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I was hoping to post this a little sooner but got delayed! At least it's faster than my last chapter haha… Anyway thank you all so much for your comments and follows! It means so much and really encourages me to continue this story! It's kind of taken on a mind of its own. I might a little later do a cross over with another favorite show of mine currently…and I'll let that show be a surprise! Ha! But I hope you guys enjoy this chapter. The big wedding will be next chapter!
Chapter 32: Video Chats and Empty Threats
The loft was swarming with NYPD officers and techs. Once Dan and Blair had agreed to alert the authorities of Georgina and Dimitri's plans things had escalated quickly and here they were about to have one last video chat with Georgina to set up the "exchange" of Milo.
Blair was so stressed she could feel the tension migraine coming on.
"Mr. Humphrey, Ms. Waldorf." A man suddenly greeted them reaching out his hand to Dan. "My name is Detective Mark Collins. I can't thank you enough for stepping forward and giving us this opportunity."
Dan smiled and shook the Detective's hand.
"It was the right thing to do."
"Right, even so, doing the right thing is never easy, especially when it comes to Dimitri." Detective Collins added. "I've been chasing this bastard for 6 years now. It will be a great achievement to finally get him into custody."
An officer called for Detective Collins and he politely excused himself.
"What time is it?" Blair asked nervously.
"10 til." Dan answered back immediately. His voice was thick but intense. She could feel the tension radiating off of him as well
Blair took his hand and squeezed it. He squeezed back reassuringly forcing a smile on his lips. Liv watching this exchange spoke up.
"You two will do fine." She reassured them from behind the kitchen bar. "We have practiced this many times. Just tell Georgina you will meet at the park where you first exchanged Milo before."
Blair nodded but it didn't really help her nerves.
Detective Collins suddenly appeared at Dan's side.
"Here" He said handing Dan and Blair wires.
"Is this necessary?" Blair asked unsure. This was all a little too much.
"Yes." He said matter of factly. "We are set up in the bedroom so if anything goes wrong I'll be able to direct you."
"Goes wrong?" Blair started. "What do you mean…"
"Blair." Dan sighed laying a hand on her shoulder. "It will be okay. He is just trying to help."
"It's just standard protocol Ms. Waldorf." Detective Collins smiled.
"Of course it is." Blair sighed heavily while she let Detective Collins wire her ear and loop the battery pack into her belt.
"Good Luck." Detective Collins smiled before waving for Liv to follow him. She nodded and followed after him giving Dan and Blair a thumbs up.
"I seriously could strangle her right now." Blair rolled her eyes.
"Remember you're wired." Dan whispered with a grin.
"Ugh." Blair shook her head rubbing her temples. "What time is it now?"
"2 til." Dan sighed straightening the screen.
"I love you Dan." Blair suddenly said. He looked at her to find her smiling at him.
"I love you too." He smiled back.
The computer then lit up with an incoming message for video chat.
"Here we go." Dan sighed clicking on the respond.
The screen flashed to Georgina's smiling face, making Blair's stomach churn uncomfortably.
"Well well." Georgina grinned looking at them and then behind them at the loft. "I honestly thought you weren't going to pick up. Fortunately for you I was wrong."
"Let's just get this over with." Blair glared.
"Ooo, touchy. Did I hit a nerve B?" Georgina beamed.
"Enough Georgina." Dan interrupted sternly. "Are you arriving into town as planned?"
Georgina looked annoyed at Dan's interjection but answered him none the less.
"Give or take a day." She said simply.
"Well when is it?" Dan asked agitated. "We were hoping to know our time line here."
"Time line for what?!" Georgina snapped.
"To say goodbye to our son!" Blair snapped back.
"He is not your son!" Georgina flamed.
"He is our son!" Dan flamed back. "We have loved and raised Milo like he is our own!"
A voice came over on the wire into Dan and Blair's ears.
"Let's cool this down guys." Detective Collins voice came over.
Dan took a deep breath and tried to start over again but it was Blair who spoke up first.
"Look Georgina. I have come to love Milo as my own." She spoke softly. "Believe when I say that no one is more surprised about that then I am. I didn't think it possible, but he is such a sweet loving boy and it breaks my heart that I have to say goodbye to him…probably just as much as it hurt for you to say goodbye to him."
Georgina watched Blair for a moment before answering.
"Yes Blair it was hard to let him go, but at the time I believed it was the best thing for him. That he would be safe…"
"And he was and has been…" Blair started. "…Georgina you were an amazing mother to do that for him, to keep him out of harm's way, so can you understand why Dan and I are so hesitant to let him go back into it? Why were scared?"
Georgina took a deep breath but didn't grow angry much to Dan's surprise.
"I understand what your saying—that it looks like I'm being selfish in missing him only to put him into more danger, but I've come to realize that with Dimitri there is always going to be something in his line of work, but he has kept me safe, and will most certainly keep Milo safe—you have my word on that."
"And Dimitri…" Dan spoke up, "…Do we have his word on that as well?"
"You do."
The sound of Dimitri's russian voice in the back ground scared Blair so much that she nearly fell of her seat if it wasn't for Dan's grasp on her arm. She had a feeling he was holding on to her for help as well. They watched as Dimitri came out of the shadows behind Georgina, planting a kiss on her cheek.
"I'm so happy this conversation has taken a positive turn…" Dimitri continued, "I was afraid I might have to…ah…take things into my own hands."
Blair was shaking and fought to keep her composure. She didn't like the way Dimitri was looking at her, and neither did Dan.
"No need for that Dimitri." Dan spoke firmly putting a protective arm around Blair. "We just want this all to work out best for Milo."
"Ah yes. Smart of you…." Dimitri chuckled. "My new wife is smart no? Leaving my son with an intelligent man."
"Your new wife?" Blair couldn't help but choke out.
"YES!" Beamed Georgina holding up the huge rock of a diamond. "We tied the knot last week in Italy."
"Georgina…" Dimitri said warningly. "They are not concerned about our travels, eh?"
Georgina took the hint and remembered herself, nervously pulling her hand away from the camera. Dan watched Dimitri's frowning face slip back into the shadows as a distant voice called his name.
"Well…Congratulations!" Blair forced out in her best fake voice. "Really that's great Georgina. Dan and I are happy for you…aren't we Dan?"
"Sure of course." Dan forced out as well. "Congratulations."
"Oh well look at me stealing all of your thunder Blair!" Georgina spurted. "I heard a little rumor that the wedding was moved up? Is that true?"
Blair and Dan exchanged shock looks of surprise.
"Ahh…" Blair stuttered.
"Nothing gets by my Dimitri." Georgina beamed. "It wouldn't have anything to do with Milo would it?"
Dan felt himself starting to panic but Blair took the reins.
"It had everything to do with Milo." Blair answered matter of factly. Dan gave her a shocked look.
"Ms. Waldorf…" Detective Collins warned on the wire.
"Milo has been looking forward to our wedding so much…" Blair started emotionally, "…we just couldn't do it without him…" She could feel the tears coming and she wasn't even trying. It was the truth in the statement. Milo was a part of them and deserved to be there on their day—it was his just as much as theirs.
Dan reached his arm out and around her cradling her into his side, his other hand stroking her hair soothingly.
"I see." Georgina murmured softly over the computer speakers. "Well at least you two will have one more happy moment with him."
Blair wanted to strangle Georgina. Tell her what a stupid bitch she was, and that she would never have Milo. But she forced on her fake smile and nodded politely to the camera in thanks to Georgina.
"When should we meet you?" Dan asked breaking the silence.
Georgina seemed grateful for the shift in conversation.
"In three days there will be a package left at the loft. It will be an untraceable cell phone. We will have further communications with you from there." Georgina smiled.
"Wait why?" Blair asked confused.
"Dimitri doesn't trust anyone…he likes to use several lines of communication. You can call it a nervous tick if you will, but he says it has kept him alive so far so it can only be good right?" Georgina laughed.
"Right." Blair whispered looking at Dan unsure.
"Okay so we get the phone and then wait for further instruction." Dan sighed.
"Perfect." Georgina smiled. "I can't wait to see and hold my little boy!"
Blair felt suddenly sick and felt herself tilter a little.
"We will see you soon." Dan murmured as he hit the end button.
As soon as the call ended Blair was in Dan's arms, her sobs uncontrollable. He held her tightly to him. She wasn't sure but she thinks he was crying too.
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An hour later Blair had calmed down enough to sip the tea Dan had made her, and watched as the NYPD packed up their equipment and began to exit the loft. She glanced silently at Detective Collins and Liv spoke quietly in the kitchen. Dan sat next to her. His head in his hands kneeling forward in thought.
"That was well played." Detective Collins smiled suddenly appearing next to the couch. "You two did very well and we got some new information that we can follow up on. It will help the case."
Blair reached for another tissue Dan offered and tried to smile in thanks to the Detective, but was simply too exhausted to care.
"Thank you Detective Collins." Dan nodded.
"Alright then, I will leave Liv to it." Detective Collins stepped aside letting Liv in as he exited.
"I so proud of both of you." She started off. "That was not an easy thing to do."
Her tone was soft and caring. Blair actually believed her.
"What's next?" Blair asked quietly.
"Well I'd suggest that you two concentrate on your wedding now. You won't have direct contact with Dimitri and Georgina until after so I think you should just enjoy the next few days. I mean, it's supposed to be the happiest day of your life right?" Liv laughed.
Dan and Blair laughed too.
"Yeah something like that." Dan smiled reaching for Blair's hand.
"Alright well, you two have a nice night." Liv nodded grabbing her purse.
"You too Liv." Dan waved as she exited.
Dan got up and walked over to the loft door, locking the bolt firmly behind her. Blair knew how he felt. She just wanted to be left alone with Dan. No more drama. No more Georgina or talk about losing Milo.
He walked over then and sat beside her, pulling her into his embrace. She rested against him comfortably feeling herself start to relax in his arms.
"You were amazing." Dan finally spoke.
She lifted her head slightly to look at his, a smile forming at the end of her lips.
"So were you."
He leaned down and kissed her forehead pulling her tighter against him.
They sat there for another moment in silence enjoying the peace and quiet. Letting the dramatic events of the night dissolve and disintegrate around them by the sheer power of their embrace.
This was a place Blair always felt safe. This was a place where things were possible and nothing could stand in their way—and she never wanted it to end…this feeling of love, respect, and trust. All because the man she loved held her. The power of that thought made her smile. She shifted herself closer to him and felt his excitement firm against her hip. She looked up and met her eyes with his. His gaze flamed with desire which made her own body flush in response.
"I need you." He whispered pulling her tighter against him. Blair turned herself and slowly straddled Dan, her eyes never leaving his.
"Take me." She whispered back.
The first kiss was quick and passionate. She felt him moan as she rolled her hips seductively against his own, the friction fueling their passion further. Dan's hands snaked up under her skirt, squeezing her hips pulling her closer if it was possible, as she ripped frantically at his buttons revealing his bare chest. His hand slipped under her panties stroking her hot center. She let her head fall back in ecstasy, as Dan nipped on her neck teasingly.
The second kiss was deep and slow as Dan slowly transitioned Blair under him on the couch. She reached down and fought with his trouser buttons until she was holding the full length of him, stroking and rubbing. She heard his breath catch and squeaked in surprise as he ripped open her shirt, sending her own button flying across the living room, as he greedily took her breast into his mouth sucking and biting vigorously. She arched against him invitingly as the pleasure of his mouth engulfed her but left her wanting more. She reached down and grasped him again pulling him towards her center. He answered ripping the remainder of her panties down and thrusting himself hard and deep inside of her. She screamed in pleasure and gasped for air as he pulled out fully and re-thrusted hard and deep once again feeling her body quiver. He took her quick then, reaching between them and taking her breast into his mouth, bringing into sweet release with him.
The third kiss was soft and gentle. Dan laid his head back down on Blair's naked chest, his hand stroking her breast. He let the full weight of his body rest against hers, their quick heart beats beginning to slow together, as she ran her hands through his black locks. The tension and worries from earlier had all melted away leaving Blair the freedom to look forward—for the first time in a while—to her wedding day.
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Blair had never before been so thankful for her family and friends. Her mother, Lily, and Serena had helped her tackle wedding preparations and with a lot of hard work and a couple of threats they had succeeded in a beautiful evening wedding in Central Park. Blair could just cry she was so happy. She would never admit this to Dan, but selfishly she was worried she wouldn't get her dream wedding. Even thinking that she felt dirty and self-centered. They were doing this for Milo and she wouldn't do it any other way again, but somewhere deep inside was that little girl who had dreamt of the perfect wedding, and thanks to the people she loved and called family, she would get it.
"Blair?"
Blair looked up from her day dreaming thoughts to see her mother open the loft door peering around disgustedly before smiling at the sight of her daughter. Blair laughed to herself. Even after she had spruced up the loft her mother would never approve.
"Hello mother." Blair beamed getting up from the couch to greet her mother.
They hugged tightly, something Blair had become thankful for. Over the past couple years their relationship had really bloomed.
"My beautiful daughter." Eleanor smiled, her eyes glistening. "You're getting married tomorrow. I just simply can't believe it."
"Mother are you crying?" Blair smiled back, feeling her own eyes start to water a bit.
"It's my motherly right you know." Eleanor playfully scolded, but Blair threw her arms around her mother once again and hugged her tightly.
"I love you." She whispered softly into her mother's ear.
"I love you more my dear." Eleanor whispered back.
"MmmHmm." Came a sudden clearing of throat.
Blair looked up to see Serena and Lily standing awkwardly in the doorway, arms filled with bags.
"Oh Lily, Serena! Come in!" Blair smiled, wiping a loose tear from her eye.
"I'm so sorry." Lily apologized, "I do believe we ruined a perfect loving moment there."
"Nonsense." Eleanor dismissed with the wave of her hand. "Here Lily let me help you with those. They look heavy."
"Lily what all did you bring?" Blair asked looking at the bags.
"Well my dear, since you wouldn't let us throw you a proper Bachelorette, we figured we would bring the party to you."
"Lily…" Blair started.
"It's nothing crazy B." Serena interceded for her mother. "It's just going to be the four of us and mother hired Hank from your favorite spa to bring his team in and perform massages."
"A little spa treatment before your wedding day is always a good thing." Lily said with a wink. "I should know."
They all laughed.
"Thank you Lily." Blair smiled hugging Lily. "It is just what I need."
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Dan sat and watched his son sleep peacefully across from him on the couch. Their day had been a busy one with first heading downtown with Nate for lunch, then heading over to Cyrus's office to finish off some paperwork for the wedding, and then heading out with his father for dinner. His dad had thought it appropriate to go to the fair in town and Milo had exhausted himself with ride after ride after ride. Even all the cotton candy the boy consumed wasn't enough to keep his little eyes open on the car ride home. Blair probably wouldn't approve he thought laughing to himself.
"I remember when you that little." His father's voice came from behind him. Dan looked up to see his father offering him a cup of coffee which he took greatfully.
"I use to love the fair too." Dan laughed.
"That you did. Jenny hated the rides but you couldn't get enough." Rufus smiled at the memory.
Dan smiled to himself to letting his mind take him back to simpler days when the only problems he had were friends at school and fighting with his parents to do his homework. Everything now felt so intense and so real. The fear of losing Milo scared him more then he let on. He had to be strong for Blair and he would be, but this feeling he had scared him. The feeling of uncertainty.
"It's going to be ok son." Rufus interrupted his thoughts.
"Your good at that you know." Dan looked up and smiled at his dad.
"I'm supposed to be." Rufus chuckled. "Are you afraid that the case won't hold up in court? You have a strong one and with Cyrus…"
"It's not that." Dan interrupted. "I know that Cyrus and Liv are doing everything and that we have a strong case, but Dad, Dimitri is in the Russian mob. He doesn't play by the rules."
Rufus's face tensed at the worry in his son's voice.
"You're afraid that legal custody won't stop him." Rufus frowned.
"Yes. Even if we get custody of Milo and win every court case it wouldn't matter the man." Dan admitted defeatedly. "He could be in custody and still cause damage if he wanted too."
"Dan you have the law on your side and that has to account for something." Rufus tried encouragingly.
"Yeah and it does but I am just afraid I won't be able to protect them from all the crap that is going to be coming our way here the next couple of months. I just don't know what to expect and everything is up in the air…"
"Dan." Rufus stopped his son. He sat down next to him on the couch his hand taking a firm grasp on Dan's shoulder. "You are a great father and are going to be a great husband. I am so proud of the man you have become and I don't doubt for one moment that you won't be able to protect Blair and Mio no matter what happens."
Dan felt the sting of tears and firmly put his hand on his fathers with a short nod of appreciation.
"Thanks Dad. That really…I really needed to hear that."
"I love you son." Rufus smiled pulling him in for a hug.
"I love you too." Dan smiled hugged back.
"Besides," Rufus added pulling back. "You have all of us- your family and friends, who will stand by and support you no matter what. You and Blair are not and will never be alone in this."
Dan smiled nodding his head.
"Thanks Dad."
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A massage was just what Blair Waldolf needed. It wasn't until Hanks firm hands had started to massage the knots from her neck and shoulders did she realize just how much she needed it. She and Serena had been set up in the bedroom while her mother and Lily had been set up in the living room. She could hear her mother and Lily laughing from time to time making her and Serena laugh as well.
Blair looked down at her buzzing phone and saw the text alert from Dan. She opened it immediately.
Tomorrow I get to call you my wife. I am the luckiest man in the world. Sleep tight my love.
Blair felt her heart swell instantly at the words.
Sleep well my soon to be husband because tomorrow night you won't get any… ;)
She laughed to herself as she could imagine his face and the instant desire that he would feel for her. The instant desire she felt for him in that moment too to be exact. Ugh, if only they could just…
"Blair who are you texting? It better not be Dan…" Serena's voice cut through Blair's vivid day dream. She looked up suddenly caught.
"Tradition says nothing about text messages." She grinned at Serena. Serena rolled her eyes but didn't argue further, laying her head back down against the massage bed.
"I swear you two." Serena laughed against the bed.
"I miss him and it's only been a day." Blair admitted with a longing smile turning her face toward Serena.
"Ugh." Serena laughed. "Well then you WILL have something to look forward to."
"Yes we will." Blair agreed sighing.
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"Dimitri!" Georgina's voice echoed down the hallway.
Dimitri rolled his eyes and shook his head at his brothers as Georgina flew open his office door.
"Can't you see we are having a private meeting my love?" Dimitri glared at his wife.
Georgina paid no attention to Alik and Leo, and instead handed Dimitri a letter.
"Just came for you. Thought you would like to read it."
Dimitri gave his new wife a displeasing look, but knew from her tone and hand on her hip the importance of her visit.
"Leave us." Dimitri requested, sending his brothers highly annoyed brothers out of the room. Dimitri took the letter from Georgina. "This better be good." He warned.
"Oh I think you'll be pleased. Pissed. But pleased." She glared with confidence.
Dimitri looked over the letter, his eyebrows rising, a smile forming on his lips.
"Ahh…So I was right." He boasted sending Georgina a grin. "The NYPD is involved."
"Yes you were, as always my love." Georgina surrendered folding her arms. "So what now?"
"Now I pay Daniel a visit. I do not make empty threats."
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Oh no whats going to happen now!? Haha! Hope you guys liked/loved/enjoyed!