Monica sat as her husband gorged himself on this simple fare. It took so little to make him happy these days. It was as if he had spent his whole life trying to find the love he didn't have as a child.
There was one thing in common, she herself had felt unloved as a child. This was possibly the single cause of her overeating and her weight problems. Added to the fact that she was constantly being compared to her overachieving brother.
"How is it?' she asked.
"Delicious, why aren't you eating?" he asked as he noticed her not enjoying the simple meal.
"I just wanted to watch you enjoy. That has always been the best part of cooking for you." Monica lied. She wanted to scream it and shout it.
"I'm pregnant."
But Monica wanted to wait. This was such big news. There had been so many false alarms and she could still hear the words of the doctor who predicted it would never happen. There were the miscarriages and the tears after they moved.
The last one was so painful , right after the move to Westchester. But she was surrounded by the love of her husband, two wonderful little babies, and the most loving friends in the world. Even her mother held her hand and assured her that her doctor could be wrong. She had been told the same thing and now she had two children who as adults made her proud.
"Well I'm done . So it's time for presents." he smiled and walked over to the couch. Taking the package from his briefcase, he handed it to Monica.
"Wonder what it is?" she asked. She tore the paper from the small box and opened it. Her eyes opened with wonder as she took the bracelet from the velvet lined box. "It's it's gorgeous, I love you so much." she said as she jumped into his arms.
"Now I have a surprise for you. It can't be put in a box or wrapped but I hope you 'll like it." Monica said. She sat back quietly and leaned forward.
"I… mean… we are going to have a baby." she said as she held onto his hands.
"A baby, our own baby. Are you sure?" Chandler said amazed.
"I took a test this afternoon and then another, and both times were positive." she smiled. "Our own baby Bing!' she squealed.
"I'm going to be a daddy again!" he yelled and hoisted Monica into his arms.
"You know what this means don't you?" Monica said.
"We have got a lot to do." he smiled. "And people to call." he said as he picked up the phone.
"It can wait, everyone we know is celebrating today." Monica said. "Hey this is great. I have finally beat that dumb brother of mine in something…one marriage …three children…ha ha ha."
"Good old non competitive Monica." Chandler laughed.
"I don't care . I am going to be pregnant. I am going to have a fat stomach and eat whatever I want." Monica screamed as she hugged Chandler.
"Great just like when you were in high school." Chandler laughed.
"What do you think our child will be like.?" Monica asked.
"I want them to have your eyes and your dark hair. I want them to have your spirit and your caring. But I don't want them to be a little neat freak." he said earnestly.
"I want them to have your smile. I want them to be as loving as you are, and yes I wouldn't mind if they had your sense of humor." Monica said as she stroked Chandler's hair.
"Really?" he said.
"I do ."she smiled.
"Speaking of I do, do you think he's done it yet?" Chandler asked.
"Probably , but tonight is a night for love, let them have tonight. Tomorrow it's our turn." Monica said.
"What do you mean?" asked Chandler surprised.
"When we got engaged, I caught those two making out in the hall. Rachel and I had a huge fight about her stealing my thunder. I told her that the night they engaged their engagement, I would announce I was pregnant." Monica said.
"Well I don't know about you,but I think we should take advantage of the peace and quiet" Chandler said as he pulled Monica to the bedroom. He shut the door.
The gang finds out the news…Thunder gets stolen big time…