1209 - TOW the Wreck Part II
Chandler was sitting with Monica in the recovery room. Everyone else had stayed in the waiting room to give Chandler time with his wife. She hadn't woken up yet and it had been awhile since she'd gotten out of surgery. The nurse said that the drugs should be wearing off any time soon. Monica's leg was in a cast and she had a rather large bandage on her forehead.
Monica was beginning to stir and Chandler smiled at her. She began to open her eyes. Everything was blurry, but she could see her husband very well. She smiled when she saw his face. She felt a little bit of pain in her head, her side, and her right leg.
Monica: Chandler?
Chandler: Hey sweetie.
Monica: What . . .I'm alive?
Chandler: Do you remember the accident?
Monica: Yeah . . .
Chandler: You're going to be okay . . .they're just looking at tests they did on your head. You have a bad concussion.
Monica: Great.
Chandler: And your right leg is fractured.
Monica: Damn!
Chandler: I think you're going to be just fine.
Monica: Are the kids okay?
Chandler: They're fine.
Monica: Good . . .
Chandler: Do you feel okay?
Monica: Like I've been hit by a truck.
Chandler: Don't make jokes. I nearly lost you!
Monica: But you didn't. I'm still here.
Chandler: Thank God for that.
Monica: I'm . . .I'm not going to die. Am I? I mean, they haven't gotten the results yet . . .Chandler . . .
Chandler: Honey, everything is going to be okay. I know it will.
*~*
Ross was standing in front of the payphone. He was nervous, but had to make an important phone call. He wasn't sure if he should, but he knew that if he didn't, the opportunity would pass and he'd never get another chance. He picked up the phone and dialed. After a few rings, the other line was answered.
Ross: Yes, this is Ross Gellar. Yeah. Okay, so . . .we're supposed to negotiate this . . .no . . .I don't want . . .okay. Yes . . .okay, when? That soon? Okay . . .okay. I'll . . .okay. Thank you. Goodbye.
Ross hung up the phone and sighed heavily. He walked over to where Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe were sitting. Rachel smiled at him and wrapped one arm around his waist as he sat down.
Rachel: What's wrong, honey?
Ross: I . . .I don't think this is the right time to talk about it. I'll tell everyone later.
Rachel: Oh . . .it's bad isn't it?
Ross: Depends on how you look at it.
Rachel: Honey, what's going on?
Ross: I'll explain later.
Meanwhile, Joey and Phoebe were sitting there and Phoebe stood up. She walked over to the window and looked out. Joey joined her.
Joey: You thinking about something?
Phoebe: I'm just thinking . . .what would life be like if Monica was gone? I mean, how would everything change?
Joey: I was thinking about that earlier. I don't want to know what it would be like.
*~*
Monica was sipping on a small cup of juice while Chandler was talking on the phone, trying to get the test results up faster. Obviously, they weren't going to do just as Chandler demanded.
Monica: Honey, I don't think that they're going to hurry anytime soon.
Chandler: Well it just sucks that they can't be any faster.
Monica: Honey . . .wait a minute. I may be dying and they're not hurrying! What if I only have a few hours left?
Chandler: No. Don't say that. I know it's not true.
Monica: It could be!
Chandler: It's not.
Monica sighed with worry and relaxed a little. Chandler stood up and began pacing the room. Monica watched him closely, seeing the worry in his eyes and the shakiness in his steps.
Monica: Chandler, I haven't seen you this nervous since we had the babies.
Chandler: This is different. I'm . . .I'm scared . . .
Monica: You're scared? I'm scared! I'm scared of why I'm so awake and alert after such a bad car accident! I'm lucky to be alive!
Chandler: Mon . . .you're the luckiest person I know.
Monica: I know . . .I have you and our kids.
Suddenly, a doctor walked into the room and he was smiling.
Doctor: I've got the test results, Monica, you're going to be just fine.
Monica: Really?!
Chandler: That's great news!
Doctor: Yes, but we wouldn't advise you to sleep much. You have a nasty concussion.
Monica: Okay. Oh, and can I get some medicine . . .my leg hurts like hell.
Doctor: Sure. I'll tell a nurse on my way out.
Monica: Thank you.
The doctor left and Chandler hugged Monica gently. He kissed her and smiled at her. She smiled back and sighed.
Monica: It's going to be okay . . .
Chandler: I told you it would be!
*~*
Out in the waiting room, Phoebe, Joey, Ross, and Rachel were standing around talking when two nurses walked by.
Nurse One: It's so sad! And those poor kids! I mean, she had four at home and she was pregnant again!
Nurse Two: That poor baby . . .it never had a chance. It's sad that she's dying. She refuses to believe it! Her husband is just . . .well, he's there for her and he doesn't know about the baby yet. The wife does but she's afraid to tell him . . .
Ross, Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe looked at each other.
Ross: Oh no! No!
Rachel: Oh God . . .Monica . . .
Phoebe: Oh no!
Joey: Oh my God!
Rachel: Not Monica! No! She can't die!
Ross: My sister . . .
*~*
Monica and Chandler were still smiling at each other when Joey, Phoebe, Chandler, and Ross were allowed to come in. They looked at Monica and Chandler with sympathy in their eyes and Ross had tears in his eyes. He sniffled ever few moments to keep them from falling. He didn't want his sister to see him cry. She'd think he was a wimp.
Monica: Hey! Did you all hear the news?
Chandler: Yeah, did the doctors tell you?
Ross: We heard. (Sniffle)
Phoebe: I . . .I can't believe it.
Monica: I know! I couldn't believe it either! Isn't it great?!
Rachel: What?!
Monica: I mean, hey, I don't have to wear this cast too long, I don't have to worry about my concussion anymore! Life couldn't be greater!
Joey: I guess . . .that's one way to look at it. (Sniffle)
Chandler: How else were you going to look at it?
Ross: I guess Monica didn't tell you . . .
Chandler: About what?
Monica: Yeah . . . about what?
Ross: The baby!
Chandler looked at Monica with wide eyes and she looked at him with the same expression.
Chandler/Monica: What?!
Rachel: Monica, you . . .we know you were denying it. We knew you didn't want to tell Chandler . . .now . . .with everything happening, honey, you really should tell him before . . .
Monica: Rachel? What the hell is everyone talking about?! God, I can't wait to go! I just want to get out of here!
Phoebe starts to cry.
Monica: Phoebe? What is wrong with you?
Phoebe: You want to go!
Monica: Well wouldn't you?! I mean, I don't like hospitals much! I just want to get out of here as soon as possible!
Joey: Before saying goodbye?
Monica: Why would I say goodbye?
Chandler: Yeah, this place has done nothing but be slow.
Ross: You could at least . . . say goodbye to us . . .
Monica: Why? I'll be seeing you guys all the time!
Phoebe: You're going to haunt us?!
Monica: What?!
Ross: We know . . .we know you're going to . . .die.
Monica started laughing and everyone stared at her, even Chandler.
Monica: That is the . . .oh wow! Oh God, how . . .where did you get that idea?
Rachel: Honey, we heard two nurses talking about it.
Monica: Well, it wasn't about me. I'm not pregnant, I'm not dying, and I'm going home in a few days.
Joey: You're not dying?!
Monica: No!
Chandler: The doctor came in and told us personally.
Phoebe: Well, yay! Monica isn't going to die! Damn those two nurses though!
*~*
Later, Ross and Rachel were standing in the lobby of the hospital drinking coffee. Joey and Phoebe were up with Chandler and Monica so Ross and Rachel had decided to get something to drink.
Rachel: I'm so glad she's okay.
Ross: Me too . . .I was . . . I was just so scared. She's my sister, you know?
Rachel smiled weakly at Ross.
Rachel: What was it you were supposed to tell all of us, Ross?
Ross: I . . .I almost forgot about that . . .
Rachel: Well?
Ross sighed.
Ross: I don't want to tell anyone yet. Actually, I want to tell you first, but when we get home, okay? This has to be a family conversation.
Rachel: Oh God . . .Ross . . .
Ross: Honey, just trust me, okay?
Rachel: I trust you, Ross.
Ross hugged Rachel tightly and closed his eyes for a moment to smell her sweet shampoo. He kissed her head and they pulled away from each other.
Rachel: I'm scared . . .Ross . . . please tell me . . .
Ross: Let's go home now . . .talk about it, and then go tell everyone else.
Rachel: No, let's go up to see Monica and you can tell us all at the same time.
*~*
Everyone was sitting in Monica's hospital room staring at Ross. He looked like he was on trial for something that he didn't do. Rachel was staring at him with confusion. Ross swallowed hard and then began to speak.
Ross: Okay . . .as you all know, I've been working at the museum and teaching for the last few years . . .I was just offered a job . . .museum job because I'm most qualified for the job. I'm going to be showing other paleontologists a few things we've discovered here in New York and then we've got another dinosaur to excavate.
Rachel: What's so worrying about that? I mean, it's a new job!
Ross: Well, it's a one-year job. I'll be back in this museum as soon as the year is up.
Rachel: Where is it? Manhattan? Albany?
Ross: Arizona. Near the Grand Canyon.
Rachel: What?! What did you say? Did you accept?
Ross: I did . . .but, I can change my mind . . .maybe we should talk about it.
Rachel: Do you want this job?
Ross: Of course I do! I mean, I've been waiting for an opportunity like this since I became a paleontologist. But now there is you and there are the kids. I mean, it's a lot to ask for us all to move out there.
Rachel: All of us?
Ross: Well, yeah . . .it's a year . . .
Rachel: Honey, I can't leave . . .Hannah's going to start school . . .
Ross: Not for a couple of years.
Rachel: That's true, but . . .honey . . .Arizona? I mean that's so far away!
Monica: Maybe . . . you should go home to talk about it . . .it's really big news!
Joey: Wow! Arizona!
Phoebe: God, I feel so sorry for you, Rachel!
Chandler: Well . . .what are you going to do?
Ross: I guess we're going to talk.
Rachel: Good idea.
Ross and Rachel went to get their kids and then they left for home. They had to figure out what to do. Were they going to move or was Ross going to decide not to take the job? He wanted it so much but he would give it up for his family.
On the next episode: Rachel and Ross are talking about Ross' job offer and Rachel must decide how she wants to live her life for the next year. With Chandler staying with Monica at the hospital, Joey and Phoebe go out on a date, leaving their kids, plus Chandler and Monica's kids with Ross and Rachel and their kids.
1210 - TOW the Big Decision
Chandler was sitting with Monica in the recovery room. Everyone else had stayed in the waiting room to give Chandler time with his wife. She hadn't woken up yet and it had been awhile since she'd gotten out of surgery. The nurse said that the drugs should be wearing off any time soon. Monica's leg was in a cast and she had a rather large bandage on her forehead.
Monica was beginning to stir and Chandler smiled at her. She began to open her eyes. Everything was blurry, but she could see her husband very well. She smiled when she saw his face. She felt a little bit of pain in her head, her side, and her right leg.
Monica: Chandler?
Chandler: Hey sweetie.
Monica: What . . .I'm alive?
Chandler: Do you remember the accident?
Monica: Yeah . . .
Chandler: You're going to be okay . . .they're just looking at tests they did on your head. You have a bad concussion.
Monica: Great.
Chandler: And your right leg is fractured.
Monica: Damn!
Chandler: I think you're going to be just fine.
Monica: Are the kids okay?
Chandler: They're fine.
Monica: Good . . .
Chandler: Do you feel okay?
Monica: Like I've been hit by a truck.
Chandler: Don't make jokes. I nearly lost you!
Monica: But you didn't. I'm still here.
Chandler: Thank God for that.
Monica: I'm . . .I'm not going to die. Am I? I mean, they haven't gotten the results yet . . .Chandler . . .
Chandler: Honey, everything is going to be okay. I know it will.
*~*
Ross was standing in front of the payphone. He was nervous, but had to make an important phone call. He wasn't sure if he should, but he knew that if he didn't, the opportunity would pass and he'd never get another chance. He picked up the phone and dialed. After a few rings, the other line was answered.
Ross: Yes, this is Ross Gellar. Yeah. Okay, so . . .we're supposed to negotiate this . . .no . . .I don't want . . .okay. Yes . . .okay, when? That soon? Okay . . .okay. I'll . . .okay. Thank you. Goodbye.
Ross hung up the phone and sighed heavily. He walked over to where Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe were sitting. Rachel smiled at him and wrapped one arm around his waist as he sat down.
Rachel: What's wrong, honey?
Ross: I . . .I don't think this is the right time to talk about it. I'll tell everyone later.
Rachel: Oh . . .it's bad isn't it?
Ross: Depends on how you look at it.
Rachel: Honey, what's going on?
Ross: I'll explain later.
Meanwhile, Joey and Phoebe were sitting there and Phoebe stood up. She walked over to the window and looked out. Joey joined her.
Joey: You thinking about something?
Phoebe: I'm just thinking . . .what would life be like if Monica was gone? I mean, how would everything change?
Joey: I was thinking about that earlier. I don't want to know what it would be like.
*~*
Monica was sipping on a small cup of juice while Chandler was talking on the phone, trying to get the test results up faster. Obviously, they weren't going to do just as Chandler demanded.
Monica: Honey, I don't think that they're going to hurry anytime soon.
Chandler: Well it just sucks that they can't be any faster.
Monica: Honey . . .wait a minute. I may be dying and they're not hurrying! What if I only have a few hours left?
Chandler: No. Don't say that. I know it's not true.
Monica: It could be!
Chandler: It's not.
Monica sighed with worry and relaxed a little. Chandler stood up and began pacing the room. Monica watched him closely, seeing the worry in his eyes and the shakiness in his steps.
Monica: Chandler, I haven't seen you this nervous since we had the babies.
Chandler: This is different. I'm . . .I'm scared . . .
Monica: You're scared? I'm scared! I'm scared of why I'm so awake and alert after such a bad car accident! I'm lucky to be alive!
Chandler: Mon . . .you're the luckiest person I know.
Monica: I know . . .I have you and our kids.
Suddenly, a doctor walked into the room and he was smiling.
Doctor: I've got the test results, Monica, you're going to be just fine.
Monica: Really?!
Chandler: That's great news!
Doctor: Yes, but we wouldn't advise you to sleep much. You have a nasty concussion.
Monica: Okay. Oh, and can I get some medicine . . .my leg hurts like hell.
Doctor: Sure. I'll tell a nurse on my way out.
Monica: Thank you.
The doctor left and Chandler hugged Monica gently. He kissed her and smiled at her. She smiled back and sighed.
Monica: It's going to be okay . . .
Chandler: I told you it would be!
*~*
Out in the waiting room, Phoebe, Joey, Ross, and Rachel were standing around talking when two nurses walked by.
Nurse One: It's so sad! And those poor kids! I mean, she had four at home and she was pregnant again!
Nurse Two: That poor baby . . .it never had a chance. It's sad that she's dying. She refuses to believe it! Her husband is just . . .well, he's there for her and he doesn't know about the baby yet. The wife does but she's afraid to tell him . . .
Ross, Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe looked at each other.
Ross: Oh no! No!
Rachel: Oh God . . .Monica . . .
Phoebe: Oh no!
Joey: Oh my God!
Rachel: Not Monica! No! She can't die!
Ross: My sister . . .
*~*
Monica and Chandler were still smiling at each other when Joey, Phoebe, Chandler, and Ross were allowed to come in. They looked at Monica and Chandler with sympathy in their eyes and Ross had tears in his eyes. He sniffled ever few moments to keep them from falling. He didn't want his sister to see him cry. She'd think he was a wimp.
Monica: Hey! Did you all hear the news?
Chandler: Yeah, did the doctors tell you?
Ross: We heard. (Sniffle)
Phoebe: I . . .I can't believe it.
Monica: I know! I couldn't believe it either! Isn't it great?!
Rachel: What?!
Monica: I mean, hey, I don't have to wear this cast too long, I don't have to worry about my concussion anymore! Life couldn't be greater!
Joey: I guess . . .that's one way to look at it. (Sniffle)
Chandler: How else were you going to look at it?
Ross: I guess Monica didn't tell you . . .
Chandler: About what?
Monica: Yeah . . . about what?
Ross: The baby!
Chandler looked at Monica with wide eyes and she looked at him with the same expression.
Chandler/Monica: What?!
Rachel: Monica, you . . .we know you were denying it. We knew you didn't want to tell Chandler . . .now . . .with everything happening, honey, you really should tell him before . . .
Monica: Rachel? What the hell is everyone talking about?! God, I can't wait to go! I just want to get out of here!
Phoebe starts to cry.
Monica: Phoebe? What is wrong with you?
Phoebe: You want to go!
Monica: Well wouldn't you?! I mean, I don't like hospitals much! I just want to get out of here as soon as possible!
Joey: Before saying goodbye?
Monica: Why would I say goodbye?
Chandler: Yeah, this place has done nothing but be slow.
Ross: You could at least . . . say goodbye to us . . .
Monica: Why? I'll be seeing you guys all the time!
Phoebe: You're going to haunt us?!
Monica: What?!
Ross: We know . . .we know you're going to . . .die.
Monica started laughing and everyone stared at her, even Chandler.
Monica: That is the . . .oh wow! Oh God, how . . .where did you get that idea?
Rachel: Honey, we heard two nurses talking about it.
Monica: Well, it wasn't about me. I'm not pregnant, I'm not dying, and I'm going home in a few days.
Joey: You're not dying?!
Monica: No!
Chandler: The doctor came in and told us personally.
Phoebe: Well, yay! Monica isn't going to die! Damn those two nurses though!
*~*
Later, Ross and Rachel were standing in the lobby of the hospital drinking coffee. Joey and Phoebe were up with Chandler and Monica so Ross and Rachel had decided to get something to drink.
Rachel: I'm so glad she's okay.
Ross: Me too . . .I was . . . I was just so scared. She's my sister, you know?
Rachel smiled weakly at Ross.
Rachel: What was it you were supposed to tell all of us, Ross?
Ross: I . . .I almost forgot about that . . .
Rachel: Well?
Ross sighed.
Ross: I don't want to tell anyone yet. Actually, I want to tell you first, but when we get home, okay? This has to be a family conversation.
Rachel: Oh God . . .Ross . . .
Ross: Honey, just trust me, okay?
Rachel: I trust you, Ross.
Ross hugged Rachel tightly and closed his eyes for a moment to smell her sweet shampoo. He kissed her head and they pulled away from each other.
Rachel: I'm scared . . .Ross . . . please tell me . . .
Ross: Let's go home now . . .talk about it, and then go tell everyone else.
Rachel: No, let's go up to see Monica and you can tell us all at the same time.
*~*
Everyone was sitting in Monica's hospital room staring at Ross. He looked like he was on trial for something that he didn't do. Rachel was staring at him with confusion. Ross swallowed hard and then began to speak.
Ross: Okay . . .as you all know, I've been working at the museum and teaching for the last few years . . .I was just offered a job . . .museum job because I'm most qualified for the job. I'm going to be showing other paleontologists a few things we've discovered here in New York and then we've got another dinosaur to excavate.
Rachel: What's so worrying about that? I mean, it's a new job!
Ross: Well, it's a one-year job. I'll be back in this museum as soon as the year is up.
Rachel: Where is it? Manhattan? Albany?
Ross: Arizona. Near the Grand Canyon.
Rachel: What?! What did you say? Did you accept?
Ross: I did . . .but, I can change my mind . . .maybe we should talk about it.
Rachel: Do you want this job?
Ross: Of course I do! I mean, I've been waiting for an opportunity like this since I became a paleontologist. But now there is you and there are the kids. I mean, it's a lot to ask for us all to move out there.
Rachel: All of us?
Ross: Well, yeah . . .it's a year . . .
Rachel: Honey, I can't leave . . .Hannah's going to start school . . .
Ross: Not for a couple of years.
Rachel: That's true, but . . .honey . . .Arizona? I mean that's so far away!
Monica: Maybe . . . you should go home to talk about it . . .it's really big news!
Joey: Wow! Arizona!
Phoebe: God, I feel so sorry for you, Rachel!
Chandler: Well . . .what are you going to do?
Ross: I guess we're going to talk.
Rachel: Good idea.
Ross and Rachel went to get their kids and then they left for home. They had to figure out what to do. Were they going to move or was Ross going to decide not to take the job? He wanted it so much but he would give it up for his family.
On the next episode: Rachel and Ross are talking about Ross' job offer and Rachel must decide how she wants to live her life for the next year. With Chandler staying with Monica at the hospital, Joey and Phoebe go out on a date, leaving their kids, plus Chandler and Monica's kids with Ross and Rachel and their kids.
1210 - TOW the Big Decision