Disclaimer: Nothing belongs to me, it all belongs to the wonderful writers of UPN and Rob Thomas, I'm just taking it out of the closet for a walk.

Summary: AU Logan and Veronica find their love again thanks to Duncan.

Ship: LoVe (Logan/Veronica)

A/N: AmandaL originally wrote the first 3 chapters of this story. In a PM, I asked her if she was going to continue this story and when she replied she wasn't, I decided to take it under my wing.

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"We still have a lot of things to settle, in order for both of us to be good parents to Rianna," Logan said.

"Believe me I know how much we have to talk about," Veronica told him.

Before Logan could respond, Veronica's cell phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID and seeing it was her father, she answered it.

"Hey dad," she said, her voice a little too cheery.

"Hi honey, what's going on?" Keith Mars asked.

"Nothing. Why?" she answered.

"Well I got home at two this morning and you were nowhere to be found, but your car was here. I tried calling you but I got no answer," Keith said.

"Oh well I have big news to tell you so I'm on my way home," Veronica said.

"Uh oh this can't be good," Keith said. "Your news must be very big to have to tell me in person."

"I'll see you soon," Veronica replied.

She hung up her phone and saw Logan staring at her. "Your fathers home."

"Yep. We need to hurry and go," she said.

Logan looked at her nervously, "Veronica I don't think my going with you is a good idea. The last time your father saw me, I was breaking the furniture."

"Logan, it'll be fine," Veronica assured him.

"Fine, but if he shoots me, you can only blame yourself."

"Okay drama queen, go get dressed," Veronica said, as she rolled her eyes.

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Logan got up and went to change his clothes. After he finished dressing himself he woke Rianna from her nap. He put a pink Baby Phat infant sweat suit on her. He smiled at his outfit choice. Veronica hated all the pink things he had bought their daughter. He carried her into the living room with a diaper bag slung over his shoulder. Veronica pulled out her T-Mobile Sidekick and snapped a picture. Logan looked at Rianna, who was wide awake now and smiling. Logan turned his attention back to Veronica.

"Keep that up and she won't be able to tell the difference between you and the paparazzi."

"Hopefully she won't have to deal with them to much," Veronica said.

"One can only hope," Logan agreed. He took a deep breath and taking Veronica's hand they left the hotel. On the ride to Veronica's apartment Rianna went back to sleep in her car seat. When they got parked at Veronica's building, Veronica gave Logan's hand a reassuring squeeze. Logan carried Rianna as Veronica led the way to her apartment. She opened the door and saw her father sitting on the couch.

"Hi dad," Veronica said.

"Hi honey," Keith said. He was shocked to see who was standing with Veronica. "Veronica, why is Logan here?"

"He's part of what I wanted to tell you," she said.

"You two are dating again?" Keith asked.

"Not exactly," Veronica said. "Logan and I are parents."

Keith looked at Logan sharply, "You got my daughter pregnant?"

"No. No sir," Logan said.

"Dad we are the legal parents of Duncan and Meg's child," Veronica said, indicating to Rianna.

"Wait a minute, you an eighteen year old high school student, with only a part time waitress job are planning on raising this child?" Keith asked.

"Well not alone," Veronica said. "Duncan has a trust fund for Rianna, and Logan is going to help me raise her."

"So you two are planning to live together?" Keith asked, looking between the two.

"Actually Dad, Logan and I haven't talked about that. There's still a lot for Logan and I to discuss," Veronica said, shooting a meaningful look at Logan.

Keith's features softened as he realized, his daughter wasn't taking this lightly. He was not happy about this, but he would accept it, he had to if he wanted to hold on to his daughter.

"Veronica, I'm still very disturbed by this, but I trust your decision," Keith said. "Can I hold her?"

"Oh, sure no problem sir," Logan said.

Keith smiled, Logan was scared of him, and he could see the fear in his eyes. As he took Rianna from Logan's arms he leaned in so only he and Logan could hear and said, "Hurt either of these two and I won't kill you. I'll use my gun on a very important part of your anatomy."

Logan nodded," Yes sir."

"Glad we understand each other," Keith said.

Logan had stepped into the apartment and shut the door by this time. A knock on the door interrupted the almost perfect Kodak moment. Veronica went to answer it. "May I help you?" she asked the man at the door.

"I'm looking for Miss Veronica Mars," he said.

"That's me," Veronica replied.

The man handed her an envelope and she quickly tore it open.

"Oh my God," she cried.

"What is it, honey?" Keith asked, Logan rushed to her side.

Veronica didn't answer Keith; instead she turned and buried her face in Logan's chest. He took the paper from her hands and read it.

"Dammit," Logan said.

Keith looked at him," What is it?"

"The Kanes are suing for sole custody of Rianna," Logan said.

As sobs continued from Veronica, Logan wrapped his arms around her. "Shh it's gonna be okay baby. We have Duncan's letters and I'm going to get the best attorney money can buy. They aren't going to get her."

Keith stared at the sight in front of him, his daughter was falling apart, but as Logan spoke she calmed down some. He knew it wouldn't be long before they were dating again.

"Veronica maybe you should go lie down for a little while," Keith told his daughter.

She nodded and gave Rianna a kiss on the forehead before heading to her bedroom. Logan and Keith sat down on the couch.

"Mr. Mars, I know I told Veronica things would be okay, but the Kanes are very powerful," Logan said.

"I know how powerful the Kanes are, believe me I do, but I also know that this little girl belongs with you and my daughter. More than the Kanes anyway. The first thing you need to do is get a lawyer," Keith said.

"Yeah, about that do you know a good one?" Logan asked.