Note: Last chapter before the finale and then the alternate ending.

More about Fiona Coyne: Fiona Celestine Arabella Coyne is a graduate and valedictorian of the Degrassi Community School's Class of 2013. She was from New York City, USA and went to live in Rome, Italy. Although she and her twin brother Declan Coyne were born in Japan, Fiona considers Manhattan home. She transferred to Degrassi Community School in Season 9 during the second semester as a junior with her brother. After being a "few credits shy," she had to repeat her senior year. Fiona once relied on money to do everything for her, but she has learned how to manage with less of it after her mother Laura Coyne was put on house arrest on account of fraud in her foundation until the family's legal troubles were resolved. She was a talented artist and is also very interested in fashion, as shown through her unique sense of style.

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Disclaimer: House Of Cards with a Degrassi cross-over with Declan Coyne played by Landon Liboiron.

Plot: Duncan gets out of prison, Declan and Rose go to a Halestorm concert, Duncan and Rose meet once again.

Soundtrack: Love/Hate/Heartbreak, I Get Off, and Beautiful With You by Halestorm.

"Beautiful With You"

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Their first date was great. Nothing spectacular or super special but Rose had a good time with Declan. He listened to her, cared about her feelings, and he was a good, honest, and hardworking man. Just when she thought things wouldn't look up they seemed to finally be getting better. Her breakup with Duncan was slowly getting behind her. She wanted to be happy and she deserved it. She made Declan happy too. They spent Valentine's together, made love, spent Rose's birthday together going to an art museum and then a fancy dinner, followed by a club. Soon it was summer and they spent a lot of time with each other at Declan's apartment especially, and they went on road trips, to concerts, even shopping. He loved to spend money on her. It was good but it wasn't the same as when she was with Duncan. He invaded her thoughts almost daily. She hoped he was alright. They hadn't talked to each other in months but she never changed her number and wouldn't. She was holding on to the hope that he would eventually call her after he got out of prison. Wishful thinking, maybe. Declan's family liked her and she bonded well with his sister, Fiona. She knew she had to stop comparing Declan to Duncan. It just wasn't fair and they just weren't the same as each other. Declan didn't know she still cared about her ex Duncan. He did know that she was bisexual though and completely supported her for it. His twin sister, Fiona was a lesbian. He passed no judgment upon her whatsoever. He wanted to be monogamous though. He was open to the idea of sharing a girl together as a one-time thing but so far that hadn't happened. She missed how she felt with Rose and Duncan but knew that she had to get over what she couldn't have. Declan was a good guy though and she cared deeply about him. Soon it was October and they were going to celebrate Halloween together. They went to a Halloween party. Declan dressed as Patrick Bateman of American Psycho and Rose dressed as Mary from American Mary. Everyone liked their costumes and they were a real hit at the party. They had a great time. Soon it was November and they were celebrating Thanksgiving together with Declan's family. It was a nice and quiet evening. Everyone was having a good time. Rose even helped Fiona bake the pecan and pumpkin pies. After dinner and some champagne, Declan led her to the guest bedroom and they made love. She always made him wear a condom. He was disappointed by it after awhile. The truth was that Rose always made guys wear condoms with her except for Duncan. He always kept her safe and protected her. He even told her before that he wore condoms with all of the other girls, even the girl he lost his virginity to. She hadn't even started having sex with Declan until they knew each other 14 months.

"That was nice," he remarked when they were cuddling post-sex.

"It was good," she agreed as he kissed her neck.

"Not to be a downer, but I just wonder why you don't trust me yet to not wear a condom. We've known each other awhile," he comments curiously.

"I know. I just want to be safe rather than sorry," she remarks.

"But you're on the pill too."

"It's only 98% effective though."

He slightly pulls away from her.

"I don't want to ruin the moment so I'll just stop. I think we should go to bed."

"Fine by me," she says rolling over on her side away from him.

He doesn't know it but she ends up crying herself to sleep. This was just a big mess at this point honestly. She was tired of being put down and lectured by him. She was tired of the fights which occurred at least several times every month. She kept giving him multiple chances and forgave him every time. They would fight about him wanting to spend a lot of money on her, what to eat, how she should dress on certain occasions. There was only one man she would ever really love though. There was a secret she was keeping from him. She was starting her own law practice and she would be moving back to Washington D.C. to open it. She wanted to see Francesca again. Francesca was never able to visit her because she was taking care of her sick mother for over two years now, and Rose had been so busy with Declan and work that she never got a chance to visit D.C. again either. Rose and Duncan's dog, Lady, was staying with Francesca for the time being. The next day, Declan surprised her with flowers and apologized to her and things went back to normal, for now at least.

The next few months were good, especially Christmas. Rose's first Christmas celebrating with a new guy who wasn't Duncan. It still stung a little bit, but she was going to be back home in D.C. soon. More months passed without many incidents of fights between them and it was now late March and she had to break the news to Declan about the move. She would be going in early April. They were having a late brunch of eggs, waffles, and black coffee. They were getting ready to go and see Declan's family in Canada again.

"I have some news to tell you."

"Really, what is it?" He asks her curiously.

"I'm moving back to D.C. Next month. April 7th to be exact."

"And you are just telling me this now?" He asks shocked as he slams his fork down and it clatters onto his plate.

His anger stung her. She expected him to be upset, sure, but he was acting like a selfish child.

"I'm opening my own law firm. I have associates and people who were interested and just recently committed to this. I wanted to make sure it was official before I told you," she tells him sincerely.

He takes a big gulp of his coffee and slams it down but less hard than he did his fork. He was angry but at the same time, he knew they could make it work.

"I'm sorry, babe. It's just I've done long-distance relationships before and it was difficult. But I could do more than visit you. If you wanted me to come with you, I mean," he says earnestly.

"If you mean maybe move there too, are you sure? I mean that is a big commitment. Huge, even," she says sounding appalled.

"I know but I want to at least visit you as much as possible. Then later we can talk about me moving there maybe, alright? Just don't freak out about this yet. There's nothing to worry about," he says trying to not sound desperate.

"Fine. If you say so. I care about you, ok? I just don't want to rush things."

"I'm probably going to get a promotion soon anyway. Then I'll need to figure out later how to transfer if that ends up happening."

"I hope you get that promotion. I really do. You deserve it."

"Thanks, babe. That means a lot to me."

They finish their meal and get their bags packed for their trip and head out and get into Declan's private jet. They make it to Toronto, Canada only a mere hour and forty minutes later. Less than an hour after that they are at Declan's house and Fiona and Rose are doing each other's makeup. Fiona had moved to Italy years earlier but she moved back home 7 months prior. Rose decides to tell her about her plans.

"I'm going to be moving to D.C. in early April. I just broke the news to Declan earlier today and he didn't take it too well at first."

"Really? You have to do what's right for you. And no matter what we will always be friends, right?" Fiona asks with hopefulness in her eyes.

"Of course. And you are a really good friend. I don't see how that would change even if Declan and I end up breaking up ever."

"I hope that doesn't happen but no matter what you are like a sister to me, Rose," she tells her sincerely.

"I'm glad we can bond the way that we do. Sometimes though, please don't tell Declan this, but I miss my ex-girlfriend."

"I'm sorry, Rose. What happened with her, anyway?" She asks out of curiosity as she applies more blue eyeshadow to Rose's right eyelid.

"It's alright. We loved each other but I moved from D.C. and of course, long-distance doesn't really work usually. I broke up with her though," she says sounding full of regret.

"I know what you mean. My ex-girlfriend Imogen and I broke up after I graduated my senior year at Degrassi Community School. I moved to Italy. Now she's moved on and I am here single and alone. Dateless, practically," she says sounding down.

Rose grabs Fiona's hand and holds it gingerly. Fiona hugs Rose.

"You are a good person and you deserve love. You will find it again one day, I know it."

"Thanks, Rose. I hope you find what you are looking for too."

The rest of Declan and Rose's Canada trip goes quite well with only one more minor fight. It was going to be ok though because things were really starting to look up for Rose. In April she said her goodbyes to Declan and they kissed and hugged. She was finally off, back to D.C. her real home. She had talked to Francesca right before she was going to fly back and Francesca told her she could stay at her place for the time being. She knew all about Declan and was happy for Rose. She even had a new boyfriend herself, Patrick. They didn't live together but had been dating for two months. They were in a poly relationship but were only seeing each other at the moment. Rose made her way to Francesca's house via Uber and this time the driver was a woman and there were no problems whatsoever on the ride there. When she knocked on the door, Francesca welcomed her with a big hug.

"Missed you. And so did lady."

"I missed both of you too. I can't believe I'm here. I'm so happy."

"Me too. I hope that you get settled in soon and adjust. I'm so happy for your law firm. That's amazing!" She says encouragingly.

"Thanks. I miss this place. I miss you and well, Duncan too. I can't help it. I miss what all three of us had."

They hug again.

"Look I'm really sorry that things didn't work out for us. I think that you owe it to Declan at least to stay committed and see this through for the time being. Be fair to him."

"I know and he's a good guy. We don't fight much. It's just that something is missing."

"He could be really good for you though. Just don't feel pressured though to do anything you don't want to do."

"I promise I won't."

In June Duncan would be out of prison. There was a lot on Rose's mind still. She didn't know what was going to happen and where she was going to go but she knew that she needed to figure it out soon. April was soon over and then came May. Rose's law practice and the firm was going well so far. Declan was also due for a visit in June. The rest of the month went by slower than April did. It was finally June and Declan was back early on in the month. By late June Duncan would be out of prison. Declan would still be there. Bad timing. In early July Declan and Rose were going to a Halestorm concert together. When the day that Rose thought would never come finally came, she was worried, apprehensive, but also happy and a little bit excited. Duncan had just gotten out of prison, as did Annette and Bill Shepherd. Duncan's cousin, Paul picked him up and they arrived shortly after at Paul's place. Duncan would have a lot of adjusting to do and a new job to start soon. As long as he was out of the public eye he would be much happier. And as long as he got to see Rose again, he would be perfectly fine. He knew a lot had probably changed since he got out of prison and he was willing to accept that. It would be worth it just to see Rose again and to reunite with her. He had no idea about Declan and he didn't know what was going to happen but he hoped that things would be alright again. He decides to call Rose.

"It's Duncan," he says from his new iphone after she picks up on the third ring.

Declan has just gotten into the shower.

"Hey, Duncan. Good to hear from you."

"It's good to be out. It's good to hear your voice again," he says sounding enthused.

"It's good to talk to you too. I have to be honest with you, Duncan. I have a boyfriend now," she tells him sounding rather down.

"I can accept that. I didn't expect you to wait for me. I still care about you though. You deserve to have the world," he promises her.

"His name is Declan. He was my assistant in New York. I have my own law practice and firm now. I'm living with Francesca temporarily. She has a new boyfriend now too. His name is Patrick."

"Good to hear that. That's a great accomplishment. I'm glad you both are happy," he partly lies trying hard to hide the pain in his voice.

"I hope you find someone too. Any girl would be lucky to have you. I know it."

"And Declan's a lucky guy to have you."

"Can I call you later?"

"Sure. Take your time. Bye."

He knew that there would never be another girl for him, ever. Rose was the only one. Always had been, always would be.

A week later they still haven't talked. Declan and Rose are going to the concert. Shortly after they leave in a limo, Duncan stops by. He knew that Rose was probably at the Halestorm concert tonight and wanted to check with Francesca. She opens the door after he knocks twice.

"She's not here. She went to a concert with Declan," she says with her hands on her hips.

"Halestorm, right? I was headed out that way and was wondering if she needed a ride," he tells her nonchalantly.

"Don't be coy, Duncan. I know you still have feelings for her."

"True. Why aren't you going?" He asks earnestly.

"Tons of papers to grade. Teaching a summer class. Just promise me you won't do anything crazy or drastic," she tells him with admonition in her voice. It was a warning.

"I won't. I have a question though. Do you still have feelings for me or Rose? Don't you wish we could just be what we once were and go back in time?"

"Of course I do. But those days are over now," she says, more so trying to convince herself that it's true.

"See you later I guess. Bye."

And with that, he takes off. The concert is packed and the opening band, New Year's Day is just finishing up. The club is hot and people are drinking, vaping, and some are even dancing. The room smells of booze and cigarettes. Everyone gives a final round of applause as New Year's Day finishes up with their final song Angel Eyes. Halestorm starts setting up and Duncan finally spots Declan and Rose, drinking beers close to the front of the stage on the far right. Duncan's drinking a scotch on the rocks. Declan seems happy to be there and so does Rose. He knew he was the one for her but he needed to convince her of this. He always knew how much she loved Halestorm and finally seeing her again in person was good enough for him. She looked amazing and she was wearing a short black dress, sparkly black platform boots, and black fishnet tights. He wondered if Declan knew just how lucky he was to have Rose.

Halestorm soon takes the stage and starts their first song Love/Hate/Heartbreak

I see my demise, from behind your eyes.

I can't pass you by. I give back to you.

Between love, between hate.

Shake this silence back 'fore it's too late.

And it haunts you. It's a love-hate-Heartbreak.

Duncan can't help but think of him and Rose and how their relationship was and how it had become. The words spoke to her too and she thought of both Duncan and Declan. How she was torn between them both. Seeing Declan's arm around Rose's waist and kissing her made his blood boil.

This could be suicide, a kiss with these red knives.

Why am I driving blind, I give back to you.

Try you on for size, I thought boys don't cry.

Your my perfect lie, I give back to you.

Try you on for size, I thought boys don't cry.

Your my perfect lie, I give back to you.

It was painful seeing his girl be with someone else. But she wasn't his anymore and he couldn't get over it. He needed her in his life. He couldn't help but feel lost and alone. Everyone seemed to have someone except for him.

Halestorm then played Amen, I Miss The Misery, Do Not Disturb, Familiar Taste Of Poison, The Reckoning, etc. Each song made Duncan think of the good and bittersweet and even the dark times and what it was like for him and Rose now. Rose thought about her rocky relationship with Declan and how she missed the way things were with Duncan and Francesca. After doing a few more songs from the new album of theirs, Vicious, the next song was Beautiful With You.

I am beautiful with you, even in the darkest part of me.

I am beautiful with you, you make it feel the way it's supposed to be.

You're here with me, just show me this and I believe.

I am beautiful with you.

This song made Rose think about her time with Duncan and how he cherished her, treated her like a goddess. A part of her was still frustrated with him though. At this point, Rose finally saw and recognized Duncan in the audience from across the room. They made eye contact. She couldn't believe he was here. The nerve of him just showing up like this. On the other hand, though, she was happy that he cared enough to show up to see her again finally after all these years. So much time had passed but they still had feelings for each other. Duncan finishes his scotch and they start the next song I get off.

It's so much more exciting, to look when you can't touch.

You could say I'm different, maybe I'm a freak.

But I know how to twist you, to bring you to your knees.

Rose couldn't help but imagine Duncan and her together again in bed, holding each other, kissing, touching, and devouring each other's bodies.

I get off on you, getting off on me.

Give you what you want, but nothing is for free.

It's a give and take, kind of love we make.

When your line is crossed, I get off.

But you don't know, but you can't see.

It's what you forgive, out here for me.

Duncan wanted to hold her so bad right at that very moment. To get her alone and make all of these people disappear, especially Declan. He wanted her to himself, always.

The band plays an acoustic set and a few older songs. The show ends and Rose catches Lzzy's guitar pick. Rose and Declan start making their way out of the club, but Duncan starts watching them leave before following behind from a distance. Declan and Rose start making their way to a bar down the street. They order rum and cokes while Duncan stays by the door at the other end of the bar. He orders another scotch on the rocks. Declan excuses himself to go to the bathroom. Rose makes her way over to Duncan and sits down. They order more drinks.

"Good to see you again. I saw you at the concert," Rose tells him.

"Saw you caught Lzzy's guitar pick that's great. You look good."

"You too. Didn't know you were a Halestorm fan. I missed you though."

"Me too. And I am. Their music grew on me I guess. So how's Declan?" He asks sounding drunk.

"He's fine. Are you following me? If Declan sees you..." She trails off all of a sudden.

"Why are you with him?" He questions her raising his voice.

He puts his hand on her arm. His touch isn't like it used to be. He was drunk and bitter. This wasn't the Duncan she remembered. He was too possessive.

"I moved on. I had to. You left. You even let me go," she replies getting a little heated.

Just then Declan comes out of the bathroom appalled at what he is seeing. He storms right up to Duncan and pushes him away from Rose.

"What the fuck, man?! Get lost!" Declan yells at him.

"No, you get lost she was mine before she was your's!" Duncan angrily states.

Duncan pushes Declan back. The bartender comes over to them to break it up.

"Calm down now! Either one of you leaves or both of you do," The bartender shouts at them.

"We'll leave. It's not even worth it," Declan says angrily.

Declan grabs Rose by the arm and they leave. Duncan sadly watches her go. He decides to leave after things have calmed down and decides to make his way to the stripper bar across the street. He orders another drink and two girls take a sudden interest in him. One is blonde, the other has black hair. They have tattoos and piercings. They are wearing short dresses.

"Hey, handsome want to party with my friend and me? My names Amber, she's Rachel," the blonde girl says.

"I do. Why not? I deserve to have fun. It's over with my ex-girlfriend for good this time, so sure."

"It's her loss. We can have some fun of our own. You don't need her," Rachel states as she lays down on his lap.

"Why settle for just one girl when you can have two girls?" Amber asks him as she kisses his neck.

Rachel sits up after Amber and Duncan have been kissing for some time now. Rachel interrupts by pulling Amber away and kissing her deeply with passion. Duncan grows hard and he should be turned on but it's also just whatever to him. These girls aren't Rose and Francesca. He knows that they are gone now though so he needs to move on and accept it.

"Let's take this back to my place," he suggests.

"Sure, Rachel tells him with a smirk.

"Lead the way," Amber agrees.

Duncan's cousin is asleep for the night and it's already 2 a.m. by the time they get home from being dropped off by a taxi. The girls and Duncan make their way to his room. They push him down onto his bed and start to unbuckle his belt.

"How about you girls start without me first?" He suggests.

"Fine with me. I love putting on a show for guys as handsome as you are," Amber coyly responds as she starts removing her clothes, as Rachel follows suit.

They are naked and going down on each other now. Duncan is watching but thinking about his ex-girlfriends instead. Imagining it was them there turning each other on, pleasing each other, making each other feel good, and getting each other ready for him. He missed having two girls who loved each other and him. Not two girls who put on a show just to please a guy. It was old to him. He didn't care about that anymore. He needed something more than just hookups, random threesomes, and pointless one night stands. These girls could be anyone because if it wasn't them, it would another set of girls, and either way, they weren't the girls he cared about the most. It was time for them to finally leave though. Enough was enough already.

"Isn't it about time you joined us?" Amber asks.

"No, it's about time that both of you left," he seethes.

"Oh really? What's wrong with you all of a sudden?" Rachel questions as she starts to make her way towards him.

"You heard me. Out!"

They gather their clothes and quickly leave. Duncan's cousin, Paul sees them go on their way out. Duncan falls onto his bed and sleep soon overtakes him.