Chapter 4

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At Logan's AA meeting.

Sitting in a cold rusting metal chair in a dull white room; Logan sits, and listens to an older man talk about his past addiction. Alcohol. The man had set his house on fire while being rip roaring drunk causing his family to lose everything. The wife finally being fed up with his drunkenness took the kids and left him. That incident had happened twenty years ago and yet his life was still a huge disaster. He'd lost everything; his whole world, his wife, and his kids for a twelve dollar bottle of JD.

Logan's heart broke thinking that if he didn't change his life would end up just like the older man's.

He was definitely the youngest person in the room. He was probably in the worst situation; seeing as how most of them had spoken about past experiences and overcoming them.

It was his turn to speak, "Hi, my name is Logan."

"Hi, Logan." the group responded in unison.

"I am a recovering alcoholic. I haven't had a drink in exactly twelve weeks." Everyone in the room began clapping to show their support.

The group leader asked, "Logan, what made you decide to quit?"

"It's not a 'what,' but a whom." He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. This was going to be harder than he thought because he wasn't one to share in public, "I found out twelve weeks ago…" He stalled. The group leader urged him to continue, "…I found out that my ex-girlfriend was pregnant." He looked around the room trying to find a particular spot to focus on, "It took me by surprise but at the same time I was really ecstatic. I love her so much. I thought that this baby would keep us together forever…"

The other members smiled at him and asked him to proceed with his story.

"That was quickly shattered the day she told me that I couldn't be a part of her or the baby's life." His throat suddenly felt dry. "She told me I wasn't responsible enough. That she didn't want her baby growing up in an unstable environment. A couple of others thing I don't wish to discuss." Logan's eyes began to get glossy and filled with tears.

Some of the members were either already crying or on the verge.

"I'm here because I trying to be a better person… "

The group leader asked, "What are you doing to improve yourself?"

"I'm coming here to deal with my alcohol problems. I am attending parenting classes once a week, going to a therapist, I also bought a new house big enough for her and the baby, and I am finally going to my college classes."

"Is there anything else you would like to add Logan?" The group leader asked once more.

"I've come to realize that it doesn't matter how difficult things get in my life; I can't drink away my sorrows. All I know is, that I want to be the father I never had." Tears began to stream down his face. "I want to kiss the cuts and scratches they get when they fall. I want to hold them when they're scared. I want to read them a bedtime story before they go to sleep. But most of all I really want…" He began sobbing. "…Is to watch our baby grow up with the love of my life right by my side. I want a family." Logan was crying.

Everyone in the group was standing up clapping with tears in their eyes or tear tracks. It broke their heart to hear such a heart felt story without a happy ending.

"Logan, what you are doing is amazing. We know you can do it." Logan smiled at the group leader because for the first time in his life, somebody believed in him. He knew that everything he was doing was all for the better.

At the Doctor's Office

Veronica was now twenty weeks along and was at her doctor's appointment. Piz was sitting right beside Veronica waiting patiently for the doctor to come into the room.

When the door opened, it revealed an older lady, she seemed in her late forties or early fifties; she flashed a sweet smile.

"Hi Veronica, how are you doing today?"

"I'm doing good, thanks doc."

"Alright then, today we are going to do an ultra sound. Would you please lift up your shirt just above the belly button?" The older woman smiled at her.

The doctor then rubbed jelly on her round stomach. "Veronica, your baby is growing beautifully. Would you like to know the sex of the baby?"

Veronica nodded eagerly while Piz did too.

"You are going to a baby girl."

Veronica's eyes began to tear up.

'A baby girl' she thought. Her mind quickly thought about Logan. Wallace had briefed her through their awkward conversations that Logan was hoping for a little girl. She was able to picture him spoiling her and having a shotgun in arms length to fend off teenage boys with ragging hormones. She chuckled at the thought.

"Congratulations! You two are going to make great parents." She wiped her belly with a cloth. "Got to the front desk to schedule your next appointment."

Veronica was about to say something but when she looked over at Piz; he was glowing with happiness. She was in awe because this child wasn't his and yet he seemed happy.

"Veronica, I say we go out to celebrate. We can go to that Italian place you like so much and you can stuff your face with pasta. Pick you up at seven?"

"That sounds amazing. Drop me off at my house first; Wallace is coming over so we can 'talk.'" Piz kissed her on the temple.

They walked to the front desk to schedule the next appointment before the left.

Veronica's apartment

Veronica was waiting for Wallace to show up; she was sitting on the couch pounding her foot on the floor. Backup was clearly annoyed because he left the room.

"Don't blame you buddy." She smiles.

A knock comes from the door and Veronica races to door as fast as her feet allow her to answer it.

"Hi Wallace!" She yells excitedly.

He gives her a wry smile, "Veronica."

"Come in and sit." She explained as she pointed towards the couch. Veronica was nervous to say the least; their last encounter had been very intense.

Wallace walks over to the couch but waits for her to sit as well.

Veronica is looking down at her feet fidgeting, "Look, Wallace…"

"No Veronica. I am really sorry for lashing out. You're my best friend and I don't want loose you." The sincerity of his words touched her deeply.

She turned to look at him, "I am very sorry too… You were right." This was really hard for her to admit because she hated being wrong. "What I am doing to Logan is wrong, but it is in the best interest for the baby. This baby means more to me than you know. Logan…" A sob escaped her. "I can't loose you. I've already lost too many people." She begins to cry.

Wallace pulls her into a tight hug. He whispers into her, "You won't,V. You won't." She continues to cry on his shoulder for a good ten minutes before pulling away.

Wiping her face she declares, "I found out the sex of the baby today. I'm having a little girl." She smiled.

Wallace smiles back. "Congratulations superfly! You know I will be super protective of her. She's bound to get into trouble because she carries Logan's and your genes." He paused. "I still talk to Logan, Veronica and that won't change. He has grown to be my friend just like you."

Veronica unconsciously bits her bottom lip, "I understand Wallace, its ok." Deep down she was happy about their friendship.

Wallace turned around and looked at her seriously, "Would you give him another chance? I don't know if you've heard, but he's been attending AA meetings, parenting classes, going to classes and sees a therapist. He moved out of the Grand and moved into a REALLY nice beach house. He is really trying for both of you, Veronica."

Wallace saw her face soften as he spoke. He could see she was having an internal battle, she seemed happy to hear about Logan, even though she tried to hide it; but at the same time guilt was written all over her face.

Her words were soft, "I can't trust him… at least not yet. It's going to take time. This isn't like the other times we broke up because…" She touched here belly, "She is part of me now. He really hurt me this time." She gave him a wry smile, "I really hate to cut this short Wally, but I have a date with Piz in about an hour and I still need to get ready."

He gives her a hug, "Alright V, have fun. I'll talk to you later."

"Okay, thank you." She shuts the door and starts getting ready for her date.

Logan's House

Logan was sitting in the living room working on his literature paper when the doorbell rang. He gets up to answer it and is a bit surprise to find Wallace standing there, "Hey Wallace, come in."

Wallace walks in with a huge smile on his face, "Logan, I have some great news to tell you." Logan stares at him. "Veronica is having a girl."

Logan's heart stops. He had to sit down immediately because he couldn't feel his legs. 'A baby girl.' Tears start to stream down his face. "A girl… just what I was hoping."

"Logan, I was just over there. I think she is starting to soften up." He paused, "She was about to get ready to go on a date right now, but you should really try to talk to her later. I told her about all the stuff you are doing when I noticed something in her eyes. She seemed happy to hear you were trying but guilt was written all over her face."

"Thanks man, that's what I needed to hear." Logan felt really ecstatic.

"Well, I just stopped by to tell you the great news. Good luck." He patted him on the back before he walked out the door.

Logan shut the door and jumped as high as he could. He was going to win Veronica back and be part of his baby girl's life.

'Alright, I need to shower, get dressed in the suit she loves, buy orchids, and a pink teddy bear. (He took a deep breath.)I can to this.'

Logan rushes to the restroom to shower filled with joy.

At Veronica's house after the date.

Piz and Veronica walk up to her door hand in hand.

Veronica starts to speak, "I had a great time tonight. I am filled with pasta" She laughs.

"Yeah… I had a great time too. I always have an amazing time with you Veronica. I love your smile, your face, your laugh, the baby growing inside of you."

"Piz…" She sees him get down on one knee.

"I love you, Veronica. I want to be there for you and the baby. Marry me, Veronica Mars. Make me the happiest guy from Beaverton."

Veronica is shocked to say the least. She felt her heart drop to her stomach after hearing his speech. She was about to answer when she heard a noise behind them. She looks up to find a heart broken Logan. He's standing there dressed up in the suit she likes so much holding her favorite flowers, and a pink teddy bear with tears in his eyes.

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