A week had passed and no one saw any sign of Duncan. Veronica started to worry that the baby is just way too much for him. Although she hadn't talked to him and didn't want to see him anytime soon he was still on her mind. The bell had rung and the class started to leave. As Veronica was heading out the door, her teacher called her name.

"Veronica, can you come here for a minute?"

"Sure, what's the matter?" Veronica replied

"I know this is your senior year and that you have already gotten accepted to college, but can you pay attention in class and stop the daydreaming."

"You are right, I'm sorry. I'll start paying attention again tomorrow," she said as she left the room and headed toward her locker.

"Geese Veronica can't you ever quit daydreaming," Logan said. He had waited for her after class and heard what the teacher had told her.

"I know, I'm such a bad person," she said as she rolled her eyes. "So, what's for lunch today?" she said as she opened her locker.

"Hmmm, the princess asks what is for lunch. Let me see," Logan replied as he reached into his backpack and grabs his cell phone, "Enny Meeny Minny Moe, and pizza it is," he replied looking at his cell phone. "Any special toppings Mars?"

"Olives, black olives," Veronica said in her James Bond voice.

"Olives it is then," he said dialing the phone number, "Hello, I would like to place an order for Neptune High School, the name is Echolls, yes, one pie, half olives half pepperoni. Thanks."

"Pepperoni, what a macho thing to eat," Veronica said as she and Logan headed for Journalism. Journalism was an uneventful class until Logan was called down to the vice-principle's office. As the bell rang Veronica headed to lunch. She sat down at a table with Mac, Beaver, Gia, and Wallace. Soon enough Logan came with the pizza in his hand.

"What happened?" Veronica asked.

"Well you see I got in trouble for ordering my food too early, somewhere there is a rule that I can't have food delivered while I am in class, it can only be delivered when it is time for lunch."

"I see, so what did the new vice do?"

"Well, since the "new" vice doesn't know me at all, I went through my whole sob story about how my mother died and my father is in jail so I don't have anyone to make my lunches and so instead of starving at lunch I ordered my food a little too early," Logan said acting all upset, but then got all cheery when he said, "And the dude fell for it, so I got off with only a warning." This made the whole table laugh as they all ate their lunch. The rest of the school day was just a blur for Veronica. She had been told more then ten times to pay attention, but the more she was told to pay attention, the more she seemed to doze off.

After school Logan came up to her. " I have some good news and some bad news."

"Huh," Veronica said as she shook herself out of a daze.

"Earth to Mars, where did you go?" Logan questioned as he looked into her eyes.

"Nowhere, I'm here. So what's the news?"

"Bad news first, I'm changing the party from Friday to Saturday. Seems as if we have a mandatory karaoke night for seniors. And seeing as you want to get out of Neptune as soon as possible we have to sing our way to graduating."

"Well as a matter of fact I am staying in Neptune for college. They accepted me here and gave me a scholarship." Veronica told Logan who seemed disappointed with her wanting to stay in Neptune.

"Well then," he cleared his throat, "seems as if we can keep the party on Friday."

"No, karaoke seems oh so fun," Veronica said in her girly-girl voice, "Plus I would like to graduate."

"Fine then karaoke it is."

"So what's the good news Logan?" Veronica asked.

"Well since the party can't be Friday it must be Saturday which means it will be longer and a much better party." Logan smirked.

"Oh man, a huge 09'er party, I can't wait," she said smirking as she looked into the distance.

"Veronica, Veronica," Logan said looking at her.

"Huh?"

"Where did you go just now?" Logan asked with a face of concern.

"Sorry I was just thinking," Veronica said as she looked to the ground.

"About Duncan?" Logan said softly as Veronica nodded.

"It's just that this baby is killing him. He hasn't come to school in like forever. I mean I know he has enough money but he is ruining his future," with this Logan took Veronica's hand and walked her to his car.

"Where are we going," she questioned.

"You'll see," he said as he stopped in front of his car and motioned for her to go in the car. He then went into the driver's seat and drove. No one said anything. Veronica looked at Logan and saw the expression on his face that her was determined to make her happy again. She knew he cared deeply about her. Five minutes later Logan pulled into the hotel parking lot.

"Do you want me to come with you?" Logan asked.

"No, it's ok I'll go by myself," she replied as she got out of the car. She walked about ten steps and then she turned around and stared Logan in his eyes. He knew what she wanted. He got out of the car and together they walked to Duncan's room.

In the elevator Logan grabbed Veronica's hand and interlocked her fingers with his. As they drew closer to the room they stopped in front of the door. Logan looked at Veronica and she nodded as he knocked on the door. No one answered. They stood there for three minutes then Veronica went searching through her bag and she pulled out a key. Logan looked at her.

"I forgot to give it back to him," she smiled as she opened the door and looked around and saw no one. Logan went into his old room and it was just as he left it. Veronica then came up behind him and pointed to Duncan's closed door. And they headed off towards the room. She opened the door and saw Duncan sleeping in his bed. Logan whispered in her ear and she looked around the room and shrugged off. She then walked up to Duncan to wake him up.

"Where is the baby," she said as he opened his eyes.

"Veronica? How did you get in here?"

"I still had the key, Duncan where is Joy?"

Duncan took a long deep breath and then said, "With Meg's aunt. I gave Joy to her two days ago; she said I could come visit her whenever I wanted. I couldn't bring myself to go to school. Why are you here?"

"Because we care about you man," Logan said. Duncan looked at the door; he hadn't realized that Logan was there.

"Thanks guys," Duncan said. Logan and Veronica stayed and talked with Duncan. Thirty minutes later Logan and Veronica started saying their goodbyes.

"Well if you don't come to school tomorrow make sure you go to the mandatory karaoke night also my party's Saturday, be there or be dead." Logan said to Duncan.

"I'll be there, don't worry." Duncan chuckled.

"Bye Duncan," Veronica said.

"Wait, can I talk with you alone?"

"Sure, Logan, I'll meet you at the car." Veronica said to Logan.

"Veronica, I am so sorry for everything I did."

"Duncan, I forgive you, I just don't think we could go back to being together again. I mean we both were perfect for each other when Lilly was alive, but after she died we both changed," she said. " We had great times and greater memories together, but now we can have great memories just being friends."

"You're right, thanks for being here for me Veronica. It means so much to me."

"That's what friends are for. Bye Duncan," Veronica said as she headed out the door, but then she turned around and, "And Duncan."

"Yeah?"

"Don't freak out if I go out with Logan ok?" she said.

"Better my best friend than any other person." Duncan replied. Veronica smiled and walked into the elevator and out of the hotel. Logan was waiting for her outside of his car. Before he could say anything Veronica went up to him and kissed him.

A/N: Sorry it took so long to post; I've been real busy. I hoped you liked it. Comments are appreciated.