Title : Misty
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Disclaimer : I wish to god I owned them, and the story lines, but unfortunately I do not.
Summary : When Blair finds herself pregnant, she and Chuck must make a heart wrenching choice.
Time : Season 2, episodes 2x01 – 2x05. What if Blair had slept with Chuck in episode 2x03 after all?
Chapter 9 – Those Who Pray
"Mr. Waldorf, I don't think I need to tell you that your daughter is at a high risk of losing this baby if she doesn't cut down on both her stress and start eating."
The moment Serena had called him Harold had rushed out of his hotel and to the hospital. Blair still had no idea he was in town, after her past hospital scare he wasn't sure if it was a good idea just to show up out of the blue. None the less however, he knew Blair would rather have him at her bedside then Eleanore, especially after all that Serena had told him.
"There's numerous complications that can be prevented but in Blair's case I'm not sure thats possible. Complications such as premature labor, low birth weight, stillbirth, the chance of a C-Section, a small baby, respiratory problems, Gestational Diabetes, complications during labor, a miscarriage or what Blair currently has Preeclampsia."
Sighing Harold nodded looking away from the door that was closed, while Blair underwent more tests. He hadn't the slightest idea of how he'd get Blair to stop, or get her help, without her pushing him away.
"Preeclampsia?"
He questioned rubbing his eyes, it wasn't that he was tired physically, it was that he was tired emotionally, he had thought Blair was over all her eating problems, to come back to the states to find out that she was admitted and was pregnant, it was a whole new ballpark.
"Precclampsia is a form of high blood pressure found in some pregnant women, her blood pressure goes up, she retains water, which would explain the added weight gain and protein was found in her urine. It's also better known as Toxemia, or pregnancy induced hypertension."
The older doctor explained cautiously, not wanting to put the older man in the hospital as well.
"...how...what can I do to help her?...I'll do anything."
Harold was willing to do anything for his little girl, and grandchild. He only knew half the story from what Serena told him but he knew Eleanore was mostly to blame, how she was pushing an adoption. Knowing Chuck Bass was the father didn't help any, but he was always willing to put his feelings aside for the sake of her happiness.
"Rest, a lot of rest. You see Mr. Waldorf, Preeclampsia prevents the placenta from getting enough blood, causing the baby to get less oxygen and food, directly leading to low birth weight, and since it's early enough possible death. Bed rest, a lot of bed rest is all I can really recommend, along with a salt free diet, lots of water, and like I said, a lot of rest."
Nodding Harold looked back at the doctor with a tired sigh, he was willing to do anything for Blair, and if that meant getting her out of Eleanore's grasp, so be it.
"When can I see her?"
Putting Blair's chart in the rack next to her door, the doctor gave Harold a soft smile. He'd known the family for as long as he'd been practicing medicine, he wouldn't dare deny a father of his daughter, especially with knowing how close they were.
"Harold, you know you don't even need to ask. Just take it easy on her, the medicine she's on makes her a little drowsy, so she might not be all there."
Hearing the doctors ok, Harold nodded and walked over to Serena who'd heard the whole conversation as well
"Serena, I'm going to have to ask you to do me a favor. Could you please go to the apartment, and pack up some of Blair's clothes, and anything you know she probably can't live without"
Serena heard the desperation in Harold's voice and she knew she couldn't say no, she didn't have the slightest idea of what he was planning on, but she knew it had to do with getting her out of that hell that caused her to be in the hospital for a 2nd time in the first place. She didn't have the heart to say no to him, nor did she want to.
"Of course Mr. Waldorf...where do you want me to leave her stuff?...at the hotel your staying at?"
All Harold did was simply nod, he didn't mean to be rude to the person who'd taken care of his daughter for him but his main concern was Blair and making sure she was well taken care of.
Walking quietly into her room, he shut the door behind him. She looked like she did when she was little and he'd tuck her in. There was no way in hell his little girl was going through all this, it seemed like just yesterday that she was falling asleep in his lap as they watched old movies together on Saturday nights.
Sitting down quietly next to her bed, he took her tiny hand in his own planting a soft kiss on it, his little girl, his bear, this couldn't all be happening to her.
The medicine the nurses had given her had done the exact opposite for Blair, instead of knocking her out they kept her wide awake, she'd heard everything the doctor had said. But after all that had happened with Chuck, she wasn't sure if she cared anymore. The baby would be better off either way, there was no way she'd raise a child with him and there was no way she'd do it on her own, she couldn't help but believe that maybe things would be better for it if nature took it's course and took it from her.
Slowly opening her eyes she was shocked to see the compassionate face of her father, he was the last person she'd expect to be at her bedside, especially at a time like this. He was suppose to be in France with Roman, not in a New York City hospital with her.
"Daddy..."
She croaked out as tears filled her eyes, she'd never been happier to see him. He took care of her better then Chuck had, and now like a knight in shining armor he was there for her, like he'd always been. Even with living in France, he still made time for his little girl.
"Shh, Bear. Save your energy. It's going to be alright, everything is going to be alright."
Blair felt the tears start to slide down her cheeks, for the first time in months, she actually believed it. Her father was there, in her hospital room, willing to take care of her, something Eleanore never had any intention of. It was more then a weight off her back, it was an entire continent.
"You do realize if Eleanore catches us, I'll be in more trouble then you, don't you?"
Lily stated as she carefully wrapped some of Blair's jewelry up, she didn't understand as to why Serena had come to her begging her to help her but something inside of her told her Serena wasn't making all of this up. She'd seen how harshly Eleanore had treated Blair over the past couple of months, she knew it was for a good reason.
"That's exactly why I brought you"
Serena answered back with a laugh, as she grabbed Breakfast at Tiffany's off of Blair's nightstand and put it in her purse, knowing very well Blair would kill her if she forgot it.
"I knew if Eleanore caught us, you'd be able to talk her down better then I could."
It was the sudden cold, shrewd voice that proved Serena wrong, that not even Lily would be able to talk down the bitch that was Eleanore Waldorf. Someone neither Lily or Serena wanted to deal with.
"Well Serena you'd be wrong on that one, now before I call security may I ask why you are packing up my daughter's things?"
Eleanore questioned crudely, she knew Blair was in the hospital, but after only having just gotten out she didn't see the point as to why she should go down there taking time out of her busy schedule just to hear them same story she'd been getting for days.
"Blair's in the hospital again, we were simply packing up a bag for her Eleanore"
Lily responded cooley, she knew how to handle Eleanore, she always had. Though when it came to Blair, her mothering instinct kicked in, especially when she saw the way she treated her. Her and Serena had, had their problems there was no denying that, like all mothers do, however she never would have thought to treat Serena like she was nothing, she was her daughter. Blair was difficult to handle sometimes that was a given, but she was her daughter none the less, she couldn't understand as to why she treated her like dirt.
"Yes, so I heard...though I don't believe you. Tell me Lily, why in the hell are 5 suitcases packed, and important mementos boxed away as well. I doubt she needs those in the hospital."
Eleanore knew the act all to well, and she'd be damned if she allowed Blair out of her grasp, until she was 18 she belonged to her, she wouldn't dare allow her to fall under the radar.
"Eleanore, in all due respect, I think it would be best if Blair got out of here for a little. For the sake of the baby, and for her own health. It's nothing against you, but she needs some space."
Lily wasn't about to out that Harold was back in town, knowing that it would only add fuel to the fire. That was the last thing both her and Blair needed, knowing that Eleanore would do something stupid and foolish if she knew.
"That's bullshit and you know it Lily, now please do tell me. Where in the hell is my whore of a daughter going once she gets released from the hospital? Back to the Playboy that knocked her up I'm guessing?"
Handing the bags to Dorota who'd gotten the hint when she'd heard Eleanore, Serena quickly returned to her mother's side, nearly ready to knock the bitch out for what she said about her best friend, it wasn't right for a mother to say that about her own daughter, it just wasn't.
"Eleanore your daughter is many things, but whore? That is the furthest thing from it, Blair is a decent well brought up young women, yes she may have her faults but don't they all at this age? She got pregnant, but she's taking responsibility for it!"
Lily spat, glaring at the women in front of her. She couldn't believe Eleanore.
"She is nothing more then a little whore, I pray that she does lose this baby! Once she does, which trust me the dimwit will do, this whole fiasco will be over and I will be able to sleep soundly once again, the sooner the better!"
Glaring at the women in front of her, Lily had no control over herself and before she knew it she was slapping Eleanore hard across the face. Something she never expected to do, never. But the bitch deserved it, no mother had the right to talk about their daughter the way she did, no matter how horrible she was.
"Serena, bring the rest of the bags, and tell the driver to drop them by our apartment. Blair's staying with us for the duration of this pregnancy!"
Lily had always seen Blair as a daughter, she'd taken care of Serena when she hadn't been around all those years, now it was her turn to repay the favor. If Blair stayed in the apartment any longer she would certainly die, or lose the baby. Being away from her, she knew they could get her well again and back to the Blair they all knew.
"Bass, you're free to go. This one isn't pregnant"
The stubby officer said with a laugh as he unlocked Chuck's cell, allowing him to leave. Ever since Blair had collapsed in front of him he'd been in a sense of panic unsure of how she was or if the baby was alright. He'd begged to make another phone call but even being Chuck Bass didn't mean he was allowed more then one phone call.
Getting his things from the front desk, he walked outside as the cold air of autumn hit him. Slipping on his suit jacket, he looked around surprised to see none other then Nate. It was a relief to know Blair was being taken care of somewhere, and that Serena was with her allowing for him not to get hurt.
"Nathanial!"
Chuck called as he started to walk towards him, completely taken off guard when he was suddenly pushed against the wall, being held by the collar by none other then Nate, the look of hatred in his eyes, enough to make anyone back off.
"Bastard!"
Nate yelled as he slammed Chuck once again into the wall, after Serena had called him tears telling him what Chuck had done, he was more then ready to tear him from limb to limb. Him and Blair might not have been on the best terms anymore, but he'd put her in the hospital and dangered the life of a baby who's life was already in danger, he wouldn't stand for it.
"You son of a bitch! What's she not good enough for you? Is she so horrible that you have to go find some random whore to sleep with?! Huh! Is she?!"
Chuck moaned in pain as he was slammed into the brick wall once again, him and Nate hadn't been on good terms to begin with, it was safe to say they were far worse now.
"Nate, you don't understand"
Slamming him into the brick one more time, Nate should his head quickly, still fuming. He never thought Chuck would stoop so low as to go for a prostitute, never.
"No, I understand perfectly. Now you understand this, you stay the fuck away from Blair and the baby! They don't need you or your bull shit, she's been in the hospital enough times in the past week, she could lose the baby you idiot! Do you know what that'll do to her?! Do you!?"
Chuck couldn't believe the words that were coming out of Nate's mouth, lose the baby? Blair was close to losing the baby? There was no way, he knew Blair was sick, but no, she couldn't be as bad as they said, she looked perfectly fine before they had started to fight, he never would have guessed that the worst could possibly happen.
"You stay the fuck away from her!"
Nate yelled once again as he let go of Chuck and stepped back, glaring at him.
"You know you might be Chuck Bass, the infamous playboy of the Upper East Side, but one things for sure, I don't know about the 'play' part of it all, but you definitely are nothing more then a boy. Certainly not the man, everything thinks you are."
Slumping back against the brick, Chuck watched as Nate stalked off. He was right, something he never thought he'd admit to, but Nate was right. They all seemed to be as the days went on, now he knew why Blair was considering the adoption, he couldn't be a father, he couldn't. His father was right, he was nothing more then a child himself, nothing more then a boy.
"Bear, I asked Serena to go to your mother's and pack some of your stuff up."
Looking up from her Jello, Blair sighed. She'd been dreading going back to the apartment alone, especially with Eleanore back in town, with her and Chuck broken up she knew she wouldn't be able to go back to his sweet and she didn't want to impose on Serena and Lily, especially with Bart lurking around, now came the inevitable.
"I want you to come home with me Blair, Roman and Cat will love to have you back."
Suggesting Blair come to back to France was extreme, but Blair felt compelled that maybe by doing so, it'd be for the best. She could give up the baby and no one would ever have to know, they all knew she was pregnant but by being in France they'd all think she just miscarried. No one would ever have to know that she gave up the little life that was growing inside of her.
"What about school?...I'm a senior dad"
She questioned putting the small plastic cup back down on the tray, the first real thing she'd eaten in days, she could already feel the baby thanking her for it.
"Well your fluent with your French, and there's always home schooling. Me and Roman would love to have you, and I'm not to keen on you staying with your mother. Serena told me about everything, including that faded bruise on your cheek."
Resting a hand on her stomach, Blair rubbed it softly, not wanting to make eye contact with her father, the thought of being around him all the time was great, it'd be just like it use to be, but the thought of being away from everyone and missing out on her senior year, she didn't know if she could part with all of that.
"Knock, knock"
The sudden voice of Serena breaking the few second silence that had occurred between the two, walking in Lily following she smiled and walked over to her best friend, leaning in to hug her, but at the same time careful of the baby.
"Lily, what are you doing here? You look fabulous as always"
Harold exclaimed with a smile as he stood up walking over to the older women, embracing her in both a hug, and kiss on the cheek. She'd been one of the few people that hadn't judged him when he'd come out with Roman.
"Not as fabulous as you look Harold, the French sun does wonders for your skin as always."
It was like two old friends who hadn't seen each other in years. The only part holding true was that they were two old friends, Lily had made it a point to stop off in France when she was in Europe to visit him, and had confided in him closely when Eric had been outed by Georgina earlier in the year.
"And how are you feeling Blair?"
Lily asked turning to Blair with a smile, as Serena joined her best friend in the tiny hospital bed.
"Like I got hit by a truck truthfully"
Blair answered, resting her head on Serena's shoulder. She was thankful of two things, that her and Serena had made up before all of this had happened and two that her dad was there, for the past 3hours they'd talked about everything that happened, him being there really had lifted a weight off her back.
"Well, me and Serena we stopped by the apartment, and we packed up some of your things."
Lily started cautiously as she sat down on one of the chairs near her bed, she wasn't sure if Harold had told or not that he'd asked Serena to do so, and didn't want to ambush her with too much so soon, with everything that was going on.
"Your mother wasn't exactly thrilled, and"
Serena perked up as she heard Lily start to tell her what had happened between them, it took balls to slap Eleanore Waldorf, and for Lily to do so meant she really did care about Blair, it wasn't all just an act to show Eleanore who the better mother truly was.
"And she totally slapped her!"
Serena then cut in with a laugh as she looked down at her best friend.
"You did what? Lily, no no no please tell me you didn't slap her, please."
Smiling Lily leaned in and put a hand over Blair's, giving a small nod. She saw Blair like a daughter plain and simple, she wasn't going to let her get beaten up by the women who was suppose to protect her, especially after what she said about the baby, she knew staying in the apartment was no good.
"Blair, I've seen you like a daughter all these years. It was about time that I did something I should have done a long time ago. That women might be your mother, but that doesn't give her the right to call you profanity's and treat you like trash."
Feeling the tears well up in her eyes, Blair gave Lily a watery smile, never did she suspect Lily to do something like that for her, and in that moment she never felt more grateful.
"Thank you Lily, thank you so much"
Blair responded, picking her head up off of Serena's shoulders. After what Lily had done for her could she go to France now? Or would it only anger her mother more.
"I don't know if you and your father have something planned or not, but I was hoping you would move in with us. It's not safe for you to go back to your mothers, and after what Serena has told me about Charles, I assure you he won't be anywhere near you. After the baby's born you can leave and do whatever you please, but for now I'd be able to sleep better at night knowing you were in the next room over."
Looking over at her father, Blair sighed quietly to herself. She could either stay with her best friend in a city where everyone knew her, or go and live with her father and be as far away from her mother as she possibly could be. This wasn't a descion she wanted to make, looking at Harold she knew all he wanted was for her to be happy. Giving a simple nod, he gave her the ok to stay in New York, he knew that with Lily she'd be safe from Eleanore, he wouldn't have to worry very much knowing she was with Lily and Serena.
"I just have one condition"
Harold cut in as he walked back over to the bed, placing a hand on Blair's leg as he sat down on the side of the bed, here his little girl was, about to be a mommy and leaving home. As much as he would have loved for her to join him in France, she was in good hands.
"I get updates on my Bear, and grandchild, It's safe to say I'll be making plenty more trips now home, next time I'll even bring Roman, possibly Cat"
A big smile, a smile that hadn't existed in days came upon Blair's lips. He hadn't changed, he was still daddy, her mother might have hated him for leaving them and being gay but she didn't. It just made her love him more, he dared to face scandal and be different, something not many people on the Upper East Side did.
"Your welcome at Thanksgiving Harold, I expect you back here in a couple of weeks, with Roman, and your pumpkin pie!"
Lily responded with a smile, before getting up, giving him a hug, and grabbing her bag.
"I'll make sure to set the date"
Harold answered with a laugh as he too got up, following her to the door.
"Well you two be ok alone? I'm gonna walk Lily down to her limo, Serena you of course are welcome to stay, as long as it's alright with your mother."
Lily gave a simple nod, and the two walked out closing the door behind them, leaving a pleasant a silence between the two girls on the bed.
"It's a girl"
Blair whispered, the smile still on her face, purposely waiting for the two to leave so her best friend could first hear the news.
"What? Are you kidding me B?"
Laughing quietly Blair shook her head, still smiling. She wasn't sure if she could be a mother, she was still debating over the adoption, to give her little girl a better life, but for a few hours, in that small private hospital room, everything was ok again, no where near perfect, but ok again.
