TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

Rory on the campaign trail or perhaps not, something I think could have happened had ASP ended the tale herself with Rory pregnant at 22.

Disclaimer: Nope not mine, just borrowing them to make my tales fun for everyone.

A/N: I can't believe I have reached the end of this story, Thank you all for your support of this story! I can't believe it is over, but I have another in the works, I will post a new story again soon!

Chapter the Last

Rory and Logan returned home, baby in tow and they were greeted by a welcome home party, Steph was amazing that way, the baby's room was fully ready, everything washed and in place. It was a delightful surprise.

Rory was happy to see everyone, all the LDB friends, her family and long time friends, she was even happy to see Francine with Gigi on her hip.

"Welcome home Lorelai" Francine approached.

"It's Rory, Lorelai is my mom and Trix is my great grandmother, please call me Rory." She kissed the woman on both cheeks and tickled her sister's tummy.

Lorelai came up to her next, "That is right I am the reigning Lorelai, gimme my grandson!" She put out her arms and was duly rewarded with the treasured bundle.

Honor was quick beside her, "What do you think Lorelai, 'Wild Bill" I think he will give his parents a run for their money, don't you?"

Lorelai smiled at Luke, "No I think he will be brave and loyal, we should call him, 'Butch' after his grandpa, its a great nickname, right Luke?" The man just blushed and Rory smiled, her mom was back, she had regained her teasing bestfriend, she only hoped it would last.

"Give me the baby Lorelai, I am her best friend I deserve a turn." Paris barked, the only one Lorelai would tolerate that tone from. The babe was placed in her arms, she sighed in contentment. "I can't believe I am saying this, I want one, maybe I will focus my practice to help women who want babies have them."

Lane took the baby from Paris, " Stop profiteering from my godson!"

Then Steph plucked the baby from Lane, "He will be a lady-killer just like his dad." she cooed.

"Acquitted!" Collin, Finn and Robert said in concert causing all the youths to laugh and the elders, except Lorelai, to look perplexed.

Rory took charge of her son and sat down to nurse, she didn't care about the group, this was family, if they were uneasy they could leave, it was time for Will's meal.

The family situated themselves with greetings, refreshments and happy stories of her and Logan's courtship and their childhoods. While Rory nursed, Logan sat beside her and dutifully provided affection and beverage. The minute Will finished his meal Logan had him to burp while Rory redressed, they were seamless in the transition after only two days. Mitchum and Richard watched eyes sparkling.

"I wish that had been the acceptable thing when Lorelai was born, perhaps things would be different." Richard waxed nostalgic.

"No, I think then our pair may never have coupled, Rory would know to look for a man suited for insurance and Logan would have a trophy wife, this way is infinitely better. They have each other and career is an aside as it should be, they will be fine, they have each other." Mitchum provided.

Lorelai over heard the exchange and was surprised after his treatment during their courtship, "You really believe they are good together even if she wants to work?"

"I don't know if you knew this, but my mother was a columnist, she had a finance column under an alias and it was well received, I am sure Rory can create such a presence if she desires. I only dissuaded her to keep her from my son, that did not work, so now I will exploit her talent fully." Mitchum boasted.

"If you knew she was talented, why would you dissuade her?" Lorelai queried.

"My wife believed that Logan needed a woman like herself, a , for lack of a better word, trophy wife, someone who would support him, make dinner parties and be a good representation in society. Rory has raised the bar, she is an excellent representation, she has causes she believes in and can rally the troupes in support, yet she works, has her own name and identity, for that I credit you.

Lorelai looked stunned, "Thank you, I think, that was a compliment wasn't it?"

Mitchum laughed, "Yes Lorelai, that was a compliment, while you chose an unconventional path, you raised an extraordinary woman, she doesn't take guff from anyone and for that I have you to thank. She will keep my son and my family strong and she is quite the force to be reckoned with, I think of her as a young Barbara Walters, able to see sinner and saint as equals, it will make her famous. Her humble roots will only add to her charm."

Lorelai considered his words, "You don't want her to be a war correspondent so you are planting a new idea in my head, clever, not as subtle as you thought, but I like it, I will encourage her in your plan only because I can't bide the thought of my grandbaby being left without a mother. Honestly, I have been trying to figure away out of that plan for a while, so thank you for the exit." She nudged his shoulder playfully.

"Not my exit strategy, Logan's, he wants her to travel, but he needs her safe for his piece of mind." Mitchum confided.

Richard had listened as the pair bantered as if old friends and was pleased, "So Mitchum, when are we headed to the links, I think I need to best you so my great-grandson has at least one duffer to look up to."

Mitchum laughed, "How about Sunday? We will see who bests whom."

Rory watched her family interact, they were not exactly what she had expected, she had pictured some quiet middle class life, her as a reporter, him a business man sure, but not a mogul. She couldn't believe how easily they got along and how much the loved her son. She watched Logan chatting animatedly with Josh as Honor laughed, it was good, this was perfect. This was home. They had found a way to make everything okay, their separation, the unexpected pregnancy and even Logan returning to HPG, all their ducks were in a row all their business had been taken care of and all that was left with the future, which looked so bright she felt she would have to wear shades.

*End*

A/N: Well here we are at another end, but I do have another story almost ready to go. Thanks again for all the positive feedback, the favoriting and follows, it all means so much and encourages me to keep writing. Thank you all so very much!