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Eight Years Later. Christmas.

"Chandler get down here and help me get Jack and Erica ready for Christmas dinner!" Monica bellowed at her husband from the living room of their three story house.

"Alright, I'm just wrapping the rest of the presents sweetie!" Chandler retorted, chuckling to himself about the fact that Monica was 'all a flutter' over everyone coming to the first Christmas in their new house.

The gang had been to the house many times since they moved in five months ago, but this was a special occasion. This was Monica's time to shine as a wonderful hostess.


Chandler Bing ended up getting his masters in business/economics in six years at New York University and becoming a very respected and successful CEO of a massive corporation.

Monica also received her masters in Culinary Arts in six years and became, by many critics' standards and praises, "the best and most consistent new chef in years." In a year since she graduated from New York University, she had worked her way up so much that the only thing left to do was obtain her own restaurant. Which she did and named it "Homecooking," respectively.

Monica and Chandler's love for each other grew with each passing day. They traveled the world from France to Greece and thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.

While still in college they had Erica. It was a great shock to the both of them, but they loved her more than anything. A year later when they had been married for a few months and Erica was 5 months old, they had another child, Jack.

Erica is now 2 years old and Jack is nine months old.


Chandler came trudging down the staircase, presents in tow.

"Thanks honey, you're the best." Monica helped Chandler with the presents and kissed him gingerly on the cheek.

This was going to be an exciting day indeed.

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"Here we are. That'll be 20 bucks." The stuffy came driver spit out the words listlessly.

"Here you go. Thanks." Joey gave him a twenty dollar bill and exited the cab. He looked inside the white house before him and noticed Monica and Chandler in the kitchen. Chandler and the children were drawing pictures while Monica was putting the finishing touches on the turkey.

It was snowing lightly outside, which made the air fresh and cool. It was a beautiful night.


Joey had gone to Miami University for one year but decided to transfer because he missed the gang in New York. At New York University Joey studied writing and got his bachelors in literature. He has written many novels that have fared pretty well with the readers and critics. However, his career success to date came when he wrote a biography about his father called, 'In My Father's Shadow.' It was a Noble Prize nominee and a critical success. It was on New York's bestsellers list for a very long time. He was the one that probably matured the most over the past eight years.

He is currently engaged to a girl named Kristin. They are very much in love.


Joey turned his gaze from the kitchen to the now opened front door.

"You coming in Joe. It's cold out here." Joey walked briskly up to his friend and they embraced in warm hug.

"You know it's not that cold out here you whiney." Joey said as he entered the massive house.

"Hey Joey." Monica came over and hugged him, showing him a piece of turkey in her hand. "Hungry?"

"You know me too well." He took the piece of turkey greedily, while Chandler and Monica chuckled in delight.

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Phoebe and Mike worked there way to the Bing house at the end of the block. Upon reaching the residence they parked on the curb next to the house.

"Mike can you get the presents." She said rocking little Darren in her arms.

Click. He unlatched the tailgate and emptied out the presents and miscellaneous Christmas objects.


After high school Phoebe decided to take a year off to travel. She wanted to explore a world she knew nothing about. However, she started learning so many new things and loved to travel so much that she decided not to go to college.

Again switching her mind about college, another year later she went to school. She became so infatuated and intrigued with other cultures and values of life that she decided to study Anthropology at New York University. She ended up getting her masters in Cultural Anthropology, which allowed her to be constantly traveling the globe. She has discovered many ancient artifacts. She is a very well known Archaeologist.

She is currently married to Mike and has one child, Darren, who is 2 months old.


Knock, knock.

"Hello," Monica greeted Mike and Phoebe at the door, motioning them to come inside. They all exchanged hugs and kisses and gathered around the living room.

The living room was filled with stockings for every person attending Christmas this night, a huge Christmas tree, and plenty of other cheery, Christmas stuff.

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Ross and Rachel were the last of the group to show up. They came around the corner and Ross parked right in front of the house.

He turned off the engine and looked back at the children, who were sleeping peacefully. "They're out," he said, smiling.

"It is an hour and a half drive," Rachel said smiling back.

"Who would have ever thought we'd be here? Married with two wonderful children." Ross looked at his wife of four years proudly and kissed her gently.

"I am not surprised. You're the only guy for me."

"And you're the only gal." They touched their heads together and Ross kissed Rachel's petite nose. She loved it when he did that.


From the time Ross and Rachel got together in Florida, they have been inseparable. The love they have for each other has no limits. Everyday it grows larger and larger.

They were truly a match made in heaven.

Rachel and Ross went to New York University. There Rachel studied Art and Fashion Design. Her mother and father helped with the financial stuff. For here efforts she received two bachelors, one in Art and one in Fashion Design. She also received her masters in Business(Entrepreneurship)/Art.

She is a very well known Fashion Designer with her own business. Her newest winter line just came out and everything was sold immediately. She found her talent in her creativeness, determination, and unique instinct for fashion design. Which is why nobody can get enough of her fashions. She was so successful that they put her on the front page of "Glamour" magazine. She has become worldwide.

She is currently studying French.

Ross was so passionate about forensics and detective work that he studied criminal psychology. He got his bachelors in criminal psychology and geography. He then went on to get his masters in Forensic Anthropology. And then went even further and received his PhD in Biochemistry. (I really don't know how logical this is, but go with it.) Ross went to the Academy of Forensics and has since been working as a Forensics Expert in New York solving homicide crimes. He feels proud to be doing the people justice for the torturous crimes people do.

He is also studying French.

After Rachel had Emma, Chip was obligated to pay child support. Chip has only seen Emma once, which was at the delivery room. After that he didn't care about Rachel or the baby and he has never been seen again.

The last they heard he dropped out of college and was working at a run down gas station in the desert.

Emma never got to know her father and only knew that he was a drunk. Ross and Emma had such a clear, beautiful bond that he adopted her a year after she was born.

One year ago Rachel and Ross had another baby, Daniel, who is, well 1. Emma is 7.


"Daddy, are we here?" Emma woke from her slumber, rubbing her eyes.

"Yes, sweetie we're here." Ross answered, smiling at his daughter.

"Well what are we doing sitting in here, lets go!" Emma said excitedly, bounding out of the car happily.

Ross looked at Rachel sweetly once more, kissed her tenderly and exited the vehicle.

Emma was already on the other side of the car, trying to unlock Daniel out of his cradle. After struggling a little with the buckle, she finally lifted Daniel out of his seat.

Rachel looked on in amazement and charm. She smiled widely at the scene of her daughter helping her son out of his seatbelt. It was a small thing, but it was worth a thousand smiles.

"Thanks Emma," she said taking Daniel in her arms. Ross came by the scene and motioned for the group to scurry on inside.

"Hey munchkins," Monica hustled outside and picked up Emma in her arms. "And how are you sweet girl?"

"Good," she smiled, her cheeks a light pink.

Once inside Monica turned around to Rachel and kissed her on the cheek. "It's great to see you."

She then proceeded to gently grab Ross on the back of the neck and kiss him on the cheek. "You too bro."

"How was the drive?"

"Uneventful," Ross said plainly.

"Hey there." Chandler came in the living room, followed by Phoebe, and Joey. Who had two pieces of turkey in his mouth.

"Hey buddy." Ross and Chandler embraced in a strong hug. Phoebe and Joey also gave their hugs and kisses.

"Joey I told you not to get into the turkey," Monica said, scalding him.

"Sorry Mon, he was hungry and I thought it'd be okay," Chandler said innocently.

Monica just rolled her eyes and dismissed the comment.

"Well come on in and get yourselves situated. Lets have Christmas." Everyone gathered into the kitchen for a massive, delicious feast.

Awhile later the gang shifted over to the living room to chat, drink coffee, and listen to music.

We become more and more distant from the house. The sun has gone into the horizon and the snow is falling slightly faster. The wind is blowing heavenly and the twinkle of Christmas is everywhere.

The children are with each other's parents, while they are talking about everything from how good the coffee is to when Santa is coming, and everything in between.

The holiday spirit is abundant and the night is gleaming with pride. There's a very warm feeling in the house.

Lastly we see a little girl from inside the house look out to the night sky.

She is smiling. Life has dealt some tough punches.

But love has kept them together. And it always will.

The End.

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