Wow, it's been a while! Okay, here is my last fanfic in this series! I hope you enjoy it! And to make it easier on you, here is a short summary of what happened in all of my other fics:
Monica was depressed for a while since her and Richard broke up, that she considered taking pills to end her life (BLUE EYES). Luckily, before she could, Chandler intercepted and a huge argument came between them (remember, their just friends, nothing more!) (THE SUDDEN OUTBURST) Monica fled the scene to Central Park where she was attacked. After the others finding out what had happened (A MOMENT OF SILENCE), Monica and Chandler make up. (THE FLASHBACK ATTACK) Soon after, Monica realizes her deepest fear, losing Chandler, her best friend. (FEAR OF LOSING HIM) After reassuring her that he wasn't going to go anywhere, they all take a trip to the carnival, where Monica learns her future.(AT THE CARNIVAL) After returning, Chandler gets some bad news. Every time he tried telling Monica that he was moving away, it always ended in a fight.(BAD NEWS) Days later, the whole group is at the airport, wishing Chandler off, Monica being the saddest.(A PROMISE BROKEN) Chandler promised he would call everyday and left. But right before boarding, he took Joey aside and asked him, "Just promise me something Joe. "What?" "Just promise me that you will look after Monica. I need to know if she's going to be okay. Please, just promise me that" Chandler pleaded. After Joey reassured him that he would, he finally took off, leaving Monica to cry her heart out right in the middle of the airport. And now, in my last fic, Chandler and Monica lost touch after a year. They're both mad at one another and we left off were 2 different people entered Monica's apartment…(FORGOTTEN FRIENDS)
Okay, here is the last part!
Scene: Joey's
Chandler tiredly entered the apartment, not at all surprised that the door was open. He saw no one in sight and quickly headed for his old room. Once he reached there, he realized that Joey hadn't gotten another roommate. The room was practically empty, except for his old bed and dresser. He lay down on the bed and looked up at the ceiling.
"When did my life get so complicated?!" Chandler angrily muttered. "I don't deserve this, I don't! It seems they already forgot about me. I haven't heard from anyone in a whole year! That's 365 days without my family!"
He swiftly turned to his side, finally realizing how much they meant to him. But even he knew he wasn't talking about Ross, his college bud, Joey, the best roommate ever, Phoebe, or even Rachel, but Monica. When he walked into her and Rach's apartment, he saw her sleeping peacefully on the sofa. That was the moment when he realized how much she meant to him. He needed her in his life, otherwise…NO! No otherwise. He just needed her…
Scene: Monica and Rachel's
Monica groggily woke up, not at all pleased with the idea that she fell asleep on the sofa with a dress that was already wrinkled by now. She stood up and headed to her room.
"Who even cares" Monica thought. Rachel was out with Ross, so Monica had the whole apartment to herself. She stood in the middle of her room, starring around her. Her room. It was the one thing Monica trusted and relied on. She could come here whenever another horrible day at work occurred, but lately, the reason was Chandler. Monica drew in a sharp breath. She was so frustrated with him.
"Why? Why did this happen to me? I deserve some happiness, why cant I have that?! My best friend abandoned me, my BEST FRIEND. I need him in my life. Dear god, please, please just signal some sign to me that he's okay. I just need to know that he's laughing and not dead somewhere. Please..." she whispered, as tears sprung to her eyes. But the same time she missed him terribly, she was so mad with him. He didn't try to call. He didn't try to fax. He didn't try to write. Nothing. No form of contact. Maybe he doesn't even care about me, Monica noted, miserably. She lay down on her bed, staring at a picture on her nightstand. It was of the whole gang in Central Perk. Gunther had volunteered to take it. Monica didn't notice anything in the snapshot, but the two people in the middle of the sofa, their arms intertwined together, both laughing.
"Damn it!" she screamed as the tears, once again, started. She picked up the frame with the picture and threw it on the floor, the glass shattering into a million pieces.
"Look Chandler, this is what you did to me." Monica whispered. Her best friend.
Scene: Joey's
Chandler was almost asleep, when he heard the door open and close. He sprung out of bed and glanced at the clock. Only midnight. He opened the door and saw one of the people that Chandler missed.
"JOEY!!"
"Chandler? What? What are you doing here? Or am I just dreaming?"
"It's me, buddy."
Joey dropped his keys as both of them hugged. (This is one of those emotional J & C moments, like in the show).
"Wow's its really you!"
Both pulled away and darted away from each other, neither one of them wanting the other to see the tears in their eyes.
"So, how's it going, man? What are you doing here?" Joey exclaimed in happiness from seeing him. He had missed him terribly.
"What, am I not wanted here anymore?" Chandler teased. "Actually, I've been thinking about you guys a lot lately, and I thought I'd come and see how's it going." Joey grinned.
Time Lapse: 2 hours
Chandler and Joey are both in the barca recliners, catching up on things
"…And then, he literally peed in his pants!" Joey finished, laughing.
"Oh my god!" Chandler spit his beer out. "I can't believe I missed that."
"Well, if you had been around, maybe you wouldn't have," Joey snapped. Instantly he regretted it. He didn't mean to say that, he was just feeling all different emotions right now. Both of them looked down.
Scene: Monica and Rachel's (This is going on the same time Joey and Chandler were talking)
"MONICA! CALL HIM!" Rachel yelled. She came in the moment the glass broke, and now, understanding the situation, was persuading her to call Chandler.
"NO! I WILL NOT BE THE FIRST ONE TO CAVE!"
"Monica," Rachel lowered her voice, but the force was still there. "Sweetie, you miss him. You should call him. So what if you're the first one to make the move?"
Monica didn't respond. She sat down on the sofa. Rachel sat down on the coffee table, facing her.
"It's not a game, Mon. If you miss him, call him. I know your hurt because he didn't try to call you, but why don't YOU be the adult this time? I miss him too. Ross misses him. Joey misses him. Phoebe misses him. All of us miss him, Mon. I had enough of this behavior! You've been doing nothing but moping for that last year and personally, I am SICK of it!" Rachel paused as she calmed down. "Everyone misses him. I know, your wondering why don't I call him? But Mon, don't you see? You guys need to patch this up first; otherwise, things are going to be pretty nasty…Eveyone misses him…"Rachel repeated.
"Not the way I do," Monica simply whispered, her cheeks wet from her tears.
"Oh Mon…" she wrapped her arms around her in a comforting manner. Rachel let her sob on her shoulder. Rachel gulped. Her throat was choked up as well.
Why cant both of them stop being stubborn and realize how much they miss each other, Rachel thought. How much they love each other…
Scene: Joey's
"I'm sorry, man, I didn't mean that," Joey said.
Chandler looked up. "No, I deserved that. I'm sorry, Joe. I'm sorry I didn't call or write. I…" No, there was no excuse. "I'm sorry."
"Don't sweat it, man. You're here now, and that's all that matters." Joey paused. "So, um, have you talked to Monica yet?"
Chandler instantly looked up and starred at Joey. "No, she was sleeping when I went over there."
Even Joey wasn't that stupid. He could see how much his friends were suffering because of the distance between them. He could see how much Chandler was in love with her. He could see how much Monica was in love with Chandler. They belong together, Joey thought. What's stopping them?
After another uncomfortable pause, Chandler smiled. "I got good news man. I'm moving back here in New York!"
"What!? Really? And you're just telling me now? Did they transfer you?"
"Actually, no," Chandler admitted. "After seeing you, I realized how much I missed you guys. So I decided to quit my job and move back here…with you. That is if you'll let me" he quickly added.
"Of course man!" They both hugged again. Finally, things were looking up.
"So, did you hook up with anyone yet?" Joey winked.
Chandler laughed. This was the same old Joey.
Scene: Monica and Rachel's
The next day (morning)
Everyone but Joey and Chandler are there. Monica is in her room. Nobody knows Chandler is back.
The room was considerably quiet. Rachel and Ross were on the sofa, cuddling. Phoebe was sitting at the kitchen table, reading the paper. They were waiting for Monica to wake up and start breakfast.
I don't know how we got this way, Phoebe thought. She really wasn't reading, but staring at the paper. By her expression, you would expect that her dad's death announcement be in the obituaries. But that wasn't the case, not at all. She was thinking about her friends, two of them in particular, one of them the most. Somewhere along the years that Chandler and Monica knew each other, they became best friends. Even when Phoebe lived with Monica, it would always be Monica and Chandler…she could tell how much each one of them were suffering. She didn't like it at all. Her friends were the most important to her, ALL of them.
Ross kissed Rachel and let her sigh in his arms. Recently, Ross had noticed how Monica seemed these days. She was quieter, not joining in the conversations. She complained a lot more, mostly about her crappy life. She seemed sadder, overall. The others, especially Joey, was looking out for her, fearing she might go back in her depression.
How can a single person have such impact on a human being? Ross asked himself. He knew Monica and Chandler were close, but never apprehending the fact that their friendship was something deeper. Could it be love? About 2 months ago, he and Rachel had a talk. Ross finally understood that they might be in love, and he…actually enjoyed the idea. He knew he could trust Chandler. But the problem was, he wasn't here.
"Wait a second! Is today Friday?" Ross exclaimed, suddenly remembering something very important.
"Yeah, honey." Rachel asked, a bit confused.
Ross jumped out of Rachel's grasp and starting jumping around the place. He couldn't believe today was THE day! Chandler had secretly called him and told him that he's coming today.
Rachel was freaked out by Ross's behavior.
"Ross, sweetie, what's-"
The door interrupted her. Joey and Chandler came in, Joey heading straight for the refrigerator. The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop.
"Hey, guys, I'm back!" Chandler nervously said. He expected them to be mad at him, but before he knew it, 3 of his friends came barging at him.
"Chandler! Oh my gosh! What? How? Who? When?" Phoebe exclaimed.
Rachel and Phoebe hugged him. Soon, Ross joined in the fun.
"Yeah, I'm back." He paused. "For good."
After more hugging and exclaiming, Chandler finally asked, "So, where's Mon?"
As if on cue, the door to Monica's room opened, and she stood there.
There he was! Monica thought. She thought she was dreaming, but it really was him. Her body was frozen in place. She couldn't move over and greet him, or scream at him like she wanted to do.
"Hey Mon," Chandler said nervously, also not moving. The others noticed this, and quickly made excuses to leave.
"Uh, I got rehearsal."
"I got a client to massage."
"We're going down to Central Perk."
And they left.
Chandler slowly walked towards her. They were standing face to face, when he noticed her tear streaked cheeks.
"Oh, Monica," he whispered, and pulled her in a hug. She let him hold her, and was sobbing, "Your back. Your really back. Chandler, you have (sob) no idea how much I missed (sob) you."
"I missed you too, Mon. I am so sorry for everything that happened in the last year." His voice was sore, as if afraid to talk.
Chandler suddenly felt her body turn to ice and she pulled away from him. She walked away from him, and now, they were standing on opposite sides of the room, Monica near the kitchen, Chandler in the living room, the sofa separating them.
Monica angrily wiped the tears off her face. She knew what she was about to do could cost their friendship, but needed to say it.
"WHAT?" Monica yelled. "Your sorry?! After a whole year without speaking, you come back in my life and say 'your sorry'. Do you actually think I'm actually going to forgive you? Chandler, when you left, I thought…(sobs) I thought…I thought that life wasn't worth it. You abandoned me! And I am not going to forgive you this time."
Chandler was beginning to get angry. "You're not going to FORGIVE me? This was my JOB! I couldn't very well back out of it and you know that! What about me calling you? Hm? I did that, didn't I?! I called you and wrote to you. Don't tell me I did something wrong, because if I remember correctly, you never responded to my letter!"
"Didn't respond?!" I did respond! You never wrote back! In the letter I explained that our phone number changed. And I didn't have your number!"
"Oh stop it Monica!" He hissed. "You making excuses. You know what? This is stupid. I shouldn't have ever come back here. I know when I'm not wanted."
Monica wiped a couple more tears from her eyes. "What about the pact? You PROMISED me you were never going to leave me! Richard left me-
"Richard this! Richard that! Is that all you can talk about?!"
Monica gave up. "I thought you were the only one would understood me. I guess I was wrong, " she whispered.
"YOU CAN COUNT ON ME MONICA! LOOK! IM SORRY I WASN'T HERE! Joey promised me he would take care of you. See? I was looking out for you."
"Take care of ME!? I am not a baby, or a dog. I can function fine without you!" Monica angrily said.
"Oh really?! Well, is that why you haven't been yourself lately? Joey told me everything, Mon! He said you weren't acting like yourself lately. Now tell me, what's all that about?!"
Monica ignored that. She stared at the floor, tears filling her blue eyes.
Chandler calmed down. "Look Monica, I am so sorry about losing contact. But I am here now, and I'm not leaving. I quit my job, so that means I can move back here with the gang, and you. (He paused) Joey and I are going to be roommates again. (Another pause) I wonder how he paid for rent for a whole year without a roommate."
"Because he has friends." Monica acidly said. "He has friends who care about him. Who wouldn't abandon him. The four of us helped him out with rent and money."
Chandler suddenly lost it. He cried out, like a desperate kid trying to find his Mommy. His eyes filled with tears as he looked at Monica. "I…am…so…. sorry," he managed to get out before breaking down.
Monica gazed up, and saw Chandler falling apart. All emotions fled from her. She made her way over to him and tightly embraced him. He held her as well. Both of them were crying. Crying over the fact that they found one another again. Tears of joy ran down Chandler's face as he whispered in Monica's ear,
"I came back for YOU…"
Yet still, no one said they loved each other…
Scene: 2 months later
Everything was pretty much back to usual. Monica and Chandler became best friends again, and the others kept watching and waiting for 'the moment' they would confess their love for each other.
I'll Be There
You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love
I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name
And I'll be there
Scene: The Movie theaters, everyone was there as a group
They sat in this order: Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, and Joey
Ross had his arm around Rachel. He noticed how everyone was into the movie. Only he was glancing at Chandler and Monica every 2 seconds. He noticed Chandler's arm around her, and they were both sharing popcorn. Ross suddenly noticed Monica's hand of popcorn feed into Chandler's mouth. Neither one of them noticed. It was as if it was auto movement.
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness is all I'm after
Whenever you need me
I'll be there
Scene: Central Perk
Gunther walked up toward his best customers and asked if they want anything. While taking their order, he noticed two of them. The funny one had his arm around Rachel's roommate, and she was leaning on his shoulder. When did they get together? He thought. The irony is, their not.
I'll be there to protect you
With an unselfish love I'll respect you
Just call my name
And I'll be there
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad I found you baby
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength, you wanna keep holding on
Scene: Chandler and Joey's
Both of them are sitting in separate recliners, laughing at the comedy they were watching. The door opened and Joey and his date came in. After a minute of chatting, Joey and his date went into his room. As they passed Monica and Chandler, the date thought, "Wow. What a cute couple."
If you should ever find someone new
I know she'd better be good to you
'Cos if she doesn't
Then I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name
And I'll be there
Scene: Central Park; the gang playing football. Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe on a team, Joey, Rachel, and Ross on the other team.
An onlooker looked at the six friends playing football. He wished he had someone like they had each other. A loud cheering interrupted his thoughts. When he looked up, he saw 2 of them hugging and high-fiving each other. The watcher was mesmerized.
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name
And I'll be there
Just look over your shoulder
Just call my name
Scene: Chandler's Birthday Party; Their playing Pin The Tail (where one person is blindfolded and pins a tail onto a picture). But their playing a different version, where two of them would be blind and stand away from each other, and both of them try to pin each other blindfolded.
Phoebe stood off toward the drink table. She saw Monica and Chandler standing on opposite sides of the room, blindfolded. Everyone was laughing and having a good time, especially Chandler. He kept tripping, trying to find Monica, who was too quick for him. Phoebe finally understood the significance of the blindfold. She realized that both of them were blind, blind to the truth, the truth being the love for one another. Neither one could see it, but everyone else could see it. Now the question is, when will the blindfold come down?
Scene: 2 weeks later; Monica and Rachel's
The apartment was dark as Rachel stepped in, back from work. She turned them on, and as she was walking toward her room, she stopped over the sofa. What she saw was indescribable.
She saw two best friends. Both of them were stretched out on the sofa. They were sleeping. One of them had his arms around the other's waist, holding her tightly, protecting her from the world. She had her face on his shoulder, as to let him know she wasn't going anywhere.
Two blind best friends.
And I'll be there...
THAT'S ALL FOLKS! That was the end of my Chandler and Monica series. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! And I want to thank someone. She knows who she is. I couldn't have done it without you. You like a sister to me! I LOVE YOU (hint: CHASSY)…
And I thank you all for bearing with me and reading this!
PLEASE REVIEW! IT WOULD MEAN BUNCHES! :)
Monica was depressed for a while since her and Richard broke up, that she considered taking pills to end her life (BLUE EYES). Luckily, before she could, Chandler intercepted and a huge argument came between them (remember, their just friends, nothing more!) (THE SUDDEN OUTBURST) Monica fled the scene to Central Park where she was attacked. After the others finding out what had happened (A MOMENT OF SILENCE), Monica and Chandler make up. (THE FLASHBACK ATTACK) Soon after, Monica realizes her deepest fear, losing Chandler, her best friend. (FEAR OF LOSING HIM) After reassuring her that he wasn't going to go anywhere, they all take a trip to the carnival, where Monica learns her future.(AT THE CARNIVAL) After returning, Chandler gets some bad news. Every time he tried telling Monica that he was moving away, it always ended in a fight.(BAD NEWS) Days later, the whole group is at the airport, wishing Chandler off, Monica being the saddest.(A PROMISE BROKEN) Chandler promised he would call everyday and left. But right before boarding, he took Joey aside and asked him, "Just promise me something Joe. "What?" "Just promise me that you will look after Monica. I need to know if she's going to be okay. Please, just promise me that" Chandler pleaded. After Joey reassured him that he would, he finally took off, leaving Monica to cry her heart out right in the middle of the airport. And now, in my last fic, Chandler and Monica lost touch after a year. They're both mad at one another and we left off were 2 different people entered Monica's apartment…(FORGOTTEN FRIENDS)
Okay, here is the last part!
Scene: Joey's
Chandler tiredly entered the apartment, not at all surprised that the door was open. He saw no one in sight and quickly headed for his old room. Once he reached there, he realized that Joey hadn't gotten another roommate. The room was practically empty, except for his old bed and dresser. He lay down on the bed and looked up at the ceiling.
"When did my life get so complicated?!" Chandler angrily muttered. "I don't deserve this, I don't! It seems they already forgot about me. I haven't heard from anyone in a whole year! That's 365 days without my family!"
He swiftly turned to his side, finally realizing how much they meant to him. But even he knew he wasn't talking about Ross, his college bud, Joey, the best roommate ever, Phoebe, or even Rachel, but Monica. When he walked into her and Rach's apartment, he saw her sleeping peacefully on the sofa. That was the moment when he realized how much she meant to him. He needed her in his life, otherwise…NO! No otherwise. He just needed her…
Scene: Monica and Rachel's
Monica groggily woke up, not at all pleased with the idea that she fell asleep on the sofa with a dress that was already wrinkled by now. She stood up and headed to her room.
"Who even cares" Monica thought. Rachel was out with Ross, so Monica had the whole apartment to herself. She stood in the middle of her room, starring around her. Her room. It was the one thing Monica trusted and relied on. She could come here whenever another horrible day at work occurred, but lately, the reason was Chandler. Monica drew in a sharp breath. She was so frustrated with him.
"Why? Why did this happen to me? I deserve some happiness, why cant I have that?! My best friend abandoned me, my BEST FRIEND. I need him in my life. Dear god, please, please just signal some sign to me that he's okay. I just need to know that he's laughing and not dead somewhere. Please..." she whispered, as tears sprung to her eyes. But the same time she missed him terribly, she was so mad with him. He didn't try to call. He didn't try to fax. He didn't try to write. Nothing. No form of contact. Maybe he doesn't even care about me, Monica noted, miserably. She lay down on her bed, staring at a picture on her nightstand. It was of the whole gang in Central Perk. Gunther had volunteered to take it. Monica didn't notice anything in the snapshot, but the two people in the middle of the sofa, their arms intertwined together, both laughing.
"Damn it!" she screamed as the tears, once again, started. She picked up the frame with the picture and threw it on the floor, the glass shattering into a million pieces.
"Look Chandler, this is what you did to me." Monica whispered. Her best friend.
Scene: Joey's
Chandler was almost asleep, when he heard the door open and close. He sprung out of bed and glanced at the clock. Only midnight. He opened the door and saw one of the people that Chandler missed.
"JOEY!!"
"Chandler? What? What are you doing here? Or am I just dreaming?"
"It's me, buddy."
Joey dropped his keys as both of them hugged. (This is one of those emotional J & C moments, like in the show).
"Wow's its really you!"
Both pulled away and darted away from each other, neither one of them wanting the other to see the tears in their eyes.
"So, how's it going, man? What are you doing here?" Joey exclaimed in happiness from seeing him. He had missed him terribly.
"What, am I not wanted here anymore?" Chandler teased. "Actually, I've been thinking about you guys a lot lately, and I thought I'd come and see how's it going." Joey grinned.
Time Lapse: 2 hours
Chandler and Joey are both in the barca recliners, catching up on things
"…And then, he literally peed in his pants!" Joey finished, laughing.
"Oh my god!" Chandler spit his beer out. "I can't believe I missed that."
"Well, if you had been around, maybe you wouldn't have," Joey snapped. Instantly he regretted it. He didn't mean to say that, he was just feeling all different emotions right now. Both of them looked down.
Scene: Monica and Rachel's (This is going on the same time Joey and Chandler were talking)
"MONICA! CALL HIM!" Rachel yelled. She came in the moment the glass broke, and now, understanding the situation, was persuading her to call Chandler.
"NO! I WILL NOT BE THE FIRST ONE TO CAVE!"
"Monica," Rachel lowered her voice, but the force was still there. "Sweetie, you miss him. You should call him. So what if you're the first one to make the move?"
Monica didn't respond. She sat down on the sofa. Rachel sat down on the coffee table, facing her.
"It's not a game, Mon. If you miss him, call him. I know your hurt because he didn't try to call you, but why don't YOU be the adult this time? I miss him too. Ross misses him. Joey misses him. Phoebe misses him. All of us miss him, Mon. I had enough of this behavior! You've been doing nothing but moping for that last year and personally, I am SICK of it!" Rachel paused as she calmed down. "Everyone misses him. I know, your wondering why don't I call him? But Mon, don't you see? You guys need to patch this up first; otherwise, things are going to be pretty nasty…Eveyone misses him…"Rachel repeated.
"Not the way I do," Monica simply whispered, her cheeks wet from her tears.
"Oh Mon…" she wrapped her arms around her in a comforting manner. Rachel let her sob on her shoulder. Rachel gulped. Her throat was choked up as well.
Why cant both of them stop being stubborn and realize how much they miss each other, Rachel thought. How much they love each other…
Scene: Joey's
"I'm sorry, man, I didn't mean that," Joey said.
Chandler looked up. "No, I deserved that. I'm sorry, Joe. I'm sorry I didn't call or write. I…" No, there was no excuse. "I'm sorry."
"Don't sweat it, man. You're here now, and that's all that matters." Joey paused. "So, um, have you talked to Monica yet?"
Chandler instantly looked up and starred at Joey. "No, she was sleeping when I went over there."
Even Joey wasn't that stupid. He could see how much his friends were suffering because of the distance between them. He could see how much Chandler was in love with her. He could see how much Monica was in love with Chandler. They belong together, Joey thought. What's stopping them?
After another uncomfortable pause, Chandler smiled. "I got good news man. I'm moving back here in New York!"
"What!? Really? And you're just telling me now? Did they transfer you?"
"Actually, no," Chandler admitted. "After seeing you, I realized how much I missed you guys. So I decided to quit my job and move back here…with you. That is if you'll let me" he quickly added.
"Of course man!" They both hugged again. Finally, things were looking up.
"So, did you hook up with anyone yet?" Joey winked.
Chandler laughed. This was the same old Joey.
Scene: Monica and Rachel's
The next day (morning)
Everyone but Joey and Chandler are there. Monica is in her room. Nobody knows Chandler is back.
The room was considerably quiet. Rachel and Ross were on the sofa, cuddling. Phoebe was sitting at the kitchen table, reading the paper. They were waiting for Monica to wake up and start breakfast.
I don't know how we got this way, Phoebe thought. She really wasn't reading, but staring at the paper. By her expression, you would expect that her dad's death announcement be in the obituaries. But that wasn't the case, not at all. She was thinking about her friends, two of them in particular, one of them the most. Somewhere along the years that Chandler and Monica knew each other, they became best friends. Even when Phoebe lived with Monica, it would always be Monica and Chandler…she could tell how much each one of them were suffering. She didn't like it at all. Her friends were the most important to her, ALL of them.
Ross kissed Rachel and let her sigh in his arms. Recently, Ross had noticed how Monica seemed these days. She was quieter, not joining in the conversations. She complained a lot more, mostly about her crappy life. She seemed sadder, overall. The others, especially Joey, was looking out for her, fearing she might go back in her depression.
How can a single person have such impact on a human being? Ross asked himself. He knew Monica and Chandler were close, but never apprehending the fact that their friendship was something deeper. Could it be love? About 2 months ago, he and Rachel had a talk. Ross finally understood that they might be in love, and he…actually enjoyed the idea. He knew he could trust Chandler. But the problem was, he wasn't here.
"Wait a second! Is today Friday?" Ross exclaimed, suddenly remembering something very important.
"Yeah, honey." Rachel asked, a bit confused.
Ross jumped out of Rachel's grasp and starting jumping around the place. He couldn't believe today was THE day! Chandler had secretly called him and told him that he's coming today.
Rachel was freaked out by Ross's behavior.
"Ross, sweetie, what's-"
The door interrupted her. Joey and Chandler came in, Joey heading straight for the refrigerator. The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop.
"Hey, guys, I'm back!" Chandler nervously said. He expected them to be mad at him, but before he knew it, 3 of his friends came barging at him.
"Chandler! Oh my gosh! What? How? Who? When?" Phoebe exclaimed.
Rachel and Phoebe hugged him. Soon, Ross joined in the fun.
"Yeah, I'm back." He paused. "For good."
After more hugging and exclaiming, Chandler finally asked, "So, where's Mon?"
As if on cue, the door to Monica's room opened, and she stood there.
There he was! Monica thought. She thought she was dreaming, but it really was him. Her body was frozen in place. She couldn't move over and greet him, or scream at him like she wanted to do.
"Hey Mon," Chandler said nervously, also not moving. The others noticed this, and quickly made excuses to leave.
"Uh, I got rehearsal."
"I got a client to massage."
"We're going down to Central Perk."
And they left.
Chandler slowly walked towards her. They were standing face to face, when he noticed her tear streaked cheeks.
"Oh, Monica," he whispered, and pulled her in a hug. She let him hold her, and was sobbing, "Your back. Your really back. Chandler, you have (sob) no idea how much I missed (sob) you."
"I missed you too, Mon. I am so sorry for everything that happened in the last year." His voice was sore, as if afraid to talk.
Chandler suddenly felt her body turn to ice and she pulled away from him. She walked away from him, and now, they were standing on opposite sides of the room, Monica near the kitchen, Chandler in the living room, the sofa separating them.
Monica angrily wiped the tears off her face. She knew what she was about to do could cost their friendship, but needed to say it.
"WHAT?" Monica yelled. "Your sorry?! After a whole year without speaking, you come back in my life and say 'your sorry'. Do you actually think I'm actually going to forgive you? Chandler, when you left, I thought…(sobs) I thought…I thought that life wasn't worth it. You abandoned me! And I am not going to forgive you this time."
Chandler was beginning to get angry. "You're not going to FORGIVE me? This was my JOB! I couldn't very well back out of it and you know that! What about me calling you? Hm? I did that, didn't I?! I called you and wrote to you. Don't tell me I did something wrong, because if I remember correctly, you never responded to my letter!"
"Didn't respond?!" I did respond! You never wrote back! In the letter I explained that our phone number changed. And I didn't have your number!"
"Oh stop it Monica!" He hissed. "You making excuses. You know what? This is stupid. I shouldn't have ever come back here. I know when I'm not wanted."
Monica wiped a couple more tears from her eyes. "What about the pact? You PROMISED me you were never going to leave me! Richard left me-
"Richard this! Richard that! Is that all you can talk about?!"
Monica gave up. "I thought you were the only one would understood me. I guess I was wrong, " she whispered.
"YOU CAN COUNT ON ME MONICA! LOOK! IM SORRY I WASN'T HERE! Joey promised me he would take care of you. See? I was looking out for you."
"Take care of ME!? I am not a baby, or a dog. I can function fine without you!" Monica angrily said.
"Oh really?! Well, is that why you haven't been yourself lately? Joey told me everything, Mon! He said you weren't acting like yourself lately. Now tell me, what's all that about?!"
Monica ignored that. She stared at the floor, tears filling her blue eyes.
Chandler calmed down. "Look Monica, I am so sorry about losing contact. But I am here now, and I'm not leaving. I quit my job, so that means I can move back here with the gang, and you. (He paused) Joey and I are going to be roommates again. (Another pause) I wonder how he paid for rent for a whole year without a roommate."
"Because he has friends." Monica acidly said. "He has friends who care about him. Who wouldn't abandon him. The four of us helped him out with rent and money."
Chandler suddenly lost it. He cried out, like a desperate kid trying to find his Mommy. His eyes filled with tears as he looked at Monica. "I…am…so…. sorry," he managed to get out before breaking down.
Monica gazed up, and saw Chandler falling apart. All emotions fled from her. She made her way over to him and tightly embraced him. He held her as well. Both of them were crying. Crying over the fact that they found one another again. Tears of joy ran down Chandler's face as he whispered in Monica's ear,
"I came back for YOU…"
Yet still, no one said they loved each other…
Scene: 2 months later
Everything was pretty much back to usual. Monica and Chandler became best friends again, and the others kept watching and waiting for 'the moment' they would confess their love for each other.
I'll Be There
You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love
I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name
And I'll be there
Scene: The Movie theaters, everyone was there as a group
They sat in this order: Phoebe, Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, and Joey
Ross had his arm around Rachel. He noticed how everyone was into the movie. Only he was glancing at Chandler and Monica every 2 seconds. He noticed Chandler's arm around her, and they were both sharing popcorn. Ross suddenly noticed Monica's hand of popcorn feed into Chandler's mouth. Neither one of them noticed. It was as if it was auto movement.
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness is all I'm after
Whenever you need me
I'll be there
Scene: Central Perk
Gunther walked up toward his best customers and asked if they want anything. While taking their order, he noticed two of them. The funny one had his arm around Rachel's roommate, and she was leaning on his shoulder. When did they get together? He thought. The irony is, their not.
I'll be there to protect you
With an unselfish love I'll respect you
Just call my name
And I'll be there
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad I found you baby
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength, you wanna keep holding on
Scene: Chandler and Joey's
Both of them are sitting in separate recliners, laughing at the comedy they were watching. The door opened and Joey and his date came in. After a minute of chatting, Joey and his date went into his room. As they passed Monica and Chandler, the date thought, "Wow. What a cute couple."
If you should ever find someone new
I know she'd better be good to you
'Cos if she doesn't
Then I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name
And I'll be there
Scene: Central Park; the gang playing football. Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe on a team, Joey, Rachel, and Ross on the other team.
An onlooker looked at the six friends playing football. He wished he had someone like they had each other. A loud cheering interrupted his thoughts. When he looked up, he saw 2 of them hugging and high-fiving each other. The watcher was mesmerized.
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my name
And I'll be there
Just look over your shoulder
Just call my name
Scene: Chandler's Birthday Party; Their playing Pin The Tail (where one person is blindfolded and pins a tail onto a picture). But their playing a different version, where two of them would be blind and stand away from each other, and both of them try to pin each other blindfolded.
Phoebe stood off toward the drink table. She saw Monica and Chandler standing on opposite sides of the room, blindfolded. Everyone was laughing and having a good time, especially Chandler. He kept tripping, trying to find Monica, who was too quick for him. Phoebe finally understood the significance of the blindfold. She realized that both of them were blind, blind to the truth, the truth being the love for one another. Neither one could see it, but everyone else could see it. Now the question is, when will the blindfold come down?
Scene: 2 weeks later; Monica and Rachel's
The apartment was dark as Rachel stepped in, back from work. She turned them on, and as she was walking toward her room, she stopped over the sofa. What she saw was indescribable.
She saw two best friends. Both of them were stretched out on the sofa. They were sleeping. One of them had his arms around the other's waist, holding her tightly, protecting her from the world. She had her face on his shoulder, as to let him know she wasn't going anywhere.
Two blind best friends.
And I'll be there...
THAT'S ALL FOLKS! That was the end of my Chandler and Monica series. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it! And I want to thank someone. She knows who she is. I couldn't have done it without you. You like a sister to me! I LOVE YOU (hint: CHASSY)…
And I thank you all for bearing with me and reading this!
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