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Lily and Rufus were snuggled on the couch in the Van der-Bass-Humphrey penthouse. A light flame from the fireplace glowed behind them as they relaxed, barely watching an old black & white movie. "I understand you still have issues with Charles, but you should have seen him today. He was so proud to set up that fund in Eva's name. He's was so happy. That's all I really want for any of the kids...is to be happy. Although, when I saw him later on, he did seem a little out of sorts. Probably just residual issues with Blair." Lily sighed.
"Eva really seems to have turned him around." Rufus had to agree. "Yes, well, that and getting shot. I'm sure that would have some affect on anyone. I can't imagine. I don't even want to think about it. I'm just grateful that Eva was there for him." Lily remarked as she nestled closer to her husband.
'Next on the news, an ambulance seen arriving at the 'Empire' hotel. Tune in in fifteen minutes for more details as they become available.' "What, what was that?" Lily immediately sat up and reached for her phone as Rufus rubbed her shoulders. "Charles' phone goes to voicemail. I'm calling the front desk." she said as she dialed again.
"Good evening, Empire Hotel, this is Megan. How can I help you?" the girl on the phone sounded nervous and guarded. "Megan, this is Lily Humphrey. I'm trying to reach Charles. There was something on the news about an ambulance. Is everything alright?" Lily asked anxiously. "Oh, Mrs. Humphrey. I-I...I'm not sure what happened. But, I think you should talk to Bernard he's with the paramedics. I'll transfer you. Please hold on." With no other information, Lily was put on hold to wait for the Empire's General Manager. Two clicks later, Bernard answered in a rush. Mrs. Humphrey, this is Bernard."
"Bernard, what's wrong? Where is Charles? Where's Ivan?" Lily was starting to panic. "I don't know where Ivan is Mrs. Humphrey. I came up to deliver some papers for Mr. Bass to sign. When Ivan didn't answer, I called. When Mr. Bass didn't answer, I let myself in. Normally I would never intrude on Mr. Bass' privacy. But Ms. Eva isn't even here." he explained as he walked away from the paramedics while they continued to work on Chuck. "I found Mr. Bass unconscious in his suite. There was some blood. I think he hit his head. So, I called the paramedics. They're almost ready to take him to the hospital." Bernard explained. "Mrs. Humphrey, it looks like a tornado hit in here. I'm not sure what happened, but it looks like Mr. Bass wrecked the place himself. I think he must have tripped or something and hit his head." He reasoned. "Eva wasn't there?" Lily quickly asked. "No mame, and I don't see any of her things here either."
"They will be taking him out through the service elevator and Megan is fielding all press inquiries for me, until I am done here." Bernard replied, moving aside so the paramedics could pass. "They're taking him now. I'll accompany them down." With that, Bernard said goodbye and hung up.
"Oh, God!" Lily cried. Rufus could here what Bernard had said through the phone. Immediately he got up and gathered their jackets. "I guess it hasn't hit Gossip Girl yet; or we'd have heard from the kids. Knowing that she should contact them, but worrying more about getting to the hospital; Lily decided not to call anyone. Just as they were heading for the door, the news came on with few details. "At least it looks like they haven't figured out it's Charles...yet." she sighed, thanking God.
Nate was woken out of his post coital slumber by the chime of his cell phone. Fumbling for it, he got annoyed discovering it was only a Gossip Girl blast. Looking over at Juliet laying beside him, he read the post.
BLAST - 'Gossip Girl here. An ambulance seen at the Empire Hotel...'
A/N: Okay, so Bernard and Megan were totally my idea. What did you think? Let me know.