A Chance Meeting

Back To Where It Began

As she sat on the train going back to New Haven, Rory couldn't help but think back on the last five years. At the moment she was working at the New York Times, she had been there for three years and loved every minute of it. Being in New York though, meant she didn't see her mum as much due to her always being busy following up a lead or completing a new story. Rory had two weeks off and was going home to see mum and to go back to Yale for an Eli lunch. She had fond memories of her time at Yale, and some not so good ones.


Thinking back on everyone she knew, most of them she couldn't wait to catch up with. Though there was one person she was worried about seeing. His name was Logan Huntzberger, they were together on/off for three years. They broke up not long after she graduated Yale, she went to New York and he got shipped off to Los Angeles to run a paper for his father. They didn't want to spilt, but at the time there was no other way.


Rory's phone rang. "Hello?" She said when she answered.


"Hello, daughter of mine. When will you be gracing me with your presence?" Lorelai asked.


"I'm on the train now; I have to stop at Yale for a couple of hours. Then I'll come on home for the night. But have to go back to Yale tomorrow. They're having this week long thing for Eli's." Rory answered.


"Well, I think a movie night is in order, then. I'll organise it all, just let me know when you're almost here."


"Ok, Mom I will. See you in a few hours. Love you and miss you." Rory said as she hung up the phone.


Her thoughts then drifted back to her time at Yale. Paris Gellar her room mate for most of that time was coming. It'd been a while since they'd seen each other. Paris had graduated medical school and was now a resident at one of the top hospitals in the country.


Then there was Doyle, he and Paris were still together... Well, engaged actually. He was working at a small paper, but he loved it.

And who could forget Finn and Colin? Logan's best mates. They had become Rory's friends when she and Logan got together. Finn was always charming – and most of the time drunk. Colin was a little bit more sensible then the other two. Though still up for a good time and trying to get a lady or two to go home with him.


Rory thought about everyone quite often – it was one of the best times of her life. She wouldn't have changed anything. She learnt how to live life there. Being in the 'Life and Death Brigade' helped her to branch out and not always worry about studying. She had Logan to thank for that. He showed her how to really love someone, be there for that person no matter what and most of all he was her best friend. They stayed in touch for about a year, but lost contact. Even though she wasn't sure if Logan was coming, she was still nervous. A lot of time had past; everyone had grown up and become who they wanted to be. She knew a lot would be different, but wondered how different.


As she reached Yale, the first people she saw were Paris and Doyle.

"Oh, my God! Paris, how are you? It's been too long!" Rory said as soon as she saw them.


"Rory, hi. I was wondering if you would be showing up. We're doing really well. I'm so glad you're here!" Paris said as she and Rory hugged.


Rory went over and hugged Doyle and said hello.


"So do you know if he's coming?" Paris asked wondering.


"I wouldn't have a clue, haven't spoken to him in like four years. There's part of me that wants him to come, but the rest couldn't care less." Rory replied.


As they took their seats for lunch, Rory looked around but couldn't see Logan, Finn or Colin. She could see Stephanie though, and promised herself she'd go and say hello later on.


Being back at Yale felt different. There was no pressure of having to go to class or finish a paper. It brought a smile back to her face knowing she had had an amazing time here and what a brilliant help it was for her career now.


"Hey, Ace! Who would have thought that you would be here?" a familiar voice said.


Rory turned around and saw Logan. He looked as handsome as ever.


"Well, well Logan Huntzberger." Rory said nervously.


"Ace, after lunch, would you mind coming out for coffee with me? We have a lot to catch up on and there's something I need to tell you that I should have told you years ago." Logan said, feeling slightly nervous himself.


"Um... sure, sounds good. I won't be able to stay for long though, gotta get back on the train to go to Mom's." Rory said, wondering what it was that he had to tell her.


"How about I drive you to your Mom's, if we take too long?" Logan offered.


"Ok." Rory said.


"See you soon, Ace. By the way, you look stunning!" Logan whispered in her ear before he walked off.


"I guess he showed up, then. What did he want?" Paris asked when she got back with their drinks.


"Um...wanted to have coffee when lunch is over." Rory said, still a little shocked at Logan's last statement.


"Well, that's a nice thing for him to do I guess." Doyle said.


"Come on guys, let's take our seats." Rory said, wanting a change in the subject.


Rory didn't know what to think about what Logan had said. He wanted to talk about things he should have talked about years ago, but what could they be? As lunch wrapped up two hours later, Rory said her goodbyes to Paris and Doyle. Knowing she'd see them tomorrow, it wasn't anything too big. After they had left, Rory waited for Logan.


"Hey, Ace, you ready?" Logan asked five minutes later.


"Yep, let's go. You can lead the way" Rory said after she and Logan hugged.


Logan led Rory to his car, opened the door for her, and then got in himself. The drive to the café was a quite one – neither of them knew what to say. As they arrived, Logan opened the door for Rory once again; they walked inside and ordered their coffees.


They sat down; five more minutes went by without either of them saying anything. Rory ended up being the first to speak.


"So... um, let's get straight to the point, shall we? What did you have to tell me?" Rory asked bluntly.


"We can't start with something simple like how are you?" Logan responded quickly.