Today, it was Chandler who woke up late. He was disoriented for a while trying to figure out what time of the day it is. He reached for his clothes neatly folded at the foot of the bed.
He saw that Monica has already packed their bags for their flight back to New York later that evening.
He heard water splashing in the bathroom and knocked.
Monica put off the shower for a while to check whether she indeed heard someone knocking.
Chandler?
Yes, honey. Can I come in?
Of course you can.
Chandler stands in front of the toilet bowl trying to pee and tries to avoid looking at his wife's silhouette on the moist transparent shower door. But his eyes kept on going there and no matter how many times he has seen her naked, seeing her now still drives him crazy.
Honey?
What?
Ahmmm, ahhhh nothing…
Monica puts off the shower again - What did you say again? I'm sorry, I couldn't understand what you were saying.
Can I take a shower with you? Chandler said quickly.
Monica turns her head to him. You want to take a shower with me?
Chandler nods.
You mean in this small transparent space?
Chandler nods again.
Monica stops for a while and thinks.
Oh, okay.
Chandler removes all of his clothing, left only his underwear and joined Monica.
Hey! Chandler turned Monica around to face him.
Hey! Monica sweeps her eyes from his face down to his body and laughs upon seeing that he is still wearing his underwear.
That's not fair! She said.
Wh- what?
Monica darts her eyes at his undies.
Oh, that! I'm a little bit shy.
Oh, come on, Chandler. Here let me help you. But Chandler stops her. I'll do it, he said. He slowly slides down his underwear as Monica watches arms folded to her chest.
Wow! She said upon seeing he is completely turned-on.
I'm sorry.
What are you sorry for, honey! I mean, we're married… Come here! As Monica reaches out for a hug under the shower…
So why don't I bathe you. Monica tells Chandler.
Chandler's eyes grew wide and mouth's open as he nods.
But you have to bend a little 'cause you're too tall and I can't reach your hair.
Alright. Chandler bends a little and lets Monica shampoo his hair. And up until that day, shampooing has never been more erotic.
Can I do the same for you?
Of course!
And they explored every part of each other's body with their soapy hands. That was the longest shower they have ever taken.
They come out of the bathroom both in their robes, stealing glances at each other with smiles on their faces.
On the Plane back to New York.
Chandler turns to look at Monica's face and can tell how happy she is. It still amazes him how in-sync they always are that even in the absence of words, they still know what each other is thinking or feeling. He wraps his arm on her shoulder and gives her a kiss on her head.
Monica leans her head towards Chandler, closes her eyes and smiles. The week has taken their bond as a couple to a whole new level. They are coming home more in love with each other and even more determined to make each other so much happier.
Still in honeymoon mode, they took a cab. Every once in a while they would look at each other and kiss. His arms always around her, her hands always on his thighs.
When they reached the door of their apartment, they put their bags down and make out for a few minutes.
This is it, Mrs. Bing. Back to reality! Chandler carried Monica into the room much like the one when they were just married.
Surprise! Welcome Home! Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, and Joey said standing in the middle of the living room.
Chandler puts Monica down to get to their friends for one big group hug.
How was your honeymoon?
Chandler and Monica looked at each other lovingly. It's great. It was Monica who said it while still looking at Chandler.
Why don't you give us the souvenirs so we can get out of here 'cause it looks like that honeymoon was still not enough for the two of you. Joey teases them.
We didn't get anything for anyone, we're sorry. Monica tells Joey, then she turns to Rachel and Ross with questions about how the pregnancy came about.
Rachel was telling the story and in the corner of her eyes, she can see Monica walking from the refrigerator bringing Chandler his drink. She saw Chandler whispering to her ear and placing a kiss on her cheek. Monica was smiling and then she saw her sit on the arm of the single couch where Chandler was sitting.
Rachel and Ross argued as to who came on to whom. As they argue, Rachel can see how Chandler is rubbing Monica's tummy. They are so in love and here I am still arguing with the father of my child. Rachel thinking to herself.
After everyone has left, Jack and Judy came with Daniel. Daniel came running towards Chandler - Daddy! Chandler carries him in his arms and gives his son a kiss.
Oh, I miss you, Daniel! He said.
Monica excitedly came out of the bathroom when she heard her son's voice. Daniel? Is my Daniel here?
Mommy!
Monica carries him and gives him dozens of kisses. I miss you, Daniel!
So, Chandler, Monica, we've placed all of Daniel's things in his room.
Mom, Dad, thank you for taking care of Daniel and for the London trip. Monica tells her parents.
Yes, thank you! Chandler said.
Did Daniel give you a hard time?
Not at all, Chandler. He's really a nice kid, I must say. Judy says while tapping Chandler's shoulder.
And we love having Daniel in the house. Jack said.
We'll go ahead.
Why don't you stay and have dinner with us. Chandler offered.
Thank you, Chandler. Will take you up on that dinner offer some time. You two just enjoy your time with Daniel.
And that's what they did. Chandler plays with Daniel in the living room while Monica cooks. Once in a while Monica would glance at the father and son and once in while Chandler would glance at his wife. Their eyes met. Chandler mouths to her I love you. She mouths 'I love you, too' back to him.
Innocent little Daniel moves his head from his father to his mother and from his mother to his father. He laughs and claps his hands. His little heart can feel the love.
