This is another one shot that takes place before the kids were born; begin!

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Warning: mature topics ahead, read at your own risk.

~Duncan's POV

"Duncan!"

I looked up from my paperwork to see someone in the doorway of my office, "Yeah Linda?"

"Miss Mallahan wants you in her office for some work."

I nodded and went through the door down the hall to the Editor in Chief's office. Moxie Mallahan took over the Daily Punctilio last year just before Quigley and Fiona got married and it was honestly one of the best things to happen ever. That woman is a real journalist and she completely turned this newspaper around in just a few short months. I've been working here ever since, and I loved every second of it. I inwardly snickered at the fact that just a few years ago I would have rather jumped off a bridge than work at this newspaper. Funny how life changes like that, isn't it? I knocked on the door and heard a voice say, "Come in."

I went inside and smiled at my boss, "You wanted to see me Miss Mallahan?"

The older blonde woman smiled back at me from behind her desk, "Yes I did, Mr. Quagmire, please have a seat."

I took a seat in front of the desk and saw that we were not alone in the room. In the chair beside me sat a girl about my age that I hadn't seen before. I nodded politely at her and waited for Moxie to talk.

"I called you over to introduce your new coworker," Moxie explained, "This is Madison Li. Miss Li, this is Duncan Quagmire, he's one of our best reporters here."

She smiled and shook my hand, "It's nice to meet you."

"Duncan, I've recently hired Madison and I want you to just show her around and get her settled in. You won't have an office of your own quite yet, but I'm sure a desk down the hall will do just fine for now. Get to it; you've got jobs to do."

We stood up and I followed her out of the office. She smiled at me again.

"So what are we going to do first?"

I shrugged, "I guess I could just give you a quick tour. I have work to get back to myself."

She nodded and I started showing her around the office and introducing her to people. The whole time we kept up a polite conversation.

After a while, Madison asked a question that made me a bit unsettled, "Is that a wedding ring on your hand?"

I gave her a puzzled look and glanced at the wedding band on my left ring finger. It had the inscription D.Q.+V.Q., for my love Violet Quagmire; she had the same inscription on her ring. We've been married for three happy years now and I still have trouble believing that I found the most wonderful, perfect, woman at such an awful place like Prufrock Preparatory School. But we're together now, and happy. We've even started thinking about having a kid.

"Yes it is," I replied with a calm smile, "My wife and I have been married for about three years."

She seemed a little intrigued by my statement, given her facial expression, but quickly snapped back into being professional, "Ahem, so where's my desk?"

"Oh, it's right over here across from Linda."

I showed her to her work station and she set about putting her things away. Linda was an older woman and she was very kind to me. I think it made her happy to see younger employees working here; some people think it helps the job. Once Madison finished setting up her work-space I waved good-bye and went back to my office to continue my work.

~Linda's POV

"Hi, I'm Linda," I greeted the new girl with a smile.

She wasn't paying attention, but quickly noticed me after a minute, "Oh, sorry hello I'm Madison."

I gave her a wary look, "Don't you even think about it."

She sat down at her desk and pretended to look confused, "Think about what?"

"About Mr. Duncan Quagmire," I replied adjusting my glasses, "That young man is married. I've met his wife Violet, and she is just the sweetest thing alive. They're thinking about having a baby too. So don't think I don't see you eyeing that boy like a piece of meat. Keep your eyes on your work, missy."

She gave me a cold look, "Thank you for telling me, I will... consider your advice."

I've seen her type before. The girls that have a weakness for married men. Girls like her think that men are more attractive if they're "off-limits" so to speak. This is not going to be pretty once Violet sees that girl giving her husband the bedroom eyes.

~Violet's POV

I pulled out my phone and called Duncan, "Hey honey, do you want a ride home from work?"

"Sure I'll meet you outside the building, love."

I told him I'd be there in a few and hung up the phone. I left the printing business that my husband and I owned and got into my car to head over to Duncan's office. Upon reaching the Daily Punctilio building I pulled up in the parking lot and saw my husband standing outside. He was talking to a woman I had never seen before.

I got out of the car and walked up to them, "Hey honey."

Duncan grinned at me and gave me a quick kiss, "Hello love, sorry for being distracted. I was just talking with my new coworker."

He gestured to the woman behind him who was giving me an... intriguing expression. There was something about her. I can't quite put my finger on it, but she didn't look very inviting. Nonetheless, I like to be nice to people so I introduced myself.

"Hi, I'm Violet Quagmire, what's your name?"

She seemed to begrudgingly shake my hand, "I'm Madison Li."

"Well I'm ready to head home whenever you are Violet," Duncan said.

I nodded, "Sure honey, why don't you wait in the car for a second?"

He shrugged and did as I had told him. I carefully observed Madison's reaction to him walking away and my unfortunate suspicions were confirmed: she looked sad to see him leave and upset that I was here. This bitch is crushing on my husband. I didn't want to cause a scene so I, as politely as possible, waved good-bye to her and got into the car.

I couldn't help a small bit of satisfaction filling me up as I drove us home and away from that girl. I was so distracted that I didn't even notice Duncan asking me how my day was. When I didn't answer he just shrugged it off, and went back to looking through his new journalist notebook. On the inside, I was seething with rage. How dare she look at my husband like that?

It took me years to get used to the idea of getting married again after the unfortunate experience I had with the subject at the mere age of 14. But I'd never really needed to worry about the possibility of Duncan being unfaithful. He was the most damn faithful man on earth! He hardly even looked at other women when we were out together unless he had to or they were a friend. Even before we were together he proved his unwavering loyalty to me by disguising himself as my brother and running laps in our place so we could study for a dumb test that would let us stay together. Duncan Quagmire is a faithful man... why am I so worried all of a sudden?

I love Duncan more than anything. He's a wonderful husband and the only man in the world I ever wanted to truly be with forever. We're thinking about having a kid too and I couldn't be more excited. I know Klaus and Isadora have been trying for one, which was way more information than I needed, and Quigley and Fiona were working on it too. I shouldn't be feeling this way about the love of my life and the future father of my child. And that bitch was making me, Violet Quagmire, doubt my husband! That is unforgivable! What on earth am I going to do?

"Maybe I could ask one of my sisters-in-law if they have any advice? Yeah I'll do that tonight. I'll ask Fiona; she's mentioned unfavorable coworkers at her science lab in the past, so perhaps she'll know something that will help."

~…

Later that night at our estate I left Duncan in our house, he was doing some work so he didn't mind, and went over to see Fiona.

"Violet, do you need something?"

"I just want to talk for a minute," She nodded and let me into her house.

We sat down on the couch, "So what's up?"

"Well firstly, where is Quigley? I'd prefer if this conversation was just between us."

"He's working late today; is something wrong?"

I sighed, "Promise me that what I'm about to say won't leave this room?"

She blinked at me and adjusted her glasses, "Of course, if it's something serious."

"Well... I picked up Duncan from work today and when I got there he was talking to his new coworker. It's this girl named Madison. I introduced myself and she... well she gave me a very cold look. Fiona, this girl is crushing on Duncan."

Her jaw fell open in shock, "Are you sure?"

"Yes! She wouldn't stop staring him! It was horrible! And Duncan, poor naïve Duncan, he didn't notice a thing or react one bit. Oh my god, what do I do?"

Fiona patted my back comfortingly, "Oh, Violet, Duncan loves you! He'd never stray; he has too much character. You shouldn't worry about it."

I buried my face in my hands, "I know and I... I do trust him, but what if she tries to do something? She could take advantage of him or god knows what she'd do to me if she's desperate."

"Ok listen; it's a scientific fact that unfortunately our brains don't allow us to ignore attractive people. It's just how we're wired to function. But that doesn't mean we're always going to act on those mild attractions. You want to know something? When I first met you guys on the Queequeg, I thought Klaus was a little cute. But I respected that he and Isadora were together, and Quigley was cuter; and now I can't live without my charming cartographer husband. I even told Isadora this once before, and she was happy I was honest about it. She said she was worried that Klaus was attracted to me at some point too, but he reassured her that he only had eyes for her."

"So what do you suggest I do? How do I make sure this girl doesn't try to take Duncan from me?"

Fiona gave me a nervous smile, "Well, when I was first starting my job at the science lab I had a small problem with a coworker who wouldn't leave me alone. He acted like there were no other female scientists in the building, which there are plenty but apparently I was the most attractive to him. This guy would take any chance he could to talk to me and even asked me out several times. I told him no, he didn't listen. I told him I was getting married, it didn't register in his brain. I know this is a different situation than what you're going through but the same principle still stands."

"So what did you do?"

I saw her face redden behind her glasses, "You're not going to like what I'm about to tell you..."

Ok, now I'm curious, "What is it?"

She looked embarrassed, "I finally told Quigley what was going on at work and he got super protective of course. And... his solution was to um... Ahem, mark his territory..."

I raised a brow in confusion, "Mark his territory?"

My poor sister-in-law looked faint with embarrassment as she whispered the explanation in my ear. I gaped at her.

"Fiona! You and Quigley... In your office?! You pervert!"

"Yes Violet, please scream it louder; I'm sure that Klaus and Isadora didn't hear you all the way over in their house..." Her face was now a dark shade of red.

I started to blush, "Oh, god Fiona you're not suggesting that I... do that... are you?"

"I'm not saying that you should! I was just explaining how I got rid of the problem. We went to the lab around the time I noticed that jerk guy arrived every day and we... you know in my office... after that he never talked to me again. I don't know if he saw or if he just, um, heard but it worked. Quigley was damn proud of himself for it too. It was his idea; I just agreed to it."

"And why did you agree to it? You could have gotten fired!"

"At first I was worried about that too, and then I thought about and I realized that it actually sounded kind of... fun. So we tried it and..."

"Yes...?"

"It was amazing. The idea that we could get caught... it was exciting, ok?"

I stared at her in awe, "You were turned on by the idea of getting caught with your husband in your office?"

She nodded, still visibly flustered at the idea. I stood up.

"Ok well thanks for the advice, but I think I'll try to find a less humiliating solution to my problem."

"I'm sorry I couldn't be more help," Fiona replied as she stood up too, "But you know just keep the option open."

I pinched the bridge of my nose in mild frustration, "I guess I'll keep it in mind."

I wasn't lying of course. As I walked back over to my house on our lot the idea was stuck in my head like glue. What if we did that?

"For god's sake Violet," I internally screamed, "You may be married, but you still have standards! Just because Quigley and Fiona are a more... adventurous couple doesn't mean that what you do with Duncan isn't perfectly fine the way it is. I would never dream of doing something that provocative. Besides Duncan wouldn't... oh, who am I kidding he would totally agree."

As the night went on with Duncan and I relaxing in our home after our long day, my thoughts kept shifting back to the idea. Alright, I'm probably going to hate myself for this, but I need to confront Duncan.

I went into our bedroom where he was already lying in bed waiting for me, "Honey, I want to talk to you about something."

He gave me a worried look, "Is everything ok, Violet?"

"Well sort of... no. It's about Madison..."

He looked confused, "What about her? I know she came off a little rude and weird but I'm sure it's nothing-" He interrupted himself as his already wide eyes went even wider with realization, "You're jealous!"

"Of course I am Duncan! Did you see the way she looked at you? She was practically drooling! It took every last ounce of my energy not to smack the bitch!"

He started chuckling and got up and walked up to me, "Violet I can't believe you let that stupid girl get to you like this."

I looked down guiltily, "I'm sorry Duncan... I trust you honestly I just... got scared that she might do something, that's all."

He pulled me close and lifted my chin up to look me in the eye, "Love, don't be ridiculous. Nothing, absolutely nothing that girl could do would make me forget you. And if she tried to hurt you... well I'd hurt her back twice as hard. I love you, Violet Quagmire."

I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him passionately. Once we pulled away I started giggling.

"What's so funny?"

"I just... I tried asking Fiona what I should do about the situation and she suggested that we..." I whispered it in his ear.

He gaped at me for a moment before a smile overtook his handsome face, "I'd love to do that."

I quickly let go of him in shock, "Duncan, you pervert! I wasn't going to do it!"

"Oh..." He replied quietly, "Well why not?"

"Because it- because you could get fired that's why! And it's a newspaper; if we were caught it would be headlines!"

He smirked, "Ok well what if we didn't get caught?"

I perked up a bit, my mind immediately racing through the possibility, "Oh, now I see what the appeal is..."

"You'd really risk your job for that?"

"Yeah I would, I think it sounds like fun. But it's entirely up to you, love."

"I suppose it sounds... a little fun..."

~…

We ended up trying it the very next day. And Madison? She was there at the office, and I'm pretty sure she saw us. Madison never spoke to Duncan again. And I had to thank Fiona for the advice afterwards.

When I went to pick up Duncan after work that day we couldn't stop smiling at each other. And Duncan, the dork that he is calmly asked:

"Can we try it in your office next time?" I declined, but I wasn't entirely opposed to the idea.

And two months later I would find out I was pregnant.

~The End!

Mature themes abound.