(The Next Week)
Ross and Rachel are preparing to go for their second Ultrasound and hopefully find out the sex of their baby. Isabella is being minded at Monica and Chandler's Apartment.
Rachel, came out from the bedroom having strangely bloomed in the past week, Her Belly was now big enough that she could comfortably wear some of her old Maternity Clothes. She was wearing ¾ Jeans and a Blue Short sleeved top, both courtesy of Prada's New Maternity Range.
"Are you ready to go and play and Aunty Monica's now Honey?" said Rachel, bending down on Isabella's play mat.
"Emmy?" said Isabella.
"Yep, You can go and play with Emma, Lily and Riley," replied Rachel "First we'll go and get your bag ok?"
Rachel stood up and Isabella grabbed her hand tightly. They walked slowly through to the Nursery, Isabella taking tentative little steps. She had not yet mastered walking alone.
"We need some diapers, change of clothes, Blanky. What else is there?" said Rachel, standing and scratching her head.
"Juice?" Isabella suggested.
"Clever Girl. We can't forget your juice can we?" said Rachel. She was amazed at how much Isabella had progressed since she turned one. She now knew 6 words, Momma, Daddy, Emmy (Emma), Juice, Blanky and Dino (Ross taught her that one).
"Ok" said Rachel, as she put a bottle of Juice in her bag "Well we're ready let's go and see if Daddy's ready"
They walked through to Ross and Rachel's bedroom where Ross was talking to one of the Professors at his work loudly.
"Ross Honey" whispered Rachel.
Ross put his hand up to silence her and continued talking.
"Whoa! Don't put your hand up to me Ross Geller. Get off that phone right now. We have an Ultrasound in half an hour" snapped Rachel.
"I'm sorry, I've got to go now," said Ross into the phone "Doctors Appointment, Yeah she's nearly 5 months. Well thankyou very much. Good Bye"
"I'm sorry Sweetie, That was an important call but I'm ready now," said Ross sweetly. "Lucky for you" muttered Rachel, as she grabbed her purse and they headed out the door.
(Monica and Chandler's Apartment)
Complete Chaos. Chandler has been up all night with a stomach bug and it now appears that Lily and Riley has caught it too as they both just vomited all over their bouncers. Monica is pacing round the apartment trying to shush the crying babies while bouncing Emma's bouncer every time she passes to keep her entertained and checking on Chandler to make sure he is still alive.
Rachel and Ross enter the apartment.
"Hey Mon" said Ross, putting Isabella's bag on the side bench.
"What are you guys doing here?" Monica asked, slightly panicked.
"You guys are minding Isabella while we go to out Ultrasound remember..Honey what is that all over your sweater?" said Rachel, coming for a closer look.
"It's Vomit," replied Monica bluntly. "Chandler got a stomach bug and now these two have it, Emma's due for a feed and I'm covered in spew"
"Eww" said Ross, moving away.
"I completely forgot I was babysitting her," said Monica "I am so sorry"
"That's ok. Oh you poor thing" said Rachel, "Here, Give me Riley and you go and feed Emma. Ross you take Lily"
"What. I don't want to catch some stomach bug," said Ross.
"Ross. Would you take your Niece please?" said Rachel "Now!"
"Ok" said Ross, taking Lily from Monica's Arms.
"Thankyou" said Monica "I'm just gonna go and change my sweater. One second"
"See" said Rachel, rocking Riley gently "They aren't even throwing up"
"Yeah." said Ross, holding Lily away from his body "Projectile Vomit straight into my mouth"
"Ok" said Monica, returning from the bedroom. "Chandler's asleep. Once I feed Emma she'll be due for a nap and then I will only have to get Lily and Riley to sleep"
"Well you might be in luck," said Rachel "Look's like Riley's nodding off already"
"Oh thank god," said Monica, now sitting on the couch feeding Emma "I haven't had a moment of peace with them. It's all Vomit, Vomit, Vomit"
"We'll put these two in the Nursery ok Sweetie?" said Rachel
"Thanks so much," said Monica gratefully.
Ross and Rachel returned from the Nursery and saw Isabella standing up at the couch watching Monica breastfeed.
Rachel laughed. "You know what Honey. We will take Isabella ok?"
"Are you sure? I mean she can stay here if she doesn't mind. y'know this!" said Monica, waving her hands around her. The apartment was a pigsty. Surprise Surprise.
"It's fine," said Ross "We don't want her to catch any bugs anyways"
"You two might have caught it already, just from being in here" said Monica.
"Oh don't worry about it. I already throw up twice a day anyways, A few more times won't worry me" said Rachel jokingly.
"Are you ok here now?" asked Rach "Because our appointments in twenty minute and we need to get going"
"We'll be fine. At least I have three asleep. 1 to go and I'm breezy," replied Monica "I'm sorry I didn't call and let you guys know"
"Don't worry about it" said Rachel, reaching down and picking up Isabella "Now just call us if you want us to come and get Emma so she doesn't get sick as well ok?"
"I will," said Monica "Thanks you guys"
"No worries. Bye" called Ross and Rachel as they headed out the door.
(Ob/Gyn's Office)
Ross and Rachel are waiting for Dr Long to come and do the Ultrasound. Ross is looking at the photos on the wall, while Isabella plays with her teddy up on the Exam table with Rachel.
"Gosh some of these babies are ugly," said Ross.
"Ross!" exclaimed Rachel "That's not very nice. We are just fortunate that we have been blessed with a beautiful baby"
"Yeah and I bet you most of these parents think their baby is really cute too" said Ross.
"You are so mean," said Rachel "Isabella, Why did we have to get stuck with a mean one?"
Dr Long entered the room.
"Hi Dr Long. How are you?" said Rachel, motioning to Ross to take Isabella and lying down comfortably.
"I'm fine thanks Rachel. How have you been?" asked Dr Long.
"Pretty good" replied Rachel "I've been having some Braxton Hicks and the usual morning sickness but other then that I'm feeling ok"
"That's good to hear," said Dr Long "Shall we do the Ultrasound now?"
"Definitely" said Rachel, lifting up her gown so Dr Long could spread the Jelly on her stomach.
"That's cold," said Rachel, as the scope touched her stomach.
Dr Long turned on the machine and their Baby popped up on the screen.
"Wow" said Rachel "It's gotten so big since last time"
Ross grabbed hold of her hand and they both stared at the screen. The baby was moving around and waving its hand.
"Everything looks fantastic," said Dr Long moving the scope across her stomach. "Heartbeat is very strong which is excellent" She positioned it and pressed a button, which took a picture.
"So everything is fine then?" asked Ross.
"Perfect" replied Dr Long. "Now about the sex?"
Rachel looked at Ross, because after their discussion last time, She didn't want to just jump in and say 'yes' without asking him first.
"Do you wanna find out Honey?" Rachel asked, squeezing his hand gently.
Ross leaned in and kissed her "Yes. Whatever makes you happy Rach"
"Thankyou" said Rachel, turning to face Dr Long "We'd like to know the sex"
"Ok, Well if you look right here you should be able to tell yourself," said Dr Long, pointing at the screen.
Ross and Rachel leaned forward and peered at the screen.
"A Girl?" Ross asked inquiringly.
Rachel was still staring at the screen. She could never make out anything on these Ultrasound Machines. "I don't know. What is it Dr Long?" "Congratulations, in 4 months you're going to have a Baby...Girl," said Dr Long, smiling widely.
Rachel gasped and brought her hand to her mouth "A Girl? It's really a girl?"
"It's really a girl," said Dr Long.
Rachel burst into tears "I knew it" she sobbed.
"Wow" said Ross "Another Little Girl"
Ross bent down and picked up Isabella who was playing on the floor. "There's your baby Sister Isabella," he said, pointing at the screen.
"Emmy?" she asked pointing at the screen.
Rachel laughed, "No that's not Emma Honey, This is your baby sister"
"Would you to like a copy of this video?" Dr Long asked.
"Oh absolutely" said Ross.
"That's fine. Now Rachel I would actually like to perform a few blood tests on you today if that's ok with you?" said Dr Long
"Why? What's wrong?" asked Rachel.
"Just a few routine tests because you are nearly 35 and there is a higher risk of Downs Syndrome and other such things," replied Dr Long.
"Ok. If you say so and I'm nearly 34 not 35" said Rachel. "I hate needles"
"Honey, You'll be fine," said Ross "I'll hold your hand if you want"
(Phoebe and Joey's Apartment)
Joey is sitting watching a Knicks Game with Dylan. Dylan's got his Little Knicks Outfit on and is quietly dozing while Joey explains the game to him. Joey just keeps on talking not noticing that Dylan has fallen asleep until he hears some soft snoring coming from him.
"Hey!" said Joey "Dylan, Wake up!"
"Joey, you don't wake a sleeping baby honey," said Pheeb's "If he wakes up he'll scream bloody murder and it's nearly his naptime anyway"
"But we were just getting to the good parts" moaned Joey "All I wanted to do was explain the game to my little man but No, He's gotta fall asleep now doesn't he!"
"He's a Baby. That's what baby's do," explained Phoebe "God, He's only 3 months old anyway. You probably made him go to sleep with your boring conversation"
They were interrupted by a knock at the door.
"You'll have to get that Joe. I really need the bathroom," said Phoebe, heading towards the toilet.
Joey sighed and heaved his body out of the Recliner Chair, placing Dylan in his bouncer on the way to the door.
He opened the door and a woman threw herself at him, kissing him on the lips.
"HEY!" exclaimed Joey, pushing her away "Who the hell are you?"
"I've missed you so much" the woman murmured into his shoulder.
"Well tell me who the hell you are and then I'll tell you if I missed you too" said Joey, standing an arms length away. He didn't recognise this girl at all.
"It's me Joey," said the woman "How can you not know who I am?"
"Bad Memory" said Joey "Who are you and what d you want from me?"
"Kate! Remember from the play. We had a fantastic couple of days together and then I moved to LA and you said that you would wait for me" said the Woman "I'm back now so we can begin our life together"
"Hold on!" said Joey, holding up his hands. "First of all, I never said I'd wait for you Kate, You left without even thinking of me. Second of all, I'm not the Joey Tribbiani you used to know anymore"
"But you still love me don't you?" asked Kate, throwing her arms around Joey just as Phoebe walked out form the bathroom.
"What's going on here?" Phoebe asked "And why are your hands all over my boyfriend?"
Dylan, who was woken during all the commotion, started crying in his bouncer. Phoebe walked over and picked him up, cradling him in her arms.
"Your Boyfriend? What's going on here?" asked Kate "I come back and find my boyfriend with someone else and he has a baby!!"
"Your Boyfriend????" exclaimed Phoebe "Joey, What does this crazy women want from us?"
"Pheeb's, this is Kate. Remember how I met her during that play ages ago. The one who moved to LA and left me" explained Joey.
"Oh that Bitch" said Phoebe "Yeah I remember her"
"Whoa. Did you just call me a bitch?" Kate asked menacingly.
"Yeah. I think so," replied Phoebe "Now you've got 1 minute to get your butt out of our apartment or you're really going to regret it"
"I'm not leaving here without Joey. Joey, you said you'd wait for me. You loved me," said Kate, turning around and staring into Joey's eyes.
"I never said that. I slept with a ton of woman after you anyways" said Joey "And that was years ago. I'm with Phoebe now and we have a baby. I don't love you anymore Kate"
"I don't believe that Joey" said Kate "Remember that amazing night we had, right there in that bedroom?"
"Oh god" muttered Phoebe
"Kate, for the last time. I don't know what crazy pills you've been taking but we were over when you left for LA. I love Phoebe now" said Joey, almost feeling sorry for this crazy lady standing in front of him. She was definitely not the Kate that he used to know.
"Did you hear that? He loves me now so I'm gonna give you one more minute to get out of here or else" said Phoebe, moving towards Kate.
Kate started crying and ran out of the apartment.
"Phew" said Joey wiping his brow "I'm sweating"
"Why did she come back?" asked Phoebe
"Because she's crazy and she thought that after all these years I would still love her" replied Joey "But she's very wrong because I'm in love with you"
"Oh that's so sweet," said Phoebe "I was afraid I was going to have to kick some ass for a second there"
"You would have kicked her butt for me?" asked Joey
"Of course" replied Phoebe "One thing I learned on the streets, never let anyone step into your territory and never eat anything from the dumpster. I learned that one the hard way though"
"I love you Phoebe," said Joey, kissing her gently.
"I love you too Joey Tribbiani" replied Phoebe.
(Cut to Central Perk) Ross, Rachel and Isabella are there, occupying the couch. Rachel is staring at the Ultrasound picture.
"I knew it was a girl," said Rachel "I just had this feeling"
"I thought it was a boy" Ross admitted "Dad's instinct I suppose you could say"
"I really wanna go over to Monica and Chandler's to tell them but I don't want to risk getting any bugs," said Rachel
"Do you want me to go and call Monica and see how things are? They might be feeling better by now" said Ross.
"That'd be great Honey," said Rachel, kissing him as he got up off the couch. "I need to feed Isabella anyway"
"Be back in a minute" said Ross.
"Bella Come here Honey," said Rachel, putting her arms out for Bella who was sitting on the Little Stage area, looking out the window. She crawled over to her Mommy and Rachel opened a tin of Baby Food for her but it was too cold. She quickly grabbed Gunther who was walking past.
"Gunther, Would you be able to put this in the Microwave for about 30 seconds?" Rachel asked.
"Sure Rachel" said Gunther, before thinking to himself. 'Anything for you my love'
Rachel pulled Isabella onto the couch next to her and they waited for Gunther to come back.
"Here you are Rachel," he said when he returned, handing her the Jar.
"Thanks Gunther. You're a Sweetie" Rachel said. Hey did you want to see a picture of our baby?"
"I don't mind," said Gunther, leaning over the couch for a better look and inhaling the smell coming from Rachel's hair "Coconuts" he thought.
"See. Isn't she beautiful? It's another girl, " said Rachel proudly.
"Cute" said Gunther 'Just like you" he thought.
Ross then came back and sat down on the couch.
"I was just showing Gunther the ultrasound picture," said Rachel.
"Great" replied Ross "Gunther, Can I grab a cup of Coffee please?"
"No" said Gunther, walking away. Ross raised his eyebrows then shrugged his shoulders "I'll juts drink your then Honey"
"No you won't" said Rachel, grabbing the cup out of his hands.
"Monica said that the Babies haven't been sick since this morning and Chandler's feeling much better so we can go around in a few hours if we want" said Ross "She want's to clean the house first"
"She's always on the go" said Rachel, as she carefully spooned food into Isabella's mouth. "Well we'll go around then. I really want to show her the Ultrasound and tell her about the baby"
"Mmmm About that" said Ross slowly.
"What about that?" said Rachel. "You told her we were having a girl didn't you?"
"Sort of" said Ross "I'm sorry Honey. I didn't know you wanted to tell her and it's my news too. I was excited"
"Thunder Stealer" said Rachel jokingly. "Oh well. I'll just tell her again when we get there won't I"
"If you want to repeat the news then I guess you can," replied Ross.
Rachel slapped him across the arm "I can because you spoiled it for me" she said "Now feed our daughter while I use the bathroom for the hundredth time"
"Yes your highness" said Ross under his breath as Rachel lifted her body off the couch and headed through to the bathroom.
(Monica and Chandler's Apartment)
Joey, Phoebe and Dylan are visiting. Chandler is feeling much better and is as good as new.
"So I answered the door and Kate was there," said Joey to Chandler.
"Kate? As in hot Kate that you were in love with until she left you for LA?" asked Chandler.
"Yeah! She threw herself at me and started kissing me and I didn't know what to do for a second there" said Joey
"What did you do?" asked Chandler.
"Well, I pushed her away from me and asked her who the hell she was because I didn't recognize her" said Joey "Then she told me she loved me and wanted us to begin our life together"
"I can't believe this. Hot Kate comes back from LA looking for you. You are so lucky," said Chandler, checking to make sure Monica's not listening. "She was VERY, very hot"
"Yeah. If I weren't with Phoebe I would be lucky.Maybe. She actually seemed a little crazier then when I last saw her. Must be that wild LA partying scene or something, I don't know," replied Joey "Hey did you watch the Knicks game?"
"No, I was in bed. But you know what I realized?" replied Chandler "We haven't been to a Knicks Game since these babies were born. That is like 3 looonnng months"
"I didn't realize," said Joey "We better go next week hey?"
"Yeah. We can take Riley and Dylan with us, teach them a thing or two" said Chandler
-Cut to Monica and Phoebe who are out on the Balcony, getting some fresh air.
"And she's telling him how much she loves him blah blah blah and I was like 'Bitch, You've got one minute to get out of our Apartment or else I'm gonna kick your ass" said Phoebe "I scared her good"
"Really? You said that?" asked Monica.
"Yeah. No chippy's going to come into my house and try and take away my boyfriend" replied Phoebe.
"Good for you" said Monica, as they headed back inside.
They had just reached the kitchen when Ross and Rachel opened the front door.
"Pheeb's, Monica, I'm having a girl," screamed Rachel as soon as she was inside.
"Wow" said Phoebe, pulling her into a hug "Congratulations Rach"
"I already knew Honey," said Monica, joining in the hug.
"I know. Ross spoiled it but I wanted to tell you again," said Rachel "I'm so excited"
"What about a Congratulations for me" said Ross, standing at the sidelines "I helped make her too"
"Yeah" said Monica and Phoebe, turning back to Rachel.
Ross slunk away, defeated and sat with Joey and Chandler on the couch.
"So another girl hey?" said Joey.
"Yeah" replied Ross.
"You poor bastard" said Chandler.
"Two girls. That's gotta suck" said Joey.
"You've got two girls too Chandler" said Ross "Remember"
"Yeah but I've got a son too so HA" replied Chandler.
"I already have a son," said Ross "You remember Ben don't you?"
Chandler and Joey looked at each other "Of course. How could we ever forget Ben?"
"You forgot I had Ben didn't you?" asked Ross.
"Little Bit" replied Joey and Chandler.
"There's so many kids floating round here these days I get confused" said Joey "You people need to stop making babies"
Rachel came over and sat on Ross's lap on the couch.
He stifled a yelp with his fingers as she sat down. She was slightly heaver these days but still had a bony butt.
"So do you guys wanna see the Ultrasound Video?" she asked.
"Sure" said Chandler "Great" said Joey, both pulling bored faces behind her back.
Monica and Phoebe both came and sat down to watch the video too. Isabella was sitting in Monica's lap, playing with her hair. Rachel popped the tape in "Here we go"
The baby popped up on the screen.
"There she is" said Rachel proudly. "Isn't she gorgeous"
"Yeah. Beautiful" said Chandler "Even though all I see are wavy black lines but still"
"Wavy Black lines my ass," said Rachel, getting back up and pointing at the TV. "There's her hand. See waving around there. There are her shoulders and head" Ross had pointed everything out to her at the Doctors so now she knew what she was looking at.
"Oh I see," said Monica "She's beautiful guys"
"Thankyou" said Ross.
"There's her little Vagina," said Rachel.
"Hey!!" said Joey "We don't need to be knowing that"
"Grow up Joey" said Monica.
The tape paused which meant it was finished and Rachel got up and took it out, putting it back in it's case.
Crying was heard from the Nursery where Dylan was also resting.
"I bet that it's either Dylan, Riley, Emma or Lily crying" said Phoebe "Who wants to bet with me?"
"We'll be fine Pheeb's," said Monica, as she got up and her, Rachel and Phoebe went into the Nursery.
"Before I forget, we need to get you guys some Tux's for the wedding" said Ross.
"What wedding?" asked Joey
"Mine and Rachel's Wedding" snapped Ross "In 4 months"
"Oh that Wedding" said Joey "I'm just gonna wear the same one I wear for Monica and Chandler's if that's all right with you?"
"You didn't wear a Tux at our Wedding" said Chandler
"I didn't?" asked Joey
"No you were your costume from that War movie you were filming at the time," replied Chandler "How could you not remember that? You had blood and gashes all over it"
"Oh yeah. I did to," said Joey after a bit of thought "Well I guess I'll be needing something new then"
"I want something new too" said Chandler.
"Great. We'll have a look sometime soon then ok?" said Ross.
"Yep. Sure" said Joey "Now shut up coz the game's back on"
(Ross and Rachel's Apartment-Night time)
They're in Bed. Ross is reading as usual and Rachel's staring at the pages of 'What to expect when you're Expecting' and thinking hard.
"Honey?" said Rachel.
"Yeah?" said Ross, not taking his eyes away from his book.
"Never Mind" said Rachel "Keep reading"
"Ok" said Ross.
Rachel sighed. He was supposed to say something like "No what were you going to say Sweetie?" He was supposed to take some interest in his Fiancée.
She put her book on the nightstand and leaned over and began to kiss his stomach and chest through his T-Shirt. Moving slowly downwards.
"Rach, I've got to finish this book for my lecture tomorrow" said Ross.
"Fine" said Rachel as she moved back over to her side of the bed.
She was so horny it wasn't funny and he wasn't interested. This happened to her at this exact time when she was Pregnant with Isabella only at that time she had no one to satisfy her cravings and now she does and he's not interested.
She sat back, leaning her head against the headboard glumly. Her hands resting on her stomach, feeling her Little Girl kicking. She thought to her self 'I'm wearing this short and sexy satin nightgown. Why doesn't he want me? Is he crazy?' Then it hit her; he didn't want to have sex with her now that her belly was sticking out. He wasn't attracted to her anymore because she was fat.
"Ross, Why don't you want to have sex with me?" she said suddenly, beginning to cry "Is it because I'm not attractive to you now that I'm fat?"
Ross put his book down immediately and drew her into his arms.
"God No. Oh Rach" he said, "You're not fat and you are so attractive. You will never be unattractive to me. You're the most beautiful woman in the world"
"Then why won't you have sex with me?" she wailed "I need you so bad right now and I'm throwing myself at you and your not interested"
"What? Are you like Horny or something?" said Ross.
"YES!" said Rachel "My hormones are crazy right now and I'm as horny as hell and I try to initiate something with you and you don't want me"
"I didn't know it was like that," said Ross "We can have sex if you want"
"No I don't want you to have sex with me just because I'm complaining that I'm horny. I want you to have sex with me because you want to but you don't now that I'm fat. I don't turn you on anymore do I? Asked Rachel.
"Great! This means no sex on the Wedding Night because I'm going to be twice as big then"
"Rachel Stop. It's not that I think your fat. I think you're beautiful and I love they way you look when you are pregnant. It's nothing like that," said Ross, looking at his hands.
"Then what is it?" asked Rachel, getting kinda antsy.
"I'm scared.I'm scared that we'll hurt the baby if we do anything" said Ross "I mean she's bigger now then when we last had sex and everything. She might be scared if she sees something big coming towards her"
"Oh thank god for that," said Rachel "Ross, Do you think that I would be trying to get you to have sex with me if I knew that it could hurt the baby?"
"I suppose not" Ross replied.
"It won't hurt the baby in any way," said Rachel "As long as you're gentle"
"Really?" asked Ross "Coz I don't wanna be responsible if she's brain damaged or something because my penis hit her in the head"
Rachel laughed "Look, Don't worry about it if you're really that worried. I can wait until you can ask the Doctor or whatever. I didn't have sex the whole time when I was feeling like this with Isabella"
"You had this with Isabella?" said Ross.
"Oh Yeah. I was so horny for about a month there. I needed a man but of course there wasn't one so I just got over it" replied Rachel.
"You could have asked me," said Ross.
"Yeah. Like you would have had sex with me again. We weren't even together," said Rachel
"I would have because I was still in love with you," said Ross "I was in love with you when we did it and you got pregnant but I was too scared to say anything. I was kind of hoping that after you did fall pregnant you would feel the same and maybe initiate something"
"I did," said Rachel "I spent the whole first half of my pregnancy wishing that you were with me. Wishing that you were lying in bed next to me, feeling her kicking etc but then we moved in together and you were semi- there so it was ok, you just weren't sharing my bed"
"I'm just glad I can be around for this one then," said Ross, leaning over and kissing her passionately.
"Me too" Rachel replied.
"And I don't want you to go through what you did with Isabella" said Ross.
Rachel looked at him as he gently lay on top of her and began kissing her everywhere, all over her body. This what exactly what she needed.
"Ross" she whispered as he lifted her nightgown over her head. "Thank you"
He looked deep into her eyes and said "I'd do anything for you. I love you so much"
"I love you too" said Rachel.
Suddenly they both felt the baby kicking in between them. Ross gasped, "What if she knows what we are doing?"
"She owes her life to what we are about to do" said Rachel "Now get back to business"
Ross leaned down and spoke to her stomach "Go Back to sleep Baby Girl" before continuing on from before.
Ross and Rachel are preparing to go for their second Ultrasound and hopefully find out the sex of their baby. Isabella is being minded at Monica and Chandler's Apartment.
Rachel, came out from the bedroom having strangely bloomed in the past week, Her Belly was now big enough that she could comfortably wear some of her old Maternity Clothes. She was wearing ¾ Jeans and a Blue Short sleeved top, both courtesy of Prada's New Maternity Range.
"Are you ready to go and play and Aunty Monica's now Honey?" said Rachel, bending down on Isabella's play mat.
"Emmy?" said Isabella.
"Yep, You can go and play with Emma, Lily and Riley," replied Rachel "First we'll go and get your bag ok?"
Rachel stood up and Isabella grabbed her hand tightly. They walked slowly through to the Nursery, Isabella taking tentative little steps. She had not yet mastered walking alone.
"We need some diapers, change of clothes, Blanky. What else is there?" said Rachel, standing and scratching her head.
"Juice?" Isabella suggested.
"Clever Girl. We can't forget your juice can we?" said Rachel. She was amazed at how much Isabella had progressed since she turned one. She now knew 6 words, Momma, Daddy, Emmy (Emma), Juice, Blanky and Dino (Ross taught her that one).
"Ok" said Rachel, as she put a bottle of Juice in her bag "Well we're ready let's go and see if Daddy's ready"
They walked through to Ross and Rachel's bedroom where Ross was talking to one of the Professors at his work loudly.
"Ross Honey" whispered Rachel.
Ross put his hand up to silence her and continued talking.
"Whoa! Don't put your hand up to me Ross Geller. Get off that phone right now. We have an Ultrasound in half an hour" snapped Rachel.
"I'm sorry, I've got to go now," said Ross into the phone "Doctors Appointment, Yeah she's nearly 5 months. Well thankyou very much. Good Bye"
"I'm sorry Sweetie, That was an important call but I'm ready now," said Ross sweetly. "Lucky for you" muttered Rachel, as she grabbed her purse and they headed out the door.
(Monica and Chandler's Apartment)
Complete Chaos. Chandler has been up all night with a stomach bug and it now appears that Lily and Riley has caught it too as they both just vomited all over their bouncers. Monica is pacing round the apartment trying to shush the crying babies while bouncing Emma's bouncer every time she passes to keep her entertained and checking on Chandler to make sure he is still alive.
Rachel and Ross enter the apartment.
"Hey Mon" said Ross, putting Isabella's bag on the side bench.
"What are you guys doing here?" Monica asked, slightly panicked.
"You guys are minding Isabella while we go to out Ultrasound remember..Honey what is that all over your sweater?" said Rachel, coming for a closer look.
"It's Vomit," replied Monica bluntly. "Chandler got a stomach bug and now these two have it, Emma's due for a feed and I'm covered in spew"
"Eww" said Ross, moving away.
"I completely forgot I was babysitting her," said Monica "I am so sorry"
"That's ok. Oh you poor thing" said Rachel, "Here, Give me Riley and you go and feed Emma. Ross you take Lily"
"What. I don't want to catch some stomach bug," said Ross.
"Ross. Would you take your Niece please?" said Rachel "Now!"
"Ok" said Ross, taking Lily from Monica's Arms.
"Thankyou" said Monica "I'm just gonna go and change my sweater. One second"
"See" said Rachel, rocking Riley gently "They aren't even throwing up"
"Yeah." said Ross, holding Lily away from his body "Projectile Vomit straight into my mouth"
"Ok" said Monica, returning from the bedroom. "Chandler's asleep. Once I feed Emma she'll be due for a nap and then I will only have to get Lily and Riley to sleep"
"Well you might be in luck," said Rachel "Look's like Riley's nodding off already"
"Oh thank god," said Monica, now sitting on the couch feeding Emma "I haven't had a moment of peace with them. It's all Vomit, Vomit, Vomit"
"We'll put these two in the Nursery ok Sweetie?" said Rachel
"Thanks so much," said Monica gratefully.
Ross and Rachel returned from the Nursery and saw Isabella standing up at the couch watching Monica breastfeed.
Rachel laughed. "You know what Honey. We will take Isabella ok?"
"Are you sure? I mean she can stay here if she doesn't mind. y'know this!" said Monica, waving her hands around her. The apartment was a pigsty. Surprise Surprise.
"It's fine," said Ross "We don't want her to catch any bugs anyways"
"You two might have caught it already, just from being in here" said Monica.
"Oh don't worry about it. I already throw up twice a day anyways, A few more times won't worry me" said Rachel jokingly.
"Are you ok here now?" asked Rach "Because our appointments in twenty minute and we need to get going"
"We'll be fine. At least I have three asleep. 1 to go and I'm breezy," replied Monica "I'm sorry I didn't call and let you guys know"
"Don't worry about it" said Rachel, reaching down and picking up Isabella "Now just call us if you want us to come and get Emma so she doesn't get sick as well ok?"
"I will," said Monica "Thanks you guys"
"No worries. Bye" called Ross and Rachel as they headed out the door.
(Ob/Gyn's Office)
Ross and Rachel are waiting for Dr Long to come and do the Ultrasound. Ross is looking at the photos on the wall, while Isabella plays with her teddy up on the Exam table with Rachel.
"Gosh some of these babies are ugly," said Ross.
"Ross!" exclaimed Rachel "That's not very nice. We are just fortunate that we have been blessed with a beautiful baby"
"Yeah and I bet you most of these parents think their baby is really cute too" said Ross.
"You are so mean," said Rachel "Isabella, Why did we have to get stuck with a mean one?"
Dr Long entered the room.
"Hi Dr Long. How are you?" said Rachel, motioning to Ross to take Isabella and lying down comfortably.
"I'm fine thanks Rachel. How have you been?" asked Dr Long.
"Pretty good" replied Rachel "I've been having some Braxton Hicks and the usual morning sickness but other then that I'm feeling ok"
"That's good to hear," said Dr Long "Shall we do the Ultrasound now?"
"Definitely" said Rachel, lifting up her gown so Dr Long could spread the Jelly on her stomach.
"That's cold," said Rachel, as the scope touched her stomach.
Dr Long turned on the machine and their Baby popped up on the screen.
"Wow" said Rachel "It's gotten so big since last time"
Ross grabbed hold of her hand and they both stared at the screen. The baby was moving around and waving its hand.
"Everything looks fantastic," said Dr Long moving the scope across her stomach. "Heartbeat is very strong which is excellent" She positioned it and pressed a button, which took a picture.
"So everything is fine then?" asked Ross.
"Perfect" replied Dr Long. "Now about the sex?"
Rachel looked at Ross, because after their discussion last time, She didn't want to just jump in and say 'yes' without asking him first.
"Do you wanna find out Honey?" Rachel asked, squeezing his hand gently.
Ross leaned in and kissed her "Yes. Whatever makes you happy Rach"
"Thankyou" said Rachel, turning to face Dr Long "We'd like to know the sex"
"Ok, Well if you look right here you should be able to tell yourself," said Dr Long, pointing at the screen.
Ross and Rachel leaned forward and peered at the screen.
"A Girl?" Ross asked inquiringly.
Rachel was still staring at the screen. She could never make out anything on these Ultrasound Machines. "I don't know. What is it Dr Long?" "Congratulations, in 4 months you're going to have a Baby...Girl," said Dr Long, smiling widely.
Rachel gasped and brought her hand to her mouth "A Girl? It's really a girl?"
"It's really a girl," said Dr Long.
Rachel burst into tears "I knew it" she sobbed.
"Wow" said Ross "Another Little Girl"
Ross bent down and picked up Isabella who was playing on the floor. "There's your baby Sister Isabella," he said, pointing at the screen.
"Emmy?" she asked pointing at the screen.
Rachel laughed, "No that's not Emma Honey, This is your baby sister"
"Would you to like a copy of this video?" Dr Long asked.
"Oh absolutely" said Ross.
"That's fine. Now Rachel I would actually like to perform a few blood tests on you today if that's ok with you?" said Dr Long
"Why? What's wrong?" asked Rachel.
"Just a few routine tests because you are nearly 35 and there is a higher risk of Downs Syndrome and other such things," replied Dr Long.
"Ok. If you say so and I'm nearly 34 not 35" said Rachel. "I hate needles"
"Honey, You'll be fine," said Ross "I'll hold your hand if you want"
(Phoebe and Joey's Apartment)
Joey is sitting watching a Knicks Game with Dylan. Dylan's got his Little Knicks Outfit on and is quietly dozing while Joey explains the game to him. Joey just keeps on talking not noticing that Dylan has fallen asleep until he hears some soft snoring coming from him.
"Hey!" said Joey "Dylan, Wake up!"
"Joey, you don't wake a sleeping baby honey," said Pheeb's "If he wakes up he'll scream bloody murder and it's nearly his naptime anyway"
"But we were just getting to the good parts" moaned Joey "All I wanted to do was explain the game to my little man but No, He's gotta fall asleep now doesn't he!"
"He's a Baby. That's what baby's do," explained Phoebe "God, He's only 3 months old anyway. You probably made him go to sleep with your boring conversation"
They were interrupted by a knock at the door.
"You'll have to get that Joe. I really need the bathroom," said Phoebe, heading towards the toilet.
Joey sighed and heaved his body out of the Recliner Chair, placing Dylan in his bouncer on the way to the door.
He opened the door and a woman threw herself at him, kissing him on the lips.
"HEY!" exclaimed Joey, pushing her away "Who the hell are you?"
"I've missed you so much" the woman murmured into his shoulder.
"Well tell me who the hell you are and then I'll tell you if I missed you too" said Joey, standing an arms length away. He didn't recognise this girl at all.
"It's me Joey," said the woman "How can you not know who I am?"
"Bad Memory" said Joey "Who are you and what d you want from me?"
"Kate! Remember from the play. We had a fantastic couple of days together and then I moved to LA and you said that you would wait for me" said the Woman "I'm back now so we can begin our life together"
"Hold on!" said Joey, holding up his hands. "First of all, I never said I'd wait for you Kate, You left without even thinking of me. Second of all, I'm not the Joey Tribbiani you used to know anymore"
"But you still love me don't you?" asked Kate, throwing her arms around Joey just as Phoebe walked out form the bathroom.
"What's going on here?" Phoebe asked "And why are your hands all over my boyfriend?"
Dylan, who was woken during all the commotion, started crying in his bouncer. Phoebe walked over and picked him up, cradling him in her arms.
"Your Boyfriend? What's going on here?" asked Kate "I come back and find my boyfriend with someone else and he has a baby!!"
"Your Boyfriend????" exclaimed Phoebe "Joey, What does this crazy women want from us?"
"Pheeb's, this is Kate. Remember how I met her during that play ages ago. The one who moved to LA and left me" explained Joey.
"Oh that Bitch" said Phoebe "Yeah I remember her"
"Whoa. Did you just call me a bitch?" Kate asked menacingly.
"Yeah. I think so," replied Phoebe "Now you've got 1 minute to get your butt out of our apartment or you're really going to regret it"
"I'm not leaving here without Joey. Joey, you said you'd wait for me. You loved me," said Kate, turning around and staring into Joey's eyes.
"I never said that. I slept with a ton of woman after you anyways" said Joey "And that was years ago. I'm with Phoebe now and we have a baby. I don't love you anymore Kate"
"I don't believe that Joey" said Kate "Remember that amazing night we had, right there in that bedroom?"
"Oh god" muttered Phoebe
"Kate, for the last time. I don't know what crazy pills you've been taking but we were over when you left for LA. I love Phoebe now" said Joey, almost feeling sorry for this crazy lady standing in front of him. She was definitely not the Kate that he used to know.
"Did you hear that? He loves me now so I'm gonna give you one more minute to get out of here or else" said Phoebe, moving towards Kate.
Kate started crying and ran out of the apartment.
"Phew" said Joey wiping his brow "I'm sweating"
"Why did she come back?" asked Phoebe
"Because she's crazy and she thought that after all these years I would still love her" replied Joey "But she's very wrong because I'm in love with you"
"Oh that's so sweet," said Phoebe "I was afraid I was going to have to kick some ass for a second there"
"You would have kicked her butt for me?" asked Joey
"Of course" replied Phoebe "One thing I learned on the streets, never let anyone step into your territory and never eat anything from the dumpster. I learned that one the hard way though"
"I love you Phoebe," said Joey, kissing her gently.
"I love you too Joey Tribbiani" replied Phoebe.
(Cut to Central Perk) Ross, Rachel and Isabella are there, occupying the couch. Rachel is staring at the Ultrasound picture.
"I knew it was a girl," said Rachel "I just had this feeling"
"I thought it was a boy" Ross admitted "Dad's instinct I suppose you could say"
"I really wanna go over to Monica and Chandler's to tell them but I don't want to risk getting any bugs," said Rachel
"Do you want me to go and call Monica and see how things are? They might be feeling better by now" said Ross.
"That'd be great Honey," said Rachel, kissing him as he got up off the couch. "I need to feed Isabella anyway"
"Be back in a minute" said Ross.
"Bella Come here Honey," said Rachel, putting her arms out for Bella who was sitting on the Little Stage area, looking out the window. She crawled over to her Mommy and Rachel opened a tin of Baby Food for her but it was too cold. She quickly grabbed Gunther who was walking past.
"Gunther, Would you be able to put this in the Microwave for about 30 seconds?" Rachel asked.
"Sure Rachel" said Gunther, before thinking to himself. 'Anything for you my love'
Rachel pulled Isabella onto the couch next to her and they waited for Gunther to come back.
"Here you are Rachel," he said when he returned, handing her the Jar.
"Thanks Gunther. You're a Sweetie" Rachel said. Hey did you want to see a picture of our baby?"
"I don't mind," said Gunther, leaning over the couch for a better look and inhaling the smell coming from Rachel's hair "Coconuts" he thought.
"See. Isn't she beautiful? It's another girl, " said Rachel proudly.
"Cute" said Gunther 'Just like you" he thought.
Ross then came back and sat down on the couch.
"I was just showing Gunther the ultrasound picture," said Rachel.
"Great" replied Ross "Gunther, Can I grab a cup of Coffee please?"
"No" said Gunther, walking away. Ross raised his eyebrows then shrugged his shoulders "I'll juts drink your then Honey"
"No you won't" said Rachel, grabbing the cup out of his hands.
"Monica said that the Babies haven't been sick since this morning and Chandler's feeling much better so we can go around in a few hours if we want" said Ross "She want's to clean the house first"
"She's always on the go" said Rachel, as she carefully spooned food into Isabella's mouth. "Well we'll go around then. I really want to show her the Ultrasound and tell her about the baby"
"Mmmm About that" said Ross slowly.
"What about that?" said Rachel. "You told her we were having a girl didn't you?"
"Sort of" said Ross "I'm sorry Honey. I didn't know you wanted to tell her and it's my news too. I was excited"
"Thunder Stealer" said Rachel jokingly. "Oh well. I'll just tell her again when we get there won't I"
"If you want to repeat the news then I guess you can," replied Ross.
Rachel slapped him across the arm "I can because you spoiled it for me" she said "Now feed our daughter while I use the bathroom for the hundredth time"
"Yes your highness" said Ross under his breath as Rachel lifted her body off the couch and headed through to the bathroom.
(Monica and Chandler's Apartment)
Joey, Phoebe and Dylan are visiting. Chandler is feeling much better and is as good as new.
"So I answered the door and Kate was there," said Joey to Chandler.
"Kate? As in hot Kate that you were in love with until she left you for LA?" asked Chandler.
"Yeah! She threw herself at me and started kissing me and I didn't know what to do for a second there" said Joey
"What did you do?" asked Chandler.
"Well, I pushed her away from me and asked her who the hell she was because I didn't recognize her" said Joey "Then she told me she loved me and wanted us to begin our life together"
"I can't believe this. Hot Kate comes back from LA looking for you. You are so lucky," said Chandler, checking to make sure Monica's not listening. "She was VERY, very hot"
"Yeah. If I weren't with Phoebe I would be lucky.Maybe. She actually seemed a little crazier then when I last saw her. Must be that wild LA partying scene or something, I don't know," replied Joey "Hey did you watch the Knicks game?"
"No, I was in bed. But you know what I realized?" replied Chandler "We haven't been to a Knicks Game since these babies were born. That is like 3 looonnng months"
"I didn't realize," said Joey "We better go next week hey?"
"Yeah. We can take Riley and Dylan with us, teach them a thing or two" said Chandler
-Cut to Monica and Phoebe who are out on the Balcony, getting some fresh air.
"And she's telling him how much she loves him blah blah blah and I was like 'Bitch, You've got one minute to get out of our Apartment or else I'm gonna kick your ass" said Phoebe "I scared her good"
"Really? You said that?" asked Monica.
"Yeah. No chippy's going to come into my house and try and take away my boyfriend" replied Phoebe.
"Good for you" said Monica, as they headed back inside.
They had just reached the kitchen when Ross and Rachel opened the front door.
"Pheeb's, Monica, I'm having a girl," screamed Rachel as soon as she was inside.
"Wow" said Phoebe, pulling her into a hug "Congratulations Rach"
"I already knew Honey," said Monica, joining in the hug.
"I know. Ross spoiled it but I wanted to tell you again," said Rachel "I'm so excited"
"What about a Congratulations for me" said Ross, standing at the sidelines "I helped make her too"
"Yeah" said Monica and Phoebe, turning back to Rachel.
Ross slunk away, defeated and sat with Joey and Chandler on the couch.
"So another girl hey?" said Joey.
"Yeah" replied Ross.
"You poor bastard" said Chandler.
"Two girls. That's gotta suck" said Joey.
"You've got two girls too Chandler" said Ross "Remember"
"Yeah but I've got a son too so HA" replied Chandler.
"I already have a son," said Ross "You remember Ben don't you?"
Chandler and Joey looked at each other "Of course. How could we ever forget Ben?"
"You forgot I had Ben didn't you?" asked Ross.
"Little Bit" replied Joey and Chandler.
"There's so many kids floating round here these days I get confused" said Joey "You people need to stop making babies"
Rachel came over and sat on Ross's lap on the couch.
He stifled a yelp with his fingers as she sat down. She was slightly heaver these days but still had a bony butt.
"So do you guys wanna see the Ultrasound Video?" she asked.
"Sure" said Chandler "Great" said Joey, both pulling bored faces behind her back.
Monica and Phoebe both came and sat down to watch the video too. Isabella was sitting in Monica's lap, playing with her hair. Rachel popped the tape in "Here we go"
The baby popped up on the screen.
"There she is" said Rachel proudly. "Isn't she gorgeous"
"Yeah. Beautiful" said Chandler "Even though all I see are wavy black lines but still"
"Wavy Black lines my ass," said Rachel, getting back up and pointing at the TV. "There's her hand. See waving around there. There are her shoulders and head" Ross had pointed everything out to her at the Doctors so now she knew what she was looking at.
"Oh I see," said Monica "She's beautiful guys"
"Thankyou" said Ross.
"There's her little Vagina," said Rachel.
"Hey!!" said Joey "We don't need to be knowing that"
"Grow up Joey" said Monica.
The tape paused which meant it was finished and Rachel got up and took it out, putting it back in it's case.
Crying was heard from the Nursery where Dylan was also resting.
"I bet that it's either Dylan, Riley, Emma or Lily crying" said Phoebe "Who wants to bet with me?"
"We'll be fine Pheeb's," said Monica, as she got up and her, Rachel and Phoebe went into the Nursery.
"Before I forget, we need to get you guys some Tux's for the wedding" said Ross.
"What wedding?" asked Joey
"Mine and Rachel's Wedding" snapped Ross "In 4 months"
"Oh that Wedding" said Joey "I'm just gonna wear the same one I wear for Monica and Chandler's if that's all right with you?"
"You didn't wear a Tux at our Wedding" said Chandler
"I didn't?" asked Joey
"No you were your costume from that War movie you were filming at the time," replied Chandler "How could you not remember that? You had blood and gashes all over it"
"Oh yeah. I did to," said Joey after a bit of thought "Well I guess I'll be needing something new then"
"I want something new too" said Chandler.
"Great. We'll have a look sometime soon then ok?" said Ross.
"Yep. Sure" said Joey "Now shut up coz the game's back on"
(Ross and Rachel's Apartment-Night time)
They're in Bed. Ross is reading as usual and Rachel's staring at the pages of 'What to expect when you're Expecting' and thinking hard.
"Honey?" said Rachel.
"Yeah?" said Ross, not taking his eyes away from his book.
"Never Mind" said Rachel "Keep reading"
"Ok" said Ross.
Rachel sighed. He was supposed to say something like "No what were you going to say Sweetie?" He was supposed to take some interest in his Fiancée.
She put her book on the nightstand and leaned over and began to kiss his stomach and chest through his T-Shirt. Moving slowly downwards.
"Rach, I've got to finish this book for my lecture tomorrow" said Ross.
"Fine" said Rachel as she moved back over to her side of the bed.
She was so horny it wasn't funny and he wasn't interested. This happened to her at this exact time when she was Pregnant with Isabella only at that time she had no one to satisfy her cravings and now she does and he's not interested.
She sat back, leaning her head against the headboard glumly. Her hands resting on her stomach, feeling her Little Girl kicking. She thought to her self 'I'm wearing this short and sexy satin nightgown. Why doesn't he want me? Is he crazy?' Then it hit her; he didn't want to have sex with her now that her belly was sticking out. He wasn't attracted to her anymore because she was fat.
"Ross, Why don't you want to have sex with me?" she said suddenly, beginning to cry "Is it because I'm not attractive to you now that I'm fat?"
Ross put his book down immediately and drew her into his arms.
"God No. Oh Rach" he said, "You're not fat and you are so attractive. You will never be unattractive to me. You're the most beautiful woman in the world"
"Then why won't you have sex with me?" she wailed "I need you so bad right now and I'm throwing myself at you and your not interested"
"What? Are you like Horny or something?" said Ross.
"YES!" said Rachel "My hormones are crazy right now and I'm as horny as hell and I try to initiate something with you and you don't want me"
"I didn't know it was like that," said Ross "We can have sex if you want"
"No I don't want you to have sex with me just because I'm complaining that I'm horny. I want you to have sex with me because you want to but you don't now that I'm fat. I don't turn you on anymore do I? Asked Rachel.
"Great! This means no sex on the Wedding Night because I'm going to be twice as big then"
"Rachel Stop. It's not that I think your fat. I think you're beautiful and I love they way you look when you are pregnant. It's nothing like that," said Ross, looking at his hands.
"Then what is it?" asked Rachel, getting kinda antsy.
"I'm scared.I'm scared that we'll hurt the baby if we do anything" said Ross "I mean she's bigger now then when we last had sex and everything. She might be scared if she sees something big coming towards her"
"Oh thank god for that," said Rachel "Ross, Do you think that I would be trying to get you to have sex with me if I knew that it could hurt the baby?"
"I suppose not" Ross replied.
"It won't hurt the baby in any way," said Rachel "As long as you're gentle"
"Really?" asked Ross "Coz I don't wanna be responsible if she's brain damaged or something because my penis hit her in the head"
Rachel laughed "Look, Don't worry about it if you're really that worried. I can wait until you can ask the Doctor or whatever. I didn't have sex the whole time when I was feeling like this with Isabella"
"You had this with Isabella?" said Ross.
"Oh Yeah. I was so horny for about a month there. I needed a man but of course there wasn't one so I just got over it" replied Rachel.
"You could have asked me," said Ross.
"Yeah. Like you would have had sex with me again. We weren't even together," said Rachel
"I would have because I was still in love with you," said Ross "I was in love with you when we did it and you got pregnant but I was too scared to say anything. I was kind of hoping that after you did fall pregnant you would feel the same and maybe initiate something"
"I did," said Rachel "I spent the whole first half of my pregnancy wishing that you were with me. Wishing that you were lying in bed next to me, feeling her kicking etc but then we moved in together and you were semi- there so it was ok, you just weren't sharing my bed"
"I'm just glad I can be around for this one then," said Ross, leaning over and kissing her passionately.
"Me too" Rachel replied.
"And I don't want you to go through what you did with Isabella" said Ross.
Rachel looked at him as he gently lay on top of her and began kissing her everywhere, all over her body. This what exactly what she needed.
"Ross" she whispered as he lifted her nightgown over her head. "Thank you"
He looked deep into her eyes and said "I'd do anything for you. I love you so much"
"I love you too" said Rachel.
Suddenly they both felt the baby kicking in between them. Ross gasped, "What if she knows what we are doing?"
"She owes her life to what we are about to do" said Rachel "Now get back to business"
Ross leaned down and spoke to her stomach "Go Back to sleep Baby Girl" before continuing on from before.