Thank you so very much for reading, reviewing and everything! Basically I love you :) Keep those reviews coming!

I know it's been so long, way too long, oh god. And I'm so sorry, thank you for being patient and stuff. I've just been so, really stuck with this, so this chapter may not be my best work but I think you can handle it. Oh and also, I could use this excuse: there's been happening a lot in the Matteney world :D

But, finally I have a new chapter for you! Actually I decided to split it in two slightly shorter chapters, I don't know if that was a good idea though.. oh, what the hell.


Chapter 22, part one

Everything had gone great so far. Both Monica and Chandler had got two weeks away from work pretty easily, which was surprising, and they were still really excited about the trip. Monica had planned everything out with Phoebe and Rachel and felt really confident about it. She would make it unforgettable for the both of them. Chandler had no idea about her plans, Monica hadn't even told him where they were going. He wanted to know but she said it was a surprise and he'd figure it out at the airport. He'd also offered to help her out but she'd just ignored him and said she'd take care of everything. He didn't know what was going on but he could see how important it seemed to be for Monica, so he'd just stay out of the way.

It was the day that they were supposed to leave, and after saying goodbye to their friends and leaving the place, they were in the middle of the cab drive to the airport. Chandler glanced at Monica, who gave him a nervous but really sincere smile. Smiling back, he could remember the conversation he had had with Phoebe and Rachel earlier.

*Flashback*

"Why are you both so excited about this?" Phoebe asked.

"I don't know, it's just.. We can have some alone time together," Chandler said.

"I know what you mean," Phoebe said, sharing sly smiles with Rachel.

Chandler rolled his eyes. "That's not what I mean.. well, not entirely," he admitted. "But you know, we'll have some time to have fun and just stop for a moment."

"Take some distance to everything around you?"

"Yeah. At first I though we should just go on and continue living our normal life, but that just got us into a bigger mess. I think it's time for us to just focus on ourselves for now."

"I think you're right," Rachel said.

"Yeah, it seems like a good choice," Phoebe said.

"Yeah.. I mean, if someone needs to relax, it's Monica. She's been fussing around like crazy, I'm actually kind of worried about her and the baby."

"Believe me, they're both fine," Rachel said.

"Really? And I still don't know where we're going, Monica won't tell me."

Rachel shrugged helplessly, getting a grin from Phoebe. Chandler looked at them suspiciously. "You know, don't you?"

"Well, duh! We're her best friends," Phoebe said.

"And I'm her fiance," Chandler said.

"Yeah.." Rachel said. "How is that going, by the way? I mean, are you seriously planning on getting married or..?"

Chandler sighed. "Well, obviously I don't know yet, but I guess I'm about to find out."

Phoebe stroked his shoulder reassuringly. "I just think sooner or later, you're gonna be fine. Mondler all over again."

"Exactly," Rachel confirmed.

"I thought that's only used when I'm cleaning or Monica's making sarcastic jokes," Chandler said.

"Yeah, but you know what I mean."

*Flashback ends*

And Chandler knew. He couldn't help but smile thinking about that conversation. For once he felt like their friends were right. Maybe that's because this time, he believed it too.


Monica managed to keep their destination as a secret from Chandler until they finally got on the plane. Monica had thought she was so sure about this all, but now she was starting to hesitate. Maybe Chandler didn't think London was a good idea.. As they got on the plane, she tried to keep herself busy with the bags and everything. She didn't want to give him a chance to comment on London, but as they sat down in their seats, she had no choice.

"Hey," Chandler said as he looked at Monica who was looking around very anxiously. No respond. "Mon?" he asked again and touched her hand, when she winced.

She looked at him. "Yeah? What-what is it?"

"You need to calm down."

Monica didn't bother to protest, she just let out a breath. "Okay. I am calm."

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing. I'm just excited about this," Monica said. Chandler gave her a look. "And nervous, yes. I don't know why, this is so stupid. Maybe it's because.. it's London, you know."

Chandler didn't think it was about London, but he didn't want to push either. "I think it's great you chose London," he said instead, and brushed gently her knuckles with his thumb reassuringly.

"Really?" Monica turned to look at him in the eyes.

"Yeah," Chandler said. "It's a very special place for us."

"I know. Guess I'm just," Monica hesitated, "scared that I'm gonna mess this up."

"Honey, how could you mess this up?"

Monica gave him a look, and he got it. She was the one who started this all, she was the reason to this whole mess. She could just as easily mess this up. She never screwed things up - they had both thought so. Chandler was the one doing those kind of things, not her. But this was all her fault.

"I'm sure you won't mess this up. I won't let that happen, and I promise I won't mess this up either. We can't afford to do that now."

Monica smiled warmly. He was right, after all. She couldn't believe he actually felt so great about this and despite everything he was being so positive. Chandler being positive - that didn't happen too often anyway. The fact that he's giving her this chance - she couldn't blow it. She just couldn't.

"You're amazing. You know that, right?"

Chandler just gave her a smile, before glancing down and turning serious. "I think.. I really think we're gonna be okay," he said.

Monica nodded. Something in that sentence gave her just the kind of strength she needed at that moment. "We will be," she whispered before leaning in and giving him the softest kiss on the lips.


The flight had gone well and Chandler and Monica were now in London - again. They were both even more excited than before. Chandler had no idea what was going through Monica's mind though. She knew there were more surprises to come, and she just hoped he would like the things she'd planned for them.

As they took a cab to the hotel, it finally occurred to Chandler that this wasn't just some hotel. It was the same hotel where he and Monica had become more than just friends. He could sense Monica studying his face as he noticed the place. She even doubted if he remembered it.

The driver stopped the cab in front of the hotel. Chandler didn't say anything until they stepped out of the car. "I can't believe you actually did this," he said then, breaking the silence.

Monica looked at him as he stared at the building, clearly stunned. "So you do remember?" she asked.

Chandler's eyes met hers. "This place? Are you kidding, how could I forget?"

She felt a rush of relief and pride washing through her. "Let's go, it's freezing out here," she said with a grin.

Deja-vu, they both thought as they stepped into the hotel. The place could have not looked more the same.

"Wow.." Monica said. Even she wasn't expecting this kind of feeling.

"I know," Chandler said. "This all looks exactly the same. It's like, I can almost hear Emily opening the bathroom window and running away on her wedding day."

Monica just nodded, she was also baffled.

"I love the fact you chose this place, but it's kinda scary though," Chandler admitted.

"Yeah, I feel it too," Monica said, but made her way to talk to the receptionist woman, Chandler following close behind.

"Hi," Monica said to the kind-looking lady.

"Hello, how can I help you?"

"I'm Monica Geller, I have a reservation."

"Welcome Miss Geller, let's see.. Where are you joining from?" the receptionist asked as she started working on the computer.

"New York," Monica said.

"Really? We don't have that much Americans staying at us, it's great to have you here," the woman said. "So, I can see you have booked and already paid for our deluxe suite. So, here are the keys, the room is on the highest floor. I hope you'll enjoy yourselves."

"I'm sure we will, thank you."

Deluxe suite. Chandler looked at Monica who just gave him a smile, leaving him wonder if there was even more to come. That's when a bunch of nice looking guys appeared next to them, taking their bags, friendly leading them towards the elevator.


After these gentlemen had carried their bags, Monica and Chandler had the huge room to themselves. Chandler looked at his pregnant friend.. girlfriend.. Actually fiancee, who was unpacking. She looked much calmer than before, which he appreciated.

Chandler knew she could do so much, the Monica he knew, she could do anything. But this suite was amazing, and the fact that she'd chose this hotel in the first place.. He hadn't been expecting anything like this. When Monica stopped humming some song that had been playing on the radio during the cab drive, he decided to ask.

"How did you get.. How did you manage do all this?"

Monica turned to look at Chandler. "Well, I had help. The girls and Ross helped me out," she explained.

"How much did all of this cost?" Chandler asked, looking slightly worried.

Monica sighed before walking up to him. She put her hands on either side of his face. "You're thinking too much," she said. "This is about us. Just focus on that, you and me. That's all you'll have to think about during this trip, okay?"

Chandler nodded, quietly agreeing. This really was about them, just them.

Monica gave him a smile before kissing his cheek. "Okay. I'm gonna change before we go have dinner, you should too."


Oh, it's almost 5AM.. well, who cares :D

Much didn't happen, but hey, there's a reason why there are two parts!
And I don't really know how that staying in a hotel thing goes, but I guess that's not the main thing to be focusing on.. right?

Part two - it's not exactly done yet, I'll post it as soon as I've completed it, so.. to be continued :D I'm telling you, another surprise is coming! xxo