Serena was 14 weeks pregnant. You could hardly tell she was pregnant with Eliza but this time she was huge already. Everyone who didn't know her assumed she was about 6-7 months pregnant. Serena and Dan had panicked at first. As much as they loved their children, if Serena was pregnant with Twins they seriously didn't know how they would cope. The doctor confirmed though that there was only one baby in there. Dan had even made her triple check just to make sure. Dan was ecstatic with Serena's current condition. He made Serena rest while he did everything for her.
Dan was home a lot more now. College had finished and Serena and Dan had both graduated. Dan wasn't working. He had to spend some of his time at the publishers. Most of the time he was at home adding the finishing touches to the book. The book was set to be released in about 5 months. Dan had to spend a month on and off promoting his book before the week it was set to be released in new york. Dan was really worried about this. Serena would be 8 months pregnant by then. The baby could easily come in the time away, plus she would be home alone with Eliza. Lily had reassured Dan she would look after Serena and Blair said Serena could stay at her house if she wanted. Dan and Serena had told everyone. Of course everyone had different reactions. Rufus was happy for the couple. Sure they were young and already had a small child, but they were married and very much in love. Rufus knew his son would be able to support Serena and their Children now with his new book being published. Rufus hugged Dan and Serena and told them how happy he was for them. Eric was delighted with the news of becoming an uncle again. He loved Eliza so much and really hoped he would have a little nephew this time. Eric was supportive on Dan and Serena as he knew they weren't just any couple. Lily shocked Dan and Serena with her reaction. Dan and Serena had been so worried about what Lily would say. Serena thought her mother was going to scream and shout and be so disappointed in Serena and Dan. Serena was expecting this from her mother. She could picture it in her head.
" Serena, How could you get pregnant again? Surely once is enough, you should learn from your mistakes. I can't believe this. You are newly wed, who had just graduated from college and already has one small child to keep her hands full with. How much do you think you could juggle Serena?" Serena had been so nervous. She stood in front of Lily stuttering and trying to get her words out. In the end Dan took a firm grip of Serena's hand and confidently told Lily Serena was pregnant. Lily screamed so happy. She grabbed Serena and Dan and hugged them tightly. She was delighted. Lily ended up taking Eliza for the night, spending quality time with her granddaughter. Nate and Jenny's reaction were not expected at all. Serena expected Jenny to be so happy at becoming an auntie again. Jenny adored Eliza so it seemed stupid for her not to love her other niece or nephew. Serena was upset with Jenny and Nate's reaction. Jenny just sort of shrugged before mumbling congratulations and walking out of the room. Nate smiled grimly and patted Serena on the back before walking out the door after Jenny. Serena was pissed at his sister. She had moved in with Nate 6 months ago, when she started college. Nate owned an apartment closer to Columbia so Nate suggested Jenny moved in with him so she wouldn't have to travel so far each day. Jenny was thrilled with this and moved in a couple of weeks later. Dan didn't like the idea of his little sister living with a guy two years older than her. Sure Nate and Jenny had been together for 2 years and were pretty serious but she was Dan's little sister. She could move out. Serena tried to reassure Dan that she would be fine, but he was stubborn and thought otherwise.
Serena and Dan decided that their Brooklyn apartment would be to small to raise their family now. Dan and Serena had decided to move to the Upper East Side. Serena tried to tell Dan that they didn't have to live their. They both loved Brooklyn and it meant so much to them. Dan had a lot more money with his book coming out now. Definitely enough to buy a apartment on the Upper East Side. Dan and Serena had picked out a place. It was a two storey apartment. It had 4 bedrooms and small office for Dan. It had a nice kitchen with a dining room leading onto it. The living room was spacious and had enough room to fit all of Serena and Dan's family and friends. It had spectacular views of New York, Central Park in particular. Dan brought it even with Serena telling him they should look in Brooklyn. Serena was happy but she didn't want Dan the boy from Brooklyn to have to live on the Upper East side which he detested for most of his life. Serena and Dan were supposed to move and be settled in before the Baby came. Everything was healthy with the Baby. Serena wanted to know what she was having but Dan told her not to find out. He knew she would enjoy the surprise much more. And he was right. He knew her better than she knew herself.
Serena was walking through Central Park. She had just dropped Eliza off at Her moms and was on her way to meet Blair. Serena and Blair were going shopping for Household products. Serena was texting Dan telling him where to meet her for dinner. Serena was in her own little world when she seen Nate sitting on a bench, hands running through his hair. Serena hadn't seen Nate or Jenny in a month. The last time was when Jenny stormed out. Dan hadn't even spoken to Jenny since then. All they knew was that Jenny was alright. She had spoken to Rufus when she called cancelling dinner with them all after she had too much work to do. Serena smiled and slowly walked towards Nate.
" Hey Nate" Serena smiled. Nate looked up and pulled together a half-hearted grin.
" Hi S, Wow your big now" Serena laughed. She was used to everyone's response when they seen her. At first she was upset. But Dan reassured her that she was still beautiful. This pregnancy was a lot different to her last, so hopefully this time it was a little boy.
" Thanks Nate. How have you been? I haven't seen you since I told you about this one" Serena smiled rubbing her belly.
" Oh I've been umm okay. What about you? Dan? And Eliza?"
" Yeah we are all good. Dan is getting his book published. I don't know if Jenny told you. I don't even know if she knows. Where has she been? How is she?" Nate shut his eyes when Serena mentioned Jenny. Serena sat down and placed her hand on Nate's knee before turning to him.
" Nate, Is everything okay? What's happened with Jenny? Nate you look terrible" Serena smiled reassuringly. She was always good at making Nate feel better. She was his best friend. He could trust her.
" No. Not really no. Something happened and I can't do anything to fix it. I have done something terrible Serena. I need some help. I…I just need someone to talk to" Nate stumbled through his words.
" Nate you can always talk to me. We are best friends. I will always be here for you. Just tell me, What's wrong?"
" I…I…I umm. I got Jenny pregnant Serena. I have ruined her life. She could of done so much and She's so young" Serena sat there shocked. How could they have gotten pregnant. Surely they knew from Serena having a baby at 18, how much hard work her and Dan had gone through. They knew serena could hardly cope at first. She needed so much support but with the Help of her family, friends and Dan. She got through it.
"Oh my" Serena finally spoke.
"Yeah I know. Its messed up. I mean Jenny is so talented. How can she become a top fashion designer when she has a baby? Did you know she got offered an internship in Paris? She found out the day when you told us you was pregnant. That's why she was so upset. She thought her life was over. She won't be able to do her internship next year with a baby. I was so sad when you told us you were pregnant. I wanted me and Jenny to be as happy as you and Dan are. But we can't" Nate looked helpless. He didn't know what to do with himself.
"You know, you and Jenny have options. I mean those options weren't suitable for me, but its different with Jenny. I wasn't ambitious when I found out I was pregnant. I didn't have any dreams or aspirations. My only dream was to be with Dan. But you and Jenny. You have ambitions. Jenny certainly does. I mean I know this sound harsh coming from and mother and an expectant mother but she could have an abortion, or there is adoption. You don't have to give up anything yet. Not if you don't want to" Serena smiled looking at her belly adoringly.
"It's too late for Jenny to get an abortion. Either way she is going to give birth to our Baby. I couldn't put my child up for adoption Serena, I do love the baby. I just don't want Jenny to have to give up everything for us"
"Nate I thought exactly the same with Dan. I didn't want him to give up everything for me and Eliza. But I knew I made the right decision when I seen Dan hold Eliza for the first time. He had tears streaming down his face and he picked her little head up and kissed her on the forehead. It was the cutest thing I had ever seen. But I knew when I seen her with him that it was for the best. He loved his little girl and I'm sure Jenny loves your baby. You will make the right decision. Don't worry what people think. Its all about you two."
"Yeah I think it's just the shock of everything. Plus the fact she feels she doesn't have any options left"
"Whoa, hold on How far along is she?"
"Nearly Six months. She's still really small though. Tiny in fact, but the baby is healthy. He's really cute"
"He?" Serena asked sceptically.
"Yeah" Nate smiled and pulled his wallet out. Taking out the baby's first sonogram and handing it to Serena.
Sure enough above the blurred picture of the Baby it said. First Baby Archibald; Boy. Serena smiled hoping her own bump would be a boy. She hugged Nate and congratulated him.
"Nate, go and find Jenny. Tell her how you feel and tell her you will stand by her and be with her no matter what she decides. Make sure she knows you love her Nate" Nate smiled and he and Serena stood up. Nate hugged Serena.
"Thanks today S, It really helped me a lot" Nate smiled actually meaning it now.
"Its okay Nate, I'm always here if you need me. I'm going to meet Blair now, but phone me to tell me how you get on"
"Will do. Bye S" Nate and Serena turned in opposite directions talking away.
This is just a little Chapter. I have more to come like Dan reaction to this.
I will probably write 2 more chapters of this and end it with an epilogue, I'm not entirely sure yet.
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