THE ONE WHERE RICHARD IS BACK

Okay, so hi! I'm new here and this is literally my first fan fiction, it is of course about one of my favorite couples in history. Monica and Chandler! So yeah. Anyways you probably want to know what my story is about, it takes place five years after season ten finishes. Chandler and Monica are married still with Erica and Jack, Ross and Rachel got married and they're only mentioned and appear once or twice since it's mainly a Mondler story. It deals with what happens five years into the future when Monica runs into Richard and his still unresolved feelings for her, and his medical condition that amplifies his obsession for Monica to a dangerous level. Probably better than it sounds but you're the judge so R&R!

Disclaimer: So yeah I don't own FRIENDS. Believe me, if I did I'd probably travel more, have a brunch with Courtney Cox or Jennifer Aniston, go to dinner with Matthew Perry, late night conversations with Lisa Kudrow, the occasional tequila shot with David Schwimmer and Matt Leblanc. Since I don't do those things you know with full certainty that I do not own FRIENDS.

CHAPTER 1

Monica and Chandler had just arrived at her parent's house, it was Christmas Eve and her parents were throwing a party, Chandler had parked the car and they took a moment to enjoy the moment when all was still and perfect. Chandler then made a funny remark, which made Monica, Jack, and Erica laugh. Monica turned to look into Chandler's eyes, those blue, blue eyes. She gave him a loving look and then kissed him, a strong and passionate kiss, when their kiss finally broke she said to him, "God, I love you," to which he responded with a simple but meaningful, "I love you too, Mon." With that being said they each opened their car doors, stepped outside, closed the door, and opened the back doors so that Jack and Erica could come out.

Erica was holding her mom's hand when she looked up to Monica and asked, "Mommy, do you think Emma is here yet?" Monica squeezed Erica's hand just a little, looked down at her 5-year-old daughter and nodded her head. "Yeah sweetie, I think cousin Emma is already here." She said with a slight smile. Monica really loved how Emma and Erica had become more than just cousins and turned into friends, after all Emma was only a year and a few months older than Erica and their bond quickly began to grow.

Adding to what Monica had just said Chandler looked at Jack and said, "You know kid, Daniel will probably be there too." Chandler said referring to Ross and Rachel's second kid, who was born a year after Rachel decided not to go to Paris and six months after Ross and Rachel got married. Jack's face broke into a wide grin and he looked over to Erica and told her a simple statement that he knew would work out exactly as planned, he said "Erica," getting her attention he continued, "I bet I can beat you to the house."

"No way," Erica responded, "you're slow, like Uncle Ross." Ross really dreaded the day that Monica accidentally let it slip that his second wife had out run him in the airport.

"Poor Erica. You're just to scared I might actually beat you!" Jack said knowing much to well that Erica had earned Monica's competitiveness.

"Fine, you know what, on the count of three. One. Two. Three." Erica said. And with that they both took off with a sprint towards the house leaving their parents alone.

Monica and Chandler were walking as they saw their kids run off and Chandler started to laugh, a smile on his face as he looked to Monica and to where their kids had run off. Monica knew what Chandler was thinking, they had a weird way of communication like that, however she still decided to play his game and asked him a simple question, "What?"

Chandler didn't skip a beat while he responded "Its just that they both have your competitive nature, both of them! I knew you'd affect one at least! But two! Gosh, imagine game night!" He laughed and then he dropped the mocking tone and stopped in his tracks grabbing a hold of Monica's arm. He turned her so that he could look directly into her eyes, and with his sweetest and most caring tone he told her something that made her heart skip a beat. He'd said, "They really are our kids."

And with that Monica knew that all the insecurities that Chandler had ever had about their kids and how they would feel to being adopted were thrown out the window. She smiled, kissed him on the lips, a slow but loving kiss, and then said "I wouldn't have it any other way" they looked into each other's eyes and time slowed for a moment, like it always did when they were together and then Chandler broke the silence "You know we should really go in, before Jack and Erica pull one of their legendary pranks" with that said they both resumed walking towards the house.

They opened the door only to find the party in full swing. There was a table filled with chips, drinks, and little plates of food, the house was decorated in very festive colors, red, green, and a hint of white were all you could see. The tree was lighted, huge, and the perfect fit for the atmosphere. They took a moment to appreciate the house as it was when they saw Monica's parents. Jack and Judy saw Monica and Chandler enter the house and were walking to greet them. Jack went to say hello to Chandler and give him a hug while Judy kissed Monica on the cheek and didn't fail to mention how her dress was too short for a family occasion, Monica swallowed the lump in her throat and said hello to her father. She then pulled Chandler aside.

Chandler had seen Judy's effects on her daughter first hand, so when Monica pulled him away he wasn't too surprised. Monica was on the verge of tears and Chandler put his hand on her lower back and offered supportive words, slowly Monica started to calm down. Especially after Chandler had mentioned how they didn't have to stay long if she wasn't comfortable. With her husband by her side Monica knew she could make it through the night.

Monica pulled Chandler into an embrace, which broke when Daniel ran through the living room with Jack behind him and something that looked like a water gun. Monica started to get anxious so Chandler quickly said, "I'll take care of it," he gave her a quick peck on the cheek and went after Jack.

Chandler's screams could be heard, "Jack Bing Geller! Don't you dare mister! Put the water gun down!"

Monica hugged herself by the elbows, she knew she had great kids, she also knew they had a knack for trouble making, she was so glad she had Chandler to help her out, otherwise she didn't know how she could have made it. From behind Monica she could hear her parents greeting someone.

Monica heard her dad say, "You made it!" And her mom exclaim, "So glad you're here! It's been too long!"

Monica heard Erica calling her name, so she turned around and crashed into someone. She began to apologize when she heard a deep voice answer her, "Its alright, Monica."

Monica hoped that voice wasn't who she thought it was, she hoped, she begged, she pleaded, she wished with all her might that voice didn't belong to the one person that turned Chandler into a green eyed monster. She hoped it didn't belong to the person who had her, let her go, and then a few years later professed his love for her and asked her to be his bride. The same person who made her doubt just how much she loved Chandler. And with that in mind, she hoped her wish had come true, but when she looked up to find the face that went with the voice, and that went with the arms that were holding her since she had turned and crashed into that same man. Knowing that her wish probably wouldn't be fulfilled she looked up and saw him, she saw Richard.

Author's Note: Sorry if it isn't great yet or too slow. I promise it'll get better. I'm open to suggestions, comments and feedback, good or bad, although I really do prefer the good. Updates are weekly for the most part, if it isn't updated within the week I just had too much to do but I won't forget I have to write. So thanks for reading! :)

-M