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It's Independence Day here in the US. Normally, it's a day that I really love, but having two autistic kids that don't do well with crowds and loud noises, plus with the nightmare that is this country right now, I'm happy to just let this day pass, and not even acknowledge its existence. I was raised in a military family, and I've always been a very patriotic person. But this year is just different. There is so much hatred and division in this country these days. I am a firm believer in equality. I have so many friends with all kinds of different heritages. My family may have come over on the Mayflower, but we are all immigrants. No one is better than the other. We all need to love neighbors, just as we love ourselves. Please treat each other kindly and fairly. I don't like to get political, but racism really needs to end. Black lives matter is such an incredibly important movement right now. Living in the south, I see racism happening all around me every single day. While I may not have to deal with much of it myself, I see what is happening to my friends, and my neighbors. I see the little 8 year old boy that was killed at the mall in Birmingham yesterday. I see the violence, and the struggles. This crap isn't right. Please, please do the right thing and be an ally to those around you. Stand up for justice, and for what is right. Register to vote, and vote for change. Vote for peace and love. Vote for kindness. I used to love this country, but lately I'm just sad and ashamed. Black Lives Matter. I love you all!

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Monday March 6, 2017

8:00am

Columbia Presbyterian Hospital

"How long have they been asleep?" Paris asked as she walked into Rory's room with Wendy, to see Rory snuggled up against Logan in the bed.

"A couple hours. I didn't have the heart to wake them. Her stats haven't changed since she arrived, and he isn't hindering the monitors, so we left them alone."

"He knows enough to not be there if he was messing things up. They're one of those freakish couples that are always touching. It's nauseating."

"They're sweet. Doctor Huntzberger seems like a good husband."

"He can be an ass."

"You know him better than I do."

"You realize that I can hear you, right?" Logan asked, opening his eyes to look at Paris.

"You think that I actually care?" Paris asked.

"Are Rory's results in?"

"I have them right here." Paris said walking over, and handing Logan a file folder. "She'll be on bed rest until further notice. Have you talked to Lorelai?"

"Not yet."

"Do you want me to call her?"

"If you want to. We haven't told anyone we're here. I texted my sister to bring computers and phone chargers when she wakes up, but I haven't heard back yet."

"I have a charger in my office that I can bring you if you need it."

"Do you want to keep her here, or can we go home?"

"I'm keeping her for the day, for further testing. You can go home tomorrow."

"So you think it's gestational hypertension."

"It puts her at risk for pre-eclampsia."

"So what's the plan?"

"Right now I'm thinking weekly checkups, home monitoring, and probably an early delivery."

"How early?"

"Two to three weeks depending on how she's doing. We'll discuss it once we get her to 30 weeks. Right now, the goal is to make it another 6 weeks without going into labor. The good news is that even if she did go into labor right now, or if we had to do an emergency delivery, our NICU is equipped to take care of the baby. But the closer we can get to 30 weeks, the better. 35-37 weeks is more ideal. I'll give her a steroid shot at 30 weeks to help develop the baby's lungs. Right now, I am going to put her on blood pressure medication to help keep her numbers low."

"She can work from home, right?"

"As long as you and Doyle can limit the stress, I'll allow it."

"I'll figure it out."

"So tell me Logan, what did you do to Patrice to piss her off?" Paris asked, changing the subject.

"I honestly don't know. She got confrontational with me about treating Rory. She apparently doesn't like me consulting. I told her that I have a deal with administration. She says that I'm controlling like you."

"She called me controlling?" Paris chuckled.

"I told her that she should probably find a new hospital."

"Not in this city she won't."

"Wendy, what did she say to you?"

"She said she refused to treat this patient or deal with the abusive controlling moody husband."

"Is that what she called me?" Logan asked.

"She said that hospital staff aren't allowed to treat family members, shouldn't be allowed consulting privileges, that you should have your license revoked, and that she would be taking this to Doctor Schultz."

"Well isn't she a moody little bundle of joy." Paris said with a roll of her eyes.

"She was a pleasure to deal with at 4am after I haven't slept . . . Wait, did you say that she called me abusive?"

"Abusive, moody and controlling." Wendy confirmed.

"Are you freaking kidding me?!" Logan asked, suddenly getting very upset.

"Moody, I'll agree with." Paris commented. "Controlling . . . You've got your moments. But Abusive is definitely crossing a line!"

"Never in my life have I ever had anyone refer to me as anything even close to abusive! That accusation is beyond outrageous! How dare she! Are you freaking kidding me?! Does that psycho want to see abusive, because I'll show her the definition of abusive if that's what she wants!"

"Alright calm down. Let me handle it." Paris told him. "I've never liked Patrice, and wouldn't want her treating Rory anyway. I'll deal with Doctor Schultz. Should we wake Sleeping Beauty?"

"Do we need to?" Logan asked.

"How long has she been asleep?"

"Just two hours. We went to bed around eleven last night, and she woke me up at 2:30, so she hasn't slept much."

"I'll let her sleep until the pharmacy delivers the meds, but I'll need her awake to take them."

"What about food? Is she able to eat?"

"What would you like me to order her?"

"She was asking for Belgian waffles from Mirabello's."

"Doesn't she have an account there?"

"She does."

"Go back to sleep. I'll call in an order, and I'll call Lorelai. I can run by your house a little later to get anything you need."

"Thanks Paris. I'll have Honor grab us stuff. She's right there."

"She's got an appointment at ten."

"So she should be up by now. I'll call her since she's coming here anyway."

"I'll be back with meds." Paris said as one of the phones started to ring on the table next to the bed, then headed out of the room.

"Thanks Paris." Logan said as he reached for the phone. "Honor, I was just going to call you."

"Hey how is Rory?" Honor asked in greeting to her brother.

"Sleeping, for now. She's got pretty high blood pressure. Paris is keeping us until tomorrow. She says it's gestational hypertension, and wants to run more tests."

"I'm at your house right now. What do you need? I had Josh take Rocky for a walk. He's going into work late today because we have an appointment with Paris at ten."

"Paris just told me that. Thank you guys so much for helping. We really appreciate it."

"No thanks necessary, we are happy to do it. What do you need from me?"

"Just clothes, phone charger, laptops, the necessities."

"Do you need me to call anyone? Have you talked to Lorelai?"

"Paris said she would call her."

"Do you think that's a good idea?"

"Feel free, if you want to. Rory is on bed rest, and will probably be delivering early. Paris said we will reevaluate at 30 weeks."

"That's good, right?"

"The goal is to make it that far. But even if we have to do an emergency delivery sooner, as of right now, the NICU is equipped to handle that young of a baby. But the further she can go, the better."

"So it's serious then."

"She's at risk for pre-eclampsia."

"That's not good."

"I know."

"Ok, so I'll grab you some things, and be there in about an hour, if that's ok?"

"That would be great. Thank you Honor."

"You are very welcome. I'll bring snacks too. Give Rory my love."

"I will. I love you."

"I love you too baby brother. Get some rest." Honor said, then disconnected the call, immediately making another one.

"Yello?" the voice on the other end of the phone answered.

"Hey Lorelai, it's Honor. Has Paris called you this morning?"

"No, is she supposed to?"

"I'm not quite sure. Listen, everything is ok, but I told Logan that I would call you. Rory is in the hospital."

"Again?! What happened?"

"She's been diagnosed with gestational hypertension. She's ok, but Paris is keeping her until tomorrow for further testing, and she's being put on bed rest until further notice. I don't know all the details right now, but I'm heading over there soon."

"Do I need to come up? I can jump in the car right now."

"I feel really bad, you have so much going on at the Inn, I would really hate to pull you away. I'm happy to help out with whatever they need. All I know right now is that Rory is on bed rest with the plan to get her to 30 weeks, and then reevaluate from there. Logan said that Paris told him that the NICU is prepared in case they need to do an emergency delivery, but that they are hoping to get Rory as close to her due date as possible, but will most likely have to do an early delivery."

"Poor Rory. This is all so hard on her."

"I know, I feel terrible. Everything has been so easy for me, and poor Rory is taking hit after hit lately."

"You said you are heading to the hospital?"

"I am. I'm at Rory and Logan's right now, grabbing supplies, then I'm heading over there. I have an appointment with Paris at ten, but I'm going to stay with them for the rest of the day, if they'll let me. I'll update as soon as I have more information."

"Thank you Honor. Please tell Rory that I love her, and that if she wants me to come up, I will."

"Thanks Lorelai, I will. Paris may be calling you soon. She'll have more information than I do. I just thought you might like to get the information from someone a little less intense."

"And a little more sane. Thanks Honor." Lorelai said with a gentle smile. "Give everyone my love."

"I will. I'll call or text you when I know more." Honor told her, then disconnected the call, and went about what she needed to do.

* ~ * ~ * ~ * Back at the hospital * ~ * ~ * ~ *

"Doctor Schultz, I need to talk to you." Patrice said, walking into the office of the hospital's chief of staff.

"What's going on Patrice?"

"There is a patient in L&D that needs your attention."

"What is the situation?"

"The woman was brought in by her controlling husband at 4am. He told my staff that we aren't allowed to communicate with the patient, and that everything needs to go through him."

"I need more information."

"She is a patient of Doctor Gellar's, and the guy said he had already spoken with her, and was rattling off orders as if he was in charge. He says he's a doctor here."

"Name?"

"Huntzberger."

"Yes, Doctor Huntzberger used to work in our ER. He's been here for the last 5 years. He's a great doctor."

"He's manipulative, controlling, and abusive."

"Patrice, those are some really strong words to be throwing around. I understand that you are upset, but I don't think you should be using those words to describe the situation. Why don't we try to talk this through more calmly."

"That guy walks in and starts barking orders, telling us what needs to be done, and that we have to run everything by him. We aren't even allowed to speak to the patient ourselves because it's his wife, and he get to dictate what information she's given. That is manipulative, controlling abuse."

"Doctor Huntzberger is a respected employee and physician in his hospital. He is liked by everyone, except apparently you. Never in all the time that I've known him, have I ever seen, or heard him being called anything other than knowledgeable, thorough, professional, and easy to get along with."

"Columbia has strict rules about employees treating family and friends."

"Yes, they do. However, doctors are allowed to consult on those cases, along with the attending physician."

"That is a conflict of interest."

"He's not the treating physician, but he is allowed to consult on his wife's care. I've met Mrs. Huntzberger. She is a very nice lady. Very smart, very polite. What did she have to say about the situation."

"I didn't even see her. After the temper tantrum Doctor Huntzberger threw in the hallway, I told the nurses to call Wendy to step in because I refuse to deal with abusive controlling husbands."

"Patrice, you probably shouldn't be using that word. Throwing the abuse accusations around will cause an investigation to be opened, and I'm sure that isn't something that you want to do to a fellow employee of this hospital. I know Doctor Huntzberger pretty well, and I've never witnessed any abuse of any kind. I don't see it being in his nature."

"He told my staff that they aren't allowed to communicate with the patient. What part of that isn't abusive?"

"Patrice, explain to me what he said, exactly how he said it."

"He said that all medical information needs to be given to him, and not the patient. He doesn't want anyone giving her information."

"Why?"

"He wants to control what she knows about the situation."

"Why is his wife in L&D? I don't believe she is due any time soon. I think her due date is sometime over the summer."

"I was told she's hypertensive."

"Which is very dangerous for the baby. I could understand him wanting to not upset her, and cause more stress to the baby. Doctor Huntzberger is very attentive of his wife's needs. I've seen them together on multiple occasions."

"Why are you defending him? That is pure manipulation! The guy is abusive and controlling! The patient has every right to know what is going on with her body!"

"And I'm sure Doctor Huntzberger has every intention of explaining it all to her, in a calmer, more assuring way, as to not worry her so much. He's the type of husband who shoulders all the stress himself, and will do anything it takes to keep his wife happy. I'm sure he's doing what he feels is best for both is wife and baby."

"Hiding information from the patient is abusive, and if you refuse to do anything about it, then I'll have to go over your head to internal affairs."

"So what you are saying is that if I don't start an investigation against one of our best doctors, that you'll have one started behind my back."

"You said it, not me."

"You said that the patient sees Doctor Gellar?"

"That's what I was told. Apparently they're all friends, which means that Doctor Gellar shouldn't be allowed to treat that patient either."

"Let me speak to Doctor Gellar about the situation, and get her side of everything."

"I'm right here Doctor Schultz." Paris said, stepping into the office. "I'm sorry, I just walked in a moment ago, and your door was open, so I hear the last minute or so of the conversation. Opening an investigation against another doctor is not only completely uncalled for, but also unfair."

"So she's eaves dropping, and defending the guilty." Patrice said with a roll of her eyes, as she crossed her arms over her chest.

"Patrice, you didn't even lay eyes on the patient. You don't even know Doctor Huntzberger. You met him a whole two seconds before you jumped to your ridiculous conclusions. Doctor Huntzberger is a close friend of mine, who I have known since college, and I've known his wife even longer. If I were you, I would seriously consider zipping your big mouth before you open a huge can of worms that leaves you jobless, and without a single cent to your name. Because I can promise you that if you go up against the Huntzberger family, you will not only loose, but you will end up sued for defamation. Their attorneys will completely decimate you."

"Doctor Gellar, let's not throw out threats here. This is not the place, nor the time." Doctor Schultz commented.

"Do you even know anything about the Huntzberger family? Are you aware of who they are?"

"Do I care?" Patrice asked.

"The Huntzberger family is very rich, very powerful. They own over 300 newspapers in this country, and hundreds more overseas. Have you seen the massive Huntzberger Publishing Group building across town? The building with the new employee clinic in it? They own the building. Doctor Huntzberger's wife is the CEO of that company. If you go up against them, she will completely destroy you! Rory is NOT an enemy that you want to make. And trust me, if Rory somehow finds it in her heart to take pity on you, because that is the type of person that she is, I can promise you that Logan and I won't. Do NOT make accusations against my friends. Against people that you've never met. I understand that you don't like being told what to do. No one does. Let alone me. But Rory Huntzberger is in this hospital with a very high risk pregnancy. She has been sick from the very beginning, and now at only 24 weeks, she is dealing with gestational hypertension, which could easily lead to pre-eclampsia, which is life threatening for both her and the baby. The reason that her husband wants all medical information to go through him, is because his wife is already high risk, and he doesn't want her upset, and putting any stress on their baby. Doctor Huntzberger is a great doctor, and doesn't haven an abusive bone in his body. So for you to be throwing these ridiculous, unfounded accusations around, is completely horrible and uncalled for. Doctor Huntzberger loves his wife. He bends over backwards for her. Trust me when I tell you that she definitely deserves better than him, but in the twelve years that I've known him, and all the years that they've been together, abusive is definitely NOT a word that I would ever use to describe him. Whipped, arrogant, self-centered, pansy, egotistical, frat boy, yes, but definitely NOT ever abusive. He can be a little defensive of his wife, and definitely over protective. He cares more about that woman than he does anything else in this world. Calling him manipulative and abusive is just malicious. If anyone is abusing anything, it's you, abusing your power to hurt innocent people. Doctor Schultz, if I were you, I would terminate your contract with this PA, effective immediately. She is clearly only here to cause trouble. From the second I walked in the door this morning, I've heard nothing but complaints about this woman, and how she spends all of her time bad mouthing patients and other employees, to anyone who will listen. Doctor Huntzberger is a great doctor. One who I trained, and who I trust with my own children. This woman making up ridiculous, unfounded accusations is just despicable and horrifying! And if she is willing to stand here and say all of these horrendous things about Logan, behind his back, just imagine everything that she says about you!" Paris told him.

"Doctor Gellar, how is your patient doing?" Doctor Schultz asked.

"She suffers from hyperemesis gravidarum and gestational hypertension, putting her at risk for pre-eclampsia. Her pregnancy has become high risk, and I will be keeping her for the day for further testing. If we've figured out a good treatment plan, I'll allow her to return home tomorrow, with instructions to remain on bed rest with weekly checkups in my office, unless I decide to go to her, which I very well might just do. Especially if it means her avoiding the stress of ever having to deal with a vengeful Patrice. Patrice, you do realize that throwing these ridiculous accusations around, and purposely initiating a needless and completely unfounded investigation into Doctor Huntzberger, could easily throw his wife into early labor, and possibly cost them both her life and the life of their unborn daughter. Do you REALLY want that kind of nightmare on your conscience? Do you want to be the one to cause a death in their family? Because that is exactly the risk that you are taking right now."

"Doctor Schultz, I'm done here. I won't allow this vicious woman to attack me like this. I suggest you open an abuse investigation into her as well, for the way she treats fellow employees. Everyone in this hospital is completely terrified of her!"

"They may be terrified, but at least they like and respect me." Paris said as Patrice stormed out of the office.

* ~ * ~ * ~ * 11:00am * ~ * ~ * ~ *

"Good Morning Mrs. Huntzberger, how are you feeling?" a woman wearing a suit asked, as she walked into Rory's hospital room, making sure to close the door behind her.

"I'm doing alright, thank you for asking." Rory answered, politely as she set her phone down on the bed next to her. "Is there something that I can help you with?"

"My name is Annie, and I am from the Columbia University Internal Affairs office. I was hoping that we could have a conversation."

"Uh, alright? What is this regarding?"

"There is an investigation going on regarding abuse from one of our doctors in this hospital, and you were named as one of the victims."

"I was? Are you sure you have the right person? I've never been treated badly here by anyone. The entire staff has never been anything but wonderful to me. I wouldn't come here if I thought otherwise. Abuse isn't something that I tolerate. Who is the doctor, if you don't mind my asking?"

"Actually . . . It's your husband."

"What?! My husband?! I'm sorry, but that's not a very funny joke." Rory said, starting to get annoyed. "Really, who's the doctor?"

"The name I was given about an hour ago, is Doctor Logan Huntzberger." Annie repeated.

"Are you serious? Where is he? Someone asked to speak to him a little while ago, but he hasn't come back yet."

"I believe that he is in a meeting with the hospital administration team right now. It's just you and I, Mrs. Huntzberger. Feel free to speak candidly. Everything you say will be kept strictly confidential."

"I'm sorry, but this is completely crazy! Give me just one second." Rory said as she reached for her phone, and quickly dialed a number."

"Collin McCrae." Collin's voice answered.

"Collin, it's Rory. I need you to come to the hospital right now, it's an emergency."

"Rory, what's going on?"

"It's a long story, but some lady is in my room right now from the university internal affairs office, asking a bunch of questions about some abuse investigation on Logan."

"I'm on my way. What room are you in?"

"637. I'm putting you on speaker phone." Rory said, then switched the phone to speaker. "Ma'am, I have my attorney on the phone. I won't be answering any questions without him present. Collin, how quickly can you get here?"

"I am getting in my car right now, I am about fifteen minutes out. Are you ok? Are you safe?"

"I'm not so sure anymore. I thought I was ok. Someone came in a while ago and asked to speak to Logan, and this woman just told me that he is in a meeting with the hospital administration team. I'm all alone in this room, except from this woman."

"Ma'am, do you have ID on you?" Collin asked. "Rory, verify her ID. Make sure she isn't some scam reporter from a random media outlet. Who all knows that you are in the hospital?"

"No one really. Logan and I came in before 4am. Paris has come in a couple times, and I believe my mom was called, and Honor. But that's it other than you. Ma'am, I need to see some identification." Rory said looking up at the lady still standing in front of her, setting her phone down on her chest."

"Rory, hit your call button and ask the nurses to page Paris immediately, and send her a text while you're talking to me."

"My ID is right here." Annie said as she pulled her name badge off of her jacket, handing it to Rory. "And here is your call button."

"Ma'am, you will not be questioning my client without me present. I am on my way, and will be there as quickly as traffic allows." Collin said as he drove through town.

"Can I help you?" a voice asked over the intercom."

"Yes, please page Doctor Gellar for me, 911. It's an emergency. I need her right away." Rory spoke up.

"What can I do for you?" the voice asked. "Is everything ok?"

"I need Doctor Gellar immediately! It's an emergency! I need her in this room, right now!" Rory said strongly.

"I'll page her." the voice said, before the intercom clicked off.

"I'm texting Paris right now." Rory said as she flipped screens on her phone.

"Where did you say Logan is?"

"Apparently he's in a meeting with administration? That's all I've been told. I have no idea. He stepped out about twenty minutes ago."

"Send him a text too asking if he's alright. Let him know that I'm on my way and that he doesn't have to answer any questions without me present. This is completely ridiculous!"

"Right?! That's why I called you! Ma'am, you can go ahead and take a seat, if you'd like to stay. My attorney is on his way. Or you can just come back when he gets here." Rory said, glancing up at the woman in front of her, before returning her attention to her phone. "Collin, I just sent the text to Paris. I'm texting Logan now."

"What is Logan being investigated for?" Collin asked.

"It's a patient abuse investigation." Annie answered as she pulled up a chair next to the bed.

"Patient abuse? Against Logan?"

"Mrs. Huntzberger was named as a victim."

"A victim of abuse by her own husband? Are you freaking kidding me?!" Collin asked, trying to stifle a laugh.

"That would be correct."

"Do you have any evidence? Because I can promise that these accusations are completely unfounded! Logan would never abuse his wife. He is the last person who would ever do something like that!"

"With all due respect Sir, abuse usually stems from the last person the victim would ever expect."

"No, NOT Logan! You obviously don't even know Logan because this is just ridiculous! I've known Logan since we were toddlers, and I've known Rory just as long as Logan has. If Logan was abusing her, I would have known about it twelve years ago, and I would have kicked his ass myself. Trust me when I tell you that there is zero abuse in that relationship, because if there was, Logan would have been in jail years ago, and they would never have gotten married. What kind of sick person would come up with something so ridiculous?!"

"I'm sorry Sir, but this isn't a conversation that we should be having over the phone."

"With all due respect Ma'am, this isn't an investigation that should even be happening! I'll need copies of all of your paperwork as soon as I get there, please. The original complaint, any evidence, and all interviews that have so far been conducted."

"Mrs. Huntzberger was the only named victim."

"Ok, so let me get this straight. There is an abuse investigation into Rory and Logan's relationship, but it wasn't initiated by either Rory or Logan?"

"Yes Sir, that is correct."

"Does this not sound completely ridiculous to you!? How can someone initiate an abuse investigation into a relationship that they have nothing to do with?"

"The alleged abuse was brought to my attention by a medical professional."

"From where?" Collin asked.

"Right here, inside this facility."

"Are you serious right now?! Because I'm pretty positive that it wasn't Paris. I mean, I know her and Logan have had their differences over the years, but I don't see her ever initiating any kind of investigation. If Paris had a problem with Logan, she would kick his ass herself."

"My thoughts exactly!" Rory agreed. "Paris has no problem putting Logan in his place, and telling him exactly what she thinks of him!"

"Ma'am, what exactly is it that this alleged complaint is about because my client hasn't initiated anything of her own free will. If there is any kind of abuse complaint to be initiated, especially against her husband, I would have been the one to file the paperwork, and I can assure you that I've done no such thing. Rory and I have never even discussed it!"

"Collin, I just sent the message to Logan telling him what is going on, and that you are on your way."

"Hopefully Paris should be storming in within the next few minutes. I don't expect her to stand for any of this." Collin told her.

"Sir, I understand why Mrs. Huntzberger would request that you be here, but I really don't think we need to involve Doctor Gellar in this."

"I'm sorry Ma'am, but my client is obviously hospitalized for a reason, and as far as I know, her treating physicians are Doctors Gellar and Huntzberger, unless there are others that I'm not aware of. Rory, is this correct?"

"Yes it is."

"Rory, who is your attending today?"

"Doctor Gellar."

"And do you know why you are there? Is everything ok with the baby?"

"I was told gestational hypertension making the pregnancy high risk. I have very high blood pressure, which I understand to be dangerous for both me and the baby."

"And now there is a bogus investigation into your relationship going on, which is only going to cause your blood pressure to rise, and further endanger both you and the baby. Ma'am, do you REALLY think that this is a good idea right now?! My client is inpatient for a high risk pregnancy, and is having heart problems. Do you REALLY think that it is a good idea to cause her undue stress over something so completely unfounded and utterly ridiculous?!"

"I'm sorry Mrs. Huntzberger, I wasn't aware of your condition."

"Ma'am, why are you investigating my clients? This is completely absurd!" Collin told her. "I hope that you realize that should something happen to either Rory, or the baby, I will hold both you and the brainless idiot who decided to initiate this whole investigation, entirely accountable. We will be seeking some very heft monetary damages for all of the trouble this ridiculous situation causes. I have been working with my clients for years, and Logan has been working in that hospital for the last five years, so we will be seeking harassment, and potential lost wages for significant number of years, should you insist on continuing this ridiculousness."

"Sir, this is a very serious matter. We take medical abuse very seriously here at Columbia."

"My client has not been abused by her husband in any shape or form. I can promise you that! I'll even put my entire law practice on the line. These accusations are ridiculous! Rory, has Logan ever abused you in any way?"

"Not even once." Rory answered.

"Ma'am, Doctor Huntzberger is innocent of all ridiculous charges made against him. My clients are in a very healthy, overly loving and respectful relationship, and there is no one that is being abused, except for maybe me, who's time is being wasted by this ridiculousness. And I am well aware that I keep using that word, but I am just so completely baffled and disgusted by this entire thing, that I honestly can't think of any other, more appropriate word that could possibly even begin to convey my level of disgust and repulsion!"

"Rory, what the hell is going on in here?!" Paris asked, storming in the door, with Honor at her heels.

"Thanks for joining us Paris. I have Collin on the phone. He's on his way." Rory told her.

"Who the hell are you?!" Paris demanded, looking to the woman sitting in front of Rory.

"My name is Annie Eubanks. I am from the Columbia University Internal Affairs office."

"She's investigating Logan abusing me." Rory told her matter of factly.

"Are you fucking kidding me?!" Paris raged. "Who the fuck does that psycho little bitch think that she is?!"

"Paris, I need you to calm down. I understand that you are angry, and you absolutely have every right to be. I am still about 8 minutes out, but I'm on my way. It is in your best interest to calm down, before you say something that might cost you your job." Collin told her.

"I will NOT calm down!" Paris continued to rage. "This is beyond ridiculous! Rory, where is Logan right now?!"

"I was told that he's in a meeting with hospital administration." Rory said with a cheesy grin on her face.

"Oh, it's going down!" Honor chuckled as she stepped around Paris, and walked over to the bed, taking a seat next to Rory. "Paris looks like she's about to blow!"

"Collin, Paris has steam coming out her ears! Her face is red, and she's PISSED!" Rory told him, watching her friend standing in front of her.

"And there she goes!" Honor said as Paris stormed out of the room, slamming the door behind her. "You know, part of me really wants to go watch the fireworks, but I think I'll stay here where it's semi safe."

"I know, right?! Those fireworks are going to be spectacular!" Rory agreed, chuckling herself.

"So, what's going on in here?" Honor asked. "Hello, I'm Honor Rothschild." she said holding her hand out toward the other woman.

"Annie." the woman said as she shook Honor's hand.

"So apparently some psycho decided to tell this lady that your brother is abusing me."

"Please tell me that this is all some kind of elaborate joke, because if Paris doesn't kill someone, Logan definitely will!"

"Honor, you need to watch what you say." Collin warned her. "No one is killing anyone. Paris is rightfully pissed, and I can imagine that Logan is fuming right about now too. But there will be no killing happening."

"You're right Collin, I'm very sorry. Verbally ripping into people is the correct terminology, isn't it?"

"That's better."

"Part of me wishes that my dad wasn't dealing with a heart condition and could storm in here right now. Wouldn't you just LOVE to be a fly on the wall for that one?!"

"Have I told you that I love your positivity?" Rory asked

"Can you imagine the fireworks that are coming?! This is going to be such a complete shit show, I am actually pretty excited to watch it!"

"Your brother is about to go full on Mitchum if he hasn't already!" Rory agreed.

"I wish I had some gummy bears. Collin, will you bring us some gummy bears please?" Honor asked.

"If I pass a vending machine that has them when I get there, I would be happy to." Collin chuckled.

"This is such an incredible train wreck, just waiting to happen!"

"I know, right?! I really should be fuming mad right now, but instead I'm just sitting here highly amused. I'm not stressed out at all. Just very very entertained."

"Yes! Most definitely! This really should be an incredibly stressful situation, but it's just not. I mean, we've got Collin on the way to handle everything, Paris is probably storming into their admin meeting to drag my little brother out, and Logan I'm sure is about to rage, if he's not already. This is all just so ridiculous that it's completely amusing! And the resulting lawsuit will be completely epic!"

"Yeah it will!" Rory agreed, high fiving Honor. "It's almost shameful that we are getting so much entertainment out of such a terrible situation."

"It is, but it's also pretty funny. I mean really, who could possibly be stupid enough to accuse my brother of abusing you?!"

"Right?! I mean, have they seen his puppy eyes?!"

"Rory, is the internal affairs lady still there?" Collin asked.

"Yes she is." Rory said with a childish giggle.

"You two are having way too much fun with this!"

"Only because we know that a complete shit storm is about to hit." Honor told him.

"I'm pulling into the parking garage right now. What room did you say that you are in?"

"637." Rory answered.

"This is going to be so much fun!" Honor said, excitedly rubbing her hands together.