This fic takes place after the series finale. Monica and Chandler live in Westchester with now 7 month old Jack and Erica. Monica is 4 months pregnant. (Yeah., yeah she's always preggers but that's the way I like it lol) Ross and Rachel are engaged Emma is 2. Mike and Phoebe are still married. Joey is living in LA staring on Deep Powder.

Disclaimer: All Friends and Joey characters belong to Bright, Kauffman, and Crane. I wish I owned Chandler! I do have Matthew he was an early Christmas present I just couldn't wait to unwrap him LOL)

Title: When Tragedy Strikes

Rated: PG-13

Summery: A fire could change the friends lives especially Monica's.

Chapter 8: Waking Up To You

Dr. Pratt walked into Chandler's room. He smiled when he saw his wife sleeping with her head on his chest. "Are you ready to get that tube out Mr. Bing" Chandler nodded "Okay I want you too take a breath as I pull the tube out" He nodded. Once the tube was out he coughed a little. "How's your chest" the doctor. "Hurts" he answered hoarsely. "That's to be expected you took in quite a bit of smoke" He checked all of Chandler's vitals 'Well everything looks good I'll be by to check on you before the end of my shift" he said "When can I go home" he asked "I'd like to keep you here a few days for observation" he just nodded as the doctor left.

Chandler turned his attention to his sleeping wife. "I love you" he whispered brushing his fingers gently through her hair. Monica stirred a little opening her eyes. "Chandler" she whispered when she saw his beautiful blue eyes looking back at him. "Hey beautiful" he whispered back. She sat up and threw her arms around him "Oh Chandler I…I was so scared" He wrapped his arms around her too. It felt so good to hold her "I was too" he admitted softly. She pulled away and looked at him "I love you" she said her eyes filling with tears. "I love you too" he reached up and gently brushed away her tears as he leaned in kissing her softly.

Once the kiss ended he just sat there staring at her with tears in his eyes. "Chandler, honey what's wrong" she asked "I...I though I'd never get to see you again, to hold you again, or tell you I love you again" he said "You, the kids and the guys were all I could think about" he whispered "When I woke up and saw you I..I was afraid it was all a dream that if I tried to touch you you'd disappear" She gently took his hand and set it on her chest "I'm still here" she whispered "I'll always be here" He was about to respond when he started coughing and holding his chest. "You okay sweetie" she asked, "Yeah the doctor said I took in a lot of smoke so this is normal" she nodded "When can you go home" she asked "Dr. Pratt said probably in a few days"

Chandler saw Monica yawn, "You still sleepy baby" he whispered. She nodded a little. "You should go home you both need plenty of rest" he set his hand on her stomach. "I'll be fine Chandler" He sighed, "Mommy's so stubborn" he teased rubbing her stomach. "No mommy just doesn't want to leave daddy" He shook his head "Mon I promise I'm not going anywhere besides Jack and Erica need you" he said "They're fine Pheebs and Rach are bringing them by later " He looked at her "Mon" She sighed "Fine I give up" she groaned "I'll be back soon" she leaned down kissing him "You should get some rest too" she said "I will I mean there's not much else to do around here" he joked. "Joking already huh" she teased "Love you" she said as she headed out "Love you too" he called watching her leave.

Monica returned and hour later bringing Phoebe, Rachel, and the twins with her. She smiled when she saw Joey and Ross had stayed like they promised. "Hey guys" she grinned "Mon" Ross whispered. 'What is it, what's wrong" she asked "Its Chandler" he said softly. "Oh God" she whispered tears filling her eyes. "Wh..what happened i...is heokay" sheasked "Mon he.".

Chapter 9: Complications…Chandler has complications will he be okay? Coming Soon!

Authors Note: Hello Children here's the next chapter. I don't know how good it is I had writers block that's why it took so long lol. Again don't worry Chandler isn't dead or dying just a little more drama before the happy ending!