A/N: Since I've been lacking on posting I figured I give you guys a second chapter.

Disclaimer: I only own Darcy

Rhode's Family Drama

Darcy stood at the Van der Woodsen's in front of a bunch of sparkly clothes. Lily informed her that Cece was being honored and she was invited.

"I've never seen so much Lame before. Did Grandma actually wear this?" Charlie asked.

"Yes and looked fabulous riding in on an elephant in it. Which is why the Studio 54 anniversary party is in her honor…and Bianca Jagger's but we won't mention that to her" Lily replied.

"Bianca was a striver. She could never outshine me no matter how little she wore" Cece said walking in.

"Aunt Cece" Darcy said hugging the women.

"Darcinda darling" Cece said pulling away and looking at her hands "I see there is still no ring on that finger"

"Mother"
"It's fine Lily really" Darcy responded.

"Charlotte, New York looks good on you"

"I just got off the phone with Ian Shrager. He sends his love. He said he's recreating the entire club down to the moon and spoon" Lily said.

"I'm gonna wear that platinum jumpsuit that prompted Ryan O'Neil to propose"

"Platinum Cece?" Darcy questioned.

"Maybe you should wear it and that man of yours will propose."

"I'll think about it" Darcy laughed. "I actually need to go. I will see you tonight."

"You better be" Cece said "You are family too."

She arrived at the Empire and walked in seeing Chuck doing yoga.

"Wow what did I walk into?" Darcy asked.

"Laugh all you want Ellis. It helps"

"Can I join?"

"No"

"That hurts" she joked "Well then I'll find an outfit for Cece's party tonight"

"Then I'll see you later" he said and kissed her. She pulled away and spotted Blair.

"Blair, pleasant surprise"

"Sorry to interrupt" Blair said then spotted the yoga mat "Are you getting into someone's yoga pants?"

"Sri Sri Ravi a moment please" Chuck said.

"An old celibate make yoga teacher? Your transformation really is astounding. Care to share how you gave up your bad Bass ways."

"There's no answer to that question. It's an evolution. What's really going on Blair?"

"Yes please share?" Darcy asked.

"Well if you must know I'm trying to pin point the source of your light so I can pull Louis out of the darkness. You changed so can he? I have all day." she said sitting down.

"Well Darcinda Ellis is my reason for everything. So you can go now" Chuck said.

"I'll see you later hun." Darcy said giving him one more kiss and left.

She found an outfit and headed to the Van der Woodsen's. Only Cece and Charlie.

"…I didn't eat anything this morning" Cece said and Darcy looked concerned. Charlie handed Cece some tea.

"That's ginger tea" Charlie said.

"It helps with dizziness" Darcy replied "Cece is everything okay?"

She spotted the bottle in her hand. Her mother took those when she was sick.

"I'm fine darling"

"Cece" Darcy said.

"I'll be fine. I promise" Cece said "Tell me Charlotte. Why does your mother want your money? Be honest."

"Carol's in town?" Darcy asked.

"I won't let her bully you" Cece said.

"It wasn't her. It's me that wants the apartment she was just trying to help" Charlie said.

"Charlie, my apartment is empty. I mean every once in a while my dad and uncle pop up but it's like a week tops and then they're gone"

"I kinda wanted my own one bedroom"

"Oh"

"Grandma you've been so generous. I didn't want to ask for more."

*Chuck and Blair*

Chuck and Blair sat at his psychologist office. He was totally regretting it but knew he would control the information that came out.

"Chuck" the guy said "Are you sure you're comfortable with Blair here?"

"I don't believe I have a choice. Which is why I'm controlling the information"

"Which thus far has been a bunch of Monkey business"

"I'm worried his licking himself is anxiety, that he's lonely. Ellis and I have discussed getting him a friend."

"Enough, assuming this is a 50 minute session. I only have 18 minutes left to get my answers" Blair said.

"And what is it you're searching for Blair?"

"Nice try on the bait and switch, but I was a teenage bulimic, and my father came out when I was 15. This isn't my first analysis. What I need for you is to show me how you helped Chuck transform."

"I told you Blair. There is one no answer."

"There isn't one or you don't want to give it to me because you don't want me to marry Louis"

"Are you saying you want your fiancé to be more like Chuck?"

"No! More like the man Chuck's become. Like Louis used to be. When Chuck was like Louis now."

"If you don't mind me saying so. You seem confused."

"Only by Chuck's refusal to disclose. If he really is a good person, why doesn't he tell me how he got that way? Obviously he hasn't really let go or he would give me the information I need."

"I did let you go Blair. A long time ago. And then the night of the Spectator party I dropped a Harry Winston engagement ring on the steps. A ring that I had bought for you before Ellis and I got together. Then I accidentally proposed to her with that ring. Which then messed up everything I had built with her. And now that I have her back I spend every day making it up to her and showing her just how much I love her. How much I am in love with her. She is my life. Not you" Chuck said then Blair got up and left.

Darcy arrived back at the Van der Woodsen's. She tried to get Chuck to come but he had explained the whole session with Blair to her and just wanted to stay in. She respected that. She spotted her sister and walked over to her.

"Serena!" she said and hugged her.

"Hey" Serena replied and Darcy could tell something was off.

"Talk to me sis"

"I promise it's nothing." Serena said "Come on were about to toast."

They all stood in a circle with their champagne flutes. Darcy didn't drink from hers. She just kept pouring it into Serena's.

"These glasses of Champagne used to be served with a white lady appetizer" Cece said

"Uh mother, since we have a little time before the party, Rufus and I have a small gift for you." Lily said and dragged her away. While they were over there it left Carol, Serena, Charlie and Darcy. Carol and Charlie walked away from them.

"I'm sorry we don't have cider"

"Sis your fine. Trust me" Darcy said "I am worried about you though. You seem off"

The elevator dinged and a guy walked in and Charlie ran over to him. Darcy recognized him from the other day.

"I see you two have found each other" Serena said walking over to them. Darcy followed her "No need for introductions, right. Max and…Ivy."

"Serena this isn't what it looks like" Charlie said.

"Oh so you two didn't use to date?"

"We did"

"And you two didn't pretend like you've never met"

"We did" the guy said.

"And then you didn't try and convince me not to see him again, because he may still be hung up on his ex-Ivy?"

"Uh girl's this isn't the time" Lily said "We need to get to grandma's party" Lily said.

"Agreed" Darcy said still totally confused on what was going on.

"Max nice to see you again" Lily said

"Wait you know him too. This is insane" Serena said then looked at Darcy "You too?"

"Yeah I sort of met him the other day" Darcy said.

"I'm not going anywhere until Charlies alter ego who everyone seem to know about but me explains what's going on here"

"It's not her fault. Carol had her live as Ivy because she hated being a Rhodes" Lily said. "You can't blame Charlie for her own mother's insanity."

"My insanity? Is this how you get along for mom's sake?" Carol asked walking into the conversation.

"What's for my sake?" Cece asked.

"I just want the truth Charlie. I invited you back to New York. My mom and Rufus gave you somewhere to live. Cece got you your trust fund back. Now just stop lying and tell me…" Serena said but Darcy was watching Cece. She ran over to her helping her up.

"I'll call an ambulance" Serena said.

"No" Cece said.

Darcy pulled out her phone and walked down the hall.

"Hey sweetheart" her dad answered.

"Hey. It's Aunt Cece. I'm worried about her"

"What happened?"
"Well earlier today she taking a pill that looked a lot like one that mom took and then she passed out. It didn't help the Rhode's girls were fighting. All four of them."

"I'm sure it's just stress"

"Will you just call and check on her every once in a while"

"Anything for you"

"Thank you Dad" she replied then heard yelling back in the living room. "I should probably get back to the family gathering. It seems to be getting intense again."

"Well send them all my best, well except Rufus"

"Dad"

"Okay fine him too" he said and they hung up. She walked back into the living room and Cece walked over to her.

"You called William?"

"I was worried Cece" Darcy said "Dad and I both care a lot about you"

"I know"

"He's gonna call and check up on you. He promised too"

"Thank you Darcinda. Your mother would be so proud of the women you are becoming."

"Thank you Aunt Cece" she said "Now if you'll excuse me. I have a very handsome man at home waiting for me"

"Tell him hello"

Darcy got back to the Empire and spotted Nate and Chuck having a drink.

"Evening boys" she said then kissed Chuck and hugged Nate.

"How was Cece's party?" Chuck said.

"We didn't make it. Rhode's drama"

"Of course"

"How was your session with Blair?" Nate asked as Darcy sat between them.

"I told her the truth"

"The whole truth?" Darcy asked.

"And what truth is that?" Nate asked.

"That Ellis here is my everything. That I messed up and am making it up to you every day. Because I love you"

She leaned over and kissed him.

"This just got mushy. I'm leaving" Nate said standing up.

"Thank you" Chuck responded.

"No stay" she replied pulling him back down happy to be sitting with her family.