When Fate Steps In

Chapter 110 Sunday part I

Chapter 110 Sunday part I

Sunday morning, Rory was up early. She nor Logan slept well. Rory kept waking up and looking at the monitor. She was sitting at the kitchen table drinking her coffee and orange juice, reading the paper. The TV was on in the living room. She heard little feet coming down the stairs. Will walked in, he looked like he was still asleep. "Morning Bug!" Rory said as she moved back so he could crawl in her lap. Will had been the twin that sucked his thumb. When he was little he would suck Chris' thumb. Rory noticed that he had almost quit sucking his thumb. She was worried when Em was born if he would start back. She had read articles about children that have been potty trained for years, started back wetting the bed when a sibling was born. She hoped this would not be the case. This was one of the reasons for hiring more help. She wanted to be able to spend time with the twins.

Rory's phone had been ringing off and on this morning. She wasn't answering it unless it was Karson or Ricky. She decided when she woke this morning, she was going to have a peaceful day if it kills her. The buzzer for the front gate sounded. Rory got up to go to the monitor. Security should be out there. She could see Evelyn trying to get in. She hit the buzzer, telling security that she could come in.

Just a few minutes later, Evelyn could be heard in the kitchen. She had parked around back. Rory got up again and put Will in his chair. When she entered the kitchen Evelyn was still unloading the car. "Hey, Ms. Lewis called last night. She and her husband are taking a quick trip. She wanted me to stop by her house this morning. She had several meals prepared for the freezer" Evelyn said. "I see," Rory said. Rory was still in her pajamas and robe. "I guess you are wondering about the security at the gate?" Rory asked. "I'm sure if it is something I need to know, you or Logan will tell me, I am used to security being upgraded at times, usually with the paparazzi looking for a scoop." Rory smiled. "No, that is not the case today. While the boys were at the festival in my hometown, Ricky and Karson went to visit also. Ricky was poisoned. He is in the hospital. He is okay, but they want to keep him for a few days." Rory said. "Logan and Mitchum have increased security until they find out more. The theory is the poison was intended for one or both of the twins."

Evelyn took Rory by the hand and led her to a chair at the kitchen table. They both sat down. "I don't know what to say. This is all unreal." Evelyn said. They heard what sounded like someone coming through the front door. Rory jumped up to make sure Will was okay. Mitchum, Cynthia, and Jessi were coming through the front door, while Logan and Chris were coming down the stairs. "Dad called, then I called the gate to tell them to let him in," Logan said to Rory who was standing there in her robe with wide eyes.

"Rory, Logan I'm sorry, are we too early?" Cynthia asked. "No, it's fine. Evelyn is in the kitchen. She has frozen meals from Ms. Lewis. I'm going to get dressed. Someone let her know what to cook and how many we will have." Rory said as she stopped to kiss Logan on her way up. "Oh, yeah, Will is in the dining room asleep in a chair," Rory said. Logan turns around as she walks up the steps. "Why?" no one answered. He went to move and realized Chris had a hold of his pants leg. He looked down. "Hey buddy, you want me to pick you up?" Chris just nodded his head. Logan picked him up. "They both take after their mother. Not morning people." Logan said.

Logan and Mitchum were in the office. Mitchum wanted Logan to call Agent Stone to make sure the FBI was checking into the relationship with Ricky being poisoned and Billy's death. Cynthia and Rory were watching, talking, and thumbing through magazines. "Rory, if you have something you need to do, I will be glad to help, or just tell me not to help and do what you need to. If you want to go lay down. I will keep an eye on the boys." Cynthia offered. "No, I'm fine." She said as her phone vibrated again. She sent it to voicemail.

Logan and Mitchem left the office. "Karson just called. The doctor ordered another set of blood work. It should be back after lunch. If everything still looks good, they will let him come home." Logan said. "That's great," Cynthia said. "Rory, is there something we need to do to get his room ready?" "Cynthia, I have not been in the pool house since he took over. I know that the maid service comes once a week to vacuum and dust and change the sheets." "I'll get Jessi to help and we will go over, change the sheet, pick up any laundry lying around, clean up the place a bit," Cynthia said. "Thank you," Rory said. "I will look in his fridge and cabinets and make a grocery list," Rory said. "We will get Logan and Mitchum to get his supplies," Cynthia said. Rory and Cynthia both laughed at the look on Mitchums face. "Don't worry Mitchum, I'll call it in and have it delivered."

"Before you get started on the pool house, are you sure that is where you want him? Shouldn't we put him up in one of the bedrooms?" Logan asked. Rory looked at Logan. "I think he would rather be in his bed in his room, than in the main house. I will allow Karson to stay with him for a few nights. She can be his nurse." Rory said. Rory sent another call to voicemail. That was 4 times since he had been standing there. He walked over to Rory and took her hand and the phone out of it. He looked down at it. "If you don't answer her call, she will be over here. When did she start calling?" Logan asked. "Around 8:30," Rory said. Logan looked at his watch. "Babe it's almost 11:00," Logan said. Rory took the phone for him and looked at the time. "I'll go call her before we get started.

As she was walking away from the group the front door opened and in came Christopher, Gigi, and Lana. Rory looked back over her shoulder. "Did Mom send the cavalry? Rory asked Christopher. He looked at Rory as she walked away, then at Logan. He was confused. He shook hands with Mitchum and Logan, greeted Cynthia. Then it hit him "Is she not answering Lorelai's calls? Christopher asked. Logan nodded. "No, she didn't send us."

While that was going on, Cynthia was telling Lana that Ricky was coming home today and they were going to get the pool house ready for him. "Oh, will you be staying for lunch?" Cynthia asked, looking at Lana, then Christopher. "If it's okay with Logan and Rory, I would like to be here when Ricky gets home," Christopher said. "I will go let Evelyn know," Cynthia said as she walked toward the kitchen.

Mitchum told Christopher about putting in a call to Agent Stone. The three men were headed to the office when Logan's phone rang. He stopped in the hall to answer it. He met back up with the other two in the office. "That was Dillon. He is on his way over. There may be a break in the case." Logan said. Before Logan could have a seat. Cynthia came into the office. "Sorry to bother you, but I think I was in here with the blood pressure cup last," Cynthia said. "Ah, there it is," She said, grabbing it off Rory's desk. "Is she okay?" Logan said, standing back up. "Yes, just trying to get her to relax. She was on the phone with her mom. I think it got her blood pressure up. She will be okay. I'm going to make her sit, while Lana, Gigi, and I get the pool house ready" Cynthia said and she left the room. Logan sat back down. He looked at Christopher. "What has she done now?" Christopher said. "Rory, and I, don't think Lorelai is taking this seriously. She thinks because she lives in a small town where she knows everyone, it is safe for the boys to roam around. We both cautioned her about Melissa still not being found and Shira. She pitched a fit when Curt would not let the boys go to her after Ricky collapsed. But he was waiting on my or Rory's instructions. Without instructions from us, he is to contact Mitchum. Lorelai is upset, she thinks Rory does not trust her and she is blaming me. She asked me what kind of shit did it involve her child and grandchildren."

Christopher said. "Let me go talk with Rory, then I will talk with Lorelai if I needed"