Chapter 4 - The One with Rachel's Assistant

                                    

                                          
Chandler was pacing back and forth in the living room of the apartment he shared with Darcy. The usually calm and collected man was now visibly shaken, grappling with a fear that had been gnawing at him for weeks. Darcy, sitting on the couch with a book in her lap, watched him with concern.
"Chandler, you need to relax," she said gently, closing her book and setting it aside.
Chandler stopped pacing and turned to face her, running a hand through his hair. "What if I mess this up?" he asked, his voice filled with worry. "What if I'm not good enough to be your husband?"
Darcy stood up and walked over to him, taking his hands in hers. "Chandler, we'll face everything together. Marriage is a partnership. We support each other through the good times and the bad. You're not in this alone."
Chandler sighed, looking into her eyes. "I just want to be the best husband I can be for you."
Darcy smiled warmly. "And you will be. We love each other, and that's what matters most."
Meanwhile, at Monica and Joey's apartment, Rachel was excitedly talking about her new assistant. "His name is Tag, and he's perfect for the job," she gushed to Monica, who was busy tidying up the living room.
Monica looked up, raising an eyebrow. "Perfect for the job or just perfect?"
Rachel blushed. "Both, I guess. He's really good-looking, but he's also very capable."
Monica chuckled. "Just make sure you keep things professional, Rach."
Back in Chandler and Darcy's apartment, Chandler was feeling a bit more at ease after their talk. Darcy had a way of calming his nerves, making him believe that everything would be alright. They decided to head over to Monica and Joey's place to catch up with their friends.
As they walked in, they found Ross and Monica sitting on the floor, surrounded by old photo albums. "What's going on here?" Chandler asked, looking at the scattered photos.
"Our parents are selling our childhood home," Ross explained, his voice tinged with sadness. "It feels like the end of an era."
Monica nodded, picking up a photo of her and Ross as kids. "We were going through some old photos. It's hard to let go."
Darcy sat down next to Monica, looking at the pictures. "It's never easy to say goodbye to a place filled with so many memories."
Chandler put an arm around Ross. "Hey, you'll always have the memories, and you can make new ones in new places."
Monica smiled gratefully. "Thanks, Chandler. That means a lot."
Despite the changes happening in their lives, Darcy found solace in her work. She had transitioned from A&E to pediatrics, and every day she felt more and more fulfilled. "Pediatrics is definitely where I belong," she told Chandler one evening as they prepared dinner together.
Chandler smiled, handing her a plate. "I'm so glad you love your job. You deserve to be happy."
Darcy nodded, feeling content. "I am happy. I get to help kids every day, and I come home to you. Life is good."
As they sat down to eat, Chandler couldn't help but feel a surge of gratitude. Despite his fears and insecurities, he knew that he had found something truly special with Darcy. They had their challenges, but they faced them together, and that made all the difference.
Later that evening, the group gathered at Central Perk, their usual spot. Joey was still boasting about his fake Porsche, while Rachel was gushing about Tag. Ross and Monica shared more memories from their childhood, and Phoebe was, as always, a source of quirky wisdom.
"Change is a part of life," Phoebe said, sipping her tea. "It's how we handle it that defines us."
Chandler looked around at his friends, feeling a deep sense of connection. They had all been through so much together, and no matter what challenges lay ahead, he knew they would face them as a family.
As the night wore on, they laughed, shared stories, and simply enjoyed each other's company. For Chandler, it was a reminder that no matter how scared he might be about the future, he was never alone. He had Darcy by his side and friends who were more like family.