Disclaimer: I do not own Veronica Mars or any of the characters (unless you don't recognize them). Rob Thomas owns them. (Though if he ever wants to give me Logan I wouldn't complain)
Chapter 6
Mars apartment
"So, are you ready to go house hunting?"
"As ready as I will ever be Sugarpuss." Logan says with a smirk.
"Good, then let's go. I still have to go to work later today." She says as she opens the door. She stoops down as she sees a box on the doorstep.
"Oh goody, another present." Veronica says sarcastically as she turns back and sets the box on the kitchen counter.
"What do you mean by another present?"
"The other evening someone got in the apartment somehow and left some roses. It was actually really freaky because whoever it was also left black roses in Ari's crib."
"And the ones to you?" He asks getting a little upset.
"Mixture of red and white. There was a typed note with it that said, 'Someday'."
"And why am I just hearing of this?"
"Because I didn't want you upset like this. It is no big deal, I have the Weevil and his gang watching the apartment."
"Then how come Weev's didn't call to let you know this was here? I don't like this Veronica."
"Logan, please don't over react? Nobody is going to hurt Meg, Ari, or me. I will make sure of that." She says with a small smile as she opens the box. She pulls out a photo album.
"What the…" Logan says as he sees the book in her hands.
As Veronica opens it she sees a bunch of pictures that she had never seen before. Flipping though the pages she see that the pictures range from a few years back to just the other night when her and Logan had talked.
"Hi Veronica, Hi Logan" Meg says as she walks into the kitchen. "What are you guys looking at?" she says as she see the book in front of the couple.
"It is nothing Meg. Just some pictures that Logan wanted me to look at." Veronica says as she closes the book and gives Logan a pointed look not to say anything.
"Oh, okay. So what are you two up to today?" She asks, sensing that something else is going on.
"Not much, we are going to start house hunting for Logan. With everything he feels that it is best if she moves out of the penthouse."
"I can understand that. Does Duncan know that you two have gotten back together yet?"
"Not yet, we aren't sure how to tell him. When I went to return the key I had to the penthouse and he saw us together he kind of freaked and I don't want to have to deal with that again." Veronica replies.
"Yeah, I remember how he reacted the last time he found out that you two were back together at that surprise party that uh… Mr. Echolls threw for Logan."
"What do you mean Meg? I know we saw him leave when Logan gave his speech about anybody having a problem with us, but I have a feeling that you aren't talking about that."
"No, after that I went to find Duncan and he was taking a shovel to his SUV. It was like he completely lost it. I kept yelling at him to stop, but it was like he didn't even hear me."
Logan's X-Terra
"I never knew that happened. That is a little freaky." Veronica says looking out the window.
"Hey, let's forget about DK for now. We have things to do right now. And honestly, hearing about that makes me want to move out of there faster. Especially seeing as we both know he will find out about us sooner or later."
"I know. Can we go by the office? I want to take that photo album to dad and see what he thinks. This is really starting to kind of weird me out."
"No problem, I want to apologize to your dad any way for how I acted over the summer."
"How are we going to deal with school tomorrow Logan? Do we walk in together like nothing is out of the ordinary or what? I really don't want Duncan to go ballistic on us, but I don't want to hide either." She says, worried.
"I guess we need to talk to Duncan today then and warn him. Maybe we should do it in public? Then he can't get too out of hand, right?"
Mars Investigations
"Hi dad." Veronica says as she stands on tiptoe to kiss her father's cheek.
"Hello Mr. Mars." Logan says nervously from the doorway.
"Logan it is okay to come in. Dad has a mean growl, but doesn't bite too hard, right dad? And there was something you wanted to say to him…"
"Mr. Mars, I uh, wanted to apologize for how I acted when Veronica broke up with me. It was out of line. I was hurt and scared and just, lashed out. I know that that isn't an excuse and I still should have dealt with it differently. I really am sorry." Logan says as he hangs his head, ready for his girlfriend's father to start yelling at him.
Looking at his daughter for some clue on how to react to this Logan, Keith says, "It is okay Logan. Though if you ever even think of pulling a stunt like that ever again, they won't find your body. Got it?"
"Understood sir. I don't ever plan on behaving like that again. Honestly it scared me. I felt like I was becoming Aaron. I have started to go to counseling since then. They have helped me see that I am not Aaron, but I need to learn to control my anger and drinking better."
"That is good Logan. Now, what brings you two to the office today?"
"When we went to leave the apartment earlier, we found this on the front step." Veronica says as she pulls the thick book from her messenger bag and sets it on the desk. She opens it to the first page.
"Veronica, I am starting to get really worried about all of this. Maybe it isn't the best idea for you and Meg to live there." Keith says, as he looks though all the photos so neatly laid out on the pages.
"But dad, what else can we do? I mean with Meg and all. And I have Weevil and his boys watching us."
"But they can't watch you two all the time Veronica and it looks like someone is stalking you." Keith says, worried.
"I have an idea. Though I am not sure you would like it Mr. Mars. Since I am house haunting today, what if I tried to find somewhere that has an in-laws apartment and the girls could move in there. I would have the best security put in if it isn't already installed."
"You are right I am not really liking that thought Logan, but I don't see any other choice. And I know that Veronica is 18 now. So I guess that I have to leave the decision up to the girls." He says with a grim look on his face. "I just want them all safe."
"I think it might be a good idea, though we would have to pay you rent. We are being adults. But we have to talk to Meg about it too before we decide." Veronica says as she looks between the two men. "We will let you know what is going on Dad. Right now I think we should get a move on it."
"Okay. I will see you two later. Be careful Veronica and don't forget to keep me informed of what is going on."
"Okay dad. We will see you later." She says as she gives her father another kiss and a hug.
"Have a good one Mr. Mars. I will watch out for Meg and Veronica. I don't want anything to happen to them."
"Be safe kids. And Veronica, I want to talk to you later." Keith says as he gives her a pointed look.
