Chapter 2. Disclaimer: I own...a CD player, a TV, a VCR, a computer, but I don't own anyone in Friends OK? Thank you. Bye bye! (OK, before this story starts, you need to know that we have skipped 6 months. The partners are still together, and the six are firm friends. There has been squabbles, obviously, but they are now settled down where Ross and the guys live. Joey, Chandler, Monica and Rachel live in J&C's appartment (which seems a little cramped, but C&M are searching lol) and Phoebe and Ross live in Ross's appartment, which Monica has taken a fancy to. Surprise, surprise! So, there. You know enough now.)

Story starts

Joey and Chandler were sitting in Central Perk, chatting. Monica and Rachel were at the counter, chatting to Gunther, who had taken a fancy to Rachel. He doesn't like Joey, instead of not liking Ross.
"You know, we're very lucky," said Joey, looking at Rachel and Monica, who were sharing a joke with a dark haired girl with a pushchair.
"Why?" asked Chandler, not looking up from the paper.
"Because, if it wasn't for them talking, Janice wouldn't have spotted you," laughed Joey.
Chandler jumped up, and heard the annoying laugh, and the voice that sounded like someone had been strangled. "Oh-my-god," he whispered.
"Oh...My...GAWD!" said Janice, coming over. "Bing-a-ling?"
Chandler nearly died standing there. Monica and Rachel were laughing fit to burst. Chandler shot Monica an angry look.

Song

So no-one told you life was gonna be this way,
The job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A, (dead on arrival)
It's like you're always stuck in second gear,
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year
I'll be there for you (when the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you (like I've been there before)
I'll be there for you
Cos you're there for me too.

Scene 1

"Monica!" hissed a voice.
Monica turned round, startled. She was in the hall, about to follow Chandler (and Janice, unfortunately) into his appartment.
"S'me," said the voice.
"Pete?" she said, startled.
A not-so-dead-looking-but-still-looking-rich Pete came out from the shadows and gave her a hug. She pushed him away.
"What are you doing Pete?" she asked.
"I...I wanted to see you," he said. "I found out you were living here when I went to see your mom."
"Why were you going to see my mom?" she asked.
"I went to your appartment but someone else was living there. I wanted to tell you that I've stopped trying to become the Ultimate Fighting Champion. I want you back."
Monica laughed. "You're not getting me," she laughed. "I have a boyfriend." She walked in, after Chandler came out looking for her. He smiled at Pete, thinking he was one of Monica's friends, then closed the door.
"Who's he?" he asked. "Pete Becker?" He laughed at his own joke.
"Yeah."
"Seriously?" he said. "How do you know him?"
"I dated him, and he wants me to go back out with him. What should I do, Chandler? Date the millionaire again?"
"Well, I think...wait a minute," he said, realising what he'd just said. "Well-couldn't you marry him and get half his money, then divorce him and come back to me?" She laughed and kissed him. "I love it when you pretend to be clever," she said.
"Are you ok Monica?" asked a voice. Janice came out. "I'm just gonna go to the shops. Do you want anything?"
"No thanks Janice," she said hurriedly, starting to hate the woman. "Shall we make out while she's gone, while we have the chance?" she asked Chandler in her sexy voice.
"If that's your sexy voice, we have a problem," he laughed. They went into the bedroom.

Scene 2

Rachel put the phone down, and grinned at Phoebe. "We've got the reservations," she said. "Me, you, Ross, Joey and Chandler."
"What about Monica?" asked Phoebe. Rachel looked at her, as Chandler does when he's waiting for Joey to work something out. "Oh yeah! Of course she can't come because we're planning her..."
"Shush!" said Rachel. "She might be creeping around. Now, what excuse are we going to make?"
"We're planning her birthday party?" asked Phoebe.
"Now is not the time to tell the truth! You don't say that!" laughed Rachel. "You're meant to make up an excuse!"
"Umm...we're going bowling and we'd appreciate it if she didn't come because we know how much bowling hurts her back?" said Phoebe. Monica had been having serious back problems.
"Great! And we can say that we are gonna get her presents afterwards, so she can't come," said Rachel.
"Yes!" said Phoebe, and they did a high five.

Scene 3

Ross walked past the jewellers as he came home from work. He saw a really lovely, yet expensive ring. Phoebe would love it, he knew. He saw the price and smiled. Maybe for her brithday, or Christams. It was a lot of money.
"Ross!" called someone from behind him. "What are you doing here?"
Ross turned round and saw Chandler running towards him. "Umm...just looking at jewellery for Phoebe. Why are you here?"
"Tell you later," he said, and went inside. Scene 4

"So, do we know what we're doing?" asked Rachel, putting her glass down. The other four nodded.
"We're taking her to a concert, then we're taking her to her favourite restaurant," quoted Ross.
"Yes. So, what have we got her for her birthday?" asked Chandler. He loved organising stuff, and was quite as excited as Monica would be.
"Well," said Phoebe, putting her arm round Ross. "I've got her this lovely bracelet she's wanted for ages. She'll love it, hopefully. She said her mum had one. But, do you think she likes 9 carot gold?"
Chandler laughed. "I'm sure she'll love it," he said.
"I've got her this great CD, one she's wanted for ages," said Ross. "It's got "The way You Look Tonight" on it, and other really nice lovey-dovey ones." He pulled a CD out of a bag and showed it to everyone. Rachel groaned.
"I've also got her a CD, and it's got at least 5 of those songs on it. Plus about 40 more," she laughed. "It's one of those "Power Of Love" CD's. What did you get her, Chandler?"
He smiled. "You're ALL gonna have to wait and see," he said. Scene 5


"That was amazing!" said Monica, sitting on her couch. Chandler was sitting on one side, Ross on the other. They were all a little drunk. Rachel was sitting on the floor, and Phoebe was sharing the chair with Joey.
"Presents!" said Rachel. Rachel, Ross, Phoebe and Joey all handed her a parcel. Monica looked a little miffed that Chandler hadn't given her anything, but thought he was wiating till last-which he was.
"Oh Joey, I've always wanted...a bottle opener," she said. "Oh! It's got "Monica" enngraved in it! Cool Joe! Thanks!"
She gave him a quick hug, and opened the other presents, thanking everyone. "So, Chandler, what do I get from you?" she asked.
Chandler stood up and went into the bedroom, and brought out a little box, one that you would get a ring in. "Couldn't you even wrap it up?" she teased.
He knelt down. "Monica-will you marry me?"
Rachel and Ross gasped. Joey fell of the chair. Phoebe grinned and grinned. Chandler smiled at Monica. And Monica-
"Yes."
Phoebe rushed at Chandler and gave him a big bear hug. Rachel and Ross hugged Monica. Joey ran round and round the room, yelling. And then Monica and Chandler kissed.
"Happy birthday Monica," he whispered.
"Thank you, Chandler, she sobbed happily.

CREDITS

Last Scene


Monica woke up, and Chandler was laying next to her, breathing softly. She kissed him, and he woke up.
"Hello," she said, smiling.
"What...what happened last night?" he asked, obviously trying to soothe his head.
"Umm...we went out and then you proposed to me," she said, giggling.
"Oh well. Did you have a nice birthday?"
"Yes thank you."
"Night." He turned over and snored. Monica thumped him on the back. "What?" he asked.

~The End~