The Legend - A Gilmore Girls Fan Fiction

Epilogues Chapter 5: Finn and Rory

The moving company had brought in the last box from the truck, and placed it inside their new home.  After Logan had decided to make the move back to Hartford, it was an easy decision for Finn and Rory to do the same.  Finn has been able to work from home with monthly visits back to headquarters, and Rory's series of children's books, Eva and Ruby, have been in such high demand, that they're onto their third edition.

"So, now that we're all unloaded, we can start unpacking and stop living out of bloody boxes!" Finn said with a laugh.

"Amen to that!  How on earth do we have this much stuff!?" Rory asked him.

"Well, we are combining two apartments again, Love.  We've basically got double everything" he teased and she looked around, nodding in agreement.

"We can always ask Charlie if he wants any of it" she said.

"Yeah, sure.  I'll ask him as soon as we figure out what we don't need anymore, okay?" he whispered, kissing her on the top of her head.

She nodded, wishing she hadn't brought up Charlie, because clearly his mind went straight to Poppy.  "It's going to be okay, babe.  Just think, it really won't be that long before you'll get to see her again" she tried to say in comfort, but it fell on deaf ears.

"Right, well, no sense in worrying about things outside of my control, is there?  Let's get unpacked, Sweetheart" he said, moving to a box and slashing the tape.

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Sitting down in the kitchen of Rory's childhood home after a meeting with the florist, she and Lorelai discussed all things wedding.  "Thank you so much for helping me out, Mom.  I swear, if I had to do all of this by myself I think I'd go nuts!" Rory said.

"No problem, Kiddo.  So how are things going on your side of things?  You've had your cake and dinner tastings with Sookie, you've booked your photographer and videographers, you've got your invitations printed and sent out, your dress bought and altered, your place settings chosen, your music selected, your bridesmaids' dresses are being altered, you've got your marriage license, you have your hair and makeup appointments set already, you have your wedding bands, your flower order is in...  Is there really even anything else that needs to be done?" Lorelai asked.

Rory shook her head and sighed in relief.  "No, I think everything's ready to go.  See, and all this time you thought my checklists were silly" she said with a laugh.

"I've got to hand it to you, Kid.  I've never seen such a calm, cool and collected bride.  And the fact that you're the first one getting married at Dreamscape is just so special and amazing to me, and I can't tell you how much it means to me that you trust me to be the one to help make your day even more beautiful" Lorelai said, full of emotion.

"There's nowhere I'd rather get married, mom.  Besides, I there's no one I trust more than you with this sort of thing.  That might be why I'm not nervous about it – I know that everything's taken care of" Rory admitted.

"You sure?  There's still plenty of time for me to hand the reins over to Kirk.  He's been itching to get his hands on another wedding after he married Petal off to Babette's cat, Waffle!" Lorelai said, causing both women to laugh.  "Seriously, though, Kid.  I still can't believe my little girl's getting married.  I'm proud of you.  You did real good, Finn's a great guy, and he's one of the only people I trust to take care of my girls.  He's going to make you a fantastic husband, Honey" Lorelai said.

Rory smiled and hugged her mom.  "Thank you, mom.  That really means everything coming from you" she said.

"Okay.  Since we've got everything under control, let's go have lunch at the inn, okay?  Sookie asked for you specifically.  She wanted to make you something delicious to help you to relax a little before the big day" Lorelai said.