help him with the groceries.
"So apparently my granddad was serious about his visit to California." Logan said to Rory. "He'll be here tomorrow."
"Wow really? That's great. My parents are staying with us, is that going to be a problem?"
"No. We have more than enough room. Dad's overnighting us some of his things. Can you be here tomorrow accept them?"
"My mom will be here."
"Good. I'm excited to show him this." He smiled looking around at the house he bought and decorated with his soon-to-be-bride.
"You have every right to be proud babe. I know I am."
"Just a warning, he's bringing Pierre."
"His butler?" Rory questioned. She had never heard of Pierre.
"No his dog. It's a Shih Tzu. Purebred. He's about 5 years old or so."
"That'll be perfect. We can see if we dog people."
"The dog is pretty smart and is housebroken or Granddad wouldn't have it."
"Is he flying alone? Do I need to meet him at the airstrip?"
"One of us needs to. I have light meetings. I'll reschedule and rearrange them. He'd probably prefer you though." he chuckled.
He was still amazed at how well Rory fit in each piece of his life. His family loved her, his coworkers did too. His friends were her friends. Her family was his family. They walked out to their group.
Twenty minutes or so later, Rory and Lorelai went inside to get plates and silverware and the salad ready. Logan was going to start grilling.
"Kid. I'm so proud of you. This life you've created here is beautiful."
"Thanks mom. I couldn't have done it without you and dad. You've always supported me."
"Babe. It was no problem. This house is gigantic. Is the third floor all your room?"
"Basically. It also has a nursery so when we have a baby he or she will be close by and not on another story. Plus the attic entrance."
"Look at you, engaged, living in California and talking about children."
"Did I tell you about my dress?"
"No, I didn't know you picked it out."
"Steph and I went shopping last weekend. It's beautiful. It's in the attic. Let's go see it now." Rory went to the stairs and paused for a minute. "Steph. Come here."
Steph ran to the stairs. "What's up."
"I'm showing mom the thing of beauty."
"Oh let's go!"
"I told Logan he wasn't allowed in the attic until after the wedding. This is wedding HQ here."
Rory opened the door to the attic and walked up. She bought a mannequin from the bridal store and it was hanging there.
"Oh my god Rory. This is a thing of beauty."
"If I could wear it everywhere I went, I would."
Her dress was an Vera Wang white Tulle ball gown with scroll lace appliqués on bodice and tulle and patterned net skirt with scattered pearls.
"I think instead of a full length veil you should wear a tiara with a short veil. It works well with the Gilmore face."
"Thank you mom! I knew I showed you for a reason. I'm going to wear my new Jimmy Choos that we bought to match as well. She showed her the shoes. The guys are all wearing tux's with dark blue vests underneath. Grandma is insisting on tails of course. It's all coming together. I'm so excited."
"What does my mother of the bride dress look like?"
"Well I didn't want to pick it out without you so we can go shopping one day. I'm off Fridays. Let's all go Friday!"
The girls figured it was time to head back downstairs, the men alone with fire could end up bad. Then they heard a boom and ran down. Rory ended up falling down the last few steps attempting to run. She got up and limped out to the patio and saw that Finn had even more fireworks.
"Finn, do you keep those on you at all times or something?" Rory yelled at him. Logan noticed she was slightly limping so he ran over to her.
"Are you okay Ace?" He asked with concern.
"No I thought something happened and the house was being blown up so I ran downstairs and I fell down the last few. I think it's just a twist." Logan carried her to the patio chair and checked her ankle.
"I'm not sure babe. It's swelling already. I think we should go to prompt care and have it checked out."
"No. I hate hospitals. The last time I was in one was when I broke my arm."
"Well you might have broken your ankle. Let's go. I'll carry you to the car. Who's parked in back?"
"I did." Finn said sheepishly. "I'm sorry Love. I really am. Come on, we'll get you to the hospital. I'll drive."
"Chris, G, & I will stay here and clean up." Lorelai volunteered.
"You can't use water from the kitchen. The pipe burst while we were in Hartford. We have to call a plumber to come here tomorrow and fix it." Rory told her.
"Shoot. Don't worry. We'll figure it out."
Two hours and a cast later, Rory did indeed break her ankle. It was a simple fracture so it should heal within three weeks but that meant no weight on that ankle. She wasn't allowed to go back to work for the first week either. The doctor sent her home with pain medicine, antibiotics, and strict orders not to move. After the first week, she could walk around in the boot but carefully. If she put too much weight on it, it would make the break worse and she would have to get surgery. Finn felt horrible.
"I'm your slave for the month." Finn volunteered. "I'll be your slave for a year if I have to. I'm so sorry Love."
"I know Finn. I should have guessed that it would be fireworks. Seriously though, do you have them on you constantly?"
"I stashed a few cakes in the guest coat closet after you moved in and planned on shooting them off during your house party."
"Logan, I can't sleep in our bedroom." Rory said to her doting fiance. "Don't worry I have a plan. Finn, here's how you can make it up to us. Help me set up the den for her. We need to have it stocked with everything. A mini fridge so she can snack. A coffee pot with 100's of those pods, a TV, her movies, and a BluRay player with a long cord so she doesn't have to get up to change DVD's but she can also watch Netflix if she wants."
"I'll drop you off and go to best buy now. It's still open right?"
"Should be. It's only 7."
"I'm hungry babe." Rory said. "But I'm also sleepy and it's starting to hurt a little. Oh shit. Bill's expecting me in the office tomorrow!"
"Don't worry. You won't be there. You have a note and I'm an owner so he won't object. Plus I'll take a picture of you in the cast for proof. What do you want to eat?"
"That steak sounded really good earlier."
"I'll make another one when we get home."
They made it home and Chris actually made the steaks up and had three ready for them when they got back. Logan carried Rory to the patio and sat her in one of the lounge chairs.
"I'm glad you're here for the next couple of weeks because so am I." Rory said to her mom and dad.
"Oh no baby girl. I'm sorry but not sorry." Lorelai said hugging her. "Where did Finn go? We made sure he had food too."
"He's on a Best Buy run. Logan and him are going to set the den up so I can watch movies and relax. Doctor said the break is super fragile and I can't put any pressure on it for the first week. Oh no Logan! Eli's coming to visit tomorrow!"
"That's fine. I should probably hire a nurse though. I'll find out from dad if he has one full time. Ace, I'm going to call my dad. Do you need anything?"
"Ice tea?"
"Coming up."
"Hey dad. How's it going?"
"Good. Are you ready for dad?"
"Yeah, Rory's excited. Does he have a full time nurse or anything? Should I hire someone for the week? A maid even?"
"It wouldn't help. He needs help with his medicine sometimes."
"I'll get both. I need one now anyway."
"Why what's wrong?"
"Rory fell down the stairs and broke her ankle. She's on strict orders not to walk for the first week."
"Are you sure you want dad this week then? We can reschedule. That'll be off before her wedding right? Emily would have a cow."
"Yes we want him to visit. No need to reschedule, Yes it will be off, she asked and you're right Emily would probably try to get an actress that looks like Rory for the pictures."
"I'll call a maid service tomorrow."
"Don't mention the Gilmore last name. Reputations of Emily might follow across the continent."
"See you later dad. We're going to invite everyone here soon for a housewarming party. It'll probably be after the wedding."
"Do you need anything for your place?"
"No. We're good thanks. See you later."
Logan walked back to the patio and noticed Lorelai, Rory, Steph, and G all talking in one corner and Colin and Chris talking in the other. Twice in one day he was amazed at this life.
Finn got back around 10 with everything that Rory would need plus some. He brought a dorm sized fridge, a small flat screened smart tv, a DVD player, a Roku, an extension cord and extended HDMI cord, and another pod coffee machine. Then he went to the grocery store and bought 10 boxes of various pod coffees, every candy and chocolate he saw. His final stop was at Bed Bath and Beyond where he bought her a new pillow, pillowcase, blanket, leg rest, a bell, and permanent markers.
He signed the first signature on her cast. Rory already was still sitting on the outside chair when she heard the doorbell ring. Chris got up and looked through the peephole and noticed it was Finn.
He helped him set up the den and then Finn picked Rory up and took her into her new suite.
"Finn. All is forgiven." Rory said hugging him.
"You're sleeping here aren't you?"
"Yes. I can't go upstairs and I don't want Logan to have to carry me up and down."
"How are you going to get to the bathroom?"
Rory hadn't thought of that ahead of time.
"I'm taking next week off with her." Logan stated. "Plus her mom, dad, and my dad will be here. I'm also hiring a maid and nurse." Rory looked at him. "For grandpa mainly."
"Do you need another chair for your granddad? I can get one."
"That might not hurt. Do you have an extra?"
"We have plenty at the hotel that aren't used anymore."
"I'll just go to Ikea tomorrow. Do you wanna come?"
"Sure. I'll be here in the morning. Rory, I got you a bell so you can ring instead of having to yell for attention. Again love. I am so sorry. If I didn't light the firework off, you wouldn't be like this."
"You more than made up for it. Plus I'm just clumsy."
I wish Eli had actually been a nice granddad in the show. Who knows though. He was only in one episode. Maybe since Mitchum warmed up to him, he would too.
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