Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. The characters in this story are borrowed from the TV show "Friends". I own no characters. No money is being made from this story. Any resemblance of a character in this story to any real person living or dead is purely coincidental. Likewise, any resemblance between an organisation depicted in this story and any such actual organisation is purely coincidental.

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Chapter 6

After two weeks in hospital, Chandler was finally released. Joey and Monica visited him every day and Ross, Phoebe and Rachel every three days. He hated the way they all fawned over him. They treated him like an invalid and everyone was afraid to mention the heroin. The night he returned home, it was just him and Joey. They decided to order in pizza and sat in front of the TV with beer.

"Chandler? Will you answer something for me?"

Chandler remained quiet.

"Chandler, what happened to you? Just tell me. I want to help you."

"You can't. No one can."

"Yes we can chandler. You just have to tell us what happened."

"I can't. Can't you just drop it? Please?" Chandler said, covering his eyes, trying to hide the tears.

"No, I can't. I'm sorry but I love you Chandler, only as a friend you realise, but I want to help you. And we can help you. Just tell me. It'll be OK. I promise." Joey started to put his arms around Chandler.

"DON'T TOUCH ME." He screamed, pulling away from Joey. "Don't ever fucking touch me." At that point Joey knew. He knew what had happened to Chandler, he just needed Chandler to admit it.

"Man, I'm sorry. Chandler...." He was cut off.

At that moment all he could hear was Chandler crying and finally he said it. "He raped me. He fucking raped me."

"Who Chandler? Who?"

After a moments hesitation, Chandler answered. "My dad".

They both remained quiet and just sat there. Neither wanting to disturb the peace. Both were glad that he had finally admitted what really happened to someone. Joey wasn't looking forward to the road ahead. He knew Chandler was going to need help. He knew he would need Monica.