Mollymook, Australia Present Day
Duncan Kane hadn't been in Neptune, California in over 5 years. He knew things had changed alot in the years he was gone. He was able to get some information through his one and only confidant, Clarence Weidman for the years after he left, however, about a year and a half ago, Clarence was diagnosed with stomach cancer, and the information was not keeping him as up to date as he would like. Then, six months later, Clarence lost his battle with cancer, and he died. Duncan was heartbroken, not only for the man he considered his friend and his family, but for himself. Duncan thought for sure he would never know what happened to those he cared about the most but then fate intevened. Clarence had set up a way for his father Jake Kane, to contact Duncan right before he passed in the hopes he could help him finally be able to return home, so Duncan knew only what his father, had told him about what was going on. Jake talked about what he could with Duncan, although he made it very clear to Duncan that he was not in the know in some of the people's lives Duncan wanted to know about, in particular, Logan and Veronica. Jake began immediately to work overtime to get it to where Duncan could return to Neptune, but made it very clear, if this was to happen, like it or not Duncan had to abide by what Jake asked of him, that it was the only way he could guarantee his return home with nothing being held over his head.
Flashback to one year ago
Jake: You need to abide by these precautions Duncan. You can't contact anyone stateside while I am working out a deal. If you want to be able to come home, and make a life with Lily, you need to keep everything quiet.
Duncan: I get that dad, but I want those I love back home to know I am returning, so they know, they are prepared, god dad, I want my old life back.
Jake: (sadly) It has been a long time Duncan, I am pretty sure you won't be able to get your old life back. You can't just come home and expect everyone to drop what they all have going on in their lives, so you can go back to the way things were. If you are caught before a deal gets worked out none of that will matter anyways, you will go to jail. You and Lily staying safe, so when it is time for you to come home, you can come home, is more important than contacting anyone PERIOD.
Duncan: Alright dad, but the sooner you can get this done, the better. I have been away to long.
Back to the Present Day
Looking back on that conversation, Duncan knew then, like he does now, that his father was right. None of this would have worked out well, if he didn't do what was necessary to keep himself and Lily from being caught, before they had a chance to do what was needed to get them home. They needed to lay low and stay out of the spotlight, which Duncan thinks he has done quite well in the year since. Duncan weas getting more and more excited thinking about the prospect of going home. Duncan knew quite a bit about what happened to those that he cared about the most. Clarence kept him well informed before he was told he had cancer. Duncan knew that Veronica and Logan had dated again after he left. He also knew they broke up, then got back together, and then broke up again. The two of them he thought were so wrong for each other, if they were right for each other, they wouldn't of kept breaking things off again and again. He thought for sure he would be a better fir for Veronica and together with Lily they could be a real family. With that being said, last he had heard a few months before Clarence's death, the two of them were broken up but they were dating other people. In just a few more days, he could get back to his life, the life he wanted for himself, and the life he wanted with the only women he ever truly loved, Veronica Mars. He only hoped that she was free to be with him like he wanted.
Neptune, California Present Day
Logan and Veronica Echolls were on their way to the last doctor's appointment for Veronica before she is set to give birth to the couple's first child, the following week. The couple hadn't been this excited since their engagement and subsequent wedding. Logan and Veronica hadn't been back together long before Logan decided to propose. Logan asked Keith for his daughter's hand in marriage and when he said yes, Logan went and planned everything. Logan took Veronica to Luigi's for dinner, and just before dessert got down on one knee, and when Veronica accepted he picked her up and twirled her around the restaurant in excitement. All of the couple's friends were really happy for the couple, and the two planned their wedding, together, just like they wanted to spend the rest of their lives. The ceremony was to take place on June 28th, on Catalina Island at a private resort, and a very secluded beach where the couple didn't have to deal with all the crazies looking to get a shot of them. The ceremony was a beautiful one. Wallace served as Logan's and Veronica's person of honor, happily standing up for both of them. Mac and Parker served as Veronica's bridesmaids, while Dick and surpisingly Weevil served as Logan's groomsman. The reception was to take place right after, and Logan and Veronica would head off to Paris two days later for their honeymoon. Three months later, the couple learned they would be having their first child. At first the two of them were a little nervous. Logan hoped he would be nothing like his own parents, and Veronica hoped and prayed that she would have learned more from Keith than her mother. Outside of Keith, neither of them had great role models growing up. Veronica's mother was an alcoholic, Logan's mother was an alcoholic as well and was also addicted to pills. and then of course there was Logan's father, who physically and mentally abused Logan and his mother before she finally had enough and took her own life, and oh yeah let's not forget he killed Logan's ex-girlfriend, and Veronica's best friend Lily Kane. All those nervous feelings that the two of them had were gone after the first doctor's appointment, when the happy couple heard their baby's heartbeat, and saw their baby's little body growing in Veronica during an ultrasound. When it came time to learn wether the baby would be a boy or a girl, neither one hesitated, of course they wanted to know.
Logan: We are here Sugarpuss, you ready, last appointment before the baby is due to join us.
Veronica: (smiling brightly at her husband) Yes I am, one more week and our daughter will join us in this world. I didn't think I would be this excited, we were a mess in the beginning. I just know right now, that I can't wait til our daughter, Megan Lynn Echolls is brought into the world.
Logan: I know. I thought for sure I would never, and I mean never have kids. I thought with my family history of abuse, it wasn't the best idea. But after we found out we were gonna be parents, your dad, he made me see, that the abuse wasn't hereditary, that it was learned, and if we learn from our families past mistakes, we will be just fine being parents.
Veronica: Logan we are gonna be great parents. I have no doubt that you are going to be the best father ever for our daughter
Logan smiled at his pregnant wife then softly kissed Veronica on the forehead. He then got out of the car, and opened the passenger side door for his wife. The couple walked into the doctor's office and Logan signed Veronica in. Within a few minutes, a nurse came out and called Veronica's name. Logan helped his wife to her feet and the two followed the nurse back to the exam room. The nurse exited the room to let Veronica get into her gown, and then reentered and took all of Veonica's vitals, and then left the couple to wait for the doctor. When the doctor came in she looked over Veronica's vitals and then asked her a few questions and then she prepped her for an ultrasound. Everything according to the doctor looked good, and she assured the couple that the baby looked to be on schedule. The doctor insisted on Veronica getting as much rest as possible in preparation for the delivery. The couple agreed to take all precautions and to call the doctor as soon as Veronica was in labor. Veronica got dressed and her and Logan headed out. Veronica suggested the couple invite all their friends and family to join them for lunch at Luigi's, a suggestion Logan agreed to immediately. Veronica immediately began making calls, and was thrilled when everyone agreed to join them. The couple arrived at Luigi's around noon. They were early, as they had told everone to meet them about 12:30. Logan helped Veronica out of the car, then the couple headed inside. As they were entering, Celeste Kane was exiting.
Celeste: Logan, Veronica lovely to see you.
Logan: (kindly, but with some anger in his voice) Celeste, how are you, how is Jake.
Celeste: I am fine, and Jake is doing well, (turning to veronica) Veronica you look absolutely (Veronica cut her off before she could comment)
Veronica: (nastily) fat, huge, gigantic.
Celeste: (chuckling) Actually I was gonna say beautiful. You are absolutely glowing.
Veronica: (taken aback by the compliment) Really?
Celeste: (smiling) yes, really. Contrary to what you may believe I am capable of a compliment once in a while, anyways, it has been said that women are the most beautiful, when pregnant. I think you reaffrim that notion
Veronica: (unsure how to respond) Thank You, I think
Celeste: From the looks of things, you are due soon, very soon, am I correct.
Logan: Yes, Veronica is due next week
Celeste: That is wonderful, do you know what you two are having, a boy or a girl
Veronica: (uncomfortably) Ummmm, a girl
Logan: (proudly) We are going to name her Megan Lynn Echolls
Celeste: (smiling) I am sure Meg and Lynn are watching down on you, very honored and very and proud to have your duaughter named after them.
Veronica: (smiling for the first time) we like to think so
Celeste: Yes well, (pausing not sure how to put what she wants to say, she continues) I am sure Lily is watching down on you two as well, I have no doubt she would be thrilled about your impending parenthood.
Logan: (smiling uneasy at Celeste) I am sure she is, a part of her will always be with us
Celeste: (a little nervous) Of course, Well I have to be going, congrats on everything. I hope everything goes well for you two, I really do.
Logan: Thanks
Veronica: Yes, Thank You.
With that Celeste headed out. Veronica was a bit flustered at Celeste's kindness, she stood there for a moment watching Celeste as she got into her car, while Logan who was suspicious of her behavior squeezed her hand gently. Celeste was never nice, especially not to the two of them. As Celeste drove away, the couple made their way into the restaurant and got to their table. The two conversed about the odd exchange but then quickly began discussing what they were gonna have for lunch. Just then, their guests for lunch began arriving. Logan and Veronica greeted everyone as they arrived then decided to tell them about everything that happened at Veronica's last appointment. A few moments later, the couple filled everyone in on their encounter with Celeste. They all seemed a bit shocked at how the couple described Celeste's pleasant demeanor, and friendliness towards them.
Keith: (chucklin) Well honey, maybe Celeste decided her life would be better if she started being nicer, it has been known to happen.
Dick: (snorting) No offense Sheriff, but Celeste Kane is known as the "Ice Queen" for a reason. She is never nice, ever, she is a grade A bitch (with that Mac elbows Dick and Keith and Alicia shoot him a disapproving look) what, it is the truth.
Alicia: It may well be Dick, but what do you say we try not use that type of language, (motioning to Darryl) especially since we have young ones here.
Dick: Ok, (thinking) Celeste Kane, she is a grade A witch.
Wallace: (chuckling) Yeah I got to agree, The few times I had seen her she was always railing into Veronica for just being there.
Logan: (concerned) Celeste is indeed a witch. There was just something so off about her behavior. After all these years she decided to start being nice now, and to the two of us no less. Two people who she has never and I mean never liked.
Mac: I don't think I have ever met Duncan's mom. I have met his dad. He seemed nice enough I guess, but he was cold, very very cold.
Veronica: (nodding her head at Mac) It is possible that maybe after all this time she is just happy, and maybe she is thrilled we that we are together, and I am not with Duncan.
Logan: (snorting) Maybe.
The waitress came over and immediatly took everyone's drink order. Upon returning with everyone's drinks, the group decided on ordering several of the appetizer's off the menu. Once the appetizer's were brought tp the table everyone was ready to order. The waitress took the table's order and began to dig into the appetizer's that were ordered.
Keith: So Logan, Dick how are things going with the expansion plans for Surf's Up Surf Shops.
Logan: (smiling brightly) Great. We will be opening about 6 more surf shops along the California coast in the next few weeks, to go with the 3 that we opened last year.
Dick: If all goes well, we will open even more next year, including 3 in Hawaii
Keith: (impressed) Hawaii, wow the shops should do well there.
Logan: We think so.
At that moment, the group's food arrived. They all dug into their orders, enjoying and savoring every bite. Over lunch hey discussed the plans for once the baby comes, and made sure everyone knew what to do, and where to go once Veronica went into labor. Everyone knew, but Veronica thought a refresher since they re only a week away would be good.
Parker: (chuckling as she sips her wine) Relax Veronica, we got it. We know what to do, where to go. Don't worry about.
Wallace: (Nodding in agreement) You should worry about relaxing like the doctor said, believe me everything else is under control.
Alicia: Veronica, you don't need to worry honey, everything will be just fine.
Weevil: Yeah V. Just do what the doctor tells you, everything else is handled, just how you wanted.
Mac: Logan has taken care of everything, you have nothing to worry about
Dick: Ronnie, it is normal I am sure, to feel like this so close to the baby coming, (laughing) but Logan, he knows better than to not take care of things the way you want, especially since you would cut him off for like forever
With that the table cracks up laughing. Leave it to Dick to lighten up a room. Logan looks over to Veronica and he sees she has a huge smile on her face. Logan couldn't help but feel that for the first time, in a long time everything was right. Veronica and Logan were happier than they ever had been, and in a little over the a week, they would celebrate even more happiness when their beautiful daughter is born.
Meanwhile, after running all her errands Celeste Kane has finally returned home. She finds Jake on the phone. Who he is talking to she has no idea, but she is sure it is to try to secure Duncan's safe return home. Celeste was still shaken by her run in with Logan and Veronica. She wasn;t expecting it, and she tried to be as nice as she could, and she truly was happpy to see things going so well for them. Celeste always thought Veronica belonged with Logan, and not with Duncan, so she was relieved that when Duncan returned home, Veronica was with who she truly belonged. She just hoped Duncan saw it that way. In that moment she was brought out of her thoughts as Jake hangs up the phone, and begins to speak with her.
Jake: Celeste, Did you get all you errands done
Celeste: I did. I got everything all taken care of.
Jake: Good, glad you were able to get it all done
Celeste: So am I, I want to have everything done before Duncan comes home. (pausing) By the way, while I was out, I also ran into Logan and Veronica
Jake: (looking up at her) Oh. How did that go?
Celeste: It went well. Veronica is due to give birth next week, they are having a girl and they are naming her Megan Lynn Echolls.
Jake: Wow. I am bit surprised by the name they chose
Celeste: Why. Meg was Veronica's friend, and Lynn was Logan's mother, it is natural for a child to be named after people who were important to ones family.
Jake: Of course, of course. Well good for them. This does make me a bit nervous about how when Duncan comes home he will react to the news.
Celeste: I agree. I don't think he will take Logan and Veronica's marriage well, and he really won't like Veronica having a child with someone else especially Logan.
Jake: I have no doubt that he won't take this news well. That being said I am glad he didn't learn about the wedding from Clarence before he died. He might, knowing how he feels about Veronica, have tried to stop the wedding from happening.
Celeste: Honestly, I don't think anyone or anything would have been able to stop the wedding between Logan and Veronica. I have no doubt, seeing the two of them today, Veronica loves Logan very much.
Jake: I agree. The two of them have always loved each other. I am not surprised and I know you aren't either that they got together.
Celeste: No, I am not. I am just a little shocked it took them this long. I thought for sure they would have been married long before they were out of college.
Jake: We should tell Duncan before he gets home, about Logan and Veronica.
Celeste: (sighing) I agree. We don't want him to find out on his own. We don't know how he is going to react.
Jake: There is nothing he can do. Logan and Veronica are married, they are having a child.
Celeste: (concerned) Jake, you know how Duncan is when it comes to Veronica Mars. I think even her being married to Logan and having his child won't deter him from trying to get her back.
Jake: Yes I agree, and that is the last thing we need.