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AN: I appreciate the feedback. I hope you guys can be patient with this I'll be trying to make the characters from VM familiar to those who do not watch the show (I hope this will peak the interest of those who don't watch Veronica Mars. It's one of the best shows ever in my humble opinion. Especially since Gilmore Girls will be followed by Veronica Mars come fall, in the new CW Network. Anyway, end of shameless plugging of VM and on with the story). For those wonderingwhether this will be a Literati, the answer is I don't know yet. But I know forcertain that this won't be a Rogan. I liked the pairing just because I knew it would end the Dean disaster, but it has served it's purpose and it is time to move on from thatrelationship.Huntzberger's too wishy washy for my taste so there, rest assured thatthis won't end with Rory and that guy, (there is only oneLogan for me and he is Logan Echolls). I'm introducingmy own character in this chapter, just soreaders won't get confused.Her presence will explain a lot of the how and the why that pertains to Jess.Okay, now this time I mean it, on with the story.

By some miracle all three of them were packed and ready when black limousine arrived at the driveway. The women gave shot Luke questioning looks, who merely shrugged and headed for the car. The driver took their bags as they entered the vehicle. The rest of the ride was in awkward silence, as if all three individuals were trying to come to terms with the news that they were bombarded with.

They arrived at JFK in record time. They were ushered through security, which took no more than five minutes. Then a flight attendant took them to an elevator. They had to ride in a golf cart towards the plane that they were boarding. They were assured that their luggage were already on the plane.

Lorelai and Rory were the first to enter the aircraft. What they saw caused Lorelai to whistle. The interior of the plane was tastefully designed; it was as if they stepped into a house. There were two sofas on the opposite sides of the plane complete with end tables and lamps. Down further were three rows of the passenger seats, just like the typical first class airline, one of which was occupied by a stranger who was dozing quietly.

The flight attendant mentioned that there were bathrooms down the aisle if they need to use it and a bedroom if anyone wishes for more privacy.

Both women seemed to be in awe of their mode of transportation whereas when Luke entered the plane he automatically sat down on one of the sofas and grabbed the magazine lying on the end table.

"Hey Luke." Lorelai whispered to her husband as she sat next to him.

"What Lorelai?" was her only answer as Luke continued to flip through the magazine.

"Did you know this was going to be the plane before we got here?" she finally asked for both her and Rory's benefit.

"Well yes, if you hadn't rejected the impulsive times that Jess asked us over you wouldn't be surprised of this plane."

"Are you telling me that the times that we went there on our own accord, seated in coach might I add, could have been prevented if only I said yes when Jess insisted on us being there?" Lorelai ranted.

Luke shushed her and nodded at the direction of the other passenger. He shrugged and muttered "It's complicated". The flight would have been filled with a question and answer portion if it hadn't been for a widescreen television unfolding from the ceiling of the plane. The flight attendant asked them if they had any preference for a movie. Lorelai was handed a small book of their available movies. While she and Luke perused their choices Rory moved to the other sofa and stared out the window.

During the flight they were served pastries for the first hour and an elaborate meal for lunch. The serving of alcohol was continuous and was appreciated by only two of the four passengers as the stranger was still fast asleep and Rory was pretty much out of it.

As the plane touched down in Neptune, California, Lorelai Gilmore can't help but exclaim; "That is the way to fly."

Another limousine was waiting for them as they exited the plane. Back in the car it was once again the three of them. Lorelai kept making up stories about their mysterious passenger. Luke was smiling at his wife's antics and Rory was back to staring out the window.

It was not long before they entered a gated house and came to a halt. It seemed that they were not the first to arrive. They waited ten minutes before stopping at the actual house. The driver opened the door for them.

Luke, Lorelai and Rory found themselves standing before a Gilmore-like house only it was twice its size. The doors were open and just a few feet away was one Jess Mariano standing beside a petite blonde woman facing another couple, another petite woman who happened to be brunette and a tall blond man who had his arms around the brunette.

When Jess looked up his face lit up when he saw the three. He stepped away from the present company he was in and walked towards them.

"Luke! I'm so glad you could come. Lorelai, Rory. It's so good of you to come." Jess stated as he shook Luke's hand which turned into a hug. The two women were silent as they watched the exchange. Lorelai never really got used to the more talkative Jess and Rory was not used to the cultured tone of his voice. While Jess was asking after their flight he was maneuvering them towards the other three people he was with before.

He stepped away from them and stood next to the blonde girl. They all exchanged smiles and remained quiet.

"Oh, where are my manners. Introductions are in order. Guys, this is Luke," the blonde girl nudge him as he said this, "Uncle Luke," he amended as he flashed the blonde a teasing smile. "And this is his wife Lorelai and her daughter Rory." He gestured to each of them. "Uncle Luke, you've met Veronica Mars, and this is Cindy and Richard Casablancas. You five are the first to arrive." Jess continued. Handshakes and nods went around their group.

"Would you like some refreshments?" Veronica asked all of them once the introductions were done.

Just before anyone could answer a yellow Xterra came to a screeching halt, the passenger door was opened with such force it threatened to bounce back and hit the man who opened it.

"I swear if you ever drive like that again I will have a talk with the Sheriff about suspending that license of yours," said the passenger, a middle-aged bald man to the driver, a man who looked to be Veronica's age.

"Oh, come on dude. It's been awhile since I've handled my baby like that." The driver responded as he got out of the vehicle, he tossed his keys to the waiting man and walked next to his angry passenger.

"I told you, it's always Mr. Mars to you." He retorted then he saw the group of people staring at them. He flushed and murmured something under his breath. The younger man laughed at what he said and both proceeded towards the group.

"Daddy!" Veronica exclaimed as she proceeded to hug the man. "This is my father Keith Mars, and this is Logan Echolls. Dad, you remember Luke Danes, this is his wife Lorelai and her daughter Rory Gilmore." Another round of handshakes went around.

"So about those refreshments, I'll ask the maid to bring us something." Veronica finally uttered and went to what may be the direction of the kitchen. While Jess, shepherded everyone to the living room.

"I thought you were staying at the Grand?" Richard asked Logan as everyone was trying to find a seat they'd be comfortable with.

"I figured I might as well crash here since Keith has been praising the new house that Jess had, ad nauseam. You don't mind do you Jess? Besides I won't go to the Grand even if you paid me." Logan directed his gaze at Jess waiting for his answer.

"No not at all." Jess replied.

Before they could go further into the conversation Veronica strolled in walking arm in arm with an African American man, who she introduced as Wallace Fennel.

"I thought we were the first to get here, Veronica." Cindy spoke up for the first time.

"Who, Wallace, he practically lives here." Veronica replied.

"We're actually thinking of charging him rent." Jess stated as he walked towards Veronica and put his arm around her shoulders.

"Now, now Jess, you don't charge family." Keith Mars countered as he too walked over to Veronica and removed Jess' arm and replaced it with his own. Jess merely smiled and shook his head and walked over where Luke, Lorelai and Rory were seated.

"Now you see why I need you guys here." He whispered to them.

"Don't be a spoilsport Jessie boy; those Mars do that to anyone anyway." Logan punched Jess playfully.

"Besides I was only answering the call of best friend duty here. After all I am not the one who is getting married. V, here practically begged me to make this trip in the first place. As the best man-" Wallace was cut of by a giggling.

Everyone looked at the direction of the giggling. It was by the door of the living room, a black haired girl, with eyes shining with laughter. Jess stood up abruptly and proceeded to hug the girl.

"Addy! I thought you weren't coming until tomorrow." He muffled into her hair.
"Well after you threatened me with such a gruesome death, plus the use of the best friend card, which you can't use for a year by the way, I knew I had no choice but to be here." The girl replied.

Jess laughed quietly and steered them towards the group. "I would like for all of you to meet the best man, Adriana Townsend."

"Oh that explains the giggling." Lorelai piped in.

"Yeah, it kinda does. Wallace here is the patron of honor and yours truly is the best woman, second only after the bride." Addy amended, shooting a look at Veronica.

"Fine! Patron of honor! Seriously girl, you ruined my first impression for these good folks here." Wallace retorted.

Veronica giggled at the exchange and Jess walked over to her side. A maid entered the room and started distributing the refreshments that Veronica mentioned. Bit by bit the people in the group formed smaller groups and started talking. Luke, Lorelai and Rory made the appearance of talking but they were trying to take everything in. Jess moved into their cluster.

"So you guys tired? The rooms are ready. So if you guys want to freshen up you can. It's only five; dinner would be at seven so you have two hours to rest and relax." Were the first words out of his mouth when he reached them.

Luke nodded and so did Lorelai. Rory smiled at him and nodded as well. Apparently the rest of the guests were thinking of the same thing. So everyone stood up and followed Jess and Veronica up the wide staircase, with the exception of Addy and Wallace.

When they've all reached the top of stairs Jess kissed Veronica on the cheek and murmured "Divide and conquer." Veronica nodded.

"Luke, Lorelai, Rory and Logan can come with me, Keith, Mac and Dick, Veronica will go with you."

"You two better not sleep in the same room young man." Keith interjected, wagging his finger at him.

"Come on Dad, Jess knows you like to clean the rifle when he is around. No way no how will he even think of making you clean your machine gun." Veronica replied as she slipped her arm into Keith's and steered him to the right of the staircase.

No one seemed surprised at the comment except for Lorelai and Rory, who both stared dumbly at the retreating forms of Keith, Veronica, Mac and Dick. Logan chuckled quietly, Jess looked amused.

"Guns? Why would he have guns?" was the first thing out of Lorelai's mouth.

"Keith Mars is the former sheriff of good ole Neptune. Nowadays he is in the PI business, which entitles him to a gun or two." Logan responded. "Don't worry about Jess; he's not the first to be threatened with the same old line. I believe mine was actually used as the mounting place of a pair of binoculars." He gleefully added.

"Shut up Echolls. Be glad you won't have to face those empty threats anymore." Jess smilingly contributed.

"Touché Mariano. Now about that room, otherwise I might shortchange you with the tip."

"Psychotic jackass."

"Broody Mc Jackass"
"It's good to have you back man." Jess clapped Logan in the back.

"Good to be back." Logan replied.

"What just happened?" Lorelai was astounded.

"Don't worry about it. I've been told that they do that all the time." Luke replied

"So you and Veronica used to date?" Lorelai asked out of nowhere.

"Yeah, long time ago," was the answer.

"And I'm assuming that you, Jess are marrying Veronica Mars. I'm just saying. You didn't even bother to introduce her as your fiancée." Luke shot an annoyed look at Lorelai as she was saying this, she responded with her patented what-look.

"Veronica and I are not really into labels. And yes she is the woman I am marrying." Jess replied with a tight smile.

"Since when have you and Veronica been not into that label thing?" Logan asked with a shit-eating grin. "It's has been my boyfriend this, my boyfriend that, then last year it has been my fiancé this, my fiancé that. Not once has Veronica talked to me using Jess to refer to you."

"And we're here." Jess opened the door to the first room, effectively cutting Logan off.

The opened door revealed a huge room with a four poster king sized bed. The room was tastefully decorated. There was a small table at the corner and another door, probably leading to a bathroom. Across from the bed was a big cabinet, which Jess opened to show the entertainment system. Beside the bed was a sofa, full of throw pillows. There was a walk-in closet next to the bed; Luke and Lorelai's luggage were thoughtfully placed near the door. The bay windows showed the view of Neptune and the door beside the window led to a balcony which had two lounge chairs.

"This room is the Luke and Lorelai room."

"What! You have a room named after us." Lorelai gave Jess a narrowed look.

"This room is reserved for the lovely couple Luke and Lorelai Danes, for present and future use." Luke picked up a card from the end table beside the bed.

"Veronica had too much time in her hands since school let out." Jess shrugged as if that was answer enough.

"So does this mean that no one else will use this room except for me and Luke?" Lorelai jokingly asked.

"Huh. I guess so. But you won't exactly be in the position to know that anyone was here when you're half-way across the country."

"Now you've done it Jess. She'll be calling everyday from now on to check if anyone is using this room." Rory interjected.

"Hey! I wasn't even thinking about that, but since you brought it up that's the greatest plan ever!" Lorelai piped in, Luke mumbled an apology and Jess started for the door, Logan followed and soon Rory did too, meanwhile Lorelai was left babbling to Luke her plan for maintaining their minutes by calling Jess after nine so it'll be part of the unlimited nights and weekends of the cell phone provider.

Once outside Jess led Rory and Logan down the hall. Two doors down, he opened another room. The room had a very different air from the Luke and Lorelai room. The walls were painted pale pink. A flower arrangement was on top of the end table, beside a queen sized bed. There was a shelf full of books where the table was in Luke and Lorelai's room, a comfortable looking couch beside it. Just like the other room there was also a walk-in closet and an access to the balcony.

"This room actually shares the bathroom with the one next door. But since no one is using that room it's all yours." Jess finally breaking the silence.

"What's this room called?" Rory asked him shyly.

"It's the Pink room." Jess answered curtly.

Logan was looking out the window and Jess looked at the same spot he was looking at. Rory was thoroughly confused by the reaction of both men. She remained silent.

"Sorry. It's just that Veronica was the one who made the interior decorating decisions, and the rooms have a part of who she is." Jess mumbled quietly as he stared out the window.

Logan smiled a ghost of a smile directed at Rory, as though he knew exactly what Jess was talking about.

"We'll leave you alone to rest. Dinner is at seven. And if you are feeling restless there is a library downstairs." Jess finally snapped out of his reverie. He and Logan stepped out of the room and closed the door behind them. Rory leaned on the door when she thought she heard voices. They were kind of muffled but she could make out some of the words.

"So… the pink room huh?"

"Yeah, she loves that room, reminds her of yesteryears."

"Innocence, marshmallows and promises, the pink Veronica."

"There's even a Lilly room."

"What does it look like?"

"You'll see, she told me to show you."

"I'm not staying there am I?"

"No. Veronica can be mean, but she's not that mean. Besides, you'll be sharing the room with the Deputy."

"Dude! You like, have a mansion here, but you're sticking me with Weevil? Man, I'll take the Grand any day."

"Oh come on, it's not that bad. I hear he doesn't snore. Much."

"How do you know?"

"Veronica told me. And no she doesn't know this firsthand. Carmen told her during the typical conversations women have about their significant others."

"Do you ever wonder what she says about you?"

"No!"

"You do, don't you?"

The voices faded away and Rory was confused even more, it was obvious there was more to Veronica and the rest of her circle than meets the eye. The ringing of her phone snapped her from her thoughts.

"Hey Logan."

AN: Hope you enjoy the story.