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 16: The Verdict

An hour later the jury had returned. The judge looked at Blake Donavan "Please rise" He did as instructed "Have you reached a verdict" she asked the jury leader. "Yes we have your honor" she stated handing the slip of paper to the bailiff who handed it to the judge she read it and nodded to the juror. "We the people find the defendant Blake Donavan…..The courtroom was silent as she read "Not guilty" The courtroom soon erupted in noise Monica began to sob. "That's bullshit!" Chandler shouted "That son of a bitch raped and beat my wife and you people let him walk!" he yelled at the jury. "Chandler" Ross grabbed his brother in law "Calm down" he said "Calm down! I can't calm down Ross the asshole that raped my wife, your baby sister has been set free!" he snapped angrily

Blake Donavon had a smug look on his face as he stood up and started to leave he stopped in front of Monica. "That night was fun we'll do I again soon" he whispered with an evil grin. Monica began to tremble frightened by his words. Chandler pulled away from Ross when he saw Blake near his wife he stood in front of her and glared at Blake "Stay way from my wife you sick son of a bitch!" he snapped "You won't get away with what you did to her!" he claimed angrily "I already have" he whispered winking at Monica as he left.

Detective Schwimmer who'd quietly snuck in unnoticed to hear the verdict watched the scene in front of him. There was no doubt in his mind that Blake Donavon was guilty the jury had to blind and stupid. Somehow this guy would pay for what he did to that poor woman who was shaking with sobs in her husband's arms while being surrounded by her friends. He himself would make sure of it.

Chandler led Monica out of the courtroom with their friends behind him. "It'll be okay baby" he whispered as he helped her in to the porsha. "He…he's free Chandler wh...what if he does come after me ag...again" she cried. He brushed a tear from her cheek "That will never happen Mon…I won't let it" he promised. Monica was silent on the ride home she just stared out the window hoping Chandler's promise was one he could keep.

Later that night Monica laid awake while Chandler slept peacefully behind her. She couldn't sleep she tossed and turned hearing 'not guilty' and seeing Blake's face every time she closed her eyes. Pulling back the covers she quietly got up not wanting to wake Chandler and went out to the living room. It was dark except for the glow of the street lamps coming from the bay window. She started toward the kitchen to get a snack when she heard a noise she turned toward the front door her hand resting on her stomach. She froze when she saw the door knob jiggle she knew it couldn't be one of the guys it was nearly 3 am. Monica wanted to run in the bedroom and wake Chandler as the door slowly opened but she couldn't move.

Blake grinned when he saw her standing there "Hello Monica" he said in a low voice. "Wh…what do you want" she asked her voice shaky. "You" he simply said moving towards her, she tried to run but he grabbed her. "No…leave me alone" she cried "Sorry no can do" he started to push her back toward the couch. "Please" she cried "You…you won't get away with it" she cried "I did the first time" he ran his hand down her body. She opened her mouth to scream but he covered it with his hand. "We wouldn't want to wake up Chandler now would we" he whispered in her ear as she pushed her down on the couch and getting on top of her.

Detective Schwimmer had been sitting in his car outside the Bings apartment watching over them since court. He got concerned when he saw a dark figure creep into the building he decided to check it out. He climbed out of his car and crossed the street to the building making his way up to apartment 20.

Chandler yawned and reached out for Monica like he did every night he got up when he found her side of the bed empty. Soft whimpering was coming from the living room. Chandler opened the bedroom door and turned on the light. Blake had Monica pinned down on the couch one hand covered her mouth while he touched her and tried to remove her t-shirt. She looked at her husband her eyes filled with fear again. "Get off my wife you son of a bitch!" Chandler yelled grabbing his arm trying to pull him off of Monica. Blake shoved Chandler away causing him to fall over the coffee table knocking him out. "Chandler!" Monica squirmed trying to get away. Blake laughed "Now where were we" he began to touch again trying to remove her shirt. Monica was terrified for herself and her baby

Detective Schwimmer was on his way up to apartment 20 but he had to stop and break up a fight on the first floor he started taking two steps at once hoping to make it on time. Chandler moaned starting to slowly come to but would it be soon enough.

Chapter 17: Heroes…Coming Soon

Author's Note: Hello Children! Okay I know you'll hate me for the verdict but I had an idea and had to run with it! I hope you all like it! There are probably about two more chapters left. Joey comes back next Tuesday and season one is out on DVD May 30th! YAY!