The One: Gilmore Girls

Our Medieval Fun

I apologize this has taken so long. I'm house sitting for my mom and with four dogs writing can be a little difficult. Hopefully you'll enjoy this chapter.

Logan and I walked into our room and noticed two large white boxes on the bed with our names on them.
“Do you have any idea what these are?”
“I have no idea. Everything I planned is already over. This is all the boys. I think I see an envelope on your box.” It's a note from the boys
Logan and Rory,
We humbly request your presence as the rulers over today's proceedings. You need merely arrive, be entertained and judge the winners of the event. You shall henceforth be referred to as Sire and Madam.
Sincerely,
Your Loyal Knights
“Your loyal knights? That still doesn't answer my questions.”
“No it didn't but as you've told me before we can't compromise the integrity of the event. We owe them though so I'm not going to complain.” Opening the boxes I know I should be surprised but I'm not. We laughingly start to get ready for what is sure to be an interesting day. When we leave our room there are four men dressed in guard uniforms.
“Your majesties we are your royal guards for the day. Allow us to show you the way.” They bow and guide us outside. There is a large jousting pitch set up in the middle of the field. On the edge of the pitch a large tent is set up with a raised platform. The center two thrones remain open but I see Honor and Josh sitting in the two beside them. We are presiding over our very own jousting tournament. The court jesters are currently entertaining the crowd as all the men that are set to compete stand along the sides. They are decked out in full garb along with what appears to be a combination of Styrofoam and bubble wrap as padding. We laugh at the sheer ridiculousness of the situation as Robert steps forward to make some announcements. After bowing to us he begins.
“Your majesties, my Lords and Ladies! We are here today to determine which knight will have the honor to be proclaimed the winner victorious over the Bovey Tournament of Champions. A cash prize will be awarded as well as the chance to lord it over all others this evening at the feast. Sit back and enjoy the show.”
“Why wasn't I given the chance to participate?” Logan muses with a confused look on his face so Honor answers him.
“Finn said they weren't allowing you to do anything that could potentially get you hurt. It's not just you any more so he said depending on how today goes if the opportunity presents itself again you can participate next time.” I must say I'm really liking this more responsible Finn.
The hours fly by as the guys move their way through the tournament. The fellow musketeers have some how managed to stay sober and all three along with Seth make up the final four. The next three challenges wind up being the best shows of the day. The match ups are Seth vs. Colin and Finn vs. Robert. Colin finishes off Seth pretty quickly but Robert and Finn put on a bit more of a show. The first time they face off Robert uses his Styrofoam joust like a baseball bat. Finn flies backwards off his mechanical horse and lands on his butt.
“OY!! Me bum! In Omnia I'm ok! Let's go again.”
They go back and forth three more times using every dirty trick they can think of to unseat the other. Some how Finn pulls it off and comes out victorious. The final match of the day is set and should be hilarious to watch. Colin vs Finn squaring off over not only cash but bragging rights.
“Alright Huntzberger whose your pick?”
Well Josh my man they both could pull this off. Colin is sharp and scrappy but Finn certainly knows how to take a hit “
“Finn may be able to take a hit but my money's on Colin.” Robert and Seth have now joined us in the tent after their losses and decide to throw in their two cents.
“I'll take those odds. Finn just beat the crap out of me so it better be him.”
“Yeah my money's on Finn. He needs to take Colin down after the way he humiliated me.”
“What's the bank boys?”
“Since it's a friendly bet we'll say two thousand.”
“You in Huntz?”
“I believe I'm meant to be impartial so I won't throw in. I will say this though, never count Finn out. He always finds a way to get what be wants.”
“Personally I think you're all idiots” Honor says bluntly.
“Idiots or not sweetheart we aren't the only ones betting on the outcome. “
As I look around I can see Josh is right. Money is changing hands all around the pitch. This definitely could get interesting. Colin and Finn take their places and the cheers begin. Robert leans over and speaks softly to Logan and I so no one else can hear.
“The boys have a side bet going.”
“Oh and what does the winner get?”
“Why to be nuggets godfather of course!”
“What?!”
“They believe since they've known Logan the longest it will be one of them. This is simply so you won't have to choose one or the other. The loser gets first rites should you have any more kids.”  I'm a little stunned and have no idea what to say. Logan grabs my hand and talks softly to just me.
“We obviously don't have to agree to this. If you would rather choose someone else the boys would understand. Just out of curiosity can you think of anyone else you would rather have. I know we have plenty of time to figure this out but I'm curious as to what you're thinking.”
I sit and think about that for a while. I honestly can't think of anyone better suited for the role. It may seem crazy to other people but they both would do anything for the people they love. They have proven that time and again with Logan and I and I know it would be even more so for their niece or nephew. Our child would grow up being loved, protected and taken on wild adventures by their uncles that love them very much. I want the absolute best for my baby and I know they do too.
“No I can't think of anyone I would rather have. They both would be amazing godfathers and nugget would be lucky to have them.”
“I see you've given in to nugget.”
“Yeah it's grown on me. Now let's see who wins.”
The joust begins and you can tell they are both determined. Colin aims high for Finn's right shoulder. Finn is aiming low towards Colin's seat. He jams the joust between Colin and the saddle knocking him to the ground. Round one goes to Finn.
They saddle back up and ride again. This time Finn goes for Colin's right shoulder while Colin aims for the center of Finn's chest. The blow to the chest knocks Finn back and he drops his stick. Round two goes to Colin.
There is only one more round and we are all on the edge of our seats. This time Colin aims low looking to unseat Finn. Finn however feigns right then shifts to the left side causing Colin to lose his balance and fall off his horse. The tournament is over and Finn has won. The crowd goes crazy and both guys laughingly take a bow. Thankfully there are no hard feelings as they hug each other and come towards us. Logan stands and addresses the crowd.
“My Lords and Ladies help me in congratulating all of our brave knights that have chosen to participate on this fine day. Lord Finn for your valor and brilliant use of the joust we pronounce you winner of the Bovey Tournament of Champions. As a reward a feast will be held in your honor in the grand hall in one hours time. If you would all care to freshen up we shall see you there.”
Logan grabs my hand and we walk back to our room.
“Come on Ace you can lay down for half an hour before getting ready for dinner.”
I didn't realize just how exhausted I was until I put my head on the pillow and immediately fell asleep. Logan is waking me seemingly just minutes later.
“No, I don't wanna get up”
“I know Ace but if you don't I won't be able to feed you and my baby.”
“Ugh fine if we have to”
“We do if you want to eat.” I begrudgingly role out of bed.
“alright I'm up. Let's go get some food.”
Sitting at the feast with the Life and Death Brigade made it feel as if nothing has changed and no time has passed. Many of the same conversations that would have taken place eight years ago were happening all around the room.
“Hey Whitney is your friend Josie here?”
“ Yeah Colin she's right over there.”
“awesome, is she still single?”
“No she came here with her husband. Weren't you at their wedding?”
“I believe I was. I just thought they would be divorced by now.”
“I thought we knew more red heads. We need some new women in this group.” Finn looks at Whitney “Do I know you?”
Yup some things never change. Looking at Logan I realize no matter how much we all may pretend for the weekend everything has changed. Some members have been married, had kids and been divorced. Some run multi-million dollar corporations while others are jobless, pregnant and living in our childhood bedrooms. We make plans and think we know how things are going to be when we grow up. The reality is life happens. Plans change and your ideas of self and self-worth need to be adjusted. Your success as an adult isn't contingent on how closely you followed your plan. It's in your ability to follow the detours posted along the way. I had always hoped to have a Pulitzer by now. I planned to be working for a major newspaper reporting stories from around the world with pieces recognized for their brilliance. The thing is I wouldn't be writing my book if I stuck to the plan. Writing this book feels like something that was supposed to happen so I can't be angry over my detours. Logan and I also probably wouldn't be together and I definitely wouldn't be pregnant. The pregnancy that scared the crap out of me just days ago is now one of the things I'm most thankful for. I know no matter what happens from here on out we have friends that are as close as family that have our backs the whole way.
“Ace are you ok?” I look into the face of the man I love.
“I can honestly say I've never been better.”
Knowing that most of the members are leaving in the morning we party well into the night. Well they all party while I record the craziness in case I ever need blackmail. Logan and I are back in our room and he's taking another shower while I get ready for bed.
“I'm used to Finn getting drunk and naked but Seth?! Wow that really surprised me.”
“Yeah that's only happened one other time. It was freshman year and he was trying to beat Finn's passion of the Christ by doing it naked.”
“That's what he was trying to do this time before he passed out in the middle of the dance floor.” Logan steps out of the shower and is drying off behind me.
“Should we have left him there? I feel kinda bad like maybe we should have helped him to his room.”
“He's fine Ace. No one wanted to try and carry a naked Seth. We covered him up and you gave him a pillow.” I start to talk as I turn towards him
“I know but I still fell bad what if…” I lose all train of thought as I see that Logan is still naked.
“Um Logan?”
“Yeah?”
“You're naked again”
“So I am and my eyes are still up here Ace.”
“uh huh” I can't help it. I mean the man has definitely been working out.
“You've been working out!” Logan laughs
“I have and I believe I promised you a better ending then the one we had earlier.” His words don't even register as I continue to stare.
“It's definitely working for me.” He sweeps me into his arms and carries me to bed.
“Let's see what else I can do that works for you.” So we do and it's amazing. Making love knowing that we are finally back together makes it so special. It's a magic all it's own and I can't wait for more.