Title: Missing
Author:
thegraduate09Word Count: 200
Fandom: Veronica Mars
Pairing: None, really.
Rating: PG-13
Summary: They'd probably needed this moment.
Author's Note: Missing scene from season two. Mentions of Veronica/Duncan, but only because it was canon at the time.
It's in the season of VD Redux, and it's date night, when usually Veronica comes over, and Logan goes out, but tonight Mrs. C's busy, which means he's there, and what's worse, he's bored. They're both very familiar of how Logan sulks when he's bored, so after a few hours of tense silence and conversation attempts by Duncan, they, half reluctantly, half relieved, agree to his proposal of a poker game.
After a few rounds of cards and more of drinks, they're joking, and it's as if a brief peace has been proposed, although they're aware of the fact that the fourth chair shouldn't be empty. It's still been a long time since the they've all been civil to each other, and no one's going to say anything to risk it.
Duncan, surprisingly, brings her up, remarking that she'd be so proud that Veronica was kicking Logan's ass. All laugh, Logan grumbles, and after she wins again, they all glance at each other, then the empty chair. Logan's dealer, despite Veronica's protests, and she and Duncan nod, although it's been so long since they knew what the others were asking, thinking, saying, without words, and Logan deals a fourth hand.