(Scene: The airport. Chandler is screaming "MONICA!" because he thinks that
the plane that just exploded had Monica inside. The end of the scene
replays.)
Chandler: (Starts to cry) No! NO.Monica!
(Opening Credits)
Chandler: No!
Monica: (Behind Chandler) Chandler!
Chandler: (turns around with tears in his eyes) Oh, thank god. Thank you, God! (Runs to her and embraces her tightly, as if he will never let her go) I thought I lost you, Mon! I thought-
Monica: Chandler, if it wasn't for that briefcase, we would both be dead right now.
Chandler: Why did you get off the plane?
Monica: You really thought I would go to London without you.
Chandler: (Smiles and hugs her tightly)
(The Lights go out in the airport)
Chandler: Well, that can't be good.
(A Man in a uniform comes into the center of that part of the airport with a handheld speaker thing-do you all know what I'm talking about?)
Man: We regret to tell you, that flight 19824, service to London, England has tragically exploded. We do not know if this was a terrorist act, or an engine failure, so please stay in the airport until further notice. The doors have been locked, and the power has gone out in the airport. We suspect it will be a while.
Monica: Great. (She suddenly starts to cry. She and Chandler sit against a wall)
Chandler: What's the matter, honey?
Monica: We almost died. We could be dead. Deceased! Gone forever. You saved my life. (Hugs him. Wipes her eye) so, what did you really go back to get? You don't have a briefcase.
Chandler: Oh. (Pulls box out of his pocket) This is just a present I got you.
Monica: Can I see it?
Chandler: No. Later
Monica: (Tries to grab it) NO!
(Scene: Monica's apartment. The gang has switched on the TV and has not yet found out that the plane that had exploded was the one Monica and Chandler were supposed to be on)
Joey: Wow, that's so sad. Where was it headed?
Announcer on TV: The doomed plane was headed to London, England to.
(The whole gang gasps and is silent. Rachel goes to the kitchen and looks at the note Monica wrote to herself.Flight 19824 leaving at 12:45 to London.)
Ross: That couldn't have been.
Announcer On TV: We regret to tell you, that no passengers so far have been found alive on Flight 19824, service to London.
Rachel: Oh my god.
Phoebe: No! It's not.them, is it?
Rachel: (Puts her hands over her mouth and closes her eyes) No.
Joey: (Swallows)
TV Announcer: We know that all you at home are wanting to know how many died on this tragic explosion, and we have the passenger list right here. (She begins reading, starting with First Class) Robert Donnelly, Jennifer Donnelly, Joseph Walkersmith, Carol Furnish, Chandler Bing, Monica Bing, Jason Redwood, Beth McIntyre.(The Gang turns off the TV and sits in silence. Rachel is on the couch crying, Joey goes to the kitchen table, buries his hands on his face and cries, Ross sits in the armchair staring of into space, and Phoebe walks over to the window and stares out the window)
Ross: This isn't happening.
Rachel: (Crying) Ross, oh my god, I didn't think about how hard this is for you (Stands up and goes over to hug him. Ross hugs her back, and then begins to cry)
Ross: (Shakily) My sister.
Phoebe: Ross, she's in a better place.I wonder where she is right now.
(Cut to: Monica and Chandler sitting against the wall at the airport, boredly. Monica is chewing gum, and Chandler is just sitting there. Monica is trying to grab the present) Monica: Give it!
Chandler: No
Monica: Please?
Chandler: Monica!
Monica: Chandler, just give me the present! We obviously aren't going to London anytime soon!
Chandler: No! I can't.I want to wait for the right moment!
Monica: Well, when is that gonna be? We've been in this airport for 6 and a half hours! I mean who knows how many moments you have wasted!
Chandler: No!
Monica: I'll give you my present to you! (Smiles)
Chandler: (Amazed) You got me a present?
Monica: Oh, honey sure I did! Because you're my husband and I love you! (Kisses him)
Chandler: I love you too. (Pause) But you still don't get the present right now.
Monica: Damn it!
(Scene: Monica's apartment. The gang still thinks that Chandler and Monica are gone. Rachel and Ross are sitting on the couch crying. Ross is rubbing Rachel's back)
Rachel: I can't believe this
Ross: It's not your fault.
Rachel: I shouldn't have fought with her!
Ross: It's not your fault.
Rachel: Now, she's gone, and she died thinking I hated her.
Ross: It's not your fault.
Rachel: Shut up! Your not helping!
Ross: Sorry.
Rachel: (Stands up) If there's a way to tell her that I love her, then I am gonna do it. (Screams) MONICA! I DON'T HATE YOU! AND I NEVER HATED YOUR COOKING! SEND ME A SIGN THAT YOU'RE OKAY!
Ross: YEAH! ME TOO!!
Phoebe: (Enters) WHY ARE WE YELLING?
Joey: (Enters, crying) You guys, I can't do this, I cannot live without them, my god, I am breaking down!
Ross: (Goes over to sit next to him) Joey, it's okay.
Joey: I hope she knows that I miss her.
Rachel: Joey, do you think Monica would want you to be happy?
Joey: I guess.
Phoebe: (Crying) Monica! Talk to me! I want to hear your voice!
(Scene: The airport. Monica and Chandler are still against the wall. Chandler is asleep)
Monica: (Sits up) Chandler!
Chandler: (Wakes up, tiredly) Monica!
Monica: I have a great idea!
Chandler: And what would that idea be?
Monica: Okay, what do you think we would be doing if we were in London right now?
Chandler: (Looks at his watch) at 11:00? I don't know.probably checking into our hotel?
Monica: (Eagerly) And what would we do after that?
Chandler: Um, well we would probably go to dinner-
Monica: THEN what?
Chandler: (Not getting the point) We'd go.back to the hotel?
Monica: NO! What would we be doing if we were ALONE in the hotel room in LONDON?
Chandler: (Finally gets it.we knew you could do it, Chandler!!) Ohh! (Louder) OOOOH! Yeah, so what is your great idea?
Monica: (Gives him a sexy look)
Chandler: What? Where.HERE? Now? In the airport?
Monica: (Keeps giving him a sexy look)
Chandler: Do you talk?
Monica: Follow me.
(Scene: Monica's apartment. The gang is huddled on the floor in a circle. Phoebe is trying to contact Chandler and Monica's souls)
Rachel: (sniffling) This is not a good idea.
Phoebe: Shhh!
Joey: Phoebs, if this doesn't work, I'm gonna die myself and go to heaven looking for them.
Rachel: (Pats his knee) Oh, Joey.
Phoebe: Shhh!
(The gang sits silently for a long time)
Phoebe: Oh my god!
Gang except Phoebe: What?
Phoebe: Nobody's answering.
Ross: (Gives her a look)
Phoebe: That can only mean one thing! They're not dead!
Rachel: Phoebe.
Joey: Really, Phoebs, I mean.
Ross: Where else would they be?
(Scene: Monica and Chandler in the ladies bathroom at the airport. They are on the floor in the darkness with lots of airplane blankets all over them)
Chandler: Oh, that was unsanitary.
Monica: Oh this is so romantic
Chandler: I'm gonna have to get a copy of YOUR dictionary.
Monica: Shut up! We made the most of our little vacation.
Chandler: True, this is a lot better than being dead.
Monica: I guess we better get dressed before somebody sees us.
Chandler: Okay.
Monica: Oh my god!
Chandler: What your god?
Monica: Chandler! They think we're dead!
Chandler: Who?
Monica: Them! The gang! Our friends!
Chandler: Oh my god, your right! We should try to call them!
Monica: Do you have your cell phone?
Chandler: Yeah! Let's Call!
(Time passes. Monica and Chandler are outside in the airport terminal. They are trying to call the gang on their cell phone)
Chandler: Oh no! Low battery! Oh well, I'm gonna try anyways.
(Scene: Monica's apartment. The gang is still in a circle, crying. But Phoebe is convinced that Monica and Chandler are still alive.
Phoebe: (Meditating) Monica, Chandler, can you send us a sign that you are okay? Please! Send us a sign!
Monica: Listen to her!
(The phone rings)
Phoebe: Thank you!
Ross: Who's gonna answer it?
(No one answers)
Ross: Okay, I will.
(He goes to answer the phone)
Ross: He-hello?
(Cut to: The airport terminal. Chandler is talking, and Monica is standing next to him)
Chandler: (On the phone) Ross? It's Chandler! We're stuck at the airport! (Static) Can you hear me?
(Cut to: Monica's apartment)
Ross: What? Who-Who is this? Chandler?
Rachel: (Stands up) Is it Chandler?
Joey: It can't be.
Phoebe: Oh, but it is!
Ross: Hello? (Static) Chan-Chandler?
(Line goes dead)
Ross: Damn it! (Hangs up) That was Chandler, I KNOW it was!
(Cut to: The airport)
Chandler: Damn cell phone! (Throws it in his bag, and it uncovers Monica's present)
Monica: (Gives him a pleading look)
Chandler: No-Oh, fine, we're obviously not going to London. (Hands her the present)
Monica: Really? (Starts to untie the ribbon) No, I can't do it.
Chandler: What???
Monica: It needs to be a right moment.
(Cut to: Later on in the airport. Monica and Chandler are sitting on the ground. Candles are lit and they have airplane peanuts on the plates.)
Monica: This is so romantic.
Chandler: Yeah, it is.
(They kiss)
Chandler: I got something for you.
Monica: (Trying to act surprised) Really?
Chandler: (Laughs a little) Yeah.
Monica: What is it?
Chandler: (Hands her the gift, and Monica opens it, her eyes fill with tears)
Monica: It's so beautiful, Chandler! (Meaning it)
Chandler: I love you.
Monica: I love you too. Oh and I have something else for you.
Chandler: Oh?
Monica: (Fishes the belt out of her bag and gives it to him.)
Chandler: (Seriously) Oh my, god, Mon! Did you make this?
Monica: No!
Chandler: I still love it!
(They kiss)
(Commercial Break)
(Scene: Monica and Chandler in the airport looking very bored. Chandler is asleep)
Monica: (Frustrated) ERRG! CHANDLER!
Chandler: (Wakes up) Ahh! What? What happened?!?!?!
Monica: I can't take this anymore! We are running out of things to do! We've been in this airport for (looks at her watch) 12 HOURS!!! TWELVE HOURS!! That's HALF a day, Chandler! I can't take it anymore!! I just can't!
Chandler: (Yawns) Well, we could probably find something to do if we put our minds to it, Mon. What do you want to do?
Monica: We've done everything this airport has to offer! We've slept, we've ate, we've had sex, we did EVERYTHING, but what we came here to do.go to London! (All the time she has been saying this, she has been moving her hands up and down, causing her diamond bracelet to shine. When she finishes talking, she continues to move her hand up and down, admiring the shiny bracelet)
Chandler: Are you done?
Monica: This is really pretty!
Chandler: Just like you, my dear.
Monica: Aw, Chandler! I love you!
Chandler: I love you too! And don't worry, being trapped in this airport is bad, but with you with me, I could stay in here for the rest of my life!
Monica: Aww!
(The lights in the airport come back on)
Chandler: YES! LIGHT! I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER GET OUT OF THIS AIRPORT!
(A voice comes on over the loudspeaker)
Voice: Ladies and gentlemen, we apologize sincerely for the very long wait. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us. We apologize sincerely for the families of those on board flight 19824. We have found out, that the cause for the explosion was a spark in the fuel tank. We regret to tell you that 125 people have lost their lives. You may all exit the airport as you choose.
Monica: (Looks very sad) No, only 123.
Chandler: (Hugs her) Let's go home, Mon.
(Scene: Monica's apartment. Phoebe, Joey, Rachel and Ross are all sitting around the phone. Ross is eagerly looking at the phone, Phoebe is meditating, and Rachel is looking off into space thinking about Monica and Chandler. Joey is sleeping)
(There is a knock on the door)
(The whole gang is instantly alert to the door. Ross sighs, and makes his way to it to open it)
(Ross opens the door. Monica and Chandler are standing side-by-side, not saying anything. They all stay that way for a while)
(Commercial break)
(Scene: Monica's apartment. Monica and Chandler are still standing at the door, speechless. Ross makes the first move)
Ross: Oh my god.
Joey: Guys!
Rachel: Monica! (Goes to hug Monica) I'm so sorry!
Chandler: (Sarcastically) Hi, guys, I missed you too!
(Joey and Ross surround Chandler in a big hug)
(Rachel is hugging Monica and crying)
Rachel: Monica, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to fight with you. I thought you were dead, I love you so much, and I don't know what I would do if I lost either of you. (They break and she goes to hug Chandler) Chandler, Chandler! Oh my god! I'm going hysterical!
Phoebe: Told you I was psychic.
(Scene: The Next day at Central Perk. The WHOLE gang (Theyy'rree baaackkk!!) is there. Monica and Chandler are squeezed into the armchair, and the rest of them are on the couch drinking coffee)
Joey: Wow, It's, like so awesome to have you all back.
Rachel: Yeah, we really got a big taste of what life would be like without you.
Monica: (Smiles) And???
Ross: (Jokingly) Eh.
Rachel: (Elbows him)
Phoebe: It was terrible.
Rachel: We really don't know what we would do without you.
Ross: So, why didn't you get on the plane?
Chandler: Well, I couldn't go to London without my gift for Monica. I left it in the lobby, stupidly.
Phoebe: Ooh! What did you get?
Monica: (Holds up her wrist)
Rachel: Wow, Chandler! Your not as cheap as I thought you were!
Chandler: Hey, hey, hey! Don't push it, your birthday is coming up soon.
Ross: Hey, Monica what did you get Chandler?
Monica: Aw, show them, honey.
Chandler: (Sighs) Oh, fine. (Gets up and begins to unbuckle his pants)
Ross: Woah, woah!
Joey: Yeah, man, I mean did she get you underwear?
(Chandler takes off his belt and holds it up)
Gang except Monica: Oooh!!
Ross: (Picks up the paper on the coffee table and reads) 123 lives were lost on the fatal takeoff of flight 19824. There were two survivors, although they did not board the plane. Monica and Chandler Bing were scheduled to go to London on flight 19824, but luckily, missed their flight. (Shrugs, and continues to look, but not read) Well, we know the whole story.
Monica: So, why did you tell me that Rachel hated my cooking?
Ross: (Still looking at the paper) Well, I kind of forgot that Little Miss Monica Gellar-Bing couldn't take a joke.
(Closing Credits)
(Scene: The balcony outside Monica's apartment. Rachel and Ross have champagne and candles out there, and are cuddling in a chair)
Rachel: (Sighs)
Ross: What's wrong?
Rachel: Nothing. This week has been really, really eventful. I'm just glad it's over.
Ross: Yeah. (Sighs) Thought we lost Monica and Chandler, there.
Rachel: (Looks at him and whispers) I love you.
Ross: (Brings his head to hers and they share in a passionate kiss. They break) (Sarcastically) Yeah, I kinda like you, too.
Rachel: (Playfully punches his shoulder)
Chandler: (Starts to cry) No! NO.Monica!
(Opening Credits)
Chandler: No!
Monica: (Behind Chandler) Chandler!
Chandler: (turns around with tears in his eyes) Oh, thank god. Thank you, God! (Runs to her and embraces her tightly, as if he will never let her go) I thought I lost you, Mon! I thought-
Monica: Chandler, if it wasn't for that briefcase, we would both be dead right now.
Chandler: Why did you get off the plane?
Monica: You really thought I would go to London without you.
Chandler: (Smiles and hugs her tightly)
(The Lights go out in the airport)
Chandler: Well, that can't be good.
(A Man in a uniform comes into the center of that part of the airport with a handheld speaker thing-do you all know what I'm talking about?)
Man: We regret to tell you, that flight 19824, service to London, England has tragically exploded. We do not know if this was a terrorist act, or an engine failure, so please stay in the airport until further notice. The doors have been locked, and the power has gone out in the airport. We suspect it will be a while.
Monica: Great. (She suddenly starts to cry. She and Chandler sit against a wall)
Chandler: What's the matter, honey?
Monica: We almost died. We could be dead. Deceased! Gone forever. You saved my life. (Hugs him. Wipes her eye) so, what did you really go back to get? You don't have a briefcase.
Chandler: Oh. (Pulls box out of his pocket) This is just a present I got you.
Monica: Can I see it?
Chandler: No. Later
Monica: (Tries to grab it) NO!
(Scene: Monica's apartment. The gang has switched on the TV and has not yet found out that the plane that had exploded was the one Monica and Chandler were supposed to be on)
Joey: Wow, that's so sad. Where was it headed?
Announcer on TV: The doomed plane was headed to London, England to.
(The whole gang gasps and is silent. Rachel goes to the kitchen and looks at the note Monica wrote to herself.Flight 19824 leaving at 12:45 to London.)
Ross: That couldn't have been.
Announcer On TV: We regret to tell you, that no passengers so far have been found alive on Flight 19824, service to London.
Rachel: Oh my god.
Phoebe: No! It's not.them, is it?
Rachel: (Puts her hands over her mouth and closes her eyes) No.
Joey: (Swallows)
TV Announcer: We know that all you at home are wanting to know how many died on this tragic explosion, and we have the passenger list right here. (She begins reading, starting with First Class) Robert Donnelly, Jennifer Donnelly, Joseph Walkersmith, Carol Furnish, Chandler Bing, Monica Bing, Jason Redwood, Beth McIntyre.(The Gang turns off the TV and sits in silence. Rachel is on the couch crying, Joey goes to the kitchen table, buries his hands on his face and cries, Ross sits in the armchair staring of into space, and Phoebe walks over to the window and stares out the window)
Ross: This isn't happening.
Rachel: (Crying) Ross, oh my god, I didn't think about how hard this is for you (Stands up and goes over to hug him. Ross hugs her back, and then begins to cry)
Ross: (Shakily) My sister.
Phoebe: Ross, she's in a better place.I wonder where she is right now.
(Cut to: Monica and Chandler sitting against the wall at the airport, boredly. Monica is chewing gum, and Chandler is just sitting there. Monica is trying to grab the present) Monica: Give it!
Chandler: No
Monica: Please?
Chandler: Monica!
Monica: Chandler, just give me the present! We obviously aren't going to London anytime soon!
Chandler: No! I can't.I want to wait for the right moment!
Monica: Well, when is that gonna be? We've been in this airport for 6 and a half hours! I mean who knows how many moments you have wasted!
Chandler: No!
Monica: I'll give you my present to you! (Smiles)
Chandler: (Amazed) You got me a present?
Monica: Oh, honey sure I did! Because you're my husband and I love you! (Kisses him)
Chandler: I love you too. (Pause) But you still don't get the present right now.
Monica: Damn it!
(Scene: Monica's apartment. The gang still thinks that Chandler and Monica are gone. Rachel and Ross are sitting on the couch crying. Ross is rubbing Rachel's back)
Rachel: I can't believe this
Ross: It's not your fault.
Rachel: I shouldn't have fought with her!
Ross: It's not your fault.
Rachel: Now, she's gone, and she died thinking I hated her.
Ross: It's not your fault.
Rachel: Shut up! Your not helping!
Ross: Sorry.
Rachel: (Stands up) If there's a way to tell her that I love her, then I am gonna do it. (Screams) MONICA! I DON'T HATE YOU! AND I NEVER HATED YOUR COOKING! SEND ME A SIGN THAT YOU'RE OKAY!
Ross: YEAH! ME TOO!!
Phoebe: (Enters) WHY ARE WE YELLING?
Joey: (Enters, crying) You guys, I can't do this, I cannot live without them, my god, I am breaking down!
Ross: (Goes over to sit next to him) Joey, it's okay.
Joey: I hope she knows that I miss her.
Rachel: Joey, do you think Monica would want you to be happy?
Joey: I guess.
Phoebe: (Crying) Monica! Talk to me! I want to hear your voice!
(Scene: The airport. Monica and Chandler are still against the wall. Chandler is asleep)
Monica: (Sits up) Chandler!
Chandler: (Wakes up, tiredly) Monica!
Monica: I have a great idea!
Chandler: And what would that idea be?
Monica: Okay, what do you think we would be doing if we were in London right now?
Chandler: (Looks at his watch) at 11:00? I don't know.probably checking into our hotel?
Monica: (Eagerly) And what would we do after that?
Chandler: Um, well we would probably go to dinner-
Monica: THEN what?
Chandler: (Not getting the point) We'd go.back to the hotel?
Monica: NO! What would we be doing if we were ALONE in the hotel room in LONDON?
Chandler: (Finally gets it.we knew you could do it, Chandler!!) Ohh! (Louder) OOOOH! Yeah, so what is your great idea?
Monica: (Gives him a sexy look)
Chandler: What? Where.HERE? Now? In the airport?
Monica: (Keeps giving him a sexy look)
Chandler: Do you talk?
Monica: Follow me.
(Scene: Monica's apartment. The gang is huddled on the floor in a circle. Phoebe is trying to contact Chandler and Monica's souls)
Rachel: (sniffling) This is not a good idea.
Phoebe: Shhh!
Joey: Phoebs, if this doesn't work, I'm gonna die myself and go to heaven looking for them.
Rachel: (Pats his knee) Oh, Joey.
Phoebe: Shhh!
(The gang sits silently for a long time)
Phoebe: Oh my god!
Gang except Phoebe: What?
Phoebe: Nobody's answering.
Ross: (Gives her a look)
Phoebe: That can only mean one thing! They're not dead!
Rachel: Phoebe.
Joey: Really, Phoebs, I mean.
Ross: Where else would they be?
(Scene: Monica and Chandler in the ladies bathroom at the airport. They are on the floor in the darkness with lots of airplane blankets all over them)
Chandler: Oh, that was unsanitary.
Monica: Oh this is so romantic
Chandler: I'm gonna have to get a copy of YOUR dictionary.
Monica: Shut up! We made the most of our little vacation.
Chandler: True, this is a lot better than being dead.
Monica: I guess we better get dressed before somebody sees us.
Chandler: Okay.
Monica: Oh my god!
Chandler: What your god?
Monica: Chandler! They think we're dead!
Chandler: Who?
Monica: Them! The gang! Our friends!
Chandler: Oh my god, your right! We should try to call them!
Monica: Do you have your cell phone?
Chandler: Yeah! Let's Call!
(Time passes. Monica and Chandler are outside in the airport terminal. They are trying to call the gang on their cell phone)
Chandler: Oh no! Low battery! Oh well, I'm gonna try anyways.
(Scene: Monica's apartment. The gang is still in a circle, crying. But Phoebe is convinced that Monica and Chandler are still alive.
Phoebe: (Meditating) Monica, Chandler, can you send us a sign that you are okay? Please! Send us a sign!
Monica: Listen to her!
(The phone rings)
Phoebe: Thank you!
Ross: Who's gonna answer it?
(No one answers)
Ross: Okay, I will.
(He goes to answer the phone)
Ross: He-hello?
(Cut to: The airport terminal. Chandler is talking, and Monica is standing next to him)
Chandler: (On the phone) Ross? It's Chandler! We're stuck at the airport! (Static) Can you hear me?
(Cut to: Monica's apartment)
Ross: What? Who-Who is this? Chandler?
Rachel: (Stands up) Is it Chandler?
Joey: It can't be.
Phoebe: Oh, but it is!
Ross: Hello? (Static) Chan-Chandler?
(Line goes dead)
Ross: Damn it! (Hangs up) That was Chandler, I KNOW it was!
(Cut to: The airport)
Chandler: Damn cell phone! (Throws it in his bag, and it uncovers Monica's present)
Monica: (Gives him a pleading look)
Chandler: No-Oh, fine, we're obviously not going to London. (Hands her the present)
Monica: Really? (Starts to untie the ribbon) No, I can't do it.
Chandler: What???
Monica: It needs to be a right moment.
(Cut to: Later on in the airport. Monica and Chandler are sitting on the ground. Candles are lit and they have airplane peanuts on the plates.)
Monica: This is so romantic.
Chandler: Yeah, it is.
(They kiss)
Chandler: I got something for you.
Monica: (Trying to act surprised) Really?
Chandler: (Laughs a little) Yeah.
Monica: What is it?
Chandler: (Hands her the gift, and Monica opens it, her eyes fill with tears)
Monica: It's so beautiful, Chandler! (Meaning it)
Chandler: I love you.
Monica: I love you too. Oh and I have something else for you.
Chandler: Oh?
Monica: (Fishes the belt out of her bag and gives it to him.)
Chandler: (Seriously) Oh my, god, Mon! Did you make this?
Monica: No!
Chandler: I still love it!
(They kiss)
(Commercial Break)
(Scene: Monica and Chandler in the airport looking very bored. Chandler is asleep)
Monica: (Frustrated) ERRG! CHANDLER!
Chandler: (Wakes up) Ahh! What? What happened?!?!?!
Monica: I can't take this anymore! We are running out of things to do! We've been in this airport for (looks at her watch) 12 HOURS!!! TWELVE HOURS!! That's HALF a day, Chandler! I can't take it anymore!! I just can't!
Chandler: (Yawns) Well, we could probably find something to do if we put our minds to it, Mon. What do you want to do?
Monica: We've done everything this airport has to offer! We've slept, we've ate, we've had sex, we did EVERYTHING, but what we came here to do.go to London! (All the time she has been saying this, she has been moving her hands up and down, causing her diamond bracelet to shine. When she finishes talking, she continues to move her hand up and down, admiring the shiny bracelet)
Chandler: Are you done?
Monica: This is really pretty!
Chandler: Just like you, my dear.
Monica: Aw, Chandler! I love you!
Chandler: I love you too! And don't worry, being trapped in this airport is bad, but with you with me, I could stay in here for the rest of my life!
Monica: Aww!
(The lights in the airport come back on)
Chandler: YES! LIGHT! I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER GET OUT OF THIS AIRPORT!
(A voice comes on over the loudspeaker)
Voice: Ladies and gentlemen, we apologize sincerely for the very long wait. We hope you have enjoyed your time with us. We apologize sincerely for the families of those on board flight 19824. We have found out, that the cause for the explosion was a spark in the fuel tank. We regret to tell you that 125 people have lost their lives. You may all exit the airport as you choose.
Monica: (Looks very sad) No, only 123.
Chandler: (Hugs her) Let's go home, Mon.
(Scene: Monica's apartment. Phoebe, Joey, Rachel and Ross are all sitting around the phone. Ross is eagerly looking at the phone, Phoebe is meditating, and Rachel is looking off into space thinking about Monica and Chandler. Joey is sleeping)
(There is a knock on the door)
(The whole gang is instantly alert to the door. Ross sighs, and makes his way to it to open it)
(Ross opens the door. Monica and Chandler are standing side-by-side, not saying anything. They all stay that way for a while)
(Commercial break)
(Scene: Monica's apartment. Monica and Chandler are still standing at the door, speechless. Ross makes the first move)
Ross: Oh my god.
Joey: Guys!
Rachel: Monica! (Goes to hug Monica) I'm so sorry!
Chandler: (Sarcastically) Hi, guys, I missed you too!
(Joey and Ross surround Chandler in a big hug)
(Rachel is hugging Monica and crying)
Rachel: Monica, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to fight with you. I thought you were dead, I love you so much, and I don't know what I would do if I lost either of you. (They break and she goes to hug Chandler) Chandler, Chandler! Oh my god! I'm going hysterical!
Phoebe: Told you I was psychic.
(Scene: The Next day at Central Perk. The WHOLE gang (Theyy'rree baaackkk!!) is there. Monica and Chandler are squeezed into the armchair, and the rest of them are on the couch drinking coffee)
Joey: Wow, It's, like so awesome to have you all back.
Rachel: Yeah, we really got a big taste of what life would be like without you.
Monica: (Smiles) And???
Ross: (Jokingly) Eh.
Rachel: (Elbows him)
Phoebe: It was terrible.
Rachel: We really don't know what we would do without you.
Ross: So, why didn't you get on the plane?
Chandler: Well, I couldn't go to London without my gift for Monica. I left it in the lobby, stupidly.
Phoebe: Ooh! What did you get?
Monica: (Holds up her wrist)
Rachel: Wow, Chandler! Your not as cheap as I thought you were!
Chandler: Hey, hey, hey! Don't push it, your birthday is coming up soon.
Ross: Hey, Monica what did you get Chandler?
Monica: Aw, show them, honey.
Chandler: (Sighs) Oh, fine. (Gets up and begins to unbuckle his pants)
Ross: Woah, woah!
Joey: Yeah, man, I mean did she get you underwear?
(Chandler takes off his belt and holds it up)
Gang except Monica: Oooh!!
Ross: (Picks up the paper on the coffee table and reads) 123 lives were lost on the fatal takeoff of flight 19824. There were two survivors, although they did not board the plane. Monica and Chandler Bing were scheduled to go to London on flight 19824, but luckily, missed their flight. (Shrugs, and continues to look, but not read) Well, we know the whole story.
Monica: So, why did you tell me that Rachel hated my cooking?
Ross: (Still looking at the paper) Well, I kind of forgot that Little Miss Monica Gellar-Bing couldn't take a joke.
(Closing Credits)
(Scene: The balcony outside Monica's apartment. Rachel and Ross have champagne and candles out there, and are cuddling in a chair)
Rachel: (Sighs)
Ross: What's wrong?
Rachel: Nothing. This week has been really, really eventful. I'm just glad it's over.
Ross: Yeah. (Sighs) Thought we lost Monica and Chandler, there.
Rachel: (Looks at him and whispers) I love you.
Ross: (Brings his head to hers and they share in a passionate kiss. They break) (Sarcastically) Yeah, I kinda like you, too.
Rachel: (Playfully punches his shoulder)
