This takes place four months after Love Joy. Chandler and Joey went to California to shoot the movie they're starring in. He and Monica have been
apart for months now. They've been calling and writing each other. Monica and Cassandra who have become c lose, have also been calling each
other.
 

Monica rose from Chandler's bed with a smile on her face. This was the day that Chandler was supposed to come home. She spent the week at her
apartment, but stayed at Chandler's apartment on the weekends. She really liked his apartment. It was clean and it was bigger than hers. She
stretched and went into the kitchen to fix herself something to eat. Before she took a bite of her bagel, the phone rang.

"Hello."

"Is my girlfriend there?"

"Chandler."

"No, not Chandler, Monica." He said smiling.

"Hi sweetie."

"Hey, I can't wait to see you."

"Same here."

"Are you ready for me tonight?" He asked in a low sexy tone.

"I'm always ready for you." She said smiling.

"That's what I like to hear."

"So, where are you calling from?"

"From the plane."

"So that's why your talking in that low sexy voice that I love."

"I always talk like this."

"Sure you do. Where's Joey?"

"Right here, sleep."

"I SO can't wait to see you." Monica said.

"And what are you gonna do to me when you see me?"

"You'll just have to wait and see."

"You're not playing fair." He said grinning.

"I know."

"Well, I'll see you in a couple hours. I love you." Chandler said softly.

"I love you too."

When she got off the phone with Chandler, she couldn't stop smiling. They had been dating for almost two years, and yet, the sound of his voice still
made her body tingle, and her heart race. She finished her bagel and went to take a shower and to get dressed. It seemed as though Chandler had
been gone for a year. She missed his smile, his arms being wrapped around her tightly, and of course, his kisses. Once she was dressed, she
straightened up his apartment and left.

Ten minutes after she arrived at her apartment, Phoebe and Rachel came over.

"Hey Mon, today's the big day." Rachel said grinning.

"I know. I can't wait to see him."

"I can't believe your boyfriend is gonna be a movie star." Rachel said.

"Me either."

"It's so cool though." Phoebe said.

"Where's Ross?"

"Oh, he had to take care of some things, so he'll meet us at the airport."

Chandler was sitting quietly thinking about his life. Everything seemed to be falling into place. First, Monica came into his life, then he got an agent,
and he had just finished a Movie. He was excited about his relationship with Monica more than anything else that was going on in his life. For the
first time in his life, he felt successful. He had fun doing the movie, but he couldn't wait to get back home.

Hours later, The gang was at the airport waiting for Chandler and Joey to arrive. Ross had just showed up minutes earlier. When Monica noticed
that their flight had just arrived and people were coming off the plane, she jumped to her feet. The gang stood up along with her. Seconds later, they
saw Chandler and Joey. Chandler and Monica both smiled at each other and Chandler dropped his two bags that he was carrying, and ran over and
hugged her tightly. While they were embraced, the gang welcomed Joey back. Chandler and Monica broke their hug and kissed passionately, with
his left hand cradling the back of her head. The gang stood and looked at them with smiles on their faces. When the kiss ended, Chandler hugged
Ross, Rachel, and then Phoebe. Chandler wondered where his mother was, but didn't say anything.

They had taken two taxis from the airport to the coffeehouse. When they got there, they noticed that it was closed when Monica went to open the
door.

"Monica, it's closed." Chandler said.

"Yeah, the lights are out and everything." Joey said.

Monica opened the door with the rest of the gang behind her. Everyone popped up, yelled surprise, and the lights were turned on. A big banner was
hung over the counter that said: WELCOME HOME CHANDLER AND JOEY.

Joey ran over and hugged his mother, father, and sisters. Chandler looked at Monica lovingly and kissed her again. Nora walked over to them and
tapped Chandler on his shoulder. He broke the kiss and touched Monica's face.

"I love you." He said softly.

"I love you too." Monica said.

Chandler hugged his mother while Monica motioned for Gunther to bring in the cake.

"I can't believe you guys did this."

"Well, it was all Monica's idea. She wanted to do something nice for you and Joey." Nora said.

Gunther and Rachel motioned for Nora to help bring out the cake. When she left Chandler's side, he took Monica's hand and laced his fingers
through hers and looked into her eyes.

"I can't wait to get you home." Chandler said softly.

Monica smiled, and softly kissed his lips. Seconds later, Rachel, Nora, and Phoebe brought out a huge sheet cake for Chandler and Joey. They cut
the cake and everybody ate. Hours later, Chandler was ready to leave. They could tell that he was ready to go, so they told him that he didn't have to
stay. He thanked everyone for coming to welcome him and Joey home and left with Monica.

When they got to Chandler's apartment, he closed the door, and kissed Monica lovingly. He missed her so much. When they broke the kiss, Monica
went into the kitchen to get a drink of water. She poured a small glass a water and took a sip. When she sat the glass on the counter, Chandler came
up behind her, put his hands around her waist, and gently kissed her neck. She smiled and turned around.

"I missed you so much." She said.

Chandler gave her a soft peck on the lips, and lifted her up on the counter. She put her arms around him and passionately kissed him. While they
kissed, Chandler slowly lifted Monica's long skirt up and she opened her legs. He reached his hands up her skirt and slid off her panties. His lips left
hers and landed on her neck. She slowly unbuttoned his pants and he pulled her closer. He entered her seconds later and she closed her eyes,
enjoying the familiar touch of his hands, his soft lips against her neck, and feeling him inside her. As Monica's moans intensified, so did his thrusts.
She held on to him tighter, and minutes later, it was over. Chandler looked at her, but couldn't see her face that well because the apartment was
dark.

"I'm sorry it's over already. I guess I was a little over excited."

"It's okay sweetie." Monica said rubbing his arm.

"I don't think we've ever had one of those before."

"One of those?"

"A quickie." He said grinning.

"I think you're right."

Chandler kissed her again, and lifted her up off the counter.

"Now, what you say we turn on some lights?"

"Good idea." Monica said.

Once in the bedroom, Monica cuddled up next to Chandler with her hand laced through his.

"You have no idea how much I've missed you." Chandler said softly.

"Oh yes I do. You showed me how much when we in the kitchen." She said grinning.

"Oh yeah?" He said climbing on top of her.

"Are you gonna show me again?" She asked in a flirtatious way.

"You'll see." He said caressing her thigh.

She touched his face as he spread her legs further apart. He looked into her eyes for a few seconds, then kissed her softly.

"I miss these lips." Monica said.

"This time, I'm taking it slow." He whispered.

"Good, cause I want it to last."

Chandler began kissing Monica, starting with her lips. He slowly moved his lips to her neck and then her breast. Before he went any lower, Monica
held his face in her hands and told him that he didn't have to go any further. She was ready now. He grinned and touched her face. They resumed
kissing, and minutes later they were making love. Chandler's lips barely left hers, even when she was moaning. He felt amazing, and she wanted to
tell him so, but his lips were locked against hers. A few times, he stopped moving inside her to concentrate on kissing her. She loved when he did
that. It somehow made the lovemaking more special. He stopped kissing her for a few seconds to tell her how good she felt, and then he went back to
kissing her. It felt as if he and Monica hadn't made love in ages. He held her tightly, but gently, while moving inside her. When his lips finally left
hers for more than a few seconds, she began calling out his name like she always did. The way she called out his name, often turned him on even
more, and he had trouble maintaining control. He was often tempted to look into her face as he made love to her, but he knew that if he did that, the
love making wouldn't last as long. Looking at her would probably cause him to climax too early and he didn't want that to happen. He wanted to make
love to her as long as possible.

Chandler wrapped his arms tighter around her as he went deeper. Monica enjoyed the feel of him and held his face in her hands while they kissed.
When she took her hands from his face, she placed them around his waist. He slid his left hand from behind her back, and began stroking her hair.
While they were making love, Chandler's hands were everywhere. There wasn't one part of her body that he did run his hands over. This was one of
the things she had missed so many nights that he was away. Her body ached for his touch. She loved how she could still smell his scent on her clothes
when she left from his apartment. He made her feel like a woman in and out of bed and she truly loved and adored him for that.

An hour later, the lovemaking was over. He laid on top of her as she stroked his hair. Neither of them said anything to each other for a few seconds.
They just laid there with their arms wrapped around each other. Monica continued to stroke his hair with her right hand and was caressing his back
with her left.

"I missed you so much." Monica said.

Chandler lifted his head up and kissed her for a few seconds.

"I don't know how I did it."

"Did what?"

"I don't know how I was able to be away from you for so long." Chandler said.

"Three months is a long time. We managed though. We talked on the phone almost every day."

"Mon, you think things will always be this good between us?"

"I hope so. I know things won't always go smooth, but I think that if we really love and respect each other, we can get through anything."

"I love you." Chandler said planting a soft kiss on her lips.

"I am the best aren't I?"

"Definitely." Chandler said grinning.

The next day, Monica opened her eyes and turned her head in Chandler's direction. She sat up noticing that he was still asleep. She moved a little
closer to him and gave him a a soft kiss on the tip of his nose. She then put her index finger to his mouth and traced his lips. She thought that
Chandler was incredibly adorable. She smiled and kissed him on the lips. Seconds later, he opened his eyes.

"Good morning sweetie." Monica said.

"Good morning gorgeous. I miss waking up to this face."

"Me too."

"So, what are we doing today?"

"I don't know."

Monica got out of bed and was on her way to the bathroom when the phone rang. She walked over to the phone and picked it up.

"Hello."

"Hey Mon."

"Hi Cassandra."

"How's it going?"

"Better, now that Chandler's back."

"So how was the party?"

"It went good."

"I know you couldn't wait to get Chandler all to yourself."

"How'd you know?" Monica said laughing.

"I'm psychic."

"Now you're starting to sound like Phoebe."

"Uh oh."

"Well, I'll let you speak to Chandler. I have to you the bathroom."

"All right."

Monica handed the cordless phone to him on her way out.

"Hey."

"Hey Mr. movie star."

"I like the sound of that." Chandler said grinning.

"Good, cause that's what you're gonna be."

"I wouldn't go that far."

"I would."

"You sound like Monica."

"You should listen to us."

"Whatever."

"So, are you guys coming down for the summer?"

"I don't know."

"Oh come on. You haven't been down here in two years."

"Sounds like a good idea."

"Of course it does. You can bring the gang."

"Is Tonya gonna be there?"

"No, she's spending a few weeks of the summer in North Carolina."

"Good."

"So, are you coming?"

"I'll ask Mon if she wants to go and I'll call you back."

"Okay."

Monica came back in the room a couple minutes later.

"She wants us to visit this summer."

"Sounds like a good idea."

"So you wanna go?"

"Yeah, why not?"

"Cool. She said that I could bring the gang."

"Sounds good, but is Tonya gonna be there?"

"No, thank God."
 
 

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