This story takes place in the beginning of season 9. Chandler and Monica have been married for little over a year. Chandler is working in Tulsa and they've just started trying to have a baby. Rachel is still living with Joey but she is dating Ross. Emma is a few months old. Joey and Phoebe are single.

Disclaimer: All Friends characters belong to Bright, Kauffman and Crane.

Title: You Are Not Alone

Summery: Monica's life is changed in a matter of minutes.

Rated PG-13 for violence and mild cursing

Chapter 7: One Step At A Time

The next day Monica was sitting on the bright yellow sofa in Joey and Rachel's apartment. Rachel sat with her listening as Monica told her the events of the night before. "I want my life back Rach I'm tired of being afraid" Monica stated. "I know hun, maybe you just need a little more time" Rachel said softly. "Its Chandler, Rach I've known him since I was in high school, my bestfriend, the guy I couldn't keep my hands off of the first six months of our relationship, the guy who made me feel alive with just a look or the slightest touch"

"I know" Rachel replied. "If you want your life back get it back, go to the police make the bastrad pay an..and talk to someone" she said softly "I..I am" Monica whispered "Really?" she asked a little surprised. "Yeah" she nodded slightly "I..I'm tired of being scared of everything and everyone I..I want my life back" tears stung her eyes. "It'll be okay Mon" Rachel hugged her "You'll get your life back you just need to take it one step at a time" I know" she whispered.

The next day Monica sat in a small waiting room besideChandlerwaitingto see the counsler. A woman walked into the room "Monica Bing" she asked "Th..that's me" Monica stuttered nervously "Alright if you follow me we can begin your session" Chandler gave Monica's hand a gentle squeeze as they stood up "I'll be okay baby" he whispered as they followed the woman to a small room with a sofa and a few chairs. They sat on the sofa whle she sat on one of the chairs. "Mrs. Bing I'm Courteney" she introduced herself "Ca..call me Monica an..and this is my husband Chandler" she whispered

Courteney smiled "Great" she said "The first thing I tell sexual assult victims is to find a good support system and it looks like you have that." Monica just nodded a little. "I know this must be frightening for you I just want to start by asking how long ago did your attack accure" she asked "Fo..four days ago" Monica replied "Why did you wait so long to seak help" Courteney questioned "I..I just wanted to forget about it bu..but I can't everything an..and everyone scares me I..I'm tired of being scared I..I want my life back" she said softly "The first step is to talk about what happened so that you can move on"

Monica didn't want to relive that night but she knew she'd have to if she ever wanted to get her life back. "I..I had just left Javu" she whispered "It..it was a nice night so I..I decided to walk home Ch..Chandler doesn't like me walking home alone bu..but I did anyway" she whispered "I...I was taking a shortcut through Central Park wh..when this guy he...he grabbed me he..he said we were gonna have some fun" Tears filled her eyes "He...he dragged me into an alley he..he hit me when I fought back an..and threatened to..to kill me if I..if I screamed" she said "He...he tore m..my clothes an..and threw me o..on the ground" she began to tremble "He got on top of me an...and for...forced himself in...inside me" she whispered "He..he wouldn't stop" she "He...he wouldn't stop"she began to cry. "He...he wouldn't stop" she repeated

Chandler pulled her close to him tears in his own eyes "Shh its okay baby, its okay" he whispered soothingly rocking her gently. Courteney watched Monica clinging to her husband her small body shaking with sobs. "You took a huge step today Monica we'll leave it here until our next session" she said "There's a fewthings you can do at home to help you" she added "If you start feeling scared or uncomfortable talk to your husband if there's something you're afraid to or don't want to tell him get a journal write your feelings down, releasing your feelings in some way will help your recovery"

Monica nodded "Al..alright" she sniffed softly "Th...thank you" she added "There's no need to thank me" Courteney replied "I'll see you next week if you need me before then don't hesitate to call" she added "Okay th..thanks" Monica whispered. Chandler stood up and helped Monica to her feet. "I'm so proud of you Mon" he whispered as they headed home "Fo...for what I..I didn't do anything" she said "Yes you did you talked to a counsler I know how hard it was for you" She nodded "Yeah it was bu..but I actually feel a little better li..like I can really get my life back" He smiled "That's goodbe cause you will get your life back I know you will" he kissed her cheek "Me too" she whispered "Me too" she repearted with a small smile.

Chapter 8: Complicatons...Something happens that may set back Monica's recovery...Coming Soon!

Author's Note: Hello Children here's the next chapter. Its kinda boring I know lol but the next chapter should be better there will be more drama coming up! Please read and review! Thanx!