A/N: Here's you guys another chapter. I meant to have this chapter out a few days ago but had some computer issues, but got those all figured out.
Disclaimer: I own Darcy. That is all.
Back to the Plan
Darcy returned to the Empire finding Monkey whining at their bedroom door. Nate sat on the couch.
"Bass still asleep?" she asked annoyed.
"Yeah" Nate replied. "How many days has it been?"
"He's getting up today" Darcy said grabbing Monkey's leash and putting it on Monkey. She handed it to a staff member who had walked in. "Thank you"
She looked at Nate who was nose deep in his notebook.
"What are you doing?" she asked.
"Trying to fix my wrongs"
"Have fun with that" she replied and headed toward the bedroom where Chuck was walking out.
"Where's Monkey?" Chuck asked
"Wow someone decided to grace us with their presence." She replied and he glared at her "Monkey is on a walk"
"His whines were comforting"
"Well that's too damn bad" Darcy said and Chuck glared at her again.
"You married her man" Nate said and Chuck looked at him.
"You reading on new ways to betray your best friends"
"You know how sorry I am"
"Come on boozy" Darcy said "Shower now"
Chuck glanced at her and she pushed him toward the bedroom.
"What's the point?" he asked once they reached the bedroom.
"The Point? The point is that today is Thanksgiving and you not only as my husband but as one of my best friends know how much this holiday means to me. And I and Baby just want us, you and turkey sandwiches" she replied still pushing him toward the bathroom.
She got him into the shower and walked back into the living room when her phone rang.
"Hello" she replied shutting the bedroom door.
"Hey D!" Serena said
"Hey Sis"
"So Dan and I are hosting Thanksgiving and I would love if my beautiful ever glowing sister and her…"
"Is your mom there?"
"They went out of town. I promise they won't be here"
"Then we will be there"
"Yes!" Serena said and they hung up.
"Who was that?" Nate asked.
"Serena. Thanksgiving is at her place"
"And how are you getting boozy there?"
"I have my ways" she smirked and walked back into the bedroom to see Chuck had showered but was now back in bed "Bass!"
"I just want to sleep" he said and she charged over to the bed.
"No! Baby and I are hungry Bass" she said straddling him.
"Remind me to knock next time" Nate said behind her.
"That would be the polite thing to do" Darcy said climbing off of Chuck.
"When you said you had your ways I was not…"
"Archibald! Why is it that you came in here?" Darcy asked.
"Bruce Caplan is dead"
"Seriously?" Darcy said
"Who cares?" Chuck said then rolled over.
"Your daddy will be the death of me" Darcy said to her pregnant belly then turned her attention to Nate. "How'd it happen?"
"Fell off the Bass Yacht"
"Fell? Really? Probably more like pushed" Darcy said "When did it happen?"
"2 days after my meeting with him" Nate replied as they both left the room.
"That can't be a coincidence" Darcy said pulling out her phone sending a text.
"Who are you texting?"
"Jack" she replied as her phone rang and answered "Hello"
"What exactly do you need Niece in Law?"
"All the Bass Codes." She replied. Nate shook his head at her.
"And what exactly are you looking for?"
"Well Bruce was well he 'fell' off the Bass Yacht. So I need proof. Something that will finally put the nail in Bart's coffin."
"I knew there was a reason I always liked you" Jack said. "As soon as I get them I'll text them to you"
"Thank you Jack"
"You're family" he replied "Take care of my nephew and that great niece of mine"
"Of course" she replied and hung up.
"Really Jack?" Nate asked.
"I'd trust Jack over Bart any day of the week"
"Same" Nate said.
"Okay, so I'm gonna get my stubborn husband dressed and we will meet you at Serena's. As soon as Jack gives me those codes I'll text you them"
"Okay see you there" Nate said and Darcy went back into the room. Chuck sat at the end of the bed.
"Can we just stay in and eat sandwiches?"
"Usually I'd say yes, that sounds amazing. But my sister called and she is hosting with Dan. I told her we'd come"
"Ellis"
"Lily and Bart are going out of town. Serena promised me they wouldn't be there"
"Ellis"
"Bass" she said giving her puppy dog look "for me and Olivia."
"Fine" he said kissing her then the bump.
Chuck got dressed and they headed to the Van der Woodsen's. The text from Jack came through and she forwarded it to Nate.
"You made it" Serena said hugging her.
"Took us awhile" Darcy said glancing at Chuck.
"I'm gonna go to the bar" Chuck said and kissed Darcy then walked away.
"Someone seems grumpy" Serena said.
"Yeah" Darcy "So how is hosting so far?"
"Dan is upset because I invited Steven and Sage"
"Um isn't Blair here?"
"That was my argument"
"And is he forgetting Nate?"
"I don't get why he is so upset"
"Well don't focus on it." Darcy said "It will only put a damper on the evening"
"And that is why you're the older sister"
"True"
"Oh I bought you an apple pie" Serena said excited. "I figured that since it wasn't your normal tradition I'd bring some to you. I called Dad and asked for tips. He said Apple pie for sure"
"Thank you Serena" Darcy said hugging her again. "You are the best"
She spotted Lily and Bart.
"Um S? Why are they here?"
"Tropical Storm. They promised no business talk. You and Chuck promise too?"
"Yes" Darcy said then spotted her husband making a run for it "Excuse me"
She ran over to Chuck and stepped in front of him.
"You lied" he said.
"Actually no I didn't. I was just as surprised as you to see them."
"I want to go home. We can go have sandwiches"
"Let's stay" Darcy said as Nate walked in.
"Am I interrupting?" Nate asked.
"What are you two planning?" Chuck asked looking between the two of them.
"I've been conspiring with your favorite uncle"
"Jack?""
"Hear a pregnant women out?"
"You and Jack working together. It must be good?"
"Oh yes"
"I'm gonna head upstairs" Nate said "Care to join me Chuck?"
Chuck looked between the two of them.
"I love you so much, you know that right?" Chuck said to her.
"I know" she replied kissing him. "And I you."
"So what are we looking for?" Chuck asked.
"Nate will fill you in. I have some other stuff I need to take care of" Darcy replied eyeing Blair "And I need to talk to Blair about it"
The boys headed upstairs and Darcy walked over to Blair.
"Hey B" Darcy said.
"You want something" she replied.
"I just need you to put a little bug in Lily's ear. She won't believe me and well I know that Blair Waldorf is an amazing schemer."
"Why did we not like each other in the beginning?"
"You had Nate, I wanted him."
Blair laughed. Darcy told her what to say and then grabbed food and took a seat at the table leaving a spot for Chuck to sit. She heard Blair and Lily talking. She glanced toward the stairs and saw Chuck walking down.
"Lily" Bart said
"I just heard about Bruce" Lily said as Chuck stood in front of his parents. Hand on Darcy's back.
"Who told you?" Bart asked.
"I heard he flopped like a rock or at least had them tied to his ankles" Chuck said sitting down next to his wife.
"Charles show some respect."
"Perhaps we should take a moment to remember Bruce" Darcy said taking a sip of her cider.
"Who died falling off your yacht" Chuck replied "and Sheikh Hassan whose Bass Industries provided car burst into flames"
"Wow, I thought that only happened in movies" Darcy commented getting a glare from Bart.
"Bart is that true?" Lily asked.
"I have no idea what kind of car he was driving" Bart said.
"You don't?" Darcy asked "Wouldn't your company have documentation for that. I know at the Empire we document every transportation we provide"
"Well actually Hun he does have documentation" Chuck said pulling out a paper. "Do you want to do the honors?"
Darcy took the paper from Chuck and read it.
"Wow a Bently W12" Darcy said "Oh and look here provided by your company"
"Leasing agreement right off the press" Chuck said.
"So what if we provided the Sheikhs car. Were certainty not responsible for every mechanical malfunction?"
"So it's just a coincidence then that two men who could have sent you to prison happened to die in transportation you so generously provided for them." Chuck said.
"If you'll excuse me. I'm gonna freshen up" Lily said standing up. Bart followed her.
Chuck turned to Darcy and kissed her.
"I love you" he said. "You were so amazing. I hope that Olivia is just as fierce as you. Most people are terrified of my father but not you" he replied.
She kissed him then glanced at the food.
"Sandwiches would have been so much better"
"Later" he replied.
Serena made a toast and they all cheered then everyone's phone dinged. Georgina got up and made a speech too. Everyone looked at their phones noticing Dan had posted a post about Serena. Serena got up and walked out of the room. Darcy went to stand up but Chuck stopped her.
"I…" she started.
"She needs space" he said and Darcy gave him a small smiled. She spotted Lily coming down and gestured. He glanced back "Give me a minute"
"Of course" she smiled. She looked over to where Serena had went and saw Blair talking to her. She got up and walked over to them.
"…and pie. Apple or Pumpkin?" Blair asked Serena.
"Both" Serena smiled.
"Baby and I agree" Darcy said and Serena hugged her.
"Thank you both" Serena said.
"She's your sister by blood and I'm your sister by heart"
"Please tell me that doesn't make us sisters" Darcy laughed.
"God no" Blair said "We just barely became friends. Not to mention you married the guy I like and are having his baby"
"You'll get over it" Darcy said "Plus when this little girl is born I'm sure you'll be trying to dress her in fashionable clothes"
"Between the three of us she will have style" Serena said.
They all got their pie and sat down. She felt Chuck put a hand on her back and she turned to him.
"So?" she asked.
"It didn't work" he replied
"What? How could she not believe it?" She asked
"I…" he started and she turned to where he was looking. Dan was holding his face.
"What did I miss?" she asked turning back to him.
"Nathaniel just punched Humphrey"
"Nice" she smiled then grabbed his hand. "I'm sorry hun"
"Let's go home" he replied.
"Sandwiches?" she asked with a smile on his face.
"You just had pie"
"I'm eating for two. I can have dessert before the entrée."
"Whatever you want" he said then kissed her.
They got home and walked into the kitchen. She opened the fridge and spotted the sandwiches. She grabbed them out and walked over to the bar where Chuck was sitting.
"You seriously know the way to my heart" she said.
"I try" he replied as his phone rang.
"Who's calling this late?"
"Lily." He replied then answered it "Lily, I've had all the step mothering I can handle for one day.
He put the phone on speaker and sat it in front of him and Darcy.
"Charles please listen to me" Lily replied. "I'm a fool for trusting your father all this time. I should have listened to you and Darcy. That's what I was trying to apologize to you before…"
"Bart interrupted."
"I'm on my way to Miraval for a week. I'm scared to be around your father and I fear he's coming after you too."
"I'm well aware. Unfortunately I think there is little we can do to stop him." Chuck replied and Darcy grabbed his hand "Bruce and the Sheikh's deaths won't stick in court without evidence and you made s'mores of all the records"
"Not before I carefully read each film with Cece's jewelers Loupe. She always said…"
"The best way to catch a husband in a lie" Darcy and Lily both said.
"I know she was referring to low grade diamonds but still" Lily stated. "I'll send you everything I can remember"
"Thank you"
"It's the least I can do" she replied "Charles be safe. Keep your family safe too"
"I will" he replied and they hung up. He looked at Darcy and they both smiled.
"Bass. This is Amazing!" she replied and he kissed her.
"Almost there" he replied then put his hand on her belly. "I think I just felt her"
"It's amazing isn't it?" she replied "We're gonna be great parents right?"
"We will be better than ours" he smiled then kissed her. He grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the bedroom. Tomorrow was another day and one step closer to everything.
A/N: Really hope you enjoyed.