A/N: Hello everyone! sorry it took me so long to post chapter 5 im almost through my first pregnancy so its taken a lot out of me. but here it is chapter 5 let me know what you think!
Back in Hartford Connecticut, Richard Emily and Lorelai Gilmore were wondering where they went wrong. Everything was falling into place. Rory had graduated from Yale and was supposed to become a society wife. Even Lorelai had come around to the idea and started to agree with her parents. She never expected her daughter to get back together with Logan Huntzberger. That boy had ruined everything and they would figure some way to bring her back and make her see that he was all wrong for her. All three Gilmores had blamed the Hayden influence and had since day one. Richard and Emily had never approved of Christopher Straub Hayden but at the time Lorelai claimed she was in love with him so they begrudgingly approved until Lorelai found out she was pregnant. They knew nothing good would have come from that baby and did all they could to try and make her the perfect society granddaughter. They had assumed, like Lorelai that Logan Huntzberger was just a passing fling. They had hoped to make Rory the perfect society wife by marrying her off to the Grimaldi boy but when they both flat out told the elder Gilmore's they would never marry, they flipped out on her.
"There has to be something we can do. We cannot allow this to continue. What if we set up a contract between Rory and the Andrews boy? That would mean she would have to come back," Emily suggested.
"One issue with that Emily is that her last name is now Hayden and they will never agree to that. We no longer have control over who she marries. But we can cause a PR nightmare for them. We simply leak a story to the press stating that Logan had known she was pregnant when they broke up and when she refused to marry him his parents got involved along with the Haydens. They forced to two to reunite and refused to allow Rory to raise the child on her own. We then tell the press that we are simply worried for her and want her to come home."
"Could that work dad?" Lorelai asked hopefully.
"We won't know unless we try. I'll get a press conference set up and we can iron out the details." Richard left to his study while Lorelai and Emily smiled at each other while in their heads they were praying this would work.
Back in California everyone was gathering at a local restaurant to meet up for dinner. They were a large group but looked more like a family. Mitchum and Shira looked on fondly as everyone chatted while waiting for their table. Rory was talking with Steph and Jessica about a shopping trip tomorrow afternoon and had even invited Shira along, who gladly accepted. Logan was talking with Colin and Finn about god knows what but the three of them usually spelt trouble and Mitchum was sure at the end of the night someone would need to be bailed out of jail. Steven was standing next to his wife while looking down at his new little girl and he knew that Rory had made the right decision inviting Steven to relocate to California. Mitchum would not have been that understanding and was grateful to have someone like Rory Hayden working with him. His attention was drawn to the hostess walking up to their large group.
"Mr Huntzberger, I apologize for the wait, but we have your table ready, sir." He nodded and turned to the group.
"Alright everyone, let's go sit and we can finish our conversation then." Just as Mitchum was going to follow the group his phone started to ring. Sighing, he excused himself outside and took the call.
"Huntzberger."
"Mr. Huntzberger, it's Daniel Klein from the Times. I have some information you might like to hear."
"Go ahead Dan."
"Well it seems the Gilmores have called a press conference for tomorrow to talk about their granddaughter a Lorelai Leigh Gilmore-Hayden and your son. Apparently it does not paint your family or the Haydens in the best light."
"I see. Thank you, Dan. The Haydens and I will handle this."
They said their goodbyes and Mitchum made his way inside and to the table. Logan, Rory and Shira looked at him expectantly.
"That was Daniel Klein from the Times. it seems the Gilmore's have planned a press conference to talk about us as well as the Haydens. We don't know exactly what they are going to say but we need to be prepared. Rory after dinner we need to get into contact with the Haydens and get them out here. We can do a press conference correcting anything the Gilmore's have said. But we need the Haydens on our side as this will affect them too."
"I'll call Dad and Grandpa after dinner and get them out here tomorrow." Once that was settled, everyone enjoyed a nice relaxing dinner. Conversation flowed easily and laughter filled the table. By the time everyone was done, they were fully satisfied and looking forward to the weekend. Saying goodnight, Rory, Logan and his parents made their way back to his house to make a call to the Haydens.
"Christopher Hayden."
"Dad, it's me. I'm going to conference in Grandpa and explain what's going on."
"Okay Ror. I'll wait."
Rory connected a call to her grandfather and then proceeded to connect the two calls.
"Now Rory, what is going on that you need your father and me?"
"Well apparently the Gilmores have called a press conference for tomorrow to talk about us and the Huntzbergers. It won't paint any of us in a good light. So Mitchum suggested that you all fly out here so we can handle this together."
"Rory, you know I'll be there. I'm flying out tonight. Dad, what about you and mom?"
"We will fly out as well Chris meet us at the airport. And Rory dear we will handle this as a family don't you worry."
They hung up the call and decided to just relax till the Haydens arrived at the airport. After that they would just deal with everything together as a family should. The group hung around Logan's house until they had to leave for the airport. The group travelled in two cars since all of them would not fit in the SUV. Rory stood waiting for her family to depart the plane and once her dad was on the tarmac she ran straight for him throwing her arms around his neck and hugging him tight.
"I thought running was against the rules for a Gilmore?"
"Yeah well, since I go by Hayden now, I figured those rules don't apply to me anymore. I missed you dad."
"Missed you too Kid. Go say hi to your grandparents." Rory laughed and nodded before making her way towards the elder Haydens who immediately pulled her into a hug and whispered words of comfort.
After greetings were exchanged the group made their way to the vehicles and back to Logan's home. Conversation was light on the ride home until everyone was situated around the living room.
Rory sat in the living room listening to the conversation going on around her. While she knew she needed to have some input on drama surrounding her family she just couldn't wrap her head around everything. Excusing herself, she made her way to the back yard and sat down reflecting on everything that happened at the dinner at the Huntzberger Mansion in Hartford.
Flashback:
Logan and Rory arrived at his childhood home and sat in the car. Neither wanted to be there but they were expected. Logan was told they were having a guest for dinner and that it was important business so he couldn't screw things up.
"Ready Ace?"
"As i'll ever be."
They made their way from the car to the front door and just as they were to ring the bell, the door was opened and Honor rushed them inside. The maid took their coats and they made their way into the sitting room where Rory got the shock of her life.
"Dad? Grandpa?" Both turned when they heard a familiar voice.
"Rory! How are you sweet heart?" Christopher got up and pulled her into a hug.
When Logan looked over at his parents, he saw a look of shock that he was sure was on his face as well. How did he not know his girlfriend was a Hayden as well as a Gilmore? How did his parents not know?
"Rory is the elusive Hayden heiress? Well this certainly is a shock. Logan did you know?" he just shook his head in response to his dad's question.
"This relationship cannot be allowed! This girl is a scandal! Her parents brought shame to both families and she was raised out of the Hartford elite! I will not allow it!" Elias bellowed. Everyone in the room turned to him in shock.
"Dad?" Mitchum questioned not really sure what else to say.
"You heard me. Logan i demand you end things with this woman at once!"
"Now listen here Elias. My granddaughter is more blue blood than your daughter in law! If i remember correctly Mitchum met Shira when she was a hotel cocktail waitress. If anyone isn't good enough for any family it's your grandson not good enough for my granddaughter. But unlike you i have enough respect for your son and daughter in law, not to mention the amount of love i have for my family that i trust my granddaughter's choice." Grandpa Straub turned to Mitchum and Shira.
"Mitchum, Shira, thank you for having us but i'm afraid we will have to cut this evening short. Mitchum please come see me on Monday at the office and we will talk business."
"Rory please stop by tomorrow im sure your grandmother would love to see you." She nodded and hugged her dad and grandfather as they left. As she turned back to the others in front of her, she noticed that logan was tense.
"Mom, Dad thank you for tonight but i'm afraid Rory and i are leaving. Grandpa i have no words for you."
Logan grabbed Rory's hand and pulled her outside. They made their way back to yale in silence.
End Flashback.
Rory came back to the present when Logan placed his hand on her shoulder.
"Im sorry what did you say?"
"We asked what you thought you would like to say to the press."
"They deserve to know the truth. It may embarrass the Gilmores and ruin my mom's business but at this point i don't really care. They turned their backs on me and i won't let them get away with it."
The rest of the night was spent going over what would be said the next morning at the press conference. They all hoped everything would turn out well.