Gossip Girl ended 2008 with a bang last Monday in "O Brother, Where Bart Thou?"

In particular, the bombshell dropped in the very last line by Rufus - was it a boy or a girl? - has sparked great discussion in our Round Table and forum.

Here's a little update on the Lily-Rufus love child from Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly, who addresses it as part of his spoiler Q&A session ...

Q: Last Monday's episode of Gossip Girl was devastating! I don't know how I'll wait until January. Please give me some good news to hold me over!

A: Lily and Rufus' love child is coming to town! Eventually! According to one of my Gossip Girl insiders, Eric, Serena, Jenny and Dan's half sibling is not expected to show up until April or May at the earliest. Also, I'm told no final decision has been made about the little bastard's gender, but, c'mon, it's got to be a girl. For the cat fight potential alone!

When will we get to meet Rufus and Lily's child, and under what circumstances? Let us know your theories on this intriguing Gossip Girl development!

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