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For the 14th time, I don't own Friends. It really does depress me, y'know, repeating that..
Chapter Fourteen
It had been three days since Chandler had gotten sick, but it had lasted only two days. He was now well and working again and everything was just like it'd been before. He was home very rarely and still spent lots of time across the hall. Monica didn't see him much and he hadn't said anything about her questions. She had already answered to all of his questions and wanted to trade soon.
Monica had been pregnant for almost six weeks and her first prenatal appoinment was on the next day. She was slightly nervous about it, and both Chandler and Richard would be there with her. She hoped everything would go alright and no arguments would ruin the meeting. She was looking through her medical history at the kitchen table as Chandler came from work.
"Hey", Monica smiled.
"Hey", Chandler said and took his coat off. He looked tired - again.
"Hard day, huh?" Monica asked.
Chandler shrugged. He went to the kitchen and took a glass of water.
"Wow, don't come to the clinic tomorrow smelling like that", Monica said, smelling the smoke.
"It's tomorrow?" Chandler frowned.
"Yeah, at two. I told you about it", Monica said. Chandler nodded and went to the living room.
He sat on the couch as Rachel entered the apartment. "Hey guys!" Rachel said, looking like she'd just came from work too.
"Hey", Monica and Chandler said, turning to look at her.
"I have surprises for you both", Rachel said anxiously.
"Don't you think I've had enough of them already?" Chandler said from the couch.
Rachel went to the kitchen, ignoring his comment. She took a tape from her bag and handed it to Monica.
"You're welcome", Rachel smiled. Monica looked at her, waiting for an explanation. "I got it from my colleague, this woman who's been pregnant like zillion times. It's a homemade pregnancy document!" Rachel said. She felt proud for helping.
"Wow.. Thanks", Monica said and looked suspiciously at the tape.
"And for you, Mr. Smoky.." Rachel said and hurried to the living room.
Chandler shook his head. "Oh no, don't say -"
"Yes! The one and only hypnosis tape which keeps you away from smoking!" Rachel cut him off and pulled the tape out of her bag.
"No, no! I don't wanna be a strong, confident woman again", Chandler said, still shaking his head.
"Please, that smell is unbelievable!" Rachel said and sat on the armchair. "And I'd really enjoy to see you putting lip balm like that again. Mon, Remember?" She added with a grin.
"Oh yeah", Monica said with a smile. "That was unique."
"And, I'm rising the offer. Nicotine patches!" Rachel said and pulled them out of her bag.
Chandler rolled his eyes. "Maybe this time I don't want to quit smoking."
"Yes you do, or you're gonna lose a handful of friends", Rachel said. "Please, for your friends, for me! I can't stand it."
Chandler sighed and gave up. "Fine, I'll try."
Rachel clapped her hands together in excitement and gave him a brief hug. "Thanks! Oh, and Joey said he needs your help with that bathroom lock or something", she said.
"Why does he need my help? I don't know anything", Chandler frowned.
"That's what I thought", Rachel said. Chandler gave her a look and left the apartment. "No tricks with that thing!" Rachel yelled after him.
Monica smiled at her. "You really want rim to quit smoking, huh?" She said and joined Rachel in the living room.
"Of course, it's hard to even breathe around him, you know", Rachel said. Monica nodded and sat on the couch. Honestly it hadn't really bothered her that much because Chandler spent most of the days away from home. "Why did he start it again?" Rachel asked then.
"I don't know", Monica shrugged. "Maybe he has stress."
"Yeah.. It doesn't bother you, then? You seem to be rather cool with it", Rachel asked. She'd thought Monica would freak out if Chandler would start smoking again.
"Of course it does", Monica said. "I don't know, maybe I just don't have the energy to nag him", she added with a laugh.
"Wow", Rachel said, stunned, but then stroked Monica's arm briefly.
"So, what about you? Is there a new man in your life yet?" Monica grinned, changing the subject.
"No", Rachel said. "I hate being a single, I want someone. What happened to cute, smart, funny, straight guys out there?"
"Maybe they're closer than you think, across the hall for example", Monica smiled.
"I don't think you'd be really delighted if I'd steal Chandler", Rachel laughed.
Monica grinned. "Right", she said. Like you would've not already with Joey..
"Hey, how's that question thing working?" Rachel asked.
"Well, we've trade once and I've answered to all of his questions", Monica said.
"Cool, can I see?" Rachel asked anxiously.
Monica hesitated. "Well.." She started. She felt like it was very private thing though Rachel really was one of her best friends.
"Come on, I'm the one who suggested it in the first place. Let me see!" Rachel said.
"Okay.." Monica gave in and went to the bedroom. Soon she came back with a piece of paper in her hands and she sat down on the couch again. She handed it to Rachel without another word. Rachel read the paper carefully.
1. Why did you sleep with him?
- I don't have an exact reason to that. Possibly because at that moment I felt devastated and somehow fooled 'cause I thought you'd never want to marry me and give me what I need and what I want, so I guess I needed some kind of comfort.. I don't know what I was thinking. I'm so sorry.
2. Who do you want the father to be?
- I'm sure I will love the baby just as much, no matter is he/she yours or Richard's. But of course I'd love to have a baby with you 'cause I love you.
3. Why are you still wearing your ring?
- Because I love it, I love you, I want to marry you and you never told me to take it away. I hope there'll be no need to do that.
4. Would you be able to forgive me if I slept with my ex?
- Honestly, I don't know. I know that's not an option but I can't imagine how it feels 'cause I've never been there and I know you wouldn't do that to me. But I do know that I'd do my best trying to forgive you 'cause we belong together.
5. What would you do if I couldn't forgive you?
- I'd be devastated and depressed. I wouldn't forgive myself because I know I caused it all. I don't wanna go through that pain although I may deserve it.. I don't know what I'd do without you.
Monica read the paper too and watched Rachel's expressions. She finally finished reading it and looked up to Monica.
"This is.. It's.. This is just.." Rachel stuttered.
"What? I know 'I don't know' is not good enough but.." Monica started.
"Who cares? Could you be more in love with him?" Rachel cut her off and hugged her tightly.
"Uh.. You even speak like Chandler nowadays", Monica muttered.
Rachel ignored her comment. "I'm telling you, that man has no feelings if he's not going to forgive you after reading that."
"You think so?" Monica asked with a smile.
Rachel broke the hug. "Well yeah! See, I'm crying here", she said and wiped her eyes with her palm.
"You're such a crybaby anyway", Monica smiled. "One thing that hasn't changed in you."
Rachel smiled too and hit her gently in the arm.
Kinda shorter chapter, actually just one scene, sorry! Next one will be longer. I was about to make this one longer but this way it makes more sense! (I do not know what I'm talking about..)
Now reviews or Randler will happen right in the next chapter and Richard will rape Monica!
..I'm scaring even myself :(
