Chandler sat outside on the curb away from the house smoking. He didn't want to smoke near the house because the kids might come outside and inhale some of the smoke. He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned around.
"Hey." Monica smiled and sat next to him. "Why aren't you in there with everyone else?"
"I don't know. I guess I needed some fresh air."
Monica gave out a small laughed. "Fresh?"
"Why aren't you in there?"
"Well I noticed that you weren't in there and I wanted to make sure you were ok."
"I'm great." Chandler put his cigarette out on the sidewalk. "I just can't believe that you and the kids are leaving tomorrow. I'm gonna miss them so much. They're my life."
"I know." Monica rubbed his arm. "They're my life too. I'm sorry."
"You have to stop saying that. You gotta do what you gotta do."
"I just feel terrible for taking them away from you."
"Don't." He wrapped his arm around her. "Now I'll be the favorite parent."
Monica laughed. "You've always been the favorite."
"Not true."
"Yes you have. They risked their little lives for you. They do everything for you Chandler. They love you so much more then me." She rested her head on his chest and looked up at the stars.
"No. Don't say that. They didn't risk their lives. They didn't even know what they were doing."
"Maybe they should stay here with you. Here in New York. They'll be so happy living with you."
"No I can't do that. You would die without them. Monica they love you so much they pretend to like stuff they really don't for you."
"Really? Like what?"
"I can't tell you. I promised."
"Tell me." Monica laughed poking his stomach.
"No! Daddy's little pinkie promise. Can't break that. Erica and Jack would kill me. And breaking promises are bad Moni.."
"Sorry Mon I don't mean to bother you and Adam but have you guys seen Chandler? Adam did you dye your hair?" Rachel looked at the back of Chandler's head with lots of interest. "It's cute. I'm gonna warn you though when your blonde starts to grow in it'll make you look bald.
Chandler turned around and gave Rachel a weird look.
"Chandler? What are yo guys doing?"
"Talking." Monica said a tad annoyed.
"Oh. Well I better get back to the party." Rachel smiled and ran back in to the house.
"So did you say bye to everyone in there already?"
"Yea. There's only one person left."
"And who's that?"
"You." She looked at him sadly. "This is hard."
"I know. Let's make it short and easy." He smiled.
"Ok." She sighed tears forming in her eyes. "Chandler.. I love you and so do the kids. And.." She began to cry. "You're amazing and I hope you marry the person you want to marry. I can't do this so... Bye" She began to cry a little more.
Chandler pulled her into a hug. Tears ran down his face dripping on Monica's bear back. "I can't you're going."
"I know." Monica barley managed to say.
"Bye Mon. Remember that we're all here for you. And we love you. And visit us whenever you can.. ok?" Rachel put her hands on Monica's face.
"Ok." Monica smiled.
"And don't forget to send me a few things.. shoes, bags, etc."
Monica laughed. "Of course."
"I can't believe you're actually leaving us.. the mother of us all... who's gonna take care of us? And cook for Joey when he comes home from L.A?"
Monica laughed and hugged Rachel again. "Tell Emma and Travis that I love them.. and tell everyone else I love them too.. even if I told them I loved them last night. Ok?"
"Ok." Rachel smiled and began to cry. "Oh yea." Rachel wiped her eyes and opened her purse. "I almost forgot to give this to you." She pulled out an envelope with Monica written in big letters. "I did some research and these are the places I want you to go to."
Monica rolled her eyes and hugged Rachel.
Chandler smiled and wiped the tears off Jack and Erica's face. "Don't cry you guys."
"But daddy we're never going to see you again." Erica cried and held onto Chandler even tighter.
"Sweetheart of course you're going to see me. We're gonna see each other on holidays and your birthday.."
"No. We wanna see you everyday daddy." Jack sniffed.
"Me too kiddo.. Me too.." He hugged them tight and kissed their foreheads. "I love you guys more then anything ok? Just don't forget me."
"We're never gonna forget you daddy." Erica kissed Chandler's cheek.
"Are you gonna come visit us?" Jack's tears dripped on Chandler's shirt.
"Yea I will."
"Promise?" Erica held out her pinkie.
Chandler hooked his pinkie to hers. "Promise."
"Guys ready?" Rachel opened her arms to hug both of them.
"Bye guys." Tears ran down Chandler's face. "I love you."
"Bye daddy." Erica cried even harder and gave Chandler a big hug. And then she kissed his cheek.
"Bye sweetie. I'll call you everyday." He kissed the top of her head.
Erica walked off over to Rachel looking back at Chandler and waved.
Chandler waved back and then looked over at Jack who stood their with tears running down his face. Chandler pulled him into a hug. "You'll be fine Jack."
"Can't I stay here with you?" Jack could barley say.
"I wish you could.. but umm...you have to take care of your sister and mom. Ok? They need you."
"Ok daddy. I love you.. "
"I love you too." He said messing with Jack's spiky hair. It didn't get messed up because his gel made it bounce back into place.
"Jack.." Rachel said holding a crying Erica.
Jack sadly and slowly walked over to Rachel.
Rachel bent down and gave him a hug. "Your mom went to get you guys some stuff."
Jack looked sadly over at Chandler who was just as sad.
"Auntie Rachel can we go? I don't want to look at daddy. It makes me sad." Erica cried even more.
"Ok sweetie let's go." Rachel held onto Jack's hand and walked away.
"Hey." Monica walked up to Chandler carrying a paper bag. "Where are the twins?" When she didn't get a response she followed his gaze. "Oh." Then she turned to look at him. "Since we said our good-byes last night we won't have to um.." Monica's eyes began to water. She wrapped her arms around him for what seemed like forever and then walked away slowly.
"Monica.."
She turned around and looked at him.
"Remember when you asked me if you were making a mistake marrying Adam? Just ask yourself 3 questions.. and if you can answer yes to all of them.. marry him.. If not.. then you're making a mistake. Does he make you happy? Do you love him? And can he give you everything you want."
She smiled and nodded. "Thanks." She walked over to Rachel and gave her one last hug. Then she took the kids hands and they walked onto the plane.
Rachel looked over at Chandler who was wiping the tears off his face. Then she walked over to him and hugged him. "It's ok.. we'll see them soon."
"Yea.."
"Let's go." Rachel said rubbing his shoulders.
"I wanna watch the plane leave."
"Ok." She said resting her head on his back.
How was that?Thank you so much for the reviews!! I love them!! YES IT'S FRIDAY!! It's way too hott for school. So how was this? Shall I continue with the next chapter? Some good news for Chandler perhaps..? Please review!!!
