Okay for this chapter it's mainly going to be from Alex's prospective. Now imagine you're hearing for the first time as a six year old. It's scary. Now none of us...as far as I know...has ever really experienced that, we all started hearing right when we were born so none of us really remember that feeling. Just think how you would react to sounds and noises for the first time.

It's been two weeks since the surgery for the cochlear implant Alex got.

Alex woke up one morning from a very high but distant pitch of sound. He walked out of his room. Something felt different...he could hear noises, but they were really quiet. He didn't exactly know how to react. Was this suppose to happen? He wasn't sure.

Monica was washing dishes in the kitchen sink. They were banging against the sides as she scrubbed.

Chandler came out of the bedroom dressed in a suit. He was working back at work today, not at home like he's been. He walked over to Monica and kissed her on the cheek "I get off at five. I'll be home for dinner." He said

Chandler walked over to a very confused Alex. "I'll see you when I get back." He said kissing him on the head. Chandler watched as Alex looked at him scared.

Alex touched his ears. His eyes got wide. He remembered his mom saying something about this. About him hearing things again.

Chandler saw this worried look in Alex's eyes. "Mon, come here." He said "I think he's starting to hear."

Monica looked at Chandler and hurried over to them. She looked at Alex who looked almost frightened.

He wanted to cry, there was something wrong with his ears. "What if we talk, like use our voices...let him hear us." Monica asked looking at him

Alex saw his mom come over to him. She was talking to his dad. Alex watched as her mouth moved. But it wasn't just moving, not like usual. There were sounds coming from it.

Monica knelt down in front of him and started to sign but also talked so he knew what words sounded like. "Alex honey, it's okay. Your ears are starting to work. You can start to hear us now." She said carefully

Alex couldn't understand anything his mom just said. It was really quiet and soft.

Monica turned towards Chandler "Do you think he should go into school today?" She asked

Chandler shrugged "I don't know. Do you think he will be able to concentrate?" He asked "I think he's freaking out right now. Why don't we have him take it easy. You know, stay quiet. We should ease him in little by little with this." He told her

"You're right. Why don't we let him watch some cartoons. Clear his mind." Monica said standing up and turning on the T.V. for him. "You're gonna be late for work, you better go." She said to Chandler, looking at the clock.

Chandler looked at his watch "Shoot yeah. I gotta go. Love you." He gave her a quick kiss and waved to Alex before leaving.

At work Chandler was at his desk thinking about his son back at home when Tom walked in. "Hey Chandler. I haven't seen you in so long. Congrats man, I heard about the wedding. That's awesome." He smiled

Chandler smiled "Thanks."

"So have you packed your office yet?"

Chandler looked up at him confused "What are you talking about?" He asked

Tom chuckled "Have you completely forgotten about your other office, your home back in Chicago?" He asked

Chandler's eyes got wide "Oh my God..." He was speechless. Things have been so hectic with Monica and Alex that he's completely forgotten that he only had six months in New York before he was transferred back to Chicago. "What day do I leave again?" He asked frantically looking through his calender.

"...Tomorrow." Tom said

Chandler looked up and his heart just stopped. What was he going to do? He has to go back his whole career was there...but his whole life is now here.

Monica decided to stay home from work with Alex. She watched as he was messing with his ears. She went over to him and just decided to talk in sign language to him.
"Alex don't mess with it. Here take your medicine." She gave him his medicine that he was suppose to take right before dinner "Daddy should be home soon. Why don't you go play okay."

He nodded "Can I go over to Uncle Joey's?" He asked

Monica hesitate before answering "Yeah."

She walked him over there and walked right in. They found Joey sitting by the T.V.

He turned around when he heard the door open. He smiled when he saw his favorite nephew walk in "Hey buddy."

"Joey can I talk to you for a second?"

He nodded and went over to Monica.

They went out in the hall "Alex is starting to hear things now."

Joey smiled "That's great."

"Yeah. But it's really freaking him out. He's not use to it yet so can you maybe be gentle around his ears." Monica told him

"Yeah of course." He looked back at Alex who was playing with the chick and the duck. "Do you know if he can hear well or not? Or is it really quiet?"

Monica shrugged "He hasn't really talked all that much." She said looking back at Alex "I know he loves you a lot and tells you everything. Could you maybe check for me?"

"Yeah, I'll see what I can do." He smiled

"Thanks."

Joey walked back in the apartment but saw Monica still out in the hall looking in. "You wanna come in?"

"No no. I gotta go make dinner." She said turning around

Chandler walked up the stairs to his apartment. He couldn't stop thinking about his conversation with Tom today.

Monica saw Chandler come up right before she went back inside. "Hey honey." She said going over to him "How was work?" She asked giving him a welcome home kiss. Monica looked at him and he looked sad like something happened but she couldn't figure out what it might be. "What's wrong?" She asked sliding her hands down his chest.

He looked at his fiance. "I just..." He sighed "We need to talk." He said walking inside.

Monica followed him, shutting the door behind her "Okay you're scaring me. What happened?" She asked with concern, sitting down next to him at the kitchen table. She reached across and touched his hands.

Chandler loosened his tie. He looked at her and hesitated before starting "I'm leaving tomorrow." He said quietly.

Monica was confused, her heart just broke, she was sad "I thought-I thought you loved me?" She said softly. Her eyes tearing up as she pulled her hands away from his.

Chandler looked up at her quickly from the table. "I do...No, I'm not leaving you..." He reached for her hands "God no, I could never leave you." He told her. "Why would you ever think I'm leaving you?" He asked now curious as to where she came up with that.

Monica looked at him "You just said you were leaving tomorrow." She told him

Chandler looked at her "I'm leaving tomorrow because...because I'm being transferred back to my other office in Chicago." He said

"What?"

"I was only suppose to stay here for six months." He said

"Well can't you work something out? Ask them if you can stay." She said

"I already tried. They don't have room for me here." He explained "What if you and Alex come with me?"

"I can't. My works here, my family. And Alex's friends and school. I'm sorry, I can't."

He nodded "I understand." He looked at her with sad eyes. "I-I'm gonna go pack..." He let go of her hands and got up slowly.

Monica couldn't help but feel like a part of her was drifting away. Again.

Monica completely forgot about dinner. She couldn't eat now. Everyone was there at the apartment before Chandler had to leave. Her and Alex were standing by the door and Chandler carried out his suit case walking over to them. "I'll come visit." He said kissing Monica goodbye. He rested his forehead against her's "I'm gonna miss you so much." He said wrapping his arms around her waist.

"I'm gonna miss you too." She kissed him one last time before letting go.

Chandler looked down at Alex. He knelt down to his level "You stay strong. Careful with those ears, they can get loud." He smiled

But his smile faded when Alex looked at him with sad, pleading eyes telling him to stay. Chandler hugged him "I love you." He said before standing up.

Alex handed him a card he made. Chandler took it "Thank you." He then said one last round of goodbyes and left.

Chandler checked his ticket at the gate before boarding the plane. He found his seat and put his bag over his head in the compartment. When Chandler sat down he felt this weird feeling in his pants pocket.

Chandler grabbed whatever it was that was in there and pulled it out. It was Alex's card he handed him on the way out. He opened it.

There was a picture of Monica, Alex and him all holding hands. Looking at the bottom was a rubber band taped to the card. He read at the top where it said "You Promised" In blue crayon.

Okay, I'm sure some of you know what's going to happen but don't judge my writing :) It could be different than other stories you've read...and if you know me and my stories you know that I hate sad endings between Monica and Chandler so don't freak yet. PLEASE REVIEW and I'll continue!