Chapter 3
When: Wednesday, December 8, 2027
Where: The Logan Huntzburger Estate in the Hamptons
Logan was purposely delaying going downstairs. His surprise was almost here. "Logan, how much longer before I can get in the bathroom. I still need to brush my teeth." She asked.
"I am almost finished," Logan said.
Rory could hear his phone vibrate. "Logan let me in the bathroom while you talk on your phone," Rory said loudly.
Logan came out of the bathroom. "It is all yours my sweet, beautiful wife." He said bowing and waving his arm toward the bathroom.
"Thank you. We have been bushing our teeth, putting on make-up, and styling our hair together for 20 years. Today you pick to lock me out." She said while putting the toothpaste on her toothbrush.
Logan stepped to the bathroom door. "I will have you know that I have never stood beside you putting on make-up," Logan said.
Rory rinsed her mouth before saying. "I noticed you didn't deny styling your hair," Rory said as she slid past him in the doorway of the bathroom, grabbing his face and kissing him. Logan grabbed for her and she ran out of the room and down the stairs with Logan right behind her. As soon as she hit the bottom step, Honor and Josh, Colin and Steph, and Finn and Rosemary jumped into the foyer yelling "Surprise."
Rory gasped and turned around to see Logan grinning like the goose that laid the golden egg. "Logan," she said, hitting him on the arm. "Is this my surprise?"
"Rory, you know my baby brother loves to watch the surprised expression on your face." Honor said hugging Rory, then Logan.
"When Colin told me the plan, I was so excited to get here early. I want to see what shops are open. Just got my new American express. Need to break it in." Steph said. Colin just groaned.
They settled down to eat. There were steak, shrimp, and crab legs. The eight of them enjoyed talking and catching up. Colin cleared his throat before speaking, "Hey Logan," He said. "What do you know about the stink bomb that cleared the east wing of the Georgian-Haliburtain Preparatory School?"
Rory's head turned around to face Colin. "When?" Rory asked.
Steph also looked toward her husband, then Rory. "That wing is for the senior class,"Steph said.
Rosemary added. "It is also the hall the Juniors and Sophomores use to get to the gym and the practice fields." Finn looked at her. "I was hall Mom for the east wing the first of the year. Finn, you always act like I don't know anything about what is going on with our daughter. I am a member of the PTA, so are Rory, and Steph. Just because you do not participate does not me I don't." Rosemary huffed.
"Darling, I am sorry. My sweet precious MaryLyn is in good hands. I depend on you to let me know what I need to know." He told her
"Back to the stink bomb," Rory said. "I will assume that the reason you bring this up is because Logan's sons are involved."
"Wait a minute. Why are they my sons when they are in trouble?" Logan said. Everyone was laughing.
"Well while you argue trying to decide who Richie and Hayden belong to, who is taking the claim of Katherine Elizabeth?" Honor asked. Everyone turned to look at Honor.
Honor and Josh were not able to have any children. They tried adopting after they found out that Honor couldn't have children. They were on a waiting list for over a year. They finally were given a newborn, straight out of the hospital. They were given no warning. The mother signed the rights away immediately. Her name was Autumn. They had her for 8 months. The only thing left was to sign the papers. At the last minute, Auntum's aunt and the father came forward. They did not have any knowledge that the mother had gotten pregnant and given birth. After the DNA test. Autumn was given to her father. This broke Honor and Josh's hearts. It took Honor a while to get over it. It was not long after they had to give Autumn back, that Rory became pregnant with Richie, and she and Logan moved back to the East Coast. Honor and Josh have always been the cool Aunt and Uncle to all the kids. They live in a plush penthouse apartment in Manhattan. Josh is the lead lawyer at HPG. Honor is the head event coordinator for all of HPG.
Honor was smirking. "I got a call from Headmaster Clayton. He had Katherine Elizabeth in his office. It seems she was caught hidden in the art supply closet after it went off. She denies touching the stink bomb and refuses to tell of any involvement she has."
"In other words, she will not give up her brothers," Logan said. Logan was mad but proud his children had each other's backs. "What did Clayface do?" Logan said.
Rory put her hand on his arm. "Logan, you wonder why our children get in trouble. You just called the headmaster Clayface." Rory said.
"She is suspended for three days." Honor said.
"Just wait till they get here. I will take all the electronics when they get here." Logan said.
"Colin, Mate, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you know if Richie and Hayden are involved, so is Andy." Finn told him. Collin looked at Finn and nodded.
"Finn, darling, if you think about it, if Katie is involved, so is MaryLyn," Rosemary said smiling because she knew what was coming next.
"Not my sweet angel," Finn said, jumping up, looking hurt that anyone would accuse his angel of being mischievous. Then the whole table bursts into laughter. MaryLyn was usually the one that came up with the plans.
All five children have been brought up together. They are as close as the adult crew. Richard 'Richie' Christopher Huntzburger, 18 Born August 10, 2009, He is a senior at Georgian-Haliburtain Preparatory School. Hayden William Huntzburger, 16. Born June 12, 2011. He is a sophomore at Georgian-Haliburtain Preparatory School. Katherine 'Katie' Elizabeth Huntzburger 14, Born October 26, 2013. She is in the eighth grade at Georgian-Haliburtain Preparatory School. Colin Andrew 'Andy' McCrae 17, Born August 30, 2010. He is a junior at Georgian-Haliburtain Preparatory School. MaryLyn Alice Morgan, 15, Born June 11, 2012. She is a freshman at Georgian-Haliburtain Preparatory School.
They would all be in the Hamptons Friday after lunch along with Chris, his wife, Jennifer. Mitchum and Shira. Gigi and her boyfriend Edward. Luke will bring Emily. Emily is living in an assisted living village in Harford. She no longer drives. She does not like helicopters. She prefers planes. Rory invites Luke and Lorelai every year to all the family outings, rather it is in The Hamptons or in New York. Sometimes they come. Sometimes Luke just brings Emily. Emily told Rory that she would be riding with Luke. She didn't say whether Lorelai would be coming too.
The kids have always enjoyed spending time in Stars Hollow. Rory and Logan have never kept the kids from visiting. Rory and Logan bought a house in Stars Hollow when the kids were small. Rory and Logan would go during festivals. Rory wanted her children to experience part of the childhood that she had.
