Too Good, To Be True
A/N: I've noticed I've been posting a lot more than I have lately and I think that's because were in and about to go into one of my favorite parts of the story. So I'm super excited for everyone to read it because I loved putting these parts together. I know a lot of people are gonna love these next few chapters. So enjoy.
Disclaimer: I own Darcy Ellis that is all (And Olivia her mother)
Darcy stood in her room packing some of her suitcases. After some deep thinking she decided that she was gonna spend the summer in Europe. She had called one of her sobriety friends from Europe and they were gonna celebrate her one year anniversary. They just didn't know how or where yet.
"So I'm moving home permanently and you're leaving" she heard her dad say from the doorway. She turned to him.
"I care about Lily. I really do and I'm digging this whole family thing it's just. Bass was right. I'm not…."
"I understand sweetheart. It's reminding you of your mom"
"Yeah" she said. "I just need time."
"Well if you get bored traveling you can always come home."
"Thank you dad but I think I need this trip. Last year I learned I had a drinking problem, got Nate, lost Nate, nearly lost my hotel and then learned I have siblings. A break from the Upper East Side is just what the doctor ordered.
"Well as a doctor I prescribe you a summer of fun. " He said then handed her some keys.
"Are these 'the keys'"
"Indeed. But I'm giving them to you on one condition."
"Yes?"
"Come home when the summer is over."
"Promise." she said and grabbed the keys then kissed his cheek.
"Now I need to go give Lily her medicine. Happy packing"
"Good luck."
"Love you sweetheart" he said leaving.
"You too dad" she said as her phone buzzed and picked it up.
Bass: We need to talk
She sat the shirt she had in her hand down and put her phone in her pocket and left. She headed over to the Empire. She walked in
"What do you want Bass? I have packing to do"
"Where are you going?"
"Europe. A gift to myself for surviving the year. Maybe you should do the same." she said. "So what did you want to talk about?"
"Lily."
"What about her?"
"Her medicine"
"Look I'm staying out of the doctor side of that. My dad knows what he is doing. He treated my mom."
"Jenny sold what she thought was oxy but it was something else."
"Are you implying that my dad is faking her cancer!?"
"I…"
"He wouldn't do that. Not after losing my mother to it."
"It's not your father that's prescribing it Darcy."
"I can't hear this Chuck!" she said and stormed out. She couldn't believe this.
She went over to see her sister who was cleaning out Jenny's stuff.
"I see you got your way" she commented and Serena turned to her.
"I am so glad you're here. It's been a rough morning."
"Why what happened? Did Lily get worse?"
"Rufus cheated on her!"
"What? I'm so sorry. How is she?"
"Dad was here and now Eric is out with her."
"That's good."
"Are you coming tonight? Dad said he got tickets to the Library benefit."
"Of course."
"I thought I heard my daughters talking." William said.
"Hey"
"I thought you were packing."
"What? Where are you going?"
"I'm going to Europe for the summer. I need a break from here."
"I understand." Serena said.
"You two want to help me go buy something for Lily" William asked them and they nodded. They went shopping and after finally finding something they arrived back.
"So this is a sorry your husband cheated on you gift" Serena asked. "A juicer?"
"Trust me, it will make your mom smile."
"I wish you would have taken us with you to California"
"That would have been awesome. Mom would have adored you" Darcy said.
"Olivia had such a big heart she would have loved both you and Eric. Maybe not your mother"
"Dad" Darcy and Serena said.
"They have history. Ask your Uncle Keith" he said "Anyway no matter where you run your problems still follow you."
"I've learned that" Darcy replied.
"Whatever happens maybe mom needs this to see Rufus isn't the one" Serena said.
"I haven't been doing this to get close to your mother. Right now I'm just happy to be shopping with my daughters."
They both smiled at him.
"Now I better go give this to her"
"I'll see you guys tonight" Darcy replied and hugged her sister and then her dad.
Later that evening she walked out of her room after getting ready for the benefit. Her dad stood in the living room. He glanced over at her.
"You look like your mother more and more everyday"
"Did you know that Lily was the first person to tell me I look like you?"
"Is that so?" he asked.
"Dad. If I'm the one stopping you from moving forward with any women including Lily then stop. I'm okay with it. Mom would want you to move one. Even if it was with Lily"
"Darcy"
"I'm fine. I want you happy. You're my only parent dad and your happiness means the world to me."
"I love you sweetheart" he said kissing the top of her head.
"You too dad. Now I think we have some people waiting for us" she said.
"Let's go" he said holding out his arm.
After picking up Serena and Lily they arrived at the benefit.
"This place looks amazing" Darcy commented as they walked over to the dance floor and William asked Lily to Dance and they went out on to the floor. "Your mom, our dad. I'll admit they're cute"
"Agreed"
"The look you have" Darcy said and Serena looked at her. "It's the same one I had when Dad proposed to my mom. I was the happiest girl in the world."
"The way Dad talks about Olivia. He really loved her."
"Yeah. They were soulmates in my eyes"
Serena turned her back to her parents.
"You wanna grab…never…."
"…It's okay Serena. I'm sure they have something I can drink, or you can drink for me"
"True"
They made their way over to the bar when they spotted Nate, Dan, Jenny and Rufus. Serena ran down Darcy behind her. Everyone but Nate ran and Serena gave him a look and turned.
"Serena!" he shouted.
"I know a scheme when I see one I assume Chuck and Blair are somewhere?"
"Okay, yeah" Nate said and Serena stormed off and he went to chase her.
"Just give her time Nate" Darcy said.
"I was trying to tell her that Rufus didn't cheat."
"Nate" she said turned to walk away
"Listen Darc. Because you always do." Nate said and she stopped and turned.
"Fine I'm listening"
"Your father isn't the one prescribing Lily drugs. Holland is"
"Seriously you too!" she said and went to leave again.
"You promised" Nate said grabbing her arm she stopped and turned to him. "Look Darc I know Serena just met William and she believes he can do no wrong but you grew up with him. You know he has secrets. Just think about it Darc."
"He wouldn't fake cancer" she said.
"I know you think that Darc. But think hard on this one. What made your dad come home to you and your mom?"
"Nate don't" she said wiping a tear.
"Hey." He said wiping another tear "You don't need to make a decision now. Just think about it. I can see it in your eyes right now that in your heart you know what I'm saying is true. I wouldn't say this to hurt you."
"I can't" she said and walked away from him. She spotted her dad with Lily and Serena pulling them to the side. She walked over. "What's going on?"
"One of my patients took a turn in Palm Springs. I need to go" he said.
"We're gonna go with him" Serena said.
She put on a fake smile. She remembered when she was 7
Her dad had a suitcase by the door.
"Where are you going Daddy?" she asked.
"One of my patients in South Africa took a turn. I need to go" he replied.
They got to the Van der Woodsen's and Lily and Serena went to their rooms.
"Dad" Darcy said.
"You don't need to come Darc" he said and she grabbed his arm and pulled him over to the elevator.
"Tell me the truth" she said.
"Darc"
"No dad, you promised me no more secrets. I've heard my patient took a turn speech. It's the same one you gave me when I was 7. What are you hiding from me? Ellis's don't keep secrets. You owe me that right. Especially after everything you've kept from me."
"Darc please we can talk about it later"
She walked over to the couch and sat down upset. Rufus walked in.
"I'm gonna get some air" Darcy said and walked out. She went outside and began to cry. She spotted Chuck's limo pulled up and she quickly wiped her tears.
"Darc what are you doing down here?" Nate asked.
"You were right" she said wiping her face.
"Let's go back up"
"Actually I think I'm gonna go home and I don't know. Cry and scream"
"I can come with" he said.
"Serena's gonna need you" she said then hugged him.
*William and Serena*
Serena walked over to Williams cab.
"I need you to tell me the truth"
"When your mother came to me last summer she was sick" William said. "I cured her. Just like I had Olivia"
"Then what"
"I fell in love with your mother again and when I came here and got to see you and Eric. I realized how badly I had messed up. I never wanted to hurt any of you. I just wanted my whole family"
"And you could have dad. When you moved Darcy here. We could've had that"
"I just thought unless your mother needed me you weren't gonna give me a chance"
"I'm not Darcy"
"I didn't say you were"
"But you made the situation the same"
"Serena"
"You should go" she said. "I don't forgive you. That too is how I'm unlike Darcy"
"I love you Serena"
"I love you too Dad" she said and hugged him.
An hour after Darcy arrived home she heard the elevator ding and in walked Nate.
"Hey" she said.
"So I found a Chinese restaurant that's opened late and a movie rental place where I found "The Princess Bride"
"My mom's favorite" she smiled and he put it the DVD player then sat down next to her.
"I also missed my best friend" he said.
"What happened between you two?" She asked.
"I dated her and then I told her l loved her"
"How dare you" she joked.
"Crushed my heart"
"Humiliating" she laughed.
"I forgave her because then I dated her sister"
"You should write for the soaps"
"I'll think about it" he said as they dug into their food.
"I missed you too Archibald"
Half way through the movie she turned to him
"Is there something one my face?" he asked looking over at her.
"I'm sorry"
"For?"
"Not wanting to believe you. I should have known something was up but I just wanted a family, I didn't care how I got it."
"I know" he said. "Hey Chuck and I both told you that were family so whenever you feel you're missing family. You can always come over. I mean the Empire is yours too."
"Thank you" she smiled.
"I know you can't say it and I know why. But I do love you Darc. Always will"
"You too" she said and leaned into him happy to have her best friend back. She knew that they could never date again. In fact her feelings for him had faded when she started liking someone else. Someone she wasn't expecting to. She was glad that they had their thing back. That's all she wanted really was for him to just be in her life. She just wanted him to be her best friend.
A/N: I wonder who Darcy likes now. Will her trip to Europe go on now that she knows the truth? I'm so happy her and Nate rekindled their friendship. I really missed them as friends. They were definitely better friends then lovers.