Thanks for comments and feedback, still need an idea of what people want baby-wise though. So please if you want a boy/girl tell me or if you don't care particularly names are welcome too. Thanks for reading NickKnack : )

Dan stared blankly out of his bedroom window. Everything about his demeanour had changed since Serena left. He couldn't think properly, laughing didn't feel the same and as for writing- well, staring out of the window had become his new favourite pastime. Initially, Rufus thought his son would perk up after a few weeks but as the months past he knew that he had been optimistic. Dan was heartbroken and everyone knew it. Even Jenny had given up on the thought of having a smiling brother- or at least one that wasn't depressed. So when she walked into his room and saw him staring out of the window yet again all she could do was sigh.

"Dan, can I use your computer? Mines isn't working."

"Mhmm, sure" He mumbled in response. Jenny wasn't entirely sure he cared or was even listening to her but she continued to sit down at his desk and turn on the computer.

"Vanessa called for you." She stated in an attempt to get conversation going

"Mhmm" Dan replied flatly definitely not caring and killing the conversation dead.

Silence followed and Jenny turned her attention back to the computer. She went straight to her email account. Skimming her eyes over her inbox she noticed then double clicked on a notification from Gossip Girl. Her eyes nearly popped out their sockets when she saw the image that bounced up onto the screen. A gasp escaped from her which stirred Dan who turned around curiously.

"What's wrong?" asked Dan raising his eyebrows

"Em... you're gonna wanna see this." She said surprise still very prominently slapped across her face. Dan getting slightly worried now crossed the room to his desk. Jenny darted anxiously up out of the way to let Dan get the seat.

For the first time in months Dan felt something other than pain. Looking at the screen a feeling that had evaded Dan Humphrey for months suddenly welled up inside him and he smiled widely. Though it was very dark and fuzzy the image was of a girl. That girl was with absolutely no doubt whatsoever Serena Van der Woodsen in what looked like New York City. As Dan read on he enjoyed the sudden feeling of hope and thanked god for Gossip Girl.

'Hey Upper East Siders Gossip Girl here, and I Have the biggest news ever!

One of my many sources (one melanie91) sends us this;

Spotted in NYC, bags in hand Serena Van der Woodsen!

Was it only 6 months ago our IT girl left for quote "ballet school" and just as suddenly she's back? Don't believe me? See for yourselves. Lucky for us melanie91 sent proof. Thanks for the photo Mel xoxo'

Dan took a minute to think through the shock. Both he and Jenny were silent, and then abruptly he stood up and headed out the door.

"Where are you going?" Jenny called after him only to hear the door slam shut. Then again she already knew the answer- Serena's.

"You gonna tell me what that was about?"Asked Rufus, who had been standing in the kitchen as usual, wearing a bewildered look on his face.

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Dan practically ran to Serena's building from the subway. Though he hadn't been there in half a year he knew the route off by heart and didn't hesitate to enter into the lobby despite panting heavily and looking liked he'd just been mugged. His heart was racing but he was pretty sure that wasn't all down to the running. Derek the concierge was busy addressing a couple so Dan was able to sneak past him and enter the elevator. He pressed the penthouse button with a shaking hand. Dan felt more alive than he had in the last 6 months put together. The thought of seeing her again nearly overwhelmed him. He steadied himself on the rail of the empty elevator and attempted to calm himself down.

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Chuck lounged on one sofa watching T.V while Serena lay idly on the other (with bump taking up most of the room). She'd forced him to stay and keep her company since everyone else was out and it wasn't like she could go anywhere. He was in the middle of telling her why she should name the baby after him even if it was a girl when there was a knock at the door. Serena was startled by this because she knew it couldn't be Erick, Bart, Blaire or Lily. Which meant whoever it was wasn't supposed to see her in her... current condition. Chuck's face soon became worried too.

"Don't worry. I'll deal with it." With that he stood up and cleared his throat. Serena retreated to the top of the stairwell so she could be unseen but still hear who it was at the door.

Then she heard it. The voice she had loved, used to look forward to hearing but that ultimately broke her heart.

"Where is she Chuck? Where's Serena?"

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