" The baby. I'm not pregnant, the test was wrong."

" Oh no." Was all Chandler could say.

" I'm sorry Rach." Joey chimed in.

" I knew it caused problems, it wasn't his or her fault and I felt a special connection with… it. Now, I found out I hadn't had it to begin with it."

" I know how you felt. I could it see it whenever you said something about "it". Like when we were talking before Monica walked-," Chandler stopped suddenly.

" What?"

" There's no baby. We went through all that trouble with Monica and stuff. And now there is no baby."

" So you didn't have to let the cat out of the bag." Joey chimed in.

" Joey's right."

" Wait, Joey, if you know, then do Ross and Phoebe know?"

" Unfortunately."

" How did they take it?"

" Well, Phoebe was shocked. Ross, well you can tell by my black eye."

" Oh god, is it alright?"

" Yeah I'll live."

" Well not for long. He knows where you live and he'll kill you."

" Thanks for the vote of confidence Joe."

" Your welcome."

*****

As sometime passed: Phoebe stood by Monica's side and wouldn't talk to neither Rachel nor Chandler. Ross avoided Rachel most of the time but hated Chandler. Monica wouldn't even acknowledge their existence. Rachel was depressed about the baby and the rest of the gang basically out casting her. As for Chandler, well see for yourself,

" I would like a transfer sir." In the past, he never thought he'd say that but now things have changed.

" You're in luck, we've got a place for you in Chicago."

" That's great sir."

" It will take about a week to clear up all the paper work."

" Fine but I'm going to leave now so that I can get accustomed to the city a little bit before I start."

" You okay Bing?"

" Just peachy."

" See when you say stuff like that, that makes people think that your gay. You can go now."

" Thank you sir." Chandler left and ignored that last comment. He was really leaving. He thought it would be best because if it weren't for him then, Rachel would still befriends with everyone and Joey wouldn't have to split his time among two groups of friends. Chandler went to the hotel he was staying in and booked a flight for 8 am. He then went around the city to see what he'd be missing. He took extra time to visit the places he and Monica had gone to like the movies, the park, the coffeehouse, etc. He once again, had to convince himself that leaving was the right choice. The next morning Chandler woke up bright and early. He checked out of the hotel and grabbed a cab. The cab went to his 'old' apartment building. He figured he'd say by to at least Joey. He got as far as the sidewalk and stopped.

" I can't do it. It's to hard. I'll call him later." He turned to the driver, " Just take me to the airport."

" No problem." Off they were to LaGuardia airport. After waiting on lines and more lines, Chandler finally sat impatiently, tapping his feet.

" All passengers may now board flight number 2057 to Chicago, Illinois."

" That's my cue. Good bye New York, hello Chicago." With that he boarded the plane, prepared to face his new life.

*****

" Hello, I'm here to see Chandler Bing, room 204?"

" I'm sorry sir but he's not here, he checked out this morning."

" Are sure?"

" Positive."

" Do you know where he went?"

" No I don't but even if I did, I'm not at liberty to distribute that information." The receptionist said with a suggestive look.

" Well could you tell the president, say Andrew Jackson?" Joey slid a twenty his way.

" Now that you mention it, I couldn't help but see a ticket in his hand for Chicago."

" The musical?"

" No. Chicago, Illinois. It was a plane ticket for 8:00." Joey looked at his watch and it read 1:00.

" But that can't be true, He wouldn't just get up and leave without saying good bye!"

" My information is always correct. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

" No that's it."

" Then good day sir."

" Yeah, bye." Joey walked out the building and started walking back to the apartment. He opened the door to see Rachel making a sandwich.

" Hi."

" Hey, did we get any messages?"

" I didn't check the machine." She reached over and pressed the button.

" You have 3 new messages." Beep! " Joey, last night was great. Call me, okay?"

" I'm guessing that was Cheryl?"

" No, Denise."

" I see."

Beep! " Rachel, this is Mr. Zelner, I need you to send out some files, I know It's a Saturday but I need them our by 12:00."

" Damn it! It's 1:10! I gotta go!."

" Better hurry." She ran out the door. Then Chandler's voice filled the room.

" Hey Joe. I don't know if you've realized yet but I flew out to Chicago this morning. I know I have a lot of explaining to do but I don't want to do it over the machine. I'll call later tonight. Okay, try not to be too mad at me. Bye." Beep!

" That's just great!" Joey exclaimed out loud. He stopped when he heard yelling outside of his door and then a slam. " What the hell?"

******

Rachel ran out of the apartment so fast that she ran straight into Monica and made her drop her grocery bags.

" Ow!"

" Geez, watch it!"

"Sorry I was in a hurry."

" You should still watch where you're going! I could have had something that could brake in here."

" I know you're mad at me but you don't have to be so bitchy!"

" Bitchy? I'm bitchy? At least I don't go sleeping around with men who are already taken because I can't find my own!"

" Hey you know that is not how it was and what are you suggesting anyway, that I'm whore?"

" Well if the shoe fits…"

" I'm not a whore! Besides, takes one to know one."

" Whatever. I don't have time for this."

" I certainly didn't have time for this either. I'm going to work."

" Fine!"

" Fine!" She stomped off and Monica slammed the door to her apartment. Joey opened his door to see what was going on and followed Monica.

" What was that?"

" Rachel and I just got in a little argument and no I don't wanna talk about it." She started to pack away the groceries with a hint of angry in the way she shoved the boxes in the cabinet.

" Okay, well I don't want to talk about that fight or whatever, I wanna tell you something else."

" Okay, What's up?" They moved to the table and had a seat.

" First I don't know if they told you but, Rachel isn't pregnant. It was a false alarm." Monica didn't say anything, just looked at her hands so he went on. " Second, Chandler's gone." Her head shot up.

" Why… Why would I care." She said unconvincingly. Joey saw that in her eyes she was concerned. When she noticed the look on his face, she turned her head and got up to finish unpacking.

" Well I figured you'd like to know. So far, the only information I have is that he flew out to Chicago this morning." She stopped again.

" Chicago?"

" Yeah."

" He didn't even say good bye. I know that we aren't in the best position right now but I would have at least said good bye if it were me leaving."

" He didn't say bye to anyone, not even me. I found out about it from some guy at the hotel and I just got a message from him but he didn't say anything I didn't already know. Besides, I thought you said that you don't care?" She stiffened.

" Well I don't care. Just a… generally… wonderment. Tell me when he calls again. I don't want to talk to him or anything, just tell me what he tells you."

" Okay I will. You don't have to act like you don't care. You can love and hate someone at the same time. Just like how you act like you hate Rachel but deep down, you do love her, like a sister. I know you do. You guys will make up, eventually." She nodded slightly. " Are you alright?"

" I will be." She smiled not just for Joey but at the thought of what Phoebe told her a few days ago.

Everything will be all right.

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