A Different Kind Of Life

Chapter 115

Dragonfly Inn

Stars Hollow, Ct.

May 25, 2017

"Is Logan doing any better?" Lorelai asked as she sat in her office, drinking coffee with her daughter.

"He's still asleep. I'm so sorry about coming a day early. It took me an hour to convince Logan that we should just come here, instead of jumping on a plane."

"He's back to the running away from his problems?"

"Mitchum and Shira called Ayribella illegitimate, and alluded to Logan having a secret child overseas."

"They what?!"

"It all started with Mitchum over hearing about Logan delivering a baby, and then telling him that he should be sued for malpractice."

"Are you serious?!"

"I wish I was kidding."

"Wow! Those Huntzbergers . . ."

"Logan wanted to jump on a plane to who knows where. I kept reminding him that we already made a commitment to be here this weekend, and that bailing on everyone wouldn't be right. This isn't his first choice destination, but he understands why we are here. He's just really grumpy."

"How late were you guys up last night?"

"We didn't get here until around 11:30, and we were up until 3."

"Rory, it's barely after 8am. How are you even awake right now?"

"Well, I have a baby now. If she's awake, I'm awake. And I figured that you would keep my coffee cup full all day."

"Rory. . ." Lorelai sighed. "Ok, here's what we are going to do. . . I don't do this often, but I am pulling the Mom card. Take off the baby carrier, and give Ayribella to me. You are going back upstairs, and going to sleep. When is the last time that she ate?"

"About 30 minutes ago. I'm fine, Mom. You are working."

"Rory, don't be ridiculous. You need to get some sleep. You can't take care of your baby, if you don't take care of yourself first. You've got to put on your own oxygen mask first, remember? Now give me my baby, and go get yourself a couple more hours of rest. I'll bring Ayribella up if she gets fussy."

"Mom, I'm fine. Really. I'll be ok. You have a lot to do today, getting ready for April's party."

"That isn't for you to worry about. You are going back upstairs to sleep, while I take care of my granddaughter. Now get up, and get that baby carrier off."

"Alright." Rory finally relented, standing from her chair, and removing her daughter from the carrier on her chest, and handing her over to Lorelai, who's arms were outstretched in front of her. Rory helped Lorelai get Ayribella all settled in place against her chest, then stepped back to pick up her coffee cup off her mother's desk.