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"For what?" Gwen looked at the two confused as they had just bust into Leshawna's house. "Because the guy that you were texting was the one who got Duncan in the car accident-" "and we wanna figure out who he is." Heather cut her off as Courtney shook her head. Gwen sighed looking between them. "I wish I could help, I really do but he calls under private numbers, and he really tries to keep his identity secret." "Just let us try, Gwen.. please." She nodded taking a breath handing Courtney her phone. Courtney gave her a thankful smile before calling the unknown number. It rang a few times before raspy breathing came on the line. "Yes, Gwendolyn?" Courtney didn't say anything as she was trying to listen for his voice. "Oh, are you giving me the silent treatment? That's what this is?" Confusion crossed over her face. She had no idea who she was on the phone with. "W-who is this?!" She shouted into the phone before ths line quickly went dead. "I'm sorry." Gwen stated looking between them with a frown on her lips. "You really didn't recognize the voice?" Heather asked looking at both of them, before they both shook their head. "Thanks anyways Gwen. And I'm sorry for kicking you out-" "I understand, I would've done the same thing." Courtney smiled lightly before pulling Gwen into a hug. "Take care." "You too."

~

Heather sighed as she walked into Duncan's hospital room as Izzy and Owen were cracking up. "What are you two laughing at?" She looked at them confused. "Hey, Heather." Her eyebrows furrowed together as she finally took a look at the bed. And there was Duncan, wide awake holding a bag of McDonald's. "Oh-oh my god. Duncan.." she gasped putting her hands over her mouth walking over to the bed. "Thank God, finally! You're awake!" She quickly hugged him as she teared up. "Oh my god.. Heather crying, this is crazy. You know it happens but you don't ever see it.. you know." He remarked as Heather scoffed pulling away hitting his chest. "You're an asshole, god! I missed you a fuck ton, D." "Where's Courtney?" Duncan asked looking at her. "Her and your mother went somewhere. I didn't wanna go, it sounded boring." "Classic, Heather." He laughed shaking his head as she joined in the laughter. "Shut up."

~

"Hello again, Gwendolyn." His smirk grew on his face under his oversized hoodie, as he looked at the goth. "Hi..." she muttered before taking a breath. "I only came here to get answers. Why are you doing this?" Gwen watched him closely as he shook his head. "Me and Duncan have a very long history. Way to long to get into, but because of our history as long as I live he will not be able to be happy. Especially not with a beautiful woman like Courtney. She's way too good for him. That's why when you faked your pregnancy way back when, my associate was the one who faked your ultrasounds. " Her eyes widened looking at the hooded figure, she was always ashamed of doing that and tried to block it out as much as she could. "You're insane, I can't believe I let myself get sucked into something like this!" "Well, you did. Cause we both know you only want one thing... Duncan. And, I want him to suffer, and maybe I'll even get Courtney along the way." She glared clenching her fists. "Well, you're wrong. That's not all I want anymore.. and all I want right now is to know who you are!" She shouted lunging toward him pulling his hood off. He threw her to the ground as he struggled putting the hood back on. "I-it's you! I-I can't believe it. Gotta te-" Gwen's phone fell to the ground and she gasped for air as he left the knife in her stomach. He picked up the phone, dialing 911 before clearing his throat.

"Hello?! I need an ambulance immediately, my friend has just been stabbed!"