Wow…. It has been a while since I have updated! I really don't have any excuse for not updating except that I haven't felt like writing. I hope I haven't lost too many readers because of this prolonged hiatus. Thanks for reading. I am sorry that I overreacted about the readership. I appreciate everyone who reviewed. Here is the new chapter that I promised. People also commented on how Logan and Veronica were 12 when they met. This is true, I didn't check my facts. I am also looking for a beta, so if you know one, or are one, just drop me a line.
Chapter 11: The Guest List and Annoying Friends…Again
Logan and Veronica are planning Logan's 25th birthday party. They are planning on telling everyone about the baby at this party.
"Should we send out actual invitations, or just call everyone?" asks Veronica
"How about we make an invitation only facebook event, it will take about 5 minutes." Said Logan
"Good thinking, so who do we want to invite?" asks Veronica "It's your party, so you get control"
"I think we should invite Madison, Conner, and Weevil" said Logan. Veronica is about to interrupt, but Logan stops her "If we invited Madison and Conner they will realize that we are serious, serious enough to be having a baby. And Weevil is a pretty cool guy"
"You are so awesome" said Veronica as she gets up and gives Logan a passionate kiss. She keeps kissing until they both end up on the couch reaching for clothes
"What's gotten into you babe?" asks Logan as he reaches into his wallet for a condom.
"It's the pregnancy hormones, why are you getting a condom?" asks Veronica "I'm pretty sure that you can't get pregnant when you are already pregnant"
"I guess your right… Let's take this to the bedroom"
They emerge about an hour later after a refreshing shower.
"I think I am going to like the pregnant Veronica" said Logan
"I'm not, the morning sickness had begun" said Veronica
"I'm sorry babe, I'll get you some vitamins that should help" said Logan "Why don't we go ahead and make the facebook event"
They log onto Veronica's facebook account and create a new event
Event Name: Logan's 25th Birthday Party
Event Location: Echolls's house:
2350 S. Tulip Ave
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Event Date: October 24th, 2010
Event Time: 5:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.
R.S.V.P.: Call Veronica, or R.S.V.P. on FB
Event Details: Come and join us for Logan's Birthday. This is a low-key party. BYOB if you wish. And be prepared for a surprise!
They add the friends that they want to invite, about 25 people total.
"I am so excited for this party" said Veronica "I think that we just need to get the food together and the cake and then we should be good"
"Cake!" said Logan as he jumped up and down "I want something with lots and lots of chocolate"
"Ok, I have the day free until 4, I'm meeting with the HR people to discuss my maternity leave" said Veronica "Do you want to go to Sugar Daddies to taste some cakes?"
"Sure thing, bobcat" said Logan and he goes to get his keys from the key bowl "I'll drive"
Logan and Veronica go out to get into Big Bird "I think you need a new car, you've had this one forever and a day" said Veronica "Why do you still have it?"
"I never told you this, but I kept this baby around and took such good care of it to show you that I don't need a new car every six months" said Logan "But now that you have realized that I need a new one, I think I'll look into getting a new one on Tuesday, It's my day off. Look at it like a birthday present to myself"
"Good, you deserve it hon" said Veronica as they drove away
Veronica and Logan walk into Sugar Daddies and talk to the woman at the counter and asked to test some cakes
"Do you have any flavor in mind?" asked the woman
"Chocolate!" exclaimed Logan "The more the better"
"Alright, I think that I have a few options that you might like. Is it for your birthday sir?" asked the woman
"Yes it is number 25" said Logan just like a little kid
"Awe.. honey you are such a baby" said Veronica
"haha… let's hope I grow up after number 25, or you just might have two babies to take care of" laughed Logan as he tried a bite of a chocolate raspberry truffle cake "Yuck, babe try some of this" Logan fed Veronica a bite
"Yeah… that's defiantly not for you" said Veronica "Can we skip the chocolate-fruit combos. Logan doesn't care for fruit"
"Sure thing miss. I think that I have three or four flavors he will love" said the woman as she brought out three slices of cake "This first one is a s'mores cake. It is one of our newer cakes"
Logan and Veronica both tried the cake.
"yumm… this tastes really good" said Logan as he looked at Veronica who had a sour look on her face "I guess not…."
"I don't really care for marshmallows, they are too slimy" said Veronica "Can we try another?"
"Sure, this is our famous German Chocolate" said the woman
"No" said Logan "no nuts"
"Alrighty, well I think that this is the one you love. We call it our triple chocolate with extra chocolate" said the woman as she handed them the plate
As soon as Logan tasted the cake he started jumping up and down "Veronica, can we please please get this cake!"
"Of course sweety, If you love it so much!" said Veronica "We need a cake large enough to serve 25 people. I need it to say at the top Happy 25th Logan and on the bottom Congrats L and V"
"Sure thing miss, I'll have this ready for you on Saturday" said the woman
"Thanks!" said Veronica
"So… how long until your meeting with HR?" asks Logan
"In about an hour and a half… what do you have in mind?" asks Veronica.
"Well… You know how I love to have your approval of all of my life changes, haircuts, wardrobe changes, etcetera. Do you wanna go window shop for cars? I don't have enough time before my meeting or yours for that matter to buy, but I would really like your help." Said Logan with a smile
"Sure babe, so what are you thinking a beemer, or a jag?" asks Veronica as she climbs into the Xterra.
"Actually, I was thinking something safer like a Subaru Tribeca." Said Logan " Not everything needs to be big and flashy, and I think that this will be perfect for when the little Echolls arrives"
"Wow… you really have grown up." Said Veronica "I think that I have been a fabulous influence on you sweetheart"
Logan and Veronica spend about a half an hour looking at mid-sized SUVS. Much to Veronica's surprise Logan didn't care about RMPS or Entertainment systems, instead he was inquiring about safety ratings, On Star, and airbags.
"Wow babe. I think you handled this excursion very well. I think that the Tribeca looks like the car for us." Says Veronica with a grin "Can you imagine me and you riding down the PCH with a little baby in a car seat in the back, heading for the park?" Veronica has a goofy grin and is staring out the window
Out of nowhere Logan bursts in "Do you think that I am going to be a good father?" he asks "I know that I didn't have the best role model, but I try and your dad has really grown on me. I see how he acts with you. I really hope I don't screw this up. If I start to mess up this up, this kid up, you have to let me know"
"Sweetheart. I totally think that you can handle this. If anything having Aaron as your father will make you a better father. You know exactly how to not act. I love you, You love me, and WE love this baby. Everything will work out." Said Veronica as she grabs Logan's hand
"Really, you think so?" asks Logan
"Sure babe" says Veronica as she kisses Logan's hand
"Ok, I am really excited about this kid" said Logan with a grin
Logan had made the transition from Accounting to PR. The funniest thing of all. His first day on the job, and he has to cover up some actors drug ring. The actor… yupp that's right the one, the only Conner Larkin.
"Hey babe" Logan says as he walks in from work "So get this, my first PR job, Conner Larkin's drug scandal"
"That's funny." Said Veronica "Mac has decided that she wants to start wedding shopping, so I am going with her tomorrow to look for her dress as well as mine and Parker's"
"Oh.. are you going to tell her about the baby?" asks Logan
"I don't think so… I want it to be a surprise, So I'll just suggest that she doesn't decide on the bridesmaid dresses at first" said Veronica "Although, I do want to tell"
Veronica was cut off by the ringing of Logan's cell phone "This is Logan. Yes, Hi Conner. Yes Conner, I know that we have been friends for a while. Yes I do realize that you were invited to my wedding. No Conner, I do not intend for you to be arrested. Yes Conner I will do my best" said Logan. He growled and hung up his phone " what were you saying?"
"Ha. I bet you are really missing accounting right not." Said Veronica with a giggle "Anywho, I think we should tell my dad and Alicia before the party. They deserve to hear it first"
"I totally agree. Should we tell them tonight at dinner?" asks Logan as he reads a text from Conner
"Yeah. Let me change and then we can go" said Veronica
She changes out of her business suit into jeans and a nice top. Logan is outside waiting, he has removed his jacket and tie and is ready to go. He is typing away on his blackberry when Veronica returns
"Alright now Conner is getting on my nerves. You ready to go?" asks Veronica
"Sure thing babe. Im turning it off for the night. God, why are all of our friends so fucking annoying?" says Logan
"I'm not sure but we wouldn't have it any other way."
Keith and Alicia grilled steaks and made baked potatoes for dinner. They could tell something was up, there was a look on their faces
"So, would you mind telling me what's wrong?" asks Keith as he passes Logan a potato
"Nothing is wrong sir, although we do have some exciting news that we would like to share with you" said Logan and he grabs Veronica's hand
"Dad, Alicia. We are really excited, and I hope that you are too" said Veronica as Keith and Alicia we waiting intently "I'm pregnant, were gonna have a baby"
Keith and Alicia jump up, almost knocking over the table. They run over and hug the kids "I am so happy for you two" Alicia says
"I'm gonna be a granddaddy! You two just made my day. That's it, were breaking out baby videos. Veronica, I want you to see how obnoxious you were as a baby" said Keith as he runs through the house to get the movies. Alicia follows him saying "Babe, don't mess anything up!"
"So, you think that their happy?" asks Logan
"I think so" grinned Veronica as Keith runs out with the movies
Keith puts one in, and they bring their dinner to the couch and start watching
The movie comes on "Come here to your mommy" said Lianne
With that Veronica realized, no matter how anger her mother makes her, she is her mother and she needs to talk to her.
So…. How did you like it? Review please, it will keep me happy and in the writing mood! Coming up, Logan's party, Dinner with Agent Daniels, and Veronica trying to mend her relationship with her mother.