AN: It's a new idea I had. I don't know how some of you will react to it but it's all sorta planned in my head. It goes from scene to scene so I separated it the best I could. Enjoy and Review =)
Dan got of the plane and went towards baggage claim. He continued to roll a magazine in his hands just as he did on the flight. He hadn't been home in five years, but he still felt as if he never left. The Newark airport was still crazy, no one offered to assist you unless you looked completely lost. The travel agents batted their eyes at you in hope that you'd book a more expensive flight and lingering on to every "ummm...well maybe" a tourist said. Dan shook his head in disbelief that nothing had changed. A little girl tugged on his pant leg and her blue eyes gazed upon him. She pointed to her pink backpack coming around what she called the "big spiny thing." Dan laughed and picked up their bags. He waited around for his rented car and buckled the precious little bundle in the back.
"Daddy! Are we gonna see grandpa?"
"Yes, honey. He's so excited that we could finally make it to New York."
"I never saw his house before." The five year old replied shaking her Barbie.
"There's a few more people you have to meet."
"Is he gonna get me a cake for my birthday?"
"We may still be in New York so we'll see."
"Will mommy be there?"
Dan paused. He didn't know how to tell his daughter that her mom wasn't going to show, or she would never show up again. He clutched the wheel and just sighed. "We'll see baby, we'll see."
Rufus ran around the kitchen with multiple bags in hand. He had the table ready with cookies and toys, everything a girl turning 6 could want. He almost tripped on the rug but it didn't break his stride. Lily walked in placing her coat on a chair and laughing at her husband.
"What in the world?"
"Dan should be here any moment, it needs to be perfect."
"What does?"
"He's bringing Madison."
"Oh. So I finally get to meet her." Lily scoffed.
"Lil, don't be like that. You know Dan kept her away for his reasons."
"Well, we're all family, so she's technically my grandchild."
"Only not." Rufus mocked.
"That hurts."
"You know Dan treats you like a mom but you're not blood so if he wanted to keep his daughter away it's his choice."
"Yes, but you only saw this girl like three times, right?"
"Well, I flew out when she was born to make sure my son had it under control. Then once when she was two, then I had that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame thing, where they asked me to do commentary and Dan wrote a piece on it, so four or five."
"She's gonna hate me."
"No, she will love you and Serena and Erik. CeCe isn't coming today, right?"
"No, she's flying in for Madison's surprise birthday you're planning. Besides she loves Daniel." Lily laughed.
Dan stood outside the hotel. He glared up at the windows of the floor he once lived on. He wanted to move but his feet wouldn't allow him. Madison hugged his legs. She was just as scared as him. She would meet all sorts of people today and she wasn't sure how to feel, then again does a five year old really know how to feel?
Out from a distance he heard a familiar voice. "Humphrey?"
"Oh no, Blair."
"I see your plus one these days just keep getting younger and younger."
"Stop it, she's my daughter."
"How unfortunate for her. Have you told S yet?"
"No, we haven't spoken yet."
"Good, then let me tell her." Blair pulled out her phone.
"Blair we're 25, enough."
"Oh shut it! What's your name honey?"
"Madison." The girl responded slowly.
"Blair, don't do this, please."
"Only because Serena is coming this way now."
Dan was in panic. He looked at Madison and wanted to tell her to run inside, but he knew he couldn't conceal her forever. He had to man up and tell Serena that there was now a child, but it never took away the fact that he loved her, and still does. Life just got so complicated in that brief moment.
"Hey S! Look what Dan brought home."
"It's a little girl, what's your point B?"
"It's his spawn."
"Blair, she has feelings." Dan interjected.
"Whatever, she needs to realize being a Humphrey comes with an automatic brand of humilation." Blair replied as she walked into the hotel.
"So you had a child?"
"It's a long story, Serena but if....."
"Save it, I don't think my heart can handle hearing you feel in love and made a child."
"So much changed these past few years, it was hard to pick up a phone and call."
"I wanted to board a plane and fly to where you were. But you never told me."
"It was better that I didn't."
"Maybe I could of stopped you from moving on Dan, having this child."
"Madison changed my life. Just like you did Serena. This little girl you see means everything to me."
"I remember when I was your everything." Serena looked down at the concrete.
"You can be. I still...."Dan searched for the words and Madison gazed into Serena's eyes.
"Mommy?" Madison hugged Serena's waist.
"No sweetie, no." Serena petted the little girl's blone hair.
AN: Before you get all giddy, Serena WILL NOT be the mom. I'm not changing it half way through, it will totally take away for this beautiful scene I have planned. And no, she doesn't not have amnesia and forgot she had the baby Laura =P. I know you're all upset she's not the mom but once you see what happens you'll love me again lol.