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*natalies pov*
I stood staring out the window, my eyes landing on a lone figure standing on the balcony. I felt a rush of butterflies rise up through my chest as i realised it was Crockett. I ignored the urge to rush out of the ED and took a few steps towards him. When i reached him i was unsure of what to say so i just stood their for a few minutes enjoying the cool air.
“Tell me something. Why do you do it?” I asked, hesitantly taking a step nearer to him “The one night stands.” I hesitated again not sure on how to continue “They all end up the same.”
“Hows that?” He replied, looking into my eyes for the first time since i stepped out onto the balcony.
“With you alone.” I said.
He responded by looking sadly out towards the skyline again. I knew that he was probably thinking about his little girl and how he never got to see her grow up. How he never got to see her play and laugh and go out on playdates with her friends. Thinking about all the pain he must of gone through after Harper passed sent shivers up my spine and made my eyes prick with tears. I was slowly walking away when i stopped and placed a shaky hand on his back.
I took a moment to calm down as i gently leaned over and placed a kiss on his back then gently resting my head just above it. For a moment i forgot that there was a whole world around us and it was just me and Crockett. However moments never last forever and i slowly headed towards the door leading me inside the ED as i took one last look towards him.
I went back to my hotel room and sent Crockett a text goodnight before calling my son Owen. Seeing him again instantly brought a smile to my face as he showed me all the new drawings he had made for me for when i could come home again. I said goodnight to him and then settled down for bed. Thinking about Crockett and Owen as i slowly drifted off to sleep.