A/N: Hi! Thank you for your reviews on the last chapter. So today was a holiday for me and I had freetime. My country celebrated it's 116th Independence Day. Also, advance Happy Father's Day! This goes out to all the fathers in your life.

I dedicate this to my dad who died when I was three. Although I barely recall memories of him, I love him so much. I would give anything to even have one more day with him...

Anyway, here is the next one...

It was Monica's day-off. She and Daniel were spending the day at their Manhattan apartment before going to Central Park later afternoon with Ben. Daniel was busy coloring shapes on a book while Monica was working on next week's specials at the restaurant. Ross was going to drop Ben off after lunch.

They were eating lunch when they suddenly heard knocking on the door. "Huh, Ross isn't supposed to arrive until 2:00." Monica thought. "I'll just check who's on the door honey, okay?" She told Daniel with a small smile. "Okay, mommy." The little boy responded before having a cheeky grin on his face. This did not go unnoticed by his mother. "Uh-uh. You finish all your vegetables, young man. And do not dare throwing them out, I'll be checking the trash." Monica warned her son. The little boy just sighed.

"I'm coming!" Monica shouted at the person behind the door when she heard him knock again. "Ross, I wasn't expecting you this-" She was shocked to see who it was.

"Cha-Chandler?" Monica said softly. A wave of emotions rushed through her as she felt her heart racing. She wasn't ready for this. Yet.

"Monica." He replied. Chandler had a look that can be painted as a mixture of guilt and longing altogether.

Both of them just stood there silent. Chandler prepared a speech during the long flight but now through the mess that's going on in his head, his mouth couldn't seem to comprehend the right words to say.

"How?" Monica simply asked, while trying to shield herself from Chandler's gaze.

"Joey...He told me you came back." He replied. She answered with a slight nod. Monica has thought about this moment before and the way it turned out to be is unlike how she pictured it at all.

Chandler was just about to say something when a little voice suddenly joined them in the room. "Mommy, I finished my lunch already. Why are you taking so long? Where is Ben?" Daniel said as he approached his mother.

The little boy dropped his drinking cup when he looked over the person at the door.

His eyes were still wide open when he started breathing heavily. He has dreamed of seeing his father for as long as he can remember. When the first shock was over he broke into a huge smile. "OH MY GOD! You're really here! Why didn't you tell me, Mommy? Why?!" Daniel exclaimed while jumping up and down. "Daniel, calm down." Monica told her son nervously.

Chandler just stared at the little boy, studying his features. It was scary. He felt like he was looking though a mirror with his young self. He felt goosebumps creep over his skin.

"But Mommy, he's here! Daddy's finally here!" Daniel was starting to cry happy tears of joy. He was starting to get exhausted from all the jumping he had done, but he can't help it. He was incredibly happy.

"Daddy. Am I really his daddy? The boy recognizes me as his father and I didn't even have an idea that he exists. It's all so unreal. This is all too much. Why didn't she tell me?" Chandler thought.

"Daniel!" His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of Monica's horrified voice. Daniel who was just beaming with excitement was now on the floor laying unconscious.

Chandler quickly approached Monica. The latter was crying hard, holding her son and trying to get the boy to be awake. "His heart...he's sick...I don't want anything to happen to our son Chandler..." Our son...

Without another word they rushed to the nearest hospital. Daniel was immediately administered oxygen and after undergoing various treatments and tests, was cleared from a critical state.

"Ms. Geller, your son is gonna be fine." The doctor informed Monica.

"That's great news Doc, thank you so much!" She let out a sigh of relief before shaking the doctor's hand, tears running down her face out of happiness.

"Although, I'm afraid it's temporary. This is a big warning sign of further complications that may arise from his condition. I'm aware that you were given an advise to speed up his operation. He badly needs it now for we can not risk another episode like this. It would be best if he could undergo surgery within the next two months." The doctor replied.

" It was actually the reason we came back here. I already secured a referral to Dr. Watson, it's just that I don't have enough finances." Monica replied. She feels horrible for not being able to help his son sooner.

"Well, I hope for the best Ms. Geller. I'm sure there would be someone who could help you out. For the meantime, please just make sure to take extra care of Daniel. I will be heading now, I just got beeped."

Chandler was waiting outside during the time, feeling agitated. The thought of being a father makes him feel uneasy; being responsible for another human's being life when he couldn't even figure out his own. It didn't help either that he didn't have the best relationship with his own father; having one of the worst childhoods anyone could have. Still, when he thought through it, he realized that it wad in fact a good thing.

Oddly enough, knowing that he is a father is starting to feel great. Maybe it was the way the face of the little boy, who he'll now acknowledge as his son, lit up the moment he saw him for the first time. It was the child's innocence and sheer joy that struck him. He hoped so dearly that Daniel was okay, that he could be there for his son.

He quickly stood up when Monica came out of the room. "How is he?" He asked.

"Daniel's fine, for now. He needs an operation as soon as possible."

"When is the operation?"

"I- I don't know yet. I can't set a date because well... I don't have enough money..." Monica replied feeling ashamed.

"Let me handle it." Chandler said sternly.

"What? No, I will not let you do that, Chandler."

"You will allow me because he's my son. That's what you said, right? I'm his daddy?" He asked cautiously.

"Yes, Daniel is...your son." Monica affirmed. They have a lot of issues to discuss, but they can't deal with it now, with their son's life hanging in the balance.

"Wow. I mean...I realized I am when I saw him and then he called me Daddy...and you slip out that I am... But you, saying it once more; it's just too real..." Chandler trailed off.

"Thank you for taking it fine." Monica acknowledged.

"It actually feels weird that I'm not freaking out. But, ever since I met him I feel like I love him already. I honestly do. And that I can do this. I think I'm ready. So please, Monica - please let me help our son. Please make me a part of his life." He ended with a plea.

"I will let you be a part of his life. I never hid you from him. He had always known that you're his daddy. He loves you. You can get involved as much as you want. I just can't let you spend so much. I will handle it. I have raised Daniel on my own his whole life."

"Why are you being so stubborn, Monica? I told you I will take care of it. I appreciate you letting me be a part of his life. I want to be a good father - to be always there when he needs me in any way I can. This is just one tiny step. It's just money. I want to save my son. I want the chance to spend the rest of my life making it up to him. I have already missed the first four years. I don't plan on missing more."

Monica was touched. She had been constantly afraid of the way Chandler would react about having a son. That's why she didn't dare to find out. She dwelled on what-ifs; but took it upon her to never have regrets.

"Thank you, Chandler." Monica said before breaking out into a small smile. It was the first time he had seen that beautiful smile of hers in years and it still hit him hard on the chest. God, how he missed her. He ruined it the last time and he hoped that he would have a second, the right chance. Not looking forward to a third; for he doesn't want to let go.

Daniel was still sleeping so Monica took it as an opportunity to call Ross and her parents about what happened. Chandler asked if he could stay in Daniel's room and watch him to which Monica agreed to.

Chandler sat beside Daniel's bed, carefully observing the little boy. He couldn't believe that this little child was half-him and half- Monica. He thought that the boy was perfect; with his ocean-blue eyes and brown hair. Others told him that Daniel was a mini him; though a much more cuter version. The truth is; it was the boy's smile and spirit who were much more like Monica's, that stood out the most.

"Daddy's here now, Daniel. And I'm not going anywhere. Daddy will take care of you." He said before kissing his son's head.

A/N: Once again, please leave me your thoughts. There's more to come. I'm not sure of when I could update again. I would like to thank you for your patience despite the big gaps in updates. :)