So far…

Joey called the gang together to tell them some big news but he never showed up, Chandler went to his apartment to find him however he discovered a fire in the apartment. Chandler and Joey were trapped in the burning apartment, Chandler's quick thinking got Joey out but before Chandler could follow he was overcome with smoke and collapsed in the bathroom, hitting his head in the process.

Monica called 911 and then the rest of the gang (including Mike) rushed up to the apartment where they discovered the only way out blocked by flames. As they started backing away Joey came running out of the apartment, Chandler never followed. The fire department arrived, found and got Chandler out, however he's badly hurt and the medics are fighting to save his life.

Chandler is rushed to the hospital, the gang follow. Once at the hospital Ross goes to find out how Chandler is while Rachel goes to Monica and Phoebe and Mike go to see Joey. The doctor tells Ross he has good and bad news. The doctor explained to Ross that Chandler was in a coma and it is possible that he may never wake up. Ross breaks the news to the gang and Monica is obviously distraught and blames Joey. Monica now sits by her husband praying that he'll wake up.

Monica stays by Chandler's bedside and eventually falls asleep, Chandler visits her in her dream and tells her to forgive Joey. During the same evening Chandler also visits Joey in a dream and tells him that it's not his fault. The next day Joey and Monica both decide to talk to each other.

Monica and Joey weren't the only ones to have dreams about Chandler; Ross, Rachel and Phoebe also had dreams, in the last chapter they described them to each other.

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The beeps of the machines around Chandler drowned out the silence, after Joey sat down next to Monica they just stayed like that for a while. Not speaking, just silently watching Chandler. Finally Joey broke the silence.

"Mon, I'm so so so so sorry, I didn't mean for any of this to happen. I love Chandler like a brother and it's killing me seeing him hurt, even more knowing that you are in pain."

Monica didn't say anything for a few seconds.

"No Joey, I owe you an apology, I shouldn't have blamed you, I was just, well still am, really angry and scared and worried." She signed, "I just want him back Joey. I can't live without him."

Monica started to cry, Joey got out of his chair and knelt next to her and embraced her in a hug.

"It'll be okay Mon, and you don't need to apologise, it's neither of our faults. It…" Joey paused trying to find suitable words. "…just happened. I know it isn't fair, in fact it's down right unfair . You guys have so much to live for, for each other, for Jack and Erica." He paused again then said quietly. "It should be me lying there and I would give my life to save Chandler."

"No Joey, neither of you should be lying there."

They stayed like for what seemed like forever, just taking comfort in each other's sorrow.

After a while Joey stood up, "I'm just gonna pop outside for a minute."

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Chandler was confused. He was in a very bright room, it was all white, it hurt his eyes it was so bright. The room was empty; there was one door and a window.

The view from the window kept changing, at first he could only watch, be an observer, he was watching his friends, his Monica, his babies. Watching them all grieve for him, worry about him and it broke his heart. But the longer he was in the room he had been able to project himself from the window into the action.

He had visited Monica, had one more night with her.

He had been able to visit all his friends and spend some time, what could be the last time, talking to them, having fun with them.

He wanted to escape from this room but the door was the only exit, which was locked. The window was like portal to the living world, but after a while it tired him and he had no choice but to return back to the room.

After visiting Monica he had noticed what he can only describe as a spotlight shining from the ceiling. He jumped up and was able to touch it.

Chandler had never experienced pure peace and harmony before that moment.

He wanted to fight and live, but the longer he stayed in the room the bigger the spotlight got and more appealing it became. It was like he was meant to jump up and somehow be lifted through the spotlight. It felt wholesome and peaceful but at the same time his gut told him that if he did then that was the end. He would die and never see Monica again, and that thought tainted the purity of that spotlight.

For that reason he kept trying to break down that god forsaken door! He knew in his heart that his future, his beautiful wife and children were behind that door.

The door that wouldn't break down no matter how many times Chandler threw himself against.

The door that wouldn't open no matter how many times he tried to pick the lock.

The door that wouldn't budge after Chandler yelled and screamed at it in frustration.

There must be a way but Chandler didn't know how. So he did the next best thing, he sat on the window sill and watched the view; he watched his family and friends suffer and it nearly broke him. They were going through so much pain that for a second Chandler wandered towards the light in the ceiling just to stop their pain.

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Monica was sitting on her own, crying, when Joey came back in. He saw her red raw eyes and went over to her, embracing her.

Monica and Joey were both crying, still hugging, and comforting each other when an alarm went off. They both turned towards Chandler. Before they could react a doctor and nurse rushed in, the doctor went immediately to Chandler while the nurse urged them out of the room.

"What's happening?" Monica said frantically.

"He has arrested." The nurse said very matter of fact.

"NO!" Monica protested, "no, please save him." She begged.

Monica and Joey were forced outside where the others were waiting.

"What's happening?" Ross demanded to know.

"He's arrested." Joey said quietly, Monica too distraught to talk.

Ross was so shocked that he had to sit down.

His worse fears had come true.

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Author Note: Ok sorry if this chapter sucks but im pretty drunk right, pretty messed up day - has to be, I rarely drink!