A/N: I am so sorry for not updating for the past week! I had writer's block and homework and other stuff that I just didn't have anytime. I promise to update a whole lot more now. I hope you all enjoy this chapter. I promise lots of more drama will ensue!

Nate looked through the window of the cab Carter had gotten for them. He didn't even remember why he was with Carter right now. He looked over at him. Carter was beaming. Nate raised an eyebrow.

"The Palace? What are we doing here?"

Carter just kept on smiling.

"Come on, you don't have a problem with the Palace do you?"

"Actually I do. This place is home to one asshole."

"I thought you and Chuck were still great friends."

"Well we're not."

Nate sent him a glare implying if he spoke about Chuck again then he would kill him. Drunk or not, nobody messed with Nate Archibald when he was pissed. Carter stepped out of the cab and paid the fare. Nate got out as well, even though his drunken mind didn't want to. He followed Carter in the all too familiar building. Carter immediately went over to the bar. Nate staggered behind him, while trying to keep his balance. Carter sat down at a table. Nate sat with him. Nate raised an eyebrow.

"Do you really need another drink?"

Nate looked down at his gold Rolex.

"At one thirty in the morning!"

Carter smirked.

"No, dear Nate. I actually came to get some information."

Nate's eyebrows went up.

"Information? What, are you building a space shuttle or something?"

Carter chuckled.

"No, it's been a while since I've been out and about in this lovely city of ours. I need to know where my old friends are. I need to know what's going on. Who's sleeping with who."

Nate laughed.

"Man you sound like Gossip Girl!"

"Gossip Girl? She's still around?"

"Yeah. Pretty lame, isn't it?"

"I'll say."

"I know you'll say."

Carter rolled his eyes.

"So, what is going on anyway?"

"With who?"

"Everyone!"

"Oh…. Alright, um Dan and Serena are getting married."

Carter's eyes went wide.

"Really?"

"Yeah, this weekend."

Carter smirked.

"Really."

Nate nodded his head.

"And, some other shit went down too."

Carter looked around. Suddenly, his eyes caught a familiar redhead's in the lobby. Their eyes locked for a moment. She quickly walked out of the hotel. Carter still looked for the girl from where he was sitting. That couldn't have been her, could it? he thought. He turned back to Nate, who had fallen asleep.

"Nate!"

Nate's eyes opened. He looked around the bar.

"Where the fuck am I?"

Carter rolled his eyes.

"Come on let's get out of here."

"Where we going?"

"Uh, just the park. It's been a while."

"More like six years."

Carter let out a small laugh before getting up from the seat. He helped Nate up as well, since it was pretty obvious if he didn't Nate would collapse on the floor. He led him out of the hotel and they walked outside. Carter hailed them a cab and they stepped in. He turned to the cab driver.

"Central Park."

The vehicle started to go and in fifteen minutes Carter and Nate were standing outside the park gates. They walked in and Carter immediately started for the zoo. It's been forever, he thought. Nate just trailed behind him. They looked at all the animals. Nate's eyes wouldn't tear away from the monkeys. He stood in front of their cages and imitated them. One hand on his head and he other scratching his armpit, Nate stared to make monkey sounds.

"Oooh, ahhh, Oooh, ahhh."

Carter looked at him like he was a freak, but wasn't surprised. This was a drunk Nate of course. Carter grabbed his arm and pulled him away before a crowd gathered to see the drunken buffoon. He took him to the nearest bench and sat him down. Nate glared at him.

"Don't take me away from my friends!"

Carter ignored him and proceeded to take Nate out of the zoo. Once they were outside the park, Carter put Nate's arm around his shoulder, so he wouldn't fall. They walked toward the corner of forty-seventh and fifth. Nate looked around. There wasn't that much there. Just a few buildings and a private school. Nate looked at Carter.

"What time is it?"

"Two thirty. Why?"

Before Nate could reply, hundreds of kids came out of the school and swamped the street. They ran to their parents or nannies or chauffeurs. Nate was still leaning on Carter for balance. When he looked up at Carter's face, he realized something else had caught his attention. He followed his gaze to a redheaded in an indigo summer dress. She was smiling as smaller, male version of her approached her. She hugged the little boy. Carter couldn't help but smile. Nate broke the silence.

"You alright?"

"Excuse me, I have to see an old friend."

He took Nate's arm off him and walked across the street toward the mother and son. Evan looked up as Carter came closer. Evan stiffened. Who was this guy? Sharon looked up and her happy expression fell. Why the hell is he here? What the fuck!!, she thought. Carter smiled.

"Sharon?"

She looked at him. Crap! What the hell am I going to do?, she thought. Suddenly, an idea hit her. She smiled at him.

"Um, no sorry. You have the wrong person."

Carter's face dropped. I was so sure it was her, he thought. Luckily, Evan had been to busy staring at the stranger to notice his mother's little white lie. Carter stood there in disbelief. Sharon gave him an apologetic smile before turning around and walking the other way. Nate came staggering toward Carter. He looked at the red head walking away.

"Hey Sharon!"

Sharon stopped dead in her tracks. Thanks a lot Nate! she thought. She slowly turned around. She still had her arms around Evan. Carter smiled.

"I knew it was you. You were just joking around, right?"

Sharon flashed a fake smile.

"Yeah. Just joking."

Carter couldn't tear his eyes away from Sharon. She looked down at the ground. Nate spoke.

"We should all grab something to eat."

Sharon looked up.

"That's nice, but we have to go."

She walked away without looking at Carter. His face was starting to creep her out. He watched her as she walked away. Nate was at his side. Carter sighed and turned to face him, when he was sure that Sharon had left.

"I need your help."

Nate raised an eyebrow.

"Alright, only legal stuff though."

Carter smirked.

"Don't worry. I'm just dropping by at an old friend's place."

In the meantime, Chuck and Blair were talking over some martini's. Chuck could take the alcohol and still think clearly, after all he had been drinking since he was thirteen. Nothing was too much for him. Blair on the other hand rarely drank. She was laughing at joke that weren't even funny, but her laughter was contagious and Chuck couldn't help himself from joining her. Blair got up and started to stagger toward him.

"Chuck."

"Yes Blair?"

"Can you catch me?"

Without time to respond, Blair started to plunge toward the floor. Luckily Chuck got up and pulled Blair's frail body before it hit the floor. He couldn't see her get hurt. She looked up at him and smiled.

"Thank you Chuck. I knew I could trust you."

Chuck smirked.

"Never thought I'd hear someone say that they could trust me."

Blair giggled and looked into Chuck's chocolate eyes. Chuck couldn't look away from Blair's gaze. Why does she still have this affect over me?, he thought. He brought Blair back up to a standing position but their eyes were still locked. He moved a strand of hair from her face.

"There, now nothing can cover the natural beauty of your face."

Blair smiled. Chuck smiled back. The butterflies were flying around his stomach but he didn't care. Looking into Blair's doe eyes seemed to make them calmer. Holding her made them tame. He brought his head closer to hers. She didn't back off. His lips gently touched hers. She kissed back. He brought his arms around her waist and brought her closer to him. Her hands ran through his chocolate brown hair.

If it were any other girl in the world, he wouldn't have cared she was drunk, but this was Blair and the last thing he should be doing was taking advantage of her. After everything they had been through, she would always be his friend. He gently pulled back. Blair looked at him with worried eyes.

"What's wrong?"

He sighed.

"Nothing, it's just that maybe we shouldn't do this."

"But I thought you loved me."

"I do, but just trust me with this one."

Blair sighed.

"Alright."

Chuck smiled.

"Now that's a good princess."

Blair yawned. Chuck smiled.

"How about we get you to bed?"

Blair simply nodded. Chuck picked her up. One arm under her knees and the other supporting her head. He took her to the bedroom. She had already fallen asleep. He lifted the comforter and gently laid her on the bed. He put the comforter on top of her. He couldn't help but smile. She's just so beautiful, he thought. He stroked her hair before tearing his eyes away from Blair.

He walked toward the closet and got himself an extra comforter and a pillow. He walked to the living room and set himself a makeshift bed on the couch. He lay down on the bed. He looked over at his clock. Even though it was almost nine, he was surprisingly tired. He smiled before closing his eyes and resting for the night.

Meanwhile, Dan and Serena sat at a table at Rosalito's. Serena smiled and grabbed Dan's hand. Dan smiled back. They had just finished their dinner at Butter and had come to Rosalito's for desert. They shared an apple pie. Serena looked at him.

"Can you believe in three days until we're married?"

Dan beamed.

"I can't believe it, but I wouldn't have it any other way."

Serena smiled.

"Me neither."

Dan took a bite of the apple pie.

"I'd say we had a pretty good day today."

"I would say that too. We stayed clear of Carter and I hope everyone else did too."

"They probably did. I mean Gossip Girl hasn't talked about anyone with Carter today."

"Since when do you talk about Gossip Girl?"

Dan smirked, trying to hide his embarrassment. Serena giggled. She couldn't wait until she became Serena Humphrey.

In the meantime, Carter and Nate stood outside Hazel and Penny's apartment. Carter had dragged Nate along with him until he got some information from someone. Thank goodness housekeepers, doormen and chauffeurs were easy to tip off. Carter knocked on the door. Please be home, he thought. Sure enough the door opened and there stood Hazel. Her eyes grew wide.

"H-h-h-h-hello Carter."

He smiled and gave her a big hug. She awkwardly hugged him back. What the hell is he doing here?, she thought. They separated and Carter walked into the apartment, Nate followed.

Jenny was in the living room, awaiting to see who was at the door. It couldn't have been Penny. She was still out and she would have used her key. It couldn't have been Justin. He had been here yesterday for the rent. Who could it have possibly been?

Carter came walking into the living room. Jenny's jaw dropped. He smiled when he saw Jenny.

"Jenny, it's been too long!"

Jenny slowly got off the sofa she had been seated on and gave Carter a hug. Her shocked expression hadn't wavered. Hazel had come into the living room as well. Hazel and Jenny sat down on the sofa. Carter sat down on the loveseat and Nate stayed standing. Carter spoke.

"It's been so long. You both look great."

Hazel flashed him a fake smile.

"We know."

She wanted him to leave. She didn't want to associate with this scumbag anymore. Carter chuckled.

"Well at least we agree on something. I actually came over to ask for a favour."

Hazel crossed her arms.

"And what would that be?"

Carter sighed.

"I need your help to get everyone to forgive me."

Hazel scoffed.

"And what makes you think people will forgive you?"

Carter looked her straight in the eyes.

"Please just help!"

Nate looked as the scene unfolded. Never thought I'd see the day that Carter Baizen would beg, he thought. His legs started to feel weak. He couldn't stand. He grabbed the love seat to keep his balance. His stomach was hurting too. Jenny looked at him.

"Nate you alright?"

"I'm not sure."

"Here, sit down."

She motioned for him to sit beside her on the couch. He sat down and leaned back. He closed his eyes and the pain slowly began to disappear. Carter spoke again.

"So will you help me?"

Hazel sighed.

"We'll try."

Carter smiled.

"Thanks."

Jenny spoke next.

"I know exactly when you can start to be "forgiven.""

"When?"

Jenny smiled a mischievous smile.

"This Sunday of course."

Hello Upper EastSiders,

Seems Carter Baizen aka Scumbag, is getting some of his old life back. He and King N were seen bonding at the Palace hotel's bar. After some drinks they were off to Central Park. Awe Scumbag, don't you know N's straight? Also, it seems C and B are bonding again also. No one has seen them since they've gone to the Palace. Wonder what N will have to say about this. Also spotted: almost newlyweds enjoying each other's company over a piece of apple pie at Rosalito's. It's good Scumbag hasn't ruined their happiness, yet.

XOXO Gossip Girl