Okay Recap!

Jess is psycho. We'll find out why later :) I promise you will. Just not right away.

Eli visited for the week and ended up leaving his dog, Pierre, with Rory and Logan

Chris and Lorelai stayed with them for the remainder of their vacation and they're going back to SH along with Finn, Colin, Steph, Maureen, Rory, Logan, and G for the engagement shower.

There was a small connection with Luke and Lorelai but it ended quickly.

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Rory POV

Grandma Emily of course called us at 8 AM on the dot to make sure we were awake. None of us were since we didn't get to our apartment until 3 and didn't get asleep until almost 4 but when grandma calls, she doesn't stop. We were all scheduled to meet in Stars Hollow at noon to go over the last minute details.

Mom and dad left right away with G so they could go home and get ready. Steph, Colin, and Finn went to see their respective parents. They were all going to meet at the Dragonfly at 2 for the actual party. That left Maureen, Logan, and I. Maureen was my size so I gave her a nice dress and matching shoes. I didn't want to make her feel like she had to spend a lot of money on clothes she wouldn't wear again. We were all dressed and presentable by 11 and decided to go to Lukes for a cup of coffee before heading to the dragonfly.

Once we got into Stars Hollow we called Lane to meet us at Lukes. She was finishing getting the boys up so she couldn't but she said she'd meet us before the party. Honor and Josh were due at 12, per mothers orders. We got into Lukes.

"Luke! I need coffee. A ton of it STASAP. Sooner than as soon as possible." I yelled to the back. Then I looked up and Jess was behind the counter, black eye and all.
"Rory. We need to talk."
I ran out as fast as possible followed by Logan and Maureen. I looked back in and saw Luke yelling at Jess.
"Let's go to the Dragonfly."

Jess

I knew she couldn't go without her coffee so I offered to help Uncle Luke with the afternoon rush which he gratefully accepted. Lane was off for the day because of the party. I heard her voice and knew I shouldn't rush. I peeked through the peephole in the storage room and saw that she was there looking spectacular. I noticed Logan and another girl was behind her but I didn't care. I needed to talk to her. I needed to explain what I felt. I knew that if I had a chance to talk to her one on one without her coworkers, that she would understand how I feel. She would realize that we were right.

"Rory, we need to talk." I said quietly. Then she ran.

I went to chase after her but Uncle Luke stopped me.

"What are you doing? Was Lore right when she called me the other day? Are you insane Jess? Stalking her? Going to her house? Is that how you got the black eye?"
"Don't worry. It's not your business."
"It certainly is. Leave her alone Jess."
"I need to talk to her. She shouldn't be marrying that putz. It should be me."
"Well you made sure to screw that up when you left her without telling her two times."
"I know but I'll make it right."
"Don't go near her. I mean it or I'll"
"You'll what? Nothing, that's what I though. I'm sorry you didn't get your Gilmore but I'm sure as hell getting mine."

I walked out and looked around. They were already gone. I looked at my watch and saw it was 12 so they were probably at the Dragonfly. The party was at 2. That would give me plenty of time to figure out what I need to say. I decided to go to my moms and get ready. I had a fancy party to attend.

3rd Person POV

"I can't believe he's here." Rory said angerly. "Though I shouldn't be surprised. He said he booked a ticket home for yesterday. But this isn't his home. His home is Chicago or New York. Not here."
"Rory, don't worry. We're all here, plus my dad and granddad. Trust me, no one will get to you without getting through us first." Logan said.
"Rory, I've known most of your friends less than 24 hours but I don't think they're going to let anyone get to you. You all seem more like family than friends."
"We are." Rory said. "I'm just freaking out. I can't wait to get back home."

Rory realized at that minute that Stars Hollow was no longer home to her. It was her childhood and where she grew up but home was California. She loved being there. She loved the coffee and the running trails. She even picked up bike riding with Logan.

"Let's go. If we're late Shira and the grandmothers will flip." Rory said grabbing Logan's hand. "Sookie will have coffee for me."

They walked to the Dragonfly and saw that all three families were already there including Chris and Lorelai.

She gave her mom a hug and whispered in her ear "He's at Luke's."
They broke apart and Lorelai told her "Don't worry, nothing will happen. This is yours and Logan's day."

Rory, Logan, and Maureen found Shira, Emily, and Francine.

"Good morning ladies. You all look wonderful." Rory said to her family "Everyone, this is my friend Maureen from California. She's the other bridesmaid. Maureen, this is my Grandma Emily, Grandma Francine, and Logan's mom Shira."
"Nice to meet you dear. Are you coming for the fitting in a couple of weeks?"
"I believe so. Rory said something about a board meeting and that she would meet up with the wedding party after?"
"Yes. She has the Hayden meeting to attend. We'll all go to Vera and try on dresses. She'll meet up with us after it's over."
Rory had already talked to her grandparents and they agreed to help her with the cost of the bridesmaid dress for Maureen and Lane. Honor, G, Steph, and Paris could all afford their own dresses. Rory's going to bring her dress back with her that week so it can be at the church for the wedding. When they go to the fitting it'll be a month until the wedding. Rory and Logan couldn't wait.

Guests started arriving. Lane had her notebook ready to take down the name of the person who brought the gift and what give was brought so they could send their thank you cards when they get back. Paris and Jamie showed up around 1. Maureen and Paris talked so Rory walked around and interacted with the other guests. Finn, Colin, and Steph arrived with their families around 130. Rory could see Logan talking to the boys and they started looking around. The people from the town arrived around 145. She saw in the group Liz and her husband TJ come in. She was happy that she didn't see Jess with them. She kept making the rounds and thanking people for coming.

She decided she needed coffee so went into the kitchen. She poured her cup and turned around and Jess was there.

"What are you doing?" She wondered to herself if Colin had gotten that restraining order or not. "You're not invited."
"Lizzie was and so I just gatecrashed behind her."
"What did you pull an invisible man? How did no one notice. Never mind. It doesn't matter. You need to go. Logan's going to be looking for me in a minute."
"That's all I need. Rory it's us. You know we're meant to be. Come on it's always supposed to be us. I know it, you know it, hell Luke even knows it."
"No we're not. I'm with Logan now."
"What does that matter?"
"This is my engagement party." She was trying to walk towards the door the whole time but he kept blocking it. "You need to leave now. Trust me, if any of my friends or family see you here, you're not going to be happy. That black eye? It's gonna feel like sunshine when they're done."
"Oh ya. I owe that prick for the black eye. What you're not calling him?"
She regretted at that minute not having pockets for her phone in that dress. "Just please go."

She saw someone was trying to open the door but Jess kept blocking it. She hoped whoever it was would come to the other side door.

"No Rory. I'm sober now but I still have the same thoughts. I know you're my soulmate."
"I might be yours but Logan is mine. He's my fiance. He knows me better than anyone. Leave now." She heard the side door open and saw Logan, Colin, and Finn. "Thank god" She ran to Logan and he kissed her and told her to go to the party that guests were wondering where I was.
"Boys, I should get back to my party. Can you escort Mr. Mariano out?" Logan said to Colin and Finn. They all had looks on their face that said they weren't playing.
"Come on bud." Colin said. "Out the back. Now."
He grabbed Jess by one arm and Finn grabbed the other.
Logan and Rory stopped in the storage room for a minute while Rory regained herself. "I don't know what to do to get him to stop."
"We're going home tomorrow. Hell we can go home tonight if you want. He won't bother you again. I promise. I'm sorry. How long were you in there?"
"Felt like eternity but in actuality it was five minutes or so."
"Come on. Let's put your society face on and go open presents and play games."

Ten minutes later Colin and Finn came back and nodded to Logan. Colin sat down with Steph and Finn took his seat next to Logan since he was the best man.

"Can I have everyone's attention" Logan said loudly. Guests around sat down and looked towards Logan and Rory. "On behalf of my fiance and I we want to thank you all for coming to our engagement party. I know that Sookie has prepared a fabulous cake and appetizers. Please feel free enjoy cake while we open presents."

Rory and Logan got their cake first and sat down and ate. Lane was next to Rory since she was maid of honor. They all ate cake and talked. Rory told Lane that she wanted to talk to her privately later. She didn't want to go into details at the party. She saw Steve and Kwan was sitting with Mrs Kim.

The rest of the party went without a hitch. They got a lot of things that they needed and Rory's mom and dad made sure she was set in coffee by buying her 2 cases of coffee pods. Their Gilmore's bought them a trip for two to Barcelona with no expiration date. The Huntzbergers bought them a subscription to Omaha steaks for three years. Logan loved that because it would give him an excuse to grill constantly. Francine gave Rory the tiara that she wore during her wedding and new 100% Egyptian cotton sheets. The tiara was intended for her daughter but since she never had a daughter it went straight to Rory. Honor and Josh gave them a set of keys to their vacation home on the Bahamas and told them they were welcome anytime. Sookie and Jackson bought them a complete set of Rachael Rae cookware and a new stainless steel grill set. Stars Hollow gave them a "congratulations" wagon, which came on an actual wagon. There was a basket full of homemade breads and cookies, what looked like handcrafted bookends, and hand knitted throws. There were three collages. One of Rory growing up, one of Logan growing up and one of their journey together so far. They collected pictures of Logan from his parents and of the couple from their friends. They also had a note that said they would make one of their children when the time came. Colin's parents said he had their present shipped directly to their house. He got them a china cabinet for their dining room. Maureen got them a nice Nikon camera. Paris and Jamie got them a full bathroom set including towels, wash clothes, and floor mats. There was another box and it said on it "DO NOT OPEN HERE. OPEN IN PRIVACY". They were definitely intrigued with those contents. Lane and her mom told her she could have an item that she wanted from the antique shop. She told Lane they would pick it out after the party and they could talk. Colin and Steph got them new sliverware and dishes and got them personalized coffee mugs. Finn got them a year of maid service. There was one present in there that had no name but it was a first edition of Howl and a note that said "I didn't write on the margins this time." They both knew who it was from but didn't say anything aloud.

Jess knew that he really couldn't compete against Rory and her friends. He still wanted to talk to her and explain his feelings. Maybe she would talk to him after they opened his gift.

Her mom and Chris told them to go to Lane's after the party and that they would supervise clean up. They thanked everyone one more time and everyone left. Paris and Jamie went to her mom's in Hartford but planned on meeting everyone for dinner that night at 7. Colin, Steph, and Finn went with their parents, Logan had some things to go over with his dad and granddad so he went with them to Hartford. Rory, Lane, Maureen, and G went to Kim's Antiques and looked through everything. They all planned at meeting up at Rich Man's Shoe at 8 that night for dinner.

Lane's mom was there showing everyone what they should get. Rory ended up settling on an antique dresser set. It had a set of end tables and lamps that matched. She said she would take care of shipping it to her as well. She made sure to take a picture so she could show Logan but she knew he would love it. Mrs Kim pulled Rory aside and said this was for giving Lane confidence and not allowing her to settle in a failing marriage. She might not believe in divorce but she also didn't believe in her daughter being treated like she was.

The girls went to Rory and G's parents house so they could talk in privacy. It was only 5 so they had a few hours before they had to drive to New Haven. Rory spent the next hour catching G, Lane, and her parents on everything with Jess. G and Lane didn't know anything and her parents didn't know about the Dragonfly incident or the present.

"So he's psycho and in love?" Lane said "Horror movie much?"
"No joke. Logan doesn't want me to be alone anymore. He's hired private security for the house and both offices. I wouldn't be surprised if I have someone following me now. He gave me pepper spray yesterday."
"I've seen every horror movie and there are a ton that show the guy who's in love going psycho. Someone ends up dead."
"Don't say that Lane. No one's going to die."

Rory, G, and Lane talked for another hour or so until 7 then they decided to hit the road to Rich Man's Shoe. They met up with Logan, Colin, Finn, Steph, Paris, and Jamie. The bartender is the same one who worked when the boys went to Yale so he started everyone with a round of drinks on the house.

"A toast." Logan said loudly. "to family. Since that's what we are. We're family."
"I have a toast." Jamie said to everyone. "It's true that we're all family. Which is why I want to make it official. Paris Gellar. You're a spitfire and insane. I've known it since the day that I asked you out and Rory had to clarify it for you. You drive everyone you meet nuts. But you're also fiercely loyal and protective of those you love. Meeting you all those years ago is the best thing that's ever happened to me. Will you marry me?" He was on his knee with an engagement ring.
"Of course Jamie." Paris said crying.
"Oh my god. Let me see." Rory said crying for one of her best friends. "I'm so happy for you."
"Rory, will you be my maid of honor?"
"I feel like I'm getting proposed to again. Of course I will."

The bartender saw what happened and he shouted "Hooza" and everyone did the same. They got another round from a different patron.

The girls went out to dance while Colin, Finn, Logan, and Jamie stood back and looked around. Jamie went to Princeton so he didn't have memories from here but the other three were Yalies. Ten minutes later a couple of girls walked up.

"Hey Logan. Do you remember me?" The skimpy blond asked.
"No not particularly."
"I'm Vanessa. We met my freshman year. You were a sophomore."
"Why are you still here then? Shouldn't you have graduated by now?
"I took a couple of years off then came back. Now can I buy you a drink or can you buy me one? Or we could just skip drinks all together and go back to my place."
"I don't think my fiance would appreciate me leaving her here alone."
"You don't think she's used to sharing by now? The Logan I knew wasn't one to settle down."
"Well I've changed. Excuse me please."

Logan walked away and found Rory. He kissed her so suddenly that she almost fell. He told her about the confrontation. They turned around and saw the girls were still talking to the rest of the guys and they looked trapped. She tapped Steph and Paris's shoulder who got Maureen and G. They all went over and watched Rory approach the table.

"Hello kids. How's it going?" Rory said in her fake society voice. "I'm Rory, Logan's selfish non sharing fiance. Who are you?"
"Leaving," Vanessa said. "Are any of you coming?" asking the guys.
"No I think we're good here doll." Finn said with his arm around Maureen.

The group laughed as the three girls left. The rest of the night was smooth.

Rory went to the bathroom to check her messages. She had two missed calls and a voicemail. She decided to check it.

Rory, it's Jess. I know I'm the last person you want to hear from. Please hear me out. I didn't realize how together your life was when I saw that wedding invitation. I thought it was a set up by your grandparents or something. I see that you're happy though so I'll leave you alone now. I'm going to Philly. I met some people in Iraq that are gonna get a place with me. I'll always love you even if you don't love me.

She walked back out and grabbed Logan and let him hear the message.

"So he's gone?" Logan asked.
"It sounds like it."
"Good. I'm still keeping the security. We're high profile and after word gets out that I'm back with HPG it could be worse."
"Yeah it's not a bad idea."

They went back out and celebrated with the group. Two AM came around and the bar was closing. Lane went home at 10 so she could be ready for her boys in the morning. Zack had them tonight. Paris and Jamie went home around ten so they could celebrate their engagement privately. Colin and Steph went to Steph's parents house, Finn went to his mothers house, and Rory, Maureen, G, and Logan went to their Hartford apartment. The plan was to leave at noon for California.

I hope you're enjoying it so far! I'm up to Ch 25. I had another couple of chapters included but I changed my mind on some plots. Read & Review! :)