Around 11, everyone left the hospital in two groups: Monica with Rachel and Chandler with Joey.

Joey and Chandler went to explore London some more because Chandler felt bad about abandoning him their first day. However, Joey wasn't really appreciative of this right now because Chandler was in a sour mood. For what reason, he didn't know.

"Hey Chandler: Look! It's Big Ben!" Joey said, pointing up at the giant clock as they were passing the Palace of Westminster.

Chandler looked up without an expression change in his face.

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever" Chandler said, coldly.

Joey looked at him with an angered expression. "You know what, if you want to go back to the hotel, go! I only agreed to this because we hardly spent any time together this entire trip!"

"Oh, I'm so sorry honey. Let's work this out. I don't want a divorce. Think of the kids" Chandler said, sarcastically with a mock worried look on his face.

"Just what is your problem? You were fine this morning and now you're acting like a total buzzkill" Joey said, exasperated.

Chandler suddenly felt bad. He gave a sigh and said "I'm sorry. I'm just peeved right now"

"About what?" Joey asked.

"Well….about Richard, you know? I mean he just shows up all of a sudden with no warning after 2 years of not hearing from him?" Chandler asked.

"What does it matter? We like Richard, don't we? Remember when you and me saw him as a dad?" Joey asked, giving a chuckle at the memory.

"Yeah...I mean I do like Richard but….I don't know, it just feels wrong, you know? He suddenly comes back, asking Monica on a date like that?" Chandler asked.

Joey shrugged. "It's not really a date. Rachel's going to be there, isn't she? If it's a date, then he's on a date with both Monica and Rachel…..come to think of it: the lucky bastard"

Chandler just looked at his friend with annoyance. "Be serious about this, Joe"

"Why do you care so much, anyway? Since when did you start caring about Monica's love life?" Joey asked.

Chandler stayed silent for a moment. "I don't know…...I mean…..I guess I'm just worried about her, that's all"

He didn't feel right lying like that but he didn't know what else to do. It didn't feel right telling Joey or anyone about him and Monica. At least now right now.

"Well there's no need to worry, Chandler. Monica's a big girl. She can take care of herself. Right now, focus on you and how you're going to score tonight with this Veronica chick" Joey said with a grin.

Chandler looked up in slight confusion. "Who?"

Joey got a confused look on his face. "You know...your date?"

"Oh! Yes, yes! Of course. Yeah. I'm looking forward to it….I really am" Chandler said, practically whispering the 'I really am' part but it was just loud enough for Joey to hear it. This caused his confusion to grow, not shrink.

Chandler was known for acting weird but Joey felt like this was overkill even for him. He'd been acting strange all morning. Why, he had no idea and he was not sure at all if he was interested in finding out.


*Bistro*

Monica, Rachel and Richard were seated together at a table. Monica and Richard were recalling funny memories while Rachel just eating her tomato bisque.

"And when we told my mom and dad about us, remember how Ross just took the bat away from dad?" Monica asked, laughing.

"I'm glad he did. If he didn't, I think I would have known first hand how Jack really felt about us being together" Richard said.

Monica and Richard gave another chuckle. Rachel just joined in out of obligation which both of her tablemates took notice of.

"Sorry, Rach. We're making this awkward for you, aren't we?" Richard asked.

"Hm, oh no. I just love hearing nothing but stories about you two being together while I just awkwardly sit here and eat my soup" Rachel said with a sickly sweet smile.

"You're right, Rach. Richard, let's talk about something else" Monica said.

Richard took a sip of his glass of water and nodded. "Ok. How do the both of you like Ross's new wife?"

This was not the best question to ask given the circumstances.

"...She's nice" Rachel said in an awkward tone, not exactly feeling better about the change of subject.

"Yeah, she really is. They really are a cute couple. They connect so well together" Monica said.

"They must have to get married so fast like they did" Richard said.

"Yeah. Well I think this is going to last this time, I really do. Ross deserves to be happy" Monica said.

"I agree. Even though they're not here with us right now, I'd like to propose a toast to the newlyweds" Richard said, raising his glass of water.

Monica raised her glass as well while Rachel just stayed still. It wasn't before Monica nudged her before she lifted her glass.

"To Ross and Emily: May their marriage be long and filled with nothing but the purest love and happiness God can bestow" Richard said.

They all clinked their glasses (With Rachel's barely even moving from her had) and took a sip of their drinks.

Rachel excused herself to go to the bathroom to let off some enhancing steam building inside her. That left Monica and Richard alone. Monica left a mental note to strangle Rachel the first opportunity she got.

After a few moments of awkward silence, Richard decided to be the one to break the tenison.

"So…..how have you been?" Richard asked.

"I've been good. I got this new job at this Italian restaurant called Alessandro's" Monica said.

"Yeah, I've heard about that. It's been getting some rave reviews ever since they got a new chef. I just didn't know it was you" Richard said.

Monica had to smile at that. She loved compliments, especially ones about her food.

"Thank you….so how are things in the Ophthalmologist world?" Monica asked.

Richard shrugged. "Not bad. Same as it's always been I guess"

"That's good. So you haven't found anyone else since me, huh?" Monica asked.

Richard shook his head no. "Not really….to be honest, I sort of fell under pretty bad after we broke up….it wasn't easy getting over you"

Monica nodded. "I understand….If we're being honest here, getting over you was the hardest thing ever. I didn't sleep for days"

"...Do you ever still….think about me?" Richard asked.

Monica looked at him for quite some time before nodding slightly. "Only sometimes…...like I said before, getting over you was the hardest thing I ever had to do. I hardly ever let myself think about it"

This caused Richard's interest to peak. "Oh...listen…..I have to be honest….I didn't really come to see your brother"

Monica's eyebrow raised. "Excuse me?"

"Well no, don't get me wrong. He is part of the reason but there's really one bigger reason why I came…..I came here to tell you that I still love you"