A/N: Why hello there everyone! Man, this chapter is being post way later than I would have liked, but with moving and an incredibly hectic work week last week the muse and I weren't speaking. She's being more cooperative now though, so hopefully a wait like this won't happen again. (Though I can't make promises. Muses are tricky.)

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"You should throw Alicia a bachelorette party, Bond," Mac says and then laughs at the face Wallace makes. "What? It would be fun!"

"I do not need to think about my mother having a bachelorette party," Wallace moans with a grimace. "I don't need images like that in my head."

Veronica and Sarah laugh, "What do you think a bachelorette party entails Wallace?"

"Gummy penises and strippers."

"You've been watching reruns of Parks and Rec again haven't you?"

"What?" Wallace asks with a grin. "Maybe."

Veronica turns towards Mac with a smile, "I've already talked to Alicia about a bachelorette party. We're going to do a girl's night. You're both invited," Veronica says motioning to Mac and Sarah. "And some of Alicia's friends from work. We're going to have a low key night, with facials and wine and girly movies…"

"Can you talk about girly things later?" Wallace interjects. "Even if you don't plan on strippers I don't want to hear about plans for my mother's bachelorette party. You don't want me talking about a bachelor party for your dad do you?"

"Please," Veronica says with a huff, "like my father would ever let you throw a bachelor party for him."

Wallace shrugs, "You don't know. Besides it is my job to throw a bachelor party."

"Good luck with that Wally."

"Shut up V," he answers and slugs her arm playfully.

"You two bicker like an old married couple."

"Ugh, no!"

"What? No we don't."

"Well, if you two don't fight like an old married couple then you definitely have the sibling thing down already." Sarah tells them with a laugh and a shrug.

Veronica grins. "He's always been a little brother to me. The little brother I never had."

She reaches to pinch his cheeks and Wallace swats her hand away. "Keep those hands to yourself missy."

"No fun little brother."

"Oh I'm plenty of fun."

Mac just shakes her head. "Sometimes I wonder why I'm friends with you two."

"You love us!"

"Doesn't mean I don't wonder," Mac answers dryly. "Are we going to play this stupid game or not."

"No reason to be so Debby-downer," Wallace teases her and pulls out the Scattergories box. "So, how we do we play this game?"

"Wait," Sarah looks at Wallace her eyes large in shock. "You've never played Scattergories? Seriously."

"Seriously. I had never even heard of this game before you brought it tonight."

"Wow."

"Are you going to explain how to play or not?" He asks with a smirk. "So…"

"Okay, yes I'm going to explain." She looks over at Mac and Veronica. "Have either of you played it?"

She gasps when they both shake their heads no. "I can't believe you guys. Okay everyone grab a folder, which will have lists and answer sheets already in them. We'll start with list one, it'll be easiest that way. We'll roll the alphabet dice and whatever letter it lands on, we have to think of things that start with that letter that correspond to the prompts. For example, if we roll a 'C' and the prompt is a boy's name you should put a boy's name that starts with 'c'. But you want to be original, because you only get the point if no one else has it. Does that make sense?"

There are three nodding heads answering back at her and Sarah smiles. "Oh and if you can think of something that is an alliteration like Christopher Columbus, then you get double points. But…it can't be an adjective. And it's timed."

"So I have to think?" Wallace asks and Sarah smiles and nods. "Fine."

"This sounds fun!" Mac exclaims and poises her pen ready to write. "Let's go."

"Alright," Sarah says with a grin. "Practice round?"

"Nah," Veronica says with a shrug. "Let's just jump into it."

"Okay," Sarah says and hands the alphabet dice to Veronica. "You roll."

Veronica takes it and rolls and it comes out with an "F" and Sarah hits the timer and they all start writing furiously. It doesn't take long for curse words to be muttered. Sarah keeps her laugh in check until the timer goes off and they all stop writing.

"God that was harder than I thought it would be."

Mac grins, "That's what she said."

Wallace throws his pencil at her, "Shut it."

It was an hour later and five lists later and they were all laughing, their answers getting more ridiculous the more alcohol they consumed. Sarah, the only one experienced at the game, was leaps and bounds ahead of the others, though they had stopped keeping any kind of real score after list three.

Mac is cracking up and says through her laughing, "We've got to play this with Dick. He would be hysterical."

"God yes!" Veronica agrees. "Next time I'm not letting him get out of game night."

"He's lame."

"And he thinks we're lame."

"Eh," Mac argues, "We're not lame. He's lame."

"Exactly!" Veronica agrees with a laugh and then stretches with a yawn. "Tonight has been fun, but I want to get in a little bit of studying before I turn in for the night so I'm going to head out."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah," Veronica tells Sarah with a smile. "Thanks for hosting tonight!"

"I'm going to head out too," Mac says, "since Veronica and I rode together."

"Oh you don't have too…"

"I can swing you by your apartment later," Wallace offers Mac and she shakes her head.

"Thanks but I'm pretty wiped out. I'll see you guys later."

"Bye!"

Mac and Veronica walk out to Logan's car and they are a half a block away when Veronica shots Mac a grin and says, "We're so smart."

"You shouldn't get cocky," Mac comments with a grin. "You don't know he'll take advantage of being alone with her. And besides, since when do you get off on playing matchmaker?"

"I'm not playing matchmaker," Veronica insists, "I'm just allowing them the opportunity to realize they could be really great together."

"Which I believe is matchmaking."

"Eh," Veronica protests with a shrug. "Now I've got you get you set up."

"No you don't."

"Come on Mac!"

"I'm okay being single. I'm fine."

Veronica throws a look her way, "Okay. I just want you to be happy."

"I know you do," Mac answers, "You're a good friend."

"You've just been…"

"I know," Mac interrupts with a shrug. "I'm just…I don't really wanna talk about it. Not right now."

"Okay. You know you can talk to me if you need to."

"I know." Mac pauses for a moment and then changes the subject and tries to focus Veronica's attention towards her father's upcoming nuptials. "How was shopping with Alicia on Saturday?"

"It was great," Veronica tells her with a smile. "I had a really good time. I've always liked Alicia so I'm really glad she's becoming apart of the family officially."

"Have you thought about looking…"

"No."

"You didn't know what I was going to say."

"Yes I did."

"I was going to ask if you were going to look for a wedding present."

"That is not what you were going to say."

"Yes it was."

"You," Veronica replies pointedly, "were going to ask me about looking for Lianne. Which I'm not going to do. She left us. More than once. And she lied to me when she was here. I just…I'm not going to go down that road again."

"Veronica."

"No."

"Okay, okay. Sorry I brought it up."

Logan,

Where are you now sailor? I wish I could talk to you. I wish you could freaking email me. I know you're busy defending the free world or whatever, but I fucking miss you. And the closer I get to see you the slower time seems to drag and it's getting old. I'm not trying to be bitchy or anything…but open and honest right? That's what I'm trying.

And it fucking sucks that you're a half a world away. And I won't have a date to my father's wedding and I don't get to see you for another 2 months. Fucking 2 months.

I don't understand how people do this all the time. And for longer stints? Military families are officially my new heroes. There are lots of things we need to talk about in regards to your military life. Questions I haven't asked…things that haven't been discussed. I want to make sure we're on the same page with everything.

I want to wait until we can do it face to face though. So get your ass back here and we'll plan some things out okay? Just fucking make it back here safely Logan.

We only have to get through another 56 days. Tell me I can do it. Because I'm not so sure anymore.

Love you.

-Veronica


The house is filled with people, mostly delivery people, as she's pointing and directing where furniture boxes should go and telling them how she wants it set up. Painters finished their work the previous week and a cleaning crew had come through in preparation for the furniture and final touches Veronica was making. It was going to be done sooner than she'd anticipated.

"Ronnie!"

Dick's voice called through the chaos and Veronica turned to see Dick walking through the front door with a grin on his face and a box in his hands.

"Here's the stuff you wanted," he tells her handing her a box of stuff she had found in Logan's storage unit. "The paintings are in the back of the jeep."

"You were careful with them weren't you?"

"Of course!"

"You better have been."

Logan had been right, there wasn't much in the storage shed that she thought he would really want out, but she did find several of Lynn's art pieces that had been placed in storage before the fire and an old, antique gramophone that she knew she had to use in the décor somehow.

She was grateful for what had been able to be salvaged from the remnants of the fire that had taken Logan's childhood home from him and was determined to use whatever she could.

"Ronnie this view gets better every time I see it." Dick says from his spot at the open door to the patio. "Logan's going to love it."

"I hope so," she answers honestly, "I know I do."

"When are you moving your stuff in?"

Veronica laughs, "I don't know Dick. I don't have plans to move in here yet."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean I'm going to live with Mac for awhile longer. Even after Logan gets back."

"Oookay…"

"We haven't been back together very long Dick," she explains with a shrug, "and he's been gone for pretty much all of it. I want this to work this time. I need it too, so I'm not going to rush into anything. We're going to take the steps normal couples do."

"When have you two ever been a normal couple?"

Veronica has to laugh at this. "Fair point Dick. And maybe that's why I want to try to be normal this time."

"Well good luck with that."

"Thanks for helping me out today. Everyone else was busy."

He nods, "No problemo."

Logan,

The house, our house, is almost ready! I know I may not be living there right away but I can't help but think of it as my house too. Which I know you don't have a problem with. You'd probably rather I be living there right away, huh? Well don't worry, the time will come. (Besides, I've already claimed part of the closet and a drawer or two for me. So see, practically halfway to living together already.)

Dick has been helping me with the last little bit of stuff that has been going in. I really can't wait to see your reaction. I hope you like it. Which I'm sure you'll say it's fine and you'd love anything I had a hand in decorating or setting up or whatever. I did get some stuff out of storage. You had some really great stuff in there. I'm glad you were able to save what you did of your mom's.

Only a few more days until Alicia and Dad's wedding! All the details are falling into place for them. Alicia refused to let me stress myself out doing any work on their wedding since I've been pulling long days at the office and studying for the bar. I am throwing a little bachelorette type party for her though. It's going to be low key though, more of a shower I guess. She kept insisting she didn't need one, but I couldn't just not do anything. Mac is helping me host at our place. We only have a few more things to do until it's ready for Friday night.

I miss you. 53 days to go.

-Veronica


"You really didn't have to do this Veronica," Alicia says as Veronica drives her to Mac's apartment.

Veronica just grins at her soon-to-be stepmother. "I know, but I wanted to! It'll be fun. And I promise, nothing too crazy."

"Well that's good at least," Alicia answers with a chuckle. "How many people are coming?"

Veronica shrugs, "I'm not sure exactly. We had almost everyone RSVP, so maybe around thirty or so. I hope you don't mind, but I invited Sarah and Jade too."

"Of course I don't mind. The more the merrier!"

"Okay good! I didn't think you would care. Plus it means more presents for you anyhow!"

Alicia laughs, "You really didn't have…"

"I know, I know. Just relax and have some fun tonight! And then in two days..."

"In two days I get to marry one of the best men I've ever known."

Veronica smiles at Alicia's description of her father in full agreement. "Can I ask you something?"

"You can ask me anything."

"How…Why did you dad get back together? Or when? And…"

"And when did I know this was it?"

"Yeah."

"Your dad and I ran into each other a couple months ago," Alicia starts with a smile. "We just started talking and then he invited me to coffee. We met for coffee and talked and then we met a few more times for coffee and then it morphed to lunches and then to dinners. We had decided to keep it quiet, keep it just between the two of us until we knew what it was going to become."

"And when did you know?"

"I'm not sure there was a specific time," Alicia tells her, "it just felt more right than ever before. When your dad was in the accident, I guess it just cemented things for me. I knew I didn't want to live without him. So I proposed."

"Wait, you proposed?"

Alicia nods, "I did."

"I didn't know that."

Alicia laughs, "We didn't tell anyone that actually. You're the only one who knows."

"Why?"

"Why did I do the proposing or why did we keep that quiet?"

"Both," Veronica answers with a shrug and Alicia nods.

"There wasn't really a reason we didn't tell anyone that I proposed," she says with a laugh, "It just never really came up with anyone before now. And the reason I did the proposing, it just kind of came out. I was visiting him in the hospital and then I was proposing and he was saying yes and we were engaged."

"You kept it quiet for awhile."

"He was recuperating from the accident and…"

"And he was dealing with the fallout and disappointment from my decision to stay in Neptune."

"He was never disappointed you stayed in Neptune, Veronica."

"It's okay Alicia, I know he was. Or is."

"He is not," Alicia answers more firmly. "He's missed you."

"I missed him too."

"He just wants what's best for you," Alicia assures her as they pull into the parking garage of Mac's apartment complex. "He has always just wanted what's best for you."

"I know that."

"Neptune hasn't been kind to you," Alicia continues, stalling them both from heading into the party. "He didn't want you to get pulled back into this life."

"This is my life…"

"You just have to give him some time to get used to this," Alicia tells her, "He's getting there Veronica. He just wants you to be happy."

"I am happy. Now."

"I know you are and deep down your father does too. He's just wary…"

"Yeah, I've gathered."

"He is getting better."

"I know he is," Veronica replies and smiles. "I'm sure having you around is helping."

"I don't know about that."

"I do."

Alicia blushes and smiles. "Well I'm glad you think so."

Veronica smiles, "Alright, let's go have some fun!"

Logan,

How's it flying Richie? I have to at least hope it's flying well since I still haven't heard from you. God this sucks Logan. I mean, I can easily come up with a hundred different reasons you haven't been able to shoot me a "hey I'm fine, miss you" email for ten days. I try not to worry, but you know me. That would be like asking you not to worry about me.

It's going to happen. We're just going to have to get used to worrying about each other big guy.

Dad is getting married tomorrow. Crazy! I'm so happy he and Alicia worked everything out and got back together. I finally had a chance to ask her how it all happened. You know what, she was the one who proposed to him. I definitely didn't see that coming, but I think it's sweet.

Today is going to be a long one. We have some last minute set up at the house before the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, plus I have a client meeting at one and I really should do some work on a practice test for the bar.

Life certainly isn't slowing down for me. It would be better if you were here though.

I don't know when I turned into this girl. This pining, emotional girl who can't handle being away from her boyfriend for any period of time…but I just want you home with me.

So be safe. And come home to me Logan.

51 days buddy.

-Veronica

P.S. Dick mentioned something about needing a pass to get on the base to meet you or something. What details do I need to know about coming to get you? Do you know them yet?


Veronica was thankful when her dad and Alicia had sat her and Wallace down to let them know they weren't going to do a number of the traditional itinerary items during their small wedding reception, including the toasts. It was a lot of pressure off of Veronica and then she and Wallace had decided to make speeches at the much small rehearsal dinner.

"I have to say," Wallace says standing in front of their family, "that I'm glad tomorrow is here. Keith you make my mom so happy, I'm glad you're apart of the family now, officially. And Mom, things haven't always been easy for you, but you've taught me how to truly be a man and I'm thankful for your guidance. You deserve all the happiness in the world and I'm glad you've found someone to spend your life with. I love you. To Alicia and Keith."

The chorus of well-wishers echoes his sentiment and Veronica stands to give her own. "For a long time I never thought this day would ever come. But I'm glad it has. Tomorrow my dad gets to marry one of the best women I know and I'll be able to call her my step mom, but it won't be one of those horrible Disney movie editions of the evil step mother. Alicia you've been such a wonderful person to look up to and I'm thankful that you're in my dad's life and have made him happy. And Dad. Words can't possibly express what you mean to me. I have always just wanted you to be happy and I'm so thankful that Alicia is here to do that for you. I love you daddy. To the happy couple."

Keith stands and wipes a tear from his cheek and wraps his arms around Veronica and hugs her to him tightly. "Thank you honey. I just want you to be happy too."

She nods against his shoulder, "I know. And I am. I love you dad. And I am really happy for you and Alicia. She's great."

Keith looks over to his bride-to-be, who is hugging both her sons and sharing a quiet moment with them, love radiating on his face, "That she is."

"So superfly," Wallace says wrapping one arm around Veronica's shoulders, "tomorrow it will be official and we'll be siblings."

"Yup. How are you going to handle having to give up the title of oldest child? I mean, this will make you the dreaded middle child. Are you past all the typical middle child issues? Or should I be worried of an emotional breakdown?"

"I'll be just fine, it's you I'm worried about."

"Me?"

"Only child? Gaining not just one, but two siblings practically overnight? How can I not be worried?"

"Please…"

"Seriously though."

"Seriously," Veronica says throwing her own arm around Wallace, "and if you repeat any of this to anyone…"

"I know, I know and painful and slow death should come upon me."

"Maybe just torture," she says with a smile, "I wouldn't kill my brother."

"Good to know."

"But seriously Wallace," she continues, "You've been a brother to me for a long time. This only makes it official."

Wallace smiles and pulls Veronica into a tight hug. "Definitely a marshmallow Veronica Mars. And ditto."

She pulls back and flashes a grin. "Okay, enough with the mushy stuff, did you ever man up and ask Sarah to the wedding tomorrow as your date?"

"What?!" Wallace stutters and steps back. "What makes you…"

"Cut the crap Fennell," Veronica interrupts him with a glare, her hands planted on her hips. "I'm not an idiot."

"Never said you were."

"Then what's up with you and Sarah?"

"We're friends."

"And that's it?"

"That's it."

"Bull shit."

"Hey!"

"I call it like I see it."

"We're friends."

"And that's all you want it to be?"

"I don't know."

"Wallace."

"She's cool. And yeah, I like her. But I don't want to rush anything…"

"Okay."

"Don't go pushing anything on either of us, okay? If it happens, it'll happen when it happens."

"So poetic."

"Shut up. I'm being serious."

"I won't meddle."

"I know you better than that."

"If you don't want me to meddle," Veronica assures him with a grin. "I won't meddle. I promise."

Wallace eyes her carefully. "Good to know."


Veronica,

God sugarpuss I'm so sorry you've been worried. But I understand. Because you're right, I'm always going to be worried about you too. Things have been a little busy around here. Which of course, I can't talk about. But I'm safe. That I can tell you and I'm being careful. There isn't anything I won't do to get home to you safely.

I'll answer any questions you want when I get home. I know…or at least I think I know what some of them are and you're right. There are a lot of things we need to discuss and talk about. And we'll figure this out together Veronica. We will.

Oh Dick's Fourth of July parties. I'm glad you had a good time. We had a bit of a barbeque here on the Fourth. Pretty standard actually but it was a good time. Tolk and I raised some hell. And got away with it so that was good.

Have I told you that I'm glad you and Dick are getting along? Because I am. And I can't wait to see the house. And yes, the moment you decide you want to be a permanent fixture there I will be happy to accommodate you V. So when you choose to be ready I'll be ready.

I'm happy for your dad and Alicia. I wish I could be there with you Veronica. I wish I could have your hot self on my arm and twirl you around on the dance floor. I would be there if I could Veronica. I promise you that. I'll just have to make it up to you when I get back stateside.

Speaking of coming stateside. Dick is right. I have put you on the list and you'll just have to show your ID when you come to the base. I'll be flying from the carrier to the base with the rest of my squadron…I'll be able to greet you there and then I'll have some debriefing before I can leave the base. Shouldn't be any more than an hour or so.

And then I get to go home.

With you.

Not sure of the exact time yet. Or the exact date if I'm being totally honest. But as soon as I know, I'll tell you.

I love you Veronica.

-Logan


A/N: There it is! A bit of a filler, I know, but a fun one at that. And there is a wedding in the next one...who knows what kind of surprises that might bring.

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