This fic is how I'd like to see the season premiere and season 10 to turn out. So everything is how it is on the show at least for now!

Disclaimer: All Friends characters belong to Warner Bros. and NBC. Paige and Dennis are mine.

Title: The Way It Should Be

Rated PG

Summery: My version of the season 10

Chapter 8: TOW The Big Family Thanksgiving

Monica sighed as she worked in the kitchen. "Damn it" she shouted when she dropped a sweet potato on the floor. Chandler yawned as he came out of the bedroom. Monica looked at him and laughed. His hair was sticking up and he had drool on his face. "Honey its five am why are you up already" he asked as he went to kiss her. "I don't think so drool king" she giggled. "That hurt" he said pretending to pout. Monica laughed "Oh come here honey" she said pulling him to her and kissing him. He smiled "Works every time" he giggled. "Jerk" she giggled. "Now out of my kitchen I have Thanksgiving dinner to cook" she said shooing him out.

Chandler groaned "Thanksgiving again already I hate this stupid day" Monica sighed softly "I know honey but this one's a big deal my parents will be here and so will yours" she said "We're telling them about their granddaughter today remember" she said "and Pheebs is bringing Mike and Joey's brining Paige" she added. "Oh and Ben too Carol and Susan are on vacation so Ross has him" Monica started to panic. "Oh God I can't cook for that many people" Chandler wrapped his arms around her "Of course you can honey you're a chef" he said kissing her softly. "Yeah but you know my mom if its not prefect she'll be sure to tell me" she said.

"Monica, sweetie calm down this Thanksgiving will be prefect" he assured her. "As long as Amy doesn't show up it will" he giggled. "Yeah and you don't break anymore dishes" Monica stated. Chandler smiled "That reminds me I have something for you" he said. He walked into the bedroom and came back out a few minutes later carrying a box. He set it on the table. "Chandler what did you do" Monica asked. He shrugged. "Open it and see" he said. She opened the box. She gasped at what was inside. It was a set of china just like the ones he'd broken the year before. She looked at him. She set the plate down and threw her arms around him. "Thank you Chandler that was so sweet" Chandler smiled "Its the least I could do for the woman who's having my baby" he said patting her stomach.

Monica was busy setting the table with the new china Chandler had given her when her mom and dad walked in. "Mom, dad Happy Thanksgiving" she greeted with a smile. "My little Harmonica" Jack said hugging her. "Hello dear is Ross here yet" Judy asked. "No mom" Monica said. Judy looked the plates on the table. "You're not using these are you" she asked. "Yes mom I am they were a gift from Chandler" Monica answered. Just then Phoebe walked in with Mike. "Happy Thanksgiving everybody!" Phoebe said cheerfully. "Thank God" Monica thought as she walked over and hugged Phoebe and Mike.

Chandler's dad was the next to arrive. "Hello all" he greeted. "Hi dad" Chandler said. Chandler's mom came in. She saw her ex-husband. "Hello Charles" she stated. "Nora" he answered. Chandler looked at his parents. "Mom, dad please don't start Monica worked hard to make today special" Nora smiled "Don't worry darling I wouldn't dream of wreaking Monica's dinner" she said kissing her son's cheek and walking over to the sofa sitting down beside Mike. "Me either" Helena said as he walked over and sat by Mike too.

Mike looked at the two people beside him. "Umm excuse me" he said getting up and joining Phoebe in the kitchen. "Uh Pheebs who are those two" he asked. "Oh they're Chandler's parents" she giggled. "What" he asked "Yeah the busty blonde in the blue dress is his mom and the other blonde in the black dress that's his dad" she told him. "Okay are you saying I was just hit on by a man!" he asked. Phoebe laughed "Yuh huh" Mike pulled her close and kissed her. "You're lucky I love you" he said. "Oh why because if you didn't you'd go out with Chandler's dad" Phoebe giggled. "Eww no!" he said. Phoebe laughed.

Joey came in with Paige "Okay I'm here you can serve dinner now" he said. Chandler laughed "Why are you wearing Phoebe's maternity pants" he asked. "Dude these are my Thanksgiving pants" he said "Now where's that turkey" he asked. "We can't eat yet Ross and Rachel aren't here yet" Monica told him. "Aww man stupid Ross and Rachel being late" he mumbled. Paige laughed. "Is he always like this on Thanksgiving" she asked. "He's like this whenever he can't eat" Monica giggled.

Ross and Rachel came in with Emma and Ben. "Its about time you guys got here I'm starving over here" Joey whined. "Its nice to see you too Joe" Ross said as he took Emma's coat off. "How is it you were so late I mean you live across the street" Joey asked. "Hey we had two kids to get ready and you know how long it takes Rachel to get ready" Ross pointed out. "Hey, hey, hey" Rachel said "As I remember you were the one who kept bothering me while I was trying to get ready" she said. "Oh who cares cam we eat now" Joey whined.

Monica had one last thing to do. She placed the turkey on the table. She smiled. "Okay everyone dinner's ready" she said. "Finally!" Joey said racing over to the table. Halfway through the meal Ross looked at his parents. "I have some news to share with you" he said. "Ross!" Monica hissed "I have news remember" she said. "Oh Monica honey let your brother talk we'll hear about your new promotion or what ever afterwards" Judy said. Monica threw down her fork. "Fine go ahead Ross tell them I'm sure my news is nothing compared to yours" she hissed. Chandler reached under the table and took Monica's hand squeezing it gently letting her know he was there.

Ross took a deep breath "Well Rachel and I are engaged the wedding is on December twenty fifth" he said taking Rachel's hand in his. "Oh a Christmas wedding how wonderful!" Judy gushed "Congratulations son" Jack said. Rachel looked over and saw the sad, angry face Monica was making "Umm Mr. and Mrs. Geller why don't we hear Monica's news now" she said softly. "So what is my little Harmonica's news" Jack asked with a smile. "Yes Monica what is it another promotion" Judy asked. Monica smiled "No mom its not a promotion" she said. "I'm pregnant" she said with pride.

Judy looked at her daughter. "Oh my God really" she asked "Yes you'll have another granddaughter in about six months" she said. Judy got up and went over to Monica giving her and Chandler a big hug. "So you finally did it sailor" Jack chuckled. Chandler groaned "Umm yeah I guess" he said. Jack hugged them both too. "Congratulations honey" she said "Thank you mom" she said softly. Nora groaned "Me a grandmother I look too good to be a grandmother" Helena laughed. "What mirror have you been looking in" He looked at his son and daughter in law. "I'm happy for you both" he said. Nora smiled "Yes darling I'm happy for you too" she said.

Ben sighed "Another girl there's too many girls around here" Everyone laughed at the adorable eight year old.

Later that night Chandler was on the sofa with Monica laying in his arms. "Boy am I glad this Thanksgiving is over what a nightmare" Monica said. "Oh I'd say it went pretty well" Chandler told her. Monica looked at him. "Wow is Mr. I hate Thanksgiving saying he actually enjoyed Thanksgiving" she asked. "No I still hate it but I'd say this was the best one, nobody said they were getting divorced, I didn't lose any toes, dinner wasn't burnt, I didn't have to stay in a box, or remise about past Thanksgivings, there were no hunky high school friends, no catfights, or broken china but I did love being with my family even our parents" he giggled. "Now that's scary lets just hope we never turn into them" Monica giggled. "Oh believe me I have no intention of wearing dresses or dating men unless you dress up as one" he laughed. "Chandler!" she giggled "I love you" she said "Happy Thanksgiving" Chandler smiled "I love you too" he whispered. "Happy Thanksgiving"

Chapter 9: TOW Joey's Movie....Joey's movie is out on video and the gang gets together to watch it...Coming Soon!!

Authors Note: Hi all you Friends fans! Here's the next chapter /episode! The chapter you're all waiting for is chapter 10 and maybe 11 which will be Ross and Rachel's Christmas wedding! Anyway babbling again so please read and review. Thanx!