Hi! Thank you all so, so, so much for the reviews! I must admit, Janice was much more fun to write than Kathy could be! Please read and review for this chapter! X
Disclaimer: Friends doesn't belong to me...
"Hey... Janice!" Chandler said uncertainly as Janice sat down next to him on the couch.
"I knew you'd call me eventually!" She punched his arm playfully. "I mean clearly we... we are meant to be! Why else would you call me on the day that I broke up with Gary?" (Not trying to recreate the episode...)
"Well you know... coincidence I guess..." Chandler looked down at his feet.
"No, it's fate! Now," She tilted his head up to look at her, "I'm gonna go order us some coffees."
Gunther handed her the coffees, trying to conceal his laughter. Why on earth would Chandler get back with that loud, annoying ex-girlfriend of his?
Suddenly, Janice's phone began to ring. "Chandler honey, I'm sorry but I have to go. But, you have my phone number so call me!"
"I know I do..." he stood up but Janice pulled him closer.
"Kiss me! Kiss me!" And he had no choice but to kiss her! (Sorry, I couldn't resist!)
At that exact moment Monica and Richard walked into Central Perk, and Monica seeing Chandler kissing Janice felt her heart stop. Why was Chandler with Janice? He hated her! She looked up at Richard and smiled, kissing him. He had no objection! This should feel right, so why did it feel so wrong?
Chandler broke away, wiping her lipstick off his lips. "So... shouldn't you be off Janice?"
"Okay! And call me... My Bing-a-ling!" She laughed and Chandler smiled, reluctantly. He looked up to see Richard kissing Monica and felt his heart shatter into a million pieces. He got up, checking his watch.
"Yeah, I should probably go too!" and he walked out of Central Perk, behind Janice.
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That Evening
"So... Any idea why we're having this dinner?" Chandler asked Monica.
"Nope, not a clue... But Rachel told me it was very important..."
"Yeah, so did Joey," Chandler said, as Monica straightened his tie, smiling. Her fingers lingered for a few moments before she pulled away.
The waiter led them to their table and they were surprised to see it was only a table for two.
"Erm, excuse me Sir? I think there has been some kind of mistake; we have a table for six?"
"No, under Mr Bing there is a reservation for 2."
Chandler and Monica looked at each other, confused. Then, as realisation hit them they both burst out laughing. Of course, the others had tried set them up... Monica looked around and spotted Rachel, Ross, Phoebe and Joey trying to hide behind menus.
They shook their heads and looked at each other. "So... The others think we should be set up?" Chandler pulled out a chair for Monica.
"I guess so..." they sat down and picked up their menus but just at that moment Richard came storming up to the table.
"Monica! I thought you said everyone would be here. I can't believe you. You lied to me, YOU came back to ME. And YOU are cheating on ME? With him? Chandler? It's over! I can't believe you sometimes. I thought you wanted this," he gestured between them and then looked at her. "I thought you wanted me. But maybe... maybe I was wrong. It's over Monica. We can't get back together."
"Wait! Richard, don't go please just-"Monica sobbed, but he had already left.
"Oh my God Monica, I am so, so sorry." Chandler placed a hand on her shoulder caressing it comfortingly.
"It's not your fault Chandler... It didn't feel right when I was with him... I thought that maybe I could love him... For the baby's sake, but I screwed up, I'm a terrible mother. Maybe I should just get an abortion or something, or give up the baby. I'm just-"
Chandler placed a finger over her lips, looking at her worriedly," Monica," he whispered softly. "Don't you ever say that again. You are going to be the most incredible mother. You can't fall in love with him, don't even think of giving up that baby. I won't let you. I'll take care of the baby if it means you'll keep it, just please don't get rid of it."
Monica stared at him, tears running down her cheeks. "You... You would do that?"
"Of course Mon, I'd do anything for you."
"Really?"
"Really," he leant in and kissed her softly on the lips, smiling when he felt her kiss gently back.
Monica broke away staring at him, smiling, "Thanks Chandler." And she leant in to kiss him again. This felt right. This was right. Chandler and her were right. This couldn't be wrong, could it?
A loud cough broke the two apart, "Excuse me sir, are you ready to order?"
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