AN: Last chapter. Thanks for all the reviews guys. It's been a rollercoaster of a ride. Enjoy the uber fluffy ending. It seemed the only proper way to end this. To me, anyway. Italics represent Veronica's dream.

Disclaimer: Veronica Mars is Rob Thomas' pride and joy, not mine.

Chapter 9

The End

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"Lamb's here." Duncan said. Keith rushed over to the camera and removes the tape. He places it back in the box. Duncan held the door open as his father and Keith rush past him. He closed the door and followed them down the corridor.

"Did he come into the house?" Keith asked once Duncan joined his side.

"No, I told him to wait outside until we came to him. He seemed pissed about being told what to do, but screw him."

"We'll be able to have him arrested for statutory rape tonight. It's common knowledge that Aaron had affairs, and that his image means everything. Having those tapes broadcast on every TV screen in the country would have ruined him."

"He murdered my daughter; I think that will hurt him worse." Jake grunted out as the trio made their way through the crowd.

Celeste, seeing her son, Keith Mars and her husband rushing in the same direction instantly threw her. She apologised to the governor, placed her champagne float onto a passing waitress' tray and followed her husband's footsteps. Once outside, she found what must've been the entire police force for the state lead by Don Lamb parked in her drive way. Mouth hanging open, she rushed towards Jake.

"Mom, you'll catch flies." Duncan said, a smile quickly appearing and disappearing from his face in the space of 3 seconds.

"Jake, what the hell are they doing?" She whispered, finger pointed in the direction the police are situated.

"They are here to arrest Aaron Echolls for the statutory rape of Lilly." He said, walking towards the smarmy sheriff.

"What?" She gasped, her mouth again hanging open.

"Mr. Mars found tapes in Lilly's room of them…together in Echolls pool house."

"Did he now? And how did he get this proof?"

"You took the words right out of my mouth, thank you Mrs. Kane. So, Keith, how did you get this evidence?"

"I kindly asked Duncan if I could search Lilly's room. What the hell do you care anyway? We found out who killed her, go in there and arrest him." Keith said, poking Lamb hard on the chest.

"We'll get right on that." Lamb smirked, but pointed at deputy Sacks and Leo and another, then bowed his head at the others and walked towards the door.

"Hold them back." Lamb shouted over his shoulder to the other deputies as he pulled open the front door to the Kane family mansion.

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"Logan. That was my dad. I have news." Veronica said as she entered her bedroom. Logan was lying on the bed, phone in hand. Upon hearing Veronica, he flipped it shut and put it in his pocket.

"Your dad found my letter, didn't he?" Logan said. Veronica nodded. Logan jumped to his feet and ran over to her. He kissed her hard. When he pulled back, he saw her eyes water and a single tear stream down her face.

"Hey, shush, it's ok." He said, pulling her into a tight hug. He made shushing noises into her hair until she stopped crying. Ignoring his tear soaked T shirt, he walked her over to the bed, sat down and pulled her onto his lap.

"Is there something else? Something else your dad found in Lilly's air vents?" He asked, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear.

"Yeah. Logan, my dad found tapes in her vents. On one of them, Lilly was having sex…with your father. I think that's why she died. Lilly found the camera's in the pool house just like we did the other night, took the tapes and drove home. There's a ticket that shows she was speeding in the direction of her house at 6pm. She must've hid them in her vent then gone outside to catch some rays. Here it becomes my theory. Your father came into the pool house only to find the cabinet open, both Lilly and the tapes gone. He rushes over to the Kane's, finds Lilly and demands the tapes back. When Lilly refuses, he picks up the closest thing to him, the ashtray and…we were both there when he beat the hell out of Trina's loser of a boyfriend."

"He beats me too." Logan whispered, now only realising his cheeks are wet with his tears. "Ever since I was twelve. I spilt a milkshake in the Rolls Royce when we first to Neptune. Once we got home, he told me to pick out a belt. I didn't know why, but I did it. I came back out to the living room. My mom had gone, I don't know where. I handed him the belt and he told me to take of my shirt….then he started." Logan began sobbing uncontrollably. Veronica pulled him to her chest, holding him close. Her tear began to fall again, but she didn't care. Logan fell backwards onto the bed, but still holding onto Veronica, pulled her down with him. Logan bowed his head and cried into her shoulder. Veronica tenderly whispered into his ear. "You're safe now. He can never hurt you again. I'm sorry."

"Why? Why would she sleep with him?" Logan sobbed into her shoulder. "She knew what a bastard he is, what he does to me. I know Lilly could be a bitch. But to sleep with him?"

"Logan, Lilly loved attention. Aaron probably gave her exactly what she wanted. Plus, he's Aaron Echolls, star of 'Breaking Point'. She would've been with anyone who would annoy the hell out of Celeste. Aaron must've been perfect for that. Aaron, he loves sex. My dad had him mark out a list of the people he slept with at the Halloween party last year, there was 3 different woman…plus that carver…who later went on to stab him. The clues were all there, but these tapes only made it obvious." Logan pushed Veronica up and looked directly into her eyes.

"He never," He started. He choked back a sob and continued. "He never tried to come on to you, did he?"

"No. Never." Logan smiled.

"Good." Logan pulled Veronica back down on top of him. He breathed her scent in deeply and closed his eyes in content.

"Good thing your dad went instead of us, huh?"

"Totally." Veronica said into his chest. Logan failed stifling a yawn. "Tired?" Logan nodded. "Me too."

"I think it would be best if we just slept the next few days away." Veronica laughed, moving up his body so that she was face to face with him.

"And I think you should stay here, because being chased by the media is never fun."

"Veronica, I'm the son of two Hollywood stars, I think I know about the papz."

"Oh. I forgot."

"Let's just go to sleep."

"I concur."

Logan kissed the top of her head before closing his eyes and letting sleep take him over.

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"Mr. Mars, is it true that your daughter, Veronica, is dating the accused's son?"

"Mr. Mars, what evidence led you to search the air vents of the dead girl?"

"Sheriff, why was Abel Koontz arrested and awaiting the death sentence? Why did he confess?"

"Mr. Kane! Mr. Kane, how do you feel about the recent revelations? Betrayed? Angry? Vengeful?"

These questions have been shouted to men standing around the press statement are of Balboa Sheriff's office for the past twenty minutes. Sherriff Lamb had planned for it to be a quick hit, but the quick fire questions had not eased in that time.

"Quiet, please. Quiet!" He roared. The reporters behind the deputy blockade stopped talking and held out dictaphones. Photographers began taking quick photos. "Last night, under information received from his daughter, Keith Mars entered the Kane home in search of a letter to prove the innocence of one Logan Echolls. He found the letter, along with three video tapes. During his search, Duncan Kane found him in Lilly's room. The pair watched the tapes and called us in. At 11:30pm last night, approximately, Aaron Echolls was arrested for murder in the first degree and statutory rape. His bail hearing takes place this afternoon. Any further questions may be directed to the press office, or the lawyers of Mr. Mars and Mr. Kane. Good day."

Lamb stepped away from the microphone and headed inside the police office, Keith and Jake closely behind him.

"Thank you for not informing them of my arrest." Jake said as he entered Lamb's office.

"It was my pleasure. That should be cleared up quickly."

"Is my statement enough for now? I just really want to go home and check on Veronica."

"For now, yes."

"I'll be heading home too. Suddenly, my son needs explanation of certain events."

Keith and Jake exit the office together.

"I'll have the lawyers call this evening to inform Veronica of her new status."

"That may not be the best way about it. Given the chance, I think Veronica won't take your money." The pair walked towards the rear exit.

"Does Duncan know about you and Lianne?"

"Celeste told him. That's the reason he broke up with Veronica. Keith, I don't know what to say. I had you fired because you wanted to discover the truth. If I hadn't meddled, Aaron would be the one on death row, not Abel Koontz."

"Jake, stop. I understand why you did what you did. You wanted to protect your son. It's understandable."

"But by protecting my son, I let my daughter's murderer walk free for a year."

"It was a choice. We all make them, good or bad."

"Thanks Keith. I'm truly sorry." Jake offered his hand, a hopeful smile on his face.

Keith took his hand and returned the smile.

"Tell Veronica I'm sorry." Jake added.

"Call her. Explain to her." Jake released Keith's hand and turned to leave. He stopped mid turn and looked at Keith.

"Shred the disclaimer." He said, turning and leaving.

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Veronica and Lilly drifted slowly down the pool on lilo's on the Kane grounds. They are surrounded by floating lilies. Both girls are wearing pink bikini's.

"Isn't it better like this?" Veronica asked, moving her head in Lilly's direction.

"So much better."

"This is how it's supposed to be."

"Totally."

"This is how it's gonna be from now on, right Lil?"

"You know how are things are gonna be now, don't you?You have to know."

"Just like this. Just like this." Veronica said, her voice filled with hope.

"Don't forget about me, Veronica." Veronica sat up on her lilo and looked around the pool. She saw that she is all alone.

"I could never." She said sadly, a single tear running down her cheek. Her face feels a lot wetter than from just one tear.

"Backup, get off." Veronica muttered tiredly. She sat up on the bed and glanced at the clock. 10:45am. She rubbed the sleep from her eyes. The sound of something sizzling and the smell of fried bacon drew her attention to the doorway. She looked behind herself and saw that she was alone on the bed. She stood up, stretched and walked into the living room/kitchen.

"Morning sunshine." Logan said, flipping a pancake. On the counter were two plates, both covered with bacon and sausages and eggs. Two empty coffee cups sit beside them. "Be a dear and make the coffee, sugarpuss."

"Sure, snookums." She said.

"Thanks for not closing the door and letting Backup lick my face." She said, plugging the coffee maker in and switching it on.

"Oh, and here I was gonna give you a morning kiss. I think I'll pass."

"Since when do you cook?" Veronica asked as she took out the sugar from the cabinet.

"Since forever. Mom made me have lessons."

"Good to know. Did my dad come home yet?"

"No. But he was at the Sheriff's office press statement this morning at ten. He looked tired, but well."

"So he should be heading home soon?"

"Should be."

"I'm gonna go hop in the shower, then walk Backup."

"Don't worry about the second one, I did it this morning when I woke up."

"Anything to tell me about the first one?"

"There may not be any hot water left."

"Perfect." She said sarcastically. She headed into the bathroom and closed the door. The front door to the apartment as she turned on the shower.

"Good morning Logan." Keith said, taking a seat at the counter.

"Good morning Mr. Mars."

"Please, son, Keith, call me Keith. After last night, I think you'll be spending a large amount of your time here. Did you cook all this?" Keith asked as Logan placed the pancakes on both plates.

"Yeah, it's my special skill. Sleuthing is Veronica's. Cooking is mine. Although, Veronica bakes a mean snickerdoodle."

"My daughter is the best at the baking. Is there anything going spare?" Keith asked, glancing around the counter.

"There is an extra plate under the grill." Logan said as he took out a third coffee mug and began pouring the hot liquid. "I saw you on TV, the press statement. I had a feeling you would be home soon." Logan held out a cup to Keith. He picked up his plate and moved to the couch, placing his plate on the coffee table. Keith took a sip from his coffee and placed the mug down onto the counter and went to the grill, taking out the extra breakfast food.

"You are gift from heaven." Keith said as he sat at the counter facing Logan.

"Taste it and see if you still think that." Logan said. The bathroom door opened and Veronica exited, freshly showered and dressed in clean clothes. Keith cut some of the bacon off, along with a piece of sausage and a part of the pancake. He raised the fork to his mouth and ate it. He licked his lips and dropped the fork on the plate after he swallowed.

"Veronica, either you marry this kid, or I'm adopting!"

"It's that good, huh?"

"It's better than good."

"Better than mine?"

"No comment." Keith said before filling his mouth with more of the pancake.

"Maybe we should get married. It would make better sense for our child not to be born out of wedlock."

Keith choked on the food, grabbed his mug and took a large gulp. He cleared the food, but now his throat felt like it was on fire.

"She's kidding, Mr. Mars, kidding!"

"I am. Dad, relax."

"Maybe he shouldn't stay here honey."

"Now, I know you're kidding." Veronica went to the counter, got her breakfast and coffee, and then joined Logan on the couch. All three ate in silence. Once finished, Keith got up, put his plate in the sink.

"I'm going to sleep now. I've been up all night and I'm wrecked."

"Night dad."

"Night Keith." A few minutes after Keith closed his bedroom door, Veronica placed her plate on the coffee table, took Logan's and placed it beside hers.

"Hey, I was eating that." Logan protested.

"How about some sugar to make up for it then?" Veronica said, leaning over and kissing Logan on the corner of her mouth. Logan smiled slyly before lifting Veronica up and placing her on his lap.

"Ok then."

Veronica again leaned in, but this time connected her lips with his. Logan opened his mouth and dragged his tongue across the seam of Veronica's lips. Gaining access, Logan thrusted his tongue is side, tangling it with Veronica's. When his larynx began to close from lack of oxygen, Logan pulled back from her mouth but leaned his forehead against hers.

"I like sugar."

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AN: That's it. It's over. I hope you've enjoyed it as much as I have. Please review.