Family Portrait
Hello again. So regarding the message in the last chapter I think what may happen is I may stop making weekly updates but don't fret I won't abandon it in fact I got a mini piece set in this 'verse' on the horizon centered on Nate and Spinelli and the two week lapse between last chapter and this...anyway you know you love me...enjoy
Greetings Upper East Siders, time sure fly's when your having fun and fun has defiantly being had during these past two weeks. The prodigal son is defiantly falling into the swing of things in the city though with friends like N and Maximista were there any doubts? However not everyone can be so lucky. Seems Lonely Boy is lonely once more as he and S called it splitsville, this time however it was mutual and they plan to remain best friends (yea right). Also spotted, a mysterious brunette moving into V's old place. Does our old friend have a relative we don't know about or is she a total stranger? More importantly will she be stirring up trouble? I'll keep you up to date...as always you know you love me XOXO
Gossip Girl
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Damian and Nate's Apartment-
It was a Saturday morning that Maxie had approached the penthouse dressed in a knee length skirt and a dark tank top covered with a loose fitting cable knit sweater. As she knocked on the door she looked down at the miniscule bump beginning to form knowing that today would be the day she told him her secret.
The door opened moments later reveling Nate dressed in one of Spinelli's graphic t-shirts and a pair of sweatpants with St. Jude's crest printed on the left leg.
"Hey Max," he said running a hand in his unkempt hair, "here for your date with Spin."
"Good guess Archibald, now are you going to let a girl in or...."
He smiled his brilliant smile at her making her mind drift to the notion that if she had met the Socialite at some party before truly falling for her best friend head over heels if something would have sparked. She instantly shook that out of her mind as her boyfriend entered the room.
"Greetings Maximista long time no see."
"I know, Clarisse I swear is a bigger slave driver then Kate and..."
She was shut up by his lips crashing onto hers making her go weak in the knees as she basked in just how HOT a kisser he'd become.
Pulling back she grinned.
"Maybe I should burry myself in my work more often"
"Bite your tongue Maximista."
He leaned over now kissing her forehead as Nate rolled his eyes. Ever since Vanessa left him seeing couples in love made him feel empty inside.
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Humphrey Loft-
Dan entered the living room to see Jenny sketching in her book.
"Wow, what makes you an early riser on a Saturday?"
Looking up from the book she grinned as she fixed the messy bun her hair was in.
"I guess I'm trying to create something that maybe Maxie could show to her designer friends."
Dan simply shook his head thinking that his sister was so young and didn't need to pressure other brother's girlfriend for a job just yet.
"So," he said, "where is dad."
"Out."
"Out?"
Jenny nodded.
"And between you and me, I think he's spending time with Lily."
Dan just nodded, thinking that the rekindling of that flame was inevitable since even before Lily married Bart Bass and that the arrival of Damian only pushed it along faster.
"Well, if he shows up tell him I'm at the gallery."
Jenny nodded getting back to her drawing as he left.
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The Park-
The sun was shining and the cool early spring breeze blew through their hair as Maxie's eyes fell upon the picnic basket that the young man now held as they moved.
"So," Maxie asked in a sing song voice, "so what's in the basket."
He grinned clapping his hands with excitement.
"That my Maximista is a surprise."
As her lips curled into a pout he was defenseless.
"Fine, you win, the Jackal has planed a picnic brunch."
She smiled as they reached a grassy area and he opened up the basket putting down a blanket.
As they sat she couldn't take her eyes off the young man she had not too long ago simply thought of as a pathetic looser for not only following around Lulu Spencer like a lost dog for well over a year but for not seeing that her sister Georgie had loved him. In the moment she had to silently thank her sister for giving Spinelli to her as he was now her friend, lover and above all else the father of her child.
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Van der Woodsen's-
Serena couldn't help but peek her head into the room where her mom and Rufus were together.
"But can you picture your life if you didn't listen Lily, if you chose me and Damian over your family."
Over the noise coming from the radio or some 'Behind the Music' special Serena waited for her moms reply.
"No, I never dwelled on the WHAT IF until Bart told me he knew about my son. Selfishly I figured I was better with my inheritance, Damian was better with the Spinelli's and you were better off being none the wiser,"
"Yes, but now, getting to know Damian I wish I got to know him the first twenty years of his life, I mean he's an adult now I'm surprised he even wants me in his life at this point in time."
Lily nodded.
"From, what I've seen and what Maxie has told me our son has a big heart, besides if it was the three of us well let's just say our lives probably wouldn't be the way they are now."
As much as Rufus didn't want to admit it, everything Lily just said was true. Even though Allison wasn't his true love it was better to marry and divorce, and father two kids with her then to have lived in a trailer with a disowned Lily and young Damian. Running a hand through his hair Rufus was beginning to get Lily's argument.
Serena slipped out unnoticed wondering what the outcome of the adult's conversation was.
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Bedford Ave Gallery-
Standing outside the gallery she inhaled deeply knowing who had owned the establishment which made her tense at the thought of getting a chance glimpse of the Jackal. Risk was worth the award of forgiveness however as a thought crossed her mind.
"I'm not a stalker."
Pulling a braid behind her ear she clutched her bag with her free hand and repeated her mantra as she reached for the door.
"I'm not a stalker."
As the bells jingled she entered the gallery moving her arms around she smiled at this little piece of culture on this side of the bridge. Looking even more around the room she suddenly spotted a familiar tattered green bag in the corner.
"I'm not a stalker," she reminded herself a third time not knowing that this time it was out loud until...
"Who said you're a stalker," a friendly voice rang out as a young man popped into her site out of nowhere causing the ex-agent to blush.
"I-I'm sorry, I wasn't expecting..."
"Anyone here," Dan asked.
"Well yes, no, I mean, just, is that your bag."
Dan watched the young woman's fingers point to the bag in the corner.
"Now it is, but it was my brother's, I'm Dan by the way."
As he said this she realized he was the Jackal's half brother and smiled.
"I'm Winifred."
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Park-
"So," Maxie said popping a cube of cheese in her mouth, "Nate point you toward a gourmet grocer cause this is too good to come from the local shop and save."
"Whole Foods actually but only the best for my girlfriend."
"I love the way that sounds."
He curled his lips into a sly grin.
"Girlfriend, girlfriend, girlfriend, girl..."
Going into a giggle fit she tossed a grape at him.
"Hey."
Maxie smiled knowing she needed to tell him but how.
"So, Spinelli, how do you feel about your new extended family?"
"Overwhelmed at first, but now..."
"Now."
"Now, I feel like just a missing piece from the van der Woodsen / Humphrey puzzle. I mean Dan and I are like two peas in an utterly quirky pod, Eric is practically beating me at my own game, literally he's that good at playing the saga, Serena and you my dearest Maximista are living it up like old friends and even young Jennifer has warmed up to the Jackal.
"And Chuck."
"Well, the Wicked ex step brother is in a league of his own but at least he's not as unworthy as some."
"Logan."
Spinelli nodded.
"How do you feel about kids Spinelli?"
Thinking that seemed blunt she waited for his reply.
"Kids, I love kids."
"That's good to hear."
"Why is this Maximista, is Dr. Robin and wee Emma coming for a visit."
"No," Maxie said a tear falling from her eyes.
"Then why the inquiry about wee ones."
"I-I'm pregnant Spinelli."
He was in shock though he hid it well with a smile now knowing why her mimosa was untouched.
"Is it-is it the Jackal's progeny growing in your womb."
"Why does everyone ask that, do I still come off as a pathetic slut?"
"No, no, and never think of yourself in such a manner, it's just the last time we..."
"Had sex."
Had sex," he said nodding, "well it was over a month ago when you were trying to lore me away from the Priestess and oh my god I didn't use protection, it's all my fault."
"Its no ones fault."
"S-so what does Maximista plan to do, are you going to...you know."
Maxie knew what he was thinking and shook her head.
"No, I'm going to carry this child, but as to if I plan to keep it or give it up well...it's your call."
He nodded as he embraced her and in that moment he grew up a bit.
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Damian and Nate's:
A knock came at his door as he opened it to see a familiar blonde.
"Spinelli isn't here," he said, still dressed down from earlier.
Serena gave him a mischievous smile.
"I didn't come here to see Spinelli."
In the moment she looked into his eyes and he looked into hers as suddenly their lips crashed together as they made their way into the apartment and to the couch.
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Bedford Ave Gallery-
Dan and Winifred were hitting it off despite the awkwardness of there meeting and she had yet to tell him of her ties to Spinelli. When he had asked her about the reason she asked about the green messenger bag she simply said a friend of hers had one just like it which wasn't a lie. Ok so technically Spinelli wasn't her friend YET but she hoped that when she finally reconnected with him they could be.
They were gushing about some book that fell from Winnie's bag like they were old friends to the point where they were obvious to the door opening.
"Dad, I've got news," his voice rang taking Winnie out of her Dan induced trance. Meanwhile Maxie's eyes noticed a familiar pair of braids and cringed as she knew those split ends anywhere.
"What the Hell are you doing here WinnieFED?"
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TBC
One final note please comment and tell me what you like, what you hate, what you want to see happen, I have a few plot points in mind but unlike Guza I embrace the fans input.