This takes place one month before Dan and Serena's wedding in the flash forward of the GG season 6 finale.

Blair was asleep in bed, when Chuck woke her up by tracing kisses down the nape of her neck and bare back.

"Morning, my love." Chuck greeted as she turned to face him, rubbing her eyes. Chuck's husky, soothing tone always put a smile on her face.

"Hiii." She replied, sleepily.

"You came to bed late last night... what were you and Eleanor arguing about over the phone?" He asked

"Ugh, I'll tell you later. I need to wake up first."

"Alright... I can think of a few ways to accomplish that." He smirked, as he began to kiss her neck again.

But they were quickly interrupted as Henry barged in

"Muuum!" He called out, jumping onto bed with them

"We should really lock that door." Chuck joked, and Blair playfully hit him.

"Good morning to you too, Henry." She mocked

"Uncle Nate's here!" He squealed ecstatically.

"I'll see to it." Chuck exclaimed, kissing his son's head before her left the room.

"So... are you going to help me with Auntie Serena's bridal shower?"

"What's a bridal shower?" He asked

"It's a party.. we're going to celebrate Serena getting married."

"Will there be cake?" He asked

"Yes." She chuckled "there will be cake."


"Nathanial, always a pleasure." Chuck greeted his best friend, "Thought I was supposed to head over to you today?"

"Change of plans... I'm heading to Washington a little earlier." Nate replied

"How much earlier?"

"Well, now."

"Why is that?" Chuck observed him closely

"Just work stuff."

"This wouldn't have anything to do with the upcoming nuptials does it?" Chuck asked, and Nate let out a prolonged sigh

"Look... I'm happy for Serena... and Dan. It's just... well, it's just going to take some time to make peace with it that's all."

"Believe me, I know what it's like to watch the love of your life marry someone else." Chuck assured

"Yeah... But maybe Serena and I weren't meant to last. Just a tragically romantic love story that will remain a memory."

"Well... just because it wasn't meant to last, doesn't mean it wasn't meaningful... Maybe some loves don't last forever, maybe that's what makes them romantic."

"Aren't you a romantic?" Nate laughed

"There's always only been one woman for me. I guess I'm just grateful."

"As you should be."

"Nate... Trust me, you don't want to miss this. These are your friends. I hope you'll reconsider and come back to support Serena. This is where you have to be."

"I'll think about it... Right now, I need to say goodbye to Blair and my godson." Nate grinned


"I know I promised Chuck I wouldn't say anything, but just so you know, if you change your mind, I'm prepared to make a quick getaway with you. I'll make sure Chuck's limo is parked outside." Blair exclaimed, causing Serena to chuckle,

"Blair, I'm not going to change my mind. Dan and I are happening."

"Alright... just checking."

"I know he won't hurt me. We both have realised that everything we've done has been for each other."

"True... I always thought I was using Humphrey to avoid a life of uncertainty with Chuck and to mourn all the mistakes that came along with Louis, but now I think Dan was using me too. He couldn't face the fear of a life of uncertainty with you either."

"Well, now we both got what we always wanted."

"Yes... My prince has his own Empire in Manhattan and yours is your stalking online blogger." Blair teased

"Our men have used drastic measures to get our attention." Serena laughed

"And when we were kids we wondered why the guys we liked always wanted to take it slow." Blair joked


"How was the shower?" Chuck asked, when Blair entered the Empire Suite

"Wonderful. Have you finished?" She asked, indicating to the paperwork on the coffee table.

"Pretty much... Henry's with your mother?"

"Yeah... she just landed. I had Dorota drop him off, not ready to face her yet."

"About that, are you going to tell me why you and your mother are at it again?"

"Because I fired the Waldorf designer." She rolled her eyes and Chuck couldn't help but chuckle. "She didn't get me at all. Did you see the samples she sent last week? Atrocious... Even Sears wouldn't accept them if you paid them!"

"So, just get a new designer... solve the problem before you deal with Eleanor."

"I need someone who gets me. Who understands the power my uniforms represent."

"Well, you're not going to like this but... I do know someone who not only understands the power of a headband but also worshipped and idolised it."

"Who?" Blair asked, skittishly. And Chuck waited for her to figure it out on her own. "Do not say Jenny Humphrey."

"Well-"

"-Chuck, have you lost your mind?"

"Just hear me out, Blair. No one wanted to earn your respect more than her in high school. She understood your legacy so well in fact that you chose her to take over your crown when you left Constance."

"So? A lot has happened since then."

"True... But Jenny has made enormous efforts to redeem herself."

"Why are you defending her?" Blair scoffed

"I'm not. I just know that she would represent you well. After all, she is the one who ended our war, encouraged us to let go of our pain... and she told you all about Juliet when you went to help, Serena. Maybe it's time you forgive her... it wasn't her fault either, Blair."

"...Maybe you're right... But don't get used to that." She glared at him, and he playfully pulled her onto his lap

"How could I? You always know how to keep me on my toes." He joked, playfully nibbling on her ear.


Blair made her way over to Brooklyn. Jenny opened the door and was immensely surprised by who stood in front of it.

"Blair! What have I done now?" She groaned

"Nothing... yet." Blair said, inviting herself in, sitting on the couch. "Despite our history... you've done something for me. You've done a lot to me too, but today I'm going to focus on the very few but honourable things you've done."

"...Okay..." Jenny muttered in confusion

"You see... if I had to dig for one positive trait in your personality it is this... Your talent. I don't just mean your designs, I mean your talent for recognising quality... even with your humble, Brooklyn roots... you respected my uniform. You've defied me many times, but I know you respected it... And right now I need someone who understands my power to represent me."

"What are you offering, Blair?"

"A trial... J by Waldorf. I'll give you an opportunity for one fashion line. If you meet my expectations, I'll give you the job as head designer."

"What?! Blair are you serious? That's amazing, you don't know how long I've waited for a chance like this."

"I have."

"I'm surprised though... Why would you do this for me?"

"I'm not. I'm doing this for me... Believe it or not, I trust you with my legacy... because I know you'll honour it this time. Besides, as much as I hate to admit it, I do appreciate what you did with Serena."

"I won't let you down. Thank you, Blair. Seriously."

"Like I said before. Game recognises game. I know this time you'll show initiative."


One month later

"Today's the day!" Blair hugged Serena as she put on her wedding dress

"Blair, come here." Chuck whispered through the doorway.

"What?" She asked as she reached him

"I'm proud of you. Hiring Jenny was a good decision."

"You saw my collection!"

"I did.. it's very... you." He smirked, and she hugged him

"Look at the time, I need to dress Henry."

"I'll do it, you tend to Serena today."

"Aren't you wonderful." She kissed him

"Anything for you." He grinned

"I love you, Bass." She trailed a few little kisses on his neck

"I love you more, Waldorf-Bass." His hands trailed down the small of her back as he pulled her close to him, playfully biting her lip

"Alright, get going!" She playfully pushed him away

"Or I could stay... " He smirked, kissing her again, "Maybe put another baby in you."

Chuck's phone buzzed

Nate: You were right. There's somewhere I gotta be. On my way.

"What is it?" Blair asked, as she saw Chuck begin to smile

"Nate's coming home."


"Did Jack bring Georgina as his... date?" Blair asked Chuck, once Serena and Dan had left in their Just Married Vespa.

"Now that's a scary thought." He replied. They both cringed as they witnessed Jack and Georgina kiss.

"Well..." Blair said, unable to stop cringing, "If they end up getting married, think of it as poetic justice. He slept with your wife, now you can say you slept with his."

"And I've steered clear of her ever since, that's how psychotic she is... and by the way, only I can joke about the Jack thing"

"We could always send her back to bootcamp." She joked and Chuck laughed at their previous memory in his limo, when they first went to see Georgina at bootcamp

"Speaking of long rides... what do you say you meet me in the limo... in 10?" He winked, and Blair checked the time.

"Be there in 5." She blew him a kiss