A/N: I am so so so sorry for the long delay. I really did mean to get this chapter up after the last one but I got sick yet again or never really got better but now I am good. So hopefully more updated updates. This chapter is definitely a step in a different direction for Blair and Darcy. So I really hope you enjoy.

Sidenote: Um to the guest reviews (I think there were a few of you) that suggested the taking one of them out of the picture for the next fanfiction. Those are both really good ideas. I will definitely keep them in mind. But it might be a while before a new Gossip Girl Fanfiction. I've got an idea for an original work piece that I want to start on and I was thinking of maybe in the future a Next Generation One Tree Hill Fanfiction. Or maybe even a sequel to either this one or Secret Keeper regarding Next Generation.

Disclaimer: I only own Darcy Ellis.

A New Year

*Flashback: Chuck's still in hospital*

Darcy walked into the chapel. The only time she ever really went into one was when someone was in the hospital. She spotted Blair sitting there.

"I can come back" Darcy said.

"No stay" Blair said and Darcy sat down next to her.

"I'm so sorry for your loss Blair"

"Thank you"

"I think you would've been a great mother"

"That means a lot"

They both sat in silence.

"If you ever want to talk Blair. I'm here. I know what you're going through. Kinda, in a way."

"Oh"

"Did Bass never tell you about our miscarriage?"

"No he didn't" Blair said "I'm so sorry"

"It's okay. I really didn't know I was pregnant. But it still sucked to learn."

"It's still sad. No matter how you lose your child. It's still sad"

"When the doctor told me, it hurt"

"You'll be a great mother one day Darcy. I wish you and Chuck all the happiness in the world."

"Thank you" Darcy said "I wish you all the happiness as well. Whether that's with Louis or not"

"Thank you"

Darcy smiled at her then got up and left. She walked into Chuck's room and sat by his side. His eyes opened and he looked at her.

"Ellis?" he whispered.

"Bass!" she said happily.

"Am I in heaven?"

"You're not leaving me that easily" she joked.

'How's Blair?"

"She's been better. Um…she lost…lost the baby"

"Oh my god"

Nate walked into the living room where Darcy was sitting.

"Where are you headed? Darcy asked him

"Work. I'm meeting Serena then heading over. You wanna come?"

"No. Someone's using the ballroom for an event and I need to make sure that it's all set up"

"How's Chuck?"

"He's better, but still moody."

"Well you are the best at handling that" Nate said "So with this event does that mean you're missing mine?"

"I'll be there. I promise" she said "Also thank you"

"For?"

"Being my rock so I could be Bass's"

"Anytime" he said then left.

Darcy did her thing for the Empire and headed back up to the Penthouse and spotted Chuck getting ready to leave.

"Hey" she said greeting him with a kiss "Where have you been? You came in late last night?"
"Ironically I was with Louis."

"You feeling okay?" she sa putting her hand on his forehead.

"I was walking Monkey when I ran into him. He was looking for Blair."

"Did he find her?"

"Not entirely. She was home and then she left"

"Did you check Dan's?"

"I assumed she'd be there so I did."

"Bass." She said putting her hands on his cheeks "Leave it alone. Blair is going through something terrible."

"Since when are you on team Blair?"

"Since the accident. She and I kind of had a nice chat in the chapel."

"Well Louis asked for my help to see if she is having an affair."

"Leave it alone. The both of you" she said kissing him and then left.

She headed over to the Spectator running into Austin.

"Austin" she said.

"Darcy hey, um Happy New Year?"

"Yeah you too?"

"How are you?"
"Um good. I was stopping by to ask Nate a favor."

"Yeah, he's upstairs."

"You stayed on after your aunt was let go?"

"Yeah I figured why not, it's a good job. Nate's a good boss."

"Are you gonna be at the party?"

"Yeah. You?"

"Yes. I'm dragging Bass to it."

"Well then see you tonight" he said then walked away.

"Yeah" she replied then headed up to Nate's office.

"So…why don't we invite him to the party" Nate said to his assistant.

"Hmmm" she replied and walked out.

"Hey Archibald" Darcy said sitting across from him.

"Darcy hey. I thought you were busy"

"Finished early. So who are you inviting to the party?"

"The driver from that night"

"The night?" she asked "Are you investigating the crash?"

"Are you okay with that?"

"Yeah…I want answers"

"Do you want to help? Diana did mention that you got A's in journalism in high school. Back in L.A."

"That was Hollywood Darcy. New York Darcy likes running her business, planning events and being a serious actress"

"I tried"

"Plus. I don't want to bring back memories of that night. It was probably one of the worse nights of my life. Following my mom's death and finding Chuck shot."

"I'll keep you posted though okay?"

"That sounds good Archibald"

"So why did Darcy Ellis really come see me?"

"Will you tell Chuck that he and Louis need to leave Blair alone?"

"Wow first name. This is serious."

"I have a feeling that he's not listening to me"

"Then were all screwed."

"Har har Archibald" she said. "I just think that he thinks I'm jealous but that's not it Nate. I'm concerned with those two digging where they shouldn't will only hurt her"

"Darcy and Blair friends? It really is a new year."

"We've talked. We're adults."

"I'll see what I can do."

"Thanks, you truly are the best friend a girl can ask for."

Later that evening she arrived at the party with Chuck. He seemed very off which scared her a little.

"I need to talk to Serena" he said kissing her and walking away.

"Yeah. I'd like to join you." she said sarcastically.

"Talking to yourself?" Dan asked her.

"Only to what was supposed to be my boyfriend" She replied "How's Blair?"

"She's better. I mean she came here right?"

"She's here?"

"Yeah I just saw her with Louis"

"I guess him and Chuck are trying to figure out who she's having an affair with."

"I'm aware. Chuck tried to pull me in"

"Oh"

"I gave him false information. Don't tell him that."

"Sneaky" she said then spotted Louis walking away from Chuck "If you'll excuse me?"

She walked over to him.

"Tonight is about letting go of the past" she said.

"I know"

"Bass. I'm worried about you."

"I'm okay. I promise" he said then kissed her. Nate walked over to them.

"Have you seen Dan?" Nate said.

"He was over by the resolution tree" Darcy said and then they followed him

Nate pulled them all into his office.

"So much for your resolution." Nate said to Dan walking over to the computer "I thought you said you were done going behind people's backs. My assistant stopped it before it went to the monitors."

"I'm sorry Nate I couldn't think of another way to get Dan to tell the truth."

"Which is what?" Chuck asked

Dan rounded the computer.

"No not the year's most secret affair. Look…I wish I could tell you but I can't" Dan said and Darcy looked at the computer.

"Oh my god" Darcy replied "Dan's right this isn't true"

"Maybe we should let the public weigh in" Louis and Chuck said.

"That's the last thing Blair needs" Darcy said.

"I swear to you. We are not having an affair" Dan said then sent Darcy a thank you look.

"Then what are you doing?" Louis asked.

"He's having a relationship with me" Serena said walking in.

"This seems sudden?" Chuck said

"Blair was really trying to help keep our secret and well I told Darcy not to tell anyone either."

"Van der Woodsen sister confidentiality" Darcy replied.

"With our history we wanted to make sure it would actually work this time" Dan replied.

"We didn't think that you guys would assume Dan was with Blair. That's even crazier than us being back together" Serena said.

"It certainly is" Chuck said and left. Darcy chased after him.

"Bass!" Darcy yelled and he stopped.

"What?" he asked

"Talk to me" she said "You're being an ass!"

"Well Blair won't talk to me and my girlfriend is keeping secrets from me"

"Secrets?"

"Serena and Dan?"

"Right" Darcy said and the room started to count down to midnight "Can we just…"

The countdown hit zero and Chuck kissed her. She pulled away and smiled at him.

"I love you" he said.

"You too" she replied and he kissed her forehead "Let's go home"

The arrived at the Empire and Chuck poured himself a drink. Darcy walked over to him and kissed him.

"I'm sorry for today" he said "You were right. I should've listened to you"

"I know you care about Blair, Bass. Hell even I'm starting too"

"Interesting" he said.

"Bass I'm being serious here. She and I like I said had a talk in the chapel. For once in the years of knowing her. She and I understand the other's pain. I'm sure with time you'll be friends again but right now she just needs time"

Darcy gave him another kiss then headed to bed. It was definitely a new year.