TOW Chandler Makes a Decision

TOW Chandler Makes a Decision

Chapter One Chandler Finds out

By Shantayna from Kenya

Ok my name is Shantayna, I am 15 and from Nairobi, Kenya. I have been watching Friends for years and didn't start writing fanfics until I read some on a couple of sites. Anyways I decided to have a go at writing one and excuse me if my spelling isn't up to scratch, my first language is Swahili and my second is English. And also I decided to name Chandler and Monica's daughter Kenya just cos I live here and also thanks to the miracle that is the internet I have seen the season 8 opener J.

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Disclaimer: The following characters do not belong to me with the exception of Leslie-Claire, Kenya and Zarabeth. They are the copyright of Bright, Kauffman and Crane and Warner Bros. I write this purely for entertainment and not profit.

Life was going well for Chandler Bing. He had a beautiful wife, Monica and they had been married for almost a year. He was thinking about the day he would become a father. He had really been enjoying helping out with his new niece Daniela, Ross and Rachel's 3 month old daughter. It was the complete opposite of when he was around kids when he was younger especially when Ben was born. He longed to be with someone who he would love forever and, even though blindsighted for 3 years he finally found his one and only soul mate in Monica, the woman who had been with him through everything; the disastrous relationships with Janice and Kathy and the many other women who had been nothing but meaningless sex. She was the one person he could confide in about anything. Sure he also confided in Rachel and Phoebe but there was something about Monica that made his heart beat faster and him go weak at the knees.  

One particular night in February it was especially cold in New York. Winter was beginning to round off and spring was soon on its way.  (Author's note: Seeing as I live in Nairobi I think my winter is your summer depending which side of the equator you are on J )

"Chandler when do you think we should start having kids?" asked Monica as she snuggled closer to Chandler in an effort to keep warm on the bitterly cold night in February.

"Well we could start now if you want," he said wiggling his eyebrows suggestively.

Monica giggled as Chandler kissed her neck. They made love all night in the end. The next morning they emerged wearing robes. Chandler kept kissing Monica's neck as they walked into the kitchen. She turned around and hugged him.

"Chandler I love you so much I just want you to know that," said Monica. "I am just sorry it took me three years to realise that."

"I feel the exact same way," said Chandler softly.

The next month went by and Monica was more cranky than usual and knew that she could be pregnant so she decided to wait until Chandler was home to take her pregnancy test. He came through the door and went over to kiss Monica who was lying on the couch holding the box with the pregnancy test.

"Well do you know yet?" asked Chandler.

"No I wanted to share the moment with you so we could find out together," said Monica.

"Well go take it honey," said Chandler, his voice tinged with excitement. "I wanna find out if I am gonna be a daddy."

Monica smiled at him; she was pleased that he was excited about becoming a dad. He wasn't freaking out at all and was full of enthusiasm.  Monica went into the bathroom and took the test.  She came back out and sat down next to her husband.

"How long til we find out?" asked Chandler

"About five minutes," replied Monica. "I am sooo nervous. Do you think I will be a good mom?"

"Of course you will. After all you were the one desperate enough to want babies," said Chandler.  "You will be the greatest mom ever."

"Oh and I already have a name picked out if we have a girl," said Monica. "Wanna hear it?"

"Okay," said Chandler.

"Kenya," said Monica. "Kenya Bing. Has a nice ring to it doesn't it?"

"That's great," said Chandler.

He glanced at his watch.

"Well time to find out," said Chandler.

Monica began to walk towards the bathroom but stopped midway.

"I can't do it," said Monica. "Can you look?"

"Sure," said Chandler.

He walked in and picked up the stick and the box. He read it and came out with a sad look on his face.

"I am sorry sweetie it's negative," said Chandler.

"N..Negative?" repeated Monica. "How can that be? I have all the symptoms plus my period is three weeks late!"

"I am just kidding it's positive we're gonna be parents," said Chandler showing Monica he was lying.

Monica's face looked like she was going to kill him but instead she walked up to him and gave him a really hard kiss on the lips.

"Wow what was that for?" asked Chandler.

"For giving me this baby and for being my husband," said Monica.

Then she stamped on his foot.

"Ow! What was that for?" he cried.

"For lying to me," said Monica.

He saw the mock seriousness in her eyes and hugged her really tight then he looked into her eyes before putting his hand on her stomach.

"This is going to be the biggest challenge of our lives but I am ready," said Chandler.

"Me too Chandler, me too," whispered Monica.

Later that night they were lying in each other's arms. Chandler looked at the clock 4:12am. He just couldn't sleep so decided to go upstairs and see his good friend Leslie-Claire Rodriguez and her daughter Zarabeth. Leslie-Claire was watching TV when Chandler knocked on the door.

"Hey Chandler," said Leslie-Claire.

"Hey Leslie. Zara asleep?" asked Chandler.

"Nope out with her friend Makayla Jones," said Leslie.  "So what brings you here?"

"Monica's pregnant and I can't sleep," said Chandler.

"Wow that's great news," said Leslie. "About Mon's pregnancy that is."

"Yeah I know," said Chandler. "A little life depending on me for the rest of it's life."

Chandler spent the rest of the night chatting to Leslie. Her husband Greg was in the army and was rarely home. He had missed a lot important things in Zara's life and Chandler was glad he didn't do his military service. The next time he looked at his watch it was 5:24am and he decided to get home and see his pregnant wife.

As he stepped through the door, Monica was sitting on the couch with her hand on her stomach eating an apple. Chandler went and sat next to her.

"Hey sweetie. I couldn't sleep so I was talking to Leslie," said Chandler.

"I missed you while you were gone," said Monica.

"I missed you as well. Wow we are still acting like newlyweds and we have been married one year on Wednesday," said Chandler.

"Yeah I know," said Monica. "I feel really sick."

"Oh sweetie. I'll tell you what why don't we go back to bed and I'll call in sick tomorrow and I'll tell the restaurant you can't make it in," said Chandler.

"Aww I love you so much," said Monica.

She kissed his forehead and went back to bed. He closely followed her and went into their room. Chandler go back into bed and Monica snuggled close to him and lay her head on his shoulder. He wrapped his arms around her and they fell asleep, ready to take on the challenges of the next 7 months.

To Be Continued

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