Disclaimer : I still don't own Zoey101 .

' So , babe, when do you want to get married ? Next fall at your folks farm in Seattle ? '

Inquired Logan as he drove them in the direction of his family home in Santa Barbara as it was their base during the summer months . It always felt more home to him than their mansion in Beverly Hills plus he knew Quinn loved the view of the ocean .

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Quinn shook her head at the suggestion as she sent a loving smile towards Logan

' No,' declared Quinn, wiggling her finger to watch the diamond wink and catch light from the sun ,' I love my home but you and I fell in love right here in California . I was thinking we could have a really small, intimate wedding at your summer house at the end of this summer . All of our friends are going to be here anyway and I don't need all the fuss , Logan '

' What ? ' Logan narrowed avoiding hitting another car swerving around the bend as he pulled the car to the side of the road then shut it off even as he turned to stare at his beautiful woman ,' Quinn, are you being serious ? That doesn't give us much time to plan a wedding ….'

He found himself reeling in surprise from her announcement . Logan knew that Quinn had always been fond of his summer house in Santa Barbara but he had expected her to want to wait a year . Before when they had discussed this matter of marriage , Quinn hadn't been in any hurry to rush getting married now she didn't want to wait much time at all

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Quinn let her seatbelt fall away and moved into his arms .' Logan, I love you . I want a small , little wedding is all . I don't want to wait …unless you do ? '

Logan kissed her passionately .' We could always fly to Vegas '

Quinn glowered at him .' I am not getting married at some tacky chapel in Las Vegas '

' Just thought I'd mention it ,' replied Logan , with a cocky grin ,' we can do a summer wedding . Dad knows people so we can make it happen and be super awesome at the same time . We should probably call your parents when we get to the house , you know, tell them the big news '

Quinn heaved a sigh ,' Most diffidently. Mom will be thrilled for us , sweetie , and I just hope that my Dad will accept and be happy for us '

Her father had been overprotective and quite leery of her relationship with Logan but it had been nearly five years so Quinn hoped he was accepting of their love now . Logan had bent over backwards through their dating to prove to her father that he loved her .

' Frank is on board with us , Quinn . I sort of flew out to see your Dad at his work last week and ask for his permission …well, I wanted him to be good with me asking you to be my wife '

Quinn's heart melted .' Oh , Logan ! I can't believe you would go to all that trouble '

Logan held her close .' I know how old fashioned you are when it comes to marriage and I wanted to do things the right way . '

Quinn nibbled kisses against his throat .' Summer can't get here soon enough for me . I can't wait to become Quinn Pensky -Reese '

Logan's brows shot up in question .' Pensky- Reese ? '

Quinn dropped a light kiss on his cheek a small smile playing around her lips .

' Most of my thesis I have submitted is under Quinn Pensky . Besides I am an independent woman which is one of the things I know that you love about me and I like the sound of Pensky -Reese . Do you have a problem with this , Logan ? '

She waited as if expecting an irate Logan to react but he surprised her as always .

Logan lifted her hand kissing her finger .' Nope, baby, Quinn Pensky-Reese sounds good to me . Just happy you want to take my name '

' Of course I do, silly ' murmured Quinn as another car zoomed past them ,' uh, honey, maybe we better move before someone runs into us '

' Yeah , right ,' Logan kissed Quinn one more time then pulled the car back out into the road ,' we don't want to get broadsided right by PCA . I just finally paid this car off .'

Quinn laughed ,' I'm very proud of you for that , Logan '

Looking wistfully at the boarding school across the road from them , the couple pulled back onto the highway heading towards Santa Barbara .

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The view of the Reese house always took Quinn's breath away regardless of how many times that she had visited it . Today was no exception . It was just lovely with the sweeping lawns and terraces , the old architecture that melded with the new high windows that gave a glorious view to the sandy beach below . With a grand living room with a fireplace it made the oversized room very cozy and with 8 bedrooms and baths , it beat a five star hotel any day of the week . Not to mention the guest house located between the private work out room, the tennis courts where Quinn knew Logan often practiced the game with Malcolm , and the large pool and spa , it was a wonder .

Yet it wasn't stuffy and pretentious either , it felt comfy and lived in, and she always felt at home .

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The wrought open gates opened as Logan drove the car in noting the old convertible was parked behind the sedan and an SUV . It looked like Dad and Julia were both home .

Quinn reached to tug on his arm .' Oh look Michael and Lisa are already here !'

Logan grinned .' Yeah they were just driving in from Hollywood ,' replied Logan as he pocketed his keys ,' Julia must have broke every speeding law to beat us here cause she was managing the restaurant while we were there '

Quinn gave him a stern look.' Behave . Be nice '

Logan dropped a kiss on her upturned lip as he reached for her hand .' Julia and I are getting along way better these days , Quinn . Have a little faith in me '

It was true that Logan had been reluctant to let his fathers seventh wife get close but he quickly realized that Julia was quite different from the previous Mrs. Malcolm Reese . She didn't want to replace his mom, knew it was impossible , but wanted to be friends .

He hadn't been on board with that for a year but between Quinn and his new step-mothers persistence , a relationship gradually sort of happened on its own . Julia would never be his Mom but he believed that she cared about him . It was sort of funny how he wound up letting her in plus it didn't hurt that she adored Quinn for him .

' I do '

The couple burst into the foyer of the house just as Chauncey , the butler extradanaire , opened the door for them . An older man dressed in a crisp navy blue suit , his dark hair streaked with liberal amounts of gray , and an unreadable expression written on his face .

' Chauncey, man, ' Logan slapped his back in a friendly gesture as the servant that had helped Malcolm to raise him when he had been just a kid ,' lookin good . Glad you finally tossed that old suit you'd been wearing since I was like 12 , that looks great on you '

' It's very cool as you say , Mr. Logan ,' Chauncey sent a warm smile towards the pretty be speckled young woman ,' Ms. Quinn, its always lovely seeing you .'

Quinn rushed in to give him a hug .' Thank you, Chauncey '

Chauncey gestured towards the grand living room. ' Mr. Michael and Miss. Lisa are waiting in the living room along with Mr. and Mrs. Reese '

' Hello ' called out Quinn spotting Lisa right off the bat and pulled her friend into a hug ,' Oh my God, you look gorgeous '

Lisa hugged her back and laughed , lightly . She was dressed in a red wrap around dress and had pulled her dark hair into a bun a top of her head . It was a dancers idea of comfy casual and she felt like it gave her an extra boost of confidence which she sorely needed .

' Beach ready '

' Logan ' Michael surveyed his friend raising a curious brow ,' Dude did you do it ?'

They clasped hands , fist bumped then did an intricate number of moves neither woman had ever seen before until finally exchanging a manly hug . Quinn and Lisa exchanged bemused looks at the display then shrugged as if to say what could you do but love them .

' I did ,' Logan reached for Quinn's waist pulling her to them ,' I know not everyone is here yet but I can't wait . I asked Quinn to marry me and she said yes '

' Of course I said yes , I love him ' Quinn held up her ring for all to see ,' the timing couldn't have been more perfect . Logan was so romantic '

' Congratulations , ' Lisa folded them into a hug as Michael fell into the group hug as well,' we are so happy for you ! This is just the best news ever '

' Its about damn time too,' stated Michael , casually ,' do you know how many jewelry stores Logan dragged me into trying to find the perfect ring for you, Quinn ? Let me tell you cause I'd say about fifty of them in California . I think he was trying to beat Chase's number …'

Malcolm stepped forward to press a fatherly kiss on Quinn's cheek .' Until I offered him the ring that had belonged to Lorraine . That is his mothers engagement ring and well, my son and I both just knew that she would want you to wear it '

Tears glimmered in Quinn's eyelashes at the story . Logan loved his mother dearly and she knew how much he missed her so him bestowing that special ring made it all the more precious to her . She blinked through her tears managing a thin smile as she managed to find Logan across the room talking it up with Michael and Lisa , caught his eye, and sent her love to him .

' I'll take very good care of it , Malcolm '

' I know you will , my dear ,' Malcolm grew serious ,' We are very happy that you are going to be a part of our family, Quinn . My boy was smart when he fell for you '

' We didn't plan it , Pop ,' reminded Logan , for the millionth time over the last five years ,' One day I woke up and me and Quinn were in love '

' Yeah, it was a shocker ' contributed Michael, recalling those days of shock and more shock with fond memories of PCA ,' we got used to these two lovey dovey all the time '

He pretended to make a gagging sound until Lisa elbowed him in the ribs .' Michael '

Julia moved towards her stepson and moved in for a hug . As always Logan paused for a moment before returning the hug with some warmth of his own . He didn't like to think of Julia as a mom type figure but sometimes like now it was difficult .

' I am so proud of you, Logan ,' expressed Julia , pushing her hair behind an ear ,' the proposal was beautiful. Quinn is a wonderful woman and you know that your Father and I already think the world of her . We will help with the wedding any way that we can '

Malcolm moved to open a bottle of champagne .' That is right . We'll spare no expense for my sons wedding , I will see to making it perfect . It's a promise '

' We must have an engagement party first, honey ' contributed Julia, excitedly .

' When were you thinking for potential wedding dates ? '

' I don't want an elaborate fairytale wedding so I was thinking the end of the summer would be ideal for Logan and I to get married ' says a soft spoken Quinn , looking towards Logan for support ,' Here if that is alright , of course '

' This summer ? '

' That's barely any time at all '

' Oh my God , Quinn ! Did I hear that right ? You and Logan are tying the knot ? ' declared the super excited voice that could only belong to Nicole Bristow who burst into the house , a whirlwind in a pale pink sundress and pink heels ,' That makes all the times I turned down the wrong road to get here alright now . This is so exciting ! I so wanna totally see that ring, Quinn ! ' All eyes turned to gape at the new visitor though Nicole sent them an embarrassed smile ,' Uh hi, everyone ! Sorry I'm late but I drove up from Carmel and I really suck at following maps which is how I got all screwed up though I found this little magic shop that was super neat . '

Logan took Nicole's bag then led her inside the living room .' Yes, Quinn and I are getting married . We're glad that you are here , Nicole '

Nicole gave the former jock a grateful smile .' Thanks, Logan, that is really nice '

Michael greeted the newcomer with a hug .' You should have called me , Nicole . You know I got you when it comes to directions , I would have helped '

Nicole beamed at him and kissed his cheek .' Next time I will, Michael '

Lisa glanced sideways at the perky , pretty brunette and felt a stab of annoyance in her belly even as she nodded at Nicole . She crossed her legs, smoothing the cotton fabric of her skirt, and told herself she was being completely ridiculous over nothing .

They were old friends , Michael was just being Michael, and though she didn't know Nicole all that well, it seemed as if that was just natural for the woman .

It meant nothing .

Get a grip, Perkins ' she chided herself .

' Um, why so in a hurry to marry ? Are we playing keep up with Chase and Zoey ? '

Michael rocked back on his heels .' The Matthews '

' Hardly but it seems right for us ,' continued Quinn, quietly ,' There is just my folks and my uncle , all of you are here , and I've always loved this house . It seems silly and well, not very practical to plan a wedding for a year while I do my studies and while Logan is still interning . I don't need a hundred doves released or fancy smanchy frills …..'

Logan frowned ,' We want some fancy, baby . I mean I might want a say in what we want at our small , little wedding cause I have ideas too '

' Of course we will have to sit down and discuss it, Logan ' reassured Quinn , softly ,' we should make those decisions together '

' Yeah '

' End of the summer can totally happen here , I promise ,' picked up Malcolm , as Julia arranged crystal flutes on the cherry desk ,' now isn't the time to get bogged down in details . How about I crack open some champagne and we have a toast to the happy couple '

' But Lola and Vince aren't here yet ,' interrupted Nicole ,' or Chase and Zoey '

Lisa waved her phone in the air .' Lola just texted ,' informed the dancer without skipping a beat ,' She and Vince are on there way . They should be here in about twenty minutes and Chase and Zo's plane wont get in for a few more hours yet '

Logan gave Quinn a gentle squeeze .' Dad can open another bottle of Champagne when the others get here , baby '

' That sounds lovely, Malcolm . Thank you '

While Chauncey and Julia passed around the glasses of champagne , Lisa moved to Michael's side , placing a protective hand on his side . Nicole sensing a new weirdness just smiled kindly at the dancer while Quinn and Logan looked at each other with love .

' Raise your glasses if you will . To Logan and Quinn I wish them all of the happiest of a life filled with the love they bring one another '

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While Julia settled their friends into their rooms to unpack and unwind before the others were due to arrive , Quinn prepared to set up the computer to video chat with her parents while Logan went to have a private word with his father . Though she was curious about what they might discuss , Quinn dismissed it as she busied herself hanging up clothes in the chiffarobe giving a sidelong glance at the oversized trunk that held her traveling lab .

Science could wait , she was engaged .

Quinn threw her hands up in the air , did a little dance around the room as she was enveloped in how truly happy she was in this moment in time . She retrieved her clunky straw purse , rifling through the contents until she pulled out the long chain that held Logan's PCA class ring remembering so clearly when he asked her to wear it and be his girl . Her heart tittered as it did then then another amused smile played across her lips as the scientist recalled misplacing it during movie night then being busted by Lisa who had deduced that she and Logan were dating .

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She'd been freaking out but Lisa had been so supportive of them .

Hmm, would she hurt feelings if she picked one as a maid of honor ?

No wonder Zoey had issues , this was the hard stuff . Lola was her best friend , of course, but to be fair, Zoey was her first real friend , and Lisa was an amazing friend from the start .

Nicole had always been kind to her and they did reconnect during Chase and Zo's wedding but honestly , they weren't all that close .

This might be dicey and she didn't want to cause hurt feelings either .

As his fiancée was pondering maid of honor rights amongst those the closest to her, Logan was holed up in the study with Malcolm . The office hadn't changed much since Logan had been a teenager , the huge , antique, mahogany desk presided by the largest window , the framed watercolor his mother had bought on their first family vacation hung on the wall, and the gold bar cart held the crystal decanters of his fathers favorite vintage .

' Drink, son ? '

' Naw, I'm good ,' replied Logan, reaching inside the pocket of his jacket to pull out an envelope to hand to his father ,' Dad , I need for you to get your people on this or call Detective Vega to make sure Bart Emerson is still rotting away in prison .'

During his junior year at PCA, all hell had broken loose on campus with attacks, a brutal rape and even a murder terrifying them all at the boarding school while at the same time Logan and Quinn had been falling in love all the while attempting to keep their relationship a secret . Amidst all of that , Bart Emerson , another resident bad boy jock had figured it out blackmailing him in the process . In wanting to protect Quinn's reputation , Logan readily gave in to the blackmail figuring it was just cash .

Somewhere along all the madness their secret had came out as a stalker began preying on his Quinn until the night of prom when her stalker turned out to be a psychotic Bart Emerson who claimed that Quinn was his and intended to take Logan's life as his own .

Bastard also claimed that he and Logan were brothers , half brothers .

In the end they had rescued each other and Bart was hauled off to prison but that had been almost four years now so Logan had been slightly freaked when the letter had arrived for him last week.

Malcolm yanked the letter from his son .' Emerson wrote to you ? How the hell does he have your address in Boston ? Son of a bitch . I'll get my guys on this right …dammit , shit like this isn't supposed to happen . I took care of it the first time '

Logan paced restlessly around the room in a nervous manner .' Hell if I know , Dad , and Emerson talks a bunch of shit that makes no fucking sense . Can't we get him locked up in the crazy bin or something ? '

Malcolm dragged a hand through his graying hair as he pored through the writing of a madman . Bart spoke of the brotherly connection , the sins of the father , and gibberish about lady killers again . It unsettled him .

' Did you tell Quinn about this ? Has she received anything from Bart ? '

Logan plopped down on the leather sofa with an exhausted sigh of desperation .' God , Dad , I should tell Quinn but I didn't ..dammit , I didn't want to worry her . This shit happened a long time ago and I don't want it to mess with us as we plan our wedding '

He scrubbed his hands over his face then met his fathers steady gaze .' I'll tell her , I'm planning on telling her because if I don t , Quinn will kill me . I don't think the son of a bitch knows where she is or hasn't contacted her because she would have for sure told me about it . I just need to be sure , I need for it to stop '

Malcolm folded up the letter tucking it into the inside pocket of his suit jacket .' I will take care of it , son now I want you to just put it out of your mind .'

Logan sucked in his cheeks then blew out a long sigh before turning his gaze upon his father . Malcolm looked a little older but still held the same air of power that he had always wanted to emulate when he was growing up but now he wasn't so sure if that was how he felt these days . Power was awesome but it wasn't everything .

' Dad , tell me the truth , is that monster really my brother ? '

Malcolm made a sound of pure exasperation .' Dammit , Logan, why dredge all of this past back up again ? We've been through this right after it happened and the answer is no , you an d Bart aren't brothers . You are the only son that I have and that is the end to it '

Logan nodded .' Yeah, well, I guess I just needed to hear it again ' He heaved a sigh ,' I'd better go join Quinn in video chatting her folks before she beeps me or zaps me since she like modified my new watch . I love her but I wouldn't put it past her that this thing has something on it she can use to zap me from my own wrist ….'

Malcolm chuckled ,' Tell Frank and Suzanna that I'll send the plane for them when they are ready to join us here '

' Sure ' Logan said as he left the office as a tingling rebrevated from his watch to his arm causing him to wince ,' Geez, Quinn, I'm coming '

Behind him , Malcolm picked up the phone quickly dialing a familiar phone number ,' Hello Detective Vega '

While the older Reese was contacting the head detective from the incident at PCA all of those years ago, Logan took the stairs two at a time until he landed in front of the bedroom where his fiancée was staying .He knocked lightly before just walking inside as Quinn nudged with her hip the large silver lab kit into the walk in closet .

' Quinn, what are you doing ? Are you trying to throw your back out again ? Babe, if you would have waited , I would have moved it for you '

Quinn stood , placing a hand on the top of the kit managing a easy smile .' I haven't thrown my back out in ages but I got it just fine on my own ' She moved to place her hands lightly on his chest as she smiled up at him ,' Is everything alright between you and your Dad ? '

Logan shrugged ,' It's all good . So we chatting up your folks now ? '

' Yes ' Taking his hand into hers , Quinn led him over to the computer where she had set up everything for the video chat waiting as she pressed the button to begin ,' Mom and Dad are both home so ….it's a ..go '

Before their eyes , Frank and Suzanna Pensky appeared together on the screen and from the looks of it , sitting together in the big , farm kitchen . Frank looked every inch the college professor that he was in his tweed and glasses while Suzanna looked calm and laid back in a breezy sundress .

' Hi '

Suzanna beamed at the young couple .' Hello my favorite people ! Well , do you have news for us ? '

Frank laid a hand over his wife's hand .' Quinn, Logan '

' Mom, Daddy ,' started Quinn, surprised to find her own nervousness mingled with the excitement ,' something wonderful has happened . Logan has asked me to be his wife and I said yes ..I mean, I love him more than anything so of course I said yes !'

Logan placed a protective arm around Quinn's shoulders and kept his gaze steady on her parents . He'd finally gotten over his own issue of not being a good enough man for Quinn when the reality was that he was the best man for her .

' I gave her my mothers ring '

Suzanna let out a little scream of happy .' Well its about time , you two ! I am so happy for you ! About time you got over that silly nonsense about waiting , Quinn….'

Quinn gave her mother an indulgent smile .' Yes, Mother , the timing is just right now ,' says a calm Quinn ,' please tell me that you and Lola's Mom aren't studying the Tarot cards or reading tea leaves together now ? '

A year ago , Lola's mother Janna had taken a trip to Seattle to learn the farm trade from her mother and in return , she had enlightened Suzanna with more Earthy trades of a witch . The friendship was nice but Lola and Quinn loved to tease them both .

Suzanna's lips twitched .' Well I did learn recently that you and Logan have quite an exciting sex life , daughter '

Quinn groaned as did Frank while Logan blushed in embarrassment .' Please Mrs. Pensky , stop it , its bad enough we get crap from Lola but its worse cause you're a Mom '

Suzanna laughed .' Oh dear, its perfectly natural act and I know how much you and Quinn love each other '

' Suze , enough ! I don't need the mental images of my baby girl and Logan -gah ! ' He made a disgusted expression then tried to turn the subject back around ,' I'm happy for the both of you kids is all I will say . You're a good man, Logan Reese , and I mean that now ….I trust that you'll take care of my Quinnie '

' Oh Daddy '

Logan brushed a kiss across Quinn's forehead .' Thank you, Sir, I appreciate that '

' Have you thought about dates yet ? A fall wedding might be lovely and would go with the earthy colors that Quinn always prefers …..'

' True but that's way too long ,' finished Quinn , matter of fact ,' I don't want a lot of the frills or the fuss so towards the end of the summer out here is ideal for us '

' Quinn has always loved this house ,' elaborated Logan, quickly ,' Dad is on board with helping us pull this wedding together . He can send his plane for you whenever your ready ….just say the word '

' That's awfully quick ' snapped back Frank ,' but I'm afraid I'll need a week or two to get things settled here before your mom and I could fly out to Santa Barbara '

' Just say the word and we'll get the plane ready '

They were just finishing off the call when Vince and Lola burst into the house , the feisty actress going a mile a minute while her boyfriend barely got a word in as he lugged in their luggage from the car before they were pulled into the living room by their friends .

' I know we're horribly late , don't say a word ' declared Lola , hugging Lisa ,' I knew that Logan should have sent us the fancy plane of his instead of us driving here '

Vince dropped her three oversized suitcases on the floor with a tired sigh .' The drive wasn't that bad, Lola , stop being so dramatic '

Michael gave his buddy a one armed hug .' Hey, your earlier than I predicted , man '

Vince laughed .' We would have gotten here much sooner if Lola hadn't insisted that we stop by PCA so that she could get a smoothie '

' Jet Brew still makes amazing smoothies ' defended Lola , pushing her sunglasses up on top of her head as Quinn and Logan joined everyone ,' it was a very long trip and I just needed the energy . It only took a few minutes. Vince is over-reacting .

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' Hey guys ,' greeted Vince , pumping Logan's hand in greeting ,' am I happy to see all of you. Ignore Lola , she goes crazy after the first four hours in the car but it gave us more together time than taking a plane would have so its all good '

' New York certainly agrees with you, Lola ,' Quinn greeted her best friend with a warm hug ,' stop picking on poor Vince because your tired . It isn't his fault '

Lola pouted and caught the glimmer on Quinn's ring finger .' OH MY GOD! Let me see , Quinn ! Is this what I think it is ? Duh it has to be ….oh my God , Logan finally popped the big question !'

Logan smirked at her as was natural .' Very perceptive of you to notice, Lola '

' Shut up, Logan '

' Will you two stop it ,' chided Quinn who was used to the bickering between her boyfriend and best friend ,' and yes to everything . Logan and I are getting married '

' Congratulations ,' replied Vince , pleased for his friends ,' that is really great news '

He sent a knowing side long glance towards Michael ,' I knew we should have got a betting pool going on this one , man '

' It would have been easy money ' agreed Michael , solemnly ,' Lisa still doesn't want to talk about important things like settling down , getting married and having kids while she is trying to make the top dancer at school '

Lisa shot him a annoyed look .' Which we're not going to discuss while we have much more important things such as Quinn and Logan getting married at the end of the summer '

' I think I need to sit down ' Lola sort of fell on the sofa and Quinn sat beside her , a concerned look in her eyes ,' Quinn, is what Lisa is saying true ? You've been on a not in a hurry to get married since you and Logan started talking about it back our senior year at PCA and now , what, you cant wait a flipping year ? '

It just through her for a loop completely - she just didn't understand it at all .

Quinn patted Lola's hand .' Well, that's been quite some time and honestly I don't see why Logan and I should wait any longer to get married . Why a year long engagement seems silly to me and we just want a nice little ceremony with only family and our best friends . It's not as if we're getting married on Chase and Zoey's anniversary because we aren't …..'

' We haven't actually got into talking about the details and stuff yet ,' jumped in Logan, helpfully ,' I only proposed to her a couple hours ago so its new '

Nicole let out a wistful sigh of a romantic at heart .' It is so romantic ..wish I had someone as my plus one '

' You guys are gonna stand up with us ,' barreled on Logan like a steam roller ,' I mean, that's what we hope you will and you know, Chase and Zoey , too . '

He didn't like to beat around the bush or get all sappy but these were their closest , best friends and it made sense . Chase did all that traditional old fashioned asking and all when he and Zoey got engaged but that wasn't his style . His friends knew that and him .

Michael clamped a hand on his old roommates shoulder ' Yeah , we'll stand up with you '

' Do we have to wear those monkey suits , Reese ?'

Logan seared them with a look .' I'm only getting married once and I want this to be a classy wedding so yea, Vince, I think we should wear tuxedoes '

Vince groaned and was about to take up some good natured protests to give Logan grief when they heard voices in the foyer before a familiar bushy haired fellow popped his head around the corner , a wide grin breaking across his mouth .

' Why are we going to have to wear tuxedoes ? '

' Because Chase , Logan and Quinn are tying the knot ,' explained Michael , pushing Logan and Vince aside ,' as in this summer like you and Zo . Chase , you're here ! Man, am I happy to see you ! '

' Michael, hey '

' Chase is here ' Michael excitedly yanked his best friend on the planet into an exuberant bear hug ,' Boy , oh boy, have I missed you, man ! We weren't expecting you for like a couple more hours yet …'

' Put me down , dude ,' grinned Chase , as his friend dropped him then went to hug Logan and Vince ,' naw , plane landed earlier than we expected so Mrs. . Reese sent Chauncey to pick me and Zoey up and bring us here so here we are '

' Chase , dude , I want you to stand up with me too . I need all my buds as my best men '

' I'd be honored , Logan , and totally siked for you and Quinn ' declared Chase , moving around the room to take turns hugging the girls ,' I knew from the first time you video chatted me while I was at Covington that you and Quinn were true love '

He recalled how freaked out Logan had been and how there had been something different in the way he had spoke about Quinn and his feelings . Chase had called it the beginning of the change and maturity of one Logan Reese back in the day .

Quinn rested her head against Chase's shoulder and sent him a grateful smile .

' Thanks , Chase , ' says Quinn, kindly ,' you always were our biggest supporter '

' Hey ,' protested Lisa, teasingly ,' what about me ? If you will recall I was totally for you and Logan being together , not to mention, I encouraged you to spill the beans to the rest of the world despite all your ridiculous fears '

Logan moved over to kiss her cheek .' We love you too, Lisa '

' Keeps your lips off my Lil Lisa , Reese , you are an engaged fella now '

' Honestly , we've barely been inside for ten minutes and you idiots are already doing that absurd Four Stooges crapola ' declared Zoey Matthews , pushing her honey blonde hair off her face ,' some things never change '

' ZOEY!"

Then like days gone by, Quinn, Lola, and Lisa rushed Zoey into a group hug amid the laughter and the tears of being separated via life . Though the friends remained close by video chatting, texting , the random phone calls , it wasn't the same as being together and it felt wonderful . Unsure of herself and where she still stood , Nicole hung back ever so slightly until Zoey spotted her pulling her in with them .

Zoey swiped at the tears casually and separated to reach for Quinn's hand .' That is a beautiful ring , Quinn . I thought maybe Logan might have bought you a huge diamond at first but then I thought he would know that it wasn't you '

Quinn wiggled her finger making the diamond sparkle .' It belonged to his mom, Zoey '

Logan went to stand beside Quinn, as she linked a hand through his arm .' She would have kicked my ass if I had gotten her like a two carat diamond or something , Zo '

' True '

' I know I'm jet lagged but did I hear correctly ,' asked Zoey , settling on the sofa beside Lisa and Nicole . A quick glance showed her that her husband was deep in conversation with Michael and Vince across the room ,' you two are getting married at the end of the summer vacation ? '

' It's what Quinn wants ,' stated Logan without preamble ,' we are gonna get married right here so you guys don't have to worry about hotels or anything like that . We just broke the news to Quinn's parents so it's all good there '

Lola stared at her best friend .' I am the maid of honor . Right ? I am your best friend is all I am saying '

' Yes , Lola , you are who I was thinking of as my maid of honor ,' explained a knowing Quinn ,' and I was hoping that Lisa and Zoey would be the rest of my bridal party '

' Yes '

' Of course '

A slight twinge of hurt went through Nicole at not being asked but she consoled herself with the fact that she had only reconnected with the gang a year or so ago so it made perfect sense . She shouldn't take offense .

' Quinn, I would be more than happy to help with the wedding in any way that I can ,' offered up Nicole ,' even if its making decorations or helping in the kitchen with canapés '

' Thanks , Nicole ,' smiled Quinn, ' that is sweet of you '

Zoey let out a yawn then gave them a sheepish look .' Sorry still on Paris time , I am afraid ,' explained the fashion designer ,' Logan, I don't suppose I could get some coffee '

' Sure , ' Logan went to the phone ,' I'll have Chauncey bring you some . You need coffee too, Chase ? '

' No, a couple of Blix would be good for me ,' told Chase with a nod towards Zoey ,' unlike my wife , I cant drink more than a cup of coffee these days . They drink the stuff around the clock over there and its kind of lost its taste for me '

The couple had been living in Paris with Zoey attending a design school over there while Chase worked and took online college courses . It was an adventure and it certainly put a test on a first year married couple but he felt as if they were handling things fine .

Still he was all but jumping with joy to be back home in the U.S. and in California hanging out with their best friends and being chill for the summer . He could hear the sounds of the beach outside of the Santa Barbara mansion and it sounded awesome .

This was the home that he missed .

' So how small is small here ? ' inquired a knowing Chase, shooting a knowing look at the couple ,'50? 600 ? I know Logan's Dad knows everyone and its probably a major deal that Logan is like getting married '

Logan slung an arm casually around Quinn with a nod .' Yeah , I have like a ton of honorary uncles and stuff from Dad's business dealings that would probably expect an invite to our wedding '

Quinn sent him an astonished look .' I thought we agreed on a small wedding ? Logan , I cannot deal with the press or having 500 people I don't know at the most important day of our life '

Nicole made a face .' There would be press people taking your pictures ? That is so exciting and just so Hollywood ! I would just die !'

' Well, I am the son of Malcolm Reese so it sort of goes with the territory ,' allowed Logan ,' but I am sure Dad can handle keeping them away, Quinn . I was thinking an nice 100 sounded small to me . I mean , you gotta add in the ex-step-mothers I should probably invite and our friends parents and your folks , sweetheart , see, I'm being reasonable '

Quinn twisted her hands together , nervously .' I didn't think about all of that, I suppose , but I meant more like 40 guests , tops '

' You could always have a fancy cocktail party thingie for all the bigwigs Logan knows ' suggested Lola, helpfully as she imagined all the producers and names in the showbiz game that Malcolm Reese knew personally . It could be enterprising for her but not being selfish, a good compromise for Quinn and Logan as well.

' I suppose we could ….'

' Well, you two don't have to decide this very moment ,' declared Chase , with a clarity of a man who had been through his own wedding adventure ,' I say we table it for now and just chill . We all have a lot of catching up to do before we jump into helping plan Quinn and Logan's wedding ..'

Zoey smiled at them all .' I think it's going to be a summer to remember '