Chapter Two: TOW The Pregnancy:

Ross: Rach that's great! I am so glad to hear that your pregnant! What do you think you are going to do? Are you going to keep on working in Georgia?

Rachel: Yeah I think I am going to keep on working for as long as I can. I don't want to quit and I could probably get maternity leave if I stay. I will probably be down here for the full 9 months but come back to New York before the due date. That way I can still claim maturity leave.

Ross: Okay that sounds good. Okay I will let you go, Gosh I am so happy this is such great news! Love you Rach.

Ross hangs up the phone

Emma: Daddy was that Mommy?, What did she say?

Ross: Well Emma you are going to have another sister or brother soon! Mommy is pregnant.

Emma: Awesome I hope I get a little sister so then I can play doll house with her and teach her how to dance. I like having two bothers but I can't do girly things with them. I am so happy!

Ross: I am glad to hear that Emma, how I have to take your brothers to their hockey game. Howard,Daniel lets go!

On the car ride to the hockey game

Ross: Boys I have some very exciting news to tell you. Mommy is pregnant. You guys could have another sister or brother. Isn't this exciting?!

Howard: Yeah Daddy! I hope we get a brother because then we can teach him to play hockey and play hot wheels with him.

Ross: Yeah and I could watch the Discovery Channel and play dinosaurs with him

Ross arrives at the rink, ties up the kids skates, helps them with their equipment. Chandler arrives to watch the game with Ross. The game starts, In the middle of the second period Howard gets a goal!

Ross: That's my son! That's his first goal!

Chandler: Could you BE anymore excited? Just kidding that was a good goal.

The game ends with Howard and Daniel's team winning 2-1. Chandler heads back out to his house in the suburbs. Ross takes the kids home and has a good dinner of spaghetti and meatballs with the kids then watches cartoons before putting the kids into bed. Ross then calls Rachel.

Ross: Hey Rachel how is it going? How was your day?

Rachel: It has been good Ross, we have been busy with the stores inventory walks in Georgia. We are just in Atlanta, we finished about an hour ago. We had dinner at the store tonight. Hot Dogs and beans. Yum it made me feel awful though, how was your day?

Ross: It was great, Howard scored his first goal at the boy's hockey game today! We had spaghetti and meatballs. Rachel, I was thinking about moving to the suburbs to a house, we have a growing family and only 3 bedrooms in the apartment. Plus the schools are better and it will be better to raise our kids so they can play and run around in the backyard, maybe we could get a pool? One thing is for sure need more room, what do you think?

Rachel: I miss you guys and it makes me sad missing Howard's first goal, he knows Mommy is his biggest fan! I think we should take one thing at a time, maybe we could look at houses when I come back for the summer for a week?

Ross: Sure, that sounds good, Goodnight Rach Love you.

Rachel: Goodnight Ross, Love you.

Six months pass it is now July. In the meantime, life goes on as normal. With Ross taking care of the kids and Rachel working in Georgia. Rachel is preparing to go back to NYC for her summer vacation in the next week. She is now 30 weeks pregnant. Rachel is at her office

Rachel: Rachel Green speaking, how may I help you?

Rachel's supervisor: Hi Rachel it's me John Harris, I have some terrible news. The company is going bankrupt as we are bleeding red ink, sales are falling and the economy is looking like it is enter recession. We are closing all other offices expect NYC in case we survive but it is not likely and we are laying you off in the mean time. I am sorry, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the head office. I will email you and mail you a reference and it will be a glowing reference. You have been an outstanding employee Rachel and it has been a pleasure to watch you grow in the company. Best of luck in the future and on the pregnancy Rachel. Goodbye

As her supervisor hung up, Rachel was in shock and was extra emotional with the pregnancy. She started to break down and cry. Susan entered the office.

Susan: Rachel what's the matter? Is everything okay?

Rachel (her voice shaky): Susan I am so sorry; the company is going bankrupt and they are closing all the offices except NYC. We are getting laid off. It was great working with you.

Susan: Oh… That was not the news I was expecting to hear. Well I am going to help you pack up for NYC, let's go back to your apartment since we carpooled. I can get Jane to help out as well and she can drive me home later. You might as well leave for NYC earlier.

Rachel: Okay thanks I appreciate it

At Rachel's apartment, Jane arrives and they finish packing up.

Jane: Well that looks like that is it were all packed up. We are going to get going, I just wanted to say it was amazing to meet you Rachel and it was great to work with you. Me and Susan are going to miss you so much! Although I am still the better softball player.

Rachel: I am going to miss you ladies so much too! We have to keep in touch, here is my NYC phone number. Yes, you are the better softball player Jane, I was clumsy. Why do you think I was always chosen last? We had some good times.

Susan: Thanks Rachel, we promise to keep in touch. We will have to come to NYC and play some softball up there as well. Plus, we could meet all of your "city" friends that you talk about and Ross as well. Do you need a ride to the airport on Thursday? We would gladly drive!

Rachel: Thanks for the offer Susan, but I am getting a cab in the morning as it is an early flight that leaves at 8am. We have arranged for a moving company to move the stuff from here up to NYC.

Jane: Okay Rachel, well I think it is time to go

The three ladies start to cry and give one more group hug, they say their goodbyes. (For now?)

On Thursday night at Ross and Rachel's apartment, everyone is there for Rachel's surprise party including Joey and his girl friend Hannah from LA.

Ross: Okay everyone remembers it is a surprise party, Rachel is going to be home any minute now and we need to get ready, EVERYONE in position!

Emma: I am so excited!

Monica: I can't wait to see Rachel! Do they know the gender of the child?

Phoebe: Monica don't get too excited, she is probably going to be moody and fatter, she is pregnant you know. No like always they chose to keep it a secret. Will be interesting to see how they make 4 kids work in this apartment!

Rachel walks after turning the key turning the lights on as she walks in

Rachel: Why are the lights off? Hey Ross…

Everyone: SURPRISE!

Rachel: Oh my god, you guys! HI everyone, Ross you threw me I surprise party! Thanks so much you really the best husband.

Ross: Well I really am, were getting lunch ready now you are probably starving Rach.

Rachel: You know me too well honey.

Ross and Rachel embrace in a kiss. Monica, Chandler and the rest of the gang get the table all set out. The food is served and everyone digs in.

Rachel: Hi Joey how are thing's in LA? This must be Hannah your girlfriend?

Hannah: Hannah Reily, nice to meet you

Rachel: Nice to meet you Hannah, how long have you been going out for?

Hannah: 1 year, he really is the sweetest guy and likes to eat!

Joey: Things are going great in LA Rachel I am currently filming a movie called Car Chase about a nationwide wanted bank robber and his nation-wide car chase to escape the USA before he gets caught with the money. I really do love food and Hannah as well.

Rachel: Cool, mmm, OW, OW!

Joey: Rachel I know the food is delicious but I don't think it is supposed to hurt.

Ross: Rach, is everything okay?

Rachel: I think I am in going into labour or am in labour, from experience these are contractions. OW!

Monica: Rach it has only been exactly 31 weeks, wait that means your having a premature baby?!

Phoebe: My physic reader was right! She said that someone would give birth this week

Ross: We must get her to the hospital now!

They rush down to hail a cab and they help Rachel down to the elevator

End of Chapter, next chapter we will find out what happens at the hospital and will the Gellers move into the suburbs?