"Hurry up, Weevil," Veronica demanded.

"Don't start or you can forget it," Weevil warned. "Happy family reunions have never been my thing," he grumbled.

"Well it isn't mine either," Veronica frowned. "But dad's wants me to meet this guy and if I have to suffer, you do too," she laughed.

"I don't remember taking any such vow yet," Weevil frowned. A moment later, his face lit up. "I am however open to bribes," he grinned.

"I wouldn't say that tonight," Veronica laughed. "If he was a friend of my uncles," she paused. "Then he's FBI."

"What?" Weevil threw his towel into the hamper.

"Dad said he was a friend of my uncles," Veronica explained.

"What uncle?" Weevil began shaving.

"Mom's brother, he was in a home and died a year ago." Veronica continued getting dressed.

"Why would your uncle's friend be FBI?" Weevil rolled his eyes. He failed to see the connection.

"Because my uncle was FBI. He was a big wig with the Bureau in Washington."

"How come you never mentioned that?" Weevil said suspiciously.

"Didn't I?" Veronica shrugged. "Dad said we were close when I was young, but then we lost touch."

Great, Weevil thought. Dinner with the sheriff and a law enforcement type, just what he needed… what a yawn. He continued shaving. When he'd finished, Veronica wrapped her arms around her lover's waist and nibbled at the back of Weevil's neck. "Is this my bribe?" Weevil raised one eyebrow.

Veronica laughed. "No, you get that when we get home. We have to be there at seven."

"Who eats at seven?" Weevil grumbled as he dressed.

"My Dad," Veronica shrugged. "Besides, I told him we need to go to Black Cat after."

Weevil continued grumbling all the way to Keith's house. Veronica rolled her eyes; her lover could be a real ass sometimes.

They knocked on the door and Keith greeted them, smiling. "You're early."

Weevil glared at Veronica. "Sheriff," he smiled innocently.

Keith had known Eli long enough to recognize when he was being difficult. Eli was being charming which meant Veronica had pissed him off about something… probably for making him come for dinner with a Bureau agent. He smiled then kissed his daughter. "Honey, it's good to see you."

"Hey Dad. What's for dinner?" Veronica said, unaffected by Weevil's antics.

"Fetuchini Alfredo," he smiled. "I know it's you're favorite."

"So, who is this guy?" Veronica smiled.

"He turned up at my office this afternoon," Keith frowned. "He had some questions about something Uncle Jack was working on before he got sick, but we got off topic and started talking about you."

"Me?" Veronica looked at her father quizzically.

Keith smiled. "He knew you and your uncle were close. Apparently Jack used to talk about you," he sighed. It was such a shame Veronica had lost that part of her life after the accident.

The doorbell rang and Keith answer it.

They appeared in the doorway. "Daniel, this is Veronica and Eli, his fiancé"

"Pleased to meet you. I'm Daniel Steele." He was speaking to Eli, but his attention was squarely on Veronica. "So, you are the infamous Veronica Mars," Daniel laughed. She barely looked of age now. Given the reading he did on Weevil, Veronica would have been perfect to get close to him. Still, Jack should never have involved a member of his family.

Veronica laughed. "Infamous, huh?"

Weevil could see Agent Steele's attention was focused on her lover.

"Your uncle used to speak of you so often" Dani smiled. Veronica was either the best actress in the world or…There was no other explanation. His rationale was accurate, Veronica didn't remember. Now what? He could see Weevil was watching him closely.

Veronica smiled. "So, what do you do for the FBI?"

"I'm Assistant Director for Special Operations," Dani replied.

Veronica nodded, suitably impressed. "What did Uncle Jack do, Dad?"

"He was DEA honey," he smiled. "I need to check on dinner."

Weevil rolled his eyes. Good thing he missed that part of Veronica's life, he chuckled inwardly. A few years ago, Veronica's uncle would have had a field day with his associate.

"So Eli, what do you do?" Daniel asked.

"I'm in tattoo's," Weevil replied.

"Eli owns WevInk, the largest tattoo shop in this coast," Veronica beamed, proudly.

"Tattoo must be interesting," Dani smiled.

"So must being FBI," Weevil smiled too. He could sense Agent Steele had something on his mind. The man was assessing their every comment and reaction. "I hope you like Fetuchini Alfredo," Weevil rolled his eyes. This guy wanted something with Veronica. It was only fitting he should have to suffer along with them.

Eli was a strange one, Dani thought. He was obviously suspicious by the way he was looking at him, strangely.

"Veronica and I were going to Black Cat later, you should come," Weevil smirked.

"Black Cat?" Dani said innocently. He was supposed to be from out of town and not familiar with the local club scene. It was advisable to play dumb. He needed to get Veronica alone to question her. If he couldn't mange to do that here, it may be a better option when they were at the club.

"It's the a dance club" Justin smiled.

The conversation flowed easily through dinner and the time passed without event. Weevil held on for as long as he could, but he wanted to get out of there. "We need to get going, Sheriff," Eli said. "Dinner was great. We're taking Agent Steele to Black Cat with us. It would be a shame if his trip to the Neptune was uneventful," he smiled.

Daniel smiled and shook Keith's hand. "Dinner was wonderful, I appreciate it."

"Bye Daddy, I'll call you." Veronica kissed her father.

"Are you driving, Dani?" Weevil asked.

"Yes."

"Then follow us. It isn't far." Weevil smiled as he pass the helmet to Veronica. She smiled at Eli, knowingly. Weevil leaned across and kissed Veronica passionately. When Weevil finished his kiss, he casually started the engine.

It was a short drive to Black Cat, but for Eli, it felt like forever. With Veronica sitting behind him with her hands lower in his abdomen and squeezing her legs around his more tightly was doing nothing for hold his composure and was relieved when they finally arrived.

Weevil move closer to Veronica and slipped his arm around her lover's waist. "I think you are trying to turned me on."

Veronica giggle and pat his butt.

"I thought as much," Weevil smirked and peck her beautiful lips.

Veronica giggle. Weevil was always fascinated by her giggles.

Everything was about sex here and nearly impossible for Daniel for maintain his composure. Weevil constantly dropped sexual innuendoes and Veronica was the same. The club was filled with hot sweaty men and women, all trying to get off. What was Jack thinking when he put her niece in this environment?

He could see why Veronica fell into her role here. The biggest obstacle he could see was… now Veronica believed this was her life and after so much time, it probably was. The chemistry between them was obvious and although Weevil played suave and aloof, Daniel saw him squeeze Veronica's hand a few times during dinner, just to show his support. It was sweet and there was obviously genuine affection between them.

"Drink Dani?" Weevil smiled, as he passed him a shot of tequila, neat.

"Oh, um, just one and then I should be going," Steele replied, nervously.