A/N: I almost didn't post this chapter today. But decided to do it anyway. I hope you enjoy.

Disclaimer: I only own Darcinda 'Darcy' Ellis

Ellis, Van der Woodsen, Rhodes…Bass

Darcy walked into the Van der Woodsen building, cameras flashing at her every which way trying to get her attention. She finally got inside and spotted Serena hanging up the phone.

"Hey S" she said greeting her with a kiss on the cheek.

"Hey I just got off the phone with Chuck"

"Yeah, he's not making it. He going through something"

"He explained that."

"And your mother thought it was best."

"Ready to head up?"

"Family functions are my favorite" Darcy said.

"I'll meet you up there Chuck mentioned something about Blair."

"He wants to talk to her about something and she's shutting him out"

"Do you know what it is?" Serena asked.

"Yes but it's not my business to discuss." she replied then got on the elevator and headed up to the apartment.

"It's not like she's dying Will. No thanks to you" Rufus said "and Eric and Serena already have a father in their lives"

"Step…father. It's not the same."

"Oh how I enjoy these moments" Darcy said and William turned to her.

"Hi sweetheart" William said hugging his oldest.

"Oh please be gentlemen you two. We're all here for Lily." Cece said.

"Aunt Cece!" Darcy said walking over to her and hugging her.

"Darcinda darling, try to keep your father under control."

"I will try my best." she smiled.

"Oh darling" Cece said to Lily "You look lovely in your mugshot. It was smart of you to turn yourself in so you could make sure your hair was done."

"Yes mother that is why I did it" Lily said "Well, fortunately in a few short hours I will be immortalized in a much more dignified fashion."

"The Taschen book? That's uh today?" Rufus asked.

"It certainly is" Cece said and the elevator dinged. Serena walked in. "Modern Royalty. I just love that title."

"Hey Mom, Dad" Serena said.

"Hi sweetheart" William said to Serena.

"Serena darling, we were just discussing the portrait. How can you do a book on a modern royalty without including me and my girls? That means you too Darcinda."

"Cece…" Darcy started.

"All my girls"

"What is that supposed to mean?" Lily asked as Darcy's phone rang.

"Excuse me a second" Darcy said walking down the hallway toward the bedrooms. Then answered. "Hey Bass"

"So the Modern Royalty book?"

"What about it?" she asked. "Cece wants me in her portrait."

"An honorary Rhodes?"

"Yeah I guess" she replied.

"Would you consider being in mine?"

"An honorary Rhodes and Bass all in one day. All they need is a Van der Woodsen portrait and I would hit the trifecta"

"Don't give your father any ideas" Chuck joked.

"I'll see you later" She said.

"Is that a yes?"

"It's a… I'll think about it"

"That's good enough for me" he replied.

"Good" she replied.

They hung up and she walked back into the room.

"…and other way" A women said walking in and over to Lily. "Hi Sis. I always knew your house of cards would collapse eventually but I never dreamed you'd actually end up behind bars."

"Welcome Carol" Lily said.

"Hey mom" Carol said walking over to Cece.

"Darling"

"And Lily's husband's one and um five" Carol said then looked at Serena "Serena"

"Hi Aunt Carol. Good to see you" Serena said hugging her.

Carol turned to Darcy who was now standing next to her dad.

"You must be William's love child?"

"Darcy Ellis" Darcy said.

"Yes Olivia's daughter" Carol said then looked at William "She's pretty William. Just like her mother"

"I should actually head out. I have business to attend" she replied. "My hotel won't run its self"

"Bye sweetheart" William said to her

"We will see you later for the photo darling" Cece asked.

"Of course Aunt Cece" she replied and hugged her then walked out. She head over to where the photo shoot was taking place and spotted Chuck. She smiled and walked toward him. "Bass!"

Chuck heard her and turned around.

"Hey beautiful" he replied and greeted her with a kiss. "Have you decided?"

"I'd really like too" she smiled.

"Yeah?" he asked.

"Yeah" she said and he kissed her. "So what should I wear?"

"Whatever beautiful dress you want. There are so many back there." He said and she smiled then spotted Blair.

"Is that Waldorf?" she asked and he turned to where she was looking.

"Yeah I got her a job hoping she'd talk to me"

"Sneaky" she replied. "Maybe I could try?"

He turned back to her.

"She'd be onto you"

"True"

"How about we talk about this later and you go find a beautiful dress to wear"

Later that evening she reunited with the Rhodes for the photo. A person walked in.

"The photo is for Mr. Van der Woodsen and his three children" a women said.

"Wait what?" Darcy asked.

"Dad" Serena said.

"Why tell the truth if you won't believe me" William said then walked away. Darcy followed him.

"Dad!" she said catching up to him.

"Darc you have to believe me"

"I do" she said "Remember I'm the child who always has your back"

"Right" he replied.

"Dad, just talk to them"

"They'll never believe me"

"William" Lily said joining them.

"I'll leave you two" Darc said and kissed her dad's cheek. "I'm gonna go find Bass"

"Give Charles my love" Lily said.

"I will" she replied then walked away.

She found Chuck.

"You get the Rhodes picture done?"

"No" she replied. "It's complicated. We can discuss after our picture"

"Sounds good" he said kissing her.

They got the picture done. She had the hugest smile on her face as she stood with Chuck. He was her happiness. Her whole world.

Darcy walked into the Brunch the next morning happy to see her family.

"Hi sweetheart" her dad said giving her a hug.

"Are you cooking?" she asked.

"I cook" he said.

"Since when?" she said.

"So then we should be scared?" Eric asked.

"Most definitely" Darcy said.

"I cooked when you were younger."

"Yeah. I only remember mom cooking"

"Hey you are still alive"

"For now" she joked. "Don't kill any of us."

"Darcy is full of jokes"

They all sat down for breakfast and then Rufus showed up with a camera man. They all sat around the couch and took a family photo. It was surreal to be part of this family.

She got back home and spotted Chuck looking at a photo.

"Is that us" she asked coming behind him putting a hand on his shoulder.

"They want us to choose" he said moving over and she walked around and sat next to him. He handed her the samples.

"That's a hard one. We look amazing. Like a King and Queen"

"Most definitely" he said and she kissed him. "So how was Brunch?"

"Nice. A very nice family moment" she replied smiling. But even though she enjoyed her family moment she would rather be with Chuck. He was her family too.