1202 - TOW Katie Visits
It was a month since they brought the babies home from the hospital and a month since Katie had called last. She said she'd be home in two months with Valerie, but Monica was very skeptical of that.
Monica was making breakfast for herself and Chandler. The kitchen was a funny sight because there were two high chairs set up and two baby carriers on the table, propped up so the newborns were in sitting positions. They were both sucking hungrily on their pacifiers and Alex and Ally were banging their spoons on their high chair.
Chandler was picking up toys from off of the floor and under couch cushions.
Monica: Oh, honey, the eggs are done.
Monica put them on a plate and put them down onto the kitchen table. She sat down and looked at her kids.
Monica: Don't worry. I'll teach you how to cook one day. Never let your dad teach you.
Chandler: And I'm standing right here.
Monica: I know.
Chandler sat down at the table while Monica ate with one hand and fed Casey with the other. Chandler did the same but he fed Jessie.
Alex: Mommy!
Monica: Oh . . .Sorry sweetie!
Monica put the bottle and her fork down, poured some cereal for Ally and Alex and gave that to them. She sat back down and resumed what she was doing before.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door and in walked Katie, pushing a baby stroller and carrying a suitcase. Monica nearly choked on her eggs.
Monica: Oh . . .Katie!
Katie's hair was much longer, dark black, hanging down to her but. She had a nice tan and she was a little taller than the last time Monica saw her. Little eleven-month-old Valerie was so adorable! She'd gotten so big and she had the thick, long, dark-black hair. She was playing with a little stuffed animal.
Chandler: Katie?
Katie: Hi . . .hi mom . . .hi dad . . .
Monica: You're really here?!
Katie: Just for a visit. I felt bad for not coming back and not calling . . . I wanted to stop by for a visit. My plane leaves in the morning. I brought my suitcase because it's got all of my belongings in it . . .well, at least the ones that can be carried.
Monica: I can't believe you're back!
Katie: I have to see my little sisters!
Monica: Look on the table.
Katie glanced at the babies in their carriers on the table and she grinned.
Katie: Oh! They're so cute!
Monica: I know! They look like you when you were born.
Katie: Really?!
Monica: Yeah.
Katie: Oh, can I hold them?
Monica: Sure. Do you want to feed Casey? Chandler's got Jessie.
Katie: Sure!
Katie shut the door to the apartment and walked in. She put her suitcase by the door and let Valerie out of the stroller. The little girl toddled after her mother and Monica looked down at her grand daughter as Katie took Casey and the bottle.
Monica: Hi Valerie! Do you know who I am?
Valerie: Grandma!
Monica: Oh dear God! I think I just had a heart attack!
Chandler: Monica, just remember, you're not even 35 yet. You're still young. You've just got a very young daughter with a baby.
Katie: And I'm standing right here . . .
Chandler looked shocked and he continued feeding Jessie as Katie sat down at the table and held baby Casey in her arms.
Katie: Oh, you are just so cute!
Monica: Okay, Chandler, I'll feed Jessie. You go ahead and eat. I'm not really hungry.
Chandler: Okay . . .are you feeling well? You're not hungry?
Monica: Hey, I'm not fat anymore!
Chandler: Sorry . . .
Monica took baby Jessie out of her carrier and held her softly. The baby began to suck at her bottle.
*~*
Rachel was in quite a predicament, as was Ross. He was changing Amber's diaper and Rachel was changing Cheyenne's. Hannah had pushed little Thomas down and he was screaming. He had hit her and she started crying and hit Caleb. Then, Caleb slapped his brother Jonah and the four of them were in tears. The only calm ones were the newborn girls. Even Ross and Rachel were panicking.
Rachel: Oh God! Ross! What are we going to do?
Ross: Okay . . .something's gotta make them laugh . . .
Rachel: I've got an idea!
Ross and Rachel finished diapering the babies and took them out into the living room where all of the kids were in tears.
Rachel explained what they were going to do and Ross agreed. Ross cleared his throat loudly and the kids sniffled and sobbed but looked up at their parents. Rachel and Ross, in very high-pitched voices began to speak.
Rachel: Hi! I'm your sister, Cheyenne! I don't want you to cry!
Ross: That's right! I'm your sister Amber, and I don't want you to cry either! It makes us sad! Do you want us to be sad?
They had the babies put up to cover their faces if that gives you a visual.
Rachel: We don't like to be sad . . .Do you?
The boys and Hannah all shook their heads.
Ross: Then, will you please try to get along? For us? We're little and we need our rest. And we can't rest if you're crying!
Hannah: Okay . . .
Rachel: Will you hug each other? Please? It will make us happy!
Hannah hugged each of her baby brothers.
Rachel/Ross: Yay!
After the kids were all made up, Ross and Rachel went back to the twins' nursery and high-fived each other.
Ross: Score one for the best parenting team in the world!
Rachel: You got that right!
*~*
Phoebe was doing a very interesting thing. She was holding baby Brandon in her arms, feeding him, with her chin propped up against the bottle, talking on the phone to the pediatrician about the next check-up for the twins, and she was fixing a cup of juice for Draven. Meanwhile, Courtney was huffing and sniffling and about to burst into tears. The cradle she was in, luckily was close to the counter, so Phoebe reached one leg over and began to rock it gently.
Phoebe: Okay . . . so you want to see them next week? Okay . . . yeah. . .that will be fine. Uh-huh, thank you very much. By Dr. Marsters.
Phoebe hung up and took the cup of juice to Draven, who was sitting on the floor on his knees, coloring in his coloring book that was on the coffee table.
Phoebe: There you go sweetie. Now, I have to put Brandon down.
Brandon finished eating and Phoebe put him down and sat his bottle down. She got Courtney and a fresh bottle and started feeding her.
Phoebe: Boy, you kids are hard work! But, I think it's all working out great!
Draven: Mommy . . .I'm tired . . .
Phoebe: Do you want to sleep?
Draven sniffled and nodded. Phoebe was excited. She'd get a few hours of peace now that the twins were eating and were drifting off to sleep and Draven was WANTING to go to sleep!
Phoebe followed Draven into his room and picked him up with one arm and put him in his crib.
Phoebe: I'll see you later baby. Have a good nap.
Draven waved at his mom sleepily and laid down to sleep. Phoebe walked out into the living room and laid sat down on the couch. She smiled and realized that she was going to get a little bit of sleep. Waking up to screaming babies every couple of hours was not a good thing. But, she was adjusting to it and was waking up before they started crying. She was kind of using them as alarm clocks.
Phoebe: Oh, this is the life . . .
*~*
Later, Chandler, Monica, and Katie were sitting on the couch. Katie was holding Alex and Ally in her lap and Chandler and Monica each had a twin.
Katie: So, after the movie ended, my agent told me that another kids movie wanted me for the voice of an animated character! I was so happy because I didn't have to worry about looking glamorous. So, I took the job! It was great pay and it helped Valerie and me out a lot.
Chandler: What about school?
Katie: I'm going, but I have a private tutor that goes along to the set. He couldn't come out here with me because he's sick and planes scare him, otherwise, he's a pretty great guy!
Monica: Well, at least you're learning.
Katie: Yeah . . .well, I'm just glad that I got out here. I was hoping you wouldn't start to think I was never coming back.
Chandler: Who? Us? Nah!
Katie laughed and smiled as she bounced her brother and sister on her knees.
Katie: I'll always come back here! This place . . . you're my family!
Monica: Of course we are sweetie!
Katie: Hey, I'm going to go see Ross and Rachel and then I'll go see Phoebe and Joey.
Chandler: Joey's away, but I'm sure Phoebe will be more than happy to see you.
Katie: Great!
*~*
Ross and Rachel were relaxing while Hannah, Thomas, Jonah, and Caleb played in Hannah's room. The twins were sleeping in their cribs and it was silent. A knock on the door came and Katie walked in.
Ross: Katie! Hi!
Rachel: Wow! You're back!
Katie: Not back. Just visiting until tomorrow.
Rachel: It's good to see you again! Where's Val?
Katie: With my mom.
Rachel: Well, sit down, do you want something to drink?
Katie: Nah. I have to see the babies!
Ross: They're sleeping, but I'm sure they won't wake up.
Ross, Rachel, and Katie walked into the twins' nursery and Katie saw Amber and Cheyenne.
Katie: They're adorable . . .
Rachel: I know . . .
Katie: How are the triplets?
Rachel: Big! Do you want to see them?
Katie: Sure!
They all left the nursery again and went into Hannah's room.
Hannah: Katie!
Katie: Hi Hannah-Banana!
Hannah laughed and Katie picked her up.
Hannah: Where's Valerie?!
Katie: She's with your Aunt Monica.
Hannah: Oh . . .
Rachel: Jonah, Caleb, Thomas, I'm sure you don't remember Katie, but she was here when you guys were really little.
The boys smiled and waved.
Katie: Wow! They're getting so big!
*~*
At Phoebe's, she was just dozing off when a knock came to the door.
Phoebe: It's open!
Katie walked in and Phoebe smiled.
Phoebe: Hey!
Katie: Hi! How are you?
Phoebe: Oh, I'm okay. I miss Joey.
Katie: I heard . . .how's the movie going?
Phoebe: Hopefully it's going well.
Katie: Well, I hope so. Where are the kids? Phoebe pointed to the two bassinets in the corner and to Draven's nursery.
Phoebe: Draven is taking a nap and the babies are too.
Katie grinned and walked over to them. She looked at them and squealed with delight.
Katie: I love babies!
Phoebe: Hopefully not too much! Oh you're not . . .
Katie: No! Never again! At least not until I get married!
Phoebe: You're engaged?!
Katie: No . . .nobody.
Phoebe: Oh, well, you'll find somebody.
Katie: I'm sixteen. I've got time.
Phoebe laughed.
Phoebe: Well, I'm glad you came back.
Katie: I'm just here until tomorrow.
Phoebe: Oh . . .that sucks. . .
Katie: Yeah . . .my boss let me out of the movie for a couple of days. I'm so happy!
Phoebe: Yeah, Joey got to leave too when the twins were born . . .
Katie: I . . .I hope everything works out for you . . .
Phoebe: You too . . .
*~*
The next morning, at Monica and Chandler's apartment, Monica and Chandler were saying goodbye to Katie, yet again.
Monica: Oh, I'm going to miss you so much!
Katie: I'll miss you too.
Katie hugged her mom and then hugged her dad while Monica picked up Valerie.
Katie: Bye dad.
Chandler: Bye . . .I'll miss you.
He slipped a fifty into her hand and spoke in a whisper.
Chandler: Don't tell your mother!
Katie laughed and hugged her dad again and then her mom. Pretty soon she was walking away.
Monica: I can't believe she's going again . . .I wish I could stop her . . .but I think this is her dream.
Chandler: It is. She's growing up and you've got to deal with it. We all do.
Monica nodded and sighed. She walked away to spend some more time with the children that were there and that weren't going away for a very long time.
It was a month since they brought the babies home from the hospital and a month since Katie had called last. She said she'd be home in two months with Valerie, but Monica was very skeptical of that.
Monica was making breakfast for herself and Chandler. The kitchen was a funny sight because there were two high chairs set up and two baby carriers on the table, propped up so the newborns were in sitting positions. They were both sucking hungrily on their pacifiers and Alex and Ally were banging their spoons on their high chair.
Chandler was picking up toys from off of the floor and under couch cushions.
Monica: Oh, honey, the eggs are done.
Monica put them on a plate and put them down onto the kitchen table. She sat down and looked at her kids.
Monica: Don't worry. I'll teach you how to cook one day. Never let your dad teach you.
Chandler: And I'm standing right here.
Monica: I know.
Chandler sat down at the table while Monica ate with one hand and fed Casey with the other. Chandler did the same but he fed Jessie.
Alex: Mommy!
Monica: Oh . . .Sorry sweetie!
Monica put the bottle and her fork down, poured some cereal for Ally and Alex and gave that to them. She sat back down and resumed what she was doing before.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door and in walked Katie, pushing a baby stroller and carrying a suitcase. Monica nearly choked on her eggs.
Monica: Oh . . .Katie!
Katie's hair was much longer, dark black, hanging down to her but. She had a nice tan and she was a little taller than the last time Monica saw her. Little eleven-month-old Valerie was so adorable! She'd gotten so big and she had the thick, long, dark-black hair. She was playing with a little stuffed animal.
Chandler: Katie?
Katie: Hi . . .hi mom . . .hi dad . . .
Monica: You're really here?!
Katie: Just for a visit. I felt bad for not coming back and not calling . . . I wanted to stop by for a visit. My plane leaves in the morning. I brought my suitcase because it's got all of my belongings in it . . .well, at least the ones that can be carried.
Monica: I can't believe you're back!
Katie: I have to see my little sisters!
Monica: Look on the table.
Katie glanced at the babies in their carriers on the table and she grinned.
Katie: Oh! They're so cute!
Monica: I know! They look like you when you were born.
Katie: Really?!
Monica: Yeah.
Katie: Oh, can I hold them?
Monica: Sure. Do you want to feed Casey? Chandler's got Jessie.
Katie: Sure!
Katie shut the door to the apartment and walked in. She put her suitcase by the door and let Valerie out of the stroller. The little girl toddled after her mother and Monica looked down at her grand daughter as Katie took Casey and the bottle.
Monica: Hi Valerie! Do you know who I am?
Valerie: Grandma!
Monica: Oh dear God! I think I just had a heart attack!
Chandler: Monica, just remember, you're not even 35 yet. You're still young. You've just got a very young daughter with a baby.
Katie: And I'm standing right here . . .
Chandler looked shocked and he continued feeding Jessie as Katie sat down at the table and held baby Casey in her arms.
Katie: Oh, you are just so cute!
Monica: Okay, Chandler, I'll feed Jessie. You go ahead and eat. I'm not really hungry.
Chandler: Okay . . .are you feeling well? You're not hungry?
Monica: Hey, I'm not fat anymore!
Chandler: Sorry . . .
Monica took baby Jessie out of her carrier and held her softly. The baby began to suck at her bottle.
*~*
Rachel was in quite a predicament, as was Ross. He was changing Amber's diaper and Rachel was changing Cheyenne's. Hannah had pushed little Thomas down and he was screaming. He had hit her and she started crying and hit Caleb. Then, Caleb slapped his brother Jonah and the four of them were in tears. The only calm ones were the newborn girls. Even Ross and Rachel were panicking.
Rachel: Oh God! Ross! What are we going to do?
Ross: Okay . . .something's gotta make them laugh . . .
Rachel: I've got an idea!
Ross and Rachel finished diapering the babies and took them out into the living room where all of the kids were in tears.
Rachel explained what they were going to do and Ross agreed. Ross cleared his throat loudly and the kids sniffled and sobbed but looked up at their parents. Rachel and Ross, in very high-pitched voices began to speak.
Rachel: Hi! I'm your sister, Cheyenne! I don't want you to cry!
Ross: That's right! I'm your sister Amber, and I don't want you to cry either! It makes us sad! Do you want us to be sad?
They had the babies put up to cover their faces if that gives you a visual.
Rachel: We don't like to be sad . . .Do you?
The boys and Hannah all shook their heads.
Ross: Then, will you please try to get along? For us? We're little and we need our rest. And we can't rest if you're crying!
Hannah: Okay . . .
Rachel: Will you hug each other? Please? It will make us happy!
Hannah hugged each of her baby brothers.
Rachel/Ross: Yay!
After the kids were all made up, Ross and Rachel went back to the twins' nursery and high-fived each other.
Ross: Score one for the best parenting team in the world!
Rachel: You got that right!
*~*
Phoebe was doing a very interesting thing. She was holding baby Brandon in her arms, feeding him, with her chin propped up against the bottle, talking on the phone to the pediatrician about the next check-up for the twins, and she was fixing a cup of juice for Draven. Meanwhile, Courtney was huffing and sniffling and about to burst into tears. The cradle she was in, luckily was close to the counter, so Phoebe reached one leg over and began to rock it gently.
Phoebe: Okay . . . so you want to see them next week? Okay . . . yeah. . .that will be fine. Uh-huh, thank you very much. By Dr. Marsters.
Phoebe hung up and took the cup of juice to Draven, who was sitting on the floor on his knees, coloring in his coloring book that was on the coffee table.
Phoebe: There you go sweetie. Now, I have to put Brandon down.
Brandon finished eating and Phoebe put him down and sat his bottle down. She got Courtney and a fresh bottle and started feeding her.
Phoebe: Boy, you kids are hard work! But, I think it's all working out great!
Draven: Mommy . . .I'm tired . . .
Phoebe: Do you want to sleep?
Draven sniffled and nodded. Phoebe was excited. She'd get a few hours of peace now that the twins were eating and were drifting off to sleep and Draven was WANTING to go to sleep!
Phoebe followed Draven into his room and picked him up with one arm and put him in his crib.
Phoebe: I'll see you later baby. Have a good nap.
Draven waved at his mom sleepily and laid down to sleep. Phoebe walked out into the living room and laid sat down on the couch. She smiled and realized that she was going to get a little bit of sleep. Waking up to screaming babies every couple of hours was not a good thing. But, she was adjusting to it and was waking up before they started crying. She was kind of using them as alarm clocks.
Phoebe: Oh, this is the life . . .
*~*
Later, Chandler, Monica, and Katie were sitting on the couch. Katie was holding Alex and Ally in her lap and Chandler and Monica each had a twin.
Katie: So, after the movie ended, my agent told me that another kids movie wanted me for the voice of an animated character! I was so happy because I didn't have to worry about looking glamorous. So, I took the job! It was great pay and it helped Valerie and me out a lot.
Chandler: What about school?
Katie: I'm going, but I have a private tutor that goes along to the set. He couldn't come out here with me because he's sick and planes scare him, otherwise, he's a pretty great guy!
Monica: Well, at least you're learning.
Katie: Yeah . . .well, I'm just glad that I got out here. I was hoping you wouldn't start to think I was never coming back.
Chandler: Who? Us? Nah!
Katie laughed and smiled as she bounced her brother and sister on her knees.
Katie: I'll always come back here! This place . . . you're my family!
Monica: Of course we are sweetie!
Katie: Hey, I'm going to go see Ross and Rachel and then I'll go see Phoebe and Joey.
Chandler: Joey's away, but I'm sure Phoebe will be more than happy to see you.
Katie: Great!
*~*
Ross and Rachel were relaxing while Hannah, Thomas, Jonah, and Caleb played in Hannah's room. The twins were sleeping in their cribs and it was silent. A knock on the door came and Katie walked in.
Ross: Katie! Hi!
Rachel: Wow! You're back!
Katie: Not back. Just visiting until tomorrow.
Rachel: It's good to see you again! Where's Val?
Katie: With my mom.
Rachel: Well, sit down, do you want something to drink?
Katie: Nah. I have to see the babies!
Ross: They're sleeping, but I'm sure they won't wake up.
Ross, Rachel, and Katie walked into the twins' nursery and Katie saw Amber and Cheyenne.
Katie: They're adorable . . .
Rachel: I know . . .
Katie: How are the triplets?
Rachel: Big! Do you want to see them?
Katie: Sure!
They all left the nursery again and went into Hannah's room.
Hannah: Katie!
Katie: Hi Hannah-Banana!
Hannah laughed and Katie picked her up.
Hannah: Where's Valerie?!
Katie: She's with your Aunt Monica.
Hannah: Oh . . .
Rachel: Jonah, Caleb, Thomas, I'm sure you don't remember Katie, but she was here when you guys were really little.
The boys smiled and waved.
Katie: Wow! They're getting so big!
*~*
At Phoebe's, she was just dozing off when a knock came to the door.
Phoebe: It's open!
Katie walked in and Phoebe smiled.
Phoebe: Hey!
Katie: Hi! How are you?
Phoebe: Oh, I'm okay. I miss Joey.
Katie: I heard . . .how's the movie going?
Phoebe: Hopefully it's going well.
Katie: Well, I hope so. Where are the kids? Phoebe pointed to the two bassinets in the corner and to Draven's nursery.
Phoebe: Draven is taking a nap and the babies are too.
Katie grinned and walked over to them. She looked at them and squealed with delight.
Katie: I love babies!
Phoebe: Hopefully not too much! Oh you're not . . .
Katie: No! Never again! At least not until I get married!
Phoebe: You're engaged?!
Katie: No . . .nobody.
Phoebe: Oh, well, you'll find somebody.
Katie: I'm sixteen. I've got time.
Phoebe laughed.
Phoebe: Well, I'm glad you came back.
Katie: I'm just here until tomorrow.
Phoebe: Oh . . .that sucks. . .
Katie: Yeah . . .my boss let me out of the movie for a couple of days. I'm so happy!
Phoebe: Yeah, Joey got to leave too when the twins were born . . .
Katie: I . . .I hope everything works out for you . . .
Phoebe: You too . . .
*~*
The next morning, at Monica and Chandler's apartment, Monica and Chandler were saying goodbye to Katie, yet again.
Monica: Oh, I'm going to miss you so much!
Katie: I'll miss you too.
Katie hugged her mom and then hugged her dad while Monica picked up Valerie.
Katie: Bye dad.
Chandler: Bye . . .I'll miss you.
He slipped a fifty into her hand and spoke in a whisper.
Chandler: Don't tell your mother!
Katie laughed and hugged her dad again and then her mom. Pretty soon she was walking away.
Monica: I can't believe she's going again . . .I wish I could stop her . . .but I think this is her dream.
Chandler: It is. She's growing up and you've got to deal with it. We all do.
Monica nodded and sighed. She walked away to spend some more time with the children that were there and that weren't going away for a very long time.