This is part 9 of my fic, Life Through the Years J before I begin here is a rundown of everyone and their ages.
Monica and Chandler were married in 2001 and they have two children; Steven born in 2003 and Laura born in 2005. Steven is gay/homosexual and lives with a man named Houston. Laura was a rebellious, wild child, unable to deal with her brothers sexuality or the rules/values her parents tried to instill in her. She was kicked out of college and began working as a stripper in Miami. She has a daughter named Eva(born in 2031) who Monica and Chandler are raising, due to Laura’s lifestyle and problems with drugs
Ross and Rachel were married in 2002, when there first daughter Chelsea was 4 months old. They had 3 daughters, Chelsea(2002) Mallory(2004) and Courtney(2007) in 2010 Chelsea died in a horrific accident—it was not caused by Rachel but a choice she made contributed to it. In his grief, Ross blamed Rachel and they began to argue, she turned to drugs to deal with her pain and they subsequently divoced. They slept together once during this period and she became pregnant. But Ross denied being the father as Rachel also had a variety of one night stands. It was later determined that the baby was Ross’s and their son Scott was born in 2012. Ross and Rachel were remarried in 2025
Their daughter Mallory is married to Mike(2030) and they have two children
Annie born in 2032
Heather born in 2036
Courtney is married to Grant(and lives in Chicago) they have two children
Sarah born in 2033
Andrew(Andy) 2035
Scott attended and graduated from college in California and now works in N Cali as a 9th grade History Teacher, he is dating a women named Lisa, who teaches 12th grade History
Ben and Kate have a daughter named Molly who was born in 2021
Phoebe was shortly married to David, but left him and began dating Joey, she became pregnant and there was question as to who was the father, it was determined that the baby was Joeys and they were married in 2005
Their son Tyler was born in 2005, and was a few months old when they were married.
Tyler is married to Brooke and they have one daughter, Amanda born in 2035
Girl Chandler is the only one left of the triplets(and is like Phoebe’s daughter and part of the group) because Frank/Alice, Leslie and Frank JR Jr all died(in non related accidents)
She was married to Ryan, but divorced him after he was caught cheating on her, they have three children
Deidra(Dee) born 2024
Amber born 2027
And Lucus born 2030
So ages for everyone are:
Monica and Rachel- 74
Ross, Chandler, Joey- 75
Phoebe- 76
Ben 50
Girl Chandler- 47
Mallory- 41
Courtney- 38
Scott- 35
Steve 42
Laura- 40
Tyler- 40
Molly- 24
Deidra- 21
Amber- 18
Lucus- 15
Eva- 14
Annie(Anne) 13
Heather- 9
Sarah- 12
Andy- 10
Amanda- 10
It’s now Feb of 2045
Ross and Rachels
RACHEL: I cannot belive it has been 20yrs
ROSS: I cant belive I haven’t gotten divorced again
RACHEL: that’s because you have such a great wife.
ROSS: no, it’s not just that. I also think it’s cause that old saying is true
RACHEL: what old saying
ROSS: the third times a charm, took our 3rd marriage to each other to make it work
RACHEL: why you(hits him-not meanly in a joking way)
ROSS: my sister didn’t plan any big fancy parties for us did she?
RACHEL: no I made sure of that, I very specifically told her no big parties, wer’e just having a dinner out.
ROSS: good because I adore everyone but sometimes it’s so tiring having to sit around making small talk all day
RACHEL: I know, and all the kids and grandkids and I’m almost ashamed to say it but sometimes I cant think of who’s who anymore
ROSS: I know, I know. One of the pitfalls of old age
RACHEL: yeah that and wrinkles
ROSS: age spots
RACHEL: gray hair
ROSS: course it’s not all bad
RACHEL: no?
ROSS: no. I mean we don’t have to work anymore, we can go on vacation anytime we feel like it, no more kids at home
RACHEL: no having to worry about not being toned enough for a two piece, no midnight feedings
ROSS: you can be as grumpy as you like
RACHEL: yeah!! After all everyone expect us old folks to be grumpy
ROSS: I sure do love you Mrs Geller
RACHEL: and I love you Mr Geller
(They kiss)
Now the two of them are at dinner at a nice, fancy , romantic restaurant. The whole group chipped in and paid for the dinner for them.
RACHEL: honestly did you ever think we would be here
ROSS: you mean here as in this restaurant
RACHEL: no, I mean here as in married 20yrs, after being married once and divorcing
ROSS: To be honest yes I did
RACHEL: huh?
ROSS: Serioulsy ever since the moment I saw you back in High School I knew id’ one day marry you. I even told Monica that.
RACHEL: wow, you were sure of yourelf for a geeky little boy
ROSS: hey! Watch it miss Prom Queen
RACHEL: ok Mr. Dinosaur man
ROSS: you know something
RACHEL: Many things
ROSS: Ha ha. I was going to say, I bet not many 70 year olds can tease bac and forth the way we do
RACHEL: hey what can I say, we know how to joke around and we’re not senile yet
ROSS: nor do I ever want to be
RACHEL: Ross I can honestly say that is something nobody wants to be, do you really think people wake up and say, hey I sure do wish I were senile?
ROSS: oh you, you’re such a funny, funny women
RACHEL: why thank you
ROSS: so have you picked a dress yet for Molly and Kyles wedding
RACHEL: I have it narrowed down to a couple of choices, the wedding isn’t until August I have time
ROSS: yes, but Iknow how much you still love to shop
RACHEL: oh quite right Mr Geller, quite right.
(the same night) Monica and Chandlers
MONICA: I wonder how Ross and Rachel’s dinner is going
CHANDLER: I’m sure it’s going fine.
MONICA: uh huh
CHANDLER: dotn tell me your still upset because you didn’t get to throw a huge party
MONICA: no
CHANDLER: Oh yes you are, I know you. (gets up and puts his arms around her) sweetie It’s fine, I know you would have given them a great party but we need to respect there wishes. They just wanted a quiet dinner alone and you gave that to them, you should be happy’
MONICA: yeah I know(hugs Chandler) besides it’s not really that, that’s bothering me
CHANDLER: what then
MONICA: it’s Eva, she wonts say antying but I know she’s upset, about not having a date or plans tonight
CHANDLER: what about Luke?
MONICA: do you not pay attention to your granddaughters life at all
CHANDLER: well after dance class stories and cheerleading stories and track team stories it gets kind of hard to keep track
MONICA: Luke broke up with her a couple of weeks ago
CHANDLER: again??? That’s the 3rd time since school started, not to mention all the times over the past two years. There as bad as Ross and Rachel
MONICA: actually I think these two are worse, and I never thought that was even remotely possible
(up in Eva’s room)
EVA: oh you are so lucky Anne, Kurt is a great guy, I hope you have a good time tonight
Oh me, yeah I’ll be fine don’t worry about me. I’ve got cookie dough and some magazines, I’m set for a grrreat Valentines day
MONICA: Eva
EVA: hold on a sec(covers the phone and yells) what, grandma?
MONICA: Luke is here
EVA: Um, Anne I have to go, Luke is here. Huh? I don’t know prob wants to get his sweatshirt back or something, Yeah I’ll call you tomorrow. Bye(hangs up and runs downstairs)
LUKE: hi
EVA: hey
LUKE: can we talk
EVA: I guess so, we can go in the family room
CHANDLER: so what do you think he wants
MONICA: shhhh(Chandler walks over and stands next to her)
EVA: so what do you want, if you want your sweatshirt it’s not here it’s at school
LUKE: Iw ant to get back together
EVA: what about Gina
LUKE: Gina’s a snot, she only cares about her makeup and clothes
EVA: well duh, I could have told you that
LUKE: I miss you Evvie, I never should have yelled at you for losing the bracelet
EVA: yeah you shouldn’t have. I didn’t lose it on purpose it did mean a lot to me, because it was from you
LUKE: I know and I’m sorry
EVA: (looks at him for a minute and smiles) it’s ok, I forgive you, just don’t do anything like that ever again
LUKE: I wont, I don’t ever want to lose you again
EVA: me either, I’m so empty without you, it’s like I’m nothing, like I have no purpose, no meaning to life
LUKE: I Love you Eva(they begin to kiss)
EVA: so now what
LUKE: lets have dinner
EVA: um it’s Valentines day, everything is closed
LUKE: no not everything—there is a special restaurant right outside here(takes her by the hand and out to the porch where he’s laid out a blanket with food on it)
EVA: aww, you are soo sweet. See this is why I love you so much
(they begin to eat, and kiss and eat and kiss and kiss some more…..)
It’s now May of 2045
RACHEL: Ross, your hair looks fine, now lets go
ROSS: it looks old, I have old looking hair
RACHEL: that’s because you are old
ROSS: but it’s white, my hair is white
RACHEL: yeah-and mine is gray what’s your point?
ROSS: White Rachel, white.
RACHEL: if it helps any, I think it looks very nice that way, very dapper
ROSS: I’m not a Happy Days Character A/N that will only make sense if you’ve seen the HD’s episode “Fools Rush in”
RACHEL: You look fine Ross, even more handsome than th eday I met you
ROSS: Rachel, it was 1982, no one looked good in 1982
RACHE: ;which is precisely why you look better now
ROSS: Gee, thanks. I am old though, I have a 50yr old son
RACHEL: yes and we both have children in their 30’s and 40’s- age is only a state of mind
ROSS: Well thank you Miss Hallmark
RACHEL: are you ready to go?
ROSS: yes,yes I’m ready
The two of them arrive at Ben and Kate’s house. Everyone is there except Scott/Lisa and their family. Courteny and Grant are in NY for a visit-along with their children Sarah and Andy
KATE: Hey you guys, welcome
RACHEL: Hi Kate! Hey Ben, congratulations
BEN: thanks Rachel. Hey dad
ROSS: Look at you, my baby boy all grown up and half a century old(hugs him)
BEN: so how have you two been, it’s been a couple weeks since we talked
RACHEL: oh cant complain. My arthritis has been acting up and I had a touch of the flu, but I’ve been ok
ROSS: I keep telling her, her arthritis wouldn’t flare up so bad if she didn’t insist on sewing the grandchildren new clothes all the time
RACHEL: what, I like sewing, and I can still see to do it so why not? If I was ever like poor Phoebe I don’t know what I’d do
ROSS: she’s not blind yet, you make it sound like the women’s life is over
BEN: what exactly is wrong with her?
RACHEL: she has emacular degeneration of the eye (A.N this is a rreal thing, my grandma had it, but I’m not sure how to spell it)
KATE: so what does that mean?
(Monica and Chandler have wandered over and joined them)
MONICA: it means she’s going blind-slowly
BEN: oh that’s just horrible
CHANDLER: but she’s fine for now
ROSS: Yeah, she’s just not suppose dto drive at night, otherwise so far she’s ok
KATE: well that’s good
JOEY: hey, are we gonna eat over here or what?
ROSS: it’s amazing, the man is 75yrs old and still eats like a 20yr old
RACHEL: it’s going to catch up with him someday
BEN: yeah, but he’s happy so who cares
RACHEL: I know, I’m just saying
AMANDA: Eva, I have a question
EVA: yeah
AMANDA: are you going to be all mopey all day, I mean so Luke isn’t here, big deal
EVA: you are such a child Amanda, you know nothing about love
AMANDA: and you’re 14, you don’t either
HEATHER: yeah, you guys are dumb always kissing and hugging.
AMANDA: ooh Luke I love you, ooo kissy kissy
HEATHER: ooh kiss kiss, oh Luke I’m scared hold me
ANNE: (pushes Heather) go away brat, you two babies go play barbies or something
EVA: come on guys(Anne and Sarah follow her)
HEATHER: Sarah, don’t you want to play with us?
SARAH: sorry guys, I’m too old for that little kid stuff. (walks off with the two older girls) so anyway Eva, where is Luke today
EVA: he had a softball game
ANNE: and your’ not watching because…
EVA: because grandma and grandpa made me come here, and we’re going out tonight anyways
ANNE: ooh where too
EVA: to the Attic
ANNE: the new dance club-wow, do your grandparents know
EVA: do you think I’m crazy, of course not. They’d flip if they knew I was going to a dance club, even if it is only ages 14-20
ANNE: man, I wish I was 14
SARAH: me too
ANNE: you don’t even live in this state Sar
SARAH: ok, I wish I was 14 and that I lived in NYC
EVA: you guys don’t look now but I think we have a spy
ANNE: (looks back and see’s Amanda following them) damn it Amanda, would you get lost. How dumb are you, we don’t want you around, so go away
AMANDA: fine I’ll just go walk,. By myself, all alone
ANNE: ok
-the three older girls walk off, Amanda picks up a stick in anger and hurls it at them, but it doesn’t come close to hitting them. Frustrrated and angry she runs off in the opposite direction and begins wandering thru the woods.
A few hours later
MONICA: well I think Chandler and I are going to go ahead and go. (Yells) Eva
EVA: what?
MONICA: get your stuff together it’s time to go home
EVA: ok
ANNE: By Ev, and good luck tonight
EVA: thanks
TYLER: yeah I think we’re going to take off too. Mom, dad you guys ready to go
PHOEBE: I am, you ready Joey
JOEY: huh
PHOEBE: I said are you ready Joey
JOEY: am I steady.huh what are you talking about
PHOEBE: (Yelling) I said are you ready to go
JOEY: oh yeah I’m ready
PHOEBE: I’ll be so glad when his new hearing aids get here
BROOKE: where is Amanda
TYLER: Mandi, Mandi?? Amanda Renee Tribbiani
BROOKE: where did that child go to now. Wasn’t she with Heather and Andy
TYLER: I thought so. Heather, Andy come here a minute
HEATHER: yeah
TYLER: do you know where Amanda is?
HEATHER: Nope
BROOKE: wasn’t she with you guys
HEATHER: she was but then she wanted to follow the older girls around and spy on them but me and Andy were having a race and didn’t want to quit, so she left
BROOKE: errrrrgh. So she came back with you guys then(looks at Eva, Anne and Sarah)
EVA: she followed us and we told her to get lost, so she ran off the other way , we thought she was going back to those guys(points at Heather and Andy)
TYLER: ok here’s what we’re going to do, everyone, is going to buddy up and go search around the area, knowing her she’s prob sitting and daydreaming somewhere.
-everyone starts searching. Ben and Kate live in a house on somewhat of a seculuded area there are woods and trails everywhere, but there very well marked so everyone spreads out and starts looking
EVA: oh my god, Anne look
ANNE: what
EVA: (starts running) Amanda…
-the two girls run up to Amanda who is lying unconscious and motionless on the ground her leg bent back at a weird angle
ANNE: she must have fallen out of the tree
EVA: look Anne(points to a broken tree brach) I bet she was standing on it and it broke, that’s a pretty thin branch
ANNE: look how high up she was, see you can see the place on the tree where it broke off
EVA: I’ll run back to the house and tell whoever is there that we found her, you stay here ok
ANNE: ok
-while Eva is gone, Amanda begins to stir, she tries to raise her head and begins to sob-as she has a concussion from falling so far, her head hurts and she feels nausaus
AMANDA: where’ my mom? I want my mom
ANNE: she’s coming Mandi, don’t worry Eva went to get her, but I’m here it’s ok
AMANDA: owww it hurts to bad, make it stop please, please make it stop
ANNE: it’ll be ok. Hey you want to hear a story about when you were born
AMANDA: (talking softly because she’s in a lot of pain and driting in and out of consciences) you don’t know any, you were only 3yrs old then
ANNE: I know one funny one, my mom told me. I don’t remember it, but I’ve heard about it. See when you were born your grandpa was sooo happy and so proud that he went to every store in the city he could think of and bought like thousands of those pink, gum cigarette things and handed them out to total strangers
AMANDA: really
ANNE: yeah he really loves you, we all do, Everone was so worried about you
AMANDA: even you
ANNE: of course, I know we fight a lot but it’s just cause I need to have privacy and secrets, you’re a big part of my life, I mean we grew up together but I cant always be with you now that im a teenager, you’ll know what I mean in a couple of years
AMANDA: I’m sorry I followed you
ANNE: and im sorry I yelled, if I hadn’t told you to get lost you wouldn’t have ended up here
-at that moment everyone else comes running up along with a paramedic to transport Amanda to the hospital
end of chapter nine
In the next chapter!!!!!
Eva and Luke grow even closer
An accident teaches the grandchildren generation just how fragile life is
A special goodbye
Coming soon J