When Fate Steps In

Chapter 43 Rehearsal

Chapter 43 Rehearsal

Thursday night is the rehearsal supper. It was being held at the Dragonfly given by Logan's family. Honor was planning and Mitchum was paying. Rory tried to help get everything organized Thursday morning but was shut down pretty quick. She arrived at the Inn to help but was sent home with the twins instead.

Logan was trying to get as much done as he could at work. John was helping. John and Stephen completed their move from New York to Hartford, so Logan was able to turn over some of the projects to him.

Before he knew it, Logan was running late. He should have already left the office to go home and get dressed for the rehearsal supper. John was trying to rush him. He also had to get home and get dressed.

When Logan came rushing in the door, Rory was just descending the stairs. "I know I'm late. I was trying to finish so I would not have any work to take with me on our honeymoon." Logan said as he kissed her and headed upstairs. "Give me 15 minutes."

Rory turned around and headed back upstairs. Logan was getting in the shower. Rory sat down on the edge of the bed. "Karson took the boys on to the Dragonfly. Billy called earlier to talk with the boys. He told me to tell you he wishes us well." Logan came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his lower half. "I hope this thing with Melissa doesn't cause him to ignore the boys," Logan said as he was drying his hair with a towel. "Well, he still calls like he always has, but not coming for Christmas.... I don't know. He has always worked on Christmas to give his employees time off, but for the last 2 years that we have been divorced, He always made sure to have a layover wherever the boys were. I just hope this year was a rare occasion." "Well, I don't know him as well as you, but he seems to love those boys. Does he see his oldest son?" Logan asked. "When we first got married, he would come to stay with us some, but as he got older, he got involved with sports and school. He just didn't have time to come see us. Billy would see him when he was in the area. Sometimes when Billy was flying on the west coast, he would fly Ricky to wherever he was so he could see him. Ricky is 18 or 19 now. I know he was graduating in 2019." Rory was thinking back to when Ricky was younger and would come to stay the summer with them in Jacksonville. "Remind me to ask Billy about him. I would love to know how he is doing."

Logan and Rory arrived at the gazebo in the middle of town. It was decorated beautifully. Twilights in the trees, flowers everywhere. Logan parked across from Luke and helped Rory out of the car. Honor and Lorelai both rushed to them. "you're late," Logan laughed, and Rory said. "Emily much" with her eyebrow up, looking at Lorelai. "No" Lorelai scoffed and turned around to get everyone's attention. "Okay, the bride and groom are here. We can start this rehearsal then we eat."

Because some of the guys started drinking early, the rehearsal was a disaster. Well not really, but it did not go too smoothly. Someone would stumble and everyone would giggle. The wedding planning was fuming. At one point Rory was ready to fire her. She was having fun. That is what she was supposed to be doing. So, what if some of the groomsmen and bridesmaids didn't stand on the proper spot. "If she yells at my babies one more time, I will fire her. Do you hear me?" Rory whispers loud enough that Logan could hear. Paris was standing off to the side. Her children were at the Inn with their nanny. Paris stepped up to the wedding planner and whispered. "You do know you are walking on thin ice. Those babies are only 4 years old. Ring bearers and flower girls are meant to make everyone laugh. It cuts the tension of the seriousness of the day. As a wedding planner, this is something you should know" and stepped away from her. She told Rory, "I think she may understand now. Don't think she will yell at those babies again. Don't know about the big babies." Paris and Rory were laughing. "Did you put fear in her?" "Yes"

After rehearsal, they all decided to walk to the Dragonfly. Each with a travel cup of coffee from Luke's. At the Dragonfly, they enjoyed a great meal and a great time visiting with their friends. Mitchum stood up and tapped his knife to his glass to get everyone's attention. "As I am sure you know, I am Mitchum Huntzburger, Logan's father. On behalf of his mother Shira, who could not be here tonight, I would like to welcome Rory, Chris, and Will into our family. Logan has loved Rory most of his adult life. I would like to apologize to him and Rory, because if my family had stayed out of their way, Rory would already be his wife. Logan, Rory. Chris Will. I hope you have many years of happiness." Everyone toasted and drank their champagne.

Next, Christopher got up. "I would like to propose a toast to Rory and Logan. I have not seen Rory happier than I have seen her in a long time. Logan, welcome to our crazy family.

Lorelai got up. "It's my turn. Rory, it seems I have known you your whole life." That got a giggle from everyone. "Everything you have done has made me proud. Well, maybe not the stealing of the yacht." Rory grasps "MOM" "I just want to say I am proud of you as I am sure mom and dad are. Rory, I love you, and Logan welcome to the family. Hurt her or the boys and I will find you. Muw" she throws a kiss at them.

Next Finn tried to get up, but Collin told him that his turn was at the reception after the wedding. Logan whispered to Steph, "You will be sure to have him sober or occupied so that he does not give a drunken speech?" "Berry will be here with him. He will keep him straight. No pun intended" Logan and Steph laughed.

As the evening draws to an end. Logan and Rory are standing outside on the porch of the Dragonfly saying goodbye for the night. "I feel like we have not slept in the same bed in weeks," Logan said. Rory kissed him "I know. It has been crazy, but one more day and I will be Mrs. Logan Huntzburger." "So, you will take my name?" "Yes, in a personal setting I will be Rory Huntzburger, or formal setting I will be Mrs. Lorelai Huntzburger. What I am trying to say, I will keep Gilmore for my business. Mainly my books." Logan kissed her "that's okay with me. If you want, I'll change my name?" "No, don't think so."

He kissed her one more time and got in the limo with Collin, Finn, Robert, and Seth.