Serena sat by the kitchen clock in the flat that she and Dan shared. He was due home any minute and Serena didn't know if she wanted that minute to come or not. Sure, she was excited and Dan probably would be to but if he wasn't; Serena didn't know if she could manage. They were prepared and they weren't opposed to the idea but they hadn't really talked about it yet. Serena had only just had her 27th birthday. What if Dan decided to leave? What if she never saw him again? What if he stayed but was so mad that he never talked to Serena again? What would she do without him? With all these thoughts running through Serena's head she didn't even hear the front door opening. It was only when she felt two strong hands on her shoulders that she realized Dan was home.

Serena jumped up from the stool she had been perched on. She quickly spun around and Dan grabbed her hand. Serena pressed her other hand to heart to keep it from exploding out of her chest.

'Serena, are you okay?' Dan looked at her worriedly.

Serena caught her breath. 'Yeah, everything is fine but I have something to tell you.'

'Okay? What is it?'

Serena led him to the living room where she sat him down beside her. She fiddled with her wedding ring and it didn't go unnoticed by Dan.

'You're playing with your rings. You don't want to take them off do you?'

Serena whipped her head up to face Dan. She clamped her hands on either side of his face. 'No, no, no, no! I love you more than anyone! Never in a million years will I take these rings off.'

Serena leaned forward so that her forehead was pressed against Dan's. 'I love you Dan Humphrey. You know that.'

Dan smiled at the love of his life. 'Yes, of course. And I love you too.'

Dan placed a gentle kiss on Serena's lips. Dan felt her smile underneath his own lips.

'Now, what did you want to tell me?'

With Serena's self confidence somewhat in tact she cleared her throat and prepared to speak the two words that could ultimately change her and Dan's life forever. Dan felt Serena's nervousness so he pulled her closer to him and rested his hand on the small of her back. He kissed her forehead and ran his fingers through her hair.

'Okay, Dan after I say this don't be mad and don't leave and don't never speak to me again.'

Dan laughed at Serena. 'I'm not sure I understood that last part but what I do know is nothing you ever say will make me love you any less.'

Serena couldn't take it much longer so she just decided to get it over with. 'I'm pregnant!' Serena had convinced herself that Dan would run away and had hoped he'd be happy but his reaction was neither.

Dan sat there with a dumbfounded expression on his face. His mouth moved like he was trying to say something but he didn't. He just stared at Serena. Now that Serena had faced this option of a reaction she was sure she would have preferred the running away, maybe even yelling but the silent treatment she couldn't stand.

Serena bent her face into her hands and let the tears of worry, sadness, shock and even a little joy for her baby run into her hands and then down her arms and onto her dress.

All of a sudden there was a hand under chin and a gentle thumb wiping away her tears. She opened her wet eyes to a smile so strong that Serena couldn't believe she had thought that Dan would be sad. And although Serena was positive that Dan wasn't mad she had to clarify.

'You're not mad?' Serena whispered.

Dan looked into her eyes. 'Mad? No. Shocked? Yes. Sorry I scared you with the speechlessness? Beyond belief.'

Now it was Serena's turn to be speechless. Only in her dreams had she even hoped for Dan to be happy. Not even in her dreams had she thought he would be this ecstatic. The energy he was giving off could ignite New York City light's for an eternity.

Serena felt the tears again, but this time they were only tears of love and happiness. Serena knew that Dan loved her and she knew that it was foolish of her to think Dan would ever leave and she knew that this baby was going to have the most loving and adoring parents ever.

'I'm sorry I doubted you Dan. And I'm sorry for crying and sorry for making such a mess out of myself and really sorry for thinking you wouldn't love me and our baby. And sorry for-'

But Serena couldn't finish because Dan had wrapped his arms around her and pressed his lips against hers so fiercely that even if she had wanted him to stop there was no way he would. His body against hers felt so right that Serena could hardly contain the emotions building up inside her.

Dan transferred his hands to beneath her and with strength coming from god knows where Dan picked her up and began to carry her towards their bedroom. Serena broke away to catch her breath and reached up to Dan's face. She trailed her fingertips lightly down his face until they were resting on his lips. Dan kissed her fingertips and then kicked open the door to the bedroom. Serena moved her hand to the back of his neck and let him swing her down to the floor.

She started to unbutton his shirt while caressed her face and kissed her from her forehead to the nape of her neck. Just as Serena finished unbuttoning the third button a wave of nausea sent her running to the bathroom. Dan stood there with a half open shirt until he heard retching noises. He made the two strides into the bathroom quickly and in a third was by Serena's side. Serena was clutching the edge of the toilet with one hand and holding her hair with the other. Her body heaved painfully and her eyes were shut tight.

Dan knelt beside her and grabbed her hair. He opened the drawer next to him and pulled out a hair elastic. He didn't have much practice with ponytails but he tried. With both hands free he laid one over top Serena's on the toilet's edge and used the other to rub gentle circles on her back.

Once Serena seemed to be done Dan came behind and pulled her into his lap. He leaned against the wall and held Serena tight. She curled into a ball and cried for the sake of crying. Dan pressed his lips on her temple and then placed a hand on Serena's stomach. Serena looked up at him with adoring eyes and saw the same look mirrored in Dan's eyes.

'I don't know how you can still want to hold me after that. Even I wouldn't want to be near me.' Serena's voice was small and hoarse

Dan shook his head and smiled. 'I can love you when you do that because you are so important to me and so is our baby.'

Serena pulled herself up so she could kiss Dan's lips. But before she could Dan made a face and stood up bringing Serena with him. 'But you definitely need to brush your teeth.'

Serena punched his shoulder weakly and laughed a tiny laugh. She took her toothbrush out of the drawer and squirted some paste on. Then she saw herself in the mirror.

'Oh man, I am a mess.' She turned so she could see the back of her head. 'Especially my hair.'

'Ha ha, brush your teeth Blondie.'

After Serena was done she took off her shirt and jeans and put on some pajamas. Dan did the same and they both crawled into bed. Neither of them picked up their book they just lay down and moved towards each other. Dan wrapped his protective arms around Serena and kissed the tender spot on her neck.

'Night Serena.'

'Night babe. Thanks for everything.'

A/N: Thanx for reading! Hope you like it so far. This chapter was just a little fluff to start it off so i hope it was good. In the next few chapters you'll get to see Blair and everyone else! Please review if you liked it and review it if you didn't. Depending on how many reviews I get the sooner I'll update!