I know that an epilogue is generally an 'afterword'. However, I already did an afterword and I wanted to use this scene to close up the story. This takes place shortly after season 2 when Duncan and Courtney are still together, but are going through some problems.

I hope you all liked my story. Thanks for your kind words and reviews. Enjoy this last chapter! *Criticism is welcomed

"Careful when you open

It's easy to be broken

In the strangest fashion

You start a chain reaction

When you look my way

Something's pounding away

And I wonder if I ever

felt this before,"

12 Years Earlier

Gwen shifted around, uneasy in her seat. Taking a look around the room, she noticed she was the only female visitor in that day. This fact was obvious seeing how every convict behind a glass window was eyeing her up. The other visitors were middle aged male lawyers, trying to convince their client to be well behaved whilst behind bars.

The juvenile delinquent center wasn't at all what Gwen had in mind. Sure she had only seen the visiting room, but the place didn't have such of a grim vibe as she thought it to have. The boys didn't look as deadly as she had expected either. Most of them were her age and looked pretty sane.

Gwen checked her watch. She had only been waiting two minutes, but it felt like and hour. She glanced up and peered through the glass window. On the other side was a vacant seat, waiting to be filled by someone she hadn't seen in months. Someone who she (during the show) considered to be one of her only close friends. So why was she so nervous? Perhaps it was because this someone was now in a committed relationship and a million dollars richer. Perhaps she was a little pissed that he waited this long to give her a call. Perhaps it could have been that she was a little jealous?

Gwen quickly pushes the thought out of her mind. Why would she be jealous? Duncan was her friend. Besides, he would never look her way once if Courtney was around. Gwen gagged at the word. That little princess bothered Gwen to her wits end.

"And you are reaching

Something that is beating

I can't believe I never noticed my heart before

Over and again

Racing out of my skin

I can't believe I never noticed my heart before

At least it was never until I noticed

you and your ways,"

Suddenly, a door at the end of the room opened. Gwen's head shot up and looked to the door. Out of it, stepped Duncan. Gwen felt a sudden shot of energy exploded within her heart. It only worsened as Duncan eyes drifted towards her. When they landed on her, he smiled. The smile would always give Gwen shudders. However, she never admitted it.

Duncan swaggered over to the vacant seat that sat opposite from Gwen on the other side of the window. For a few moments, they didn't say anything, they just smirk at each other. When the moments passed, Duncan reached over and picked up a small phone on his side of the window. When Gwen felt ready, she picked up hers. The first thing that Gwen could hear with the deep sound of his breath as Duncan lightly exhaled into the receiver, then; "Hey,"

Gwen smiled. It was good to hear his voice again. "Hey," she said softly.

Duncan smiled at her. "I'm glad you came. I haven't seen you in a while,"

"This was the first time you called me since the end of the season," noted Gwen with a little attitude in her voice. Duncan rolled his eyes sarcastically. "I'm surprised your little princess even let me come see you,"

Duncan blinked as he recalled Courtney. He had almost completely forgotten about her at the sight of Gwen. "What she doesn't know can't hurt her," he shrugged.

"So you're scared of her now?" joked Gwen.

Duncan grinned. "She can through a pretty tough punch," Gwen laughed a little at his joke.

"Capture what I've misplaced

In the perfect fashion

Just watch my heart's reaction

This point of view

is nothing that I'm used to, but I

won't close my eyes

'Cause they're on to you"

"How are things with you and Trent?" asked Duncan.

Gwen gulped. "After all that? We haven't even said a word to each other," she said letting her eyes fall to the floor. She felt bad for the way she treated her ex, but on some level, it was necessary.

"Good. That guy was a creep anyway," pointed out Duncan.

Gwen's eyes narrowed at him. "No thanks to you," she spat.

"I was only trying to protect you," he winked.

"Jealous much?"

"Maybe," he said playfully.

"You're despicable," said Gwen as she shook her head slightly.

Duncan just shrugged at the comment. "I do what I can,"

"Speaking of which," began Gwen "How did you end up in here again?"

Duncan gave her and evil grin. "Went streaking during a football game," he chuckled.

"You're so gross," she said with disgust.

"You're just mad because you missed it," he laughed. Gwen rolled her eyes. "Anyway, some cop caught up to me and I punch him in the face," he added.

"Why?"

"A man has to protect his territory," he winked.

"And what did Courtney have to say about all of that?"

"That it's good that I'm locked up in here," he frowned.

Gwen had to laugh "Serves you right. But seriously, you won last season! What happened to the million? Can't you get a good lawyer?" she questioned.

"Spent it all on lawyers for my other appeals. Didn't have enough left over for this one,"

"Is Courtney going to help you out?"

"Eventually. Girl's got it bad for me," said Duncan as he leaned back in his chair.

"And all this time,

it was staring me blind

I can't believe I never noticed my heart before,"

Gwen sighed. He was still obsessed with that goody-goody that she so despised. However, Gwen wasn't about to go and split them up. Courtney made Duncan happy, and it would be her duty as a friend to keep it that way. "I got you something," chimed Gwen as she reached into her bag. Duncan sat up quickly with excitement. "I know I missed your birthday, so against my better judgment, I made you a gift," After a little digging, Gwen pulled out a big brown envelope and slipped it underneath the small space at the bottom of the window. Duncan picked it up and ripped it open. Inside were to small drawings; one was of Chris Mclean.

"You gave me Chris?" he asked with obvious disappointment.

"It's a dart board," she added. Duncan laughed and tucked it away in his pocket.

"I'll use it in the common room," he mentioned. "Asshole. He better not call us back for a third season," The other drawing was of a small tarantula. However, this one was more personalized to resemble something that Duncan held very dear, but lost. "Is this Scruffy?" he said with a smile on his face.

Gwen nodded "I feel bad that you lost him this season. I know it's just a drawing, but I can't really bring a spider in here,"

"I love it!" exclaimed Duncan giving the paper a hug. "Thanks Gwen," he smiled.

Suddenly, a guard came and tapped Gwen on the shoulder. "Time's up," he said in a harsh tone. Gwen nodded and turned back to Duncan.

"It was nice seeing you Gwen. Come visit more often, will yeah?"

"Call me more often then. And tell me when you get in trouble next time. If I can, I'll help you. You can always count on that" she added sweetly. "Unless you do something really stupid," she winked as Duncan chuckled.

"The only time I ever noticed my heart

Was when I noticed you, yeah

The only time I ever noticed my heart

Was when I noticed you, yeah

You, yeah, you, yeah!"

Duncan smiled as she hung up the phone and left the room. When she was out of sight, he made his way back to his prison cell. On his way back, he couldn't stop thinking about Gwen. She was different from other girls, and a lot more tolerable then Courtney. Duncan let out a sigh as he entered his cell. Things weren't going well with Courtney, and Gwen had been nothing but supportive. Unlike when Duncan almost tried to break her and Trent up. He stretched out on his bed and closed his eyes. The last thing in his head before he fell asleep was an image of Gwen. "How could I live without her?" he thought smiling as he drifted to sleep.

"And you are reaching

Something that is beating

I can't believe I never noticed my heart before

Over and again

Racing out of my skin

I can't believe I never noticed my heart before

'Till I noticed you, yeah

I noticed you, yeah

When I noticed you, yeah

You, yeah

When I noticed you, yeah

I noticed you, yeah

That's the only time I ever noticed my heart before,"

Song: Noticed

Artist: Mute Math