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 12: Getting Answers

Monica sighed as she rolled over to look at the clock. It was only 6 am but she couldn't sleep she was getting the paternity test on the baby done today and she was both nervous and scared. She didn't want to wake Chandler so she quietly slid out of bed and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. Once in the bathroom she turned on the shower and began to undress. She turned toward the mirror she was beginning to show. Tears pooled in her eyes as she placed her hand on her small stomach. She didn't kow what she'd do if it wasn't Chandler's baby.

Chandler woke up to find Monica's side of the bed empty. He got out of bed to look for her when he heard the water running in the bathroom he opened the door startling her "I..I'm sorry sweetie I didn't know that you were, well that you were undressed" he apolgized when he saw her in just her panties and bra."It..its okay" she said softly "What's wrong" he asked concerned by the tears in her eyes. "Nothing's wrong" she answered "Okay" he said knowing that wasn't true but let it go for now. "I'll let you take your shower now" he gave her a small smile as he left.

Monica frowned there'd been a time when she would have asked him to join her but she was to scared to ask him. She'd been a little afraid when he was in here and all she was wearing were her panties and bra. It had been the most undressed he'd seen her in nearly four months. Things between them had gotten a little better she was okay with kissing and some touching but if Chandler tried to touch her in certain ways or undress her in any way she would push him away and start crying. He'd always aplogize and tell her it was okay. Sometimes she felt like she didn't deserve him. She sighed and got in the shower.

Later that afternoon Monica sat on the exam table wearing a paper gown with Chandler beside her waiting on the doctor. Dr. Lewis walked in "Hello Monica, Chandler I'm sorry I'm late one of my patients was brought ino the ER" she explained "That's okay" Monica replied softly "Alright I'll explain the procedure to you before we began" Monica just nodded. "Since you're 15 weeks into your pregnancy I'll be doing what's called an Amniocentesis I'll use an ultrasound to find a safe location for the needle to enter the amniotic sac so the fluid may be safely removed. A sample of amniotic fluid is collected through the needle and that's what will be used to run the paternity test"

Dr. Lews brought the ultrasound machine over and started looking foe a safe locaton to insert the needle. Chandler watched the screen his eyes lighting up when he saw the baby. "Wow it..its so amazing" he murmered. Monica still refused to look. "Alright I found a safe area you may feel a slight pinch" the doctor insterted the needle "Oww" Monica whimpered squeezing Chandler's hand. "It's okay baby" he whispered "It's almost over" he kissed the top of her head. "All done" Dr. Lewis announced "Your stomach will be sore for day or two" shes and "Now Chandler we'll swab your cheek and get this down to the lab" He nodded opening his mouth so she could collect his DNA.

"No fair" Monica whined. Chandler laughed a little "I'm sorry honey" he kissed her cheek. "So uh when, umm when do we get the results" Monica asked "We should have the results in 3 to 10 days" she answered. "I'll take this down to the lab myself I'll call you as soon as we get the results" Monica nodded "O..okay thank you" she whispered.When they got home their friends were there wanting to know if Chandler was the father. Monica told them they wouldn't know for 3 to 10 days.

Monica was alone when the phone rang she pickedit up on the second ring "Hello" she answered "Oh hello Dr. Lewis" she nodded "They are uh okay" she felt nervous. "Uh yeah I guess so" she listened "Wh..what does that mean" she asked "O..okay thank you" she tears pricked her eyes. She sat down on the sofa withher hand on her stomach.

Chandler came in a few minutes later "Hi honey" he smiled but then frowned when he saw her crying "Mon, sweetie, what is it? What's wrong" he asked concerend. She looked up a him "Dr. Lewis called sh..she gave me th the results of the pat..paternity test" she sniffed "And" he asked gently having a bad feeling "Sh...she said theres an..an 85 percent chance you..you're the father" she answered "Well that's a good thing isn't it" he questioned

"I..I guess but that means there's a 15 precent chance it..it's my attacker" she cried softly "Oh honey 15 precent is nothing" he sat down pulling her into his arms "I mean 85 precent is alot more than 15 precent" he said"Yeah but" she started he stopped her "No buts" He smiled "You're having my baby Mon okay" She smiled a little "Okay" she whispered. She hoped he was right that 15 precent meant nothing that this baby would be born looking like Chandlerand not the man that took so much from her in a matter of minutes.

Chapter 13: Taking A Big Step...Monica takes a big step...coming Soon!

Author's Note: Hello Children! Here's the next chapter. It may not be too good but I hope you all like it! I did research online on paternity testing 85 precent is a good chance the person is the father. I just thought I'd add a little more drama. LOL. Read, review and enjoy!