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Chapter 3

The coast is clear, you can wake up now Logan chuckled and stole a look at Veronica. V, are you going to wake up? Honey? Huh, I guess she really was tired. Glancing over at her again, Logan reached over and tucked her hair back behind her ear. His heart swelled and tears came to his eyes as he thought about the child, their child, developing inside her. Hard to believe that we wasted our entire senior year in high school and most of freshman year in college by being stubborn. Thank God, for Duncan and Meg.

Logan took hold of Veronicas hand and drove the rest of the way home, thinking about their history.

After his father had been arrested and the press started hounding, Logan decided it would be for the best if he and Veronica didnt see each other anymore. Not only was he worried about her being smeared by the media, he was also concerned that he was just a little too much like his father. After all, he had inflicted pain, albeit verbal instead of physical, on a daily basis. His favorite target? None other than Miss Mars.

Senior year had been hard for Logan. Not so much because of the shunning from the 09ers, he never really cared what they thought about him anyway. But Veronica was a totally different story. He missed her, wanted her, and wanted to blame her all over again. Shes the one that couldnt let it go. She just had to find the truth and damn any and all cost. She did. She found the truth and the cost was what was left of his dysfunctional family. She was the one that had shattered his whole world.

And yet, he watched her, when he thought that nobody was looking. Just wanting to make sure that she was really doing ok. He smiled when she smiled. He could hear her laugh from across the quad and his face would light up, briefly, only to be replaced with the agony of knowing that her laughter would never be for him again.

He found out that she was the one that cleaned off his locker every morning. He had needed to speak with Clemmons early one morning and spotted her car in the parking lot. When he walked in, he peaked around the corner to where his locker was located, hoping to catch a glimpse of her. There she was, Wallace beside her as always, scrubbing away and muttering under her breath.

Damn it, Wallace. Why cant they just leave him alone? Hasnt he been through enough? Didnt I put him through enough?, she started to cry. Gut wrenching sobs broke past her normally tough exterior. Logan had wanted to run over to her and hold her much the same way she had held him at the Sunset Regent.

Wallace wrapped his arms around Veronicas shaking shoulders, Hey, Logans tough. Hes doing ok. You should know, youre the one thats keeping tabs on him. Yeah, I see you looking at him when you think nobodys looking at you. V, why dont you talk to him? I know that you still love him. Maybe you guys could work this whole mess out.

Veronica was already shaking her head, No, Wallace. He made it perfectly clear that he no longer wanted anything to do with me. Its better this wayDont look at me like that. If I keep telling myself that, then this emptiness inside me will eventually go away. I want him to be happy, even if that means hes not a part of my life anymore. A small, sad smile crossed her lips.

Ok, Super Fly, Ill let it gofor now, but if you dont return to your normal perky selfIm gonna talk to him myself and its not gonna be pretty. Got me?

Yeah Wallace. I got ya. Youre campaigning for that BFF of the Year Award, arent you?

I love you so much, Veronica. You and our kids are my whole world, Logan whispered as he pulled into their driveway. Parking the car, he leaned over to his wife, kissed her on her cheek, Hey, Baby, Wake up. Were home.

A sleepy smile on her face, Veronica opened her eyes, Hey you. I was just dreaming about you.

Really, was it a good dream? Erotic? wiggling his eyebrows, Logan smirked.

Well, she looked down at her hands, I could tell you about it Looking up at him from underneath her lashes. Huskily, she continued, But Id rather show you. As she finished, she leaned over and licked his bottom lip. What do you say? Race you up the stairs? With that, Veronica lunged out of the car and dashed to the door.

Behind her, she heard Logan cry out, Thats not fair. You cheated! Laughing, Veronica hurried to unlock the door. A shriek erupted from her when suddenly Logan picked her up and tossed her over his shoulder. Smacking her on her ass, Thats what you get for teasing me. Like you were going to win a race against me, ha. You, my love, have little legs. All I had to do was take 3 steps to catch you.

How very caveman of you, Logan. Dont you think you should put me down now? And, by the way, stop making fun of me because Im short! You just remember, buddy, Im scrappy and I have given birth twice without the benefit of an epidural, Veronica was trying to be serious but failing miserably. A slight moan breaking free from her as Logan started to stroke his hand up and down the back of her thigh, cupping his hand to trail his fingers up the inside of her legs and stopping just short of her core.

Logan, we need to be inside that house, like 2 minutes ago. Her voice was breathy. She reached down and swatted him on the butt to get him moving. Mush, I cant wait much longer.

Logan let his knuckle graze her crotch and she gasped, Whats your hurry? I thought you liked the anticipation?

Ok, Im going to explain this one last timeOh GodIm pregnantOhhand extremely hornyUh, Oh, right there, yeahif I dont have you buried inside of me in the next minute, I might literally die, Veronica was breathless and writhing on his shoulder. She grasped his hips with both hands in an attempt to steady herself.

Slowly, Logan eased her down his body. Holding her thighs and bringing her legs down and apart as he settled her against the wall of the entryway and himself between her thighs. Smirking against her lips, he started to grind against her. Well, why didnt you tell me that first off? I would have pulled the car into the garage and you into the backseat. We wouldnt even be in this position, not that its a bad position to

Veronica cut off his rambling with a heated kiss. You talk too much. Now, I believe I told you to mush. Take me to bed, Logan. I need you now. Veronica had been peppering his face and neck with kisses throughout her little speech, but with the last word, she bit down on the nerve that ran along the junction of his shoulder and neck.

Logan shuddered, Alright, youve convinced me. Im mushing. They stumbled up the stairs, down the hall, and through the bedroom door. Neither wanted to lose contact with the other. Clothes were scattered all throughout their house as they struggled to strip each other.

Anyone watching would have thought they were newlyweds, instead of a married couple of almost 7 years with 2 kids and another on the way. Then again, they had always been passionate. Their relationship, whether it was friendship, rivalry, or lovers, had been so hot. It made them think they were going to burn up.

Falling in a graceless heap onto their bed, Logan began to kiss his way down her neck. Pausing to suck on the spot on her neck that made her roll her head back and pant. Smiling, he continued his trek south along her neck and collarbone. He pressed lips to the top of her breast as he slid her bra off her shoulders. Her breath caught as he licked her nipple, she groaned and he suckled hard, then trailed his tongue across her body to her other nipple gave it equal attention.

Sliding his hand down her abdomen, he stretched up to graze her lips with his again. Veronica sucked his bottom lip in and caught it with her teeth. Groaning, Logan lightly ran his fingertips up her inner thighs. Looking deep into her eyes, Logan slipped one finger into her. He leaned down, traced her lips with his tongue. Logan, please she whispered, moving to the rhythm he set with his finger. He slipped another digit into her and she bucked hard against him.

What is it you want, my love? Logans breath feathered her neck.

More, I want moreits justohnot enoughI want you, Veronica stuttered out. Logan resumed his path down her body. Kissing everything along the way. He dipped his tongue into her navel, smiling widely at the though of her inny turning into an outy as her pregnancy progressed. That thought caused his, already extremely hard, erection to swell even more.

The first swipe of his tongue across her clit made her arch off of the bed and grab his head with both hands. Electricity jolted through her body. He slid his hands under her hips and dragged her closer to his mouth. He worked her with tongue, teeth, and fingers until she cried out and quakes over took her body.
Logan kissed his way back up her body. You ok, baby? You still with me?

Oh God, Logan, Veronica slid her hands down his chest and washboard abs. Gently, she grasped him, causing his eyes to roll back and his head to loll. Slowly, agonizingly, she stroked up his length and then back down. Gradually, she brought him to her and pressed up into him.

Looking at each other, Logan slipped into her. She was tight and wet and squeezed him in all the right places, like they were made for each other. They set their pace, starting slow and moving together in perfect harmony. He was so swollen, he thought he was going to cum and he wanted her to go before him.

He reached down and hooked her right leg with his arm and lifted it over his shoulder. As he slid deeper into her, Veronicas breathing started to catch and grow haggard. Logan grunted with pleasure and he felt her clamp down on his erection. Three more long stokes and Veronica shattered. She screamed out his name, pulsating around him. Logan quickened his pace, Oh God, VeronicaOh Fuck

Logan grabbed a hold of the headboard, he started to drive into her with such force that her body shuddered from the impact. He started making guttural, almost wordsHis back arched and he exploded. The force of his orgasm caused Veronica to start shuttering all over again. Logan collapsed on top of her, lungs working like billows. Veronicas heart was hammering under his ear.

You know what? Veronicas breathing, while still labored, was starting to return to normal.

Laboriously, Logan lifted himself to look into her eyes. He smoothed her hair back, kissed her tenderly, and asked, What?

It feels like the first time, every time. I fall in love with you more every day, tears formed and slid down her cheek.

Logan wiped her tears away with his thumbs, leaning down he kissed her again, And its the same of me too. Veronica, you are the most important person in my life. I love you. Ive loved you since we were 12 and Im going to love you for the rest of my life. Now, glancing over at the clock on the night stand, Logan smiled down at her, we need to get into the shower and get ready. As much as I would love to stay right here with you, we are expected at Duncans Charity Ball tonight.

Logan climbed off of her and the bed, reached his hand down to help her up. He wrapped his arms around her, pressed his forehead against hers, and smiled. Race you to the shower, with that Logan pushed her back down on the bed, turned, and ran.

Behind him, he heard, Thats not fair! You cheated.


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Chapter 5

Veronica descended the stairs carrying a clutch, necklace, and bracelet. Logan?, she called out and his poked his head around the doorway to the kitchen. His jaw hit the floor. Veronica even thought she saw some drool collecting in the corner of his mouth.

Yes, mama. What is it you would like me for? Please say sex, Please say sex, Please say...

Laughing, Veronica cut him off, Sorry baby. Umm. Maybe later, but right now, we are running late because someone decided that sex for the second time today was not enough, by the way, Im talking about you, she shoot him a look that told him, she had enjoyed every minute of it. I need you to help me put my necklace and bracelet on. I cant seem to work the clasps.

Logan walked over to stand behind her, reached for her necklace, and clasped it. Then proceeded to start nibbling on her neck and exposed shoulders. It is my opinion, Mrs. Echolls, that you should never again wear anything that will cover up these magnificent shoulder or that glorious neck of yours. Do we really have to go to this...what is it were going to again?

Its a charity ball and yes, we have to go. Were going to support Duncan and Meg. You do know that being the Governors Press Secretary is a big step for someone as young as Duncan, right? What are you giggling about?

Logan trying to stifle his laughter replied, First of all, I do not giggle. Teenage girls giggle, you and Hope giggle. However, Hunter and I chuckle. There is a very unmanly connotation with giggling. Secondly, you said that Duncan was a secretary and while I know thats just what the job title is, I cant help but think of him in a skirt and high heels, being chased around a desk by his over amorous boss.

Veronica bit the inside of her cheek, trying not to smile and failing miserably, Thats not funny, Logan. But the dam burst and she was laughing so hard at the picture he had painted, she had tears rolling down her face and she was holding her sides. Once more composed, Lets just make that our little secrete. No need to share that with Duncan or Meg and especially not tonight. Duncan has worked really hard to make this one of the best fundraisers in the history of California. And I want to dance all night long with my fine-lookin husband. Deal?

Logan hugged her to him, leaned down and kissed her tenderly, Yeah, its a deal. What do you say we get this show on the road? I think the limos been out there for the past half hour.

Sounds like a plan. Did you call and check on the kids?

All taken care of. Hunter even got on the phone and said to give Mommy kisses from me and sissy and that they were having a great time. Apparently, our children behave for everyone but us, Logan filled her in on the way out the door. By the way, pet, its not my fault that we are running late.

Raising her eyebrows at him, she quipped, Its not huh? Who was all grabby in the shower, cause I dont remember that being me?

Its still not my fault. If my wife would have just gotten fat after giving birth to two children, then I might be able to control myself. But noooo. My wife had to retain her high school figure, with the added benefit of larger breasts due to the whole breast feeding thing, to turn me on and torment me all of my waking hours and what I can remember of my sleeping hours too. I cant help myself, especially when youre naked and wet. Oh God, gotta think of something else or we are making a bee line back to our bedroom or perhaps the living room couch or the dinning room table, hell, Ill settle for the floor where ever we happen to be at the time.
Veronica shot him a cool glance, Down boy! Save all of those lusty thoughts for later. Maybe we could find a cloakroom that is unoccupied or sneak off early to our hotel suite...Im thinking that sounds more like a plan. Oh, I forgot to tell you, Duncan booked us in the Honeymoon Suite.

Remind me to get on my knees and thank Donut. He knows us so well.

The limo stopped outside the Sunset Regent Hotel in Los Angeles. Logan helped Veronica out of the car. She stood there trying to make sure that her hair and dress where all in order.

Logan leaned over to whisper in her ear, I dont understand why you keep trying to improve upon perfection. You look stunning and Im pretty sure that we are going to be the best looking couple in the room tonight, with that he kissed her softly behind her ear, smiled, and took her hand.

As they entered the ballroom, half of the crowd turned to see who would be arriving so late. The ball had started an hour and a half ago and the dinner was to be served in half an hour. Logan and Veronica stood on the top steps for a minute. Logan turned to his wife, You know that their looking at me, right?

Smirking, Veronica responded by patting him soothingly on the arm, You just keep telling yourself that sweetie. Im sure that some day it will be true. Of course, I probably wont be standing right next to you when it happens, but you make sure that someone gets a picture of it so that I can see it for myself.

Laughing out loud at her, he started to walk down the stairs. Duncan and Meg met them at the bottom of the steps. Hellos where exchanged as well as hugs. Then Meg really looked at Veronica, OH MY GOD! Several people standing near turned and looked, noticing that it wasnt anyone they knew, they turned back to their own conversations.

Logan looked at Veronica, I told you. We should have just stayed home. One look was all it took and now she knows. So much for your surprise announcement next week.

Duncan looked from his wife to Veronica to Logan and back to his wife, Whats going on?

How long?, Meg asked Veronica.

Three months, looking at Logan, she silently asked him if it was ok. He nodded and pulled her close to his side. Clearing her throat, Veronica forged on, though tears were again gathering in her eyes. Logan and I were wondering...I mean I know that we have already asked you before, but its important to us that they stay together, if..., she took a deep breath, ...if something were ever to happen to us. Would you be the god-parents to the newest Echolls when he or she arrives? We know that its asking a lot, that you guys are already Hunter and Hopes god-parents, but, well...

Duncan took hold of her hand, tears threatening to spill from his eyes. In a soft voice, We would be honored to be the next babys god-parents. You didnt even have to ask.

Meg had completely given up the battle to hold back tears and was crying joyously as she reached over to hug Veronica close to her. You know that youre like my sister, right? What ever you need, all you have to do is call me.

I know, Meg. I love you and Donut too. We both do. You guys are our family. Now, lets go get your make-up touched up and start this party a rockin, the look of horror on Duncans face made it impossible for Veronica to keep up the act. Dont worry Donut, I wont embarrass you. I did just say that you were family, but Ill behave.

Veronica and Meg set off for the washroom, arms around each others waists. Logan looked fondly after his wife. Finally, when the women were out of sight, he turned to Duncan and slapped him on the back.

Theres a catch to this whole god-parents thing, you do realize that?, Logan asked quit seriously.

Oh yeah, and what is the catch?

You cant tell anyone until after our anniversary party. Veronica wants to make the announcement there that we are going to have a new member to our family.

Duncan shot him a look, Like its going to stay a secret for that long. Logan, you do realize youre talking about a whole week right? If Meg can spot it after a Hi, How are ya then thats all she wrote. I hate to tell you this man, but when your wife is pregnant, she glows and her eye twinkle...What, Whats so funny?

Logan was holding on to the banister for the stairs, thank God they hadnt moved yet or he would have fallen on the floor and just rolled. I said the same thing to her this afternoon and she looked at me like I was crazy. Call it poetic justice.

Ah, the lovely ladies return. And you, my dear are right on time, Logan took hold of Veronicas hand as the music of a Tango started. They moved in perfect harmony and soon the rest of the crowd just watched them in awe. They didnt care, werent aware of their audience. They only saw each other and felt the others heartbeat. Both absorbed in the dance and memories of the events that brought them to the first time they danced the Tango...

After graduation, Veronica and Logan had attended UCLA. They even had some of the same journalism and writing classes during their freshman year. But neither seemed willing or able to breach the distance to the other. They only spoke to each other when absolutely necessary. Until Spring Break. Meg invited Veronica to join her and Duncan on the Kanes yacht. They were going to cruise down the coast and spend a couple of days on the Baja peninsula.

Is Logan going to be there? Meg, you know that I cant handle that right now. Seeing him if class and on campus is hard enough. I wont go if hes going, Veronica had tearfully, but firmly asked.

After being reassured multiple times by Meg that Logan was not going to be coming on this trip. Veronica had agreed. She had even gotten excited about the trip. Meg had been attending Berkley and they only spoke on the phone once a month. With Mac at MIT, Duncan at Stanford, and Wallace playing basketball for Michigan State, Veronica mostly only talked to her closest friends via email and the once a month call. So to have the opportunity to spend all that time with Meg, Veronica jumped at it. She needed someone she could talk to about this Logan situation.

However, Duncan had invited Logan and after Logan expressed the same concerns about Veronica being a member of this cruise down the coast. Duncan, much like Meg, assured Logan that it would just be the three of them, Logan acquiesced. Boarding the yacht, Logan stayed on deck and helped Duncan cast off.

Once they were steadily sailing along, Logan went below to stow his bag in his cabin. He opened the door and there was Veronica. Their eyes met and they knew that they had been set up. As the yacht was the smallest in the Kane familys fleet, there were only two cabins. They were stuck. Not happy about it, but what do you do?

They managed to stay out of each others way and say very little. Speaking, again, only when necessary. Until they put into port on the second evening for a little dinner and club hopping. Veronica came on deck wearing the shortest skirt Logan had ever seen, a black spaghetti strap tank with lace on the top and bottom, and black, stiletto sandals with 4 inch heels and straps that were wrapped around her legs to the top of her calves. Logans mouth went dry and his penis started to twitch. He quickly turned away from her and tried to think of something else, anything else.

The group made their way to three clubs before the proverbial shit hit the fan. Veronica was a huge success with all of the male and some of the female population. More than one guy started to get grabby with her, but she had been able to rebuff them all. But theres one in every crowd and of course he had decided that she was going to leave with him no matter what she said.

Logan saw it start to go down. The guy was two feet from the door when Logan finally broke through the crowd and laid him out. He quickly wrapped his arm around Veronicas shoulders, hugged her tightly to his side, and left the club to return to the yacht. He sent Duncan a text message, so that he and Meg wouldnt worry.

By the time he and Veronica reached the yacht, the tension that had been surrounding them for the past year and a half had melted away. Once again, they were Logan and Veronica and holding each other felt right, by design. That night they talked about everything. Sitting on the deck of the yacht, Veronica told Logan about how hard it was to see him almost everyday and how much she missed him. Logan told her about how he had finally kicked his drinking habit.

When Veronica shivered, he immediately pulled her closer. Looking into her eyes he leaned in and kissed her. Tentatively at first, but when she pressed her lips to his and opened them, it was all over. And the rest they say is history...

The Tango ended and Logan dipped Veronica back so that her hair brushed the floor. Her leg was hugging his hip and both were breathing harder than normal. The applause was suddenly deafening and Logan brought Veronica to an upright position. They smiled and nodded thanks to the people watching in awe. Looked at each other and shared a brief, tender kiss.

Logan hugged her to his side, Are you thinking what Im thinking? He kissed her exposed shoulder.

Ready to make our escape?

More than ready. I want to spend the time we have away from the kids with you. Not a bunch of people I dont know. Weve fulfilled our obligation to Duncan and Meg by making an appearance. Now lets go take advantage of that Honeymoon Suite.

Hand in hand and eyes glued to each other, they walked out of the ballroom and into the elevators. The Honeymoon Suite would never be the same again.


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Chapter 7

The day was fast approaching noon when Logan rolled over, reached for his wife, and found himself alone in the bed. Puzzled, he raised his head to find her standing at the window with a cup of tea cradled in her hands.

She had slipped his dress shirt on. My God, she is a sexy woman, Logan thought as he quietly got out of bed and wrapped his arms around her from behind.

Good Morning, Sugarpuss, he dropped a kiss on the top of her head. Veronica smiled at the nickname, it brought back fond memories. She tilted her head back to look at him.

Sleep rumpled and with a look of complete, total satisfaction of his face, she thought that he was a living breathing version of Adonis. He looked like the Greek Gods had sculpted him themselves.

He leaned over her and kissed her softly. What are you thinking about?, he asked as he settled her back against him.

I was thinking about the kids. I miss them when we dont tuck them in at night.

Well, Logan turned her around and tucked her disheveled hair behind her ears, how about we shower, go pick them up, get lunch, and spend the rest of the day at the zoo?

That sounds great, but we have to go home and pick up the car first.

No, I had it delivered here last night. I knew we were going to be staying and that you would want to pick the kids up once we were awake, so...

She kissed him again, Your so thoughtful. Ok, lets shower and go get our kids. I need my babies. I need my fix.

I know you do. I miss them too.

They showered quickly despite the distraction of their naked, wet bodies. They had bigger things to do, namely spending the rest of the day with Hunter and Hope.

Within the hour, they had checked out of the hotel and were on their way to Wallaces. They pulled into the driveway and the front door burst open. Hunter jumped off of the porch and ran to them.
Veronica got down on her knees as he hurled his small frame at her. Mommy, Mommy, Mommy. I missed you, Hunter deposited a sloppy kiss on her cheek.

I missed you, too. Did you have fun with Uncle Wallace?, Veronica hugged him to her.

Yeah, we played games and had pizza and watched movies. I love Unca Wally.

Thats good. Im glad you had fun. Now, why dont you go say hi to Daddy?

Ok, Mommy, he squeezed her neck and kissed her again before running over to Logan and being swung through the air.

Hunter squealed with delight. Hiya sport. Whats new?, Logan settled his son in his arms.

Hunter thought seriously about his fathers question. The baby growing in Mommys tummy is new, he answered proudly.

Logan and Veronica looked at each other, mouths agape, and started laughing. Hunter had the ability to answer questions in the most unlikely way.

Yes, the baby growing in Mommys tummy is new. Where did you hear that from?, Logan smiled at Hunter.

I heared you and Mommy talking bout it. Is it gonna be a boy? Cuz, I wanna boy to play with. Hopes ok, but...shes too little an she cries...A Lot, Hunters eye were huge as he finished his declaration.

Well, sport, we dont know if the new baby is going to be a boy or a girl. Just like we didnt know if you or Hope were going to be a boy or a girl. Its just something that is a surprise to the Mommy and Daddy, but no matter what, we are all going to love the new baby very much, arent we?, Logan patiently answered Hunters question.

Veronica just looked at them, both so absorbed in each other. Logan snuggled Hunter close to him and started blowing strawberries on his neck. Hunter pushed his father away, Daddy, Daddy stop it. Youre silly, he laughed. I love you, Daddy, Hunter grew very serious and threw his arms around Logans neck and kissed him noisily on the cheek.

I love you too, sport. I love you and Mommy and Hope and the new baby more than anybody else could love anybody else in the whole wide world. Logan kissed his son on the top of his head and looked over at Veronica. They shared a knowing smile.

Sport, wheres your sister and Uncle Wallace?, Logan asked.

Hunter took a deep breath, Unca Wallys tryin ta give Hope a bath, but shes just cryin an stuff. I don think she likes anybody but you an Mommy ta give her a bath.

Oh, dear, I should go in there and help Wallace. God knows, Hope can be stubborn, just like her father, Veronica stuck her tongue out at Logan and smirked.

Yeah, you run away into the house. Ill get you back, I know where you live and sleep, lady. I will have my revenge, Logan mock cried at her, laughing the whole time.

She started to climb onto the porch when she hear Hunter chirp, Daddy, whats renge?
Laughing, she shook her head at her son and husband, wondering what Logan was going to tell him to answer that question.

Veronica found a very wet Wallace on the floor trying to console Hope, who was sobbing. He looked up when she approached. Oh thank God youre here. I didnt know what to do. She just started crying and it breaks my heart when she does that, V.

Its ok, Wallace. She does it to everyone, my Dad and your Mom included. Hand her over and watch the master work, Veronica soothed Wallace first and reached for her baby.

Hey, Sweet Pea. Mommys here. Settle down, Veronica used a soft voice and kissed and bounced Hope a little. She quickly quieted down until she was just letting out the occasional hiccupping noise. Logan found them there. Wallace on the floor watching Veronica calm Hope down and Hope burying her head into the crook of her mothers neck. It was beautiful.

Veronica had been so worried about becoming a mother. When she found out she was pregnant with Hunter, Logan thought he was going to have to hospitalize her. She ranted for weeks, the first 2 months at least once a day he heard her sobbing. When he would investigate, she would cling to him, saying things like, What if I turn out like my mother, Logan? Or yours? What if I abandon my child? Oh My God! What if I turn out like Celeste?

Logan would do his best to calm her down. He tried to reassure her that she was more like her father than her mother and that there was no way she was going to turn out like Celeste Kane. But until she felt the slight flutter of the new being inside of her, she was a wreck.

Once she felt the life growing in her body, she had mellowed out completely. It was like somebody flipped a switch. She had bonded with the life that she carried and from that point on, she didnt worry about what kind of mother she was going to be. Of course, Logan had always know that she would be a great mother. He sensed it, much like she had sensed that he would be a good father.

Logan had put Hunter down when they reached the house. Hunter was now curled up in his Unca Wallys lap chatting away.

Hey Mama, what do you say we get these kids some lunch and head over to the zoo? We can give Hope a bath tonight, Logan softly asked her.

She turned and her thousand watt smile lit up her face, Well, Daddy. That sounds good. I think shes calm now. Well, she was until you started talking, Veronica laughed.

Hope started squirming as soon as she heard Logans voice. She pulled her head off of her mother and turned to see her Daddy. Clapping her hands, Hope reached for Logan and nearly launched herself out of her mothers arms. It was a good thing they had practice with this kind of thing. Hunter had done the same thing when he was Hopes age. Whenever Logan was near and they had, had their fill of Veronica, they would lunge at him.

Logan grabbed a hold of Hope, Hi pumpkin. Did you miss Daddy?

Hope squealed and clapped her hands. She started to blow kisses at everyone in the room. They all laughed at her. She was so tiny. Veronica must have been this tiny, Logan thought. She had light brown hair and brown eyes, where as Hunter had Veronicas blond hair and blue-green eyes.

Ok, out the door or we will be here forever and I think Wallace needs a nap. Am I right? Did our children wear you out?, Veronica teased him.

Yeah, I need a nap. Do you have anything you want to tell me?, Wallace asked her slyly.

Oh my God! I cant believe it, she turned to Logan who was laughing and leaning against the door with Hope gently pulling his hair. She turned back to Wallace, Tell me the truth, did Hunter tell you?

Wallace laughed, Are you kidding? All I had to do was look at you. Super Fly, you glow and...

She cut him off, My eyes twinkle, right? At his nod, she looked back at Logan, Well, I might as well tell Dad and Alicia now. I wanted to wait and announce it at the party on Saturday, but thats not going to happen. Everybody keeps figuring it out, she told Wallace.

Who else figured it out?, Wallace was curious. He knew that Duncan would have been to preoccupied with last nights charity ball to notice...Then it dawned on him, Meg?

Yeah, one look and she was in tears...It was a mess, Veronica confirmed. Do you want to go to the zoo with us today?
No way. Im going to get very comfortable on the couch, turn on a football game, and promptly fall asleep, Wallace answered.

Ok, I guess well see you later. Thanks Wallace, for keeping the kids last night. And by the way, the sports scores were on the radio on our drive over here. MSU won their season opener. I know that you had a bet with my dad, so now you can collect, with a smile and a wave, the Echolls family got in their car and headed our to get lunch.

They stopped at McDonalds for lunch, mostly because it was fast and kid friendly. Once the kids had finished with their lunch, Veronica let them play in the play land area for a little while. When it was time to start for the zoo, Logan rounded up his children. Carrying one in each arm and Hunter upside down and backwards, Logan walked to the car. Come my monkeys...time to go see the monkeys, he quipped. Hunter was giggling and Hope was clapping her hands, Veronica loved to watch Logan with their children.

She sometimes thought that he was such a good father because he had never really lost that little boyishness about him. Even with everything that had happened when they were young, Logan had been able to hold on to a little piece of the little boy he used to be.

He played catch and cars with Hunter and dolls with Hope. He wasnt afraid to get dirty or roll around on the floor with them. And he came running when he heard either of them cry out, ready to kiss away any boo-boo or deliver a time-out if Hunter was picking on his sister. Logan had taught Hunter to swim, how to throw a football and a baseball, how to bat, and how to kick a soccer ball. The batting, throwing of baseballs, and kicking of soccer balls was now not allowed anywhere near the house. Logan had knocked out 4 windows, so now the boys had to go to the park for those things.

At the zoo, Logan carried Hunter on his shoulders and Veronica pushed Hope in the stroller. It was a lazy, family day and the Echolls enjoyed every minute of it. Around 4pm they decided to go home. Hunters eyes were drooping and Hope had been asleep for at least an hour.

Arriving home, Logan and Veronica carried their children up to their beds. Both had fallen asleep in the car. Making sure the child gate was in place at the top of the stairs, Logan and Veronica went into the living room. Logan walked over and turned on the stereo. Soft music started to play from the surround sound speakers strategically hidden throughout the house.

Veronica turned to him and smiled. Youre playing our song.

Yeah, I thought that while the kids were asleep, I could dance with my wife. What do you say?

Well...Ok, but start the song over, I dont want to miss a note of it not in your arms, Veronica told him as she walked into his embrace.
Logan grabbed the controller and restarted the song. Then he leaned down and Veronica started to sing softly to him:

Dance with me
Dance with me
Take my hand
Never let me free
Dance with me
Say you'll be my love
Love is greater than an enemy fighting
Greater than the things we dream of

Cause you are my man
And I'll do all that I can to be good to you
I am what I am
Won't you do all that you can to be good to me...
Cause in your eyes reflected
Under the moon above
I see a promise that can never be broken
So dance with me to the end of love

This I swear
I've got no plans to go
I kiss your cheek and I tell you I love you
You smile and say 'baby I know'
And in my heart
That's where you'll always be
I've tried forgetting about you
But you're the only one that I see

Cause you are my man
And I'll do all that I can to be good to you
I am what I am
Won't you do all that you can to be good to me...
Cause in your eyes reflected
Under the moon above
I see a promise that can never be broken
So dance with me to the end of love

Cause you are my man
And I'll do all that I can to be good to you
I am what I am
Won't you do all that you can to be good to me...
Cause in your eyes reflected
Under the moon above
I see a promise that can never be broken
So dance with me to the end of love



Song: Good To You
By: Miriam Pico (www.miriampico.com)

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Chapter 9

After showering, Logan went downstairs to start breakfast, while Veronica woke up Hunter and Hope. They were all sitting at the table, when the doorbell rang.

Veronica shot Logan a puzzled look, "Who would be here at 8:30 in the morning?"

Logan stuffed a piece of bacon into his mouth and shrugged, before getting up to answer the door. Smiling as he returned, followed by her Dad and Alicia, Logan detoured to the kitchen for two more place settings for breakfast.

Veronica gasped, "I didn't think you were going to be here until later," she hugged her Dad first and kissed his cheek, then turned to Alicia.

"Papa and Nana was here yestaday too," Hunter piped up.

Veronica slowly turned to look at her husband, "Oh, they were, huh? Hunter, what did you and Papa and Nana do yesterday?" She was still looking at Logan when she asked the question.

Hunter smiled, "We wen swimmin an colored an we wen ta da park an Papa threwed me the baseball. It was fun."

"I'm glad, sweetie. I know how you love spending time with Papa and Nana. Why didn't you tell me?" The last part was delivered to Logan.

He shrugged, "I knew that Dad and Alicia wanted to spend a little time together away from home, so I decided that was important that they didn't have interruptions. And you would have interrupted their time, I know you."

"Well, that makes sense. Ok, I'm so glad you guys are here. We have to run errands this morning and finish everything, we could use a little help with the kids. What do you say? Wanna take care of your grandchildren today, so that your daughter and son-in-law can make sure the clothes that they have planned to wear tonight actually fit?"

Keith laughed, "Logan asked us yesterday. Of course, we'll take care of the kids. We're going to have a great day, aren't we, sport?" Keith ruffled Hunter's hair.

"Papa, you're silly," Hunter chuckled.

Veronica and Logan set out from the house to pick up the last minute items needed for the party, including their clothes. As they were leaving Versace, she got that eerie feeling again, like someone was watching her.

Logan felt her tense and wrapped his arm around her shoulders, "You ok?"

Looking over her shoulder and again finding nothing there, Veronica sighed and relaxed against him. "Yesterday, just before I called you, I felt like someone was watching me, but I didn't see anyone behind me. When we walked out of Versace a few minutes ago, I got the same feeling and again, no one."

"It's probably just all of the party plans. Baby, you have been working none stop on this thing for the past week, you're just tired. Why don't we go home and you can take a nap before we have to start getting ready? I'll take care of everything else."

"Ok, but I'm giving my dress to Alicia. That way she can hide it from you. I know you, the minute I'm asleep you're going to peek at it. Sorry, buddy, that is going to be a surprise if I have to glue your eyes shut until the party."

Laughing together they got into the car and went home.

The party was in full swing when he arrived. It was amazingly easy to get into the house, what with the extra staff brought in to serve the large number of guests. Stealthily, he worked his way upstairs and hid in one of the guest rooms.

He had known that this job was going to be easy. Soon enough, he heard them putting the kids to bed. Now there would only be the part-time nanny to deal with. Troy smiled and settled in to wait for the kids to fall asleep.

Back at the party, Veronica looked up with a slight, silent groan when she heard Logan's voice over the sound system that had been hooked up. Somebody gave him a mic, she thought, no good can come of this. She smiled to herself as she turned to listen to her husband.

"Has anybody seen my beautiful, sexy wife...Veronica could you come up here?"

The crowd moved aside as she walked up to the make shift stage and stood next to her husband. Love was radiating from his eyes as he turned to the crowd, "Isn't she beautiful?"

The thunderous applause made Veronica's cheeks turn pink. "Veronica, seven years ago today, you made me the happiest man on earth when you said 'I do'. And in those seven years, you have blessed me with two children. And just recently, we discovered that there would be an addition to our wonderful family. I love you more today than I did the day I married you and I will love you more each and every day until the end of time." Logan leaned over and kissed her soundly. There were catcalls from the crowd as they broke apart.

Logan smiled, "Ok, now I get to give you, your anniversary present. Thank you for seven glorious years. I can't wait to see where our journey leads us to next."

With the end of his speech, an acoustic guitar started playing and the familiar strands of their song was heard through out the back patio. Veronica looked at him stunned. "You didn't?" she whispered as Logan lead her off the stage and wrapped her in his arms.

"I didn't what? Fly Miriam in to play our song at our anniversary party? Yeah, I did. I wanted to do something special and I thought that this would be perfect. I love you."

They looked deeply into each others eyes and let the words of the song and Miriam's melodic voice wash over them.

Logan leaned in and rested his cheek against hers, "By the way, have I told you how gorgeous you look tonight and that I want to rip your clothes off and take you right here?" Logan whispered in her ear.

Smiling with her eyes still closed, "Yeah, you have. Only about a hundred times. So, you like the dress huh?" She whispered back, letting her lips brush his ear.

"Mostly, I like what's under the dress, but yeah, I like the dress." The song ended and he pulled her closer and kissed her passionately.

She was breathless when the kiss ended, "So, is Miriam only here to sing one song or are we going to have a party?"

Approaching the stage, Veronica gave Miriam a hug and her thanks. "Ok, everyone, let's hear it for my good friend, Miriam Pico. Now, everyone dance, no excuses. We're here to celebrate so have fun."

Veronica made her way off the stage and was starting to return to Logan's side, when she was stopped by a tapping on her shoulder. She turned around and found Mac standing behind her.

"Mac!" Veronica threw her arms around her, "When did you get here? I didn't know you were coming. I'm so glad you're here." Veronica hugged her friend tightly again.

"I'm glad to see you too, but I'm going to have crushed ribs and a difficult time answering your questions if you squeeze me any tighter." Veronica released her and stepped back a little bit, "Thanks. Well, I just got in, rented a car, and drove straight here. There was no way I was going to miss this. I'm so happy for you and Logan. You always were perfect for each other."

"Thanks, Mac. Oh, there's my husband now and I'm being hunted down. I'll talk to you later ok? Hey where are you staying at?"

"I'm going to check into a hotel when the party ends tonight."

"No, no, no...we have plenty of room. We'll just put you in one of the guest rooms, that way we can catch up tomorrow."

"Alright that sounds great. I've really missed you, Veronica. Now, you had better go find out what Logan wants or you really will be hunted down." Mac laughed at her friend.

The party lasted until the wee hours of the morning. Logan and Veronica were exhausted when they bid their last guest goodnight and got Mac settled in the guestroom.

Veronica started to walk down the hall with her husband, "I want to check on the kids before we go to bed." She looked over at Logan, who just nodded.

They went down to Hope's room first, opened the door slowly, and peeked inside. The nanny was in the rocking chair, sleeping and that wouldn't have been that unusual except that Hope's bed was empty.

Puzzled Veronica and Logan retreated to the hallway and turned to Hunter's room. They thought that Hunter had gotten his sister out of her bed and they was both sleeping in his room.

Opening Hunter's bedroom door, the found it empty too. Rising panic filled them. Logan looked at her, "I'll check downstairs and outside and you check all of the rooms up here. Everywhere, cupboards, cabinets, closets, everywhere ok?"

Tears started to spill down her cheeks, "Ok, I'm ok. They are in this house somewhere." Taking a deep breath, she gave him a shaky smile. Logan kissed her briefly and started to run down the stairs.

Veronica shook the nanny until she woke up or kind of woke up. She was very groggy, like she had been drugged. Seeing that she wasn't going to get any answers from the nanny. Veronica went to get Mac to help her and Logan search the house for their children.

They looked in the last closet upstairs and still couldn't find any trace of Hunter or Hope. Racing downstairs, Veronica found Logan on the phone, tears coursing down his face. He reached for her and she fell apart.

"Yeah Sheriff, that's what I just said. How long until a patrol car is here? Ok, I've got some other calls to make. What? Oh, yeah, I'll use the cell phone. I'm calling my father-in-law. I want every person available looking for my children, do I make myself clear? Yeah, we're not going anywhere. Ok, see you in a few minutes." Logan hung up and just held Veronica. She was sobbing.

"Ok, baby, I've gotta call your dad and Alicia and Wallace. Is there anybody else I need to call? Come on, babe. Stay with me. We have to stay calm. It's the best and fastest way to find them. I love you. Please, stay with me." Logan's voice broke slightly.

Veronica lifted her head, took a deep breath, and looked at Logan, "Ok, just find my babies and bring them home. I don't care what has to be done or what it costs. You need to call Duncan and Meg and Weevil, too. I want everyone on this. And when we find out who, what, and how, I'm going to kill them with my bare hands. So, maybe you want to start looking up defense attorney's phone numbers too." She snarked.

He smiled sadly at her, "You're going to have to stand in line to kill whoever did this. How about I hold them for you?"

"Ok, we'll go with that plan. But for now, you call Duncan and Meg. Mac will you call Weevil? And I'll call my Dad and Alicia and Wallace. Let's move."


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