This is an AU fic. It takes place 2 years after the series finale. Rachel never got off the plane she and Emma have been living in Paris for 2 years. Emma is now 4 years old. Rachel is engaged. Chandler and Monica still live in Westchester with 2 year old twins Jack and Erica. Monica is 5 months pregnant (Yeah, yeah I know she's always preggers in my fics but oh well that's the way I like it lol) Phoebe and Mike are married with a 1 year old son Michael Joseph. Ross still lives in his apartment and has been dating someone for awhile now. Joey has become famous in LA. They've all kept in touch except for Rachel they haven't seen or heard from her in almost 2 years.

Disclaimer: All Friends, Joey characters belong to Bright, Kauffman, and Crane. Pierre, Sara, and Carly are mine.

Title: Going Home Again

Rated: PG-13

Summery: Rachel is unhappy in Paris but will going home again mean finding her happiness?

Chapter 8: A Bit Of Brotherly Advice

Chandler was coming out of the twins room when he heard Rachel run in her room crying. "Rach" he called knocking lightly as he walked in. He saw her packing. "Rach what's going on, where are you going?" he asked. "Mon's been cooking all day Joey's here and Pheebs will be here soon" he told her Rachel looked at Chandler "I know" she whispered "but I...I can't stay" she whispered. "What? But why" he asked. "I...I...just have to go" she said. "Can uh can you guys keep an eye on Emma until Ross gets here" she asked.

"What? Wait please tell me you're not leaving Emma" She nodded "I...I have to" she whispered. "You can't do that Rachel it'll destroy her" Chandler said "Believe me I know, my life was never the same after my dad left me" he added. She sat down on the bed sighing sadly. "You don't understand Chandler" she whispered "I...have to do this I don't have a choice" He sat down beside her. "What do you mean you don't have a choice" he asked. She looked at him. He'd changed alot since she met him all those years ago on Thanksgiving at the Gellers. Back then she had no idea he'd become so important to her, that she'd love him like a brother.

Rachel sighed softly. "I can't stay because of I did something bad might happen" she said softly. "Something bad" he said "Rach nothing bad is going to happen" he added. "Yes it will Chandler" she said beginning to cry again. "After my interview I went to Central Perk" Chandler smiled "That's great I bet you made Gunther's day" he chuckled. She nodded "Yeah he was really happy to see me" she said "anyway when I left I bumped into someone it...it was Pierre" she whispered. "He...he wants me to go back to Paris with him"

"What!" Chandler said "No Rach you can't go back there with him" She shook her head "I know" she said "I told him I wasn't going and he...he" she stopped. "He what Rach" he asked gently. "He said if I didn't go back with him that something bad might happen to Ross ,Emma or you guys" she said. "and that's why I have to disappear Chandler I...I can't let Ross, Emma ,Mon or you get hurt because I...I love you guys so much" she turned away from him as she broke down in sobs.

Chandler hated Pierre he even hated him more than he hated Richard. "Come here" he whispered hugging her. "What am I gonna do Chandler" she cried into his chest. "Its going to be okay Rach" he said softly rubbing her back. "How will it be okay Chandler" she cried "If I leave I may never see you guys again, but if I stay one of you could get hurt or worse" Chandler pulled away a little so he could look at her. "Rach nothing is going to happen to any of us" he said "Ross and I won't let it" he added.

"I know that you and Ross would do anything to protect us but" he stopped her "But nothing Rach we love you, Mon and Emma and we won't let anyone hurt you and neither will Joey or Mike " he smiled a little "Hell we even have Mon who's freakishly strong Pheebs she's probably go street Phoebe on anyone that would try to hurt any of us" Rachel chuckled and gave him a small smile. "Thank you Chandler" she said. "I wonders if Monica knows how great her husband is" He blushed. "I'm not that great but I'm glad I could help" he stood up "Mon's food smells awfully good why don't we go down and get some before Joey eats it all" he chuckled.

Rachel frowned again. Chandler saw her frown. "Rach everything will be okay" he said " This house is filled with people who love you and Emma and each other so just let someone try to hurt any one of us I guarantee they won't leave here in one piece" Rachel shook her head "Yeah right" Chandler smiled "Hey you know we do have Ross's karate and Unagi" Rachel laughed "Funny Bing" she said. "All jokes aside which is hard for me" he said. "Its going to be okay we'll enjoy Mon's dinner then we'll all talk about this Pierre crap and where we'll put the body"

Rachel laughed again. "Okay" she took Chandler's hand, he helped her off the bed. They walked to the door. Rachel stopped. "Chandler" she said "Thanks for being here, and for listening" she said kissing his cheek. "You're welcome Rach" he said "and I'll always be here for you okay" he said. She nodded "Okay but I think we better hurry I just heard Joey scream something about lasagna" she giggled. Chandler laughed as they left and headed downstairs.

Chapter 9: Unexpected Guest....Mon's dinner party is going well until an unexpected guest shows up...Coming Soon!!!