Disclaimer: I do not own Veronica Mars or any of the characters.

Don't know when my next chapter will be out because my Uncle from L.A. Is visiting us for the holidays. It took me a while to get this chapter the way it is. I hope you enjoy the suspense.

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The next day, I did what I said I would do. I took a step back. Tried to distance myself from Duncan and Logan. That was the only way to figure out what really happened to Lilly. I'm too attached, and I need to let go. Examine everything as if for the first time. Sound easy? Well believe me it's not. I mean I have to say, I'm a little bias. Part of me wants to blame Duncan because I know first hand what he's capable of doing. But I know in my heart that's not the right way to go about it. Everyone has a chance to prove their innocence. The only problem is how do I do this? I mean I can't just walk up to someone and say "Hey you. Did you kill Lilly?" And then there answer would be "Damn you caught me. I did it." Doesn't work that way. No. I need to think about this. To analyze. I'm gonna study their habits. What makes them tick. What makes them angry enough to kill. The next best time to do that is at the 09er bash their throwing on Dog Beach.

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So far I have been at this party for an hour, and it's just like the last one I went to. Except I know for a fact that Aaron Echolls wont randomly show up. I wander around the party with an air of detachment. Studying everyone and their partying behaviors.Finally I find Duncan. Heis surrounded by a group of guys and Meg was right their on his arm. I leaned back against the wall with my arms crossed and just watched. They were laughing and having a great time talking about a bunch of nothing. Meg was smiling away, proud to be on the arm of one Billionaire. Though I suppose that's not all. I know deep down inside that Meg is one of the good guys. That she really does love Duncan. Dick said something that I suppose was meant to be funny cuz all the guys slapped him on the back and punched his shoulder. Logan joined the circle. You could tell hehad a few drinksand ishaving a good old time. I frowned. Apparently he didn't miss me too much. I haven't really heard from him since I distanced myself and he moved back home. Getting bored quickly, I head over to the 'refreshment' table and grabbed a bottle of water.

I needed a break, so I took my sandals off and walked barefoot along the beach with the water gently lapping at my feet. As the noise from the party faded, I took a deep breath. How peaceful. I didn't realize how stressful my life had become. When was the last time I just relaxed? Certainly not since I moved here. That's for sure. Finding a sand dune, I sit behind it for some privacy. Trying to analyze what I really know about Duncan. That's when I hear voices. I make sure I'm hidden, but that I can still hear who ever is talking.

"Dude. I don't know what you're talking about."

I saw you that night at my house." It's Logan and Duncan. This should be interesting. After all, they are my two main suspects.

"How could you have seen me when you can't remember what happened that night?"

"Look. You're my best friend right? Well I have to tell you something. That whole blacking out thing, it's not true."

Silence.

Not true? What does he mean not true?

"What do you mean it's not true? What are you trying to say?"

"I'm trying to tell you what happened the night my sister was murdered."

I can't believe it. Whoever said you needed to have a rabbits foot to be lucky was lying. My luck was happening right now.

"What are you waiting for. Tell me."

"I came home after my soccer game that night and found Lilly. She was already dead. I panicked and called my dad. He came home and called Clarence Weedman. He's the guy in charge of Security over at Kane Software. Anyway, Clarence came over and took care of Lilly."

"What do you mean he took care of Lilly?" I could tell Logan was trying to keep his voice in control.

"I mean he helped my dad put the blame on Abel Koontz for the death of Lilly. They knew Abel was dying."

"Why would your dad have to cover up Lilly's death? Why frame Abel Koontz?" Logan sounded baffled. Can't blame him, I feel the same way. These were really good questions.

"At the time I didn't know. I was in shock. I didn't think or know to question what was going on. But as time passed, I realized why dad did it. I think he thought I killed Lilly and he was trying to protect me. He came up with the idea of my black outs. I don't have epilepsy. It's just a cover up. Of why I'm not supposed to remember that night."

"You don't have epilepsy?" I don't hear anything, so I assume Duncan shook his head no. I can't believe what I'm hearing. But wait, he mentioned seeing Logan that night.

"I'm bringing this up because it has been eating away at me all this time. I saw you leave my house. You told Veronica that you were there, but when you showed up, Lilly was already dead. Now I remember you showing up when the police were already there, but I also remember you leaving before that. What really happened that night?"

More silence. Then a deep breath.

"I knew Lilly was cheating on me with my father. I found the tapes of the two of them together just before I left for Tijuana. I was furious. I couldn't think straight. So I left TJ early to confront her. But as I sat their watching her at the car wash, a wave of sadness over took me and I started to cry. Couldn't understand why she would do this to me. So I wrote her that letter to meet me at you're house at 5. I showed up early. I wanted to make sure I was prepared for the argument that I knew was gonna happen. But I wasn't prepared for the way she would react. She laughed at me. Told me to grow up. That this happens all the time. Something inside of me snapped and I went ballistic. I may have been a little rough on her, but I swear to you that I did not kill her. You're my best friend Duncan. You have to believe me."

"It doesn't make sense. Their wasn't enough time between me seeing you and then me seeing her for someone else to sneak in and kill her. It had to be you."

"Are you serious? Are you actually accusing me of killing my own girlfriend?"

"Calm down Logan. I just want some answers. I want to know what really happened that night."

"I just told you what happened that night. You can't blame this on me. For all I know, you could have killed her after I left."

"What! How could you say that? Why would I kill my own sister?"

"Why would I kill my own girlfriend?" This is starting to get out of hand. Do I intervene and get reamed? Or do I sit back and let things unfold? If what their saying is true, then that means Jake and Celeste are innocent. Well Celeste is anyway. Jake can get into trouble for covering up a murder. Tampering with evidence. But Logan? Please day it's not true. Come on Veronica, you're supposed to stay disconnected. No emotions involved. Wish I could listen to that voice in my head.

"Back up Logan. Look. This is getting us no where."

"Ow!" What the hell? I look down and notice a rock. Someone must have thrown it this way and it hit me on the head.

"Did you hear that? Someone's been listening to us." Oh crap. Well theirs nothing to do now except show myself. I pick up the rock and make my way into view.

"Hello boys. Fancy meeting you out here."

"Veronica?" They both look shocked.

"The one and only."

Silence. They just kinda stare at me. Probably deciding on how much I heard. Or what to do next.

"What the hell are you doing here? Did you follow us?" Logan yells at me and I try not to flinch.

"No it seems you followed me. I was just sitting their minding my own business when you two wandered over."

"How much have you heard?" Duncan asks slowly.

"Enough to know that you two are my main suspects. Now my question to you is why would you ask me to help you find Lilly's killer if you two knew what was going on? Why drag me into this?"

They don't say anything. Because if they say something, then that would mean admitting they had something to do with Lilly's death.

"Fine. I guess I'll just have to tell you myself. I think that Duncan overheard Jake talking about Abel Koontz. How they found the evidence of Lilly's shoes. Which means the public would find out Abel Koontz really didn't kill Lilly. Duncan mentioned this too Logan, and without realizing it, you both panicked. You asked me to help out because you thought I could help prove your innocence. I think Logan wanted me to find those tapes of Lilly and Aaron together so I would convict Aaron. That way the blame would be away from him. Tell me if I'm getting warm."

"How do you do that?" Duncan asks me with sheer amazement on his face. Logan just looks pissed.

"What can I say. I'm gifted."

"Are you accusing me?" Logan asks.

"I want to know the truth!"

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Sorry to just end it, but I figured a healthy cliffhanger would hold everyone over for the holidays! Lol.

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Mandapandape: Thank you for the huge compliment :) That made me soo happy :)

Evangeline b: Lol I'm glad you understand why Logan is a suspect. Hope this chapter helps clear it upa bit more.

FanFicFairy514: Aww I'm sorry I'm confusing you :( But maybe that's a good thing ;p

QueenCate: I had such a hard time with this chapter, and it showed. You're absolutely right about Keith. He had no reaction. Maybe I should change that.

Twisted3ljw: Thanks buddy :) I hope you feel better soon cuz Uncle Wayne comes home in 2 hours!

Simply Lily: Yay Wallace! We love Wallace! Lol glad I can make you faint ;P