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Three months have passed and Ross will return to New York the next week. Rachel is in her office at Louis Vuitton with her boss, Gavin.

"So, are you willing to do that?"

"Sure, sure, Gavin."

"I'm so sorry to ask you this in the last minute, it was all settled to Monica go, but you know how it works, she has a small kid to take care of.

Rachel smiles at him.

"Yes. It's totally understandable. And yes I'll go. Thank you, Gavin, for your trust."

I'm sure you will do a great job and we're sending Sophie to help you."

"Well, perfect then."

Gavin is showing Rachel a schedule of all events she and Sophie will have to attend in Milan when her cell phone rings.

"Sorry, Gavin, I have to get this."

"Go ahead. I'll leave your schedule up here, anything you need call me and we solve.."

Rachel nods and picks up the phone.

"Hi, baby!" she says excitedly with a cute voice. Ross smiles at her cuteness. "Thought you would answer the phone."

"Sorry, is that Gavin and I were solving an important issue here. Everything's ok?"

"Yeah, everything's ok. Just tell me one thing, do you have time to have lunch with me at Chandler's?

"Uhmm, now it's noon. Give me half an hour, maybe? "

"Ok. We'll met there then."

"Wait for me, sweetie. If you get there before me, order that wine for us?"

"Sure, but please don't get carried away like last time." Rachel smiles remem Bering what happened last time she got a little carried away. "Don't start, If I remember correctly you liked to see me cheerful...a lot."

"Yeah, you were naughty that night. I lied it. Now I'll leave you alone. See you later, alligator."

"See ya."

Half an hour later Rachel enters the restaurant and sees Ross waiting for her. He smiles when he sees her and is greeted with a peck on the lips.

"Uhm, good morning to you too."

"Good mooorning. I didn't want to wake you up sooner."

"I know, I know, and thank you, I was really tired.

Rachel nods and Ross calls the waiter andasks for their meal.

"What is goin' on? You're so serious..." asks Rachel.

"Nothing. Don't worry."

"It's not true. Tell me, what happened?

"Well, the truth is that I'm already missing you."

Ross feels Rachel grabs his hand over the table and squeezes it slightly.

"Honey, we knew from the beginning that this would happen sooner or later and even then we went ahead, because ..."

"Because we really like each other."

"Yeah."

I don't want anything to change. I want to be there and be able to say that you're my girlfriend who is in Paris. That doesn't change.

I wouldn't expect less from you.

"Uhmm, Rach, I'll ask you something, and I'd be the happiest person if you accept."

"Okay..."

"Would you consider asking for a license from Louis Vuitton and go with me back to New York, spend some time?"

"Ross, I feel extremely flattered that you asked me to go with you, but today I committed myself to go to Rome and Milan to attend some events of LV there. I'll go instead of Monica. That was the issue that Gavin and I were discussing when you called."

"I see."

"I knew you would understand."

They keep lunching and talking about other issues besides Ross coming back to New York. Rachel returns to work apprehensive, she hadn't stopped to think about how close Ross's trip is and this is ma king her really sad, how she ever imagined.

A week after, Ross is with his arms wrapped around Rachel, who has her back to him and her head resting on his shoulder near the boarding area at Charles De Gaulle airport. Monica, Chandler and Daniel are also there. Rachel is tense and her eyes filled with tears, but she holds them with all her strength. She doesn't want to show how this situation is being difficult for her. They all have heard at least two calls to Ross's flight. When they hear the last call, Rachel is released from his arms and he says goodbye to Monica and Chandler hugging them. Then Daniel also embraces his uncle.

"Come back soon, uncle Ross! I will miss your dinosaurs stories."

"He's just a little child, but he knows what he's saying. Come back soon, big brother!" says a tearful Monica.

They hug again and by this time Rachel can no longer hold her tears that stream down her face. Ross approaches and wipe them with a tissue while Rachel looks at him.

"Done. Much more beautiful without crying."

Rachel smiles a little and cannot say anything. Ross holds her tightly, not wanting to let go anymore. Ross caresses her back and then grabs her face between his hands.

"You will see, honey, when you least expect we'll be together again."

Rachel nods and kisses him. Ross is all smiles when he hears her whisper in his ear "I love you". Ross gives her an intense kiss and grabs her face between his hands.

"I do love you." she reassures.

"I'm the happiest man on Earth now and I love you too for the good things you've bring to my life and for all the rest."

They exchange another warm embrace. Then Ross enters the departure lounge without looking back. Monica approaches Rachel and tell her that everything will be fine.