Chapter 9

Ok people so this chapter is 2 days before the wedding and there is moving in and parties. I hope you enjoy.


"So…two more days till the big day huh?" Nate asked Dan while they were taking some boxes into the new apartment.

"Yea! Two more days. I can't believe it but I am so excited."

"Oh I bet you are, especially because tomorrow is the bachelor party" Nate replied winking at Dan

"No I'm excited because my wedding is two days away. You on the other hand are the one who is glad the bachelor party is tomorrow" Dan said laughing

"You know me all too well" Nate replied smirking

"Just remember your girlfriend just happens to be my best friend" Dan said seriously

"You know I'm just kidding man. I love Vanessa and I wouldn't do anything to jeopardize our relationship"

"You better not" Dan said as they brought another set of boxes into the apartment. "Serena what are you doing?"

"Unpacking some stuff. I can't expect you guys to be doing all the work" Serena replied

"Of course you can. You are pregnant. Now go and sit down and let us do what we are doing, just tell us what to put where that will give you something to do." Dan said taking the box Serena had in her hand.


Serena and Dan stood in the arrival section of JFK airport waiting on Brooke, Julian and baby Savannah to arrive. They will be staying with them until the day before the wedding when Dan and Julian will be staying at Brooke's New York apartment.

"There they are!" Serena squealed excitedly "Brooke! Over here" She called and ran, well more like waddled as quickly as she could to them.

"Omg S look at you. You look great" Brooke squealed and pulled her into a hug. Julian walked up slowly behind Brooke and waited as the two long-time friends greet each other. "Oh S I'll like you to meet my husband Julian and my daughter Savannah"

"Hi" Julian said shaking Serena's hand

"Hi" Serena replied, shaking his hand as well. "And hello Savannah" She said as she tried to shake the little girl's hand but she hid behind Julian's leg.

"She tends to be shy when she just wakes up" Brooke said taking her up. "Savannah this is your aunty Serena. She is getting married soon and you are going to be the flowergirl in her wedding remember?" Brooke asked the little girl. "So say hi sweetheart"

"Hi aunty Seena" The little girl said shyly as she lifted her head from off Brooke's shoulder.

"Hello Savannah" Serena said as Dan finally appeared behind her. "Brooke, Julian I'll like to introduce you to my fiancé Dan. Dan this is Brooke and Julian Baker and this little beauty right here is their daughter Savannah"

"Hello. It's very nice to meet you, I've heard so much about you" Dan said shaking their hand

"Same here" Brooke replied

"Ok how about we go get you luggage and head to the apartment" Dan said taking Brooke's carry on


"So Serena have you guys thought of names yet?" Brooke asked walking into living room where Serena was watching a movie.

"No but I know I want both of their names to start with the same letter."

"Well that's a start."

"Yeah. We were actually supposed to go through some names today" Serena said placing her hands on her stomach lovingly.

"Well what are the names you were thinking about?" Brooke asked her

"Well I wasn't really thinking about any names I was waiting until Dan came with came back with the baby name book"

"So you weren't thinking of any names whatsoever?" Brooke asked

"Well yea but none with the same letters. I thought of girls names because I was so sure that they were both girls"

"Ok so what are those names?"

"Leah & Hannah, Nariah & Aria and Jade and Jada"

"Wow I like those but only Jade and Jada start with the same letter"

"Yea. The thing is because they are from different sex I want their names to start with the same letter, but is they are same sex I just wanted it to have similar sound"

"Oh. That's cute then. But I have one for you."

"Yea? What is it?"

"Jade and Jayden." Brooke replied

"Those aren't bad actually. Thanks Brooke"

"So…enough about baby names. Are you excited about your bachelorette party tonight?" Brooke asked as she was beginning to get excited.

"Yea I actually am. But I've got to warn you I don't think there will be any alcohol" Serena said

"Why not?" Brooke asked

"Well seeing as the bride is pregnant and cannot consume alcohol" Serena said pointing at her stomach

"Yea I know that but what happen to the bridesmaids?"

"Well my maid of honour is breast feeding so she's out too and well she insisted that there be no alcohol. Something about it not being fair to me that everyone else will be drinking and I can't."

"Oh. I see her point" Brooke said

"Really I think she just didn't want anyone drinking around her when she can't because I don't have a problem with it" Serena says

"What time are we leaving to go to Blair's?" Brooke asked looking at her watch

"Ah…around 4:30. Why you ask?"

"I just wanted to know if I would have enough time to get Savannah ready after her nap" Brooke replied

"Oh ok. What time do you think she'll wake up?"

"Oh any minute now" Brooke replied and with that they heard the distressed cries of the 18 month old. "Just as I thought. I'm gonna go get her, there is a bottle in the fridge could you put it in the warmer for me please"

"Ok no problem" Serena replied pulling herself from the couch and walking into the kitchen to do as Brooke had asked of her.


"So Dan, Brooke tells me you are a writer." Julian said as he and Dan walked into Brooke's New York apartment where they were supposed to pick up some stuff.

"Yes I am but in September I will be teaching part time at St. Judes as a substitute literature teacher. I haven't told Serena yet though cause I just got the job." Dan replied following Julian into a room.

"Well congratulations" Julian said shaking Dan's hand

"Thank you Julian" Dan replied returning the hand shake. "Well is this everything?" Dan asked pointing to the bags Julian had placed at the door.

"Just about. I just have to grab one more bag from the bedroom and we can leave"


"Blair We are here" Serena shouted as she walked into the lavish penthouse apartment

"SHHHHHHHH. Abi-Gayle is sleeping and if you wake her we are never leaving here" Blair said coming down the stairs.

"Sorry. Blair I would like you to meet Brooke Davis-Baker and her daughter Savannah"

"It's very nice to meet you Brooke. Hello Savannah" Blair said shaking Brooke's hand

"It's very nice to meet you too Blair" Brooke replied returning the gesture.

"So Vanessa and Jenny aren't here yet" Serena asked taking a seat on the couch

"No Vanessa called to say she is on her way and Jenny will be a little behind her" Blair said Joining Serena on the couch. "You can have a seat beside me If you like Brooke" Blair told her seeing as she was still standing with the baby in her hand.

"Thank you Blair" Brooke replied. "Oh and thank you for allowing Savannah to stay here while we are at the spa, but are you sure it won't be a problem?"

"You are welcome and no it's absolutely no problem. Dorota's 6 year old daughter will be here to keep her company." Blair replied

"Well thank you again. I really appreciate it" Brooke said

"As I said before it's no problem" Blair answered.

"Is anyone here?" Vanessa asked entering the living room

They greeted Vanessa and Serena introduced her to Brooke and Savannah and by the time they had finished greeting each other in walked Jenny.

"Ok bye Savie be a very good girl for mommy and don't give Dorota any trouble ok?" Brooke said hugging Savannah good bye

"Otay mommy. Savie be good for Drota" Savannah said hugging her mom bye.

"Does she always refer to herself in the third person like that" Serena asked Brooke as they entered the elevator.

"No just when she is sad. I hate when she does it though" Brooke answered

"Why do you hate it?" Vanessa asked

"Because of the incredible asshole I knew. He always referred to himself in third person" Brooke Replied

"Chris Keller right?" Serena asked as the exited the elevator.

"Yea" Brooke replied

"Don't worry she'll probably grow out of it" Blair replied

"I hope so. I really do" Brooke said

When they got outside the limousine was already there waiting for them. When the driver saw them exited the building he hurriedly opened the door for them and then closed it after the very last person had gotten in.

"To Eliza's Day Spa Alfred" Blair said

"Ok Mrs Bass" Alfred replied and drove off.


"Hello and welcome to Eliza's Day Spa my name is Emily how may I be of service to you beautiful ladies this afternoon" The lady of the desk greeted them as they walked into the spa.

"Hi Emily my name is Blair Bass I called in about the bachelor party" Blair replied

Emily searched the computer to find Blair's information. "Oh right Miss Bass. I'll go get an attendant to show you ladies where to go". With that she left and came back with an attendant. "This is Sofia and she'll show you to the locker room now."

"Right this way ladies" Sofia said leading the way

"Wow the service here is really good" Brooke whispered to Serena

"Yea we came here for Blair's bachelor party too. They specialize in stuff like this. Actually they are one of the few spas that do this kind of stuff." Serena answered

"Wow that's great." Brooke replied.

"Ok ladies I'll leave you to change and then take you to get your massages followed by the steam room and finally with your manicures and pedicures." Sofia said leaving the locker room.

When they walked out of the locker room there were Sofia and a waitress standing there waiting on them. They handed them each a glass of champagne and Serena a glass of sparkling cider. They then led them into the suite for their massages.


"So Dan in a couple of days you will no longer be a free man. How do you feel?" Nate asked as they walked into the upper east side bar.

"I haven't been a free man for a very long time now" Dan replied

"That's the right answer man" Julian said patting Dan on the back.

"So Chuck how has fatherhood been treating you" Dan said changing the subject.

"Its life changing, man. She is beautiful she looks more and more like Blair every day she's even bossy like her already. But I gotta tell you man, she never sleeps when you want to and cries none stop sometimes" Chuck said beaming as he spoke about his little princess.

"I don't know how we will be able to handle two at the same time" Dan said looking a little worried.

"That's what nannies are for dude" Nate replied as their drinks arrived.

"Oh hell no" Dan scrunched up his face at the thought of someone raising his kids other than himself and Serena. "Plus Serena would freak if I even dared to suggest such a thing"

"But why would she react like that toward the thought she was raised by nannies?" Nate asked

"That is the reason. The fact that she was raised by nannies and the way she felt about the fact that her mother wasn't the one who raised her. She doesn't want our children to think we don't care about them enough to take care of them ourselves" Dan answered

"That's the same thing with Blair" Chuck said

"Brooke too" Julian joined in

"Well I understand that" Nate replied

"What about names have you guys given them names yet?" Julian asked

"Well we haven't discussed any but I bought a baby name book and gave it to Serena today. She said she was going to go through it and find ones she liked and then we would decide from the ones she likes" He replied

"But haven't you thought of any you like?" Julian asked

"Well not really. There are a few that I think are ok. But I'll just choose from the ones Serena picks" Dan answered

"Well what are they man?" Nate asked

"Ok there is Brianna and Emily for the girl and Carson and Jameson for the boy" Dan replied

"Those aren't bad dude" Nate said and Julian and even Chuck nodded in agreement. "Now all you have to do is suggest them to Serena and see if she likes any of them"

"Yea ok I will do that" Dan replied and took a swig of his drink.


The girls had just finished their mani/pedi's and were now in the locker room changing to leave.

"Where are we going next Blair?" Serena asked as she put on her slippers.

"Well Dorota should be ready for us by now." Blair answered

"Why? What will we be doing that would need time for Dorota to set up" Serena asked.

Vanessa, Brooke and Jenny snickered and tried to hide it but to no avail as Serena saw them anyway. "What's so funny Vanessa?" Serena asked but got no answer only more snickering. "Brooke?" Still, no answer. "Jenny…?" But again Serena got nothing but snickering.

"If we tell you it will ruin the surprise" Brooke finally answered

"Fine. But if I don't like it I'm leaving" Serena said and with that they all went outside to wait on the limo to pick them up and take them back to the penthouse.


Serena stepped out of the elevator dreading what she was going to see once she enters the apartment. But before she could step any further she felt a hand cover her eyes and then a scarf being tied over her eyes. "What the hell are you guys up to?" She asked

"Just relax and follow my voice" Blair said gently guiding her into the living room and over to a sofa.

"Now sit and we'll take the blind fold off" Brooke said and Serena complied.

They removed the blind fold and Serena gasped in shock when she saw the beautifully decorated room and filled with balloons and streamers. Just then a waitress walked in "Sparkling cider" She asked Serena who took one. By this time tears filled her eyes and were threatening to fall.

"Oh my gosh guys you did all this for me?" Serena asked

"Of course we did" Jenny replied

"It was all Brooke's idea" Blair said

"But how…She came today? When did you have time to plan all this?" Serena asked tearing up.

"Well we were in contact for the wedding stuff and I couldn't decide what to do after the spa day so Brooke suggested we do this and I liked the idea" Blair replied

"Oh this is so nice of you guys to go through all this trouble for me" Serena said still tearing up.

"It was no trouble. Really." Both Brooke and Blair replied.

"Any ways enough chit chatting let's eat" Serena said when she saw all the food. "I'm starving"

"We thought you would be" Vanessa said

After the meal it was time to bring out the presents. They all went to take out their gifts.

"This is something old and borrowed to where on your wedding day" Blair said handing Serena the neatly wrapped box. She opened it eagerly to find a pair of white gloves

"I saw how much you liked them and caught on to the hint you gave me so I asked mom and she happily agreed to allow you to borrow them for the day" Blair said getting up to hug Serena who had begun to tear up again

"Oh Blair thank you soo much" She said and hugged her She then showed the contents of the box to the others.

Next was Jenny "Something new". She opened the small box to find a pair of beautiful sterling silver necklace with a S pendant.

"How could you…" but before Serena could complete her sentence Jenny interrupted her "I had a little help from my brother. "Well it's beautiful J thank you" Serena replied and gave her a hug as well.

Then Vanessa handed her a small box "This is something blue from me and Nate". Inside the box Serena found a silver charm bracelet with two charms already on it one a blue baby and a pink baby.

"It's beautiful Vanessa thank you" Serena said hugging her.

"For my gift we will have to wait a minute" Brooke said. Just then Vanessa, Jenny and Blair got up and went into the downstairs guest room. A few minutes later Brooke started playing some music and Blair was the first to walk out.

"Our first model tonight is Mrs Blair Bass she is modelling an original Brooke Baker's designs a very casual halter top floor length summer dress perfect for wearing to the Caribbean." Brooke announced. "Next model is Miss Vanessa Abrams in another Brooke Baker's original an elegant Black dress perfect for a nice diner. Finally we have Miss Jennifer Humphrey modelling custom made lingerie by designer Brooke Baker. This lingerie was made specifically for a pregnant bride to be worn on her wedding night"

"Oh my gosh Brooke these are fantastic I can't believe you guys did this for me. Thank you all so very much." Serena said her tears were flowing like crazy now.

"You better believe we did" Blair said as Brooke hugged Serena. "You are most welcome by the way"

They spent the rest of the night talking until Serena said she was tired Brooke went and got Savannah and they left. When they got home Julian and Dan were already there waiting on them.

"I'm tired so I'm heading up to bed" Serena said and kissed Dan

"Ok sure I'll be up in a sec." Dan replied

"Night Brooke, Julian" Serena said

"Night Serena" Both Brooke and Julian replied


"So we were supposed to discuss baby names tonight do you still want to?" Dan asked as he entered their en-suit bathroom

"Ok sure why not? So what names were you thinking?" She asked

"Well I kinda like Brianna and Emily for girl and Carson and Jameson for boy" Dan replied

"Well those are nice but I wanted them to have the same initials seeing as they are different sexes. How about Jade and Jaden" Serena said

"I don't know. I want names with meaning" Dan replied

"Ok I agree so how about we look at them tomorrow then?" Serena said

"Yea sure I'm tired any way" Dan said climbing into bed next to Serena. "Goodnight sweetheart"

"Goodnight hun" Serena replied with a yawn.


So there you have it people the very long awaited chapter 9. I hope you liked it, I know it's longer than my normal chapter but I had a few things I wanted to happen in this chapter but I never expected it this long. Remember the only way for me to know how you felt about this chapter is for you to press that review button.

Next chapter is the wedding. I've already started to write that chapter. I'll update as soon as I can.