A/N: Hello! So I wanted to continue one of my fics, but ended up writing this one instead. I don't know, I just felt like writing Daddy Chandler and Mommy Monica. I already finished this but wanted to divide it into a number of parts. So, here's the first one. Enjoy!
Banana Pancakes
"Noooo! Please! I don't want to leave!
Can I just stay here? Please?"
"You know we can't do that sweetie. They're waiting for you."
"Why can't I just stay here forever?"
"Why can't I just be with you?"
"Everyone has to go there… You, just like everyone else, are destined to be a part of someone's life."
"Noooooooo! I won't go! Please"
"Okay, why don't you come here? I'll show something to you."
"What is it?"
"Come here, watch this."
In one wave of his magnificent hand, the sky opened and a giant book appeared…
"Just watch."
The book opened. They sat and watched the scene as it flashed in front of them.
"Don't forget to take real good care of yourself. Don't forget to eat your meals regularly, three times a day. I don't want you getting your stomach upset again. When you get dizzy, you have the medicine right here at the small pocket. Always drink your vitamins - I don't want you getting sick! Also, try your best to fold your dirty clothes carefully, so it'll still fit in your luggage okay? And most importantly, call me immediately when you land!"
"She's pretty, right?"
"No, she's beautiful!"
"Right, she's beautiful!"
"Who is she?"
"Her name is Monica Geller Bing."
"Wow, that's a very long list to remember for your husband, Mrs. Bing! And not only too many, you've reminded them to me for about ten times already today. Didn't you list them down already on a post-it note you attached to my passport?" Chandler laughingly said. He cupped her face with both hands and gave her a long searing kiss. "You're the one who's supposed to take extra care of yourself. Eat right and just relax. When you feel sick, don't come in the restaurant anymore. Also, don't hesitate to call Rachel or Phoebe, your mom or even my mom to take care of you Okay, just… call anyone. I don't want you to get stressed. Take good care. Take care, you two." He kneeled in front of his wife, kissed her still flat belly and hugged her waist.
"Honey, what are you doing? Everybody's looking at us!" She said when she noticed the stares they were getting from the people.
"Why, what's wrong with saying goodbye to my baby too? When I come back, our baby will be much bigger. Who knows if I'll still be able to hug you like this?"
"Silly, after five days our baby won't be growing by more than three inches. So, I'll still be your sexy wife when you come back."
"But five days feels like forever, Mon. I miss you already."
"I miss you already too." A tear fell from her eyes and Chandler immediately wiped it with his thumb. "I'm sorry...It's just – hormones…" she mumbled in between tears. "Sssshhhh." He tried comforting her. Well, he felt like crying too. He always hates leaving her, especially now with her condition. And five days! Five days where he'll not see her beautiful face. Five agonizing days of being away from his wife; but he had no choice. For one last time, he hugged her, so tight he's afraid he had crushed her. He'll carry her scent with him as he leave and wait for the day when he can hug and kiss her again.
"And the guy she's hugging…Who is he?"
"He is her husband, Chandler Bing."
"He looks funny..."
"He is. He loves making her laugh."
"They love each other so much."
"You think so? Why?"
"Just look at them…They are hugging each other as if they won't be seeing each other for years…
but he will only be gone for five days. That's…hmmmm…nice."
He smiled and nodded as the pages of the book turn over to another scene.
"Carly…just behave yourself…we'll make Mommy some pancakes, ok? This will be our little secret. I'll teach you how to make the most delicious pancakes ever. Did you know that pancakes are very significant to me and Mommy? Well, the first morning that we woke up together, I sneaked up early to make her breakfast – and I thought of the only meal I know I could cook well; banana pancakes. You already know that Mommy's a great chef and for her to love my pancakes is a very big thing. But that's only daddy honey; when some other boy tries to make you pancakes and ask you on a date, don't ever and I mean never – accept those pancakes. You don't know what else he mixed in there, okay? Tell daddy right away, okay?"
"The baby's so cute! And her dad's really funny!"
"She's beautiful, just like her mom! And she is funny too, like her dad."
"What's all these dating talk I've been hearing, huh?" Monica raised an eyebrow as she entered the kitchen. "You may be forgetting that our firstborn's just about to turn two."
"It's never too early to talk about these "boy things", Mon. I don't want our daughter to just date some stupid guy who'll just break her heart. That guy would get some lesson, that's for sure. Well, with a little help from your Uncle Joey. Hmm, better yet; no dating ever, okay? No other man will be good enough for you, princess! Isn't that right, Carly? Who's daddy's little princess?" The little girl in a high chair just giggled while she watched her father talk, as if understanding everything that he just said.
"You always get your daddy, don't you?" Monica said as she went closer to her daughter.
"Aren't you a daddy's girl? Aww, mommy's feeling left out." Monica said with a little pout as she kissed her daughter's head. She then proceeded to carry the toddler.
"Honey, I told you already not to carry heavy things anymore!" Chandler tried to take Carly from her.
"It's our daughter, Chandler. And, I'm still perfectly capable of carrying her. I'm pregnant, not disabled, honey." She said as she took her daughter back in her arms.
"But still…I just want to keep you happy all the time… and safe." Chandler tried to reason with her as he turned to his daughter. "Isn't that right princess? If Mommy doesn't stop being so stubborn, your little sister would feel uneasy, and then your Mommy will get all grumpy too. Then, Mommy would get stressed and unleash all of it to Daddy - Poor Daddy, right?" He said.
"I thought I was the one you're worried about? Fine, I hate to admit it but you're right, I'll try to lighten things up a little. And this little angel seems to agree with you too, so it's two-against-one." She said a little disappointed.
"But remember Carly, this is the last time you'll be on Daddy's side. You need to be in Mommy's team always – because Mommy always wins. Your Daddy just got lucky this time."
"Are you upset, honey? Well, I have something that can make you feel better – banana pancakes! But sit down there first as I finish this up. It's very special just for you." Chandler said excitedly.
"Hmmm. So, this must be why I was dragged to the kitchen this early in the morning – they smell really
delicious!" Monica beamed.
"I guess you already know that they taste delicious too." Chandler proudly said.
"You know what else is delicious?" Chandler gave his wife a suggestive wink.
"Chandler!" Monica gasped, slightly amused.
"What? Hey, what do you think it is? You're the one who has these ideas, Mon." he teased her.
"You started it, Bing." She said.
"Well, why don't we just have a taste of that other delicious thing…" He said as he leaned in to give her a quick peck on the lips.
"Chandler… This is why we're expecting our second baby so soon…"
"Can you blame me for having an extremely gorgeous wife?"
A/N: So, how was it? Please tell me what you think of it :)
