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AN: I have a longer AN at the end of the chapter. So on with the story...

Jess couldn't help the grim smile on his face as he took out a six pack from the fridge as per Veronica's orders. He can't help but want to be somewhere else. Hell he'd give anything to join the Gilmores, his uncle and his family for dinner if he could have avoided this night.

Okay maybe he was exaggerating a little bit. After all everyone from the group has been acting relatively polite; the conversations may be a bit strained but at least there were conversations.

Veronica seemed to be enjoying herself well enough. But her smile turned into a frown when Wallace said he had to pick up his girlfriend at the airport. She flat out refused to loan him the LeBaron and Addy had to offer her Honda Hybrid just so he can go on his way. This resulted in a not so pleased look on Veronica's face.

Addy on the other hand was just a regular social butterfly. She talked to everyone; even Eli can't resist the charms of the dark-haired girl, she managed to charm him into dancing with her. Despite their earlier encounter, Addy and Hunter had their upbringing to fall back on; the two politely made small talk as little as possible.

Rory was treating Hunter like an acquaintance, barely acknowledging his presence. If Jess hadn't learned a lot over the years of talking to people in his line of work he would have allowed Hunter to feel isolated. But he did learn and he was glad that the rest of the group followed his lead of including Hunter.

Hunter was, to be fair, trying hard. He apologized to Rory in front of everyone but Rory stubbornly refused to budge. Jess had to talk Rory into acting civil to her boyfriend. And she only did when he bribed her with a sneak preview of his new book.

Mac and Dick, for the two ceased to be thought of as individuals but rather as one. Their presence made Jess' job, of keeping everything neat and tidy, easier. The two bantered like they were teenagers with bottled-up sexual tension, effectively amusing everyone with their antics. Dick insisted that Mac feed him, that it would be sweet, Mac asked if he was incompetent and he retorted that he showed her how competent he was just that afternoon, causing Mac to blush deeply and upend the bowlful of salad onto Dick's lap.

Carmen, boy was Jess glad she was there. She kept Eli in check. Jess could tell that there might be another wedding soon, if the way the deputy is looking at his girlfriend is any indication. He knew he had the same look as he thought of ways to propose to Veronica the year before.

Logan was not acting like himself. When they fired up the grill earlier that evening Logan was all about Addy. He kept to her side as though he was worried that she would disappear. Jess can't blame him though; his best friend had talent for running away, one of the many things she had in common with Veronica.

Just as he was about to tell Logan that he and Addy were supposed to be having a non-relationship relationship Addy got to him first. Logan frowned for a few minutes and then nodded in her direction. So the rest of Logan's night was spent on flirting with all the ladies save for Addy and Rory. Carmen was flattered but took it for what it was, time spent for the sake of spending time. Mac was not fazed by Logan's act, and treated him with sardonic superiority. Veronica recognized Logan's action for what it was; a distraction from the other girl. She smiled at him indulgently and flirted right back, thus the grim smile that Jess has been sporting for most of the night.

Rory was fortunately spared from any of Logan's advances. It was probably more because she was new rather than the hostile glances that Hunter was shooting Logan whenever he came near Rory. But Logan treated her with such friendly candor that she could not honestly be hurt that he wasn't flirting with her.

Jess went back outside carrying the alcohol with him; Dick took it from him and placed it inside the cooler. He joined Veronica at the table and she flashed him a worried smile.

"Turn that frown upside down Mariano." She commented teasingly.

"Only if you turn off that charm of your Mars." Jess rolled his eyes as he retorted.

Veronica smiled at him and her eyes sparkled at the knowledge that he was jealous.

"You're jealous." She teased him.

"Whatever." Jess shrugged easily.

"You are. That's so sweet." She slid closer to him and placed a kiss on his cheek.

"Sweet? I'm not jealous. I just don't find it amusing to see my bride and my groomsman flirting endlessly." He muttered darkly.

"Yes you are. And I'm so sorry for flirting with another man. But it was more like old habits dying hard than actual flirting. Besides, I reserve all my flirting skills on you." She grabbed his arm and put it around her shoulders.

Jess just rolled his eyes at her but kept his arm around her shoulder, squeezing it gently to reassure her that he was not upset with her at all.

"Look at them. They are trying so hard to appear like non-couple but you could see something there." Veronica nodded in Addy and Logan's direction, who were with different groups. Addy was sitting with Mac while Logan was sitting with Eli and Carmen.

Jess was quiet as he watched Addy get up and walk towards Hunter. He desperately wanted to go with her, but he knew she had to do this by herself.

"She's talking to Hunter now? She tried all night to avoid any conversation with him unless it was absolutely necessary. Do they know each other?" Veronica shot Jess a questioning look.

Jess sighed deeply and focused on her, "Yes they know each other."

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"Mr. Huntzberger." Adriana nodded at Hunter.

"Ms. Townsend." He greeted back.

"I'm assuming that you already received a call for that meeting that you wanted."

"Yes I did."

"Good. Will you be able to make it?"

"I think that can be arranged."

"Good. I'll see you then." She nodded again and was about to walk away.

"Adriana…"

She looked back and shot him an expectant look.

"I'm sorry; I forgot what I was going to say." Hunter frowned at his actions. Addy just nodded coolly and went on her way.

Rory saw the encounter and could not help the curiosity that burst through her.

"What was that all about?" she sat next to Hunter.

"We just arranged a business meeting." Hunter was still staring at Addy.

"You have business with her?" Rory's brows furrowed.

"No, more like competition. And her company has been beating us for a while now." Hunter finally looked at Rory.

"Don't you mean Jess is? Jess had been handling the publishing side of the Townsend estate."

"How do you know that?"

"Because Addy hates that side of the business, she's only taking over while Jess got married."

"She hates it?"

"Yeah, apparently she wanted nothing to do with the publishing side of her grandfather's estate. She handed it to Jess with no qualms at all. I guess that's friendship for you." Rory shrugged.

Hunter looked thoughtful as Rory finished her narrative. Then he took her hand in his and apologized again.

"It's okay. I'm sorry if I lost my temper. I was just having fun; I didn't mean to exclude you from what I was doing." Rory smiled weakly at him.

"I know. I just wanted to spend some time with you. And who wouldn't be jealous of that guy?" Hunter nodded in Logan's direction.

"You're jealous of Logan?" a look of comic disbelief flashed across Rory's features.

"Well…"

"He is totally into Addy. So don't worry about him making moves on me." Rory remarked.

"Are they dating?" a curious look appeared on Hunter's face, he saw the two making out earlier but once the grill was fired up they acted like they barely knew each other.

"Somewhat. Apparently they are not a couple officially. Unofficially they are definitely traveling in the realms of couple hood."

"And you know this how?"

"Hey don't knock my talent as a journalist. The first day I got here Logan told me all about his relationship with Addy." Rory nudged him playfully.

"He told you everything?" Hunter cast a skeptical look at his girlfriend.

"Probably not everything. But he said enough to let me know that he's totally head over heels for Addy."

"She seems nice." Hunter commented offhandedly.

"She is nice." Rory agreed wholeheartedly.

"You've spent a lot of time with her?"

"No not really. Most of the time she's gone, I guess taking over for Jess takes a lot of her time. But when she's here she's a riot. The way she and Jess banter, it's like they're brother and sister. And she reads a lot too, that's why I get along with her I guess. And these guys, they absolutely adore her, they treat her like their kid sister, except for Logan who treats her completely non-sibling like." Rory thought of the midnight rendezvous she kept hearing about.

"It's strange to see you completely taken with those guys." Hunter nodded towards the group.

Dick cranked up the volume of the boom box. All of them have paired off, Jess and Veronica, Mac and Dick, Eli and Carmen and finally Addy and Logan, although the two made a show of cringing as they attempted to dance, effectively making everyone else laugh.

"I know. When I first got here I felt like mom, Luke and I were completely outnumbered. But they treated us like they knew us forever. So I feel comfortable with them. Come on, let's join them."

Rory stood up and grabbed his hand. Hunter hesitated for a second. Rory shot him a mock stern look and tugged at his hand. He finally followed her, albeit reluctantly.

Once they joined the dancing Hunter relaxed. He found himself having a great time.

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TUESDAY

Lorelai sighed dramatically. Luke rolled his eyes from where he was sitting.

"It's too early to sleep." Lorelai whined grumpily.

"Its eleven thirty already Lorelai." Luke replied as he continued to fiddle with the remote from the bed.

"I know. But we did nothing today. We stayed in all day and we had an early dinner. It's so unlike of Jess and Veronica not to have a plan for today." Lorelai continued to complain.

"Will and Richie loved swimming, which constitutes as something." Luke continued to look for something good to watch.

"Yeah, that was a good part of the day." She can't disagree with her husband. Seeing the twins giggle and squeal in delight while they were in the water made her long for a pool in her own home.

"You should have joined them." Luke continued.

"I didn't feel like swimming earlier." Lorelai replied childishly.

"Well it's too late now."

"Maybe we can go night swimming."

"Too cold."

"The pool is heated."

"Lorelai."

"Luke."

Their exchange was interrupted by a chirping. They exchanged puzzled looks and both got up from the bed, looking for where the sound was coming from. Lorelai walked towards the table at the corner of the room. She opened the drawer and saw a tiny cell phone.

"This isn't yours." Lorelai picked up the phone and showed it to Luke.

"It's not mine." Luke shrugged.

Lorelai shrugged too and opened the phone; she saw that there was an unread message.

"Please change into a pair of jeans and shirt. And wait for further instructions in the foyer." She read from the message.

"What the hell!" Luke walked towards her.

The phone chirped again and another message was sent.

"Change clothes now, ask questions later." Luke read over Lorelai's shoulder.

Lorelai put the phone down and headed for the closet. Luke gave her an incredulous look.

"You're going to follow the orders of a phone." Luke asked her as he followed her into the closet.

"Why not? That's the perfect cure for the restlessness that we're feeling; besides this may be the reason why Jess did not plan out the day." Lorelai commented lightly as she selected the clothes she was going to wear.

Luke sighed wearily but followed his wife's lead. Once they were done changing Lorelai picked the phone up and then they headed for the foyer.

Once they got there they saw Jess, Veronica, Logan Huntzberger, Rory, Logan Echolls, Mac and Dick. Some of them were holding cell phones, awaiting instructions.

"You didn't sneak out to see Addy?" Jess asked Logan wryly.

"She said she's busy." Logan replied a little impatiently.

Lorelai walked over to Rory and asked her what was going on. Her daughter just shrugged in return.

The phone that Jess was holding beeped. He read the message and frowned.

"What does it say?" Veronica nudged him.

"It says to go outside, through the door that leads to the gardens."

The group did as the phone asked and once they got there three golf carts were standing by.

"Is this a joke?" Hunter can't help but ask.

"This has Addy written all over it." Jess remarked quietly.

"So what are we waiting for? Let's get going." Logan smirked at Jess observation.

He headed for the first golf cart. Mac and Dick followed him. Jess and Veronica took the second one. Hunter got in the wheel of the last one, Rory sat next to him and Luke and Lorelai took the back seats.

Once everyone was settled in their seats a path was suddenly lit, the one they were obviously supposed to take. The drive took about five minutes. The group then looked at each other wondering what they were supposed to do next.

Jess' phone chirped again and it instructed them to go into the house. Jess sighed heavily but did as the phone said. He led everyone in the house and when they reached the foyer no one was there.

"What's going on?" Rory's brow wrinkled in wonder.

Before anyone can reply to her question Wallace came strolling in. He smiled at everyone and winked at Veronica. He refused to say anything as he led them to the living room. Inside were Addy, Eli, Carmen and Natasha, the girlfriend he picked up the day before. He insisted that they stay over at Addy's once Natasha joined them for the wedding.

"Welcome you guys." Addy smiled warmly at everyone, and then her gaze settled on Jess.

"You guys may be wondering why we asked you to come here." Wallace commented as he joined Addy.

"The thought crossed our minds." Veronica frowningly replied.

"According to Veronica's itinerary the bachelor and bachelorette party is on Friday, the day before the wedding." Addy began.

"It's not exactly the best time to have a party. Especially if you're going to drink like there's no tomorrow." Wallace continued.

"Jess and I are not really fond of drinking anyway." Veronica interrupted.

"You may not be, but we really preferred to give you two a proper send off to matrimonial bliss." Wallace interjected.

"So Wallace and I have been planning for an alternative send off for you crazy kids since you announced that you were getting married."

"Townie here and I even traded roles, but only for tonight. For tonight, I am the best man and she is the maid of honor."

"That way we can get the raunchy behavior out of the way. Before my parents get here, while Uncle Rich and Aunt Em are asleep..."

"And Keith Mars is out of town." Wallace concluded.

"So what are we going to do now?" Lorelai asked excitedly.

"Outside the doors are two limousines. They will take us to our destinations. Just in case anyone is wondering this will be a separate activity. The bachelor will go to a different place from where the bachelorette is going." Addy stated.

"The phones will be a means of communication. At exactly four o clock the party coordinators, that'll be Addy and me, will contact each other. The limos will head back here and then we have exactly five hours to sleep and attempt to appear alert for Mr. Mars' inspection." Wallace gave them a warning look as he said the last part.

"Just in case, we provided a bag of essentials in the limo. There will be a pair of sunglasses, a bottle of aspirin and a thermos of hair of the dog." Addy smiled mischievously.

"That said, on with the party." Wallace hollered excitedly.

The group began to disperse towards the front door. There was a murmur of excitement. Addy was one of the last to proceed towards the door. Logan stayed behind so he could talk to her.

"So how come I didn't know about this?" he crossed his arms across his chest, his brows raised questioningly.

"This was a best maid and patron of honor thing." She shrugged in reply.

"Okay. I just want some fair warning next time." Logan took her hand in his.

"There won't be a next time. Jess is my only best friend after all." She smiled at him.

"It's too bad you're not organizing the bachelor's party. It would have been so hot." He grinned at her suggestively.

"Mind out of the gutter Logan, besides I'd rather not hang around at the Seventh Veil, watching you guys ogle strippers." She rolled her eyes at him.

"Is that where we're going? Kind of tacky." Logan frowned in distaste.

"This coming from a man who would go to Tijuana to see the same thing." She pinched him playfully.

Logan's frown deepened as he rubbed the spot that Addy pinched.

"Besides Wallace knows better, I told him to spare no expense for Jess."

"If only you are this generous with me." He placed his arm around her shoulders and pinched her nose with his free hand.

"Don't worry, if you ever have a bachelor party I'll make sure you have yours somewhere fabulous." She grinned at him audaciously.

"I'm sure Dick would do an adequate job." Logan rolled his eyes at her, "Although if you're the stripper then nothing would top that." He smirked at her.

"Okay, as long as you are fine with the rest of your friends see me strip." She jokingly replied.

Logan grimaced, "On the second thought make it a one on one performance and I'll tell you that it's fabulous."

Addy shook her head in amusement, "Come on, they're waiting for us. Don't drink too much okay?"

"I won't." he rolled his eyes at her.

"If you behave then I'll give you that solo performance that you want." She leaned her head on his shoulder to look him in the eye.

"Throw in some chocolate sauce and it's a done deal." Logan bargained.

"Deal." Addy held her hand out for him to shake. But Logan pulled her to him and kissed her soundly.

"Go on, before I tag along to that bachelorette party of yours." He released her from his hold and pushed her gently towards the door.

"Only if you give us a strip tease." She turned towards him and smiled cheekily.

"Funny girl." He rolled his eyes at her and then proceeded to the first limo.

AN2: Thanks for reading. I posted today in celebration of the release of Veronica Mars Season 2. So I'll be posting again on Thursday. I was wondering why I'm writing more and more of Addy and Logan, and then I realized it more has more to do with proving that they are more than casual, that underneath all the denial is something real. I know I'm setting myself up for more complications but I'm hoping that it'll all work out. So thanks as always for the feedback.

To my reviewers:

XoX C-Line: Thanks for the review. I always appreciate the feedback. I'm so glad that you liked the V/J pairing. I've come to love them together. So you'll keep seeing them in this story.

Problem Child1: Three in reviews in one. Thanks a bunch. I'm glad that you armed up to the idea of RoganE. I was so annoyed with LH using Ace all the time that I just couldn't help myself. I'm not really sure how to incorporate Vinnie in the story, but I'm not ruling anything out, I love me some Vinnie too. I know how despicable LH can be so I did a bit of character revisions to make him a bit more likable. So the upcoming chapters would hopefully do just that. Again thanks for the review.

breakfastclubjedi: Aw thanks. It took watching reruns and watching the reruns of the reruns to achieve this. Although the two shows have been making it more difficult for me, Gilmore Girls and VM are both playing two episodes every Tuesday. Tough choice.

shotswith MrsKim: Thanks for the feedback, I have to tell you that I am also having a tough time with the impending breakup of Addy and Logan. I guess it had a lot to do with the fact that they are absolutely entertaining. I basically combined Veronica and Rory, that's how I came up with the Addy character. I'll be sad when they actually breakup but the resolution is almost worth it.

tylerhiltongrupie53: I have a pretty good idea of how she'll look like, it's all a matter of being able to translate it into words. I still have no idea how many chapters it'll take before the wedding day but I did begin a countdown and this chapter ended with a Tuesday, or more like Wednesday. The wedding is on Saturday so that's four days. But there will be a lot going on in between that I'm still not sure. Thnaks for the feedback.

LoVe23: Your review as always is much appreciated. And you're right I did practically write this fic for you, your reviews kept me going. Other readers are warming up to the idea of RoganE, so that kind of set everything in stone. I have to say it's like you are reading my mind, you've caught most of the hints that I've been dropping in this fic, the Landon thing would be explained two chapters from now, just a heads up. Thanks for the review and for the trust. Good thinking in reading and reviewing when everyone else is out to lunch btw. ;) Thanks for the review!