#duncan x dumb!reader x nate

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nate and maxie 😽🥺

#eva babbles #duncan x dumb!reader x nate #nate #maxie #dr mike

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Nate x Duncan x Dumb!reader ?

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Okay idk but like what if dumb reader wanted Duncan and Nate to get along so the three go clubbing and they all get hammered and it leads to a three way?

i think i've thought about this ask at least once a week since i've gotten it and that was probably around 2019 tbh

maybe reader is still w nate and... duncan realizes nate isn't so bad and... wants to try to be friends (for readers sake, ofc)

and maybe.... duncan is a little nervous so he just keeps buy rounds of shots to help loosen him up

GOD

okay hear me out:

nate in a white button up shirt, a few buttons undone, sleeves rolled up, messy hair, lopsided smile.... and duncan in a very similar manner but ofc he's wearing black - a little yin yang moment for y/n.

both of them more than a little drunk and just so damn touchy

maybe... they're outside the club waiting for an uber and... nate and y/n are making out... her hands in his hair... his hand cupping her face... little half giggles half moans from both of them

they barely register duncan is right there...

and duncan cant tear his eyes away - and it isn't in a sense of jealously perse... but he is focused on the way their lips brush against each other and he feels warm and fuzzy and... part of him wants to be kissed like that

but he doesn't say anything

until y/n and duncan feel his gaze on them... his lips hanging open a little... hooded eyes and flushed cheeks...

and maybe its because he's a little drunk too, but before he can stop himself he finds himself saying, "i wanna kiss too..."

to his surprise, nate pulls him in by his belt loops and dunc doesn't dare protest

then in their uber, with y/n in the middle... they each have a hand on her thigh.. inching higher and higher.. both whispering dirty things in her ear (or trying to but there's a lot of giggling too)

and when they stumble out into her apartment there's barely anytime to think because they're all hammered and horny

and maybe duncan liked kissing nate more than he ever thought he would but he'd deal with that later bc right then and there he was working on taking off his belt and not trying to miss a second of y/n taking off her dress or take his eyes off nate's v lines as his shirt was discarded

and their threesome would be a little messy and giggly with limbs everywhere but they'd all have so much fun

and the next morning... as bashful as duncan felt to wake up in between y/n and nate...

kinda felt like... this wouldn't be the last time they'd end up like this..

#hiiiiiiiii #bi!duncan shepherd #duncan shepherd #duncan sheperd x reader #duncan x nate #date #nate #dumb!reader #duncan x dumb!reader x nate

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😚💜 Nate broke the silence that felt like forever, even though it had only really been a few seconds. “It’s a yes or no question. Please?” He knew what her answer would be, what it had to be. There was no chance of her ever leaving Duncan for him, not after everything they had been through together. Nate couldn’t help but think about where it all went wrong. When he tried to convince himself that it was all just a summer fling, that he wasn’t that kind of guy. How he let his fear of her leaving him for Duncan manifest into going right back to his old hookups, just to push her right back into Duncan’s arms. Nate couldn’t help but reminisce about when Duncan snapped and ended everything because she refused to stop caring about him. Those months where they were something more than friends even if they couldn’t say it, or more so she wouldn’t. When instead of asking what Y/N wanted, Nate chose to help Duncan get what he always did. If he’d just asked then? If he hadn’t been so afraid of rejection? He wouldn’t have had to lose her. “Nate I-,” Y/N knew what she should say... what he needed to hear, but she couldn’t bring herself to speak the words. She let out the breath that had been caught in her chest since he’d asked. “I don’t want to do this over the phone. I promise, I’ll be there tomorrow and we can talk. Face to face.” Y/N ended the call before Nate could respond. Duncan’s timing was impeccable as always, as soon as she had finished washing her face off to cool down, the doorbell rang. As she walked to answer, she cleared her mind. Y/N knew what she wanted, after everything they’d been through there wasn’t another choice that made sense.

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I'm so sorry its taken me so long to write back :(

ilysm!! i cant believe we've made it to 72!!!! parts now! i love these idiots with my whole heart 🥺

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Duncan's eyes met hers and his heart started to race faster than it already was. He came there, determined to finally put his fears aside and stop pushing her away. So many times, he shifted the blame on to Nate or Y/N - he felt ready to start taking accountability. To stop running away when things got hard.

He was putting all of him on the line for her. As hard as it could be, nothing would be harder than losing her again. Duncan wasn't going to run away - not again. No matter what... he couldn't bare lose her again.

"Y/N," her name tasted sweet off his lips. "I'm sorry I'm so late," he stepped into her place, an apology in his eyes.

She gave him a half-smile before closing the space between them and throwing her arms around his neck. Her hug was so strong it made him stumble back a step, but he quickly caught himself and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Y/N?" Duncan started but was stopped when she gripped on to him tighter.

They stayed like that - in each other's embrace for a moment longer, neither of them breaking the silence or their hold.

When she pulled away, Duncan saw tears pooling in her eyes. His hand flew to her face and gently wiped the tears away.

"I'm sorry," she tried to laugh, embarrassed to be crying. She took Duncan's hand from her face and removed it. "I'm okay," she spoke mostly to herself than to him.

Nate's words echoed in her mind as Duncan stood in front of her.

Y/N had her mind made up.

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To say Nate was on edge, was an understatement. The resolve he thought he would get hung above him - forever out of reach.

He tried to stop thinking about Y/N and Duncan and every possible outcome of Y/N's coming visit.

Nate was tired of hurting.

He laid on his too small bed, staring up at the tiled ceiling. He didn't even hear his nurse come in, too preoccupied with his own thoughts.

"Nate?" her gentle tone made him sit up, offering her an apologetic look. Nate, without even trying, managed to make people's hearts soar with that look. Soft gaze in his kind eyes, a little glossy from the exhaustion. His famous puppy-eyed stare.

"Why aren't you sleeping?" she pulled out a chair and sat down. Everyone at the hospital had been good to Nate, but this nurse always made sure to keep an extra eye on Nate to make sure he was getting better. He reminded her a lot of her son and felt like Nate appreciated the company.

She knew it was a useless question as soon as she asked it - Nate struggled with sleeping very frequently.

"Can't really sleep." he grimaced.

She nodded along like she understood everything he left unspoken. "It's late, sweetie," she sighed, "you need to rest."

"I brought you this," she picked up the cup she set down she took a seat. "It's just some tea, but it should help a little," she handed him the warm styrofoam cup.

Nate smiled at her, bringing the cup to his lips. He took a small sip, feeling the hot liquid warm his bones. "Thank you,"

Nate slowly finished off his tea, feeling his eye lids get heavier and heavier. Before long, he was able to drift off to sleep.

Behind his closed eyes, he dreamt of sunny skies and sandy beaches, running along the shores chasing after Y/N. Each time his hand almost touched hers, she was out of reach again.

#i just... didnt want nate being all alone so wrote in a friendly face in the hospital for him 👉👈🥺 #duncan shepherd #duncan shepherd x reader x nate #duncan x reader x nate #nate #nate x reader #duncan x dumb!reader x nate #duncan x dumb!reader #duncan shepherd angst #💜 virgo anon

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I am SO SO sorry that this took me so long to get to you 🥺 I hope it sounds coherent and that you have the happiest new year! 

Y/N was lost in her thoughts, 

what was going through Duncan’s mind? Was everything going to come to an end today? Would she prefer to have him end it.. so she could be by Nate’s side? 

It was too much, especially with Nate’s call lingering. What did he want to talk about? It will be her first visit in weeks- well , first where she could see him.  Her stomach was in knots, she’d likely have two difficult conversations to go through. Nate wouldn’t call unless he desperately needed something and Duncan was so upset the night before. Y/N prepared a cup of hot tea to help relax, setting out a second cup in case Duncan wanted any. He should be coming by soon.  ~~ Duncan’s night wasn’t any easier. He felt like his entire world was closing in on him. He thought talking to Nate would make him feel better, but, it just brought back old feelings of jealousy and resentment. Of course Nate still loved Y/N, Duncan did too, and she chose him. Even with everything they’ve been through, she always chose him. But that didn’t stop him from worrying if he’d made a mistake by pulling away to think.  He drew a bath to try and work out some of the aches in his body after such a poor sleep. Spending the time thinking of what they would talk about.  All she wanted was for him to try, to show her that he was happy being loved by her. And sometimes he couldn’t even manage that. Duncan knew he was never happier than the moments they were together, even when they were fighting, because in the end it would work out. But last time.. She chose Nate, broken Nate, still somehow stronger that Dunc could ever be.  ~~  “It’s getting late..” Y/N spoke aloud, waking Maximus from his nap beside her.  Duncan‘s text said he’d come by, but it was almost 2:30 and he still hadn’t arrived.. She couldn’t help but think maybe she should have called. It wasn’t like him to be late to anything, and that just made her even more anxious.  Visiting hours at the hospital would end at 5. Maybe she could call them and talk to Nate on the phone before Duncan came over? Just to make sure he was still doing well, her chances of making it over there were looking slimmer.  ~~ Duncan hadn’t realized how long he’d spent in the tub, when he woke up the water had gone cold. Checking his phone he realized it was almost 3 o'clock and sent Y/N a text, apologizing for the time, but promising he was heading out then.  On his way over, Duncan decided that it didn’t matter if he couldn’t compete with Nate on paper. Hopefully there was something in Y/N that would let her choose him again. 

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hello!! pls no need to apologize! im sorry its taken me! a while to respond to this too smh!! 

ily so so much! 

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Y/N looked down at her phone as a sigh of relief escaped her to hear from Duncan. She knew, no matter what direction the conversation took, she wouldn’t have the time to make it to Nate - not without rushing Duncan and she knew neither of them deserved a half attempt at a conversation. 

She knew she was breaking her promise to Nate, but maybe if she called him - let him know she wouldn’t be able to make it, he could understand. 

Y/N called the number he had called her from and requested to speak to him. She waited while the hospital staff made the decision on whether or not she could speak to him at the time. She held her breath until she heard his voice on the other line. 

“Y/N?”

“Nate,” she sighed. “I don’t think I’m going to be able to make it in,” she winced at the silence that followed. “Today at least.” she continued when he didn’t say anything, “Could I see you first thing tomorrow morning? I can bring your favorite bagels from that caf-”

“Do you still love me?” he cut off her nervous rambles, not able to ‘sleep’ another night wondering the same question over and over. 

“You know I love you, Nate. Always will.” her heart was pumping fast waiting his next question. 

“Enough to let me go?” Nate surprised himself when the question left his lips. But he didn’t take it back. He believed Duncan when he said Y/N still loved him. He believed Y/N when she said it, but despite it all - he knew it didn’t matter. 

It would never matter as long as she was still in love with Duncan. 

Nate wanted to be okay almost as much as he wanted to be engulfed in her love. But he knew those things couldn’t co-exist when she loved someone else. 

Y/N was frozen. Her grip on the phone couldn’t get any tighter. How could he ask that of her? 

“Don’t ask that of me, please,” she spoke barely above a whisper. 

Maxie whined at her feet sensing her distress. Y/N wanted to be selfish in that moment. She wanted to let Nate know she couldn’t let him go. She loved him too much to live without him- even if she was hurting him. 

Nate felt the leash pulling on his heart. Y/N’s hold on him was so tight it felt like he couldn’t breath. He shut his eyes and pulled in a long breath from his nose, exhaling out through his mouth in an attempt to calm down, but he could hear his pulse in ears as the room buzzed around him. 

#hello we are back babies #virgo 💜 anon #duncan shepherd #duncan x dumb!reader x nate #duncan shepherd x reader #angst #submission

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Duncan x Dumb!Reader Masterlist

Hey friends! I’ve gotten a few messages about how to find the Dumb!Reader Saga and I know following along w updates and the tags can be tricky so I wanted to put all the submissions in one place. LMK if I missed anything or something feels out of order! LOVE YOU VIRGO ANON!

Also just to set up the scene, this little series started after getting an ask about Nervous!Duncan asking reader out on a date and then turned into Dumb!Reader going on a date that Duncan planned... only her for to not even realize it was a date (which hurt Duncan). ALSO!!! The first few chapters aren’t really chapters; it’s more like Virgo anon and I just throwing ideas around. It’s not until 10 or 11 I think that they get longer.

There are more or additional asks that don’t follow the storyline and are more just like little snippets of their relationship before™️ the angst so I will try to have those listed down below too. 

A chart w Nate face claims is linked here!

One

Two

Three

Four

Five

Six

Seven

Eight

Nine

Ten

Eleven

Twelve

Thirteen

Fourteen

Fifteen

Sixteen

Seventeen

Eighteen

Nineteen

Twenty

Twenty-one

Twenty-two

Twenty-three

Twenty four 

Twenty-five 

Twenty-six

Twenty-seven

Twenty-eight

Twenty-nine

Thirty

Thirty-one

Thirty-two

Thirty-three

Thirty-four

Thirty-five

Thirty-six

Thirty-seven

Thirty-eight

Thirty-nine

Forty

Forty-one

Forty-two

Forty-three

Forty-four

Forty-five

Forty-six

Forty-seven

Forty-eight

Forty-nine

Fifty

Fifty-one

Fifty-two

Fifty-three

Fifty-four

Fifty-five

Fifty-six

Fifty-seven

Fifty-eight

Fifty-nine

Sixty

Sixty-one

Sixty-two

Sixty-three

Sixty-four

Sixty-five

Sixty-six

Sixty-seven

Sixty-eight

Sixty-nine

Seventy

Seventy-one

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I will continue to update this as new parts are added!

Playlist: this is the playlist for the series! it should songs both from @chloewinchester13 and @xavierplympton on it! seriously... super obsessed w this so wanted it to be all in one place!

Comic: this is the comic that @sadhoecentral made for the bathroom scene with Nate! It made me CRY! So yeehaw!

Additional Asks:

Nate SFW Alphabet

Dumb!Reader does body shots off of Duncan

Duncan and Dumb!Reader hook up

Duncan is jealous that Dumb!Reader didn’t pay him any attention

Drunk!Duncan shows up for a NYE kiss

Dumb!Reader and Duncan dance at a party 

Duncan tries to have a spa night... Dumb!Reader invites her whole study group

Dumb!Reader gets invited to Duncan’s family Thanksgiving Dinner + additional Thanksgiving ask

Duncan bribing the school to have classes w Dumb!Reader

Duncan and Dumb!Reader “date” in front of her ex

Dumb!Reader being oblivious

Duncan is little spoon

Duncan revisits her nudes during their time apart

Nate makes Dumb!Reader feel safe

Nate feels like he can’t compare

Nate and Dumb!Reader shower together

Soft!Nate Headcanons

Dumb!Reader wants sleepy Nate kisses

Drunk!Dumb!Reader shows up at Nate’s house

Nate x Dumb!Reader morning sex

Nate x Dumb!Reader post Disney massage

Cute Nate Headcanons pt 2

Nate and Y/N say ILY

Duncan arranges a surprise threesome

Nate + Breeding Kink

Some prompts for Nate x Dumb!Reader

#yeehaw #duncan shepherd #duncan shepherd x reader #duncan x dumb!reader #dumb!reader #duncan x dumb!reader x nate #duncan x nate #duncan shepherd angst #long post?

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YN and Nate making big Christmas plans for Duncan after he finds out about his mother 🥺 small but, a real family affair with his two people

please 😭

his two people i’m gonna cry 😔🥺

they spend christmas eve helping him bake cookies - nate is a mess in the kitchen a completely helpless puppy but it makes dunc 🥰 dkkssk

all get piled up on the couch w hot (boozy) drinks and christmas movies

they have dunc in the middle because he’s baby 🥺 maybe!!!!

they take a lil tipsy walk down the neighborhood to see the christmas lights 🥺😭

the best gift dunc could ever ask for 🥺

#duncan shepherd #duncan x dumb!reader x nate

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not to be nsfw but remember when we talked about nates head game being better than duncans 😳 and then talked about a threesome where uh nate shows duncan how to do it properly

im thinking about it again 😳

specially sitting in between nates thighs... back against his chest.. he’s kinda holding your legs open as he..... instructs duncan...

#duncan shepherd #nate #duncan x dumb!reader x nate

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people say that dumb!reader’s storyline is too angsty but they don’t know that you killed her in one timeline 😰 Im just saying... it could be SO much worse

i won’t hesitate 😼

#duncan x dumb!reader x nate

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Nate blurbs from this list (no one sent me these numbers but I wanted to do them. I’ll get to the other requests soon) (yes this is Nate propaganda to give him rights)

“Please don’t cry.”

Y/N laid in his bed, his light blue bedsheets covering her body. She looked over to see Nate peacefully sleeping, the hint of a smile on his lips. This had been the second time she’d spent the night at his place. With summer starting and trying to forget (or not think about) Duncan Shepherd, she was glad to have Nate. He was like your first drink of water after a night of too many drinks. He was new. He was fun, sweet, easy on the eyes. Y/N couldn’t think of one bad thing to say about her friend with benefits. 

But even with how much he seemed to be helping her, Duncan crawled his way into her mind. 

How unfair, she thought to herself, wondering if Duncan even thought of her these days. 

Before she could stop herself, tears started pooling in her eyes and she began to softly sob in Nate’s bed. She sat up against the headrest, angrily wiping her face. She silently begged Nate wouldn’t wake to her like this. She just needed a moment. 

Nate stirred awake to find Y/N crying by his side. “Y/N?” his early morning voice was low and raspy.

He sat up through a yawn, inching closer. “What’s wrong? Are you hurt?” his eyes scanned what he could of her for any visible injuries, but the kind of hurt she felt couldn’t be seen. 

“I’m sorry,” she felt so embarrassed, feeling like she blew whatever it was she had going on with him. Y/N couldn’t look at him. 

“No need to apologize, just wanna make sure you’re okay, okay?” he tilted her head up to meet her eyes. 

Nate was knocked back a little when he was met with Y/N wrapping her arms around his neck and hugging him close. His words meant more to her in that moment than he realized. 

“I’m really sor-” she started again.

Nate grabbed her hips and pulled her a way for a minute. He was the tears forming in her eyes again. His thumb reached forward to wipe them before the trickled down, “Please don’t cry,” his voice was soft and tender. The same voice he used when he was soothing his nieces and nephews. 

“It’s gonna be okay.” he kissed the top of her head. 

Y/N mumbled a soft thank you, making Nate smile. “I’m not the best cook, but I know a great waffle place,” 

They both knew this wasn’t the kind of relationship they started, but neither of them minded blurring that line. Nate liked her and he hoped she did too.

#dumb!reader #nate #nate x dumb!reader #duncan x dumb!reader x nate #duncan shepherd

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Duncan x Nate x dumb!reader surprise threesome (they talked about it she just didn’t know when it was happening) where Duncan blindfolds her and Nate comes in. the moment he starts kissing her she knows it’s Nate but doesn’t say anything until they’re getting ready for round 2 which would actually include Duncan. Duncan cucked himself and didnt even realize it 😳 let his friend hit it raw and everything 😪

The Duncan x Nate x Dumb!Reader scenarios haunt me. I love it.

Nate feels different. As soon as he pressed his body down on hers, she knew. Nate would look over at Duncan for a final confirmation that this was okay. Duncan would simply nod, his legs spread wide as he watched Nate pull his shirt off. 

Y/N was wearing nothing but bra and panties and the blindfold. Nate’s lips traveled down to the top of her breasts, kissing a soft trail to the center, where a small bow adorned her bra. 

“Feel familiar?” he chuckled against her skin. 

“Nate...” her eyes tried to flutter up but she was met with the darkness of the blindfold. 

He simply laughed and continued to caress her skin with his lips. 

“Duncan?” her voice was shaky as she tried to suppress a moan from Nate dragging her fingers over her panties. 

“I’m right here, baby...” his palm grabbed his cock over his pants. His eyes were trained on Nate’s plump lips traveling down her body. 

Nate slowly pulled her panties down her legs, watching in awe of how wet she was. As he started to rid himself of his pants, he felt Duncan’s eyes on him. He pumped his cock in his hands, holding Duncan’s gaze before shooting him a wink. 

Nate slowly entered her pussy, shushing her moans with his kisses. 

Duncan closed his eyes, his cock straining against his pants. 

Y/N pushed the blindfold off of her eyes and searched for Duncan. “Baby..” she whined, her nails digging into Nate’s skin as he bucked his hips into her. 

“Come.. come here,” she panted while Nate kissed her neck and rocked into her. 

Duncan unbuttoned his pants, letting them hang loosely around his hips as he made his way towards Nate and Y/N. 

Nate smirked when Duncan joined them on the bed and then reached for him, pulling him into a slow kiss. Duncan caught Nate’s groans as he slipped further into Y/N. 

Y/N reached for Duncan’s pants, freeing his cock and taking it in her hand. She began to jerk him slowly. She matched Nate’s pace on Duncan. Alternating between rapid quick jerks to slow teasing ones. 

“Fuck,” Duncan’s eyes rolled back with each movement of her hand. He didn’t expect the warm wet feeling of her tongue on his tip. She smiled up at him as she teasingly licked the end of his cock. 

Nate’s jaw slacked, seeing her tongue toy with Duncan. He was so close to finishing. He grabbed her hips and his thrusting became quicker and sloppier. “I’m gonna -” 

He couldn’t finish his sentence when Y/N took all of Duncan’s cock in her mouth. 

Nate pulled out of her pussy just in time for him to finish on her tummy. His hot white cum painted her skin. 

Y/N released Duncan from her mouth. He panted heavily, as did Nate. 

They exchanged a look and both men got on either side of Y/N.

Duncan on the left and Nate on the right; they began to kiss her neck. Nate started to bite down and nibble on it while Duncan found his hands between her thighs. 

They both began to travel down to her center and began taking turns eating her out. Each time Y/N was close to finishing, the one eating her out would pull away and share a kiss with the other. 

#hi this is b*d but i wanted to post something today :*) #nate #dumb!reader #duncan shepherd #duncan x dumb!reader x nate #duncan shepherd smut #Anonymous

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Maximus is the best boy 

*tw for physical violence

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Nate fell to the ground, caught off guard by Duncan’s assault.  “Duncan!” Y/N cried out, bending down to make sure Nate wasn't hurt. “Are you okay?” she asked as she helped him back to his feet.  “Yea I’m fine baby, don’t worry about me.” He rested a hand on her shoulder, “just stay out of the way, okay?”  Y/N moved into the living room, Maximus placing himself between her and the two men. She’d never seen Nate this 

angry

 before. His rage rolled off of him in waves, completely different from the explosiveness of Duncan’s, but twice as intense.  

Baby? Nate called Y/N “baby” and it seemed so natural. She was supposed to be HIS baby, not Nate’s.  

Duncan clenched his fists, he wanted Nate to hurt like he was. He took a swing, which Nate deftly caught.  Nate released Duncan’s wrist, “try that again and you’ll regret it.” He spoke calmly which only pissed Duncan off even more.    “Duncan! What he hell is wrong with you?” Y/N exclaimed, “you know what? Don’t answer that. Go home, we’ll talk about this tomorrow.”

  Duncan could see nothing but red. It was Nate’s fault that she was acting so distant, Nate’s fault that he felt like this, Nate’s fault that even when he had Y/N he still felt like he didn’t.   

“Tomorrow? What so you can spend ANOTHER night fucking him? No. I’m not leaving you here, you’re coming home wi-“ Duncan wasn’t able to finish the sentence before Nate punched him in the face. Nate was 

done

 with being civil, 

done

 with explaining nothing was happening between them, 

done

 with being blamed for all of Duncan’s insecurities, 

done

 with being the emotional punching bag, 

done

 with watching him act like he owned Y/N.  “Now get out of my house.” Duncan knew there had to be something going on between them, something they had to be hiding from him. He tackled Nate, expecting him to go down, like that time in the Administrative building. What he didn’t know was at that time, Nate was holding back, unwilling to do any lasting damage that could jeopardize his relationship.  But this time? He had nothing to lose but his temper.    He kneed the smaller man directly in the chest, knocking the air out of him, before yanking him back up by the collar of his Patagonia. Nate didn’t stop there, he couldn’t stop. It was like a switch flipped, removing all reasonable thought from his mind. He let out all of his anger, his pain, his regret, in each blow.    Duncan did his best to fight back, landing a few hits here and there, before he was overwhelmed. He curled into the fetal position as Nate’s fists landed on every bit of flesh he could reach.   Y/N watched in horror as her boyfriend crumpled and surrendered only to have Nate continue his barrage.  She attempted to pull him off of Duncan,  “Nate, STOP! Please, you’re hurting him!” He paused at her voice, Y/N taking advantage of his hesitation to get between the two and grab his face so he could focus on her rather than Duncan, “Nate, look at me. Baby please.. Come on, look at me.”    She could see the tears in his bloodshot eyes as he continued to glare at Duncan’s whimpering form, could tell how every muscle was tensed ready to start again at any moment, could feel his nostrils flaring with every breath. Y/N wrapped her arms around him and stroked his back, until his breathing slowed to match her movements.   “That’s it. It’s okay, you’re gonna be okay. Just take deep breaths.” Once he had relaxed she called his dog over, “Maximus, bring the blanket and come give daddy a hug,” she needed Nate to focus on something other than her and Duncan. Maxie knew exactly what to do, gently placing the blanket over Nate’s shoulders and wiggling his way into his arms, grounding him further. Nate hadn’t had an attack this severe in a long time, but he was grateful Maximus hadn’t forgotten his training.    “Duncan? Let me see.” She walked over to check on him, but he refused to move from his curled position.  He was shaking like a leaf. Y/N couldn’t help but think about the fact that this was her fault. But she didn’t have time to feel guilty, Duncan needed help. She could see bruises and lacerations on the small amount of exposed skin he was still trying to cover, but couldn’t assess how bad it was unless she could see all of him.  Y/N tried to gently pull his arms from around his head, but she couldn’t see the bruises beneath his sleeves. Duncan screamed and struck out her direction, his fist connecting with her face. 

It’s not his fault,

 she told herself as she felt the blood rushing to her injury. Choosing to sit next to him until the adrenaline was out of his system, she cautiously pet his hair. “It’s okay, everything’s gonna be okay,” she repeated softly not sure if she were talking to Duncan or herself. 

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SHE CALLED HIM BABY!!!!!!!!! AND MAXIMUS IS AN ANGEL BUT WBK

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Nate looked down at Maximus's black fur coat, slowly weaving his fingers through it as he attempted to calm down. He could hear Y/N’s voice trying to soothe Duncan. 

Y/N didn’t expect Duncan to strike her face. She only gasped softly, her hand reaching for her cheek as she moved out of the way. 

Maximus whined and climbed out of Nate’s lap. His big brown eyes looked up at Y/N as he tried to kiss the bruise that would begin to form on her face. Nate didn’t know what had happened. He didn’t see Duncan’s hand fly towards her. 

But as he saw Y/N with one hand on her face, while the other pet Duncan’s hair - and Maxie trying to climb in her lap. The dots started to form. 

“Shh,” Y/N let out quietly. Trying to calm the man she loved and herself. She felt the tears start to sting. 

Nate got up off the floor and approached her. He noticed Duncan flinching as he got close. Fuck, Nate thought. He never wanted to get that angry again - even now he was struggling to keep a lid on it. Especially with the possibility of Y/N being hurt. 

Nate got on his knees and took her chin in his hand, tilting her head up and removing her hand. He winced - it was sure going to bruise her. 

“It’s okay - I’m fine-” Y/N started to explain to Nate before he could get riled up again. She clutched his arm - “Please. Nate.” she begged. 

Duncan uncovered his face and finally looked up. Everything hurt. He could taste the blood on his tongue. He sat up wincing as he moved his body.

His heart dropped to his stomach as he realized what happened. Through the pain, he rasped out, “I’m sorry, baby.”

Maximus moved out of Y/N’s lap and Duncan hid his face in it. His arms wrapped around her waist as his sobs shook through him. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry...” he was apologizing for so much. For hurting her. For not trusting her. For never being able to get it right. 

Nate shared a look with Y/N and she nodded her head - silently telling him to give her and Duncan a moment. Nate took his dog out to his porch and he sat on the steps. He left the door slightly parted in case he was needed. 

“I know, Duncan.” her fingers tangled in his hair. 

So many emotions had rushed through in the last few moments. She knew this didn’t right the wrongs that Duncan caused by continuing to doubt her loyalty. She hated that it had driven him to assault Nate - and that Nate was pushed to the point of getting that angry at Nate.

Y/N knew both men had been trying to be friends - but this just proved that there were still many things left unsaid between them. 

The jersey she wore now felt damp with tears. “Hey,” she cooed, “Look at me,”

His deep blue eyes met hers. They were bloodshot from the tears and blows from Nate. 

“Y/N,” he croaked out. 

“Shh,” she pushed the strands of hair that had fallen to his face back, “It’s okay. You know I love you,” she kissed his forehead. “We have a lot to talk about - but let’s make sure you’re okay first, yeah?” 

Duncan sat up, a slight grimace crossed his features from the pain. 

Y/N got up off the floor. “I’m just grabbing ice. I’ll be back.” 

As soon as she was out of his line of vision, she dropped her face in her hands and let out a cry she was holding on to. 

--

(hello I'm sorry this took forever!!!!!) (ily so much!)

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if y’all could see the million timelines that virgo anon and i have for the dumb!reader series 😗 all we do is break each other’s hearts over them 🥺

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’m sorry about this one, I love my boys I just want them to be okay 🥺 ~~~ Duncan couldn’t bring himself to make the call, Nate was clear as day, he doesn’t want to talk to either of them. Maybe it was better to tell her the truth, even if it would be hard to hear.

“So? Is he coming?”

 Y/N asked out as she pulled out plates for their meal.  Duncan walked in and planted a kiss on the top of her head. 

“He..he said he doesn’t want to talk to us anymore”

 he saw a her face fall at the news.

 “Hey, it’s okay, you’ve got me. We’ve got each other..”  

When Duncan reached home that night he decided to move Nate’s box from his car to the back of his closet. He decided he was better off taping it shut than going through the contents and stressing himself out.    — It wasn’t easy for Y/N to hear that Nate  wouldn’t talk to either of them, but Dunc was right, she had him. Having him over was something she hadn’t even realized how much she’d missed.  Their plan to “take things slow” went out the window in just a few nights. It had been nearly a year since the last time they’d been 

together, 

so when things didn’t, uh, 

come together

 like before

, 

she held no ill will.  

“Was that okay? How are you feeling?” 

Duncan asked from beside her. His nerves were starting to creep in, thoughts of what Nate had told him were bubbling up. Self doubt began overtaking his thoughts. What if he wasn’t as good as Nate? What if things were worse than they remembered? What if she hated it so much she broke up with him?  Y/N could feel Duncan beginning to tense up. She grabbed his face to kiss him, 

“I missed you, Dunc. How about a round two, if you’re ready?”

 She said peppering his face until he was smiling as hard as her. While Duncan was out for his run the next morning, Y/N was just trying to find the clothes she’d left with him the year before. He’d said they were in a box somewhere, but when she found the one in his closet. Yes, it had her things in it, but it had Nate’s too. Why did Duncan have a box with all of their pictures-? He must have tried to talk to Nate after their fight.. Nate said he didn’t want to talk anymore, but this seemed like he didn’t want to even think about her. Why didn’t he have the guts to just say this to her face? After all of their time together you would think she at least deserved that. 

—

  Nate spend most of his time trying to block out and forget those last few months. Hookups were difficult, everything reminded him of 

her,

 he had to change things. No more old friends, it’s not like it was hard for him to find someone who wouldn’t have any expectations for him afterwards. He buzzed his hair off, why did they always try to push it back? Nate spent his nights alone for the most part, no matter how late someone was over, they weren’t sleeping there. Not anymore.  Every day was harder than the last. Every day he saw Y/N and Duncan grow closer. She hadn’t tried to call him again, Shepherd had probably given her the box, told her what happened. Nate knew he could have called her, checked in for old times sake.. But she said their time together didn’t mean anything, so why should he give her any more of it. If Y/N was anything, she was persistent, it took nearly a month for her to stop calling and texting Duncan, and a few weeks after that to stop trying to talk to him in class. If she wanted to talk to him, she would have tried already, she wouldn’t have given up on him so easily.  –  Nate knew he’d been neglecting himself, forgetting to take his meds, slogging through the days

. 

He just wanted it to stop, everything to stop, but it wouldn’t. It couldn’t.  Rather than do something reckless, he dropped Maximus off at Y/N’s. Tied him to the porch with a bag of food, everything she’d need to take care of him, and a note. Even if she was still upset about what he’d told Duncan, he knew she’d take good care of his boy.  Nate voluntarily admitted himself to the inpatient psych ward. ‘

It’s just for a couple of weeks, maximum,’ 

he told himself. Just long enough to get his head back on straight, let his meds kick in again, sort himself out..

–

ma’am you made me cry :( 

i meant to have this out earlier this weekend but allergies have been kicking my ass so i’ve been sleeping sm vsjkvhsge yeehaw

–

As Y/N pulled into her driveway, she caught sight of Maximus on her porch. Confusion and worry immediately set in. She hurried out of the car and ran towards the dog. 

I’m sorry. For everything. Please take care of Maxie. Spending a few weeks to get better at St. Anthony’s Hospital.  

Y/N reread the note tied to Maxie over and over. She felt so guilty. Why didn’t Nate reach out to her is he was struggling? 

Why didn’t you check on him? The voice in her head shamed her. 

“Oh, Maxie.” she knelt down and hugged his dog tightly. Maxie whined and let her cry it out. 

After what felt like a long time, she brought him and his thing in. She had to see him. Had to know if Nate was okay. He wouldn’t do this unless things had gotten pretty bad. 

Maximus followed her around the house as she tried to make sense of everything. 

Duncan arrived, carrying in food he’d picked up for them. Y/N sat at the table, head in her hands as she looked down at Nates note again. Maxie began to bark as soon as Duncan opened the door. 

“What’s going on?” worry flashed Duncan’s mind seeing Maximus there. Was Nate there too? Had he been over to apologize to Y/N?

She called Maxie over and looked up at Duncan, tears in her eyes. 

“Baby,” Duncan rushed over, “What’s wrong?” he knelt on the ground and took her hands in his. 

“It’s Nate,” her voice trembled. Duncan looked down at Nate’s dog and back up at Y/N, still not understand. Was he .. was Nate okay?

Y/N couldn’t continue to explain without her voice giving out so she handed the note for Duncan to read. 

“It’s my fault.” she wiped at her tired eyes with the back of her sleeves. Duncan could tell she’d been crying for a while by how red and irritated her eyes were. 

“C’mere,” Duncan stood and wrapped his arms around her, kissing the top of her head. 

Duncan didn’t know what to say. What could he say? He knew Y/N was beating herself up for this and he knew it wasn’t her fault. Part of him wanted to blame Nate for making her feel bad - but he knew that wasn’t right. 

“He’s getting help because he thinks he needs it, Y/N. It’s not your fault.” he looked into her eyes, taking his thumb to wipe her tears. 

“I know you still care about him. And you know he still trusts you.” Duncan looked down at Maxie at their feet. “Sit down, babe.” he kissed her head again and helped her sit. 

“I should have known he wasn’t okay.” she looked down at the table idly tracing patterns into the wood. 

Duncan wasn’t sure how to feel. Even now Nate was still holding the cards in their relationship. 

“He didn’t wanna talk to us, babe.” Duncan sighed. “Look, why don’t we have dinner and try to relax a little and tomorrow morning we can see what we can find out.” he glanced at his watch, “Besides, it’s late now and you won’t get any answers tonight.”

That night, Y/N asked Duncan to stay at her place. Far too sad to be alone. He held her close that night with Maxie resting on her other side. She dozed off to sleep, softly petting his fur.

-

Nate looked out the narrow window of his temporary room. He instinctively tried to run his hands through his hair, but when he was met with his buzzed head, he let out a deep sigh. 

He just wanted to feel like himself again. 

He got ready for bed, taking his medication, brushing his teeth, changing into a pair of fresh sweats. He laid in his too small bed, staring up at the ceiling. 

He’d put everyone’s feelings before his own for so long; he need help focusing on himself. 

Nate’s mind started to wander when that started? Was it when he resigned any potential he could have with Y/N by making Duncan tell her how he felt? Was it before that when he settled to be Y/N’s friend when he wanted more? 

Maybe neither of that - maybe it was a slow progression that led to it. Thinking about it now didn’t help. He tossed and turned most of the night.

He missed his bed. Missed Maxie.

He felt his stomach drop realizing it was only the first night. 

Nate closed his eyes and tried to think of happy memories, but all the ones that came to mind involved Y/N. 

He wanted to be able to be happy on his own. 

#duncan x dumb!reader #dumb!reader #duncan x dumb!reader x nate #nate #duncan shepherd #submission

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I hope you’re feeling better and sorry for the delay🥺💜 ~~ As Duncan walked through the ward to Nate’s room he did his best to suppress his anxieties. He never liked hospitals and after what he’d seen last week, he wasn’t exactly comfortable being here now. Duncan looked into the small room and saw Nate staring at the ceiling from his bed.

“Don’t tell me. Y/N’s upset and you need advice again?” Nate spoke without even looking at Duncan. He felt bad about the fight, especially after Duncan tried to apologize and he didn’t even try to hear him out. But he knew Duncan saw him that last visit. Watched Duncan take Y/N away from him, again. He knew Duncan wouldn’t tell her what he’d seen, she didn’t even know how much he wanted to go home, to see her and Maxie, to go back to even just a couple of months ago. When Nate didn’t hear a response he turned to Duncan, eyebrows raised.

“No! I’m here to talk to you about us. I mean, not us like us but us as in our friendship.“ Duncan took his sheet of thoughts out of his pocket and handed it to Nate. He was too nervous to try and explain everything, and while the letter wasn’t organized, the meaning was clear. Duncan was sorry, sorry for the fight, sorry for not checking in after their last conversation, sorry for taking Y/N out of his life even though he never meant to. All he could do was hope Nate accepted his apology this time.

—

Y/N spent most of the day cleaning up Maximus for their visit tomorrow. She had so many questions she wanted to ask Nate, but the number one was ‘when would he be getting out?’ Duncan wasn’t responding to any of her texts and she didn’t know where he was so she decided to spend the day with Maxie at the park. Even if Nate wasn’t coming home this week, spending time in his favorite place definitely helped. — When they returned from the park, y/n and Maxie found Duncan curled up in bed hugging a pillow. He’d been gone all day, whatever he was doing must have been exhausting because it wasn’t like Duncan to be in bed so early. She made her way over to wake him up and ask if he wanted dinner Nd if he was feeling okay. But when she sat next to him she noticed he wasn’t asleep, his eyes were red as if he’d been crying, and he wouldn’t look her in the eye. “Dunc? What’s wrong?” He mumbled something she couldn’t quite make out, in response. “Hey,” she laid down to be a bit closer to him, “what’s going on?” She asked before taking his hand and kissing his forehead.

“You still love him,” he said a bit louder. “What?” “And he’s in love with you.” Duncan said with a sigh, finally looking at y/n. “It doesn’t matter, I chose you. I love you.” She ran her thumb across his, kissing his cheek, trying to make him understand. “Why?” Duncan asked as he sat himself up against the headboard. “Because you love me more? Or because you’re too afraid to be with him again?”

–

this made me so EMO.. makes me wanna give Duncan some rights 🥺

–

Y/N stared back into Duncan’s eyes. It was an easy question, wasn’t it? But why did her chest tighten when she wanted to answer. 

She loved Duncan. Always had. She’d never be able to forgive herself for not realizing it sooner - wonders how it would have panned out if she knew she loved him before it was too late. 

Before they had to learn to build on something that had been broken since the beginning. 

“Duncan, I can’t change the way Nate feels. W-where were you today?” the feeling in her gut told her what she already knew. Duncan had spoken to Nate. 

Anger started to pool inside her. She didn’t want to be angry with Duncan - but Nate was already in such a vulnerable spot – she can’t help but think of what Duncan’s visit did to Nate. Hates that he went without telling her – that he saw Nate before she did, knowing how much she wanted to see him. 

“You avoid the question when you don’t want to say the truth.” 

“Duncan. I don’t know what more you want from me. I love you. I chose you. And it never seems to be enough for you.” She scooted away from him, crossing her arms over her chest. Maxie nuzzled his head against Duncan’s leg, trying to comfort him. 

“You shouldn’t have gone to see Nate without telling me.” she spoke quietly. 

Duncan straightened out, “You don’t even know why I was there.”

“Well, then tell me what good reason you have to hide that from me.” 

Duncan pinched the bridge of his nose in an attempt to keep himself from crying again. His unanswered question still not forgotten, but he knew not having an answer from her was enough to know the truth. 

Maybe it was his fault he and Y/N kept fighting. He kept blaming Nate, thinking he was causing a wedge between them. Then blamed Y/N for not loving him enough. 

Maybe it was simply him. 

“The moment we don’t communicate is the moment this stops working,” she closed her eyes, trying to take a deep breath. 

“Is there anything left to say?” 

-- 

earlier

--

“You know you didn’t have to do this,” Nate looked at the apology Duncan handed him when he was done. 

Duncan didn’t say anything, only grimaced. 

“But I’m glad you came.” Nate offered him a smile, “I know it’s not easy.”

“How are you, Nate? Really.”

“You sound like my therapist,” Nate laughed it off. When Duncan didn’t budge, he sighed and nodded slowly, “I am okay. Working on it, you know?”

“I know,” 

By the end of his visit they had both had their fair share of tears. With one final hug, Duncan patted Nate’s back. “I know she loves you too,” he whispered, “It’s what makes it so hard for me.” 

Before Nate could say more, Duncan finished with an, “Take care, Grayson,” leaving him alone in his room again. 

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“Nate you know you’re not ready,” since he’d come into the ward he’d been deteriorating. His nightmares were keeping him from sleeping properly and the night terrors didn’t help either.

“I checked myself in, I can check myself out. I’m fully competent, you can’t keep me here.” If he could just go home everything could go back to normal, right? He’d have Maximus all of the time. Not every few days. He could sleep in his own bed. He could fix everything before it was too late.

His psychiatrist thought otherwise. “You came here to get better, Nate. Do you feel better?” His care team could tell he was on a downward spiral, if he went home he would be alone. “Mr. Grayson, I’m sorry but you can’t leave,” his doctor cut him off before he could object. “We’re concerned that you’re becoming a danger to yourself and maybe even others. You already lost control when you were in a much better headspace, we just don’t want anyone to get hurt.”

Nate knew they were right, but he couldn’t fix all of the damage he’d done from inside the hospital. He couldn’t even talk to Y/N in here. It felt like he was trapped and he wanted out.

—

Duncan and Y/N sat on the curb outside of the ice cream shop to get some fresh air. He wished there was something he could do to help her feel better, to ease her nerves about Nate, but all he could do was hold her hand as they sat quietly.

“It’s all my fault,” Y/N spoke more to herself than Duncan. “I can never get it right.. He’s in there because of me, because I wasn’t there. Now I can’t even see him.” She wanted to believe Nate would be ok, she really did. But how could he be?

Duncan wrapped his arm around her and pulled her close, still keeping their fingers intertwined. Y/N blamed herself for not checking in, but Duncan was nervous that something he’d said had been what set Nate off. Dunc knew talking about his problems wasn’t his strong suit, Nate had been helping him work on that. But the last time they spoke, it wasn’t the things that Nate told him that hurt. Not so much as the fact that Duncan could tell Nate’s intention was to hurt him. “It’s not your fault. Grayson’s a big boy he’ll be okay in no time, I’m sure.” He kissed her forehead, “It’s about time to go get Max, do you want me to go instead?”

“I can go, but you could you come with me?” She didn’t trust herself not to be upset with the nurses even though it wasn’t their fault.

When the couple arrived inside they could hear faint yelling through the double doors. Duncan stood with his hands folded behind his back, he didn’t like it here. The screaming coming through the doors didn’t help his nerves. “I dropped off Maximus for a visit with Nathaniel Grayson, about an hour ago,” Y/N asked to the nurse at reception to get Maxie ready to go.

When the doors opened for Maxie to come through, Duncan looked for source of all the noise. Y/N was too distracted with Maxie to notice what was going on through the gap. He watched as Nate was dragged back down the hallway to his room, kicking and screaming. Nate noticed Duncan first and began fighting security with newfound vigor. When they made eye contact, Duncan couldn’t believe it at first, Nate looked so different. He quickly turned away bringing Y/N with him to leave as the doors shut. She was already upset, seeing Nate like this would only make it worse.

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hiii i’m sorry it took me long to update again! 

i love you! 

even when you hurt my sweet baby boy

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While Duncan rushed to get Y/N out of the hospital as quickly as he could, the hospital staff moved quickly to get Nate into a safe and calmer state. He continued to thrash in their arms, refusing to stay in his room, until they were able to puncture his ar with a needle full of sedatives. 

His vision got blurry and before he knew it, he was knocked out. That must’ve been one of the most peaceful sleep he’d had in days. Finally able to get his mind to shut up. 

--

The ride back to Y/N’s apartment was quiet. Duncan didn’t know what to say. He didn’t want to tell her what he’d seen - didn’t want her to feel worse. Duncan felt guilt eating away at him too. Sure, he and Nate had their problems, but he’d be lying if he said he didn’t care about Nate at all. 

He thinks back to that night Nate showed up at his doorstep, making him give Y/N a second chance. He didn’t know how Nate did it, but he had Duncan admit things he had been too afraid to admit even to himself. Didn’t Nate deserve a second chance too? 

Duncan was so far into his mind, he didn’t even realize he was back in her driveway. “Do you wanna come in?” she asked grabbing her bag off the floor. 

He reached over and kissed her cheek. “I have to go home real quick. Why don’t you and Maxie go in and I’ll come back in time for dinner, yeah?”

“Is everything okay?” 

“Yeah, I promise,” 

He waited in his car until Maxie and Y/N were back inside. 

“I know talking about stuff isn't easy for you,” Duncan remembers Nate’s words. “If it helps, try writing them out first. Think about everything you want to say and jot it all down. Doesn’t have to be good. Then take from that what you think really needs to be said.” 

That was some advice Nate had given Duncan when Duncan couldn’t get points across to tell Y/N how he felt. He’d done it a couple times after too. It seemed to help - he wished he could have used it on the day he snapped at them. 

Duncan parked his car in an empty parking lot, digging through his backpack in search of a notebook and pen. 

The blank paper stared back at him for longer than he liked. Why was this so hard?

‘I’m sorry’ he wrote the phrase down. It felt good to get it off his chest. ‘I’m sorry’ he repeated it on the paper. Before long, he had front and back of his sheet full of scribbles. Some words marked out. Some underlined. But all heartfelt. 

Duncan tore the sheet out of his notebook, folded it into a tiny square, and hid it in his glove compartment. 

He needed to talk to Nate. Of course, he knew now wouldn’t be a good time. He’d give it a few days. Wait for him to be cleared to see visitors again and really talk to him. 

--

Throughout the week, he tried to be nonchalant about asking Y/N is Nate was allowed to see visitors. 

When he came over to her house the following weekend, he could tell they would let her see him based on the smile she wore when he walked in. Was it selfish to hate how happy that made her? He brushed it off.

Duncan convinced her to wait to see Nate. He told her they could go the next day, just to give Nate some needed space. 

What he didn’t tell her was that when he left her house, he went to see Nate himself. 

He hoped Nate would agree to see him. Hoped that the nurses would let him back without Maxie. 

He tapped his foot in the waiting room anxiously waiting to hear back from the receptionist. 

“Mr. Shepherd? Nate’s ready for you if you wanna follow me this way.” Duncan stood and followed them back to see Nate, his little note burning a hole in his pocket. 

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