New Beginnig is my own idea of Dan's life after "unforgettable break up". I'm not fan of GG. I only adore Dan Humphrey as particular, individual character.

I do not own GG or any of its characters, fortunately.

I wanted to write something about warm-hearted man, and choice could be one.

I'm not a writer. It's my first and last story. It's only to improve my English skills, because English isn't my first language.

If someone will decide to read it, I ask kindly for forbearance.

New Beginning

Chapter 1

Why the cruelest things happen to the most fabulous people? Why good people have to suffer the most? It's simply not fair, everyone knows that. But this is one of those rules which universe will never break. Unchangeable reality.

Daniel Humphrey convinced himself about it not once or twice, but this time is different - the special one, really painful and destroying. Dan never made of himself a victim. He never blamed a world about his problems or failures. And he doesn't do it now. But something has changed inside of him. For a first time he lost a faith in humans, love and goodness. He realized that last couple of years of his life were pointless, were wasted with unscrupulous, vain, selfish and completely insensitive people.

He was broken or rather devastated and simply very, very sad. He lost love of his life. However surrealistic it sounds, Blair Waldorf was love of Dan Humphrey's life, his soul mate. Unfortunately without reciprocity. He never was so invested in any other relationship before.

He lost not only beloved women, but also friends and family. Dan thought that he had it all. In that moment he truly doubted in it. How is it possible, that I lost something, when I never had it. He wondered, It's ridiculous. The worst thing is that he lost himself in some way. Who am I now? He asked himself.

Dan and Rufus tried to support each other… with no results. Surprisingly or not Jenny became a person who knew what to do for two most important men in her life. She is in Tokyo, leads a good life, and works as a fashion designer in one of Japanese brand. She creates there her own line – clothes, bags, shoes signed J. Humphrey, and prepares the newest collections. All of her fashion shows are always a huge success. She is doing what she wanted, what she dreamed about whole life. Her talent is good enough to let her be successful. She doesn't need the rich relatives or connections for that. This skinny, pretty girl used to be insecure and scared; now she became even more beautiful, confident, independent and strong woman. Capable to move her life forward and help her brother and father do the same with theirs. When she heard about UES disaster, she called Rufus and Dan immediately. They talked, all three of them, for hours on Skype that night. The most important part of conversation was initiated by Jenny.

„Dad I think you should take this job in recording studio in San Francisco. Music is a big part of you. You could work with new people, bands, musicians, in place where you don't have bad memories. There you could create new ones. It's opportunity to make a dream come true and be fully satisfied with your life. And, in my opinion, you sacrificed yourself for other people for too long. It's enough. Do something for you dad, I mean it" She said persuasively. „Don't even try to convince me that you are fine now and that you were fine before. I know that you don't regret your decision about raising us and being with family, instead of developing career, being on tour or writing songs. I'm proud of you, I love you and I thank you for being the best father. But is your time now." She added, ending her monologue.

Rufus was speechless after those words of his daughter. He doesn't even hide tears. „Ohh my smart, little girl. I'm so sorry that you have to be worried about old father. And I'm so sorry that I disappointed both of you."

„You don't disappoint us!" they yelled together.

Rufus nodded and hugged his son and left a room with good byes for his children. „I love you Jenny. I love you Dan."

Siblings scanned each other for a second, during laptop's screen.

Dan started „Well, well, well since when are you so mature hyh?" He asked with a broken smile. „I think Hamptons and travelling around the world helped you a lot."

„Perhaps. I think being far away from Upper East Side helped me more." She noted. „Thank you Dan."

„Me? For what?" He asked with surprise.

„You released me. This place was poisoning me. You are so understanding, caring, protecting and patient all the time to me. You always know what is better for me. Dan, you are my best friend. Only person I can trust, rely on. I will never be grateful enough for everything what you do for me. You care about my happiness more than about yours. Now it's my job to care about you."

„If you thing I will stop helping you and supporting you, you are wrong. Jen I'm here for you. Always" He replied.

„See, you do it again. You are suffering. Your heart is crashed by enormous pain, and you instead looking for rescue, offering me a help. This time I'm here to helping you, understood."

„Jenny please, you exaggerate a little. I'm fin…" he didn't have a chance to finish the sentence.

„Stop it now! I know you better than you think. Don't hide your feelings from me. I read Inside. You love her more than Serena, Olivia and Vanessa together. It sounds unbelievably, but it's true and you know it. I was skeptical about this relationship, euphemistically speaking, I warned you against it."

„Yeah. I remember what you went through because of them. But she made me happy, the happiest actually." After couple seconds of quiet, he continued more openly. „I have no idea what to do now, Jenny. What if I stay like this forever... You know miserable" He said almost whisper. „I can't imagine my life without Blair."

„I hate to admit it, but it's true she made you happy. I never saw you happiest." She paused. "Believe me Dan I can imagine how it hurts, that's why you have to find a cure, otherwise it will kill you from inside. I can promise you one thing, you will not stay miserable. You will find a person who will deserve you, accept you and love you more than anyone. I'm sure it will happen. Your future will be empty of garbage and pain, and full of joy and luck, next to extraordinary women. I can bet if you want." She smirked.

"Why not. I can't wait to see your loss. My life is worth, hmm 10 dollars, so I think it's fair rate." He said sarcastically.

"Ohh, I smell sarcasm. It means you are on the good way. Just stop over-thinking and… being dumb. You are worth more, gorgeous. Maybe 20." She laughed. "Sooner than you think on my bank account will be extra 20 bucks." She stopped joking, when Dan sighed. "OK. I'm serious now, if you don't want to talk about it, write it down. Maybe writing will give you a bit of relief. And finally the most important thing, Dan please go to Rome. Change scenery, see this situation in a different perspective. Rest and get strength and energy far away from New York City. You will meet new, creative, bright people. It's great opportunity to pull yourself together."

„It all sounds reasonable but it isn't that simple for me." He said sadly, breathing heavy, with eyes directed to the floor.

„It's not easy but necessary. You need New Beginning, both of you. Thanks to you I started all over again, and I will never thank enough for that. You deserve to be happy. To get it, you should start changing your life right now."

They ended the conversation with thanks, iloveyous, good lucks and invitations. Later Dan and Rufus met in the kitchen talking about Jenny, how she grown up and became impossibly strong and mature.

She texted them meanwhile: I stand by you. Anywhere, anytime. Love Jenny.

They decided. „We have to take these chances." In the morning, Dan escorted Rufus at the airport. „Have a safe trip! And call me when you land." Dan told. And one of Humphrey's men flew on the other side of country, to San Francisco, to repair his life.

One week left to the Dan's flight to Italy. In the empty loft all bad thoughts returned immediately. According to Jen's advice, he started writing. During 5 days and 5 nights in Brooklyn's loft was available only one sound – clicking on the laptop's keys. After he wrote last word, he packed and exhausted but with peace of mind was on his way at the airport.

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„Sir. Please wake up. Welcome in Rome." Dan heard nice voice of flight attendant, who poked him gingerly.

„Oh I'm so sorry." Looking around he noticed that he was alone in a plane and stood up quickly. „What a short flight." He smiled taking his hand luggage.

„Not really, it's almost 10 hours. You just slept during whole journey. You must be very tired." She said politely leading him to exit.

„Well. Last week was pretty hard, a lot of work. No time to sleep. I hope you don't have troubles because of me. I'm so sorry again. I'm promise, I'm gone in a flash." He smiled.

„Please don't worry. It's my job. Have a nice time in one of the most spectacular city in Europe."

„Thank you. I wish to have." He said unsteadily. „Good bye."

„Good bye."

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He reclaimed his baggage. And stood in the middle of a terminal of Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. He hesitated a little bit. Maybe it's not good idea. It's still time to back down. But he didn't do it. Instead he took a long, deep-sounding breath and headed for big, glass, automatic door.

"I'm so, so, so sorry!" he heard from a girl after she bumped on him accidentally.

"Never mind. It's nothing. I'm OK. Let me help you." He started collect her scattered things.

"You don't have to, really. It's my fault. You are in hurry probably. I don't want stop you."

"It's not big deal."

When they stood up, she thanked him countless number of times, said good bye, shared honest smile and went in opposite direction.

Wow. He thought.

He looked on the piece of paper with an address, and waited patiently for a taxi.

Dan didn't know yet that New Beginning started just there.

TBC, I hope.