Wow, I am SO GLAD that Veronica has learned to TRUST her boyfriend, because it's not like he has a history of interpersonal violence, drug use, cheating, and just generally terrible decisions that might make her wonder whether he's faithful and/or why he won't tell her what he and Mercer were doing that was so terrible Mercer'd rather be up for serial rape. I know that would blow right past my bullshit detection radar. Clearly, Veronica's suspicious nature is the big issue in this relationship.

And lest I forget I am also SO GLAD that Veronica's previous sexual trauma is handled so well and so respectfully and not completely forgotten about except when it's being used for a CHEAP EXPLOITATIVE SUSPENSE-BUILDING DEVICE. I mean, just imagine what a lesser show might have done! They might have spent an entire episode showcasing the protagonist's suspicious and mistrustful nature only to have her trustingly leave her completely uncovered drink unattended despite having been roofied before and knowing there's a roofie rapist on the loose. I sure am glad Veronica Mars would never insult my intelligence that way.