I Love You

Nate's Birthday

Disclaimer: I only own Darcy, all other characters unless otherwise noted belong to someone else.

Darcy arrived at the Empire to talk with Jack. Chuck and her felt there was something they could do and were here to discuss it. They walked into the penthouse where Jack was removing things.

"You really have surrounded yourself with beautiful things so easy to auction off. Gotta love Ebay" Jack said.

"As much as we hate to interrupt your fun. This has gone on long enough. I want my hotel back" Chuck said. "Name your price?"

"I don't need your money Chuck"

"Then what is this all for?" Chuck said "Just to hurt me?"

"Just to hurt you? Hurting you is a noble goal. Granted you know, it wasn't all that difficult you're not the man you used to be."

"If you're referring to the fact I'm not in Thailand smoking hash with prostitutes, change is good" Chuck said.

"Young Chuck in love. Beautiful...and sad. Bart always did say you were soft"

"My father left me the company instead of you I get it"

"Instead of making harsh comments at each other which trust me I'm enjoying part of. Can we get down to business? What do you want Jack? We will do anything"

"Well there is something that caught my eye" he said eyeing her up and down. "But lets the big boys talk business"

"I'm his partner" she said getting in Jack's face.

"Cute" Jack said to her.

"Ellis its fine. I'll handle Jack"

"Bass"

"You two are so adorable"

Darcy glared at him and stormed out. She checked her phone to see if her dad had called but nothing yet. She went over to the front desk and checked the books. Just because they didn't have Chuck's portion back didn't mean she had to slack on her duties. Everything looked good so she headed home. When she got there set her things down on the counter. She checked the calendar and saw that it was Nate's birthday. She was so worried about her company she had totally forgotten. She went to go call him when an email came across from Serena about his surprise party. She took a deep breath. She needed to just get over it and go to the party.

*Blair and Serena*

Blair and Serena walked into the clothing store.

"The look on his face was so sad. I wanted to call him back and say I didn't forget your birthday. I've got this whole party planned."

"Cruel to be kind, S. Nate will be fine."

"No word from Chuck?"

"He and Darcy were sitting down with Satan this morning. They're gonna lay everything out on the table, see if there's anything in the world he could offer Jack to give up his hotel. Chuck has come so far. He's becoming the person I always knew he could be. But he could lose it all because he opened his heart to that raven-haired con artist. He should have went with his gut and signed it over to Darcy instead of her."

"They will figure it out Blair. He'll be fine he has you and he loves you. The Empire is just a hotel"

"You don't understand. The hotel was proof that Bart was wrong about Chuck. It's become who he is."

"Then you need to show him that he has so much more"

"I don't think it will help."

"Well then can you tell me why Darcy isn't returning my email about Nate's birthday? She's his best friend she needs to be there."

"She didn't trade you in for me. I have no clue"

"Maybe Chuck mentioned it. Owning a hotel together I'm sure they talk."

"He would never repeat their conversations."

"Buy this dress" Serena said changing topics still bothered that Darcy wasn't returning her email.

Darcy arrived at the party and was ambushed by Serena.

"D!"

"Hey S" she said.

"Have you seen or heard from Nate?"

"No, why would I?"

"You're his best friend"

"Still? I broke his heart"

"I think we both had a share in breaking yours" Serena said now understanding why Darcy hadn't returned her messages.

Darcy smiled and thought for a moment.

"Did you try gossip girl?"

"Genius!" Serena said "You're the best D, love ya"

"Yeah you too" she said as Serena walked away.

Chuck and Blair walked in and she walked over.

"Word?" she said.

"He's closing it"

"What! Bass he can't I'm still attached to it"

"I really don't want to discuss it now" he said and walked away.

"Grr" she said.

"Hey Darc." Vanessa said.

"Vanessa hey, how are you and Dan?"

"Good, were um great."

"Good, you deserve happiness"

"You too. I heard you and Nate broke up. I was really rooting for you two. I really liked you two together."

"Thanks I guess we were just meant to be friends, and that's okay."

"Yeah"

Nate walked in.

"Looks like the birthday boy finally showed up" she said.

Serena explained the rules of the game and Darcy walked over to him

"Happy Birthday Nate" she said.

"Thanks Darc. I missed you"

"You too" she smiled and hugged him and he walked over to Serena.

She headed out to play and eventually was killed by one of Blair's minions. She headed back to the Waldorf's and spotted Chuck.

"Wanna talk about it?"

"Not really. You?"
"What part?" she said.
"Ellis." He replied.

"Bass, what did he want?"

"Blair"

"Really?"
"Yeah."
"That's why he wants to close the hotel then? Because you denied."

"Yeah"

"I wish there was more I can do" she said and grabbed his hand.

"I know" he said.

"Hey Chuck, have you seen Blair?" Serena asked.

"I assume she's still slaying"

"She can't be her polaroid right here" Serena said holding it up.

"If you'll excuse me" Chuck said standing up and running upstairs"

"What's that all about?"

"I don't know" she lied.

A little while later Darcy walked onto the elevator and headed down stairs. She was getting ready to walk outside when Blair stormed pasted her. She turned and saw Chuck holding his face.

"What happened!?" she asked walking over to him.
"She went up there all on her own" he replied knowing Darcy would know what he was talking about.

"She went to Jack?"

"I got our hotel back"

"At the expense of Blair?"

"Ellis"
"I don't like the girl and she may have went up there on her own. But Bass was she worth it?" she asked and walked away.

"Ellis!" he shouted but she ignored him.