"It has been five months since Monica and Chandler separated. Monica wanted to keep up appearances in front of her friends and family. Chandler stayed in the guest room for a few months before finally moving into a hotel. It was Christmas time and Monica was holding the annual Christmas dinner at their home. Chandler and Monica put aside their differences to come together for their friends and family

"Chandler walks up to the front door of a home that he was once happy in. He rings the doorbell because he no longer has a key. Monica appears at the front door with in her red dress that she wore on the night of their engagement. She had on the pink apron she wore when she made candy for the neighbors. The two pieces of clothing were reminding Chandler of why he loved her." Chandler looks at Monica and she manages to put a smile on her face./p
"Hello Chandler

"Hello Monica"

"I'm so glad you made it" Monica said.

"You know I wouldn't miss it. Where are the kids?"

"They are upstairs getting ready."

"I brought them gifts."

The kids were aware that their father was right downstairs. They hadn't seen him in a few weeks. At the top of the stairs, they looked down to see him. They began running towards him. "DADDY!" little Erica and Jack yelled.

"No running down the stairs" Monica exclaimed.

Chandler wrapped his arms around his two children and pulled them in for a big hug. Monica looked at them lovingly. She was caught up in the moment and rushed to the kitchen. Chandler watched as she dashed to the kitchen but then he went back to play with his kids.

"Did you bring us presents?

"I sure did. Why don't you open them while I go talk to your mommy."

While the kids tore into their gifts, Chandler walked into the kitchen and saw Monica standing by the oven. Her arms were crossed and she was staring at the oven. "Monica, are you okay?

"Of course! I am just checking the turkey and making sure everything is set.

"I know I am not much of a help during the holidays but do you need me to do anything?" Chandler said.

"Thank you but everything is fine.

"Since everything is fine in here, I will go back in there with the kids. Are you sure you don't need anything."

"Chandler everything is fine! All we need to do is get through this dinner and then we can live the lives we have been living for these last months."

Chandler had a hurt look on his face and began to back out of the kitchen. Monica put her hands through her hair and took a deep breath.

Jack and Judy arrived and Chandler greeted them.

"Hello Chandler. You look nice." Judy said.

"This boy continues to clean up nice. Right Judy?"

"Thank you! You two look nice as well.

Judy looked around.

"Where's Monica?"

"She is in the kitchen finishing up dinner."

"I'll go see if she needs any help.

Jack put his hand over Chandler's shoulder and pulled him towards the living room.

"Come on, Chandler let's go watch tv."

Judy approached Monica. Monica was fiddling with her ring

"Is everything okay?"

"Things are fine! Why wouldn't they be fine? Everything is fine. I need to get everything ready for dinner"

Monica stormed out of the kitchen.

Judy walked to the living room pulled Jack from the couch.

"Jack, I think something is bothering Monica.

"Should I talk to her?"

"Not now. We should just try and enjoy the festivities."