Part two of the one with the kindness of strangers. Chandler takes Rachel to the ER, where she finally decides to report her abusive husband to the police. Realising she has nowhere to live, Chandler offers her a room,, which Rachel accepts, realising she's in the real world now. (FYI: Chandler lives in apartment 19 alone and Monica doesn't live in apartment 20, and none of the gang are involved in this story, except Rachel and Chandler).
The one with the glimmer of hope.
"Okay, Rachel, this will help you breathe". said the paramedic, hooking her up to an airbag. Chandler watched on in horror, as Rachel was given air. He was scared of what was going on. The paramedics were talking about internal bleeding and surgery, which scared the hell out of him, not to mention Rachel. She was crying, tears spilling down her face as they spoke. She gripped Chandler's handed as tight as she could. He stroked her face and hair out of her eyes. Her eyes, he thought. Deep pools of blue, spilling tears as she cried with fear. Finally, they arrived at the hospital. The paramedics led her out on the stretcher, through to ER. Chandler was left to wait in the relative's room. He had lied on the way here and told them he was her brother. He had nodded off in the relative's rooms, when a doctor came in telling him that Rachel was fine. A smile sprawled his face and he asked to see her. He and Dr. Ryder entered the room, where Rachel was laying, staring at the pale blue ceiling. "Rachel Farber?". Rachel nodded. "So what was it this time? Walked into a shelf, tripped over a slipper?" the doctor asked sarcastically, knowing that her husband had beaten her up. Again. It wasn't the first time she had been admitted to the ward, but these were definitely her worst injuries. "No. My husband Barry did this. He slapped me hard and then slammed my into a wardrobe, so I guess you need to call the police, right?" Chandler looked heartbroken. How could someone do something to someone so wonderful?. "Oh, I'm sorry" apologised the doctor. "I'll get the police". Rachel looked at Chandler. "Thank you" she whispered "Umm, can you do something, can you call my mom for me and ask her if I can stay with her?". Chandler looked shocked. "You don't have anywhere to stay?" he asked. "No. I've just left my husband. I have no home, no job, no clothes, no money" she sobbed, drying her eyes on the blanket that was on her bed. "Well, you can stay with me" he said, offering her a glimmer of hope. "Really?" she said, finally her luck was changing, she had met an amazing man, who had helped her and now was giving her a place to live. "What about rent though, I have no job. I'm not qualified for anything". chandler just shook his head. "It doesn't matter, you can live at mine rent-free until you get a job, what do you wanna do as a profession? What was your last job?" he asked, not expecting the answer he got. "I've never had one". He looked at her, trying not to be shocked. "Doesn't matter, can you type?" she nodded "a little, I mean I was actually quite good in high school" she said, smiling. This was the first time Chandler had seen her compliment herself. "Okay, you can be my secretary!". He said. She suddenly felt a bout of self-esteem hit her. "Really?!?, great!, thank you, and I'll get you new stuff, I just got a raise at work, so I can max out a bit!" he said, laughing. Rachel smiled. She thanked him again and thought about her new life away from the evil orthodontist. Wow, she thought to herself. Chandler Bing was a perfect gentleman. He was kind, attractive, generous and loving. This was her lucky day. It was her destiny to meet him. They were meant to be together. Love only happens once, but this was her second chance.