Hi, here is chapter 13. The next one will be "Philip", but at the right place. Sorry again, because of the mistake. Read and review.
Disclaimer; I don't own the Friends, but I do own a lot, a lot of the characters in this story.
We've Had Our Story…
- But What Happened Then?
Chapter 13.
New Years
"So everyone, you should raise your glasses," Monica smiled, "For the little new member of our family, Sarah Bing."
They all clinked their glasses and smiled at Emma and Jack, who were sitting at the end of the table.
"And also," Monica begun again, "Thank you all for being here this night. It means a lot to Chandler and I that we can all be together, you know that?"
"And thank you for having us, Mon." Alex said, "Really."
"When are we having presents?" Samantha asked.
"Later honey." Shelly said, "Santa hasn't been here yet, now has he?"
Samantha's lip curled into a little smile, "No." she pouted, "But I'm gonna be too tired to meet him."
"That's why he leaves your presents by the end of your bed, and then, when you wake up tomorrow, you can open them all."
"But I wanna meet him!"
"Well, Santa wont let anyone meet him." Ben chipped in.
"Why not?"
"Because that's Santa."
"Why?"
"Okay then," Ben said, turning to look at his sister, "Your child is in the ´why-age´."
Emma laughed and turned away from him.
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"Can you meet me in the bathroom in two minutes?" JJ whispered.
"Why?" Gracie whispered back.
"Just excuse yourself."
"Okay."
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"What do you want?" Gracie asked, "I was eating if that gives a hint to the fact that I didn't want to be here."
"Aw shut up, Grace." JJ said, kissing her, "I was wondering; when are we gonna tell them about us? It's been four months now."
"I don't know." Gracie honestly said, "But I was thinking… Maybe New Years?"
"Why New Years?"
"Because knowing aunt Monica, we'll all have tell what we've been happy about happening in the last year, and I'll have to say you."
"Really?" JJ exclaimed.
"Yes, Joey," Gracie smiled, "I love you."
"I love you too."
"Hmm, I know."
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A week later.
"Do you have everything ready?" Ben asked.
"Yup," Matthew smiled, "Everything, I'm just waiting for the perfect moment. It'll be later, I know it."
"Good," Ben said, "You'll make her so happy."
"Yeah, I know." Matthew said, "She will say yes, right?"
"Of course, are you an idiot?"
"Yeah, didn't you know?" Matthew joked.
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"So now," Monica smiled, "The last hour before the ball is dropping, I want us all to sit down and tell what we've been happy about this year."
They all nodded, and gathered in the living room.
"Who will start?" Monica asked, "Me?"
They nodded.
Monica thought for awhile; "I'm happy that my son have gotten me one more child, and that Chandler and I are still going strong."
"I'm happy about that too." Chandler said, "And also that I got to figure out what ´lol´ meant, thank you for that Sandra."
Sandra laughed, "You're welcome, Chan. Then I guess I'm happy that I've finally figured out what I want to do with my life."
"What do you want to do?" Alex asked.
"When I've had my baby, I'm gonna study acting."
"Really?" Joey exclaimed.
"Yes." Sandra said, "When I think about becoming an actress, everything just falls to place inside me. I think it's the right way."
"And you do have talent." Sophie smiled.
"Thank you." Sandra said, "What about you, Mikey? What are you happy about?"
"I'm happy that I have this amazing family to spend this night with." Mike said.
He was always like that, but the others couldn't keep their ´Oh´s, ´Ah´s and ´How sweet´s to themselves.
"I'm happy that I'm getting my first grandchild." Phoebe said.
"I'm happy about that too." Mike said, "And also that my children are both happy."
"I'm happy that you're happy too dad." Sophie said, "But most important I'm happy that I'm here. And that I have Matthew."
"I'm happy to have you too." Matthew said, taking a deep breath, "In fact, I'm so happy…" he trailed off, getting down on one knee, "That I want to ask you something:" he found a box in his pocket and opened it, "Sophie Hannigan, will you marry me?"
"Oh my God!" Sophie exclaimed, "Yes, yes, yes; I'll marry you!"
Matthew cracked a big smile and stood up to hug and kiss Sophie.
"I'm engaged!" Sophie smiled.
"Good for you honey!" Rachel said, padding her back.
"Yeah," Sophie said, calming down again, "You should tell us what you're happy about now." she looked at her ring.
"Okay." Rachel laughed, the happiness streaming through her, "I'm happy that my youngest daughter got through another big kickback, still with the ability to walk."
"Thank you mom." Gracie smiled, "Ross?"
"I'm happy that I still have Rach."
"Aw, you're so sweet." Emma said, "Then I'm happy that I'm still with Jack, and that I've gotten two beautiful daughters."
"I'll say the same." Jack smiled, "What about you sis?"
"I'm happy that I've finally gotten a guy. Andrew, I love you a lot."
"I love you too." Andrew said, "And I'm happy to have you."
"And I'm happy that we're all this close friends." Joey said, squeezing Alex' hand.
"And I'm happy to be a part of this." Alex said.
"I'm happy that we're all happy." Ben said, "No really, I am. But most important I'm happy that I've still got Shelly and that we have a wonderful son."
"Yeah me too." Shelly said, "Peter is the most wonderful thing."
"Then we only need JJ and Gracie's happiness?" Erica said.
"Well…" JJ begun, "I'm happy that I've finally gotten the girl I've been wanting for a long time."
"Wow, you scored!" Sophie smiled, "Who is this chick?"
JJ looked at Gracie for awhile; "Gracie…" he paused, "Why don't you tell us about your happiness?"
Gracie cracked him a smile and said; "I'm happy that I have a boyfriend now. A guy whom I love very much."
"A boyfriend?" Rachel exclaimed, "Who?"
Gracie lowered her sight and sighed, "JJ."
"What!?" Alex exclaimed.
"You're going out?" Rachel continued to freak.
"Yeah," JJ smiled, taking Gracie's hand, "Ever since Grace turned 20."
"That long?" Alex said, "Why haven't you told us?"
"I don't know." JJ said.
"Me neither." Gracie smiled.
"I need to talk to you, Gracie." Rachel said.
"Why?"
"Because I do. There's something you should now, which may freak you, but I have to tell you.."
"What's that?" Gracie asked.
"I'll tell you later." Rachel said, "Promise to talk to me."
"Okay." Gracie said, a little freaked by her moms sudden seriousness.
"Well, everyone." Monica said, a little chocked, "The ball is dropping, so let's get ready for the new year!"
Everyone stood up and when time came, everybody had one to kiss.
For first time in many years.
Then, thank you for reading, y'know, in spite of everything. Leave a review, thanks.