Is That All There Is….

Entry for Friends Board Contest…….these characters are the creations of Bright Kaufmann and Crane Productions, Warner Brothers, and NBC

The silver Porsche and the moving van had pulled away and the Bings had now officially moved. Four people still remained on the orange couch in the middle of the familiar coffee shop. There was one difference, they had tears in their eyes.

Joey tried to be like a man, after all men don't cry in public. It was very hard though. His best friend, his buddy was no longer three feet away. Phoebe was never used to people leaving, even though there had been so many that had left her life, a father, a grandmother, and a mother who committed suicide. She tried to think that she could be tough too, after all she was a child of the streets. But one more goodbye, just wouldn't do it.

On the chair in the corner, he usually sat alone, but not today. It was as if they had gone back in time seven years. She perched herself on his lap, the long break was over. Gunther was half smiling and half crying , his Rachel had come back, but alas not for him. She had gotten off the plane, and the reason was there with her and smiling. It was a new beginning for the couple.

"I can't believe they're gone." said Rachel. "I can't believe that they have actually left New York." Her blue eyes were filled with tears and she lowered her head to the shoulder of her boyfriends.

"I know what you mean Rache, I mean they have a house and kids now. I never pictured Chandler settling down like this." Ross said. A million thoughts were now going through his own head . So much had happened in twenty four hours and these same plans were now formulating in his own head. He couldn't be too hasty. He could have hopped on a jet and flew to Vegas and married her today. But been there and done that. He would do it the right way this time.

"Why did they have to go? Why do things have to change. I mean it's great you guys got back together and Phoebe;s married, but why do they have to change?" moaned Joey. Phoebe came over and gave Joey a much needed hug.

"Well I think we have a little girl to get." said Ross. "Might as well go to your mother's and get Emma." he started to get up realizing that Rachel was still on his lap. "Uhm sweetie, you need to get up too." She hopped down yet she was still holding his hand.

"Yeah since I'm staying, we should go get Emma." Rachel said. "Except now I don't have a job or a place to live." she said softly.

"Rachel you can come back here if you like." volunteered Gunther. "I know you haven't worked here in years. But I would be glad to have you back." he smiled shyly. Rachel went over and gave Gunther a hug. "Thanks hon, but I was miserable, I need a job in fashion. That would make me happy."

"Rachel, you can come back and live with me. I'd love that." smiled Joey. "You , me and Emma , that would be so great." he was seeing that some things didn't have to change.

"But I thought maybe since we are back together. You and Emma could come live in my apartment. I am not pushing you or anything but, the offer stands. " Ross said shyly. "Besides Emma should get used to the idea of having two parents now."

Rachel was in a quandary. Was it too much too fast? She knew where she wanted to live but would it be a guest room or his bed? If only she could erase seven years, if only there never would have been a Chloe or an Emily or a Joey? She had gotten off the plane to go back. But was she really willing to make this biggest gamble of her life.?

Monica held the map in her lap as Chandler drove. She was permanently perched looking back at her children. Her babies. Monica Geller Bing was now a mother. She couldn't take her eyes of these little angels. This had to have been how her own mother felt when she first set eyes on her two children. For years there was an unspoken rivalry between her and her older brother. One had to be the best, while they other could never do enough. As adults , the rivalry ended. Their bond as friends was forever cemented by the fact that she married his best friend and he was in love with hers. Their children would play together and someday be told the wonderful stories of their lives.

"I'm gonna miss them." said Chandler as he drove intently down the freeway.

"I am too, Rachel is my best friend and I admit I will even miss Joey coming in and stealing our food." Monica said tearfully. "It had to happen though. Life does go on."

The radio announcer started to the play the next song. "Here is a real oldie from 1994 it's the Rembrandt's and "Ill Be There For You."

So no one told you life was going to be this way.

Your job's a joke , you're broke , your love life's DOA

It's like youre always stuck in second gear

When it hasn't been your day , your month , your week or even your year

But I'll be there for you , when the rain starts to fall

I'll be there for you like I 've been there before

I'll be there for you cause you're there for me too.

Monica and Chandler sang the old song as they were driving down the road and saw the sign proclaiming Westchester. Ending the song , there was some activity in the back seat. There was a new song echoing through the car, the sound of newborns crying .

"They're hungry again. Mommy's coming . " Monica said to soothe Jack and Erica. "We're almost there , kids." Pulling into the driveway , they looked at their house.

"There it is." Chandler proclaimed. He stopped the car and immediately got out the stroller. With each of them taking a baby , they lifted them into it and rolled it toward the front door.

"After you," he said as Monica excitedly opened the door. She walked inside and looked around . The house now had boxes and the familiar furnishings of Bedford and Grove apt 20. Monica 's face sank when she saw the smiling face of a white porcelain dog. Oh well , it was his buddies gift. It actually brought a tear to her eye, that stupid dog.

As Monica held her son Jack, she held him to her bosom. She wished that she could share that with him , but she took the bottle and eased it into his tiny mouth. His arms moved as she tilted the bottle to his tiny mouth. He sucked on it like his little life depended on it. Chandler stood right by her as he held his little precious girl , Erica. Holding the babies, they walked into the new dining room . There was a bouquet of flowers on the table with a card.

"Here 's to your new life." love your friends …. Joey, Phoebe, Ross , Rachel and Emma……

Monica smiled and looked at Chandler as he held the babies. They were going to be just fine.

Next chapter Rachel Green must decide does she move ahead.