AN: HERE WE GO!!! I do not own TDI, characters or lyrics.

Chapter 13

Duncan's POV

1 Week Later

7:00pm

Sunday

I was driving to Courtney's place while bobbing my head to the music I was listening to " daddy your music is cool " said Serenity from her car seat in the back seat " yeah this is rock music " I answered looking up at the rear view mirror to see her smiling.

Courtney asked if I could watch Serenity for a couple hours so that she could study for a test she had this week, and of course I said yes.

We just spent the whole day together we went to the park, an arcade spent hours playing games along with winning a couple prizes, afterwards we went to a kid friendly movie even though I'd prefer horror movies, then lastly we went for a late lunch at a burger joint.

I was suppose to have Serenity home 2 hours ago but with losing track of time and our food taking awhile to arrive.

When we finally started eating Courtney was texting me like crazy and when I answered back she wouldn't stop.

Her messages consisted about Serenity learning to keep good habits, regular schedule and critical age. I thought we had this talk last month after the sugar incident, but I guess she wasn't letting this go.

Pulling up in the parking lot I look back at Serenity " alright we are home " I announce undoing my seatbelt " daddy I need help " she says trying to unbuckle herself " I'll be right there " I answer quickly getting out to assist her.

Once out of her car seat we make our way to her mom holding hands " daddy I had fun " said Serenity smiling at me " well I'm glad you enjoyed it " I reply enjoying our day together.

Walking up to the door before I even knocked Courtney opens the door, " hi mommy " greets Serenity hugging her " hi did you have fun with dad today? " asks Courtney hugging Serenity back " we did lots of fun stuff " answers Serenity excited " I'm glad you did why don't you go put your stuff in your room okay " instructs Courtney smiling " okay " replies Serenity before running off.

Turning back to me Courtney changes her to upset making me roll my eyes " Duncan I said have her home at 5 a clock it's 2 hours late " explains Courtney going inside along with myself following leaving the door partially open, " you know well she has school tomorrow " she adds.

Once in the living room " I'm sorry okay I lost track of time " I replied crossing my arms over my chest " you could of at least text me " said Courtney placing her hands on her hips.

Shaking my head I speak " is this about her tight schedule and critical age of learning cause if it is and I tried biting my tongue on it but loosen it up " I exclaimed raising my hands to the air " excuse me you've only been around for a month Duncan where as I have been doing both mine and your part for 4 years " Courtney says while pointing a finger to my chest.

Furrowing my eyebrows together and my anger rising " who made that choice Courtney...I sure as hell didn't have no say in that matter " I replied finally saying what I've been wanting to say " instead all you did was be a coward and not to tell your parents to fuck off " just then my right cheek felt a strong sting.

My eye twitched at the sudden struck of Courtneys hand " how dare you don't forget I did it to protect you plus who's the one who didn't have the balls to say he was going to jail " said Courtney looking at me with anger " is this how its gonna go? " I ask squeezing my fists tight so that I don't do anything I won't regret.

Wiping tears from her eyes Courtney walks back and forth a bit " you tell me " she breaths composing herself " and here I thought we could..." unable to finish she stops talking " I'll go get Serenity " she says before walking away.

Taking deep breaths I try calming down but aside from the sting on the side of my face I'm also feeling the sting of this fight we just had before we started dating we use to fight about stupid things all the time but this...this was something else..

" Serenity this isn't funny " says Courtney making me look towards her voice, " Duncan ".

Quickly walking down the hall I go to Serenity's room to find Courtney searching in the closet " what's wrong? " I ask entering the room " she's not here " answers Courtney going to look under her bed.

My eyes open up and I go to the bathroom to search underneath the sink and the tub but didn't see her in either...

" Serenity come out this is scary now" I said going into Courtney's room to look in the closet and under the bed walking out just as I was going into the kitchen the front door was open, " SHIT!! " I shout going outside to hopefully see her " OH MY GOD!!! " gasps Courtney from the door " SERENITY " she yells before bursting into tears.

Quickly going to Courtney I wrap my arms around her tightly " Duncan she's all alone " whimpers Courtney " our baby is out there all alone " she cries into my chest.

I was getting scared now I needed to keep myself calm and strong " were gonna find her okay " I said pulling Courtney away momentarily " first we gotta call the cops " I explain wiping Courtneys tears away " as well as the others they will help us " I add before going inside.


Serenity's POV

7:05pm

I had so much fun with daddy today I'm happy we got to do stuff.

When in my room I went to pick up Duncan Deer then gave him a big hug, I missed him.

" I missed you " I said hugging him tight " look daddy and me got prizes " taking out from my backpack stickers, a yo-yo, a green rubber bouncing ball and a pink glow stick.

" I'm sorry okay I lost track of time "

Looking up from my prizes I hear daddy talking.

" you could of at least text me " that was mommy.

Picking up Duncan Deer I slowly go to down the hall and I see mommy and daddy talking...

Mommy isn't happy now and daddy is the same...what's happening?

" Is this about her tight schedule and critical age of learning cause if it is and I tried biting my tongue on it but loosen it up " says daddy raising his hands he looks not happy anymore.

My eyes starts getting wet I don't like this..

" Excuse me you've only been around for a month Duncan where as I have been doing both mine and your part for 4 years " mommy says she also isn't happy...

What's going on?

I run to my room I put Duncan Deer in my backpack and my glow stick, I hear a loud clap sound making me jump.

" I'm scared I'm gonna go find gamma " I say...

I put my jacket and my backpack on then quietly walk down the hall.

The door is open both Mommy and daddy are not looking, slowly I go to the door and quietly run outside.

Running outside I see daddy's car but I can't drive, I keep running past the parking lot.

" Don't worry Deer we'll go find gamma and she will take care of us " I said running off the same way mommy and I go when we go to school.


Courtney's POV

7:30pm

As Duncan said we called the cops within minutes they arrived at my apartment asking us a series of question of possibilities of where she might go or be familiar with.

We answer that the only possible place would be her preschool but other then that most places were too far for her to go.

I sitting on the couch squeezing a pillow from her bed still crying and my body shaking, I've been scared in my life but this was a while new level. My mind was going crazy not having her here.

" Do you have any photos of the child? " asks the officer that was talking to Duncan " yes " I breathed picking up the framed photo beside the couch but looking at it my heart broke " my baby " I cry hugging the photo.

Rushing over to me quickly Duncan holds me " they're going to find her " he whispers trying to comfort me " we gotta be strong " he adds cupping my face so that I look at him but I could see it in Duncans eyes that even though he was not showing it deep inside he was scared like me.

" Duncan Courtney " says voices from the open door...

We look up to see DJ, Geoff and Bridgette all of them with shocked expressions.

Bridgette sits beside me then holds my hand " it's okay the police are doing everything " she says to me " Bridge I want her back where she's safe " I whimper looking at the others.

" What made Serenity run away? " asks DJ looking at myself and Duncan.

Grunting Duncan holds his head " it's because we were fighting " he answers facing away from us" what? " asks Geoff confused looking at Duncan " I thought you two had things figured out? " asks Bridgette rubbing my back.

Meeting eyes with Duncan I take a deep breath " Serenity got scared hearing us fight over something I couldn't let go, we said things and I slapped Duncan " I explained wiping tears away only to get looks from everyone.

" Courtney " exclaims Bridgette surprised looking at me" dang " says DJ shaking his head in disbelief " that's heavy guys " said Geoff taking his cow boy hat.

" Your not the only one that went out of line during the fight it was on us both " said Duncan stepping in to defend me " we said we wouldn't fight in front or near our daughter but we did " rubbing his neck Duncan shakes his head" screw this " he says going to the door.

Standing up I catch up to Duncan " where are you going? " I ask making him stop " to go look for our daughter " he answers taking his keys out of his pocket " I'm going with you " I answer kicking my slippers off then slipping on my sneakers and grabbing my jacket, " and don't say no we already fought enough tonight " I add before he says anything else.

" We're going to " said Geoff with Bridgette " same " adds DJ.

Nothing else was said as we all headed to the cars...


Louis POV

( AN: Guess which other TDI cast is making there appearance)

8:30pm

Grocery Store

I liked going to the store mommy didn't have time to go early today so when dad got home from work we all went together for a late trip.

Dad was pushing the cart and I was in the seat so I got to enjoy holding my favourite snacks for lunch.

" Alright we got a good load of groceries " says dad looking inside the cart " I'm glad we did or else I wouldn't be able to make lunches " says mommy smiling at me " your lunches are the best " I say as we got to the car " hey aren't my lunches good? " said dad making my hair messy.

Giggling I try to move dads hand away " no " I laugh " guess you'll have to try harder then Trent " teases mommy smiling as she presses the button to unlock the car " guess so but mark my words Gwen my lunches will be # 1 " said dad picking me up from the cart.

My mommy and dad were funny. Mommy was a painter I like her blue hair a lot and dad made music at a studio. They always tell me stories of when they were on TV sometimes they show me videos of them on total...something its a long name I can't remember but it's cool.

Dad opens the car door and puts me inside, " okay buddy you stay here okay " he says " yes dad " I answer standing in the back while I wait for them to put the food in the back.

I suddenly see my favourite toy under a seat walking over to get it I look outside and see something pink moving, pushing the button for the window to come down looking again my eyes open.

It's my angel...

I open the door and climb out then run quickly...

" Serenity " I call running to her but when I do she's crying...

" Louis!! " calls dad running to us and so does mommy...

" Serenity you okay? " I ask her but she doesn't say anything back.

" Louis you don't come out of the car alone " said Dad looking at me before he sees Serenity " sweetie are you okay? " Dad asks reaching a hand out to her " shes in turtle class with me " I say standing beside her " its okay " holding her hand.

Shaking her head " I...want...my...mommy and daddy " cries Serenity.

" Oh my goodness honey have you been by yourself? " asks mommy rubbing her head " lets go to the car okay call the cops Trent " says mommy leading us back while dad got his phone out and walk back to the car.

" Man her parents must be worried and scared sick " said Dad on his phone " yes my names Trent Berkley, my family and I are at the west superstore grocery store parking lot a little girl named Serenity was wandering..." dad stopped talking.

I look at dad for a bit then to Serenity as we stood by the car, mom came back with a bottle of water.

" Here drink a little bit of water " said mommy holding the bottle to Serenity mouth " there we go slow sips ".

" Great we'll wait right here " says dad getting off the phone " good news both the police and her parents are looking for her " mommy smiles " the police will inform her parents where we are and they will come for her ".

" Thank goodness but honey why were you by yourself? " asks mom looking worried at Serenity " yeah its dangerous to be alone outside " said Dad.

" I was trying to go to gamma's house " she breathes " but I got scared at home " says Serenity looking at dad.

" Sweetie that was not a good idea to leave home " said dad looking sad " what scared you? " asks mommy holding her hand.

" Mommy and daddy were loud...it scared me I think daddy will go away " sniffs Serenity wiping her eyes.

Go away?

" Loud does she mean her parents were fighting? " asks mommy " probably and maybe that her dad would leave? " asks dad looking at mom.

" Don't be scared okay cause your mommy and daddy are looking for you and they will be here soon " explains mom smiling at Serenity making her look up.

Just then a 3 cars and a police car are coming to us...


Duncan's POV

9:00pm

Once the cops called to inform us of Serenity being found the biggest sigh of relief was let out I drove speeding passing every light while Courtney called the others to meet at the location she was at.

One things for sure I had to give my biggest thank you and gratitude to the family that found her, we definitely had to be lucky and blessed. I don't know what I could of done if I never saw my little girl again.

" Thank god " whimpers Courtney looking forward " you could definitely say that a million times over " I replied making a left turn " Geoff and the others are right behind us as well as a cop car " breathes Courtney looking in the side view mirror.

Before the call we all checked the preschool, park, my auto shop and even went back to the house in hopes Serenity would of gone home, throughout this whole time I was trying to keep my breathing calm but every second that past was killing me inside knowing that somewhere our daughter was alone with potential dangers who knows what sick fucks were out there. As a former delinquent I knew and I would never let anything like that come anywhere near Serenity.

Courtney grabbed my shoulder making me come out of my thoughts " there it is " she gasps pointing to the store along with a car with two adults and kids. Speeding up I drive into the parking lot once we were close enough I turn the car off and we immediately unbuckle our seatbelts.

Courtney gets out first followed by me " Serenity " she calls out as we both run fast.

" Mommy Daddy " cries Serenity as Courtney picks her up and hugs her, joining them I wrap my arms around both of them tightly. I couldn't help it anymore I let my own tears fall this time not caring who watched I was just relieved I had my daughter back.

" Are you okay? " asks Courtney looking at Serenity " honey we were scared " I said using my hands to wipe away Serenity's tears " why would you run away? " asks Courtney waiting to hear an answer.

" Courtney?...Duncan? "

Looking to the side my eyes open up standing there was Gwen and Trent.

" What the...Trent and Gwen? " I ask shocked seeing them with surprised expressions " yeah man its nice seeing you again " said Trent walking up to me with his hand out " likewise I need to thank you for keeping my little girl safe " I replied taking his hand.

Gwen walks over holding a little boys hand " woah your a daddy too eh? " I ask seeing the miniature Trent " yeah actually it was my son who saw your daughter " Trent explains looking at her " hi Courtney been awhile " said he greets.

" Yes it has I can't believe it " answers Courtney walking over to us.

' What no way Trent Gwen " says Geoff from his car with Bridgette coming out.

Just then DJ gets out from his car " thank goodness shes with her mama " he whimpers then he sees two familiar faces " Trent and Gwen what the? " he adds.

30 minutes Later

After the unexpected reunion but more importantly Serenity was found. Once safe and with us the others and the cop headed out, but myself and Courtney stayed to chat.

Gwen and Trent explained to us what Serenity had told them and needless to say we both felt disappointed to have made our daughter get scared from our fighting along with thinking I would leave.

Both myself and Courtney had to have a huge talk about a lot main topic was resolving issues so that we never fight again. Tonight was the worst night we've ever experienced one thing is certain we never want this to happen again.

The kids had fallen asleep in there car seats waiting for us meaning we needed to get them home to bed.

I offered Trent to hang out with myself, Geoff and DJ sometime while Courtney asked Gwen the same.

Thanking them once more before we departed as they were going Gwen let us know that there son Louis was in Serenity's class, meaning we would definitely be seeing each other soon.

Once home we got Serenity straight into bed but afterwards Courtney and I sat on opposite sides of the bed watching her sleep peacefully, I made sure to have Duncan Deer tucked in right beside her.

Courtney lightly caressed her cheek while I rest my head on my palm.

" If you knew how much this moment means to me and how long I've waited for your touch "

Looking up at Courtney I could hear her faintly singing a gentle song

" If you knew how happy you are making me I never thought I'd love anyone so much "

Unable to keep my eyes away from Courtney I continue listening til she finishes.

Smiling lightly " you have a great voice " I whisper seeing her smile " I use to sing her that song when she was a baby " Courtney answers leaning to kiss Serenity on the forehead " I love you " she whispers getting up from the bed. Doing the same I stand up and lean to give a kiss on her forehead " I love you ".

Courtney waited for me by the door once I got to her we both stared at Serenity for a moment before closing the door.

We both stayed silent it was hard to even finds words to say after this.

Rubbing my face with my hands I sigh heavily as I was about to say something Courtney wrapped her arms around me with the side of her face on my chest " I'm sorry " she breathes " I know I keep saying that but it's true ".

Resting my head on top of hers, one arm around her waist and the other on the back of her head " I'm sorry too I shouldn't be such a neanderthal or ogre " I whisper " just rules haven't always been my thing " I add hearing her exhale " I know but you need to compromise Duncan she's still young " replies Courtney looking up at me.

Nodding in a agreement I press my forehead against hers I speak softly " I'll do better " seeing a smile form on Courtney's lips " good and as for us I think we should wait til were ready to try " she sighs referring to our issues getting resolved first " like I said it might take time and I'm cool with that " I whisper smiling at her.

Releasing her from my grasp I look at my watch " I better go it's late " I say especially when there's work to be done tomorrow " okay drive safely " replied Courtney standing by me, " I think I'll let Serenity stay home tomorrow she's going to be tired after everything " she adds as I nod " good idea she will need it " I answered opening the front door.

Stepping outside I turn to face Courtney " good night " I say with a grin " good night " she says back.

Even though we agreed to wait unable to resist I lean in towards her seeing that she's not stopping me I press my lips against hers.

Afterwards I step back and walk backwards making sure to memorize her, " good night " I repeat while she waves from the door smiling.

Once I get to my car I think for a bit and whatever comes for us next I just hope we can get through it together.

AN: What did everyone think? Let me know how you felt and which TDI characters should come up next. See You All Later!!!!