You remind me I live in a shell safe from the past…and doin okay but not very well…

No jolts or surprises , no crisis arises , my life goes along on as should it's all very nice, but not very good

And I'm ready to take a chance again , ready to put my love on the line with you.

Been living with nothing to show for it…you get what you get when you go for it.

And I'm ready to take a chance with you….

Rachel Green stood talking as she watched the man across the room. She glanced at him for the longest time. He had the most gorgeous brown eyes set off with unusually thick lashes for a man. His hair was neatly styled and gelled into place. His smile was warm and loving. Today he was attired in a formal tuxedo, but he was always usually dressed very nicely ,in either a suit and tie or a nice sweater and pants.

She noticed him walking toward her. He had the most peaceful look on his face. It was as if he knew what was going to happen next.

"Rach, how are you doing? Are you tired ? Maybe you should sit down? Would you like a cold drink?" he said as he led her to a chair.

"I would like a diet coke." she smiled. "Thank you Ross." As he walked away she noticed the parts of him that attracted her the most . The nice tight ass and the long, strong legs. How could she not think of giving him another chance?

"Lots of ice ." he smiled.

"Ross, sit down." Rachel asked. "Now I have been thinking about this baby and us business. I am willing to give us another shot. But we are going to have to lay down some ground rules okay?"

"Okay." Ross said.

"First of all, I want to take this slow. We can date and stuff, but no proposals or wedding talk until I say so. I want to make sure this is going to work. Second, If I happen to have a guy look at me or say something to me, I don't want you to freak out or get jealous. "

"Okay." said Ross.

"I want to be able to trust you or this isn't going to work at all. I want the same things that you want. If you can do that, then I think we can give us another try. First , we'll start dating again." Rachel said.

"Guys , Monica wants you." said Chandler as he walked over to the couple.

"Okay." said Rachel as she straightened her dress. With a new understanding, Rachel and Ross rejoined their friends.

"Come on you guys dance." said Monica. "This is my day and I want to see everyone happy."

"Shall we Miss Green?" said Ross as he extended his hand.

"Delighted Dr. Geller." Rachel coyly smiled as she joined them on the dance floor.

Attired in a tennis outfit, Joey danced next to them with the beautiful Mona in his arms.

"Hey guys, this is Mona." announced Joey.

"We've already met, " said Mona disgusted.

As Chandler and Monica danced, they eyed the couple.

"I really think this is it." said Monica.

"They do look happy." smiled Chandler. "I haven't seen him this happy since they were dating. Not even with Emily."

"It's just a matter of time." said Monica as she laid her head on her new husband's shoulders.

Rachel silently closed her eyes and laid her head on his shoulders. She could feel life stirring inside of her. It was as if time turned back and they were still young and in love. Yes, they would give it another chance.

And I'm ready to take a chance again…

Ready to take a chance again with you….

With you…

And all Rachel could hear was the beating of two hearts…her baby's and the man she loved …for her and Ross' hearts were now beating as one.

The song is an old Barry Manilow song …written by Charles Fox called Ready to Take a Chance Again….

Thanks for all the great reviews…next for the first time in four years, Rachel and Ross go on a date.