Epilogue 18/18

So it’s finally time to reveal the winner of E Buckley’s art competition and Buck, Eddie and Chris need to get ready for the announcement.

The aim of course is to stay calm, which they all manage with varying degrees of success.

Hope you don’t mind the tags but it’s done and I’d like to celebrate 🥳 4th longest fic, most comments and subscriptions which is lovely ! Thank you to everyone whose read and supported this monster of a fic that was definitely only going to be 50k 💜

—author!buck is here y’all! thanks to everyone who didn’t let me give up on her, especially my wife april who never shut up about it jfjrjs. thanks for loving the idea and helping me make it come true, and ofc for the sexy cover art 😏 mwah ily 🫶🏼 hope y’all enjoy!

rated: e | words: 24.7k | chapters: 3 | read on ao3

summary:

“So,” Maddie started, “I have some good news, and some…bad news.”

“Mads, I literally can’t take any more bad news.”

“Well, the good news is that the bad news can be fixed by the good news.”

He was so confused.

“Remember I told you one of the models had to cancel?” Buck nodded. “Well Hen found another last-minute replacement, but they—well they also had to cancel…last minute.”

“Anyway, Hen was able to find another replacement, for the replacement.”

“Ok. Fine, whatever. Why are you telling me all of this anyway if you’ve already found another replacement?”

“Well, Chim and I were talking, and we thought—who better to model for the covers than the one who wrote them?”

“Mads, no way! I’m already way in over my head with all these bonus chapters. Besides, I don’t know the first thing about modeling.”

“Well, that’s perfect, seeing as our other model doesn’t have any prior experience either.

One look at the guy had Buck asking what they needed him for.

—or—

Buck’s an author who writes smutty hallmark books. He needs new covers for his holiday editions. Who better to model for them than himself and the hot dad who likes to be called eight pack?

Chapter 14 7k I think, probably ish…

Cover art by @ronordmann

A chapter full of kisses, texts and changes.

Author!buck returns with chapter 12 7.4k

Eddie and Chris head to Buck’s apartment to collect a dragon who got lost. Eddie doesn’t expect to stay too long because busy authors must have lots to do with their time.

Buck doesn’t expect Eddie and Chris to stay too long because why would they, they must have plans on Eddie’s day off.

Chris is looking forward to his visit to Buck’s. He can’t wait to spend the day with him because, well he might be a kid but he’s not stupid. Unlike some people he could mention.

Chapter 12 7.4k a little snippet under the cut

Chapter 13

The visit to E Buckley’s apartment is lasting much longer than Eddie anticipated and brings with it revelations and surprises.

Chapter 15 - enjoy 😊

Eddie’s lost something important, maybe more than one thing actually but right now all he can think of is getting to Buck and getting his son back.

Update !! Chapter 8 3.6k

Cover by @ronordmann 💜

sorry this chapt is a bit sorter

A little taste of chapt 8 it’s almost party time

Eddie had thought the question was fairly simple but Hen and Chimney are just staring at him so he repeats himself.

“So do you want to come with us?”

The silent stares mean he feels the need to clarify further.

“To the party?”

His gaze moves back and forth between his friends, waiting for a reaction. He has no idea what’s wrong with them.

“Next week.”

The slow grin spreading across Chim's face and the way his friends exchange a sly look make Eddie suddenly nervous.

“This would be the party Denny’s favourite author is having right?” Hen asks.

“The fancy party being held at a fancy hotel with free food and drink?”

3.8K buck edit on book by @ronordmann

Eddie finishes folding the laundry  with a sigh, he’s tired from a busy shift and there’s still a lot to do to get dinner ready and sort out Chris’ things ready for school tomorrow. Speaking of Chris, he’s been very quiet. Eddie’s head twists in the direction of his son's room, suspiciously quiet.

In fact now he thinks about it there’s been no sign of Christopher for almost an hour now.

Probably best to check. He calls out his son’s name and gets no answer.

“Christopher?”