Since I have almost finished A Love Written in the Stars, I have decided to do something light and fun. This is my version of the wedding that should have been.

These characters belong to Bright Kaufman and Crane…it was their creative minds who created them and the brilliant actors who brought them to life.

I ROSS TAKE THEE RACHEL….Again!!!

It was a crisp Autumn day in New York. The leaves were starting to turn and the air was becoming cooler. Soon the stores would begin to decorate for the holidays.

It has also been six months since Chandler and Monica moved to Westchester and summer brought the departure of his friend, Joey Tribbiani, Ross would have been lonely except for one glorious fact, Rachel came back to him. After six months of living together and the awkward stage of dating, it was time. He and Phoebe met for lunch yesterday and she offered to help him pick out an engagement ring.

After all, she helped Chandler pick out Monica's ring.

"Are you sure you need my help?" asked Phoebe

"Phoebe you did such a good job with Monica's that is why I recommended you to my bro Ross. Besides it' s been what four years since you have been engagement ring shopping Geller? Laughed Chandler.

"That's right Bing. Make jokes." Ross said sarcastically.

"I will help you find a ring that is fit for a princess." said Phoebe.

"That's exactly what he's going to need. Do me a favor , if the ring's more expensive than Monica's don't tell her." begged Chandler.

"Rach deserves the Hope Diamond and if that's what I like that's what's she is going to get. I am not scared of my sister." Ross said.

Chandler said in a tiny voice, "But I am dude."

Ross, Chandler , and Phoebe walked into the same jewelry store that sold Chandler his ring. Ross wanted to go to a different one this time.

Surprisingly enough, it was the same clerk

"Oh God it's the gun lady." he said.

"Hey he remembered, " squealed Phoebe. "Actually we are here to buy another engagement ring."

"Marriage fall in the toilet ehh" ? said the clerk.

"No I am the one buying the ring for my girlfriend." said Ross. "I would like to see the one carat rings first." The clerk pulled out a marquise 1.5 Platinum with two diamonds on the side. ."This is an exquisite ring and it is on sale today for ,,,

"No It doesn't do anything for me." said Phoebe "Next." The clerk looked exasperated and pulled out another ring. Square emerald cut, gold band, "explained the clerk. "Nuh uh." said Phoebe.

"Phoebs the ring is for Rachel , not you." explained Ross.

"Rachel works in fashion and knows about jewelry, so I am just trying to look through the eyes of Rachel. "Hey what about this?" exclaimed Phoebe.

The clerk snidely remarked," Cubic zirconia."

Chandler put his elbows on the counter, when he did he saw it. "Hey Ross look at that one." It was perfect , it was exquisite , a 2.5 carat Princess marquis cut.

"Hey Smoky, this one." said Chandler. The clerk pulled the ring out and showed it to Ross. "You know what to do?" said Chandler.

The clerk held it up to Ross and said, :Will you marry me?"

"I'd be careful of him, this is his fourth marriage, he doesn't care what he marries." laughed Chandler.

"Bing that's enough!" screamed Ross. "It's beautiful I'll take it." sniffed Ross. "Here is my credit card." The clerk gave Ross the ring and the trio left the store.

This all had to take careful planning, Ross felt that Rachel deserved the perfect proposal. Monica was in the kitchen with Jack and Erica in their high chairs. Suddenly the trio, came through the kitchen doors.

"Well here it is," said Ross. He immediately took the ring out of its box to show Monica. "I think I am going to propose tomorrow night. It's the six month anniversary of when she got off the plane."

Monica grabbed the box from Ross' hand, "Lemme see.. Hmm 2.5 carat Princess cut. Nice " She looked down at her own ring. "Wait a minute…this is bigger than mine" Monica yelled. "Bing get your cheap ass in here." Chandler skulked into the kitchen. "Mon I'll buy you a new ring if you want."Phoebe popped up," Well you could you buy me one.?"Chandler and Monica just looked at her."So where are you planning to do it? Monica asked. She was absolutely the right person to ask about how to do this.

"Well, a long time ago I had planned to take her back to the planetarium that we went on our first date.. I was going to fill it with lilies and have The Way You Look Tonight playing in the background. But I don't know now."

Monica had an idea. "Wait a minute. She came back into your life in Central Perk, you kissed in Central Perk, Ross you have to propose to her in Central Perk We will take care of it. "

Phoebe smiled. "I'll clear it with Gunther, I will use my sexual power over him."she purred.

"Okay Phoebe we'll got back to the city so we can make the arrangements. I will call the Plaza for reservations and then take Rachel out to dinner. We've got a lot to do so let's get going." Phoebe and Ross drove back to New York. It was late and Gunther was still at Central Perk, so Ross and Phoebe walked in.

"Hey Gunther, I'd like to ask you a favor. Tomorrow night we would like to come in late after you close. I want to do something". Ross said.

Gunther had always been annoyed by Ross. He had managed to tolerate him because he was a nice. The only fact that annoyed Gunther was that Ross was the man that his Rachel was with.

"And what would that be?" asked Gunther.

"I would like to use Central Perk so I can propose to Rachel." stated Ross.

Gunther immediately dropped the cup he was holding.