Babies for Love

A/N: This is my Christmas and New Year's story. This is AU. Logan breaks up with Veronica at the end of Sophomore year. The first few chapters are set before Christmas and the last few chapters are staged around New Years. I hope you all enjoy it.

Chapter 1: Logan's Return

Logan is sitting at his desk working on his computer when his phone rings. He recognizes the ring tone for his brother Charlie. Logan reaches over and puts the phone on speaker. He greets, "Hey Charlie."'

The pleasant deep tones of his older brother come over the line. They exchange recent news. Logan talks about how his writing is going now that his synopsis and first chapter have been accepted. Charlie talks about how his classes are going, how the children are excited for the Christmas break and how he just took them on a field trip to Hearst College to encourage them to include college in their goals. Logan tells him that Trina is going to have to stay in New York for Christmas.

There is a short pause and then Charlie says, "Logan I saw Veronica today at the campus when I was there taking my students on a tour. I don't think she saw me." There is silence at Logan's end of the phone. "I think you made a mistake not talking to her." Charlie adds quickly.

His voice clipped, Logan says, "I don't want to talk about her."

Taking a deep breath before he talks, Charlie starts, "I know that Logan and I respect your decision, but..."

Interrupting Logan speaks firmly, "Good, let's end this conversation now."

Charlie dutifully changes the subject and tells Logan how he is concerned about one of his students named Joanna because she is so angry. He talks about how he is wondering if something is going on at her home. He asks Logan if he can use his investigator.

Logan agrees easily and grateful for his brother's support, Charlie thanks him. After a few more minutes of conversation, Charlie tells Logan he has to run but is going to send him pictures of his students. "I want you to check out Devon. He has grown and has developed a way with the ladies. He reminds me of you."

Logan laughs and agrees, "OK, I'll check the pictures out."

Happier, Charlie tells him, "Great I'll send them now. I'll talk to you soon."

A few minutes later Logan's email beeps that he has mail. He opens it and it is from Charlie. It is titled "My Second Family." Logan smiles in admiration of his brother who is dedicated to his students and being a good teacher. Logan clicks on the picture icon and sees Charlie has set it up as a slide show. He clicks on the play button and sits back to watch the show. Logan enjoys looking at the pictures. The last few are of his field trip to Hearst. Logan looks at the familiar buildings and smiles at the children mugging for the camera. The picture of Devon makes Logan's heart skip in his chest. Devon is standing beside a short blonde girl who is very pregnant. He is standing beside Veronica Mars. Logan reaches up and freezes the picture and sits back in shock. Veronica is pointing at a building and Logan realizes that Devon must have asked her for directions. She has her messenger bag over one shoulder and her hand is resting on her expanded waistline. She is wearing Capri pants and a loose blue top. She looks absolutely beautiful with her long blonde hair shining in the sun and her body ripe with her baby.

His email beeps again and Logan sees he has an IM from Charlie. It says, 'Sorry I had to tell you this way but I thought you should know.'

Logan types back, 'I'll catch a flight out tomorrow. I'll let you know where I am staying.'

Charlie's answer. 'Stay with me. I'll tell security to let you in.'

Logan types back. 'Thanks, see you tomorrow.' Logan leans back in his chair and looks at the picture again. He thinks back to when he broke up with Veronica and how she didn't try and contact him for a few weeks and then she had tried to call him, see him and get messages to him. He had deliberately cut himself off from her and had been ruthless at making sure he didn't have to see her or hear about her. He guesses she found out she was pregnant after they broke up and tried to tell him but he didn't return her calls, answer his door or even read her emails. He had deleted them all without looking. He had refused to talk to Mac, Wallace, Weevil or even Mr. Mars when they tried to contact him too. He had assumed they were trying to contact him about Veronica. He never thought it was about a baby. God, she had even tried talking to Dick and Charlie and they had followed his instructions and not talked to her. He remembers Dick laughing about how desperate Veronica was to talk to him. He had moved and had not told anyone where he was. He gave Charlie and Dick his new telephone number and email and had made it clear they were not to talk to Veronica or give her the new number or email.

Logan frowns as he thinks about the timeline. He has only been gone six months. Veronica in the picture looks a lot bigger than six months along. Could she have known before he broke up with her? If so why did she wait before trying to contact him? After a while, Veronica had quit trying to contact him and he had been content knowing that with time he would be able to move on with his life. He just couldn't bear to hear about her. He didn't want to know she had moved on. He didn't want to be dragged back into the mess of their relationship. Now he would have to go back and talk to her. He had to find out if it was his baby and he had to be involved in the baby's life if it was his. He was pretty sure it is his child. Veronica is not the type of woman who fools around. How much would Veronica want him involved and did she have someone else now in her life? How did she feel about him now? Was she angry at how he left without word?

Logan had a lot of questions and he knew a petit blonde girl who still held his heart had the answers. The months away had not lessened his feelings for her. He didn't know if years would help. He only knew they couldn't be together.

He reaches for his phone and dials. When it is picked up he says, "I need to fly to Neptune California tomorrow. Please make the arrangements." He hangs up and looks at the picture on the computer. She looks like she is due very soon. He is going to be a father. How fucked up is that?

Logan arrives at Charlie's home and is let in immediately by security. The taxi drives up the driveway and parks in front of the house. He looks at it. It is not large by mansion standards as it probably only has five bedrooms. It is quiet and understated, kind of like Charlie. When Logan had told the press about Charlie, he had to adjust to the constant press and had relented and used some of Aaron's money to buy a house, get a maid service and hire a cook. He had kept his same job telling Logan that he knew the people there liked him for him and the kids needed him. Logan had apologized for talking to the press. Since that time, Logan had gotten closer to Charlie and was grateful to have an older brother.

Logan gets out and sees Charlie has opened the front door and is waiting for him. Logan hugs him and thanks him for letting him stay there. Charlie says, "It will be nice having someone else here." Logan nods in understanding. He knows it can be lonely in a mansion by yourself. They go inside and Logan takes his luggage up the stairs and selects a bedroom that overlooks the back of the house. There is a nice pool, hot tub and pool house. Charlie has a barbeque area with chairs and obviously entertains his class and friends at times. Logan smiles. This is a happy home even though right now just Charlie lives here. Logan hopes he can make a happy home for him and his child when he has him/her.

Logan goes downstairs and finds Charlie waiting for him in the living room. The tree is up in a corner by the fireplace and there is garland strung along the mantle and around the room. It smells like Christmas. Logan sits in the couch across from Charlie and tells him sincerely, "Your house is great."

Pleased, Charlie smiles and agrees, "I am happy here." Logan nods. The housekeeper is a middle aged woman who looks to be of Scandinavian decent. Charlie introduces his brother to his housekeeper who asks Logan what he would like to drink. Logan asks for a water and the woman nods quietly and leaves.

Curious, Charlie asks, "Did you get in contact with Veronica yet?"

Immediately shaking his head, Logan tells him, "I haven't even tried. I think this is a conversation we should have in person."

Charlie says, "I agree. I just don't think surprising her by just showing up will be a good thing. She might be angry at how you refused her calls and visits."

"Yeah I kind of expect her to be upset with me," Logan admits.

Looking a little uncomfortable, Charlie hesitates and then asks, "You think you are the father?"

Logan nods, "I do. Ronnie is not the kind of girl to fool around."

Frowning as he thinks about the fact that Logan refused to talk to his girlfriend for months, Charlie asks, "Have you given some thought about what you are going to say to her?"

"Not really," Logan shakes his head slowly and admits, "I don't want to get back with her but I do want to be part of the baby's life."

A little pushy, Charlie questions his brother, "Do you love her."

Logan looks away and then back at Charlie. Surprising his brother, he answers, "I do but for my own mental health, I can't be with her."

Thinking about the situation for a few seconds, Charlie ventures, "The mansion next door is for sale. Why don't you buy it for Veronica and you live here?"

Touched that his brother would offer his home to him, Logan tells him, "You will probably get tired of me soon enough."

Making a face Charlie wryly states, "I think this place is big enough we can avoid each other when we have to."

Logan laughs and placates his brother, "I will definitely think about. Thanks Charlie." The housekeeper comes in with Logan's water and tells them supper will be ready in about fifteen minutes. Deciding to get the initial conversation over, Logan opens his phone and dials Veronica's number. He says nervously, "Here goes nothing."

Veronica is walking carrying her laundry basket. This is getting harder and harder she thinks as she is winded. She feels the babies kick and smiles. They are so active now. The doctor told her that as there became less room, they would become a little less active.

She thinks about her last doctor's appointment. Dr. Sanders was very pleased with how her pregnancy is going. The boys are getting bigger. The last ultrasound showed that despite the fact she is petite and having twins, both babies are a good size. At first when she found out she was having twins, she was really freaked out. She didn't know if she could look after one baby and she was having two. As time went on, she began to get used to the idea and now she only worried about their health. She is really excited to be a mother. Now she will have two sons. If she never has any more children, she will be the mother of two sons. No one can take that from her; she is deeply touched at the idea that she will have a family.

Her phone rings. She shifts the basket to her hip and pulls her phone out of her pocket. She looks at the caller ID and sees that the number is unknown. She mentally shrugs and depresses the answer button. She tentative says, 'Hello?"

Logan, hearing Veronica's voice, is momentarily paralyzed. He asks softly, "Veronica, how are you?"

There is quiet on Veronica's end. Logan can hear her breathing is a little labored. He hears her suck a breath in. Veronica is also momentarily paralyzed with shock. Logan is calling her. After all these months of refusing her calls and visits and then moving, he is calling her. She hesitates and then says very politely, "I'm fine. How are you?"

Logan smirks a little at her politeness. He answers, "I'm good." Veronica stays quiet and Logan can hear her struggling to breathe. He questions, "Did I interrupt something important?"

There is quiet for a second and then he hears Veronica tells him, "I'm carrying the laundry back up to the apartment." Logan understands her breathlessness as he pictures her carrying the laundry basket up the stairs in her condition. Veronica has roused herself from her shock at hearing Logan's voice. She takes back control of the conversation. She starts, 'Logan, I doubt very much this is a social call so perhaps you should tell me what it is you want."

Although he guessed that Veronica would be upset with him, a part of him hoped that she would be receptive to talking to him. Her tone tells him otherwise. Not sure how to begin the conversation they need to have, he starts, "Charlie saw you on campus the other day during his classroom's tour. He took your picture and emailed it to me."

There is silence from Veronica's end of the phone. They are a couple who is not often silent when together. Words, bantering is their thing. He is not sure how to deal with a quiet Veronica. Finally when it appears Logan is not going to talk, Veronica prods, "So the pictures of Hearst made you nostalgic and you thought you'd give me a call?"

Logan looks taken a back. He falters a little and then says, "I called because I wanted to talk to you about your pregnancy."

Veronica a little offended and angry asks, her voice clipped, "May I ask why now?"

"What do you mean?" he responds.

Her voice has an edge. She has been dealing with everything without him and had adjusted to the idea that she would have to make all the decisions by herself. Now when she is nearing the end of the pregnancy, he is calling her to talk about 'her pregnancy'; not their pregnancy. "I am in the last trimester. I think it is fair for me to wonder why are you concerned now?"

There is a pause and Logan answers, "I didn't know you were pregnant." There is a silence on her end of the phone. His heart sinks and the disappointment he feels is profound. Logan says a little woodenly, "You thought I knew." When the silence continues on her end, Logan defends himself a little indignantly, "I may be a lot of things but I would have been there for my child."

There is another awkward pause in the conversation. Although she can hear the hurt in his voice, part of her is angry that he is turning this around to be about him. Veronica closes her eyes and takes a couple of deep breaths, letting the air out slowly; an activity she learned in prenatal class to relax her and decrease her stress. He is upset that she thought he would be the type of guy to cut and run on a child when he promised to be there for her and he cut her out of his life and left. Now he is hurt she could think badly of him?

Biting her lip she lets her first reaction pass. Her father and her friends have encouraged her to let Logan know when the babies are born. Hurt and frustrated she had pointed out that he has made his choice and he doesn't want to be involved. Wallace especially had given her the look and she had the grace to be a little ashamed. Wallace had done without his father and he is one of those guys that will be there for his child even if the mother is not an integral part of his life. Then she thinks of how close she is to her father and she knows she has to give Logan the opportunity to be a part of the whole situation.

Deciding that Logan's hurt is his problem, she asks, "Why did you think I was trying so hard to get a hold of you a few weeks after we broke up?"

There is a pause and Logan says uncomfortably, "I thought you wanted to get back together."

Clearly skeptical, Veronica follows with, "You thought my dad and Weevil tried to get a hold of you to get us back together?"

"I guess it just never occurred to me you were pregnant," Logan explains his tone a little defensive. By Veronica's silence to his explanation, Logan guesses she is not impressed or doesn't believe him. Daniel can see the look of hurt on Logan's face. Following the conversation he can see that Veronica thought Logan knew she was pregnant and left her face it alone. Offended, Logan says, "I never talked to you or any of your friends. Why did you assume I knew?"

Taken aback, Veronica tells him, "Dick knows I am pregnant. He told me he still talks to you but you told him not to give me your email or telephone number." Veronica adds, "I guess we all thought your best friend would tell you I was pregnant at least."

Logan says, "He didn't tell me."

Veronica's voice is full of disbelief. She says, "He didn't mention that he and the frat brothers like to laugh about how you left the country to get away from me and my bastard child?"

Logan grimaces and feels anger well up in him. He can imagine that they weren't very nice to her about her pregnancy. He takes a deep breath and reluctantly shares, "I made it clear that Dick wasn't allowed to mention you when he talked to me."

He hears Veronica's sharp intake of breath and to his dismay, she doesn't say anything. Logan knows Veronica well enough to know that he has really hurt her. He doesn't know what to say to make things better. He kind of hoped that he didn't have to bring up the way their relationship ended. He looks over at Charlie who has a concerned look on his face. Charlie can't imagine how Veronica is taking that bit of news.

Veronica also doesn't know what to say. Of course she knew that he was avoiding her, her father and all of her friends. It is just hearing it aloud is like being slapped. The lengths that Logan went to cut her out of his life still shock her at times. Finally she chokes out, "I see." There is another awkward pause. Veronica is hurt and her increased hormones make her more emotional. Hearing from his lips that he wanted her out of his life shot past her defenses and the tears come. She takes a few deep breaths to gain control but the pain is too strong and her cheeks are soon wet.

She is brought back by Logan's voice saying, "Are you still there Veronica?"

Veronica's voice is a little strangled as she says, "Yes, I'm listening."

Logan, hearing the emotion in her voice, says, "I didn't mean to upset you." Veronica doesn't answer. Logan can hear her uneven breaths. He thinks she is crying. He looks helplessly at his brother. He mouths, "She's crying." Charlie's eyes widen in shared male horror at the thought of dealing with a crying female. He has heard so much about how strong Veronica is and it is a little disconcerting to hear that she is upset.

Before she totally embarrasses herself she tells Logan she has to put him on hold and depresses the button without waiting to hear anything further he has to say. After putting the basket down, she leans against the wall of the side of the apartment building and

almost unconsciously her hand drifts down over her bump and she gently rubs her hand over the area soothing the movements. She has really noticed that when her emotions increase, there is a corresponding movement under her hand. Slowly she feels the intense emotions fade and her body relax.

Logan is left holding his phone, forced to wait while Veronica deals with whatever she is feeling. He is frustrated she put him on hold but in a way he is glad because he doesn't know how to deal with her normally. An upset, pregnant Veronica is not high on his list of things to choose to confront. Logan sees his brother's questioning gaze and informs him, "Veronica put me on hold."

Grimacing his brother asks, "You don't think she got another call?"

Shaking his head Logan tells him, "She's giving herself a few moments to get her emotions under control."

Calmer, Veronica finds she still doesn't know what to say. She knew this time would eventually come when either she or her father got a hold of Logan; perhaps when the babies were born. She is wondering what his calling means and if it is possible he didn't know she was pregnant. Taking another deep breath she gives herself a pep talk; it doesn't matter if he knew or not. She has her Dad and her friends. She is doing OK. She just needs to find out if or how much Logan wants to be involved with their sons. Reluctantly she clicks her phone off hold and says, "I'm back."

When she doesn't say anything further, Logan decides to ask what he most needs to know. "When are you due?"

He is pleased to hear that her voice is in control when she answers, "I am due in eight weeks in the middle of February."

There is a pause and Logan says quietly, "I'm not much of a judge but you looked farther along in the picture."

Frowning Veronica wonders why people think they can tell a pregnant woman she is big. She has had her fill of that. Her tone a little biting she asks, "Why do people think they can tell me I am huge?"

There is silence on Logan's end of the conversation. He can tell he is on shaky ground right now. Logan grimaces and looks at his brother with a help me look on his face.

There is pause and Logan says, 'I am not trying to upset you. I guess I just don't know much about pregnancies." There is another awkward pause.

Veronica finally says, "I'm big because I'm having twins Logan."

Shocked, Logan parrots, "Twins?"

Veronica says a little sarcastically, "I was shocked when I found out too Of course I have known for a while now." Logan looks over at Charlie and sees the look of surprise on his face as he hears Logan's end of the conversation. Logan doesn't know what to say to that so he stays quiet. Veronica after another awkward pause says, "I know what sex they are. Do you want to know?" While she waits for Logan's answer she wonders if this conversation could get more stilted.

There is a pause and Logan responds, his voice strangled, "Yes."

Veronica shares, "They are both boys. Since they are in separate sacs, they won't be identical." Logan tries to process that he is going to be the father of twin boys.

Charlie is looking at him with worry. Logan's face has gone pale. There is another silence. Logan hears Veronica take a deep breath. She questions, "Logan, are you still in Paris?"

Logan's eyes widen and he answers, "No I'm in Neptune." There is silence for a few seconds and Logan asks, "You knew where I was the whole time?"

A little defensively Veronica tells him, "I wasn't cyber stalking you. I wanted to be able to try and get a hold of you if anything went wrong with the babies and when they were born." Logan is stunned silent. He sees the look of concern on Charlie's face. Veronica says flatly, "If it was just about me Logan, I wouldn't have looked you up. I respect your decision to end us and not see me."

Logan, really unsure what to say tries, "I understand." There is another long uncomfortable pause. Unsure how to salvage this conversation or what he really wants to say to the petite blonde, Logan finally states, "I think we need to meet and talk."

Veronica is quiet for a few seconds and her voice is obviously reluctant when she finally answers, "I guess we should."

Logan presses, "What about tomorrow?"

"I have class and then I work until late," she answers.

Shocked Logan questions, "You are still working? Are you sure that's good for the babies?"

Defensive that he would question how she looks after the babies, Veronica quickly replies, "The doctor gave me the OK to work Logan. I have to work you know that." She can't believe that he would ignore everyone's calls and move across the world to get away with her and then be upset that she is working while she is pregnant. How does he think she is paying for college, food, doctor's appointments and things she needs?

Upset at the thought she could be putting their sons in danger, he asks, "Are you still working as a PI?" He knows he sound accusing but he can't help it.

Hurt and frustrated at the whole conversation, she wonders if there is landmine that Logan is not going to step on tonight. According to him he has known about the baby a few minutes and now he is accusing her of not taking care of them. Veronica's tears dry up with her anger. She spits out, "While you were in Paris enjoying the women and nightclubs, I was the one worried about and caring for the babies."

Upset, he snarks, "I thought you didn't cyber stalk me."

"I don't," she snaps, "The tabloids with you in them were taped to my windshield courtesy of Dick and his idiot frat brothers." Logan closes his eyes. This conversation is going very badly. She adds, "At least I got the answer to the question of whether Dick would have tormented me after Lilly died if you hadn't been there." Finishing she says, "You can quit blaming yourself about Dick's actions at least. It wasn't you leading him, he gets off on bothering me."

Truly Logan doesn't know what to say to her comment. He thinks frantically of some way to get the conversation back to quieter waters. In the meantime Veronica also decides to end the confrontational part of their conversation. Taking a deep breath, she says, "It's not really your business but I work at the Neptune Art Gallery."

Logan says awkwardly, "Oh." Although he is reeling from the news he is a father and having twins, he realizes that he has worsened the situation with the way he has worded his concern. There is another uncomfortable silence. Logan breaks it by saying, "Maybe we could meet the day after tomorrow?"

Veronica sighs and answers, "I'm working." There is another pause. Veronica knows that she needs to talk to Logan about the babies but she really doesn't want to. It is typical of how her life is going that Logan would pick a time when she is busy at work and studying for finals to come back. She finally asks, "When are you going back to Paris?"

Charlie watches as Logan looks truly taken aback. His brother has been quiet for a while so obviously Veronica is talking and from the look on Logan's face, she is upset. Logan answers defensively, "I'm not going back. I'll be moving where ever our sons are." Logan is very hurt that Veronica would think he would leave his children.

Veronica placates as she explains, "I was thinking you had to go back to close up wherever you were living or bring someone here."

Logan feels a little pressure leave his chest. She wasn't thinking he would leave the children. He says, "No, I'll be staying here with Charlie for a while."

Finally Veronica decides to mercifully end the conversation and suggests, "Look why don't you call me in a couple of days. I'll free up my schedule and we can arrange to meet."

Logan says, "OK. I'll talk to you then."

Veronica quickly tells him, "Bye," and hangs up. It is apparent she is happy to end the stilted conversation.

Logan hangs up his phone and sits in shock. Charlie worried about how pale his brother is, asks, "Logan, are you OK?"

Taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly, Logan shakes his head and shares, "I am the father and we are having twin boys." He leans back against the back of the couch and adds, "Veronica is due in ten weeks."

There is silence as Charlie takes in the information. He questions, "Veronica thought you knew about the baby and ran out on her?"

Logan sadly answers, "Yeah. She has never had a real good opinion of me."

Charlie points out, "Well it is a cliché that when the man skips the country and won't answer your calls…"

Logan groans and defends, "She should know me better than that."

The big brother in Charlie prompts him to encourage Logan to look at the situation from Veronica's side as well. "Logan to be fair, she did try and get a hold of you." He pauses and then adds quietly, "From what you told me, she tried really hard to tell you. Her dad and her friends tried to tell you too." Logan is quiet thinking. After a few moments, Charlie's curiosity prompts him to ask, "So Veronica knew where you were all along?"

Logan nods and answers sadly, "She said she kept track in case something went wrong with the babies or she delivered."

A little impressed, Charlie checks, "She could have called you the whole time?"

Logan smirks and says with an underlying bitterness, "She's Veronica Mars. There is probably no where on earth you could hide from her. She said that if it was just her she wouldn't have looked me up because she respects my decision to end us and not see her."

Charlie shakes his head slowly and his tone clearly impressed says, "Wow." Logan looks at him in question. Charlie explains, "She didn't call and ask you for help or money. She did it all alone."

Logan points out, 'She probably just figured I would keeping ignoring her calls, emails or letters."

Charlie shakes his head and a little exasperated, tells him firmly, "The father of her babies is wealthy. She could have hired a lawyer and gone that way to make you help her and give her money. She could have gone to the press. She could have showed up at your door and forced you to deal with her but she didn't."

Puzzled, Logan questions, "You sound like you admire her for it."

Charlie frowns and then agrees, "Well I guess I do. She's in university, she works and she is pregnant with twins. I imagine it was really hard on her." He adds quietly, "From what you said, she and her father don't have much money." Logan thinks about what Charlie has said. He sighs as he thinks about Veronica and her father working to pay the bills for the doctor visits. Shrugging, Charlie says, "My mom said she tried it alone but when I was two, she contacted our father and asked him for help." Logan nods in understanding. He hadn't thought how hard it had been for her.

Changing the subject a little, Charlie asks, "When are you going to see her?"

"The conversation was really awkward for both of us. She finally just told me to call her in a couple of days," Logan admits. There is a long silence and then Logan shares, "I could tell it really hurt her when I told her that Dick didn't mention she was pregnant because I instructed him not to mention her name to me." Charlie grimaces. Logan says, "Apparently she is getting a lot of comments on how I ran to another country to avoid my bastard child."

This causes Charlie to really frown. He asks, "Who would say that to her?"

Stretching his neck a little to alleviate the stress, Logan answers reluctantly, "Dick and his frat buddies, I guess."

It is clear that Charlie disapproves of what his friend has said to Veronica. He looks at Logan and says, "It's bad enough that he knew about the babies and didn't tell you but to bother her about the pregnancy as well?"

Logan shrugs and tries to explain, "They don't get along..." It sounds stupid even to his ears.

Charlie meets Logan's gaze and clearly states, "He should have let you know about her pregnancy." Before Logan can justify it, Charlie continues, "Even if you didn't want to hear." After an awkward pause, Charlie takes a deep breath and shares, "You have missed a lot already and Veronica has had to work to support herself and your babies."

Sighing that his steady, grown-up brother disapproves of his best friend, Logan admits, "He should have but I was the one who told him not to talk to me about her."

Shaking his head, Charlie says, "Harassing a pregnant woman is low. Upsetting her could injure the innocent child. What is he thinking?"

Logan is taken aback at his brother's anger at Dick. Logan finally says, "Dick hates her. I doubt he meant to hurt the babies."

"If I hadn't run into her during the Hearst visit, you wouldn't have known until they were born." He looks at Logan and asks, "What if she decided not to call you then or you deleted her call without hearing? You wouldn't know you had children and Dick wouldn't have let you know."

Logan shrugs and answers, "I can't be worried about Dick and the frat boys. I'll talk to Dick and get him to lay off."

Charlie nods and points out, "Don't twins come early sometimes?"

Logan looks at Charlie and says, "So I may not have two months to get ready?"

Charlie shakes his head and says, "Probably not."

The housekeeper comes in and says, "Supper is ready." The men both get up and follow her into the dining room.