Finding Rory

Chapter 73: It's Really Happening

"Are you okay, Mare?" Tristan asked as he walked into their bedroom after Logan had left. He knew that they hadn't heard the last of Logan, but right now he just wanted to focus on them.

"Yeah, I'm okay. Logan was a real ass, but I know that I shouldn't take it personally or let him get to me," Rory answered.

"Thanks for looking after my girl, Finn," Tristan said gratefully. "Colin's still in the living room. We can all go relax in there and Rory and I can tell you more about the morning if you'd like."

"Absolutely, mate. I'm dying to hear why Logan was with Rory and all about the littlest Dugreys."

Tristan took Rory's hand and led her into the living room and they all sat back down, everyone relaxed now that Logan was no longer there.

"Apparently Logan decided to track Rory down and he surprised her outside her office building when she was leaving for lunch," Tristan began explaining.

"He kept telling me that we could still carry on together even though we're both engaged, and I just couldn't take it anymore. I stood up to storm out because I was furious, and I guess I passed out. I hadn't eaten all day because I was feeling nauseated, and my blood pressure also dropped when I stood up so quickly. The doctor says that everything is fine, though," Rory added.

"The really unfortunate part of the entire morning was that Logan was with Rory when she found out she was pregnant," replied Tristan. "I wish I could have been there with her."

"The doctor assumed that the baby was Logan's, and it was so awkward. I wish you could have been there, too," Rory admitted.

"I'm just glad I walked in when I did," Tristan said with a smile as he leaned over and kissed her temple.

"But everything looks okay?" Colin asked, obviously concerned.

"Yes, everything looks perfect. She's about five weeks along with twins. We're just going to have to make sure that she eats regularly and keep an eye on things, but they're all three healthy," Tristan said proudly.

"And Rory mentioned you're going to get married soon?" Finn asked.

"Yes, we've decided to get married at my family's home in Ocean Beach over Labor Day weekend. Would you two stand up for me?" Tristan asked.

"Of course we will, Mate!" Finn said enthusiastically, answering for both of them.

"Thank you guys so much," Rory said gratefully. "I'm going to call and ask Steph and Paris to stand up for me."

"I know that she'll be thrilled to do that," replied Colin. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat before continuing. "Now, I hate to be the party pooper, but I think you two need to come up with a plan to deal with Logan when he shows his face again - and I have no doubt that he will come around again"

"What do you think he'll do?" Rory whispered.

"I don't know, but I feel certain that you haven't heard the last of him. You two know that we have your backs, though. If there's anything at all that we can do for you, you just tell us. Now, we'll get out of here and let you enjoy your evening together," Colin said. He then turned his attention to Tristan. "Chris and Neil will be in our office tomorrow morning to finish things up with the merger."

"I really appreciate you guys moving things here - I don't want to leave Rory right now," Tristan said gratefully. "Our parents are all coming over tonight so we can tell them the news - since they know that Rory was in the emergency room today we can't really hold them off."

"Well, we're both thrilled for you, and I'm sure they will be, too. Congratulations," Finn said, moving to hug Rory and Tristan. They all exchanged goodbyes and soon Rory and Tristan were left alone.

"You doing okay, baby?" Tristan asked tenderly.

"Yeah, I'm good. I'm getting a little hungry, but our parents should be here soon."

"I'll call and order dinner for all of us," Tristan offered. "What sounds good?"

"Hmm...maybe Italian?"

"Anything you want, Mary," Tristan said with a grin. The whole day seemed surreal, mostly for good reasons, and he really meant it when he said anything. There was nothing that he wouldn't do for her.

He walked into the kitchen and called their favorite Italian restaurant and then sent his parents a text asking them to stop and pick up the food on their way. He knew that realistically Rory was fine, but he couldn't bring himself to leave her quite yet. He was already dreading going to work tomorrow. He got a reply from his mom and then turned back to Rory.

"Want to relax and watch a bit of television while we want for everyone?" he asked.

"I really want to be in your arms. Can we watch The Office?" she asked with a smile. They both loved watching reruns of the show.

"Of course," Tristan chuckled. He led her over to the couch and turned the television to Netflix. He hit play where they'd left off the last time they'd watched the show. Rory relaxed into his arms and sighed contentedly - this was most certainly her happy place. Tristan wrapped his arms around her and and rested his hand on her still-flat belly, gently rubbing it absentmindedly.

"It's hard to believe that I'll have a bump there before we know it, and I'll probably be as big as a house by the time I'm ready to give birth," Rory said with a smile.

"Well, I can't wait to see you with a baby bump, and I can guarantee that you'll be the most beautiful pregnant woman who's ever walked the face of the earth," he said softly, loving the thought of her visibly pregnant with their children.

"This is really happening. You're going to be my husband, and we're going to be parents," she whispered in awe.

"It's really happening, fifteen years after we first met."