A/N: I'm so glad you all enjoyed the last chapter. It is one of my favourites too so I am so happy that all of you enjoyed it so much too. =] And I wasn't sure whether to write this chapter or a post-finale fic but i've kept you waiting long enough.

Chuck and Blair spent rest of the day in bed alternating between talking and making love. Everyone else had decided to let Blair get some rest and not disturb her and didn't realise that she was with Chuck. At least until Bree came to check on her in the early evening. Luckily Chuck and Blair had both decided that they would get dressed and have some dinner so Blair was sitting at her dresser doing her make up when Bree walked in.

Bree walked over to Blair and wrapped her arms around her shoulders. Blair gripped her daughters hand softly and smiled to her in the mirror.

"I'm sorry I was so crazy." Blair apologised. Bree found it weird that her mom had just snapped out of it without even having the chance to grieve properly. Blair however felt better after her day with Chuck. They had both talked about the father's and him really telling her what he felt and how he now knew he should have dealt with it, helped her to sort her own feelings out. She also felt that she had grieved in her own way and although it would take some getting used to, life does go on and her father would want her to carry on with her life.

"It's okay." Bree whispered and kissed her mom on the cheek. "Are you coming to dinner?"

"Um..." Blair thought about it. She and Chuck had planned to dine seperately but she decided that she did want to spend time with her children, and it would be good for Roman to see her there. "Yeah. I'll be down in a few minutes."

"Why aren't you coming now? You're ready and it's not like we're going out."

Before Blair got a chance to even think of an excuse, let alone say it out loud, Chuck came out of the en-suite bathroom. Wrapped in towel.

"Oh." Bree stated, quickly looking away from Chuck. "Well... this is awkward. I'll see you at dinner." Bree quickly rushed out of the room, slamming the door in her hurry.

Blair sighed and Chuck scratched the back of his head nervously and so missed the brush flying towards him which ended up hitting him in the stomach.

"What was that for?"

"Are you deaf, Bass? You couldn't hear us talking?"

"My hearing's going in my old age." He joked as he walked towards her.

"Well, get dressed old man." She teased as she wrapped her arms around his bare waist and kissed his chest. "We have to go to dinner."

"Can't we eat in bed?" He pulled her closer and rested his lips against her forehead.

"No, we can't. So hurry up."

Chuck huffed but got dressed quickly and stood behind Blair where she had returned to sit at her dresser. He squeezed her shoulder. "You okay? He asked softly.

She nodded gently. She wasn't great but she was happy that he was here and he was helping her and he was being open with her. They both headed towards the dining room where Serena, Bree, Will and Roman were already sitting. Eleanor and Cyrus had returned to their penthouse in Paris the night before as there wasn't enough room for them to stay. Before entering the room Chuck took hold of Blair's hands and she smiled at him. It would be easier than trying to find a time to announce that they were together during dinner. They had decided that it was best to get it over and done with as soon as possible. The band aid approach.

"Chuck and Blair holding hands." She whispered and he squeezed her hand as a reassurance. He didn't plan on going anywhere.

At first none of the people at the table noticed their joined hands. Admittedly, Bree already knew but when Serena spotted them she gasped and jumped up. She ran round and wrapped them both in a hug.

"Oh my god!" She squealed slightly and Chuck subtly pushed her away.

"Try not to suffocate us."

Serena moved back to her seat and Chuck and Blair took their places opposite her.

"I am happy for you Blair. Harold would have been too." Roman said in his french accent and there was a moment of silence after Harold was mentioned. Blair smiled kindly at Roman and stroked his arm softly. Soon after they moved on with the meal and tried to create some semblance of normality.

Will didn't immediately show what he felt, he never did. Blair watched him carefully throughout the meal but he gave her no inclination to whether he was happy with the news or not. After the meal everyone headed into the lounge where Serena decided to put on a film but Blair grabbed Will by the hand and sat him down in the kitchen away from everyone else.

"Tell me what you think." She said as she placed down a carton of strawberry ice cream. She didn't particularly like it but it was Will's favorite. She handed him a spoon and sat down next to him at the counter.

"Honestly?" He asked. Blair nodded assuredly but inside she was nervous, afraid of what he would say. She felt very hypocritical that she and Chuck had said that they would stay together whether his children approved or not but she was ready to push him away if her son wasn't okay with the situation. "I want you to be happy and if Chuck makes you happy then that's fine with me." He said as he put the spoon in his mouth. "But I worry about you mom."

"You're too young to worry about me." She smiled.

"No I'm not."

"But I don't want or need to worry about me. I'm the parent, I should be worrying about you."

"Yeah, but I can worry about you. I don't want you to get hurt, like you did with Dad."

"Chuck is not your father." Blair defended.

"I know that, but I've heard some of the stories about you're relationship and it doesn't seem like the most secure or painless."

"That was a long time ago and we're more mature now." Even when Blair said it she knew that Will wouldn't believe her. For a thirteen year old he was incredibly insightful and a lot of the time he reminded her of Eric.

"Okay, can I be honest with you?" Will nodded and took another spoon of ice cream. "No relationship is secure or painless. The risk is always there when other people are involved and the reason that it can cause you pain is because it means something to you. I love Chuck, I really do and that scares me so much, but I do know that I cannot go another 17 years without him. Maybe we won't make it but at least I'd know. I hope we make it."

"I hope you do too."

"I didn't say all that to scare you away from relationships. I'm trying to show you that you can't run away from life or intimacy. Chuck did it, I did it, Serena did it and it leaves you lonely and looking for something to get you through because as much as people can hurt you or let you down, having that person that you can depend on and who knows you better than anyone can really get you through. Like Chuck has done for me for the last few months."

"And you did for him when Bart Bass died."

"You need to stop reading Gossip Girl archives." She chided.

"Okay. Can we go watch the film now?"

Blair pulled him and they headed into the darkened living room where the film had already started. Blair slipped in next to Chuck who wrapped his arm around her and Will sat down next to her and leant into her side. Blair smiled softly. It made losing her father easier. She still had her family and Chuck. Her father had been her rock for so long but knowing that she wasn't alone helped her to grieve the loss of her father rather than what she had lost in him. Chuck was showing her that she was loved, even if it took him almost two decades to say it. She felt like finally her life was moving again and she wasn't stagnated in the same repetitious routine.

She turned into Chuck's chest and just inhaled his scent. She had missed it, she had missed him more than she had ever cared to admit, even to herself. She knew if she ever faced how much she truly missed him she would either self destruct or get on the first plane back to New York. She finally had him and this time there was nothing that was going to tear them apart. Nothing.

XOXO

It was nearing Christmas Eve when Blair and Chuck boarded the Bass jet heading back to New York. Roman was spending his christmas with family and had encouraged them to go home. Blair was slightly disappointed that she wouldn't be getting to spend Christmas with Chuck, but he promised that New Years was theirs. Bree and Will had separated off into corners of the jet while Blair and Chuck sat next to each other watching Christmas movies. They were currently on It's A Wonderful Life.

"I do love christmas films." Blair sighed.

"You love Christmas."

"True, but there's just something comforting about watching a christmas movie. They always end happy."

"You certainly have a weakness for a happy ending." He smiled as he pulled her closer. Blair didn't say anything but Chuck felt her nod. "Is it just you guys for Christmas day?"

"Yeah. We're going to a restaurant with my Mom and Cyrus on Christmas Eve but Christmas day is ours."

"Ah, a restaurant. Smart." He teased knowing that whoever suggested it knew that Eleanor and Blair would keep the peace if they were in public. Bair however didn't appreciate the joke and hit him in his chest.

The rest of the flight passed peacefully and they got into New York by 2AM on Christmas Eve. Chuck's limo was waiting at the helipad to pick them up and so he dropped Blair, Bree and Will off at their building. He escorted them in and Blair invited him but he declined. He would need to pick his own children up in the morning as he had already missed most of the holiday he needed to make sure he got them as soon as he returned to the city. He also needed to be prepared to tell them about the developments in his and Blair's relationship. He kissed Blair goodbye and wished her a good Christmas. They planned on exchanging gifts on New Years. This was both easier and necessary seeing how neither had the chance to actually buy the other a Christmas present.

Chuck only got 5 hours sleep before he got up and headed over to Vanessa's to pick up Eve and Luke. When he got there he was greeted coldly by Eve but Luke almost seemed back to his old self. He had joked and hugged him when he came in. Vanessa of course gave him another dirty look.

"Nice of you to finally show up." She spat.

Chuck didn't reply and fought not to roll his eyes.

"You guys ready?"

"I've been packed all week." Eve said quietly and Chuck could tell that she was angry.

"I'm sorry." Chuck apologised and all hopes that Eve would accept his relationship with blair were destroyed.

When they got to Chuck's suite, he took them into the kitchen and informed them that they were cooking Christmas dinner themselves. They had looked at him like he was crazy and informed him that they were not Humphrey's.

"Have you ever even cooked before?" Eve asked as she lifted a pot.

"I've got a recipe book. How hard can it be?" Chuck informed her. "Look it will keep us all occupied and we can do it together and even if it goes completely wrong, it should be fun right.

Eve and Luke both raised their eyebrows but laughed. "Let's do this." Luke said.

They spent the day cooking and trying to figure out as much as possible so it would be done easily tomorrow. By five, however they had all had enough and decided to sit down and watch a film. Chuck had enjoyed this day with his children so much and for a moment didn't want to tell them about him and Blair but he knew that they would be angry if they thought he had been keeping it from them

"I need to tell you something." He spoke up. "I promised that I would let you know if there were any developments in my relationship with Blair." Chuck paused looking at his children. Luke smiled and nodded knowingly. Chuck was taken aback but grateful for that small mercy. Eve, however was already glaring. Chuck decided to bite the bullet and get it over with. "We're dating now."

"Well that was quick." Eve spat as she stood up.

"Where are you going?"

"Away from you." She shouted at her father.

"Eve, please. Just stay and have Christmas with me."

"I don't want to. I don't to be anywhere near you. I hate you!" she screamed as she stormed out of the apartment.

Eve decided that she would go back to her mother's for Christmas. She didn't want to be anywhere near her father. He had ruined everything. Sure, her mom was seeing someone but that was just some random guy she met. It wasn't her first love or any of that crap. Why did Blair Waldorf have to turn up and destroy her family. They were fine before she turned. Despite what her Dad and other people told her, she knew that her parents would still be together if Blair hadn't come back.

Eve missed her family dinners, she missed her Dad kissing her goodnight every night and being there when she woke up. She missed feeling safe and loved and that everything was in it's rightful place. It wasn't fair. This wasn't supposed to happen to her parents. Her family.

"Eve are you okay?"

XOXO

As soon as Bree woke up she called Sean. She had missed him while she had been away and wanted to see him. They decided to meet up that afternoon before she went to dinner with her Grandma. When she saw him he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into a kiss.

"How are you?" He asked as they held hands through Central Park.

"I'm alright. The funeral was sad but it's not like it was a shock y'know?"

"Yeah."

"Oh and Chuck turned up and he's dating my mom now." She smiled.

"That's great. Do you know what happened?"

"No. I still don't know what the fight was about. All I know is that he helped her through the funeral and when I went to call her to dinner the next day he was in her bedroom in a towel."

"I bet that's a visual you didn't need."

"Tell me about it. It was possibly the most awkward moment of my life." She whined and turned into him as he laughed.

"At least you didn't overhear anything." He teased.

"Urgh, now you made it worse." She chastised.

"How about to get your mind off of your mom and her new boyfriend doing the nasty I give you your Christmas present." He smiled.

"You're lucky you ended that sentence with present or I would have punched you." She said this as he brought out a Tiffany's box. "Sean..." She said in wonder as she opened the box. Inside was a bracelet, silver with tiny pink pearls dangling from the oval links. "It's beautiful. You shouldn't have."

"I wanted to." He told her as he took it out of the box and secured it around her wrist.

"I don't have your present yet." She told him shyly.

"That's okay. You don't need to get me anything."

Bree didn't say anything but she had already started trying to figure out what would be the best present she could get him.

XOXO

"Sean!" Eve exclaimed in shock.

"Are you okay?" He repeated.

"Yeah, I just had to get away from my Dad."

"Never that from you before." He said, reminding her of the Daddies girl she used to be.

"He started dating Blair."

"Yeah, I heard."

"Of course you did."

"Why do you have such a problem with it Evie?" He asked her.

"I lost my family, Sean." She said and he understood. He knew it wasn't rational but she didn't have to be.

"C'mere." He said and he took her into a hug. Eve spotted one of her minions taking a picture and smirked.

XOXO

Chuck and Luke sat in the kitchen the next day. Chuck was watching the door while Luke traced patterns on the counter top. They had exchanged presents but the pile that was still unopened just reminded them that Eve wasn't there. Vanessa had called Chuck to tell him that Eve was with her and to get in a few digs about what had happened.

"She's not going to come Dad." Luke told him and Chuck sighed dejectedly. "Why don't we go to Blair's?" He suggested.

"Are you serious?" Chuck asked with raised eyebrows.

"I already called and said we might be stopping by." Luke told him.

"Why would you do that?"

"Well, you forgot to get a Turkey, or any other kind of meat. And we have to eat." Luke covered up his attempts with mocking and they headed out the door. Unfortunately for them, Eve who was walking up the road at the same time saw them leaving and had no doubt over where they were going. She texted her minions and told them to release the picture.

Chuck and Luke walked into the Waldorf Penthouse and were greeted by what appeared to be Santa's workshop itself. He had no idea how Blair had managed that in under a day. Blair having heard the elevator came out to greet them.

"Merry Christmas." She smiled.

"Merry Christmas, Ms Waldorf." Luke said. He was sure that she knew everything that had happened with him and Bree so he didn't know how she would treat him.

"I told you before, Luke, it's Blair."

"Okay, Blair." He said. "Can I talk to Bree."

"She's in the media room." She told him. He walked away leaving Chuck and Blair alone. Blair gave Chuck a questioning look and he wrapped his arms around her waist and she reciprocated by linking hers around his neck.

"I'm as confused as you are but he seems to be okay with it."

"I didn't know what to make of it when he called, what happened?"

"I forgot to get a Turkey." Blair chuckled slightly but urged him on. "Eve stormed out when I told her. She hates me."

"She doesn't hate you." Blair told him.

"She told me she did. She's never said it before."

"She didn't mean it and she'll come around. It might just take her a little bit of time."

"I don't know Blair. What if she never forgives me?" He looked down. Blair unwrapped one arm and took hold of his chin and tipped his head up.

"She'll forgive you, Chuck. She'll see that your happy and eventually that will be enough for her. I promise." She told him. He still looked uncertain so Blair decided to distract him.

"Mr Bass you have been standing under some mistletoe with me for quite a while and have yet to kiss me. Do I need to find a more attentive suitor?"

"Of course not." He smirked and claimed her lips softly.

XOXO

Bree and Will sat in the media room playing Mario Bros on the Wii. They were surrounded by wrapping paper that hadn't been picked up yet and were already arguing with each other.

"No, I told you to press A so you didn't die but no you decide to push me off the edge!" Bree shouted at her brother.

"You would have died anyway, I was just hurrying the process along a bit."

"You're such a brat!"

"Takes one to know one."

Bree was about to reply when she saw Luke standing in the doorway. She sent him a cold look and turned back to the game but Will paused the game and handing Luke his controller on the way out. Luke sat down next Bree and unpaused the game who immediately killed him.

"I deserved that." He said.

"And much more." She stated.

"I'm sorry." He said as the game resumed.

"Well, I don't care."

"Bree, please. I know I can't take back everything I did for the past few months but believe me when I say that I regret it all and didn't mean a thing I said."

"I already gave you a chance to apologise, you didn't take it."

"Bree, our parents are dating now. I would really like for us to get along." He paused the game and looked at her with puppy dog eyes.

"Fine, but your on probation and until further notice you have to do everything I tell you to."

"I can deal with that." He smiled, just then Will walked back in looking disturbed.

"What's wrong with you?" Bree asked as Will picked up the third controller.

"Ugh, Mom and Chuck were making out in the living room." He shuddered and Bree and Luke also looked appropriately disgusted.

Half an hour later as they all sat down together for dinner Bree's phone buzzed. She looked at it conspicuously under the table.

Merry Christmas B.
It seems that E and S have reconciled their differences if this picture is anything to go by. I saw mommy kissing santa clause? Maybe not but B's definitely seen her boyfriend hugging the queen bitch.

A/N: Not too sure about the ending myself but hope you enjoyed it. =]