Authors note: I don't own Veronica Mars or any of the characters but i do own Ashley.

Chapter 2:The whole story

Ashley was thinking how she was happy to live by herself in a nice, comfy, and accommodating hotel room, rather than sad and living in a little rat of a motel that cost $50 a night, way more than what it was worth! After thinking about her former residency she decided to go to her night stand like she did everyday around this time and took the letter out and read it to herself.

May 14th ,2005

Dear Ashley,

If your getting this I hate to inform you that I've passed away. I had just been informed that you are in fact my granddaughter, I really wanted to meet you but your mom, my daughter said it was a bad idea. I had also just been informed by my doctor that I have lung cancer and they said I will pass away soon. I will write you and your brother in my will and you will be happy that I decided to give you all my earnings from the past 50 years and I have decided to give your brother the company and the store. I think you are wondering also why is a 80 year old man writing a letter instead of paying someone to type it. Well that answer is simple, it's because I care about you and I wanted you to have something from me that isn't money and that you can hold that's just your's and is only for you. I love you and want to see you I hope you aren't mad at me. Hope you have a great life and a great future and remember, money doesn't buy you everything. I LOVE YOU!

Your Grandfather,

Lyode Swells

P.S. You are the most wonderful girl in the whole wide world!

This was the last letter he had written at all cause after he signed the will which was right after he had written Ashley the letter he had gone in a coma. After two months in a coma he passed away and was mourned by all. After she was done reading the letter she decided to put it back in the night stand like she did everyday after reading the letter.

Ashley was in her black Mercedes and on her way to Mars Investigations to tell all the information she knew about the disappearance of her brother, Mark Swell.

Ashley entered the door and took the seat outside of Veronica's desk. She was just about to go out because she felt like this was a bad idea but heard how good Veronica Mars all over school and go to the police but then in walked Veronica Mars.

"Are you going anywhere, cause I still have to ask you some questions." Veronica said in a very serious tone.

" No, I wasn't going anywhere. I was just walking around till you got here" She said in a nervous tone not wanting to get caught in her own actions.

"Okay then if you will follow me i will lead you to Keith Mars and he'll ask you some questions of what happened and what you know. Ok."Veronica said in a serious business voice.

"Oh, what fun!"Ashley said to herself softly so only she could hear it.

"Hello Miss Swells, my daughter here had just informed me on your case and I'm so sorry to hear that your brother is missing. Veronica can you give us some privacy so me and Miss Swells can talk about the case."Keith said in a business voice like he usually used when doing business.

"But dad this is my case and i" Before she could finish Ashley interrupted her and said

" Mr. Mars i would really like it if Veronica was in hear and i would also like it if you called me Ashley." Ashley said in a serious tone so she could be taken seriously.

"Okay Ashley this is your case and it's your decision so, Veronica and Ashley take your seats so we can start." Keith said

They sat down in the two seats facing Keith's desk. Then Keith took out his notebook so he could write down the Q&A.

"Okay, what's your brother's full name and when was he born." Keith asked

"His name is Mark Houston Swell but his last name used to be Steele and he changed it and then i did right after too. He was born in Los Angeles on December 8th 1981." she said answering the question but trying not to cry at the mention of her brother.

"I'm sorry if talking about your brother is hard for you. If you want to we can talk later or we can go on." Keith said wanting to go on but it was Ashley's decision if she wanted to or not.

"Well, i might cry but i would like to go on." Ashley said knowing that she would cry but wanted to get this over with and see her brother.

"Okay let's go on then. Would you please tell me what happened the day you went to the store." Keith said wanting not to make the teen cry.

"I was staying at his place which is a few blocks away from the store and i decided to go there at 7p.m. because i had left my book there. Well i was walking there with his daughter, my niece, Taylor and when we got there I it was opened which is weird because he closes at 5pm, I looked inside nothing was stolen and it didn't look like anyone broke in, I need you to find my brother." She said crying at the last part.

"Why would someone steal a guy and not any of the jewelry. Either they're the most dumbest criminals or the most smartest." Veronica said still surprised that no one stole any of the jewelry.

" Well i don't care if they are the dumbest or the smartest all i want is my brother back!" Ashley said crying and storming out of the office.

Veronica then said, "You start working on the case I'll go get Ashley and talk to her." Veronica said talking fast so she would have more than enough time to catch up with Ashley.