Note: I don't know if Ross brought Carol to that first Thanksginving when Monica was skinny, but I thought I would go a little AU and find Chandler a girl too..you know who that would be.
Home is Where My Heart Is
Ross and Carol had been dating for a month. Chandler was getting the keys to his car as the three of them went out the door. He was not looking forward to this. First of all he was an outsider, secondly he felt like a third wheel to the couple, and thirdly he had very bad Thanksgiving memories.
"Ready to go?" Ross asked.
"Oh yeah the good times just keep comin." Chandler sarcastically said as he puffed on a cigarette. Ross had his arm around Carol, she was very nervous about meeting the folks.
"Hon, don't worry, my parents are going to love you as much as I do."said Ross confidently.
About an hour and a half later. Chandler's car pulled up to the Geller house. Judy was stationed by the window looking out. She was very curious to see this new girl her son was bringing to Thanksgiving dinner. The door opened and Carol stepped out of the car. She waited for Ross to get out and the two of them walked in together as Chandler followed.
"Happy Thanksgiving" Judy yelled as she ran out the door anxious to greet her son. She threw her arms around Ross and then went over to Carol. She eyed her up and down carefully. "Mom this is Carol, Carol this is my mother, Judy Geller."Ross said. Judy put her hand out slowly and then hugged Carol. "I am so glad to finally meet you." she exclaimed.Carol smiled this is the kind of reception she wanted.
Chandler looked over at the door. Two blue eyes were looking over at him, then a raven haired beauty in a burgundy dress stepped out as she shivered from the cold. She was gorgeous. Chandler walked over and introduced himself. "And who might you be?" he asked slyly. She put her hands on her hips and sarcastically said, "I'm Monica." Chandler started coughing "Mmmmonica as in Ross' sister Monica.?"
"Yeah you remember, his fat sister.." and you must be Chandler." she said as she walked back in the house.
"Did I do that right?" she said as slammed the door and turned to her best friend Rachel. "Yep sure did." giggled Rachel. "Speaking of torturing someone, look whos coming?" Your turn Rach." she giggled.
Rachel fluffed her hair and pulled down her skirt. "Oh Ross.." she started to coo until she realized her flirting was useless. He had finally given up the chase and there was someone else.
Monica started to closely look at Chandler as he sat down. Maybe he wasn't as bad as he seemed. She just couldn't forget how mean he was to her last Thanksgiving. He was definitely looking at her and he wasn't that bad to look at it. He was actually good looking with that sandy hair and those blue eyes. She looked over and batted her eyelashes at him. Chandler smiled at her.
Meanwhile Rachel didn't feel like she belonged at all. She just looked over at the happy couple. Why was this upsetting her? She never liked him that way. But for some reason , she was seeing things clearly now. Maybe he wasn't so bad, he was kind of cute , in a dorky sort of way. But she would never have her chance because he was in love with someone else.
When Judy called everyone into dinner, Chandler slowly took Monica's hand. He led her into the dining room. Ross had his arm around Carol. Judy looked over at Jack and said, "Well I guess they both have someone now. " she laid her head on Jack's shoulder and smiled.