Veronica was exhausted. After four hours Megan Lynn Echolls finally decided to go easy on her mother, and grace her expecting parents with her presense. Veronica watched Logan as he helps the nurses tend to their little bundle of joy, while the doctor stitched her up. Veronica smiles at the sight before her, the man of her dreams cooing their child as the nurses clean her up, wrap in a blanket, and then gently hand her to her father.
Logan: (looking at Veronica) you are absolutely beautiful, just like your mother
Veronica: (smiling) She is beautiful isn't she
Logan: (walking over to the bed where Veronica is resting, she looks down at Megan) I am thinking mommy would like to hold you, don't you Megan
Veronica: (beaming excitedly) I would like that very much
Logan: (Megan begins to squirm as he hands her to Veronica) I think she is excited as well
Veronica: God Logan, she is so tiny, and light.
Logan: Light as a beach ball
Veronica: Yes, and she has your eyes, and your dimples
Logan: (chuckling) Yes but she also has your nose, and mouth, she has all our best features
Veronica: (laughing) yes she does.
Nurse 1: Mr. and Mrs. Echolls, we got your private room all ready for you, so we need to get you situated, so we can take you there.
Veronica: Of course, of course, (turning to Logan) while they get me all set to go up, you should go let everyone know Megan has arrived.
Logan: I would prefer to go with you, make sure you guys get settled
Nurse 1: Mr. Echolls, I can wait til you return to take them up, your family has been easgerly waiting for news. Once we get your wife and daughter settled there they can visit. They will be in room 415.
Logan: Ok. Sounds good. I will go let everyone know, and be right back.
Logan goes to the waiting area to let everyone know Veronica and Megan are doing fine. He informs them they are taking her up to her private room, shortly and they can visit there. He gets congratulations from everyone and makes his way back to his wife and daughter. Logan has arrived back just in time, and the nurse is preparing to move Veronica and Megan to their new room. When they arrive in the room, the nurse settles them in, letting them know the baby will need a feeding shortly to which the proud parents nod. a little while later, Veronica is feeding Megan when Keith and Alicia make their way in to see her, with Wallace and Darryl. The happy smiles they have from ear to ear, bring a warm feeling over Logan, as he finally realizes he has the family he always wanted, a happy loving one. A little while later, Mac, Parker, Weevil and Dick make their way in to see the baby. After about an hour of family and friends Veronica is exhausted, and they all leave with promises to come back later to visit, as Logan takes Megan, and begins to get a lesson in diaper changing from the nurse, while Veronica doses off.
A few hours later, the Kane family's private jet has landed, and a crack security team is getting family into a large black SUV. Duncan is still in shock over the news he learned about Logan and Veronica, but is covering for his daughter who is excited to be home. Celeste and Jake are very nervous, they explain that they will heading straight to the FBI Headquarters in San Diego to meet with FBI agents and have a press conference. After meeting with the FBI agents, and making everything legalized, Duncan Kane is finally a free man, and in moments he will tell the world his side of the story, and of his return home.
Meanwhile, back at the hospital Logan watches as his wife and daughter continue to sleep. It has been a long day for everyone. Moments later Megan has become restless as she is ready for her nect feeding. She begins to cry which wakes Veronica, who is insistant she feed Megan. Logan agrees and sits back in the chair next to the bed, and grabs the remote for the T.V. and turns it on. Logan is in shock as he sees Duncan's face on the screen, and the headline, BREAKING NEWS "Duncan Kane cleared of all charges, returns home".
Logan: (shocked) Oh my god!
Veronica: (concerned) Logan what is it
Logan: Veronica, look at the T.V.
Veronica: (shocked) Oh my god, is that...
Logan: Yes it is, he has been cleared of all charges, he is home.
Veronica: Well that explains Celste's behavior last week
Logan: Sure does.
Veronica: (happily) Well I am happy he is home, now all our friends can share in our joy and happiness
Logan: (nervously) Yes of course I am glad he is home, but Veronica, Duncan may not take this very well
Veronica: (frowning) No he might not, but it has been 5 years Logan, we aren't the same people we were then. You and I we have come a long way, and finally made it back to each other. There is no one else for me but you. We are married, have a beautiful daughter, a very loving family, great friends. Things for us couldn't be any better, and nothing Dunca can do will change that.
Logan: (leaning over and kissing her softly on the lips, then kissing Megan gently on the forehead) I know babe, I know, but that doesn't mean I can't be a little nervous about all this.
Veronica: I know, I am a little nervous too, knowing Celeste she has already informed Duncan we are married and are having a baby.
Logan: That is what worries me, that he already knows, that he has been seething over all of it, I mean we don't know how he has been medically since he has been gone, it scares me you know, how he will be since you all were still together when he left, and he expected you to wait, he might not be to thrilled you didn't
Veronica: (adjusting Megan in her arms) Honestly, I don't care. He chose to leave, he chose to go on the run. I didn't like, but I understood, considering how Meg's parents were, but Duncan and I, we are over, and have been over for a long time. You Logan Echolls, are who I love, who I want to be with, who I want to spend the rest of my life, and nothing is gonna stop that from happening, especially not Duncan Kane. (With that Logan smiled at his wife, and daughter, and turned off the TV)
Keith, Alicia, Wallace and Darryl has just finished dinner when the news broke on the TV. The all stood there in shock, not knowing what to say. Keith sighed, thinking why oh why on Logan and Veronica's happiest day of their lives, did Duncan Kane have to return to ruin it. The four of them cleaned up and then headed out to the hospital, knowing the happy couple might well know about the heir's return. Mac and Parker has gone to Loganand Veronica's house to pick upsome things before meeting Weevil and Dick to grab some food, then head back to the hospital. When the girls arrived at the diner, word had already spread that Duncan was returning, which concerned Mac who overheard a waitress discussing it with her table. The girls grabbed a table and wited for the guys. A few minutes later, Weevil and Dick arrived looking as concerned ad Mac.
Mac: (waving at DIck and Weevil who were looking for the girls) Over here guys!
Parker: (concerned) Hey guys, what's wrong you look frazzled.
Weevil: We heard on the radio on the way over here that Duncan Kane is back in the country, free and clear of all charges
Parker: (confused) So, is that a good thing, or no
Dick: I guess, but the golden boy better know his place, and leave Logan and Veronica alone to live happily ever after, like they are suppose to
Parker: (even more confused) why do you call him the golden boy, and why would he bother Logan and Veronica
Mac: Duncan was known in high school, as the golden boy
Weevil: Duncan was Logan's best friend, and Vee's ex, but he got some other girl pregnant when he and Vee were apart, and kept it from here when he found out
Dick: That other girl, was Meg, the girl Logan and Veronica named their daughter after, who died after complications from the delivery
Parker: (understanding) she was the only survivior of the bus crash
Mac: Yes, and she made Veronica and Duncan protect her baby from her religious freak parents, so Duncan fled the country
Weevil: When he left, he and Veronica were still together, they didn't technically break up
Parker: Ok well, he left her, so they technically break up, at least that is usually how it works.
Dick: Well, let's hope he takes the news of them married, and with a child, differently than he did in high school when he found out they were dating
Parker: What did he do
Dick: He destroyed a SUV with a shovel
Parker: (shocked) What!
Weevil: He has some type of disorder that can cause episodes of rage
Mac: Maybe we should get our food to go, and head to the hospital, Logan and Veronica might have heard the news and they might need us.
Everyone agreed, and they put in their order. The filled Parker in on everything so she could make more sense of it all and when their food was ready they headed out to Neptune General Memorial Hospital. Meanwhile, the Kane family was returning to the home, that was blanketed with news reporters, and papparazzi. Lily waved to all the cameras while Duncan tried to shield her from them as they made their way into the house. After getting settled, Duncan put lily down for bed, and then joined his parents hwo were watching TV in the living room.
Duncan: What are you watching
Jake: Some of the news coverage
Duncan: (snorting) why, living it wasn't enough
Celeste: Just getting a feel for public opinion is all, (Celeste's phone rings and she immediately answers. The call is very evasive and both Duncan and Jake look at her with confusion)
Jake: Celeste, who was that
Celeste: That was Della Spencer, the Head of Neptune General Memorial Hospital Fundraising Committee
Jake: Oh, everything ok
Celeste: (nervously) Yes, she called to congratulate us on Duncan and Lily's return, and give me some juicy gossip
Jake: Is that all, seemed kind of cryptic for just that
Duncan: (rolling his eyes) She was probably calling to fill mom in about all the gossip going on about me right now, she is such a nosy witch
Celeste: (chuckling) Actually no, but you might be interested in what she had to say
Duncan: Oh, now why would I be interested in any gossip here in Neptune
Celeste: (boasting) It seems Veronica gave birth to her and Logan's daughter, Megan Lynn this morning, and both mother and daughter are doing well
Duncan: Wonderful. I will have to stop by and see them soon
Jake: (angrily) Really Celeste, was that necessary, he just found out about everything with them, did you have to rub it in, he is hurting right now
Celeste: God Jake, he isn't a kid anymore, things have changed. Veronica and Logan are happy, they have their family and he needs to accept it so he can move on. His main focus should be Lily and himself
Jake: I know, he needs to make Lily a priority and getting his diploma or GED so he can try to do something with his life
Celeste: Yes well he won't be able to do that, if he is chasing around Veronica hoping she will leave Logan to come back to him.
Duncan checks on Lily and then heads to his own room. The news of Veronica giving birth to her daughter with Logan stings, and he can't help but wonder if his return will change things between the happy couple. He hopes so. He loves Veronica, and wants her back in his life, but he also wants her to be happy, and if she is truly happy with Logan, him being friends with both of them again would be great. Meanwhile, at the hospital Veronica as finished the most recent feeding for Megan and has nestled her back into her bassinette, when Keith and Alicia enter the room
Keith: Hey honey, may we come in
Veronica: (smiling) of course dad, just got done feeding Megan, she is down again
Keith: (looking at Veronica's bed) and I see Logan is down as well
Veronica: (chuckling) yes he was exhausted, and after hearing about Duncan
Keith: Yes we heard, it was on the news at the house, what do you think about it
Alicia: It has to be weird after all this time, for him to come home
Veronica: I am happy for Duncan and Lily that they can come home, but nothing will change for me or for Logan, we are right were we want to be, with each other
Keith: Well knowing Duncan he won't like this, and I have to say I am concerned with him being around you all with his medical condition, after five years who knows how things are with him with that
Veronica: (sighing) Dad I get it, we don't know what he has done in the last five years, if he was able to get what he needed to be ok medically, but I would hope with him in the run with his daughter he would do what he needed to to make sure he would be ok
Keith, Alicia, and Veronica continue to talk about Duncan's return and it's impact, while cooing over baby Megan. A little while later, Logan is now awake, and he joins them in the discussion, and when their friend arrive they all express concern as well over his return.
Logan: Ok guys this is how it is, this will not, I repeat no effect Veronica and I. We talked we know where wach other stands, we are together, were we want to be, where we belong, and there is nothing Duncan Kane is gonna do about it.
The next morning Keith has made his way to Dog Beach to take Backup for a run. At the same time, Duncan has brought Lily to the beach, to play. When Keith spots Duncan and Lily he abruptly stops. He isn't sure he wants to deal witht he young man today, but when Duncan spots him and begins to gather up Lily and walk over, he really ha sno choice.
Duncan: Mr. Mars, it has been a long time how are you?
Keith: I am fine Duncan, and how are you?
Duncan: I am well sir, glad to be home, and get back to my life,the life I left behind (that last statement makes Keith cringe)
Keith: Alot has happened since you have been gone, people change
Duncan: So I heard. I heard Logan and Veronica reunited and got married, and now, now I hear they have a new baby.
Keith: Yes Logan and Veronica are married, and now have a child, they are very very happy
Duncan: yes well, it is not that I don't believe you, but I would like to hear that from Veronica herself, I mean I just learned of all this yesterday, so I am still kind of in shock
Keith: (smiling) Then maybe you should ask her yourself, hopefully then you will start looking for that someone special who is out there waiting for you
Duncan decides to not waste anytime. He needs to see Veronica, find out if her realtionship woth Logan is as real as everyone says it is, if it is, then he has no choice, he will move on, if not, he will stake his claim. So he grabs Lily and heads out to the hospital to see Veronica. When he arrives, he spots Dick and Mac outside the main enterance talking.
Duncan: Dick, Mac, hold on there. (Duncan picks up Lily and makes his way over)
Dick: Oh crap, what the hell is he doing here.
Mac: Be cool Dick, he may just be here to see the happy family
Dick: (snorting) Yeah right
Duncan: Hey guys how are you?
Mac: We are good, are you here to see Logan, Veronica and baby Megan
Lily: baby Megan? who is baby Megan
Dick: Logan and Veronica's new daughter
Duncan: Yes, we are here to see the happy family
Dick: Well, I don't think there is anything wrong with you seeing them, as long as you are here to be supportive of Logan and Veronica and their new daughter, otherwise you should go
Mac: Duncan, Logan and Veronica are very happy. If you are here to try to win her back, it ain't gonna happen.
Duncan: I get it Mac really, I just want to hear it from Veronica. This is all kind of a shock for me, I had no idea they were even together.
Dick: Ok. Well maybe when she tells you to take a hike you will listen, and she will Duncan.
Duncan makes his way into the hospital, and Dick texts Logan to tell him Duncan is on his way up to Veronica's room. Outside the room Weevil, Parker, and Wallace are there. When they see Duncan get off the elevator with Lily, they are immediately concerned. Meanwhile, Logan has informed Veronica that Duncan is here with Lily and that according to Dick came here to hear from Veronica that she is happy
Veronica: Really?
Logan: Yes really? He says he and Mac were outside when he arrived and he made it clear that he will only take your word that you two are done
Veronica: I guess I will have to tell him then, and make myself clear, you are the only one I love and want to be with.
Logan: Well that is fine, but I am not leaving the room under any circumstances, after your dad's call about his run in with Duncan, I am not leaving you alone with him
Veronica: I undertsand, (sighing) let's get this over with
There is a commotion outside the room. Logan rolls his eyes as he makes his way over to the door. Duncan is trying to push his way into the room, but Wallace, and Weevil are having none of it.
Duncan: What is your guys problem, let me in
Weevil: Not unless they want you in there, (Logan chuckles as he watched out the door. He can't wait for Duncan to be put in his place) and I am pretty sure if you are here to cause trouble for them they don't want you in there
Logan: Guys, guys enough, DK is fine, he can come in
Wallace: You sure man.
Logan: Of course, Ronnie and I would love for Duncan to come in and see our beautiful daughter, (the last comment makes Duncan a little nervous) Come on in DK, but why don't you let Lily stay out here for now
Duncan: (angrily) With them, sorry don't think so?
Logan: Parker can watch him, she is great with kids, and is a teacher so Lily will be fine with her
Duncan: Ok (When he enters Veronica is on the bed feeding her and Logan's daughter. She looks so beautiful he thinks to himself)
Veronica: (looking up from the baby) Hey Duncan, so glad you came to see us. Logan and I are very happy you and Lily are home, and can be a apart of our lives, and our family
Duncan: (nervously) Ummmm, we are glad to be home as well. Logan, is it possible I can talk to Veronica alone
Veronica: (adamently) Sorry Duncan, Logan stays. Whatever you have to say to me, you can say to Logan, he is after all my husband
Duncan: (nervously) Well that is kind of the problem.
Veronica: What is, that Logan is my husband.
Duncan: Yes, I mean, I always thought when I came back, we would reunite
Veronica: (laughing) Duncan come on, did you honestly think I would put my life on hold, I mean I had no idea how long you would be gone.
Duncan: If you really truly loved me, yes
Veronica: Duncan, a part of me will always love you, but my heart, my whole heart belongs to one person and one person only, and that is Logan.
Logan: I know the last five years have been hard DK, but if it was meant to be, it would be you she was with and not me, no matter the circumstances. You had to know she wouldn't just stop her life, and pine away for your return, not knowing when and if that was even gonna happen
Duncan: I know, and I get it. I guess I just had to know, had to find out for myself that this was real. Before he died Clarence kept me up to date on things or so I thought. Apparently he kept your guys relationship from me, which gave me the hope that Veronica and I would be together. I didn't know about you guys til I got on the plane to come home
Veronica: I am sorry Duncan that our relationship was kept from you, but truth be told it wasn't that big of a shock was it.
Duncan: I guess not, (pausing) I kind of suspected you still loved Logan when we got back together, but as time went on when you guys hadn't got back together, I thought maybe you really didn't love him like I thought. It will take some getting used to I guess, but I am really happy for you guys.
Logan: Thanks. So now what, what are your plans.
Duncan: Well I need to go and get my diploma, although my dad says I could easily just take the GED. Contrary to popular belief, (chuckling) dad won't just hand me a job, I got to earn it.
Veronica: You will be fine, and Duncan, I am really sorry this came out of nowhere for you, if we had a way to get the news to you we would have
Duncan: It is ok. I guess Clarence never thought I would get to be able to come home, so he gave me hope, but I wish he would of told me the truth, it would of been easier, but I will be fine. I got Lily to keep me busy, and of course getting other parts of my life on track.
Logan: Speaking of Lily, why don't you go get her, and bring her in to see us, I am sure she will love seeing us, and baby Megan
Duncan: Of course but before she gets to see baby megan, any chance I can hold her first
Veronica: (laughing) of course
Duncan: She is adorable, and I have to say when I heard you guys were naming her Megan I teared up a bit, I mean it brought so many memories flooding back
Logan: Meg was our friend too, and it seemed, it just seemed right
Duncan: (smiling) Yes well what is really poignant is you all givI think I am gonna go get Lily now
Veronica: Ok, where is she
Duncan: She is with Parker?
Veronica: Oh, well she is in good hands then.
A few minutes later Duncan brings in Lily, and the rest of Logan and Veronica's friends join them, with all of the issues of the past resolved. The all chat and catch Duncan up on all that has happened, most of which he knew about. The all laugh and enjoy their time together not knowing there was a real threat to all of their happiness.