The Scarecrow

Chapter 46

Rory got a text from Logan to let her know he was on his way to pick her and Tori up for the book tour.

"Was that Logan?" Finn asked.

"Yes," she replied as she began to double-check to make sure she had everything she needed.  Once she was satisfied, she took Tori from Finn.

"I'm going to miss you," he said quietly.

"I'm going to miss you, too," she answered softly.

"I was talking to Princess V," he joked.

"I see where I stand."

He slid an arm around her waist and drew them close.

"I think I'll miss you the most," he whispered.

"It's only going to be five days.  I'm sure your week will fly by with everything going on at work," she countered, and Finn gave her a fake pout.  "Besides, we can do video calls at night when I'm not busy with an engagement."

Rory put her hand on his cheek and looked into his eyes.  They shared a sweet, tender kiss until they were interrupted by the doorbell.

"I bet that's Logan," she said in a sad tone.

"So?" he asked still holding onto her.

"He's here to pick me up...."

"Doesn't he know I'm not letting you go?" he countered playfully.

"Finn....."

"Oh, alright, Love," he gave in.

He took the baby from her arms so she could help bring her bags out to the car that awaited.  Rory opened the door to see Logan with the driver.

"Here, let us take them.  You finish your goodbyes," he suggested with a smile and picked up a couple of bags.

Rory handed the other bags to the driver.  The only thing left was Tori's car seat and base.  Then, she turned back to Finn, who was actively engaged with his favorite little girl.

"Don't you worry!  I will call every night to talk to you and Mommy.  Before you know it, I'll be joining you," he said sweetly and paused for the baby's response.  "I'll be counting down the days, too!"

Rory cleared her throat, and Finn turned to her.

"Don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you," he assured her and gave her another passionate kiss.  "I love you, Rory."

"I love you, too, Finn," she replied breathlessly.  "Can't wait to see you this weekend!"

She gave him one more kiss and reluctantly took Tori back.  Rory buckled the baby into the carrier car seat.  Finn gave the baby one last kiss before sending his two favorite ladies out the door.

After she and Logan affixed the car seat into place, they settled in for the ride to Boston.  He handed her some preparatory sheets about things she could expect on the tour along with other tips.

"Thanks, but I've already got this," she said as she pulled out a binder that she'd put together.  In true Rory fashion, it was color coded with dividers and labels.

"Wow!  Where did you get all of that?  We usually only go through the small packet I gave you," Logan replied.

"Cate had already given me that, and the rest is my own research.  You know I'm kind of a research freak," she explained with a chuckle.

"That is true!  Glad you are so prepared, and I know you'll do great!"

Once they arrived safely at the hotel in Boston, Logan got them checked in and had their bags delivered to their room.  Unbeknownst to Rory, he had booked a multi-room suite.  At first, she thought it was strange, but realized it would be beneficial to help care for his daughter.  Besides, it was comforting to have someone else near and not be so isolated in her own room.