AN: I know it's been a while since I updated, but I was having some trouble writing this chapter. It's not too graphic with Monica giving birth, but I hope you like it. Please R&R.

Disclaimer: I own no one. They all belong to Bright/Kauffman/Crane.

Chapter 11—August 1989

36 Weeks

How Big Is Your Baby?

At this time, your baby weighs about 6.8 pounds. Total length is 21 inches.

How Big Are You?

You may still be getting bigger. Though many women don't grow larger during the last several weeks of pregnancy, many feel very uncomfortable.

How Your Baby Is Growing And Developing

In many hospitals, the baby's heart rate is monitored throughout labor. Being able to detect problems early is important so they can be resolved to avoid harming the baby.

Chandler sat up on the couch as he heard a door open and saw Monica coming out of the bedroom. He sat up fully to make room for her and she sat down.

"How are you feeling today?" he asked her.

"Fat." She sighed.

"You're not fat. You're pregnant." He started to rub her back. "Do you want me to get you anything?"

"No. I'm fine for now."

"Just let me know if you do."

"I have to pee again." She sighed as she got up off the couch and rushed to the bathroom.

Chandler smiled after her as he laid his head against the back of the couch. No one was going to bother them much today because Monica was getting frustrated with both of her parents; her mom more than her dad. He got off the couch and went to the small kitchen to try to find something to eat.

"Chandler," he turned around when he heard Monica coming out of the bathroom.

"What's the matter?" he saw her scared face as she clutched her stomach. Then he saw the liquid on the floor below her.

"My water just broke." She said softly.

"Ok. I'll call Miss Baker and let her know." Chandler tried to remain calm as he went to the phone extension.

"I'll grab my bag." She went to the bedroom and got it out of the small closet. She came back out and saw Chandler hanging up the phone.

"She's going to meet us at the medical building. She'll call the others for us, too."

"Ok." She took his hand as they walked out.

Labor and delivery is a time when pain, joy, and excitement are mingled. You will want your mate close by. Allow nothing to prevent the two of you sharing the miracle.—Ask Dr. Meredith (1)

Chandler stood off to the side as Miss Baker checked to see how dilated Monica was. She pulled off the latex gloves and disposed of them as Chandler moved closer to the bed again.

"You're at three centimeters, so you have a while." She walked out of the room.

"Do you need anything?" Chandler asked.

"No. But do you mind backing off a little? You're kind of getting on my nerves."

"Sure." He slowly sat in the plush chair and started reading a book that was on the nearby table.

Ten minutes later, the door slowly opened and everyone else came in. Monica was lying with her head turned toward the window as Jack approached the bed.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," Chandler glanced up from his book.

"Why?" Jack reached to take hold of Monica's hand.

"Don't touch me," Monica grumbled and Jack took his hand away.

"I told you," Chandler put the book down as Joey and Ross sat down beside him.

"It's going to be ok, honey." Judy assured her. "We brought the camera and the camcorder in case you wanted to capture everything."

"Thank you," she said softly.

"Are you nervous about becoming a father soon?" Joey asked softly.

"A little," Chandler told him. "But Monica is more nervous, so I'm trying to be there for her."

The day slowly wore on as Monica's contractions got closer and closer together. Chandler's parents arrived after awhile, but didn't know what they should do so they tried to stay out of everyone's way. Once Monica got to nine centimeters, Miss Baker kicked everyone but Chandler out of the room. They all started pacing in the hall as they heard Monica screaming from the room behind them every time a contraction hit her.

"Oh my god," Ross covered his ears to block out the screaming. "I don't know if I can handle this for much longer."

"Just imagine what Monica is going through." Phoebe told him. "And Chandler, too."

"I wish I was in there to help them," Judy sighed.

"They'll be fine." Jack held her. "She'll get through this. Then we'll be grandparents and we can spoil him like crazy."

Chandler sat beside Monica on the bed as he rubbed her back and tried to help her through the contractions. She was now fully dilated and the contractions hit her every ten to twenty seconds.

"Oh, god." Monica screamed out again as she clutched Chandler's hand tightly.

"Ok, Monica." Miss Baker said from behind her face mask as she worked below the sheet that was covering Monica's lower body. "He's crowning. You're going to have to give me some really good pushes. Can you do that for me?"

"Ok." She cried out as another contraction hit her. "Oh god. Get it out of me!"

"I need a really big push." Miss Baker told her.

"Come on, Mon." Chandler held her up to a sitting position. "You can do this."

"Good, Monica." Miss Baker told her. "We have a shoulder. One more really good push and he'll be out."

Monica let out one more ear-piercing scream as she felt the baby slip out of her. Chandler heard a tiny mewling cry as the nurse in the room took the baby to the corner of the room to clean him up a little. Monica collapsed back against the pillows as she continued to clutch Chandler's hand.

"You did it," he told her as she gave him a weak smile. "That was incredible."

"Me giving birth? Or you being able to witness it?"

"Both." He smiled at her. "Thank you for letting me be a part of it."

"Here he is," the nurse brought the baby over to them wrapped in a blanket and wearing a knit cap on his head.

"He's so small." Monica smiled down at him. "How much did he weigh?"

"Born at 10:27 pm, 7 lbs 6 ozs, 20 inches long."

"And he's ok, right?" Chandler asked.

"Perfectly healthy." Miss Baker assured them. "I'll let you two have a few minutes with him before your family and friends come in."

"He has your eyes," Monica looked at Chandler.

"Really?" he looked down at the tiny bundle.

"Do you want to hold him?"

"I do, but-"

"You won't drop him." She slowly handed him over to him. "Just support his head. Yes, like that."

"It suddenly doesn't seem so scary." He smiled down at him as he glanced at Monica smiling at the sight she saw. "We have a son."

"Yes, we do."

It was almost an hour later when everyone came in to see the baby. They all walked in and saw Chandler walking the room with the baby in his arms. Nora and Charles smiled at the sight as Ross went to get a peak at his new nephew.

"Can I have him back now?" Monica asked.

"Sure." Chandler placed him back in her arms as everyone crowded around the bed.

"So what's his name?" Phoebe asked.

"Daniel Chandler Bing." Monica smiled.

"Perfect name for a perfect boy." Charles told her. "Can I hold my grandson?"

"Of course." Monica smiled as she handed Daniel to him. "Just don't hog him like your son has done since I handed him over to him."

"He's just happy." Judy told her. "Your father was the same way when both of you were born."

A little while later, everyone left to let Monica get some rest. The others went back to the hotel while Chandler camped out in Monica's room. She awoke in the late morning and spotted Chandler sleeping on the small couch in the room. She slowly sat up and watched as Chandler stretched and rolled over and smiled at her watching him.

"Hey," he slowly sat up. "How long have you been awake?"

"I just woke up."

"So how are you feeling?" he got up off the couch and sat beside her.

"Very sore." She told him as the door opened and Miss Baker came in pushing baby Daniel as Allie followed behind them.

"He's getting a little hungry so why don't we try feeding him." Miss Baker placed him in Monica's arms and started to help her to give him his first breastfeeding.

Everyone else returned to Monica's room after she finished her lunch. They walked in and saw Daniel sleeping in the tiny bed by Monica's bed as her and Chandler went through some items in a gift basket that were given to them by Allie.

"That's a lot of loot." Joey said as Chandler pulled out a stuffed bear, some infant bodysuits, and a couple rattles.

"They give this to all the girls when they give birth." Monica told them and smiled at Chandler as he went through all the items as he talked to his parents.

AN: So what'd you all think? I may be posting one more chapter for this story. I'm also thinking about doing a sequel to this. It would start a few years later and follow some of the story lines from the show. I just need some ideas and motivation to do it, though. And any ideas for the title, too. Let me know what you think in your reviews. Please R&R.

(1)-The Ask Dr. Meredith thing is from a book I read that had that at the beginning of one of the chapters. I thought it would fit perfectly for this chapter.