Emails.
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Or you know, nothing close to the definition of well.
First things first: I love you, Logan. I do. None that just happened here was your fault. My dad and I just don't know when to back off sometimes. We're our own worst enemies.
So, I tried to talk to him. Tried being the operative word. Tried to make him understand you aren't going to hurt me. Tried to find some sort of middle ground. It was kind of falling on deaf ears though, because nothing that I was saying was what he wanted to hear.
The more I tried to help him understand, the worse things got, because we both just got so determined that we had to make the other see our side...and that never ends well.
And then he figured out I was helping you with the Felix thing. And my dad completely erupted. It was bad. Really bad. Short version of the outcome though? I'm to tell him everything we've found out, and he'll take over the case. Basically ended with us both stomping off to our rooms and slamming doors. I'm half surprised none of our neighbours called the sheriff's department when we really got going.
And there may have been numerous statements to the effect of me staying away from you, but we all know that isn't going to happen.
God, I'm so angry with him I could just scream. I'm shaking again...
Love you,
~V
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Kinda figured things weren't going to even go close to well, V. Death glare from dad is dealable. He just needs to cool. Seeing your only daughter whom which you love enough to do next to anything for with the latest supposed Neptune criminal isn't the thing he wanted to see. We'll deal. I'm pretty sure that you're the most stubborn person I know.
So, your dad is going to take over my case? Fun, really.
Look, despite the unruly way we woke up today? I'm not sure I can say last night was great because I'll roll my eyes at the fact that it's not an original statement. Anyway, I miss you.
Love you,
- L
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Well, I wasn't deluded enough to think they would either. I just...I don't know, didn't think it'd get quite that bad. We've never yelled at each other like that before. Not to that extent.
It's ironic, 'cause in a way he got pretty much exactly what we wanted. He wanted me to just be a normal teenager. Doesn't get much more normal than your dad not knowing and therefore hating the boy you love, thus necessitating the need to go behind his back to be together. Wonder if he's realised that?
I know we'll deal. We'll figure it out, because let's face it. You're not any better than me in the stubborn department.
Can I just say how incredibly sorry I am that he's taking over your case? He's a good detective. I just can't shake this feeling like he's not even going to really try. I mean, I hope he's going to be a bigger person than that, but it's kind of convenient for him if you go to jail where you can't get near me...
You know what? I'll just keep pestering for status updates constantly and maybe he'll actually do what you're now paying him to do?
Hey, I get it. I woke up for a few minutes this morning before my dad got home (sun rudely waking me up, but whatever), and there was just this sense of total happiness, as corny as that sounds. Can we go back to that moment? 'Cause that was nice. And I miss you too. Have since the moment you left, for the record.
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
V, do me a favor? As much as I love the thought of being the bad boy you sneak off for secret rendezvous with, just- There's sort of no other dad you're gonna get. He cares which is something he's got above all the other screwed up dads of Neptune.
He can hate me all he wants, whatever, but I don't want him to hate me and think I'm taking you away from him, you know? He'll cool down when you do too. Stubborn is something you both do to a T.
I don't think he's gonna mess with the case. The minute he sees that there's something actually wrong he's going to do something about it.
Ah, bliss. So, how grounded are you? I'm guessing the next time I see you is Monday. I'd go back to that moment there, but it's slightly inappropriate to re-enact it at school. Plus, there's a sad lack of Butter Pecan.
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Which is of course why I'm emailing you - can't hear me venting to you like crazy this way. I know he's a pretty awesome dad. He's just...why am I suddenly not allowed to do anything, ever? I'm 18. I'd had more freedom last year, and he trusted me then. Even when I was dating you last summer. It's like night and day and it's just a bit freaky.
Don't worry, I'm not about to do anything just to spite him. I'd like to be ungrounded in time to, I don't know, go to Prom or something. And no matter how crazy-making he's being, he's my dad and I love him.
Do you think he's thinking that? That you're trying to take me away? That's...completely irrational. I mean, you know how important my dad is to me. You wouldn't do that. Not completely sure he'll calm down when I do though. He was completely, 100 percent serious and firm in his belief that no good could possibly come of my loving you.
I really hope you're right. I want to believe you are. So much.
We didn't actually discuss any length of loss of freedom. Probably because the only restriction he plans to impose is my not being near you. I'm sure I could spend all the time I wanted with Wallace. You know, assuming he ever comes back.
All valid points. Think we can manage to steal a few private minutes on Monday? I mean, our teachers would probably frown on the idea of us making out during class.
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Last year a school bus with a bunch of kids our age didn't head over a cliff with mysterious facts as to why? Just a thought.
Dads can be fairly irrational in their fatherliness. It's sort of his job to be your big protector. Things that are happening are just making it about a billion times worse.
I think that possibly we could manage that. I don't think I'd really mind missing FBLA or any other classes at this point. Hell, I'd skip all of it. There are a few million things that I'd rather be doing than going to school. I'll see you on Monday, anyway.
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Okay. You may have a point. Especially when things keep tying back to me somehow. Yeah, I'd just rather ignore that whole thing right now.
He's not going to know what to do with himself if I actually manage to afford college next year and I'm, you know, not in Neptune. I just wish that right now he could see there's plenty of room for both of you. To protect me, and in my heart. At this point I think I'd jump for joy over the idea that he understood you want me just as safe as he does...
I really kind of wish I didn't have so many with Duncan right now. I can't avoid them indefinitely, but maybe a class or two. We'll figure it out.
Am I to assume that 'I'll see you on Monday' is a hint that I should organise those files for my dad?
First thing Monday. My locker?
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Well, you're up at the top for the Kane scholarship, Sugarpuss. There isn't much that can take that away from you excluding someone with better grades.
We'll just have to see if he moves past any thoughts that I'm more than just the evil boyfriend and also Felix's killer. You know, if I could remember anything else about that night, I'd tell you. I'm sort of surprised that I drove to your house and made it in once bruised piece.
I'm really kind of wishing that if I told Duncan he wouldn't look at me like I ripped out his heart or something. Happy New Year? Whatever.
I'll see you on Monday is simply that I'll see you then. First thing Monday, I promise. Happy New Year, Veronica.
Love you,
Logan
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Which could still happen. Easily. And no, that's not me being pessimistic, it's me being realistic.
I know you would. I trust that you've already told me everything you remember. But if you do remember anything else, tell me? As far as you making it here that night, you must've been pretty determined to manage it, yeah.
I don't think there's any way to avoid that right now. And I'm sorry for that. I hate that I keep coming between the two of you. Maybe we should just, I don't know, wait a bit before we tell him?
Us being together is supposed to be a happy thing, but we're seriously the only people that are going to think that, aren't we?
Happy New Year, Logan. Here's hoping it's better than most of the past few. Not likely, but hey...can't help but want it.
Love you too.
~Veronica.
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Still holding out for you there anyway. Fingers crossed and all.
Yeah, will do. But the doubts of me remembering much beyond what I already do is vague.
Wait? Duncan's gonna see it the same way whether it's today or a couple months from now. I'm pretty sure it's obvious that you don't forget the first girl you fall in love with. Should we really postpone the inevitable?
As for the happy new year? It's already looking brighter in some ways (i.e. re: you). I think I almost missed how much of a big deal my mom made of Christmas. I mean, you roll your eyes at it then, but... miss it when it's gone.
Love,
Logan
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Thanks. Let's hope, hey? 'Cause otherwise? I'll be lucky to pull off community college at this point. I'm not even caring too much where I end up as long as it's not here, you know? Putting a bit of space between me and Neptune for a while is definitely something I need to do.
I know. I wasn't exactly expecting you to, you know?
Okay, you're right, I know. I just - I don't want him to think that I don't care about him, but he's gonna take it like that...me being back with you within weeks of my dumping him. God, I couldn't possibly have made a bigger mess of things had I tried, could I? But you're right. Waiting won't make whatever's going to happen any better.
Well, at least we're bright spots for each other. That's a bonus. And I definitely know what you mean about missing stuff when it's gone. I'm still not really used to it, and my mom's still technically alive. At least as far as I know... I'm not sure I can even imagine how much you miss your mom. Kinda helps me a bit to know without a doubt I'm better off without her, though.
Love you.
~V.
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Ah, the anywhere but here game. So where would you be now, Veronica? And, yeah, I get the whole wanting to be elsewhere. I thought I was just going to leave when I turned 18, but there are certain things that stopped me beyond the ankle monitor.
And don't worry about DK, he'll just have to get used to it. What really matters is what you want, right?
Yeah, I miss her, beyond being actually pissed off at her. I mean, that's parents though. You hate them and love them. Well, some of them. Anyway, D's at the door. I think we're doing South Park marathon and room service for New Years. Check back later.
Love,
- L
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
You mean next year for College? Well, considering as much as I want out of Neptune, I don't want to be on the other side of the country from my dad (you know, in case he manages to get himself in some sort of trouble, I'd rather not be a 5 hour plane trip away), if I could pick any university in California? Berkeley. I could learn pretty much literally anything I got it into my head that I wanted to in a place like that.
And Logan? We're both going to find a way to get a break from this place for awhile. Dad'll clear you and everything else that needs to will get figured out.
What we want. Not just what I want. But for the record, I want you.
Yeah, that one I do get. Hope you're having fun with the South Park Marathon. You're probably dating one of the only girls in Neptune who would actually have fun watching endless hours of that show. I mean, we do know what my favourite movie is, right? I'll probably just be watching the ball drop on TV. So thrilling.
Love you, too.
~V
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Or you know, nothing close to the definition of well.
First things first: I love you, Logan. I do. None that just happened here was your fault. My dad and I just don't know when to back off sometimes. We're our own worst enemies.
So, I tried to talk to him. Tried being the operative word. Tried to make him understand you aren't going to hurt me. Tried to find some sort of middle ground. It was kind of falling on deaf ears though, because nothing that I was saying was what he wanted to hear.
The more I tried to help him understand, the worse things got, because we both just got so determined that we had to make the other see our side...and that never ends well.
And then he figured out I was helping you with the Felix thing. And my dad completely erupted. It was bad. Really bad. Short version of the outcome though? I'm to tell him everything we've found out, and he'll take over the case. Basically ended with us both stomping off to our rooms and slamming doors. I'm half surprised none of our neighbours called the sheriff's department when we really got going.
And there may have been numerous statements to the effect of me staying away from you, but we all know that isn't going to happen.
God, I'm so angry with him I could just scream. I'm shaking again...
Love you,
~V
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Kinda figured things weren't going to even go close to well, V. Death glare from dad is dealable. He just needs to cool. Seeing your only daughter whom which you love enough to do next to anything for with the latest supposed Neptune criminal isn't the thing he wanted to see. We'll deal. I'm pretty sure that you're the most stubborn person I know.
So, your dad is going to take over my case? Fun, really.
Look, despite the unruly way we woke up today? I'm not sure I can say last night was great because I'll roll my eyes at the fact that it's not an original statement. Anyway, I miss you.
Love you,
- L
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Well, I wasn't deluded enough to think they would either. I just...I don't know, didn't think it'd get quite that bad. We've never yelled at each other like that before. Not to that extent.
It's ironic, 'cause in a way he got pretty much exactly what we wanted. He wanted me to just be a normal teenager. Doesn't get much more normal than your dad not knowing and therefore hating the boy you love, thus necessitating the need to go behind his back to be together. Wonder if he's realised that?
I know we'll deal. We'll figure it out, because let's face it. You're not any better than me in the stubborn department.
Can I just say how incredibly sorry I am that he's taking over your case? He's a good detective. I just can't shake this feeling like he's not even going to really try. I mean, I hope he's going to be a bigger person than that, but it's kind of convenient for him if you go to jail where you can't get near me...
You know what? I'll just keep pestering for status updates constantly and maybe he'll actually do what you're now paying him to do?
Hey, I get it. I woke up for a few minutes this morning before my dad got home (sun rudely waking me up, but whatever), and there was just this sense of total happiness, as corny as that sounds. Can we go back to that moment? 'Cause that was nice. And I miss you too. Have since the moment you left, for the record.
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
V, do me a favor? As much as I love the thought of being the bad boy you sneak off for secret rendezvous with, just- There's sort of no other dad you're gonna get. He cares which is something he's got above all the other screwed up dads of Neptune.
He can hate me all he wants, whatever, but I don't want him to hate me and think I'm taking you away from him, you know? He'll cool down when you do too. Stubborn is something you both do to a T.
I don't think he's gonna mess with the case. The minute he sees that there's something actually wrong he's going to do something about it.
Ah, bliss. So, how grounded are you? I'm guessing the next time I see you is Monday. I'd go back to that moment there, but it's slightly inappropriate to re-enact it at school. Plus, there's a sad lack of Butter Pecan.
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Which is of course why I'm emailing you - can't hear me venting to you like crazy this way. I know he's a pretty awesome dad. He's just...why am I suddenly not allowed to do anything, ever? I'm 18. I'd had more freedom last year, and he trusted me then. Even when I was dating you last summer. It's like night and day and it's just a bit freaky.
Don't worry, I'm not about to do anything just to spite him. I'd like to be ungrounded in time to, I don't know, go to Prom or something. And no matter how crazy-making he's being, he's my dad and I love him.
Do you think he's thinking that? That you're trying to take me away? That's...completely irrational. I mean, you know how important my dad is to me. You wouldn't do that. Not completely sure he'll calm down when I do though. He was completely, 100 percent serious and firm in his belief that no good could possibly come of my loving you.
I really hope you're right. I want to believe you are. So much.
We didn't actually discuss any length of loss of freedom. Probably because the only restriction he plans to impose is my not being near you. I'm sure I could spend all the time I wanted with Wallace. You know, assuming he ever comes back.
All valid points. Think we can manage to steal a few private minutes on Monday? I mean, our teachers would probably frown on the idea of us making out during class.
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Last year a school bus with a bunch of kids our age didn't head over a cliff with mysterious facts as to why? Just a thought.
Dads can be fairly irrational in their fatherliness. It's sort of his job to be your big protector. Things that are happening are just making it about a billion times worse.
I think that possibly we could manage that. I don't think I'd really mind missing FBLA or any other classes at this point. Hell, I'd skip all of it. There are a few million things that I'd rather be doing than going to school. I'll see you on Monday, anyway.
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Okay. You may have a point. Especially when things keep tying back to me somehow. Yeah, I'd just rather ignore that whole thing right now.
He's not going to know what to do with himself if I actually manage to afford college next year and I'm, you know, not in Neptune. I just wish that right now he could see there's plenty of room for both of you. To protect me, and in my heart. At this point I think I'd jump for joy over the idea that he understood you want me just as safe as he does...
I really kind of wish I didn't have so many with Duncan right now. I can't avoid them indefinitely, but maybe a class or two. We'll figure it out.
Am I to assume that 'I'll see you on Monday' is a hint that I should organise those files for my dad?
First thing Monday. My locker?
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Well, you're up at the top for the Kane scholarship, Sugarpuss. There isn't much that can take that away from you excluding someone with better grades.
We'll just have to see if he moves past any thoughts that I'm more than just the evil boyfriend and also Felix's killer. You know, if I could remember anything else about that night, I'd tell you. I'm sort of surprised that I drove to your house and made it in once bruised piece.
I'm really kind of wishing that if I told Duncan he wouldn't look at me like I ripped out his heart or something. Happy New Year? Whatever.
I'll see you on Monday is simply that I'll see you then. First thing Monday, I promise. Happy New Year, Veronica.
Love you,
Logan
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Which could still happen. Easily. And no, that's not me being pessimistic, it's me being realistic.
I know you would. I trust that you've already told me everything you remember. But if you do remember anything else, tell me? As far as you making it here that night, you must've been pretty determined to manage it, yeah.
I don't think there's any way to avoid that right now. And I'm sorry for that. I hate that I keep coming between the two of you. Maybe we should just, I don't know, wait a bit before we tell him?
Us being together is supposed to be a happy thing, but we're seriously the only people that are going to think that, aren't we?
Happy New Year, Logan. Here's hoping it's better than most of the past few. Not likely, but hey...can't help but want it.
Love you too.
~Veronica.
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Still holding out for you there anyway. Fingers crossed and all.
Yeah, will do. But the doubts of me remembering much beyond what I already do is vague.
Wait? Duncan's gonna see it the same way whether it's today or a couple months from now. I'm pretty sure it's obvious that you don't forget the first girl you fall in love with. Should we really postpone the inevitable?
As for the happy new year? It's already looking brighter in some ways (i.e. re: you). I think I almost missed how much of a big deal my mom made of Christmas. I mean, you roll your eyes at it then, but... miss it when it's gone.
Love,
Logan
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
Thanks. Let's hope, hey? 'Cause otherwise? I'll be lucky to pull off community college at this point. I'm not even caring too much where I end up as long as it's not here, you know? Putting a bit of space between me and Neptune for a while is definitely something I need to do.
I know. I wasn't exactly expecting you to, you know?
Okay, you're right, I know. I just - I don't want him to think that I don't care about him, but he's gonna take it like that...me being back with you within weeks of my dumping him. God, I couldn't possibly have made a bigger mess of things had I tried, could I? But you're right. Waiting won't make whatever's going to happen any better.
Well, at least we're bright spots for each other. That's a bonus. And I definitely know what you mean about missing stuff when it's gone. I'm still not really used to it, and my mom's still technically alive. At least as far as I know... I'm not sure I can even imagine how much you miss your mom. Kinda helps me a bit to know without a doubt I'm better off without her, though.
Love you.
~V.
To: Veronica Mars
From: Logan Echolls
Subject: Well, that went well...
Ah, the anywhere but here game. So where would you be now, Veronica? And, yeah, I get the whole wanting to be elsewhere. I thought I was just going to leave when I turned 18, but there are certain things that stopped me beyond the ankle monitor.
And don't worry about DK, he'll just have to get used to it. What really matters is what you want, right?
Yeah, I miss her, beyond being actually pissed off at her. I mean, that's parents though. You hate them and love them. Well, some of them. Anyway, D's at the door. I think we're doing South Park marathon and room service for New Years. Check back later.
Love,
- L
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Today's Inspiration Message: A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else.
- Mahatma Gandhi
To: Logan Echolls
From: Veronica Mars
Subject: Well, that went well...
You mean next year for College? Well, considering as much as I want out of Neptune, I don't want to be on the other side of the country from my dad (you know, in case he manages to get himself in some sort of trouble, I'd rather not be a 5 hour plane trip away), if I could pick any university in California? Berkeley. I could learn pretty much literally anything I got it into my head that I wanted to in a place like that.
And Logan? We're both going to find a way to get a break from this place for awhile. Dad'll clear you and everything else that needs to will get figured out.
What we want. Not just what I want. But for the record, I want you.
Yeah, that one I do get. Hope you're having fun with the South Park Marathon. You're probably dating one of the only girls in Neptune who would actually have fun watching endless hours of that show. I mean, we do know what my favourite movie is, right? I'll probably just be watching the ball drop on TV. So thrilling.
Love you, too.
~V