Hi this is my third fanfic and might be my last one for a while because school is starting soon and that means I’m definitely gonna be grounded soon (don’t ask) anyway tell me what you think at keroppi@themoffatts.com or Richard.Wilkerson@wotldnet.att.net k? If you don’t know what happened just read TOW The Promises and TOW More Surprises with out further ado I present TOW More Secrets ?
 
 

  ?Where we last left off?

Chandler: (now awake) twins?
Joey: (to Chandler) that’s two babies
Chandler: I know that you idiot
Joey: just wanted to make sure
Monica: (very worried) I know twins are a great thing but how are we gonna afford two babies I mean I can barely afford rent and food I… I… (Voice trails off)
Chandler: honey, honey, breathe… okay I’m sure, 100% positively sure we’ll be just fine
Phoebe: yeah and if you ever need help with like money or babysitting we’re all here for you
Chandler: and I’m sure my mom would chip in… of course we would have to tell her about everything first
Monica: (still a little jumpy) you haven’t told her yet? Why not, you said you were gonna tell her…
Chandler: (interrupting) she’s flying in, in a few days to promote her new book I’d rather tell her in person then
Monica: (back to normal ~ well as normal as she could be) okay, okay I’m fine now it’s probably just the mood swing thing you know
Chandler: it’s okay I understand. Hey I have and idea why don’t you and I go baby shopping tomorrow. Just you and me, I can take a day off of work
Phoebe: that sounds like fun Mon you’ll love it
Chandler: yeah, I’ll go call in right now
Monica: bye honey
 
 (Chandler leaves)

Joey: I’ll be right back too

 (Joey exits)
 [Chandler and Joey’s apt]
 {Chandler is on the phone and Joey enters}

Chandler: (on the phone) …so I’ll see ya. Yup bye (hangs up)
Joey: hey man can you believe it you’re gonna be a father of two!
Chandler: (not impressed) yeah I know
Joey: dude, what’s up, I thought this was a good thing
Chandler: it is a good thing but what if I’m not a good father then I end up with, not one, but two screwed up kids
Joey: you’ll be a great dad
Chandler: how are you so sure
Joey: I’ve seen you with Ben and you’re great. Okay I know Ben isn’t your kid but does that matter?
Chandler: sure whatever, you know what I’m going to go take a walk to sort every thing out

 [Monica and Rachel’s apt]
 {Monica and Phoebe are talking (but you can’t here them) then Rachel finally comes out of her room}

Rachel: hey by the sounds I heard coming through my door I’m guessing you told Chandler about the twins
Monica: well you guessed right
Phoebe: we heard voices coming from your room, who were you talking to?
Rachel: (surprised by the question) huh?
Phoebe: who were you talking to we heard voices from your room
Rachel: um… no one just someone from work
Phoebe: oh okay
Rachel: (while grabbing her coat) yeah she wanted to know if I could come in and help her with some stuff so I gotta go bye

 (Rachel leaves in a hurry)

Monica: (after she leaves) something’s up because the phone never rang, so that means Rachel called whoever she was talking to
Phoebe: but why would she lie about going to work. What would she be hiding?
Monica: I don’t know but I’m gonna find out
Phoebe: but if you spy on her and find out her secret before she tells you, that is if she tells you, she might get mad because you didn’t tell her about you and Chandler
Monica: you know you have a point
Phoebe: (smiling) of course I’m right
Monica: I never said you were right I just said you had a point
Phoebe: sounds the same to me
Monica: whatever that doesn’t matter right now what matters is what’s going on with Rachel

 [Just as she says that the scene changes to Rachel and some guy (you can’t see his face) eating lunch at a little café. oh and they’re by a window]

Rachel: (finishing a little story) …so now they’re having twins and getting married and… and… it’s just a whole big mess, I’m just so glad I’ve got you
Guy: (still can’t see his face) me too

 (They kiss)

 [Cut to Chandler (on his walk) as he stops to do a double take on something he sees through a window… it’s RACHEL and R…R… RICHARD BURKE!!!!!!] ?You thought I was gonna say Ross didn’t you, come on admit it- well it’s been done so I decided for Rachel and Richard to give a go (shh don’t tell Monica it’s a secret) well back to the show/story?

Chandler: (mouthing) oh…… my…… god!

 (Chandler starts running down the street)
 [Joey and Chandler’s apt]
 {Joey is sitting in his chair watching TV then Chandler runs in}

Chandler: (out of breath) I… I… she… him…
Joey: (now standing and looking at Chandler) what is it Lassie did Timmy fall in the well again (laughs)
Chandler: (speaking normal) ha, ha not funny this is serious
Joey: well then what is it
Chandler: well when I was on my walk I saw Rachel
Joey: so we see Rachel everyday she lives across the hall
Chandler: no, no I saw her kissing someone
Joey: who, did you see, is it anyone we know… oh my god is it Ross!
Chandler: number one I’ll get to that, two yes, three yes, four no
Joey: then who was it!!!
Chandler: Rachel was kissing…

 [right before he can say the scene switches to Monica and Rachel’s apt]
 {Rachel enters to Monica and Phoebe talking and eating}

Rachel: oh hi guys
Phoebe: so how was work
Rachel: (not really paying attention and speaking dreamily) oh he was great
Monica: he?
Rachel: (realizing what she said) huh I… I mean it… it was great
Monica: no, no, no you said “he” who is he
Rachel: no I didn’t say anything
Phoebe: yes you did, you said (mockingly) ‘oh he was great’
Rachel: oh well I didn’t mean to say he I meant to say it
Monica: yeah whatever, I ‘m gonna go see Chandler

 (she leaves)
 [Joey and Chandler’s apt]
 {Joey is in shock (of the news just brought to him)}

Chandler: (as Monica is walking through the door but he doesn’t notice her) okay but you can’t tell Monica because…
Monica: (interrupting) can’t tell Monica what
Chandler: (surprised) uh that…
Joey: (finishing Chandler’s sentence) that… that he was thinking of getting you a surprise
Chandler: Joey you weren’t supposed to tell her why couldn’t you just make up a lie or something
Joey: ‘cause I couldn’t think of one. Sorry Mon about ruining the surprise
Monica: that’s okay. Hey have you noticed Rachel lately she was acting really weird today
Chandler/Joey: she seems normal, no haven’t seen anything, she looks fine to me, etc
Monica: okay then see you later
Chandler: wait what have you noticed about her
Monica: not much except that earlier today she left in a hurry then came back all dreamy like she was on a date with someone she really liked but doesn’t want anyone to know
Chandler: I see

 [Hallway]
 {Chandler and Rachel}

Rachel: Chandler what is it. I was just about to watch ‘Meet Joe Black’ and you know how much I love Brad Pitt
Chandler: he’s not all you love
Rachel: what are you talking about
Chandler: um… let’s see I sort of, kinda know a little secret of yours
Rachel: (worried) w… what secret
Chandler: let’s just say it has something to do with lunch, kissing, and my fiancé’s ex-boyfriend
Rachel: what! No, no, no, no… you can’t… how… when… where
Chandler: I was taking a walk and I saw kissing, through the window
Rachel: who else knows. Oh God Monica doesn’t know does she?
Chandler: no, but you should tell her, and soon. Other than me no one else knows except Joey
Rachel: I can’t tell Mon she’ll kill me
Chandler: and what if she finds out another way, she’s already suspicious
Rachel: okay this is so not good
Chandler: I trust that you’ll do the right thing

 NEXT DAY
 [Monica and Rachel’s apt]
 {Monica is making coffee and Chandler enters}

Chandler: (notices Monica) hey, hey, hey, wacha doin’ you know coffee isn’t good for the babies, gimme that (takes the cup)
Monica: c’mon this sucks, if I can’t have coffee what the hell am I gonna do all day. Anyway have you seen Rach she left really late last night and hasn’t been home since
Chandler: I’m sure she’s fine she’s a big girl. You need to stop worrying about everyone
Monica: okay you’re right. So what time do you want to go shopping today
Chandler: anytime you want
Monica: how about now
Chandler: okay where to?
Monica: first Baby Gap then to (continues listing baby stores as they exit)
Chandler: (under his breath) great now what did I get myself into

 [Richard’s apt]
 {Rachel and Richard are under the blanket waking up}

Rachel: hey honey (kisses him) what time is it
Richard: it’s 8:15am
Rachel: oh shoot I have to go to work, but first I have to go home and change
Richard: okay I’ll give you a ride
Rachel: but what if someone sees us, I mean Chandler and Joey already know, but what if Monica finds out before I’m ready to tell her
Richard: we’re going to have to tell her sooner or later, it might as well be sooner
Rachel: you’re right how about we all have dinner tonight
Richard: that sounds like a good idea
Rachel: (getting up) well I’ll see you tonight

 (She kisses him then leaves)
 [Central Perk]
 {Phoebe on the couch and Ross enters}

Ross: hey Pheebs wacha up to
Phoebe: nothing, you?
Ross: nothing (sees something through the window) hey was that Rachel. Why would she be coming home at 8:30am if she just has to go to work in like fifteen minutes anyway
Phoebe: I don’t know. Monica and I have noticed been acting funny too
Ross: speaking of Monica, she said she had some news about the baby, do you know what it is
Phoebe: yeah
Ross: well what is it
Phoebe: she’s having twins!
Ross: she’s, what that’s so great! I’m gonna go congratulate her. See you
Phoebe: bye

 (He leaves)
 [Monica and Rachel’s apt]
 {Ross enters}

Ross: Mon you here? I just wanted to congratulate you about the twins. Mon?
Rachel: (comes out of her room) she’s not here I think she’s out with Chandler
Ross: oh. Hey where were you so early this morning
Rachel: (hurrying) nowhere. Hey you know what I’m late so I have to go bye

 (She leaves)

Ross: (to himself) well nice talking to you too. Alright then

 (He leaves too)
 [Chandler and Joey’s apt]
 {Joey is watching TV and Ross enters}

Ross: hey
Joey: what’s up
Ross: do you know where Rachel was this morning? Because she won’t tell me
Joey: (turns off the TV and turns to Ross) you might want to sit down for this
Ross: (sits) why is this bad
Joey: Rachel’s been having a secret affair with Richard
Ross: Richard who… Monica’s Richard! Dr. Burke!
Joey: well he’s not Monica’s Richard anymore now he’s Rachel’s Richard
Ross: does Monica know
Joey: are you kidding look Rachel’s still living
Ross: so how do you know
Joey: Chandler saw them kissing in a restaurant
Ross: wait Chandler knows and Monica doesn’t I don’t know if I like the idea of him keeping secrets from her
Joey: woah chill out dude. Rachel said that she was going to tell Monica herself
Ross: yeah okay

 [Cut to Chandler and Monica shopping]

Monica: (picking up an outfit) oh isn’t this just adorable
Chandler: (not really listening) huh? Oh yeah sure
Monica: (concerned) Chandler, honey what’s wrong
Chandler: oh nothing I was just thinking
Monica: about what
Chandler: (holding a stuffed animal) I was… you know just wondering if I’m gonna be a good father or not
Monica: you are, and I have no doubt about it but that’s not what’s bugging you
Chandler: you’re right but I don’t know if I should tell you
Monica: (getting upset) tell me!
Chandler: well I kinda know Rachel’s secret, but she’s gonna tell you herself
Monica: well how do you know
Chandler: I found out on my own but if she doesn’t tell you by tonight I’ll tell you myself because I hate keeping secrets from you
Monica: thanks sweetie but I’m sure she’ll tell me in her own time

 [Chandler and Joey’s]
 {Ross and Joey are there hanging out}
 (Chandler enters)

Chandler: hey guys
Ross: (in his own way) hi
Chandler: (to Joey) what’s up with him
Joey: he found out about Rachel
Chandler: okay good now we have to get her to tell Monica
Ross: we can’t force Rachel to tell Mon
Chandler: well they’re both over in their apartment right now, so we might not need to

 [Monica and Rachel’s]
 {Monica is eating and Rachel is pacing}

Rachel: um… okay Mon (sitting down) listen Mon
Monica: oh honey what is it
Rachel: remember when you and Chandler were secretly together. Well of course you remember it was just last week
Monica: (impatient) God Rach just get to the point!
Rachel: (startled and quickly) I’ve secretly been going out with Richard Burke!
Monica: (shocked) excuse me, Richard! You were with Richard the other day? How could you do this to me? You know I don’t even talk to me, because god knows I won’t be talking to you (she leaves in anger slamming the door)
Rachel: (crying, goes to the phone and dials) hi I told Monica and she’s pretty upset, I don’t think she want’s to see me for a while so can I stay at your house
Richard: (on the phone) sure
Rachel: okay I’m just going to get some things together and I’ll be right over

 [Chandler and Joey’s apt]
 {The guys are talking and Monica enters crying but walks straight into Chandler’s room with out saying anything}

Chandler: (watches her walk right by) um I’m guessing she talked to Rachel… maybe I should go in and see if she’s okay
Ross: good idea, I’m going to check on Rach

 [Chandler’s room]
 {Mon is on the bed, crying, Chandler enters and comforts her}

Monica: this is the secret that you knew? Why didn’t you tell me?
Chandler: you told me not to, and I thought it would be better if Rachel told you herself. I’m so sorry
Monica: there’s nothing for you to be sorry about, it’s not your fault that she’s a back stabbing bitch
Chandler: now that’s no way to talk about your best friend
Monica: best friend? Yeah right! How many best friends do you know that date your ex-boyfriend!
Chandler: well technically I don’t have any ex-boyfriends…
Monica: Chandler! You know what I mean!
Chandler: okay, okay let’s look at it this way, shall we? You broke up with Richard and now he’s free to date anyone he want’s and besides you’re over him so it doesn’t matter. You are over him aren’t you?
Monica: of course I’m over him but that has nothing to do with anything. Everyone knows the most important unwritten rule of dating
Chandler: which is…?
Monica: (who by the way has stopped crying) never date your friend’s ex! I mean how would you feel if Joey started dating Kathy again
Chandler: I see your point but even if Joey dated Kathy, Janice, or any of my other ex-girlfriends none of them would matter to me as long as I had you
Monica: did I ever tell you that you were a great ass-kisser. You know what I’m gonna try and not let Rachel and Richard bother me
Chandler: that’s all I ask (kisses her)

 [Rachel’s and Monica’s apt]
 {Ross and Rachel are talking}

Ross: how can do this to her, Monica is your best friend
Rachel: well she kept her and Chandler’s relationship secret
Ross: yeah well Chandler isn’t one of your ex-boyfriends, who you really loved
Rachel: I know, I know but I don’t know what to do, I mean I really like Richard
Ross: I know but is he really worth jeopardizing a friendship? Did you even at all think of Monica? How did this happen in the first place?
Rachel: well it all happened kinda fast, I’m not even sure how. See called for Monica the other day and well she wasn’t home so we started talking, one thing led to another and the next thing I knew I was on a date with him.
Ross: why did you accept
Rachel: I don’t know maybe because I didn’t want to be alone anymore

 (Monica enters)

Monica: (to Rachel) hi can I talk to you for a sec
Rachel: uh… sure
Ross: I’ll just go

 (Ross exits)

Rachel: listen Monica I’m so sorry I didn’t know what I was thinking, I’m so sorry
Monica: (softly) it’s okay
Rachel: it is… why?
Monica: I’ve decided I’m just gonna let it go, it’s been three years since we broke he can date anyone he wants
Rachel: thanks Mon (they hug) but I can’t date him anymore, it just wouldn’t feel right. Plus I was dating him for all the wrong reasons
Monica: why did you go out with him
Rachel: because I didn’t want to be alone anymore
Monica: you’ll find some one don’t worry. I thought I’d end up alone then I found the love of my life
Rachel: (sarcastic) and you left him for Chandler
Monica: very funny you know you’re going to find your “Chandler” someday
Rachel: (sarcastic) oh great so I’m gonna end up with a smart-ass who looks gay
Monica: hey I’m trying to be serious here
Rachel: I’m sorry, I’m going to call Richard and break up with him
Monica: I’ll just leave you alone, bye (Monica leaves)

 [Central Perk]
 {everyone but Rachel is there}

Monica: (whiney) but I want coffee
All: (in unison) NO!
Monica: you guys are no fun

 (Rachel enters)

All: hey Rach, hi, etc.
Rachel: hi guys I did it, I broke up with Richard
Phoebe: wait since when were you going out with Richard?
Rachel: you didn’t know?
Phoebe: no!
Rachel: oh I’m sorry
Phoebe: see I’m always the last to know!

  The End