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The Joker

"I'm going to get a coffee…anyone want one?" Ross said, standing up looking at the others. Joey didn't bother answering at all, Ross wasn't sure if he even heard him while Monica just shook her head, refusing to look away from the wall she was staring at. He sighed, neither of them had a said a word since after Joey had explained what happened.

"Yeah, I'll have one…" Rachel replied quietly and Phoebe nodded. He gave them both a small smile before heading off.

Joey relaxed when he saw Ross walk away, worried that he might try and get him to talk. He couldn't talk, while Chandler was fighting for his life. It wasn't fair, it should have been him, it was his fault. That guy wouldn't have fired a shot if he hadn't had been stupid to try and answer his phone.

Monica didn't know what to do or say, she was always the strong one of the group, the one that was in control. Now she wasn't, her life was collapsing around her. No one had come to talk to them about what was happening. Part of her wanted to believe that it was a good thing that maybe the reason being was because Chandler was fine and they had more important people to worry about. Then there was the other part that thought, they were to busy trying to keep him alive to talk to anyone.

Phoebe took a deep breath, hoping it would help calm her down at bit and prevent the tears that were already in her eyes. She had been so worried about Joey and when they saw him with just his head cut, relief washed over her but it all came back when she heard about Chandler. That was over an hour ago and they didn't know anything, all they knew was that he had been shot, trying to save Joey. She thought back to all those times they teased him about being weak and scared, they all were only messing around and Chandler knew they was never serious but this just proves how much courage he really had. Her thoughts were interrupted then Rachel suddenly stood up.

"Where you going?" She asked, causing before Joey and Monica to look around curiously for the first time in ages.

"I'm sick of waiting!" She told them. "I'm going to find out what's happening!"

"Rach, it'll do no good…they're not going to tell us anything until they're ready.." Monica whispered.

"Well, I'm going to find my Dad and see if he can tell me anything." With that she walked off down the corridor, determined to do something other then wait.

Phoebe watched her go before looking back to the other two but they had turned back to their original positions. She sighed loudly and leant back in her chair, hoping Ross or Rachel would get back soon; she hated the silence.

Monica stared at black spot on the white wall, normally that would annoy the hell out of her and make her go clean it herself, but today wasn't a normal day. Her mind began to wonder off.

Rachel has gone to find her Dad… that's a good thing right? We'll know if chandler's all right or not…whether he's going to live or…die… he couldn't die! If he was going to die then she'd rather not know…but if wouldn't go away would it?

A single tear rolled slowly down her face, she didn't attempt to brush it away, she just let it fall into her lap.

He couldn't die!

Ross returned scanning the waiting area, noticing Rachel wasn't there. Before he had chance to ask where she had gone, Monica caught his attention. He knew they were all worried about Chandler and scared but there was something else in Monica's eyes, which he couldn't quite read.

"Thanks.." Phoebe muttered as he silently handed her a cup.

"Where's Rach?"

"She's gone to see if she can find anything out from her Dad."

Ross nodded and settled back down in his chair, preparing himself for a long wait. He couldn't believe that this was happening, Chandler had been shot. He had always read about this kind of things happening in the newspaper or watched it on the News and now it wasn't happening to one of his friends. One of closest friends, he remember back in college when they made a stupid pack to be friends forever, he didn't believe it would last…then again he didn't believe this could happen and it has.

They all looked at Rachel, expectantly when she got back, taking her seat again next to Ross.

"He said he'll go found out for us…" She said quietly, looking down. "He'll be here in a minute."

They all nodded, remaining silent, none of them wanting to break that silence. Ross reached over and squeezed her hand reassuringly. She smiled back gratefully, suddenly all their problems with Emily, forgotten.

Joey was the first to notice Dr Green walking towards them, jumping up quickly.

"Well, how is he?" He asked, as the others got up and surrounded him.

"He's still in surgery…"

"He's been surgery for the last two hours!" Joey stated, frustrated.

"It best if these kind of things are taken slowly…" Dr Green told them. "There could have been some complications."

"What sort of complications?" Ross asked.

"Well, the bullet is in a dangerous place…they are not sure how far its gone it or if its hit any of his organs…"

"Well, what would happen…" Rachel started but her voice trailed off.

"There is concern that's it may have puncture his lung, if it has then it could be fatal…"

"But he can't die…" Monica muttered.

"No, I'm not saying he will, I'm just stating the facts…that may only happen IF his lung has been punctured…"

"So if hasn't then he'll be okay?" Rachel asked hopefully.

Dr Green sighed. "If the bullet missed the lungs and went any further, there's a chance it might have spine…"

"Spine?" Ross chocked out. "He could be paralysed?"

"Like I said before that's just one of the possibilities…" He told them. "There's a chance that the bullet next hit anything.."

"What are the chances of that actually happening?" Rachel questioned.

"Sure, sweetie…I really don't know…" He reached over and gave her a hug. "Listen, I've got to get back to work but if I hear anything else, I'll let you know straight away."

"Okay…" She nodded, drying her eyes.

"Thank you, sir…we really appreciate this.." Ross said, as he turned to go back.

Dr Green nodded and head back down the corridor, leaving them to wait again. He sighed, he thought back a couple of hours when the call had come in, warning them of a gun shot victim on the way in.

He was stood talking to another Doctor; Daniel Matthews when a nurse had came up and told Daniel the details. When he heard the name he was sure he recognised it but when he couldn't work where from he forgot about it. Until the victim was rushed into the emergency room and he saw his face. Chandler Bing, the guy who lived in the apartment next to Rachel's…the guy his daughter hung out with everyday…the guy who she had said listened to her when he and her mother got a divorce…the guy that understood. He caught bits of information from what the paramedic were saying to Daniel. Fear rose in him when he heard that there was one of his friends also injured, he relaxed when he heard it was another male.

XxXxX

They had been waiting for now 3 and half hours and still hadn't heard anything; Rachel had fallen asleep against Ross' shoulder, tears staining her face. Ross sighed and looked down at her, now regretting all those fight they had had. They all seem pointless now; he promised himself that he wouldn't take his friends for granted again.

"Mr Tribbiani?"

Joey looked up at the doctor he had spoken to earlier, the one that was treating Chandler.

"Yeah… Chandler? How is he?" He asked, unable to read the expression on his face. He shot a concern look at the others as they all listen intently.

"He's very lucky…" The doctor smiled. "We've managed to remove the bullet without any problems…he should make a full recovery."

"Oh thank god!"

"Can we see him?" Monica asked quickly.

"Okay but you can stay long, he needs his rest…" The doctor nodded.

They all grinned at each other, as they followed him down the corridor; He was going to be okay!

"Hey…" Chandler said drowsily, as they all walked in.

"How you feeling?" Rachel asked before anyone had chance to say anything.

"Million Dollars…" He replied, dryly.

"You scared the hell out of me!" Monica stepped next to his head, tears in her eyes.

He swallowed the lump that rose in his throat and reached for her hand. "I'm sorry…"

Phoebe and Rachel exchanged curious looks, as the pair continued to stare at each other.

"Well, we're just glad you're okay…" Ross said, not noticing it.

"Yeah! You're a hero!!" Phoebe added.

"Yeah, thanks man…" Joey cut in, looking down at the floor. "You saved my life."

"Saved your life?" Chandler repeated, frowning slightly. "I was just trying get out the way!"

The others laughed slightly.

"Yeah, your sense of direction was never that good…" Monica smiled at him.

"And it only took me to run into a bullet you realise that!"

They continued to laugh and joke around, glad to have a happier atmosphere to the one they had out in the waiting room.

"How can you all joke about this?" Joey asked, causing the other to fall silent and look at him.

"Why not?" Chandler shrugged, wincing slightly at the moment. "Could do with some laughter at the moment…"

"Chandler you could have died!!"

"Joe…"

"NO! Some guy shot you for about 50 bucks and you just sat there, acting as if nothing happened!"

"Does it matter?" Chandler sighed.

"YES! How can you joke around at a time like this!?" Joey snapped. He nearly just lost his best friend, why was he the only one upset about it.

"Because it what I do!?" Chandler shouted back, starling everyone. He took a deep breath before continuing. "We all have our place in the group… Ross is the smart one… Rachel's the shopper… Phoebe's the spiritual one… Monica's the neat freak…there the one that's good with women…I'm the joker…"

"That doesn't mean anything!"

"Of course it does!"

"Look, maybe we should leave you to get some rest…" Ross said, noticing how worked up they both were getting, deciding it couldn't be good for Chandler.

"Yeah maybe that's a good idea…" Chandler mumbled, looking down.

"Fine!" Joey turned and walked out.

"I'll talk to him…" Phoebe said, leaning down and hugging Chandler. "I'm so glad you're okay."

"Thanks, Pheebs…"

"We'll be back tomorrow…" Rachel hugged him next.

"Yeah, get some rest, man.." Ross told him.

Chandler smiled slightly at him before tuning to Monica, he still held her hand.

"Can..can you stay?" He asked quietly.

"I was going to anyway…" She told him, reaching over and brushing the hair off his forehead.

"Okay, well cya!" Ross said cheerfully and walked out with Phoebe and Rachel following.

"What the hell was all that about?" Rachel asked, as soon as they were outside.

"What?" Ross frowned.

"I know…you don't think.." Phoebe started.

"Don't think what?!"

"Ross, didn't you see the way they were looking at each other?" Rachel looked at him curiously.

"You're not implying that Chandler and Mon…that my best friend and my little sister are…" Ross couldn't finish the sentence looking from the girls to Chandler's door and then back to them.

"Now, don't go all Red Ross on us again…" Phoebe said, grabbing his arm and pulling him out the hospital. "They're both adults…"

"You okay?" Monica asked gently, he hadn't said anything since the others had left.

"Yep, I'm fine.." He forced a smile.

"Chandler, don't…" She shook her head.

"Don't what?"

"You don't have to be the joker around me…"

He was silent again, looking down at the blanket that covered him before he turned his glaze back to her.

"I was so scared…" He said, tears burning in his eyes. "I thought I was never going to see you again…"

"I'm right here…" She told him, moving her around him.

"I love you…" He whispered.

She looked at him, shocked for a second before a smile formed on her face. "I love you too…" She leaned in and kissed, pulling back when she felt a tear roll down his face.

"I'm sorry…" He said, quickly brushing it away.

"It's okay…" She said. "It's okay to cry, you know…"

He nodded, looking down at the bed again until she lifted his chin up with her finger, forcing him to look at her.

He stared into her eyes for a moment, he could feel his eyes start to well up and he tried to hold onto them but he couldn't.

She held onto him tightly, as he broke down, just sitting there with him in her arms, letting him cry.

TBC

Well! Now come on, did you really think I would kill him? Would I do a thing like that?! Anyway! Please please please please review!