Story So Far: Logan Echolls has finished college and is living in LA. After a call from his friend Dick Casablancas, Logan and Casey Gant headed to an LAPD precinct to get their friend from jail only to find out that the lead detective wanted to question them as well. Both of them were very surprised to see that Veronica Mars, FBI agent was the one who entered the interrogation rooms to question them. Dick was arrested and has a bail hearing after the long weekend.

Chapter 2

In his car, Logan gets out his cell phone and turns it on. He sees he has quite a few messages. Three are from his secretary, five from Casey, six from various women he knows and there is one message from Dick's lawyer. He notices he doesn't have any messages from Dick. He depresses the button and listens to the messages from Casey. The first is timed four hours ago and Casey reports that he is on his way home. The second is timed an hour later and asks Logan to call him as soon as he gets out. The third is two hours ago and informs Logan that he can't get a hold of Dick or his lawyer either. The fourth one tells Logan to call him as soon as he get this message. Finally in the fifth message, Logan can hear that Casey is very upset. He tells Logan he heard from Dick's lawyer and to just come over to his house as soon as he can. Worried he listens to the message from Dick's lawyer. He sucks his breath in surprise and upset as he is updated on Dick's arrest and court date on Tuesday morning. No wonder Casey sounded so freaked out.

Logan immediately dials Casey. When his friend answers Logan curtly tells his friend, "I'm out now. I'll meet you at my place in fifteen minutes." He adds firmly, "We'll talk then." He hangs up before Casey can talk, starts his car and heads towards his mansion. One thing he learned from dating Veronica in high school, it is easy to put listening devices in his car and phone.

In the theater room at Logan's mansion, an agitated dark haired young man paces. "Fuck," he swears as the walks. He is absolutely certain there is no way that they can be overheard here. He has paid good money to ensure he has a room that is safe from prying ears and eyes.

He pauses as he thinks about what Veronica was trying to tell him. He gets her comment about putting a lot of people in prison. Dick is in Federal custody and she helped put him there but he is just not sure what she meant about what goes around, comes around. He knows those two things are true because Veronica's favorite color is not green; that is his favorite color.

He was initially shocked when he learned that Veronica didn't ask Casey very many questions or keep him in custody very long. Knowing Veronica, it was probably a ploy to upset him. She let him stew waiting for Dick and Logan to get out of the Sheriff's Department. In turn she made Logan wait a few hours before she even entered his interrogation room and then she questioned him for almost two hours.

Since he arrived home he has learned that his assistant, head of his security team at the office and the mansion as well as his housekeeper have already been questioned by federal agents. They all described one as a short, blonde female and with her was a tall, light brown haired male. Logan imagines it was Veronica and her partner.

Casey is reporting the same. Casey asks, "What are we going to do about Dick? His lawyer says there is no way to get him out before Tuesday." He runs a hand through his hair and adds, "At least he got an early court time on Tuesday."

Absently Logan nods his agreement and resumes pacing. He talks to Casey about what Veronica told him about the two truths and a lie. He tells his friend that Veronica's favorite color is not green so he knows the other two statements are the truth. He frowns as he thinks and finally asserts, "I originally wondered if she was threatening me about going to prison but now I think she was telling me that the charges are serious against Dick" He ponders, "I am not sure about the statement of what goes around does come around."

Still anxious he runs both of his hands through his hair and leaves his hand on his head as he thinks. Finally he stops in front of where Casey is sitting and lets his breath out on a puff. He thinks aloud, "'What goes around comes around' usually means a person gets back what they gave." He looks at his friend and asks, "What does that mean to you?"

"I guess I think it means 'you reap what you sow; how you treat others comes back to you kind of thing," the publisher answers slowly.

They both think about what Veronica could have been telling Logan. Finally Logan throws himself into a chair and leans his head back in frustration. He closes his eyes as he thinks. He knows he is missing something. Veronica was trying to communicate something to him without saying it out loud.

Casey watches Logan from his seat. He remains quiet giving his friend time and space to think. Finally Logan says, "If I am reading Ronnie's first statement right, she thinks Dick is going to go to Federal prison."

Casey looks worried at the thought. He says, "Maybe Veronica meant that Dick is going to have to stay in prison until he gets bail."

Frowning Logan says, "No, I get the feeling she thinks he is going to be convicted and go to jail."

Upset Casey says, "I don't know exactly what the FBI thinks Dick did. I guess it would help to understand what was in that box he took to Vegas. Veronica sure seemed interested in some files that she said were in the trunk."

Logan agrees. He says, "She asked me a lot of questions about what was in the trunk of Dick's car."

Casey shares, "I talked to Dick's mom. She says that even with her connections she couldn't get Dick out before Tuesday." He pauses and adds, "She also said that he was just like his father, trying to be a big man, doing illegal deals."

Logan frowns and demands, "Illegal deals? What is she talking about?"

Shaking his head Casey answers, "I don't really know. The only thing I can think of is that mortgage company that Dick's investment guy got him to put some of his money in."

Thinking back Logan tries to recall what Dick told him about it. Rubbing his forehead he discloses, "I don't remember much about it except Dick complaining because the company went bust and he lost his money."

"Yeah," Casey agrees, "He was pissed because he was hoping to make big returns on his money." They are both quiet for a few minutes and the tired CEO says, "Well it isn't illegal to lose an investment. " He looks at his friend and asks, "What did Dick tell you he was taking to Vegas?"

Logan responds, "Just some papers his investment guy wanted him to deliver to his partner in Vegas."

Frowning Casey points out, "He could have sent them himself. Why did he get Dick to deliver them?

Shaking his head slowly, Logan answers, "I didn't think too much about it. I guess I just figured that Dick told him we were going and agreed to take them for him." He suggests, "The FBI is very interested in that box. I am guessing there was more in it than simple investment files."

"I wonder if Dick knows what he transported? He wouldn't have involved us if he knew it was something that could get us in trouble," Casey asserts.

Agreeing Logan sits up and puts his hand on his knees. He suggests, "If all he did was transport a box, he should get bail on Tuesday. Then we can talk to him about the charges against him." Taking a deep breath Logan says, "I can't get over the look in Veronica's eyes. She was definitely warning me. She could have been warning me that we could be charged as well. She did emphasize the part about putting a lot of people in federal penitentiary."

Casey frowns and claims, "My lawyer says that they don't have enough evidence to charge me as an accessory."

Logan looks at Casey meeting his gaze and says meaningfully, "Right now they don't have the evidence." Running his hand through his hair he adds, "This is Veronica we are talking about. She is like a dog with a bone when she is trying to find out the truth."

Casey takes a long pull of his beer as he thinks about how persistent Veronica was in high school. She worked for almost two years to solve Lilly's murder. Imagine that direction coupled with the resources of the FBI.

Standing Logan says, "I think I better call Bettina and find out what she knows."

Agreeing Casey declares, "I'm hungry. I'll go and see what Mrs. H. left you for supper."

Logan smiles a little because Casey comes over to his mansion as often as he can. He really loves Mrs. H.'s cooking. He is always trying to lure her away to work for him.

The two men head down the hallway towards the kitchen area. Logan turns into the den to use the house phone while Casey walks all the way to the kitchen.

A while later an obvious upset and exasperated Logan arrives in the kitchen to have supper. He looks at Casey and at his friend's look of question, shares, "It took longer to get the information we needed to know because Bettina had to explain in detail how it is not her fault how Cassidy and now Dick turned out."

Casey grimaces in understanding. He has had many dealings with her over the years. Nothing has ever been her fault.

Going over to the warmer, Logan pulls out the casserole dish of chili Mrs. H. left for him. He sees that there are fresh buns as well. He inhales, a contented look on his handsome face. "I am glad you left some for me," he tells his friend a little sarcastically.

Not affected, Casey looks up from his dinner and reports, "It's delicious!"

Logan fills his plate and then sits across from Casey who pushes a glass of ice water across the island to his friend. Meeting Casey's gaze, Logan quietly conveys, "After we eat, we should talk."

Seeing that his friend has something important to tell him, Casey merely nods before he takes another bite of his delicious meal.

Later the two young men are back sitting in the secure theater room discussing what Bettina told Logan on the phone. Casey almost disbelieving summarizes the situation, "So Dick wasn't just an investor, he is named as one of the main officers of the company?"

Logan nods and adds, "The FBI is after the company for breaking all sorts of codes in the Investment Trading Act. In other words they bilked a bunch of people out of their hard earned money. "

Sitting back in the comfortable black leather chair, Casey shakes his head and states, "I can't believe Dick was involved in anything like that. He never mentioned anything to me about being on the Board of this company. I just thought the firm was investing for him." After a pause he adds emotionally, "This is a big legal mess!"

His foot tapping restlessly as he talks, Logan finishes telling his friend about how Bettina's husband talked to the DA and that there is more than enough evidence to convict Dick. He adds derisively, "Bettina is more worried about how this will look for her than what might happen to Dick."

"She has always been a selfish bitch," Casey agrees.

Looking at his upset friend Logan talks about how if Dick was involved in the company then he may not get bail. Casey thinks about how Dick might actually have to go to trial and that he may have to stay in prison until the trial. Genuinely worried about his friend Casey conveys his concern, "Dick will not do well in prison. He doesn't handle being stuck inside well."

Frowning Logan points out, "I am more worried about him getting hurt in the general prison population." Logan stands and starts to pace as he thinks. He knows or knew Veronica well. When she met his gaze after she started the game of two truths, Logan could see she was trying to tell him something. When she could see he didn't understand, she got a little smirk like he would soon find out. He knows that look she gets when she knows something someone else doesn't know. The more he thinks about it, the more he doesn't think it is her truth about the fact she has put a lot of people in federal prison that gave her that tiny smirk. She would assume he knows about Dick's close involvement with the company that is under FBI investigation. No he is missing something and it has to do with her truth that what goes around, comes around. Logan knows that there is no love lost between the two of them. Dick thinks Veronica is a bitch and of course he hates how their breakups affected his best friend. For her part, Veronica doesn't believe that Dick ever felt bad for anything he did to her even setting her up to be raped. He stops and sucks in a breath as he realizes what she meant. One of the last conversations Logan can remember them having was after Dick forwarded her embarrassing video with Piz to everyone he knew. Veronica asked Dick why he would do that and he told her that she is always taking pictures and ruining peoples' lives; now the shoe is on the other foot. He taunted, "What goes around, comes around Ronnie." She had walked out without saying anything further and Dick had laughed loudly yelling, "Too bad he didn't fuck you from behind. That would have been really entertaining." When Logan had got after Dick for talking to Veronica like that, he had scoffed at Logan and asked why he even cared what happened to her after all the shit she pulled on him.

Casey notices that Logan has stopped pacing and has a funny look on his face. He checks, "Logan?"

Logan looks at Casey and reveals slowly, "I think I know what Veronica meant." He sits beside his friend and tells him about the last confrontation between Dick and Veronica.

Shocked that Dick would say something like that to Veronica, Casey looks at Logan in obvious question. Logan explains, "It is poetic justice that Dick who didn't care that she was raped or that she was filmed without her knowledge, now has to worry about being community soap." He adds, "The kicker for Veronica will be that Dick put himself in this situation. She didn't have to do anything." Meeting Casey's' gaze he adds solemnly, "Karma can be a bitch."

Logan and Casey silently ponder the fact that their friend may be vulnerable in prison. Casey asks worriedly, "Will Dick's lawyer be able to keep him segregated if he can't get bail?"

"I don't know," Logan says obviously concerned. He reveals, "Big Dick and my father both were put in general population until their trials. They both had pretty powerful teams of lawyers."

Trying to remain positive, Casey suggests, "Maybe Veronica is wrong and Dick will get bail."

Logan looks at Casey and replies, "Maybe but I honestly doubt it. She is way more familiar with the justice system than we are and she knows the evidence they have against Dick."

"Dick's mom might be able to ensure that he is safe in prison," the worried young executive suggests.

Nodding Logan says, "She is a horrible mother but she will do what she can. The problem is her husband is in politics and he won't do anything to risk his future re-election."

There is short silence as both men think about what can be done to help Dick. Logan claims, "Having money will help." He stands and begins to pace again as he thinks, "Do you know anyone in the attorney general's office or the federal prison system?" They talk about it and decide to call their friends and see what they can do for Dick. They both have extensive contacts; hopefully they will know someone who can help Dick.

Logan is worried about his friend and he marvels that when he went to the precinct to get Dick, he had really not understood the depth of Dick's problems. He comes back to Casey's voice, "Maybe Veronica can put in a good word for Dick to keep him safe."

Logan frowns as he thinks about Casey's suggestion. He pauses his pacing when he is standing in front of Casey and looks down at him. He ponders aloud, "She has always been big on knowing people and doing favors for them so she can get favors in return. I wouldn't doubt she knows people in the prison."

Casey points out, "Dick has always been an ass to her. I seriously doubt she will help him."

Logan looks upset and shares, "It is worse than you think. Dick carried her to a bedroom at Shelley's party the year Lilly was murdered and encouraged Cassidy to rape her." Logan looks at Casey and reveals, "When Beav was done he left her there and there may have been others."

Casey looks horrified and it is obvious that he doesn't even know what to say. Logan explains what happened that night and how Veronica woke up without her underwear and sore. He tells him how she went to the police and what Sheriff Lamb said to her. He finally says, "After that night, she cut her hair and got tough."

Casey is really shocked. He left that party early. He tells Logan about Veronica throwing herself at him and how he resisted. He says, "She came and quizzed me about what I saw almost two years later."

Logan thinking about Dick's situation, absently says, "She finally decided to find out what happened to her."

After a few minutes of silence Casey slowly says, "I had no idea..." He stops and he looks upset by what he has heard. He had no idea what Dick had done to her. No wonder she hated him in high school.

Logan shakes his head and waves an arm as he admits, "I knew she was being tormented by the kids at school. I had no idea that it had gotten physical." He pauses and shrugs, "I apologized to her but how can you really expect forgiveness for making it OK to hurt someone?"

Casey shakes his head in disbelief. He thinks aloud, "And I always thought she was seriously wacked for carrying a taser." He shakes his head again and says, "I didn't know she had been physically hurt."

Logan can see that Casey does feel badly at how the tiny blonde must have felt. He shares, "Yeah, I guess that was why I was so protective of her when we started dating. I couldn't trust the 09er guys anymore; one or some of them physically hurt her. Logan walks over and plops down into a chair. He runs his hand through his hair and admits openly, "I don't think she ever really trusted me again. She said she did but she didn't. Without the trust, we didn't make it." He hesitates and then adds honestly, "Even though she couldn't learn to trust with me. I really hope she did even if it is with someone else."

Casey sees the pain on Logan's face and he thinks about how messed up that time was. Lilly Kane was murdered. Duncan stopped talking to Veronica. Everyone turned their back on Mr. Mars and harassed the tiny blonde. Then she was raped by who the people who used to be her friends. If that wasn't bad enough, Logan's mother killed herself and his father was arrested and tried for Lilly's murder. It's too much! No wonder Logan and Veronica's relationship never made it. Logan was a mess back then and Veronica became hard and untrusting. The CEO sees that Logan is still deep in his own thoughts. Casey's own musings turn to the petite blonde who he helped torment in high school and in spite of that, she helped him when his grandmother died. He finds he hopes that the years away from Neptune have been as good for her as they have been for Logan. He and Logan have become close friends since they reconnected when they both moved to LA. Logan is a responsible, contributing member of society now. He is not the wild, uncaring, selfish rich teenager Casey used to know. He has really grown up. In fact, they both have really come a long way.

Logan sighs audibly and laments, "I can't believe that tonight Dick is sitting in a jail cell. This whole thing is so fucked up." Carrying on, Logan says, "Somehow we have to help him. I can't believe he was on the board of an investment company that failed and is being investigated by the government. He may have invested but there is no way he was running the company. He and John were in South America for three months last winter."

The two men discuss the situation and agree to both call their contacts and see what they can do to help Dick get bail. After Casey heads home, Logan sits on his deck and watches the waves hit the beach. The thinks about the fact he saw Veronica today. He often wondered how he would feel when he saw her again. He rarely hears any news about her. Last year he ran into Mac at a coffee shop and learned that Veronica was indeed an agent in the FBI but he didn't ask if she was in a relationship or married. He just didn't want to think about that. Thinking about the petite blonde woman who has meant so much to him, he has to admit that she looks good. She was very professional and kept her expression neutral most of the time. His mind drifts back to their ill fated relationship in high school and college. She is definitely the one who got away. She is the only woman he ever imagined marrying.

The young woman that is in Logan's thoughts tonight arrives at her home. She nods and smiles at the security guard sitting at the front desk. Pulling out her key she inserts it in the lock and turns it clockwise. The elevator door opens and without much conscious thought she steps in, inserts her key in the fob for her floor and turns it. Once the elevator doors close and the elevator starts to move, she waits patiently for the doors to open at her floor. Once they do, she automatically pulls her key out and pushes the button for the lobby. Exiting the elevator, she walks down the short hallway to the door of her condo. Using a second key she enters her condo immediately feeling a sense of home. She resets her alarm and puts her gun and ID away before she heads to the kitchen. She bought this condo when she was transferred back to LA. She got a great deal on it. The building was older but the lobby and the security system were newly renovated. Her condo was one of the ones that desperately needed renovation. She fell in love with it and wasn't afraid of the work. For the first six months she was here in LA, she was working on cases with her partner who was transferred at the same time or she was working on her condo. All the time and effort has been worth it. She is doing well at work; they are giving her extra training and her evaluations have all been very good. She loves working with Derek and they make a good team. Her condo, post renovation, has a decent sized master bedroom and bathroom with a small walk in closet. The second bedroom is small but adequate to fit a double sized bed. The former third bedroom is tiny but has been converted into den. The living room and dining room are quite large and the kitchen looks good with freshly stained cupboards, a new marble counter top and a small, serviceable island. She loves the deck with its view of the downtown buildings. There are lots of restaurants and stores within walking distance. Her father, Wallace and Weevil like increased security at her building and Veronica has to admit, she feels safe in her new home. Most of all she loves being back on the west coast. She is able to visit her father more often and he comes and stays with her when he has a case in LA. She has more time with Mac and Wallace who both live in LA. As a bonus she has reconnected with Weevil who is still working with her father at Mars Investigations.

Honestly, she hasn't had the time or the courage to look Logan up since she moved. He is frequently in the tabloids most often with a different beautiful woman on his arm. He seems to be doing very well without her so she works hard at her career and sees her friends when she has time. After eating the take out tacos she picked up on the way home, Veronica sits on her deck and looks out at the view. She feels very out of sorts right now and knows that it is because she saw Logan today. She only wished it wasn't in an interrogation room. He looks as handsome as ever. Her thoughts drift back into the times in high school and college they were dating.

The next afternoon, Casey and Logan go for lunch after surfing. Neither has been able to find anyone in their considerable list of contacts who can keep Dick safe in prison if he doesn't get bail. They have lots of contacts who are going to call people they know in the DA's and Attorney General's office on Dick's behalf but neither think that they have enough contacts to get Dick out on bail. He is definitely a flight risk and if he was part of the company that defrauded its clients, he will not be granted bail.

Logan is saying, "I imagine Veronica hates Dick but it's not her call if he is charged or let go. She only gets the information."

Casey nods but says, "She won't want to protect him in prison will she?"

"I don't know her now. I don't know what has happened to her since she left Neptune." He pauses and says, "I just don't know." He looks over at Casey and says, "If Veronica is right and the charges are serious, Dick won't get bail. I don't know how else to help make sure Dick stays safe if we can't get him out of jail." He thinks for a few seconds and adds, "We have to do something."

Casey nods in understanding. He says, "What do you think we should do?"

Logan sighs and says reluctantly, "I guess we need to talk to Veronica." Logan reaches for his cell phone and wallet. He pulls out the card Veronica gave him, programs in the number and dials it. After a few rings it is picked up and Logan hears Veronica's voice, "Hello Logan."

He sighs a little and comments, "I guess I should have known you would have my number."

She doesn't say anything. Logan hears music in the background. He asks, "Am I disturbing you?"

There is a pause and she questions, "Is there something you wanted to talk to me about?"

Logan getting straight to the point states, "I need to talk to you in private."

Her voice formal, the tiny FBI agent responds, "If you need to talk to me in person it will have to wait until Tuesday."

"Veronica please, it's important." he asks her.

He can hear her moving away from the noise and suddenly it is quiet. He thinks she shut a door. "What I mean Logan is that I am not in town this holiday weekend." She finishes with, "Call me on Monday night. I'll be back in LA then."

Casey sees that Veronica has refused to see Logan even though he practically begged her. He also sees that she ended the call without saying goodbye as Logan was left with the phone to his ear. He guesses, "She wasn't receptive?"

Logan shakes his head and says, "I imagine her phone could be monitored. She told me she is out of town until Monday night and to call her back then." He pauses and tells Casey, "When we secretly dated we used to say ordinary things to each other but emphasize a certain word to get the secret meaning across." Casey frowns as he listens. Logan finishes, "I think Veronica was telling me to come and see her this weekend."

Casey quizzes, "You said she said she was out of town?"

Logan nods and says, "I am going to guess Neptune to see her father; it is the holiday weekend." He thinks about how neither he nor Casey have any family to celebrate the holiday with.

Casey nods and tells his friend, "I still have the mansion there."

Logan sighs and says with faux enthusiasm, "Let's go back to hell.'

Hours later Logan, settled into the expensive mansion, pulls out a black nondescript prepaid cell phone and depresses a button. He and Casey kept their return to Neptune as inconspicuous as possible. Logan drove his new SUV, they entered the mansion through the back way, parked in the garage and entered the mansion through the garage door.

Veronica answers the unknown number, "Hello."

His voice clipped, Logan questions, "Is this Amy's Ice Cream Parlor?"

Easily recognizing his voice, she answers, "Noooo. You have the wrong number."

Logan checks, "Amy's? The one on the beach?"

"No, you have the wrong number," she finishes by hanging up.

Casey looking at Logan as he shuts off the speaker phone, questions, "How can you be sure she understood?"

Logan answers quietly, "She repeated the exact same sentence twice. That was always our cue that the other understood."

"So we're headed to Amy's?" Casey guesses.

Logan smirks and says, "No, the beach."