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Phoebe: Kathy isn't the same as on the show

Despite Monica's wishes, she had been on maternity leave for about a week now and despite her telling Chandler she was fine, he did most of his work from his computer at home. He wanted to be there, just in case anything were to happen. He still had to go to work for meetings. As much as Monica didn't want to admit it, she was bored when he had a meeting to go to. With Eli in school and everyone at work, she had nothing to do but sit around and watch TV.

Her doctor and boss said just to relax at home and wait for the baby. But it's two days past her due date and nothing.

Monica got in bed with Eli to read him a bedtime story. He got some new books from the book fair at school. Her and Chandler must have read them a hundred times by now.

Eli put his hand on Monica's stomach, which by now seemed like if she had gotten any bigger her stomach would pop. "Mommy, maybe my sister will like the story too."

Monica smiled and kissed the top of his head. "Maybe she will."

"Will she come out soon?" He asked. It was a question Eli had been asking for a couple days now. He was getting very anxious.

Monica sighed. "I hope so. It could be at any time now."

Eli smiled. "I hope I am awake for it."

Monica couldn't help but smile at him. Poor little guy had no idea how long this could really take when it happened. "Grandma and Grandpa Geller will be here with you but you can come up to the hospital when she's born."

He frowned. "But I'll be a good boy."

She put her arm around him and brought him into a hug. "Honey, I know you will be but babies take a while to get here usually. Now let's read your story so you can go to bed."

"Ok mommy." He laid his head against the side of her stomach. "We can listen to the story together baby sister."

Monica's eyes filled with tears at all the cuteness with Eli. She could feel the baby shift closer to where Eli was. They were already bonding it seemed like.

By the time the story was over, Eli was sound asleep. She carefully moved his head off her stomach and put it on his pillow. She then carefully eased herself off the bed.

When she walked into the hallway, Chandler was standing there smiling. She gasped and hit him. "You scared me."

"Sorry, I just really wanted to hear you read to Eli. It's always sweet." He smiled.

She rubbed his cheek. "I can't wait to see Eli and the baby together."

He put his hand on her back and led him to their bedroom. "Either can I."

She sat on the bed and got comfortable, well as comfortable as you can get when you're nine months pregnant.

"Anything I can do?" He asked. He could tell she wasn't comfortable and he could tell she was tired of being pregnant by now. Still, she never complained. She was amazing to him.

She shook her head. "No, I am tired though. Would it be completely stupid for me to go to bed at 8:30?"

He laughed. "Not at all." He kissed her head and helped her get covered up. "Are you ok though?"

She yawned. "Yes, just tired."

After falling asleep quickly, Monica woke up and it was almost six in the morning. Wow she hadn't slept that long in such a long time. It's amazing what being nine months pregnant can do to you and how it can make you feel so drained, so fast.

The air was filled with the smell of pancakes. Chandler was always helpful but even more so these last couple of weeks. All he wanted was for Monica to be relaxed.

She got up and went into the kitchen after using the bathroom. She was greeted by two smiling faces.

Eli got up and hugged his mom. "Good morning mommy. I'm going to school soon."

She rubbed his head. "I know you are buddy. Be good today."

He nodded. "I will." He kissed her stomach. "Good morning baby sister."

Chandler put his hands on Eli's shoulders. "She's not even here yet and you're already a great big brother son."

Eli hopped back over to his chair to finish his breakfast. "I hope she's nice."

Monica laughed. "I'm sure she will be."

"You still look tired." Chandler rubbed the back of Monica's neck. "Are you ok?"

"Yeah." She eased herself into the chair.

He didn't look convinced but didn't ask again. Once Eli finished eating, Chandler helped him tie his shoes. He was getting better at it but couldn't do it all the way by himself yet.

"Give mommy a kiss goodbye." He said standing up.

Eli walked over and gave her a hug and kiss. "I love you mommy."

"I love you too." She started kissing him all over his face, making him laugh.

She let go of him. "Ok kiddo, go before you're late."

Once Eli was at school, Chandler started driving home. He had the heat on in the car and the windows were a little foggy. He couldn't wait for warmer weather.

He walked in the house, rubbing his hands together. "It's not as cold as it has been but it's still pretty cold."

Monica laughed, she opened her mouth to speak but gasped instead.

Chandler immediately went to her side by sitting in the chair next to her. "Are you ok? Was that a contraction?"

She nodded, all the pain she felt from having Eli was suddenly flowing back into her mind. She couldn't think about that though. She had to just keep calm and focus on what was going on right now.

She could feel his shaky hands holding onto hers.

"I think you should time them." She panted, feeling another one coming on.

As it ended, she could hear him telling her to breathe. Gosh she loved this man.

He put his forehead against hers. "We're going to have a baby." He smiled.

Her smile matched his and she took a deep breath. "Yes we are." She whispered. She was excited to finally meet their baby but also nervous. She could tell he felt the same way. He just seemed calmer than her.

He was in fact her rock.