This fic takes place in the near future. Ross and Rachel are newlyweds, Emma is two years old and Rachel is seven months pregnant. Chandler and Monica have been married for three years they have a one year old daughter and Monica is four months pregnant. Joey and Phoebe live together in Joey's apartment.

Disclaimer: All Friends characters belong to Warner Bros. and NBC. Although I wished I owned Chandler! Hannah Muriel Bing and Dr. Halliwell are mine.

Title: I'll Be There For You

Rated PG

Summery: Rachel is seven months pregnant and happy but she gets news that could change her and the gang's lives

Chapter 3: I'll Stand By You

Monica and Chandler walked back into Rachel's room. Ross sat on the bed with Rachel in his arms and Joey sat on the edge of the bed with Phoebe. Monica slowly walked up to the bed. "Rachel" she whispered. "Hey" Rachel whispered. "I...I'm sorry I ran out like that I just got" Monica stopped. "Scared" Rachel finished for her. Monica nodded. "I'm scared too Mon" Rachel whispered. "Scared that I won't get to see Ben, Emma and Sammy grow up or see Hannah and my soon to be niece or nephew grow up" she whimpered "Scared that I'll leave Ross all alone to raise two kids, that I won't get to see Joey and Pheebs get married, that I'll never see the five people I love most again" she finished breaking down in sobs.

Monica began to cry too as she wrapped her arms around her bestfriend. "Its gonna be okay Rach you'll get to see all those things because you're gonna be okay you're gonna beat this" Monica cried. "and we'll all be here for you every step of the way" she added. Rachel held on to the comfort of her bestfriend's embrace hoping she would beat this so that the six of them could spend the rest of their lives together growing old gracefully like it was meant to be.

Dr. Halliwell walked in. "I don't mean to interrupt but they're ready for you Mrs. Geller this is Dr. Walker she'll give you an epidural then we'll take you to the OR" she said. "Mr. Geller if you come with me we'll get you some scrubs so you can be with your wife" she added. "I'll see you in a few minutes sweeite" Ross said kissing her softly before following the doctor. Monica and Chandler held Rachel while Dr. Walker gave her the epidural. "Sit very still" she instructed as she slid the needle into her back. Rachel whimpered a little squeezing her friends hands.

Dr. Halliwell walked back in to take Rachel to the OR. Rachel looked at her friends. "I love you guys" she said. "We love you too" Phoebe said leaning down to hug her. "Don't worry I'll cleanse your aura later" she whispered. Rachel smiled. "Thanks Pheebs" she whispered "Love you" Joey said giving her a quick hug. "Say it" Rachel said with a small smile. "How you doin" Joey chuckled. Rachel laughed. "I love you" Chandler said hugging her. "Raquel" he added with a smile. "Right back atcha Sha la la lop" she giggled thinking back to the day Monica told her she was going to live with Chandler. Monica was the last one. She hugged her tight. "I love you Rach" she whispered. "You and Sammy will be fine" she added. "I know!" Rachel said with a small smile. "Ha ha" Monica giggled. The four friends watched the doctor roll Rachel's gurney down the hall until it was out of sight.
Rachel was laying on a table with a curtain blocking her veiw. Lights were shining down on her. "Hey you" Ross whispered kissing her forehead. "Ross" she whispered. "Wow you look sexy in those scrubs" she said with a wink. Ross laughed. Dr. Halliwell looked at the couple. "I've made the incision now you'll feel some tugging and pulling as I get the baby out" she said. Ross looked over and watched as the doctor pulled his son out into the world. The baby let out one tiny little cry. Rachel stretched her neck to try and see him. "Did you see him Ross" she whispered. "Is he okay" she asked. "Yes he's beautiful" he said kissing her temple. "I wanna see him" she whispered.

The pediatrician allowed Ross to bring their son over to Rachel very briefly. He smiled at the tiny baby in his arms. He lowered him so Rachel could see him. "Hello you" Rachel whispered kissing the top of the baby's head. "Mommy loves you" she said. Ross brought the baby back over to the doctor and he was taken from the room. "Where did they take him" she asked. "They took him up to the neonatal ICU" Ross said softly. "Why, what's wrong with him" she asked getting worried. "Shh don't worry honey he's fine they just want to give him a check up" he assured her.

A few hours later Rachel was in recovery. Ross sat in a chair beside the bed sleeping in a very uncomfortable position. Dr. Halliwell came in. "Hello Mrs. Geller how are you feeling" she asked. "Okay I guess" she answered. "When can I see my baby" she asked. "You'll be able to go up and see him soon" the doctor answered. "First I'd like to talk to you" she said. Rachel nodded. "After your son was delivered I was able to remove the tumor, the cancer doesn't seem to have spread so I believe if we start you on chemo and radiation you have a good chance of beating this" Rachel looked at her. "So when do I start the chemo and radiation" she asked. "Tomorrow morning" Dr. Halliwell answered.
There was a knock on the door and Monica poked her head in. "Can we come in" Rachel nodded and the four friends walked in. The doctor smiled and nodded at the group of friends as she left the room. Monica looked at her brother. "How can he sleep like that" she whispered. "Yeah I thought I was the only one who could sleep like that" Phoebe giggled. "So how do you feel" Monica asked. "I'm a little sore but okay" Rachel answered. "Hey can I see your stitches" Joey grinned. "Joey! No!" Rachel giggled. "Did you get to see the baby" Phoebe asked. Rachel smiled. "Yeah he looks just like his daddy" she said glancing over at her sleeping husband. "Poor kid" Chandler chuckled.

"I heard that" Ross mumbled startling the group. He stretched and looked a this brother in law. "Hannah's the one you should feel sorry for she looks like you Chandler" he giggled. "Ross!" Monica hissed "My baby is beautiful and Chandler isn't that ugly" she joked. Chandler made his trademark noise. Monica kissed him. "Aww honey you know I'm just joking" she giggled.

Rachel smiled as she watched her friends. "Guys I hate to interrupt this little joke fest but I'm going to see my baby" She pulled back the covers and tried to stand but fell back to the bed wincing in pain. "Rach what are you doing" Ross demanded. He got a wheelchair. "Your chariot awaits my love" Rachel sighed as she sat down. "You guys coming" she asked.
The six friends made their way to the neonatal ICU. A nurse walked over to the group. "Hi I'm Abby what baby are you here to see" she asked. "Baby boy Geller" Rachel answered. Abby smiled and led them to an incubator. Tears filled Rachel's eyes as she gazed at her tiny newborn son. "What's that for" she asked pointing to a tube. "Oh that's just to help him breath it gives him oxygen" Abby explained. Rachel nodded. "Hey Sammy" she whispered with her hand on the glass. "Meet your uncle Chandler, aunt Monica, uncle Joey, and aunt Phoebe" she whispered. The six friends smiled as they gazed at the newest member of their family. Rachel sighed softly as she gazed at her new son while surrounded by her husband and friends. She silently prayed she'd beat her cancer. She had too much to live for and she didn't want to leave it all behind.

Chapter 4: In Sickness And Health...Rachel takes a turn for the worse...Coming Soon!!!

Author's Note: Hello little ones. First I want to say congrats to Matt and Melissa LeBlanc!! I hope they have a life time of happiness together!! Their wedding was so pretty!! I saw the pics on ET! Courteney, Lisa, and Jen where there but David and Matthew couldn't make it. Matthew sent best wishes from London though! Lucky London!!!! Hmm you know if I had my way the next Friends wedding would be Matthew Perry and I! Heehee All he has to do is ask! I grantee I'd say yes so fast!! LOL hey I can wish can't I! Anyway here's the next chapter. Its gonna get sad! I still haven't decided on Rach's fate yet! Please read and review. Thanx!