AN: I hope you're all well, I'm glad to say both my ankles are just about healed. I hope you're enjoying the chapters so far. Let me know what you think.

Chapter 6

Duncan's POV

12:00 AM

I stare at the window even with curtains blocking the view and the street lamps light not overly bright I still couldn't go to sleep. It wasn't the lights bothering me but that low-life Damian who came to Courtney and Serenity.

It just wouldn't leave my mind.

Turning my head right beside existed the most beautiful woman ever to come into my life, Courtney was sleeping peacefully right beside me safe and sound.

Just like she wanted we went to the hospital so that I could go get checked to make sure I was alright, it turned out to be nothing serious but just a mild case of fatigue caused by a high level of stress.

The doctor recommended taking it easy and to keep alert on what could have caused it.

But I knew and it was my anger towards Damian.

After we left the hospital we got a quick bite at a taco place since it was late and close to Serenity's bedtime.

Courtney moved slowly in her sleep making a light moan-like sound. It was kinda hot to hear, but maybe right now wouldn't be the time.

Taking a deep breath I sit up, then look at Courtney for a moment along with pulling up the blanket to cover her more. Smiling, I quietly slip out of bed and leave the room, wearing only my undershirt and boxers.

" Maybe some water would help " I breathed walking down the hallway but instead I stop in front of Serenity's door.

Quietly turning the knob I walk into the room to see my little girl sleeping peacefully tucked in her bed with Duncan Deer, her night light on.

Walking inside I go up to her bed and carefully pick up Serenity carrying her as if she were a newborn, her head resting on my chest.

Sitting on the bed I gaze at her sleeping face "You really do sleep like me, but you're an angel " I whispered smiling " I'm sorry...I'm truly sorry that you met Daddy's enemy, Serenity I never wanted you to see that man he's part of the reason why I never to got meet you " I said caressing her cheek.

" Daddy missed out on so much of your life because of him...I missed your birth...bringing you home from the hospital...hearing your cries...being able to hold you...the first time mommy fed you...your first steps...first words...but most importantly your first year of life " I said mentally picturing all the memories I could have had if it hadn't been for that scumbag.

Choking down my urge to cry I try to keep my breathing calm " Please forgive me for not being there to protect you and Mommy...I promised to always protect you both but Daddy failed today " pressing my cheek against Serenitys. This is really hurting me.

Looking back I stare at her sleeping face " Serenity...that's the name I always loved and I couldn't have been happier than my own daughter having it " I breathed kissing her forehead " I'll never fail you again, my baby girl " I add before carefully putting her back in bed along with tucking her in.

When I got up standing at the door was Courtney with an adored expression.

Courtney's POV

12:10 AM

I was in deep sleep as I moved myself toward Duncan, I always had to feel him whenever he spends the night but for some reason now, I didn't feel him. And when I ran my hand around his spot it was empty.

Quickly opening my eyes Duncan was gone. Sitting up I look around my room but he wasn't anywhere " Duncan " I called quietly pulling the blankets off me "Where is he? " I asked putting my feet on the ground. His clothes were still here, seeing them in their usual spot on top of the dresser.

I felt a bit of a chill as I walked out of my room then again I was wearing a black bra-like crop top with matching shorts.

continuing walking I heard his voice coming from Serenity's room...

" Please forgive me for not being there to protect you and Mommy...I promised to always protect you both but Daddy failed today "

Standing by the door I carefully peaked in to see Duncan carrying Serenity in his arms while she slept, it was such a beautiful moment I kept quiet listening in, the way his voice sounds is almost hurtful...

Yesterday must of really affected him that he's blaming himself. Duncan told me that Damian was responsible for him going to jail, it sickened me to imagine how he left Duncan behind unable to get away and made more of a criminal. It's just so unfair that all those charges got pinned onto Duncan.

It angered me even more that while Damian was out enjoying freedom, Duncan was locked up in a shitty environment.

Taking a few breathes I kept my cool...

" Serenity...that's the name I always loved and I couldn't have been happier than my own daughter having it "

Hearing Duncan mention her name suddenly made me calm down, smiling lightly remembering the night we conceived Serenity was when he told me it was the one girl name he loved. It also was the first time he opened up to me.

When our daughter was born I felt at that moment it was only right, cause in reality Duncan gave her that name.

" I'll never fail you again, my baby girl "

Quietly walking in I watched as Duncan carefully put Serenity back into bed making sure she was tucked in, I couldn't help but look at him.

When Duncan saw me standing at the door I gave an adored gaze " I just wanted to hold her for a bit " he whispers walking up to me " your a loving father Duncan always remember that " I replied holding his hand before we look at Serenity sleeping.

" Come on " I whispered leading him back to my room.

When we got back to my room we laid in bed trying to go sleep, while laying on my side Duncan stared at the ceiling not looking tired.

Placing a hand over his heart " Your not a failure " I said getting him to turn his gaze on me " don't ever think of yourself as one " I add " babe forgive me " breathed Duncan holding my hand. I carefully get on top of him " focus on me " I add before slowly pressing my lips onto his.

Let me tell you Duncan focused all way til the sun came up...

Duncan's POV

Auto Shop

2:30 PM

I didn't want to risk Courtney and Serenity seeing Damian again, so I took it upon myself to drop off and pick up Serenity. And if Courtney needed to go anywhere I would take her.

Everyone was surprised seeing me walk in this morning, assuming I would take the day off to rest but I was good and that I needed to get my mind off what happened, except for the amazing sex I had all morning.

I was working throughout the day my mind, but I still kept thinking about wanting to go find that asshole and teach him the one lesson he would never forgets. He crossed the line when he stalked Courtney and Serenity.

" Hey Duncan you alright? " asks Marco walking up to me as I currently worked on a low rider engine " yeah I'm good why? " I answer struggling with the current wrench I've been trying to use to tighten the lug-nuts " because your using the wrong wrench...here " he says holding out the one I'm supposed to be using.

Dropping my head in embarrassment I accept the wrench " thank you Mule " I breathed straightening myself up before checking the time " gotta pickup little miss today? " asks Marco standing beside me " yeah I won't take long after I drop her off home then I'll be back here " I explain before focusing on the engine again.

" That motherfucker is still making your blood boil isn't he? " asks Marco making me stop working " yeah...I just wanna go out and kill him " I answer stepping away from the car " killing him won't solve anything believe me I'm proof of it " says Marco raising the left side of his shirt where two bullet wound scars were shown.

I remember Coach telling me how he found Marco injured from getting shot, I only pictured what it looked like but to see his scars made it real.

Covering his scars Marco sighs heavily " I should of let them beat me brutally instead I was a coward that was thinking of an easier way out " he says looking at the ground " I'm sorry for being a stupid kid " I said only to hear Marco chuckle at first I didn't get it but then realized it's what Coach called me.

" When I was in a gang and if someone wanted out they had to get beaten and survive it " explains Marco expressing a grim look " did you ever...you know partake? I asked nervously " yeah and maybe 3 of those times they died " answers Marco his voice sounding thick, I could tell he had regrets his past but he changed his life.

" I'm sorry to bring back memories Mule I just want him far away, so that I know my family is safe " I explained gripping the wrench tightly in my hands " understandable you got two beautiful ladies in your life...well you could do this one thing it wasn't very common in gang life but I can help " says Marco expressing a straight look, hearing what he said had me very intrigued...

1:30 AM

I quietly walked down a very familiar street one I never wanted to revisit...

Blowing my breath out I was surprised to see it, even though it's been getting warm, " so much for summer being early" I said out loud continuing to walk down this place.

I can't believe I'm back here again, looking up ahead I notice something all too familiar. Approaching carefully what was once the car lot that me and Damian had snuck into was now a storage building.

My guess is the former owners must of moved everything out and whoever purchased the property decided to build this. It probably was best.

The scent of cigarettes was suddenly in the air along with the sound of foot steps " I wasn't expecting to see you come around here " says that familiar tone of voice. Turning around standing behind me was Damian " if I had to guess where to find you this would be it " I answer staring back at him, as I did I look over him for a moment briefly and noticed how dirty he looked from head to toe, he had quite the stubble on him and looked exhausted. And if I had to guess he must be homeless.

" So what brings the all mighty Duncan here...oh let me guess your pissed that I met your hot baby mama and your cute little girl " he says reaching into his pocket " you got the right idea " I replied squeezing my fist that was currently inside my pants pocket " damn its no wonder you knocked her up " laughs Damian pulling out his cigarettes " I would chose your words very carefully " I exclaim getting upset hearing him talk " I just say what I see " said Damian before putting a cigarette in his mouth then lit it " but I'm also guessing your here to beat me to a pulp " he adds taking a drag.

Eyeing the ground for a moment I take a deep breath but then a thick cloud of smoke is blown in my face I don't know what was worse at this moment the smell of the tabaco or how bad the mix of rotten teeth with tabaco was enough to make anyone sick. Taking a few steps back so that I could breath I look up to see Damian laugh a bit " I see you never stopped smoking your 2 packs a day you sick bastard " I breathed while frowning at him " you know me too well " he answers smiling only to make me shake my head in disgust at him " I'm glad I never picked up that habit I personally like having my teeth not rot " I explain in a smug tone of voice.

Damian laughed a bit before turning his attention to the building " this was built a year after we trespassed " he says bringing his cigarette to his lips " is that right? " I reply turning my head to the building " yup, I'll admit I had to steal a vehicle that night for some people " he starts explaining making my eye twitch " I thought to myself you could keep watch for me and we would take it to some people that would pay us for the job but you changed " he finishes shaking his head in disappointment.

I turned my attention back to Damian as he continued talking " you weren't that Duncan anymore and boy was I pissed for that especially when you said you were in love " he hissed sounding mad but the one who was angry this very moment was me " kinda made ditching you that night all the more fun " he finishes but before he turned to look at me I grabbed his jacket then punched him hard in the face letting him fall to the ground.

Just as he was about to attack me I kicked his face with the bottom on my converse, I stared at Damian hold his face " yeah feels good doesn't it " I said as he spat blood out of his mouth " I wasn't going to stay in that life forever...you chose to stay in it " he looks up at me with a hateful gaze " thankfully I'm glad I didn't stay in it or I would of turned out like you that's a real eye opener " I add about to walk away from him when I hear him get up " wrong move " I breath turning around he was about to punch me but from behind him DJ grabs him by his collar " yeah not today " he says making Damian look at my very tall and very big teammate, " fuck " croaked Damian staring.

From behind me Tony, Joey, Tyler and Geoff come walking together and from the opposite side where DJ currently holds Damian walks Tye, Joey, Trent and Marco with a crowbar come walking.

" You alright dude? " asks Geoff standing beside me " I'm good but I can't say the same for him " I answered staring at a nervous looking Damian " he clearly didn't learn the first time " says Marco glaring " he's lucky Chomper is home " said Tony cracking his knuckles " what are you gonna do? This is an uneven fight " breathes Damian looking at everyone " I was gonna have Marco break your fingers with that crowbar but I thought no instead thins is what's gonna happen..." I say taking a moment to look at everyone before I continue " your gonna leave as soon as DJ lets go of you...and by leave I mean out of Ontario " I add pulling out an envelope from the inside of my jacket " there's more then enough in there " throwing it at Damians feet.

DJ let go of Damians jacket making him fall on his knees " that's it pay me to leave? " he asks looking at me " would you prefer to get beaten out? " I asked glaring but Damian shakes his head no " that's what I thought now get the fuck out of here " I hissed before we all walked in the same direction.

Damian's POV

Bus Station

7:00 AM

I kept looking over my shoulder for some reason maybe it's because for the first time in my life I was scared shitless.

I never imagine Duncan showing a side that could scare, I knew he was a badass that showed no fear in what he did and I witnessed him do a lot of crazy shit back when we were teenagers. I always thought we were quite the team with our other friends but I guess I crossed the line when I scared Courtney and his daughter.

As for myself I guess I should consider doing it myself.

Duncan was right there was more then enough money in the envelope he tossed me, once I gathered the few things I owned I went to a cheap hotel to get cleaned up, eat and sleep for a few hours. Before I checked out I made a phone call to my uncle who was the only one that I could trust, my parents no longer let me stay with them when I refused to make something of my life. Which explains why I've been homeless for 3 years.

" Have a safe trip sir " said the clerk handing me my bus ticket to Alberta " thanks " I said reading the ticket.

Walking towards the waiting area the suns rays start shining through the ceiling and it was bright, I don't know if I should take this a sign but maybe it's best I do disappear plus what was I thinking staying here. I only got into more problems with the law and people that my parents no longer cared if I got arrested or wasn't seen for days, maybe leaving is the answer. I got nothing here.

As I arrived where the buses were mine was beginning to allow passengers on board, " time to go " I sighed boarding.

Once I sat in my seat I exhaled heavily, as soon as the bus started moving I shut my eyes and slept like I haven't in years.

1 Week Later

Auto Shop

Duncan was in his office one afternoon checking mail and when he spotted a postcard he raised an eyebrow " this is different " he says lifting it from the envelopes to see a picture of a field with a mountain view saying " Alberta, Calgary ".

Turning the other side it had one word written...

" Thanks "

Staring at it momentarily it took a moment to figure it out and Duncan knew who sent it " he actually left " he said smiling " Damian hope your doing better " he adds walking to the board and pins the postcard.

AN: Let me know what you think. I hope your all doing great, the update for me is I can walk but I'm still unable to put pressure on my right ankle which sucks because I miss being active. Wish me luck and enjoy the new chapter.