Author's Note: This is a revised copy of Goodbye My Soul Mate. After reading the previous version, it looked to "rushed" and I realize that a lot of key content was taken out and a lot of chapters lacked elaboration or detail. Even if you have already read/commented on the original, I am hoping you will do the same here.

Update: This is a repost from an earlier story. However I am merging 'Goodbye My Soul Mate' and 'Welcome To My Life' as one story, instead of two seperate stories

Tragic News

"Where to, buddy", the cab driver asked as he picked up Chandler from the hotel. "Will Rogers airport, please". Chandler hated working in Tulsa and hated being so far away from Monica, but the money was good. Besides he was only gone 4 days out of the week, and when you look at it like that, it's not so bad. "Many people don't see their wives or family for weeks at a time", Chandler thought to himself as he tried to put everything into perspective. Plus it made the time they did have, all the more special.

The cab driver pulled into the terminal and Chandler got out, collected his bags and paid the taxi fare before entering the gates. "Wow, the airport is really crowed", he thought to himself as he waded thru a sea of people to get thru security and headed for the gate. He was about an hour early and called Monica to let her know he was at the airport. "Ok, I'll see you in a bit...and I love you". Chandler smiled and said "I love you too".

Monica hated the fact that Chandler had to travel so much, but understood that it was either Tulsa or no job at all. But still, it broke his heart each time he had to leave again. Chandler killed time by playing his Game Boy, while waiting for the flight. Eventually the gate agent got on the speaker, announcing the flight to New York La Guardia was now boarding. Chandler headed for the desk, presented his ticket and sat down and fastened his seat belt. Their 5 year anniversary was the next day and Chandler had booked them for the whole weekend at a bed-and-breakfast in Vermont. For the first time, it seemed like nothing could go wrong, and for Chandler, that was a little unsettling.

Meanwhile Ross was at his apartment watching a TV show about dinosaurs. Rachel had gone to work, and Monica came in, with 2 dresses and said "Ross, which of these dresses do you like"? Ross didn't even turn around and said the one in your left hand. "Ross", Monica scolded, "You didn't even look". Ross sighed and said "Ok, so the dress in your right hand". Monica was getting annoyed and said "Ross why don't...", Ross still glued to the TV said "Whatever, quit bugging me right now".

"Ok, well I have to go to the airport and pick Chandler up, anyway" and left the apartment. As she was driving down the highway, a speeding car rammed into her from behind, causing Monica to lose control of the car as it flipped over several times, before resting against a guard rail. Witnesses rushed to pull her from the smoking wreckage as she winced in pain. A few minutes later, which seemed like a eternity, and an ambulance approaches and calls for an airlift

"Where... where are you taking me", Monica moaned and the paramedic says "Ma'am, we're taking you to Beth Israel. "My hus...husband. I was picking... him up from La Guardia". The paramedic said Monica was quite bad and they needed to get her to the hospital, right away. "Please call my friend", Monica said as she gave Phoebe's phone number. They gently placed her in the helicopter before taking off for the hospital.

Chandler's plane arrives and he goes to get his bags and heads to where Monica usually waits for him, but finds Phoebe instead. "Hey, Pheebs", he greeted with a hug as they head down to Phoebe's taxi as they get in. "Where's Monica at", Chandler asks, to which Phoebe does not answer. She misses the exit to Greenwich Village Hey Pheebs, need a map. That was our exit". Phoebe turned around and by that time, Chandler could see she was crying. "I'm sorry, Phoebe. The way your going is just fine and dandy". Phoebe wiped her eyes and said "We're going to the hospital".

"Hospital? Why are we going to the hospital"? Chandler asked and Phoebe, as gently as she could, said something happened to Monica. "Oh God. Oh my God", Chandler panicked. Phoebe put her hand on Chandler's shoulder, trying to calm him down and when Chandler was able to catch his breath, he asked how bad the wreck was. "Sweetie, the wreck was real bad. They had to airlift Monica to the hospital". Phoebe could sense the panic and fear building inside of Chandler and said "We need to think good thoughts, honey". And Chandler tried to think good and loving thoughts, but the worst case scenario kept playing over and over in his head.

The trip to the hospital seemed to take forever, but in reality only took about 30 minutes. They rush into the hospital and catch up with the others. Rachel hugs Chandler, crying and Ross, thru tears, said it didn't look good. All of the sudden Chandler felt faint and sick as he darted for the restroom as Ross went to make sure he was OK. He could hear Chandler coughing and heaving in the stall and went out and asked Phoebe to get a cup from the next door cafe.

Ross handed a cup of water to Chandler and asked if he was OK, but Chandler just shook his head. They go back to the others as Phoebe hands Chandler some ginger ale, saying it would help with the queasiness. About half an hour passes and Chandler goes back to the Nurse's Station for what seems like the millionth time to try and get information about Monica, but information was not available. Frustrated and scared Chandler nervously paces across the lobby.

Phoebe tells him to sit down and gently massages his shoulders, trying to get him to relax and calm down. Chandler got up and went back to the Nurse's Station and angrily demanded to know what was going on. Rachel takes his hand and gently escorts him to the waiting area, saying that when the nurse hears something, they will let him know. A few minutes pass and a doctor approaches and said "Mr Bing"?

Chandler stood up, nervous and shaky and says "I'm Chandler Bing. How is Monica doing". Chandler does not like the expression on his face as it is solemn and serious and says "We should talk in my office. Ross stood up and replied that he was going, too but the doctor said he would talk with everybody, but right now just wanted to speak with Chandler.

The gang hugged as Phoebe encouraged Chandler to keep thinking good thoughts. Chandler followed the doctor to his office, and the doctor invited him to sit down. The doctor showed X-rays, where Monica had a broken leg and broken arm, but said those were the least of the problems as Monica suffered massive internal injuries that could not be corrected. Chandler matter-of-factly asked what that meant and the doctor advised, as gently as he could, Monica was not going to survive the night.

Chandler asked the doctor why this happened, and the doctor simply replied there were no easy answers and the doctor asked if he wanted to inform the rest of the gang or if he wanted the doctor to. Chandler took a few minutes to regain his composure and said he would tell them. The doctor also said there was a Chaplin at the hospital, in case anybody need to speak with somebody. Chandler nodded, and went back to his friends, never feeling so lost and alone