UPDATE: WELL AFTER MY LAST UPDATE I HAD MY COMPUTER COMPLETELY CRASH SO I HAD TO WAIT TIL I GOT MY NEW ONE TO WORK ON THE REST OF THIS STORY. WELL I GOT A NEW LAP TOP SO THIS STORY IS READY TO PROCEED.
As Keith, Dick, and Logan arrived at the Neptune Grand, firetrucks pull away lights and sirens blazing. The three of them look at each other wondering what the hell is going on. They exit Keith's vehicle and walk over to speak with Sacks.
Keith: Sacks, (Sacks turns to see Keith walking toward him) those firetrucks were leaving in a hurry. What is going on, I thought the fire was here.
Sacks: (sighing sadly) You don't know.
Keith: Know what?
Sachs: There is another fire blazing tonight in Neptune.
Keith: Oh really?
Sachs: (nervously stalling) Yeah, umm, I am surprised you didn't here the call on your car radio.
Keith: I was talking to the boys on the way over about everything that has been going on, I turned the radio down. Now what is going on.
Sachs: (sighing out loud which catches the three men's eyes. Damn he thought, I don't wanna be the one to tell you) Well sheriff, the firefighters are headed to your apartment building. The Sunset Cliff Apartments are on fire.
Logan: (shocked) What, You got to be fucking kidding me.
Keith: (angrily) Logan, please
Logan: (sighing) Sorry. Got to work on that.
Dick: (laughing) Yeah you do.
Logan: (looking angrily at his friend) Not now Dick.
Sachs: I don't know all the details just what I got over the radio. Seems there were several explosions, and then the whole second floor was engulfed in flames.
Keith: (concerned) Logan, Call Veronica, make sure all is well with her and Wallace, and then let her know what is going on, and tell her she is not under any circumstances to return to the apartment. Tell her to stay at Wallace's no matter what til we get there.
Logan: (nodding his head) Yes sir.
Logan walked away to call Veronica. Dick looked worried, and Keith could tell he had something to say.
Keith: (smirking) Dick, something on your mind.
Dick: We have been gone all of what 20 minutes tops, they had to have been waiting for us to leave.
Sachs: (confused) Who was waiting for you to leave?
Keith: Dick we don't know for sure it was them, it could of been anyone.
Sachs: (still confused) Who?
Dick: (rolling his eyes) Please Sheriff, I may be a little slow sometimes but I think any idiot can figure out who did this, and you know it. I mean come on, we know it was them, who else could it of been. It is not a coincidence sir, that our suite here, and your apartment go up in flames all in one night
Keith: (sighing) While I agree with you, I prefer to let the authorities find out for sure, I mean as you mentioned before, there are alot of people out there with a vendetta against Logan, Veronica, and even me. I guess we can take comfort in the fact whoever did this that they waited for us all to leave
Sacks: (interupting still confused) That is good, I think. Although I am not quite sure I follow. But while I am glad that no one was home at your place, that can't be said for the others in the apartment complex
Keith: (sighing) I know Sachs, lets see what we can find out, who we got on the scene.
Sachs: I had Deputy Lyons, and Deputy Shielhaus go once the call came in
Keith: Well let's radio them and see if they have arrived and get some info, then you can fill me in on what went down here.
Logan had feverishly dialed Veronica only to get her voice mail. He started to worry when after three tries he still couldn't reach her so he called Bryan explained the situation and asked if he could contact the security detail to make sure everyone left the apartment ok. Bryan contacted the detail while still on the phone with Logan and learned everyone was fine, and arriving at Wallace's, and Logan tells them that Veronica's father wants her to not go back to the apartment under any circumstances and asked that they ensure she doesn't. They agree and tell Logan they will have Veronica call him back immediately. The security guys, inform Veronica and the Fennel's once they are all inside of the situation. Veronica not realizing her phone was turned off, turns it on and immediately calls Logan.
Veronica: (frantically)Oh My god Logan, I am so sorry, I didn't realize my phone was off. (sighing) I can't believe they torched my apartment building.
Logan: I know, These two got some balls. Setting fire to not only the Grande, but the sherriff's apartment.
Veronica: Yeah I know. God do I know how to pick em or what (chuckling trying to lighten the mood)
Logan: (unamused) Veronica.
Veronica: I know, I know. This has been one hell of a crazy week. (sighing) Does anyone know yet if anyone was hurt, any of our neighbors.
Logan: I am not sure, but your dad is talking with Sachs now, let me walk over and see if there is any news.
Veronica: Ok. (sighing) I am glad Alicia agreed to allow Back-Up to come along with me while I waited at her place for dad, Logan he could of been killed.
Logan: We all cold of been, if they decided to set it ablaze, while we were still there.
Veronica: (holding back sobs) I know.
Logan walked over to Keith who was talking with Sachs. He knew by her voice that Veronica was shaken, and that talking with her dad would help ease her somewhat.
Logan: (clearing his throat) I am sorry to interupt, (pausing) but I got Veronica on the phone, she is fine but a little shaken at the news, and wants to know if there is any word about the fire at the apartment, and if everyone is ok
Keith: (taking a deep breath, he reaches out his hand for Logan to give him the phone, which Logan does) Veronica honey.
Veronica: (crying into the phone) Dad, I can't believe it, our home is gone.
Keith: Veronica, everything is gonna be ok, we will be ok. You are moving in with all your friends, and I am sure I can find something while we figure everything out
Veronica: (sobbing a little) I know dad, I just, I just am getting a little freaked out. I mean first the Grande, then our apartment, it makes me wonder how far are they willing to go, and if anyone is off limits
Keith: I know honey, I know. I share your concern, but there isn't much more we can do, as we got officers posted outside everyone's house, and the security detail is around the clock.
Veronica: I know dad, it's just (pausing Veronica takes a deep breath) Dad, do you know if everyone at the apartments are ok.
Keith: Yes Veronica, Sachs and I just got done talking with officers on the scene, everyone is ok, all are accounted for
Veronica: (letting out a deep breath she was holding in) Thank God.
Keith: Veronica, I want you to stay at Wallace's tonight. I will drop Logan and Dick off once we are done here, but with all that is going on tonight I will be working all night.
Veronica: Ok dad. I am sure it won't be a problem.
Keith: (smirking) I expect you and Logan to behave yourselves.
Veronica: (shocked) Dad
Keith: (sternly) Veronica, I mean it
Veronica: (chuckling) Dad, relax. I am pretty sure Alicia will ensure we do
Keith: I know, I know. Ok I am gonna let you get back on with Logan, so I can get things going here. I will be by once we are done. I love you
Veronica: Love you too dad.
Logan had walked over to Dick after giving Keith the phone so he and Veronica had some privacy.
Logan: Hey man, this is so messed up.
Dick: You ain't lying, (pausing) is Ronnie ok?
Logan: A little shaken about the news her home is gone, but I am sure once she talks to her dad she will be ok. I think her dad is gonna have her stay at Wallace's tonight.
Dick: Ugggg really, (Logan looks at Dick and rolls his eyes) just keep your make out sessions to yourself
A few moments later, Keith walked over to the boys and Keith handed Logan the phone
Keith: I am gonna head up to the room, I expect you two up in 5 minutes.
Logan: Ok. Not a problem.
Dick: I will go up with you Sheriff. I hate hearing him get all mushy on the phone with Ronnie.
Keith: (chuckling) Ok, then why do you listen
Dick just shrugs as Keith lets out a small laugh, and they make there way through the enterance of the Grande. Logan just smiles and shakes his head. Leave it to Dick to lighten up a dark situation
Logan: Veronica. I only got a few minutes then I got to head up.
Veronica: I know. The sooner you get done there the sooner I can see you and my dad are ok for myself
Logan: Same here. So you listen to what you dad says, you stay at Wallace's and don't leave no matter what.
Veronica: I will, I promise.
Logan: Ok. I love you
Veronica: Love you too.
With that Veronica hung up with Logan and headed to talk to Alicia about everything that was going on. Alicia agreed to let Veronica stay but in there apartment not the one that Logan and Dick were staying in, to which Veronica of course agreed to. Veronica called Mac and Parker to let them know what was going on. They were shocked and a little frightened, but felt ok being at Mac's because of the security. Logan meanwhile headed up and met Dick and Keith at the penthouse suite. The whole floor was covered in black soot and the halls smelled like gasoline. The suite was a total loss. Logan looked dismayed and shocked at the place that he use to call home. The boys moved through the suite quickly detailing everything to Keith. Within an hour they were done, and headed out. Keith decided on the way to Wallace's to stop off and see what was going on with the fire at the apartments. Keith was shocked at he pulled up to see barely anything left of the place he and Veronica had called home. Logan and Dick sat in the car in shock. As Keith got out they couldn't look away from the burning building and the smoke. The saw some of the neighbors huddled up, tears in their eyes and falling down their cheeks. Logan got out first after Keith, he could smell the gasoline, the smoke, and it was a strong smell, that made his eyes water. He shook his head, and looked to the ground, just as Dick had appeared out of the car, to pat him on his back. Keith talked to some of the neighbors, and then the firefighters before heading over to talk to his deputies. Within a few minutes he was back at the car, and the three of them said nothing as they head out on there way to the Fennel home. When they pulled into the drive way, Veronica came running out to first hug her dad, then Logan.
Dick: (faux shock) What! No hug for me
Logan: (smirking) No, get your own girlfriend
Logan grabbed Veronica up in his arms and kissed her passionately. Dick rolled his eyes and walked right past them into the apartment. Keith is close behind shaking his head at the blond boys antics. Dick and Keith enter the house. Alicia informs Keith she has decided to let Wallace, Dick and Logan share the vacant apartment tonight, so Veronica can have Wallace's room. A few minutes later, Logan and Veronica enter.
Keith: I expect you two (pointing to Logan and Veronica) to be on your best behavior
Veronica: Come on dad, you think we wouldn't be
Alicia: (chuckling) Relax Keith they will fine, (sternly) I will keep them in line
Logan: (laughing) No worries Sheriff, Ms. Fennel is scarier than you
Keith: (looking a bit sad at Logan's statement) Really.
Alicia: (laughing) Mom's usually are
With that everyone gathered in the kitchen to get an update on everything that has been going on. The group discusses everything going forward, and then Keith heads out for the night. As he drives back to the sheriff's department, his phone rings. Unknown caller. Keith decided to anser it.
Keith: Sheriff Mars.
Clarence: Sheriff, Clarence Weidman here.
Keith: How did you get this number, (pausing) nevermind, what do you want
Clarence: We need to meet, immediately
Keith: Oh we do, do we now
Clarence: Yes we do, (hesitating), and I think you know why
Keith: (sighing), ok when and where
With that Keith makes his way to the location Clarence has asked him to meet him, knowing if anything goes wrong he has the security firm Dick and Logan hired watching his every move