Author's note: I discovered Veronica Mars recently and was kind of annoyed at the way they ended the series. The hopeless romantic in me needed a better ending so I wrote this. I'm not sure if I will leave it as it is or add to it later-We shall see! Of course I do not own Veronica Mars or any of the other characters, nor do i have any rights to the music referenced. Thanks! Enjoy!

Did that just happen? Did …no… I… Her mind was spinning when he reached out and touched her bringing her back to the here and now., "go." She shook her head, "go to him now," his tone was urgent.

"I…"

"No, you don't get to be in charge right now, Veronica," Piz's eyes were pleading with her.

"But…"

"It's ok. Do you remember that day? We sat here in the food court talking about wasting our time and how it's better to know what we want in a person, in a relationship than to have something just to have… something?" A nervous laugh escaping his lips. She was trying to focus on what he was saying, "we are just something. You and Logan- you're the real deal. As much as it sucks for me right now, and as much as I really do not want to be the bigger person at the moment, you need to go after him. I'll be fine."

She looked into his eyes searching for a sign that he was testing her, "It's ok. Logan and I are over."

"No you're not. Stop thinking Veronica, and just go to him." He threw his arms in the air adamant that she listen to him.

She allowed a smile to cross her lips, carelessly threw her arms around his neck gently kissing his bruised cheek, "thank you," she whispered and ran at full speed out of the food court.

Her car was parked on the other side of campus but she sprinted the entire way.

Did I just do that….AGAIN? I am completely insane! She warned me… or at least tried to and of course I let my anger get the better of me but I was protecting her! She has to see that! Logan was in a state of surreal anger and mild panic as he casually walked to his SUV. Why do I always do that! It just pushes her away… I wonder is Piz saw the look in her eyes when that jerk told me I was dead? Was it concern? Anger? Dare I say LOVE? I'm not sure but it was hot! He had to have seen it right? Logan's thoughts, as usual, were Veronica-centric, the entire drive back to his room. I will just pack a bag and take off. Finals are over, I have no reason to be in Neptune this summer. Veronica will be leaving in a couple weeks anyway. I will just grab some stuff, get in my car and drive. He walked through his bedroom door and began haphazardly throwing clothing, surfing gear and toiletries in a duffel bag.

"Dick!" he shouted, "You'll be ok here without me this summer, right?"

"Dude," Dick had set his Xbox controller down and was standing in his doorway, "Where you going? Thought we were going to surf all summer?"

"I have to get out of town for awhile. I went a little nuts and beat the living shit out of a mafia child," Logan smirked.

"Score!" Dick paused, "I dunno why I said that… wait… Veronica?"

Logan stopped packing for a moment and stood there motionless, "That obvious huh?"

"Dude. I'll be fine," Dick closed the door and returned to his perch on the couch, I give her 5-10 minutes- depending on where this all happened- until she comes busting through that door.

Logan collected his thoughts and grabbed the last few personal possessions that held any real value to him. I remember the day this was taken, it was a photograph of Logan, Duncan, Lilly, Veronica and Dick, taken on a particularly happy day, The day after I got my license. I drove us all to the beach, Mom took this… He rubbed the moisture he could feel building out of his eyes. He removed the photograph from its frame and carefully secured it in a small wooden box that housed the remnants of his relationship with Veronica- a few photos, ticket stubs, and silly mementos of there too short courtship. He was zipping his bag when he heard the soft voices from the next room. He grabbed his mother's lighter from his dresser, shoving it in his pocket, and slowly opened his bedroom doors.

She had run out of fingernails to bite when she reached the penthouse of the Neptune Grand. She didn't even knock just slid the key, her key into the lock and threw the door open. He did give me this key, it's ok to use it. Dick was sitting on the couch stuffing his face with chips and drinking a beer, a smug smile on his face. He's not surprised to see me, she thought. "Where is he, Dick?"

"Nice to see you, too Ms. Mars. If it is, Mr. Echolls of which you speak, he is in his room. He rushed through here…."

She didn't care what he was saying. She walked past him ruffling his hair with her fingers as she walked toward the familiar double doors. She paused for a moment, do I knock? Do I just barge in? The normal confidence that had come to be associated with Veronica Mars was gone and suddenly she was a 15 year old girl with a crush on the senior football star.

"Ronnie, it's ok I knew when he blew through here you wouldn't be far behind. I'm pretty sure if I figured that much out so did Logan," She looked at him confused Dick Cassablancas encouraging? Now I know I have lost my mind.

She whispered, "What do I say to him, Dick?"

If Dick's jaw could have physically hit the floor it did so in that instant, "I… no one ever asks me…," she glared at him, "ok ok… I think maybe I'm sorry followed by I'm an idiot with an I love you chaser. Yup… sounds right. Just don't break him again." He adjusted himself on the couch so he was facing Logan's bedroom door, his chips in his lap, his beer in his hand. He was going to enjoy this show.

"Thank you," Dick couldn't have looked more surprised if she had slapped him. Did I really just ask Dick for advice? And then take it?... but she didn't have time to think. The bedroom doors were opening.

His clothes were bloodstained, Gory's blood. His eye's were red, puffy from, has he been crying? "Logan have you been crying?" He nodded, "are you hurt?" Surprise overtook his face and though his mouth pursed like he was about to speak no words came.

"Logan, are you hurt? Do you need an ambulance?" her tone became panicked.

"No, I…. you're here? I thought I had lost you for good…. I," he couldn't make his words fit together.

He wasn't expecting me, Dick was wrong. She glanced back over her shoulder, "can I come in? we have an audience out here."

Dick chuckled and Logan noticed his presence for the first time, "Dick! Go! Now!"

"No man! I'm not leaving. You guys are like a Spanish soap opera! I have no idea what's going on but I can't stop watching," he shoved more chips in his mouth and smirked.

I can't wait any longer! "I'm sorry Logan! I'm and idiot!" Dick erupted in hysterical laughter and Veronica pushed Logan back into his bedroom shutting the doors tightly behind her. She forced Logan across the room towards the bed. Poking him in the chest with every sentence, "You are an idiot Logan Echolls. You could have gotten yourself killed today. Do you know who that was?" a tear escaped her eye he tried to apologize but, "Do not speak Logan." He couldn't go any further she had pinned him against the bed, he sat on the edge staring at her unable to make a sound. She climbed onto him so that she straddled his legs between her own. "I'm sorry I got you into this. I was so scared. I'm sorry that…" He reached up grabbing her face and bringing it to his own, kissing her softly.

"I love you, Veronica Mars," he whispers into her ear. She can feel his breath on her neck.

"I love you too, Logan." That's all he needed to hear. He fell limp on the bed pulling her with him in a chaotic tangle of longing kisses and apologetic embraces. She finally struggled to her feet, ignoring his pleading glance to come back to him. She managed to compose herself long enough to speak, "I have more to say."

His eyes are a mixture of disappointment and fear, "Can't we save all that for later?"

She ignores him and takes three giant steps away from the bed, just out of his reach, "You could be in danger, Logan. Gory is connected."

"I know," he turned his head eyeing a large duffle bag sitting next to his bedroom door. She follows his gaze.

"Going somewhere?" a confused smile spreads across her face. Logan's not one to run.

"I've heard Virginia is nice this time of year," he stares into her eyes looking for any clue that she is excepting of his plan. He's not running? He's following….me! She is on top of him in an instant. He pulls away, "We have to go, Veronica."

"Dad's not here, last minute election details," she smiled as she turned the key to the apartment she shared with her father, "Probably won't be back all night."

"oh really, and what did you have in mind. A night of mind-blowing…." She interrupted him with a kiss.

"I was thinking pizza and a movie, maybe ice cream?" she smiled, "we can leave first thing in the morning." He opened his mouth to protest but she cut him off before he had the chance, "I am voting for my dad."

It has been 12 days since her reunion with Logan at the Grand. It had been 11 days since they hurriedly left Neptune. It had been 10 days since she officially became the sherriff's dauughter. It had been 9 days since they had arrived in Las Vegas, planning only to stay a day or two on their way to Virginia. She hadn't had time to pack like she should have. What does one wear to a Vegas wedding chapel anyway? It had been 8 days since they had decided that they could not live without one another ever again. And it had been 7 days since she was brave enough to call her father and tell him what they were up to.

"Knock, knock, knock," Keith Mars was in the room, "Hello Bride!"

"Hello Father of the Bride," she ran to him allowing him to catch her in a bear hug, "Thank you daddy," she whispers in his ear.

"I wish it were later rather than sooner but…"

"Dad, not today, please spare me the disappointed father routine just this once. I promise you can lecture me all you want when we get back to Neptune in the fall. Right now I am getting married," she turned to look at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a dark pant suite and jacket. Why didn't I pack anything cuter? Oh right- internship with the FBI. Could I wear a sundress to Quantico next week?

"This may be your wedding day but I am still your father and had you let me finish," He pulled her attention back to him, she noticed for the first time that he was holding a garment back and carrying a few shopping bags in one hand, "I was going to say that I can't believe you are all grown up. I still think of you as my little pig tail wearing, bad guy stopping, taser carrying, innocent baby Veronica Mars, but in a matter of hours you will be the rough, tough, FBI, take on the world Veronica Echolls?" He sighed. She looked at him waiting for the lecture. Preparing herself for whatever he might say, "and I couldn't be happier for you or prouder of the amazing woman have grown up to be." Tears started cascading down both of their faces.

It took her a minute to pull herself together, "How do I look?" She asked as she backed away.

"That will never do," sadness dashed through her eyes at her father's disapproval.

"Well, this is all she wrote as far as my wardrobe is concerned so," he covered her mouth with his hand.

"I have something for you," he handed her the forgotten garment bag. She unzipped it slowly revealing the most beautiful dress she had ever seen. It was a soft cream material with delicately beaded satin trim that landed just below the knees. It had thin straps that fell straight down to a low cut row of buttons, "Logan thought you might want something new. Apparently his sister picked it out especially for you."

"Daddy," she gasped.

"There's something else," Keith crossed the room to open the door.

"SURPRISE!" Mac and Trina sauntered into the room, ushering Keith out. They didn't miss a beat as they helped the exasperated Veronica out of her hideous FBI suit and into the delicate dress.

"Did you really think I would miss this?" Mac asked as she tugged off Veronica's coat.

"How many times do you think baby brother will get married?" Trina who really hadn't seemed to care much for Logan after their father was arrested was busy unpacking the dress and accessories Keith had left, "I only ever see him during funerals. I could not miss this! A happy day in the Echolls family? P-shaw."

Veronica could not speak. She just stared at her amazing friend and sister-in-law-whoa! Didn't think about that one.

"Wallace and Dick are with Logan and," Mac paused not sure if she should continue, "Piz is at the chapel," Veronica looked stunned, Haven't I burned that bridge, "When Wallace and I told him where we were going he insisted on providing the music."

"I don't deserve you guys, Piz? Really?" The tears that had been gently falling since her father's arrival swelled up and a waterfall erupted down her face.

"Don't you dare, little sister," Trina was ready with tissues, "I may be a theatrical make-up genius but even I cannot conceal bloodshot eyes."

Veronica laughed, Little sister, huh, somehow that doesn't sound so bad.

Before she could really process what was happening she was being ushered out the door to a waiting limousine, "We'll be right behind you," Mac said, "one more thing we have to take care of here."

The driver opened the rear door for her, as she sat down she realized she was not alone.

"Hello, Veronica," It was a man's voice she knew well.

"Duncan?" she whispered as if saying his name at a normal level would break the spell and he would disappear just as Lilly had in so many of her dreams.

"Marc, Marc Cooper, well for now anyway," in an instant she was hugging him. She almost didn't notice the child sleeping on the seat beside him.

"Oh my God! How did you? When did you?" A million questions swirled around in her mind. A million answers danced in his eyes. She knew she would never have enough time to retrieve them all.

"I flew in this morning. We've been… well we've been all over the world. When Clarence Wiedman called last week with this news, I knew we had to find a way to be here. I would not miss this for anything, Mrs. Echolls!" He laughed the laughed of a happy man.

"I'm so glad you are here! Everyone important to us is here!" Who knew Veronica Mars and Logan Echolls could have a perfect day! She cringed almost afraid that her thoughts would jinx her, "Have you seen him yet?"

"Not yet, I thought I would surprise him. I talked to Dick and he agreed to share his best man duties," Duncan smiled, "I'm so happy for you two, really Ronnie."

"Thank you. I'm so glad you are here! I've missed you! And my little Lilly! Not so little anymore. Can I hold her?" Duncan lifted the half sleeping babe from her seat, "Hello my Lilly! You are so big now! You're Auntie Ronnie missed you!"

"I like the sound of that- Auntie Ronnie and Uncle Logan are getting married today baby," Duncan cooed into her ear, "You are going to be the most beautiful flower girl."

Veronica grinned from ear to ear, "who would have thought it Duncan? Who would have ever predicted we would all be where we are today. I still miss her you know? I still talk to her in my dreams."

"I know, I do the same thing," He said, "I see her so often in this little girl I feel like she's still here with me though." They spent the rest of the car ride reminiscing. She had so many questions she wanted to ask and he had so many answers he longed to give her but both knew it wasn't safe.

The car pulled up to the chapel. Veronica shifted in her seat as she handed Lilly back to her father's waiting arms, "I love you, Veronica… always will. I'm so happy for you and Logan." His gentle tone and the perfect calmness in his eyes gave her the courage she needed to get out of the car and move on into her next chapter.

Logan sat alone in the chapel contemplating the events that had brought him here, to this moment. He had some ghosts he needed to lay to rest before his bride arrived. He smiled, She said yes. His heart was overflowing with the emotion of the past few years of his rollercoaster romance with Veronica. Lilly, I'm sorry if any of this hurts you. I know that you would want Veronica and I to be happy. She makes me so happy. I think she's the piece I was missing. You will always be my first love but Veronica, Veronica she's my reason for being. I hope you understand. We both miss you so much Lilly… His thoughts trailed off as he heard a thump behind him.

"Sorry man, I didn't know anyone was in here," a freshly healed Piz spoke softly behind him.

Logan turned towards him, "it's ok. I was just preparing. Could you give me just one more minute?"

"Sure man, no problem. I'll be outside, just let me know when you are done. I need to set up a couple things." He turned to leave but Logan stopped him.

"Thank you, Piz… for everything."

"Honestly Logan, I'm only here for Veronica, but you are welcome," again he tried to leave but Logan's words froze him.

"Well thank you just the same, for the music, yes, but mostly for being there for her when I wasn't. I can be a real jackass. I know that. And I know she needed you and you were there," he turned away and Piz headed out the door- he didn't know what to say. Did Logan just thank me for loving his **gulp** wife? Piz cringed at the thought.

Logan sat silently in thought once more, She is too good for me. Mom I wish you were here. I miss you so much. I think you'd be proud of me today. You would really like Veronica. You remember her right? Lilly's best friend. I hope you have been watching me. I hope you have been watching over her and know that there is no one who can make me as happy as she can. No one who can make me as crazy as she can either. I love her, mom. I didn't plan it, we were walking down the strip one night and it was perfect. We were standing in front of a street full of the most beautiful lights. There were fireworks going off in the distance and I stopped her from walking, turned her towards me and got down on one knee. She started crying the second she realized what I was about to say, mom. Veronica never cries. She was so beautiful in that moment. Her blue eyes had never looked more like the ocean. 'Veronica, I can't be happy without you. I have never needed anyone accept you and will spend the rest of my life taking care of you if you will let me. Marry me?' She leapt at me mom! Actually leapt! I was stunned. I had half expected her to run away though I was praying she wouldn't. 'Yes Logan!' It was the best moment of my life. I called Trina the next day and had her get Grandma's ring from the safe at the house, Lord only knows what else she took, but Veronica has the ring and that is all I really care about. Man, I miss you so much… A silent tear ran down Logan's face as a familiar voice coaxed him out of his trance.

"Logan, you ok man?"

A smile erupted on Logan's face, "Duncan Kane!"

"In the Flesh, Lilly say hello to Uncle Logan,"

"Yellow, Uncie Oggie,"

In an instant Logan was up and had engulfed both of them in a tearful hug, "You just made my day perfect. I didn't think today could be any better and then here you are…" Logan was overcome.

"Get it together little brother! Everyone is here," Trina entered the chapel with her usually pizzazz followed by Mac, Dick, Wallace and Piz.

"Are we ready?" The pastor had entered unbeknownst to the wedding party.

Everyone looked to Logan who nodded joyously, "Let's have us a wedding!" Shrieked Dick, rubbing his hands together in excited anticipation.

Mac skipped to the rear of the chapel and poked her head through the door, "You ready pretty lady?" Veronica nodded and tightened her grip on her father's arm, "I love you daddy."

"I love you too Veronica."

Mac swung the chapel doors open and Piz began playing his acoustic guitar and singing softly,

"Do you hear me? I'm talking to you

Across the water across the deep blue ocean

Under the open sky, oh my, baby I'm trying."

Mac took her place next to Piz and sang the female part to 'Lucky.' Piz had begged her to sing with him after he realized that he had insisted on helping out at… Veronica's wedding, he thought and inwardly gulped, I can do this.

"Boy I hear you in my dreams

I feel your whisper across the sea

I keep you with me in my heart

You make it easier when life gets hard."

Who knew Mac could sing? Apparently not Logan! He looks as surprise as I do! Veronica was pleasantly surprised by her friends' gift on her wedding two voices intertwined and continued as if singing at weddings was a normal occurrence for them,

"I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again.

Oooh oooh oooh

They don't know how long it takes

Waiting for a love like this

Every time we say goodbye

I wish we had one more kiss

I'll wait for you I promise you, I will.

I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again.

Lucky we're in love in every way

Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed

Lucky to be coming home someday.

And so I'm sailing through the sea

To an island where we'll meet

You'll hear music fill the air

I'll put a flower in your hair.

Though the breezes through the trees

Move so pretty you're all I see

As the world keeps spinning 'round

You hold me right here, right now.

I'm lucky I'm in love with my best friend

Lucky to have been where I have been

Lucky to be coming home again.

I'm lucky we're in love in every way

Lucky to have stayed where we have stayed

Lucky to be coming home someday…"

Lilly headed down the aisle first dropping little yellow rose petals on her way to her father. Very proud of her self she buried her face in Duncan's shoulder as he picked her up. Next, Veronica floated through the chapel on her fathers arm, her eyes locked with Logan's. No force on earth could keep them apart. She kissed her father's cheek as Logan took her hand and led her to his side. She looked at Piz and Mac and mouthed the words, "thank you so much," making the OK sign with her hand she said, "Perfect!" Mac blushed, One time only performance right here! She thought,Piz just smiled softly, The way Logan is watching her right now makes this ok, he thought to himself, she looks so beautiful. She didn't leave me for some fling- she left for the one. I hate that I am this nice, uck.

This is my life, Veronica thought, I never thought I would be this girl! Getting married at this age, but it's Logan. My Logan….She looked at him, So dapper in his tux. How did he do all this so fast? didn't he know I would be happy with Elvis at a drive thru? But this….this is perfect. She was so completely lost in her own thoughts she hadn't heard the pastor start the ceremony.

"Do you Logan Echolls, take Veronica Mars to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold? In sickness and in health? For better or worse? Until the end of time?"

The end of time? She thought, Mental note: end of time sounds so much better than till death parts us. She smiled as Logan spoke, "I do." He squeezed her hand.

"Do you Veronica Mars take this man, Logan Echolls to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold? In sickness and in health? For better or worse? Until the end of time?"

She giggle, This is THE moment! I'm such a girl right now! In classic Veronica wit she shouted, "you betcha! I Do!"

The small group laughed as the pastor smiled and continued, "Logan, take her left hand in yours. Place the ring on her finger and repeat these words: with this ring I pledge to you my love and faithfulness."

Logan took her tiny hand in his, Man she really is tiny….and all mine! They had picked their rings together the day after he proposed from a little hole in the wall pawn shop on the Las Vegas Strip. They were matching sterling silver, quite plain but with calligraphic etchings on the inside of a date. Today's date June 10 but a hundred years in the past. Veronica had fantasized that they belonged to star-crossed lovers and uncovered in some attic trunk long after their tragic deaths. Logan had bought them on the spot and promised her they would share the date with her fantasy couple. She had been so cute. "With this ring I pledge to you my love and faithfulness," He slipped the ring on her finger.

"Veronica take Logan's left hand in yours and repeat after me as you place the ring on his finger: with this ring I pledge to you my love and faithfulness."

Her hands were shaking, "Logan, with this ring I pledge to you my love and faithfulness." They smiled.

"Then with the power vested in my by the almighty God I now pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may kiss…" they kissed tenderly as the chapel photographer snapped picture after picture, "Smile everyone! This is the money shot!"

"And all is right with your world, Mrs. Echolls?" Logan whispered into her ear completely ignoring the camera clicking in his face.

"All is perfect in my world, Mr. Echolls."

Piz began playing again softly as they walked from the chapel to the vestibule.

Tomorrow they would be on the road again, spending their honeymoon driving across the country to Virginia and Veronica's FBI internship. Tonight though, belonged to them and this wonderful family they had manufactured. A celebration must be enjoyed by all!

They lingered at the chapel a few moments, there was paper work to sign, "Wallace! Come here! Be my witness!" Veronica shouted over the giggles of the happy Clan.

"Yo, Duncan, I need your John Hancock man!"

"I think you better have Dick sign. wouldn't want to get you in trouble with the cops. I'm still a wanted man remember?" There was a twinge of sadness in his voice, "The FBI might frown on their newest agent associated with fugitives on the run."

"I am not an agent I am just an intern and I will risk it!" Veronica shouted, nodding at Logan that it was fine with her.

"No, it has to be you," Logan didn't care who he had to answer to he would happily harbor this fugitive on his wedding day, "and no aliases man! I want big letters right here D-U-N-C-A-N K-A-N-E, just in case you forgot how to spell it." He hugged his friend.

Everyone lingered, chit chatting about Mac's hidden talent, while they waited for the flighty girl behind the desk to finish with the Bride and Groom, "Here you go," the chapel photographer handed Logan a CD with all the photos she had taken, "I got some of everyone and the group shot came out really well! Even the little girl was paying attention- that never happens! It's a good sign. You guys are all set," she handed them the marriage certificate, "Good luck you two!"

Veronica took the CD and tucked it away in her ever present messenger bag.

Two Limo's were waiting to take the wedding party back to Veronica and Logan's hotel suite where a giant spread of food was waiting for them. Duncan and Lilly joined the happy couple in their car at Veronica's insistence, "I don't know Ronnie. Isn't it a little weird to have an ex boyfriend in your wedding car? I'm just saying…"

"Get in smart ass," Logan shoved Duncan towards the car and scooped up Lilly, "You're family and we haven't seen you in years!"

Logan held the door as Duncan and Veronica climbed inside. He held Lilly with one arm and caressed Veronicas fingers with his other hand, "When do you guys have to leave?" He asked Duncan.

"We turn into pumpkins at midnight. We're taking the red-eye to London and from there…." His voice trailed off, he had already said more than enough to leave a bread trail for Veronica, but not quite enough to get them into trouble should they be asked about his whereabouts.

"So we have about three more hours until you have to head to the airport. Let's make the most of it!" Veronica switched seats so she was sitting next to Duncan, facing her new husband enjoying the site of him making silly faces at Lilly. Every time he stuck his tongue out she would squeal, "Uncie Oogie! Again, again, again!" Before he realized it Veronica had her camera out and was filming the tender moment, Someday this would be her child he played with, her child he loved, her child they shared. Veronica audibly sighed as she wrapped her arm around Duncan's and let her head droop to his shoulder

Logan watched from the corner of his eye, A year ago that would have bothered me, he thought, hell, six months ago that would have bothered me. But she is all mine now. He continued to laugh at Lilly's innocent giggles and shrieks.

"Don't you think you should be snuggling up to your husband, Mrs. Echolls?" His voice trailed off, "You are Mrs. Veronica Echolls." He laughed, "Who would have thought it!"

"I am so perfectly happy tonight, Duncan. You and Lilly are our family too. I have missed you. Smile!" She surprised him with a camera flash.

"I missed you too, Ronnie. I miss Logan, I even missed Dick!" They all laughed.

"Do you think, we can… Stay in touch this time? I know it's not the smartest move but we could set up dummy email accounts and only check them at public libraries and computer labs. I will have Mac set up some super stealthy computer magic if necessary. I don't think I can lose you and Lilly again," Hope flickered in Duncan's eyes.

"You would do that?" He asked, flabbergasted that she would risk being found out.

"We both would," Logan chimed in, "There's got to be an all night coffee house or something with computer access to get it set up tonight."

"I'm in," Duncan smiled, "I've missed you guys so much. I don't care about Neptune so much anymore but you guys are home to me. You are the only one, Veronica, who stood by me. I mean look at what you have done for Lilly and I! I wouldn't have her if not for you and for that I will forever be grateful," He kissed her forehead and smiled, "I get to have a family again."

The evening progressed through dinner, it's amazing how hungry one gets when one forgets to eat for a day, Veronica thought. Duncan tapped his spoon to the side of his glass to get everyone's attention as they were finishing their meal, "I know I should probably wait until you are all done eating to say this but I am on a bit of a time crunch," We took too long at the coffee house, but it was worth it, Duncan thought as he paused to collect his thoughts on the day, "Not so long ago I thought I would never be able to see any of you again. I know I'm putting you all in danger coming here and for that I apologize." Everyone smiled, no one felt threatened by Duncan's presence. He had been a welcome surprise, "There are very few people in this word we choose to call family. I know that sounds strange. We all have mothers," He looked to the sky as if speaking to Lynn, "and father's," he raised his glass in Keith's direction, "siblings," he paused, "and these people are by blood our family. I choose to call Logan and Veronica…Echolls," He coughed on the name, Logan shot him a warning glance, "Sorry man! It's so weird!" the room giggled, "Anyway I choose to call Veronica and Logan Echolls my family. They have done more for me than anyone else in this world. I love them both with all my heart and I wish them nothing but good things from this life. So a toast to my amazing family."

"Here, here," Glasses began clinking.

Duncan drank the last of his champagne and glanced at his watch. 10:30. Time to go. He wiped a tear from his eye, "Time for Lilly and I to say good bye… for now." He hugged Veronica tightly, "Don't forget about us ok? I will be waiting for your emails V. I love you."

"Don't you forget about us!"

Logan had picked up Lilly and was making 'Uncie Oogie Boogie faces' at her. He passed her to Veronica as Duncan approached him, he offered him his hand but Logan pulled him close, "Take care of my niece!" He said, "Maybe we can meet up for Christmas somewhere."

Duncan smiled, as unlikely as he knew that was he let himself revel in the moment, in the idea he might be able to give Lilly some sense of family this year, "God willing," was all he could muster, "take care of our girl Logan. I love you guys," he released his friend and took his daughter from Veronica's reluctant arms. He was out the door and gone again in an instant.

"Well I supposed I should get some sleep tonight before my drive back to Neptune tomorrow," Keith put a comforting arm over his daughter, "Call me when you get to Quantico? I love you baby." He kissed her head and headed towards Logan, "Take care of her will you, son?"

"I promise," Logan smiled, "I would do anything for her you know, Keith."

"I know you will. Logan, but until I am used to this, and that could take quite a while, it's still Mr. Mars," they both laughed.

"Ok, Mr. Mars. Good night."

"I guess that's my queue to leave too," Piz still wasn't quite sure his place in this motley crew but he was glad he had come nonetheless, "You look beautiful Veronica," he quickly hugged her careful not to linger or breath in her enchanting smell. No need to get another beat-down from her husband, "Logan," he offered his hand, "take care."

"I'm taking off too, Piz is my ride!" Wallace laughed, "We're heading back to Neptune tonight. Bye V! Congratulations! Take care of my best friend Logan, I'm going to need her back when school starts!" He laughed, "and FYI, I talked to Weevil and that other thing is taken care of man. He wants you to know it's not for you he is doing it but he's on it." Wallace laughed.

Veronica started to ask "What other thing," but Wallace was gone before she could make the sentence and Dick was enveloping her in a bear hug.

"Macster and I are taking off too. Figure the newlyweds need some alone time and I want to see Celine Dion," He laughed and high fived Logan.

"You did it, Veronica," Mac was uncharacteristically emotional, "You guys belong together." She hugged her friend, "and I need to go get very drunk. Celine Dion? Really Dick?" Logan and Veronica listened to their friends argue all the way down the hallway.

"Let's make this a regular thing Logan," Trina said as she embraced her brother, "not the getting married part- you should keep this one- but the getting together for happy events."

"I'd like that," he smiled, "thanks for your help with Veronica's dress and everything.:

"And you," Trina crossed the room to accost her new sister in a warm embrace, "Call me. We are going to be real sisters." With a set of air kisses at veronica, and a debutant smile she was out the door.

"Alone at last," Veronica slumped onto the couch.

Logan gulped the last of his champagne and plopped down next to her, "How do you feel?"

"I'm not going to lie Logan, a little… surreal."

"Happy-surreal I hope."

"Yes, happy, so happy," her hands were on his face and her lips where on his.

He pulled away, "so all I had to do to get you feeling a little frisky was marry you? Why didn't I do this sooner?" He was scooping her up and carrying her across the threshold to their room, both giggling, both happy.

"I love you Mrs. Echolls," he whispered into her ear as he lay her down on the soft bed.

"I love you," she echoed back to him.