We've skipped forward like 3 months or so. It's now the week before the
wedding. Just to refresh your memory if you're confused, Isabella is now 16
months old, Lily, Riley, Emma and Dylan are all 5 months or so old. Rachel
is nearly 8 months pregnant.
(Ross and Rachel's Apartment) Ross has just been for his final tuxedo fitting with Joey and Chandler.
Ross walked into the lounge room to find Rachel lying on the floor with her shirt pulled up and Isabella sitting next to her with her sipper-cup balanced on Rachel's stomach.
"What are you doing?" asked Ross.
"Oh Hi Rachel, How are you Sweetie. I'm fine how are you?" said Rachel.
"Sorry. How are you sweetie? And what are you two doing? Why do you have a cup on your stomach?" said Ross, sitting on the couch next to them.
"Hi" said Isabella to her Dad.
"Hi Princess" Ross replied, kissing her head.
"Watch my stomach," said Rachel "Look"
Ross looked closely and saw the cup moving slowly up and down on.
"What's doing that? Is that the baby kicking?" said Ross, moving onto the floor next to them.
"Yeah and she's moving the cup," said Rachel.
Isabella giggled and pointed to Rachel's stomach "Bubby"
"What's that Bubby doing to Mommy?" said Ross with a laugh. "Wow, We've got a strong little girl don't we?"
"Sure do," said Rachel, lifting the sup of her stomach and pulling herself up into a sitting position. "God, I'm exhausted. How was your day?"
"Well we picked up the Tux's. After one more fitting they were good to go" said Ross "I also checked in at the Cake Place. Almost finished. The 3 tiers are done, One Mud Cake, One Traditional Fruit Cake and the other Orange Mud. They just need to put all the little flowers and that kind of stuff on"
"Cake..I could really go some mud cake right now" said Rachel.
"Do you want me to go out and get you some?" asked Ross.
"Would you? Actually Do you know what? Monica was making Mud Cake last night so why don't we just go over there and steal some of her's?" said Rachel
"All right" said Ross, picking up Isabella and recoiling at the smell "What did you two have for lunch? That's disgusting"
"Why? Is it really smelly?" asked Rachel.
"Yeah Huh. We'll be right back won't we Sweetie?" said Ross, heading towards the Nursery.
Rachel pulled herself up wearily and sat on the couch. She was exhausted between all the wedding plans and carrying this baby. It wasn't easy.
Ross came back through with a clean smelling Isabella. He put her on the couch next to Rachel where she lay down and rested her head on Rachel's stomach.
"What do you think we should call the baby Isabella? You like Molly like Mommy don't you?" said Rachel.
"Molly?? I don't really like Molly," said Ross. "Molly-Lolly, No way"
"Well that's 2 to 1, I'm sorry you're voted out. Bye Bye" said Rachel.
"We'll talk about this later, now hurry up if you want that Mud Cake. Chandler said that they have a Doctors appointment for Riley at 5" said Ross, getting up and grabbing his coat from the coat stand.
"Ok, Ok" said Rachel, trying to heave her body of the couch "Help me here please"
Ross bent down and helped her up. He rubbed her stomach as she stood up "You're Huge"
"I know, Dr Long thinks she might be an 9 pounder," said Rachel.
"Well good luck pushing that one out" said Ross with a laugh.
"Ha Ha and seen as I'm already stretched out from that one it shouldn't be that hard" said Rachel.
"Come on" said Ross, grabbing Rachel's hand as they left the apartment.
(Monica and Chandler's)
Chandler is sitting on the floor next to the babies who are sitting on their play mat surrounded by toys but not really playing with any of them.
Ross and Rachel are walking towards the door of the Apartment; Rachel is throwing names at Ross.
"Hannah, Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Bethany, Skylar, Savannah, Hailey, Courteney, Olivia, Madelyn, Paige, Marlie..Oh Marlie's cute"
"Marlie? For a girl? You've got to be kidding me. Bob Marley?" said Ross as they reached the door.
"Well I don't hear you coming up with some better ones," said Rachel as they entered the Apartment. "Hey guys"
"Hey, What are you doing here?" said Monica.
"Couldn't keep away from me Ross?" said Chandler jokingly.
"Yeah, That's why we're here," replied Ross in a sarcastic tone.
Rachel headed straight over for the fridge "Mon, Do you have any of that Mud Cake left?"
"Yeah, 3rd Shelf" said Monica.
"Cravings" said Ross, putting Isabella down and sitting next to Chandler.
"Fair enough. At least she's craving something good" said Monica.
"Yeah, You craved Pickles dipped in melted chocolate," said Chandler pulling a face.
"Oh this is sooo good" said Rachel, sitting down on the couch with a huge slab of cake. Ross moved over to make some room for her.
"Did you leave me any cake Sweetie?" asked Monica.
"Yeah, There's a sliver," replied Rachel. "Ross was going to buy me some but I thought since you are so beautiful I'd come over here and eat your cake and see what is going on with my good friend Monica"
"You don't have to lie to me Rachel. You just wanted to eat my cake," said Monica.
"I know" Rachel admitted.
"So how are the wedding plans going?" asked Monica as she spoon-fed Emma some mashed goo.
"Good. I think," said Rachel "Ross has been taking care of a lot of them. I'm dead on my feet these days. I don't know what's wrong with me"
"Is there anything you want us to do?" asked Chandler "I never got to help with our Wedding Plans that much so It would mean a lot to me"
"It's pretty much done," said Ross "Cake's nearly finished. Flowers need to be picked up on the day. All the invites are back. We've had 150 acceptances and only 5 guests can't make it"
"Yeah two of them being my sisters" said Rachel "I can't believe neither of them are coming to my wedding. They are both so self centered. Let's see if they come and see me in Hospital when I have this baby coz I didn't see either of their faces last time"
"It's ok Rachel," said Ross. "Once a mood swing starts, it sticks around for the whole day. I try and calm her down before that happens"
Chandler laughed "Good thinking Buddy"
"Rachel do you want a Bachelorette Party or anything?" asked Monica
"No, Seriously I don't think I have the energy," said Rachel "What I would like though is a day of being pampered like massages, facials, manicures. That would be so great if I can fit my stomach on the table"
"Ross, What about you?" said Chandler "Even though you've had at least two of them. Do you want another?"
"Nah. Don't worry about it" replied Ross "I'm getting a bit old for all that"
"Fair enough. Means me and Joe don't have to organize anything" said Chandler.
"Why don't we do it tomorrow then?" said Monica "You, me and Pheeb's can go to that resort type place on Long Island. They do Mud baths, Sea Weed wraps and all sorts of other great things"
"Mud Baths? Why would you want to bathe in Mud. Isn't the point of baths to get yourself clean?" asked Chandler. "I can make you guys a Mud Bath. I'll just go down to Central Park and get some dirt and mud and there you go"
"Mon, That would be great" said Rachel "And mud baths are great for your skin. They really clean out your pores"
"Well just don't think you're getting in bed with me tomorrow night then" said Ross.
"Well in that case. I'll sleep in bed and you can have the couch. I'm pregnant so I get comfort" retorted Rachel.
"Great. I can't wait," said Monica, the smile wiped off her face when Emma knocked the spoon out of her hand and sent baby food flying. "My carpet!!"
"What are we going to do with the kids?" asked Rachel "What's the point of going out to relax if we've got 4 crying babies and one sweet little toddler with us?"
"Well..." Said Monica, looking towards the guys "We could make them baby- sit but remember what happened last time? They got tipsy and then fell asleep" "We were not tipsy," stated Chandler "It's very tiring looking after babies"
"Whatever" said Rachel "You guys are going to mind the babies tomorrow while we get a well earned rest and you are not going to drink or fall asleep. You're going to entertain them and we will know when we come home if you just sat them down and left them there. We can tell if they've been bored"
"I'm sure you can," said Chandler
"Hey Monica, What do you think of the name Marlie?" asked Rachel
"Marlie?" said Monica "That's awful. Who would name their child after Bob Marley?"
"That was a name we were considering actually" said Rachel.
"Ahem. WE were considering it? I don't think so. You were considering it" interrupted Ross.
"And it's great" said Monica "Beautiful name"
(Cut to the next morning)
Monica and Chandler's Apartment. Monica is drilling Chandler yet again about minding the Babies.
"So they're a bit older this time Honey. They are going to need to be entertained," said Monica
"And I know how to do that. Just put them in their Vibrating Chairs and we're good to go" replied Chandler
Monica rolled her eyes "Play with them!! Talk to your children for god sakes" "They'll have a nap at about 2pm after their lunchtime bottle which you give them after they've had their food"
"I know all this," said Chandler "I'm perfectly competent to look after my kids"
"Chandler, Where do we keep the thermometer?" asked Monica, with her arms folded across her chest.
"Ahh, in the bathroom?" said Chandler.
"WRONG" said Monica "In the Nursery, in the 3rd Drawer"
"Ok" said Chandler as Ross and Rachel came in.
"Wow Rachel, you look really nice," said Monica.
Rachel was wearing a Knee Length Black skirt and a clingy white tank top.
"Thanks" Rachel replied "I figured this is probably the last time I'll go out as a 'single, non-married women' so I've gotta look nice. Never know who I might see"
"I'm right here," said Ross, clearing his throat
"I know," replied Rachel, kissing him.
"Are we ready?" said Monica. "We've got to bang on Pheeb's door when we are ready"
"Why?" asked Rachel, her hands resting on her stomach
"Because her and Joey are doing something that they don't want us to see so we've gotta bang before we enter"
"Maybe Joey's getting a bang," joked Ross
"Come on. Let's go," said Rachel. She bent down and kissed Isabella, who was standing shyly with her arms around Ross's legs. "Mommy will see you soon. Have a good day with Daddy"
"Bye Mama" said Isabella.
"Now you know what to do Chandler?" asked Monica before she walked out the door.
"Monica. Get out" said Chandler "I K-N-O-W what to do"
"Good. I love you," said Monica "Bye "
Rachel kissed Ross passionately "Love you "
"I love you too Sweetie" said Ross as she left. "Ok, Isabella, Here's Elmo and some other toys, Daddy's going to settle you over here ok?"
"Otay" she replied sitting down on the floor with her toys.
"You are soo lucky" said Chandler "I've got to entertain Lily, Riley and Emma. You can just put Isabella down and she'll entertain herself by eating the carpet or something"
"Yeah, It's because she's older I suppose. I don't know why they think that we wouldn't want to mind the kids all the time I like spending time with Isabella" said Ross.
"Me too. It's not like I had to be bribed to do this today. I'm not Joey," said Chandler.
"Who said my name?" said Joey as he entered the apartment carrying Dylan.
"No one" said Ross "Did you and Phoebe have fun?"
"Hell yeah" said Joey with a laugh.
(The Resort where Phoebe, Rachel and Monica are going)
The girls are all in Mud Baths separated by Bamboo room dividers.
"Oh this is sooo good" said Phoebe "I can almost feel everything being sucked out of my pores"
"I know," said Monica "My skin feels so nice"
"It feels great but my stomach is so big, it's not underneath the mud," said Rachel.
"Oh well, It's only gonna shrink soon anyways" said Phoebe.
"Hopefully" replied Rachel. "Listen I don't know about you guys but I'm just about ready for my massage"
"Ok" said Monica.
They all got out of their respective baths and wrapped themselves in fluffy robes.
"Man is this going to stain," said Monica, looking down at the Mud Covered Robe "Yuck"
They ducked under the steaming hot showers, which washed all the mud away, out of their pores then went under a cold shower to close their pores.
"Where is the massage room?" asked Rachel as they wandered around the place in clean Robes "It's so beautiful here isn't it?"
"I know, how amazing are these fountains?" said Phoebe running her hand across polished stone.
"Here we go," said Monica as they came to a door with a sign that said 'Buffay, Geller and Green'
"Aren't we special" giggled Phoebe "It's like we're Rock stars with our own dressing rooms"
They entered the room and saw three massage beds lined up, a divider in between each. The room had small water features placed around it and plants.
"Wow" said Rachel.
A girl entered the room and told them to lie down and get comfortable and the masseuses will be with them soon.
"Ooh Mine" said Phoebe, claiming the bed closest to the window. They all lay down, covering their bodies with towels, and waited for the Masseuses.
"These are so comfortable," moaned Monica "I could fall asleep on one of these babies"
"Do you know what are also really comfortable?" said Rachel "The tables in the Ob/Gyn's"
"Oh I agree," said Monica.
They heard the door open so they all put their heads down in the holes and waited.
Rachel soon felt a pair of smooth hands on her back, And lavender oil being drizzled on.
"Hi, My name is Tag and I'll be massaging you today" said the Man.
Rachel immediately stiffened. TAG was massaging her. Tag who Phoebe mistakenly thought was Isabella's father. He who wanted to get back together wither until he found out she was pregnant. She knew his voice anywhere.
He obviously didn't recognize her body or the back of her head or anything because he just kept on massaging her
"Is something the matter," said Tag "You're a little stiff"
Rachel turned her head around "Hi Tag"
"Rachel!!" he exclaimed, moving away from the table, "I didn't know it was you. How have you been?"
"Well. Slightly busy actually" she replied. She pulled the bathrobe around her and sat up on the table, exposing her stomach through the robe.
"I see," said Tag "Congratulations but weren't you pregnant last time I saw you?"
"Yeah, Isabella's 16 months old now" said Rachel "And I'm now 8 months with another girl"
"That's great," said Tag "If you don't mind me asking. Who's the father?"
"That would be Ross," said Rachel.
"Ross?? The Palaeontology dude?" asked Tag.
"That's the only Ross that you and I both know so yes," said Rachel "We're also getting married next week"
"How exciting. Although I didn't see that coming," said Tag. "So I guess you've got your family that you wanted before you're 35 then?"
"Looks that way doesn't it?" said Rachel
"Rach, I'm sorry for the way I reacted when I saw you and wanted to try again until you told me you were having a baby. I guess I'm not as grown up as I thought," said Tag.
"No harm done" said Rachel "I'm so happy now. Everything worked out how I could have wanted it too"
"That's good then," said Tag, looking slightly uncomfortable.
"How long have you been a Masseuse?" asked Rachel "What happened to Tag the Assistant?"
"I wanted to try something new" said Tag "I've been doing this for about a year"
"How's everything else with you?" asked Rachel "Are you seeing anybody?"
"Not at the moment" admitted Tag "It took me awhile to start dating other people"
"Oh ok then," said Rachel "Know what! I might just go and get dressed now and I'll wait for my friends out there"
"Are you sure" asked Tag "I can still give you a massage. Don't leave on my account"
"No, I'm just not feeling very comfortable. The baby's kicking the hell out of me too so I'm just going to go" said Rachel "It was great seeing you again Tag"
"It was great to see you too Rach" he replied "Good Luck with.. Everything"
"Thanks" said Rachel "Bye"
She exited the room and sat down on a bench outside in the fresh air. That was very uncomfortable.
Half an hour later Monica and Phoebe joined her outside.
"Are you ok Rach?" asked Phoebe "I didn't even know Tag was a masseuse"
"Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?" asked Rachel.
"I don't know. You just look kind off strange," said Monica
"It was just a shock seeing Tag. It's been two years since I last saw him and A LOT has changed since then" said Rachel "No feelings what so ever. I swear"
"We didn't mean that," said Monica "We know how much you love Ross" "Good!" said Rachel standing up "Now I'm going to go and get a facial now. What about you two?"
"Absolutely" said Monica and Phoebe as they followed Rachel back inside the doors.
2 hours later Rachel returned home to her and Ross's Apartment, All refreshed and relaxed again.
She walked in the door and saw Ross and Isabella sitting on the couch watching Teletubbies. She threw her bag on the table and sat down on the couch.
"Hey Honey" said Ross, leaning over and kissing her "How was your day?"
"Great" said Rachel, pulling Isabella onto her knee "Hey Princess, Did you miss Mommy today?"
"That's good" said Ross "Why are you acting strange?"
"It's nothing. I just saw Tag today. He was my Masseuse," said Rachel.
"Tag?" said Ross "What happened?"
"Nothing. We just talked and he told me how sorry he was for reacting how he did last time I saw him," said Rachel.
"Ok, did you tell him about us?" said Ross, switching the TV off with the remote.
"Well it's not hard to see that I'm pregnant and he asked who the father was and I told him you and that we were getting married and He said Congratulations and that was it," said Rachel, "I swear"
"That's good Rachel. I'm glad that you saw him and sorted out anything that needed to be. I don't want us getting married if there is still some lingering feelings there" said Ross, stroking her face.
"None at all" said Rachel "My heart is set on you"
"I'm glad to hear that," said Ross. He leaned over and kissed her lips softly, running his hands along her arms
"Wow that Mud Bath does make your skin feel soft"
"Told you," said Rachel with a grin. "Did you realize that a week from today. That is in 7 days, I'm going to be your wife?"
"I did realize that and I can't wait. The moment they declare us Husband and Wife is going to be the most happiest moment of my life" said Ross "But I also can't wait for the Wedding Night"
"Really?" said Rachel "What makes you think we can't have a wedding night tonight?"
"That is a great idea," said Ross, jumping off the couch and helping Rachel up.
"Just be gentle," warned Rachel "She's been turning somersaults today"
"That I can do," said Ross.
He grabbed her hand and they walked through to the Nursery and placed Isabella, who had fallen asleep in Rachel's arms in her crib and then headed through to their bedroom.
(Ross and Rachel's Apartment) Ross has just been for his final tuxedo fitting with Joey and Chandler.
Ross walked into the lounge room to find Rachel lying on the floor with her shirt pulled up and Isabella sitting next to her with her sipper-cup balanced on Rachel's stomach.
"What are you doing?" asked Ross.
"Oh Hi Rachel, How are you Sweetie. I'm fine how are you?" said Rachel.
"Sorry. How are you sweetie? And what are you two doing? Why do you have a cup on your stomach?" said Ross, sitting on the couch next to them.
"Hi" said Isabella to her Dad.
"Hi Princess" Ross replied, kissing her head.
"Watch my stomach," said Rachel "Look"
Ross looked closely and saw the cup moving slowly up and down on.
"What's doing that? Is that the baby kicking?" said Ross, moving onto the floor next to them.
"Yeah and she's moving the cup," said Rachel.
Isabella giggled and pointed to Rachel's stomach "Bubby"
"What's that Bubby doing to Mommy?" said Ross with a laugh. "Wow, We've got a strong little girl don't we?"
"Sure do," said Rachel, lifting the sup of her stomach and pulling herself up into a sitting position. "God, I'm exhausted. How was your day?"
"Well we picked up the Tux's. After one more fitting they were good to go" said Ross "I also checked in at the Cake Place. Almost finished. The 3 tiers are done, One Mud Cake, One Traditional Fruit Cake and the other Orange Mud. They just need to put all the little flowers and that kind of stuff on"
"Cake..I could really go some mud cake right now" said Rachel.
"Do you want me to go out and get you some?" asked Ross.
"Would you? Actually Do you know what? Monica was making Mud Cake last night so why don't we just go over there and steal some of her's?" said Rachel
"All right" said Ross, picking up Isabella and recoiling at the smell "What did you two have for lunch? That's disgusting"
"Why? Is it really smelly?" asked Rachel.
"Yeah Huh. We'll be right back won't we Sweetie?" said Ross, heading towards the Nursery.
Rachel pulled herself up wearily and sat on the couch. She was exhausted between all the wedding plans and carrying this baby. It wasn't easy.
Ross came back through with a clean smelling Isabella. He put her on the couch next to Rachel where she lay down and rested her head on Rachel's stomach.
"What do you think we should call the baby Isabella? You like Molly like Mommy don't you?" said Rachel.
"Molly?? I don't really like Molly," said Ross. "Molly-Lolly, No way"
"Well that's 2 to 1, I'm sorry you're voted out. Bye Bye" said Rachel.
"We'll talk about this later, now hurry up if you want that Mud Cake. Chandler said that they have a Doctors appointment for Riley at 5" said Ross, getting up and grabbing his coat from the coat stand.
"Ok, Ok" said Rachel, trying to heave her body of the couch "Help me here please"
Ross bent down and helped her up. He rubbed her stomach as she stood up "You're Huge"
"I know, Dr Long thinks she might be an 9 pounder," said Rachel.
"Well good luck pushing that one out" said Ross with a laugh.
"Ha Ha and seen as I'm already stretched out from that one it shouldn't be that hard" said Rachel.
"Come on" said Ross, grabbing Rachel's hand as they left the apartment.
(Monica and Chandler's)
Chandler is sitting on the floor next to the babies who are sitting on their play mat surrounded by toys but not really playing with any of them.
Ross and Rachel are walking towards the door of the Apartment; Rachel is throwing names at Ross.
"Hannah, Kaitlyn, Alyssa, Bethany, Skylar, Savannah, Hailey, Courteney, Olivia, Madelyn, Paige, Marlie..Oh Marlie's cute"
"Marlie? For a girl? You've got to be kidding me. Bob Marley?" said Ross as they reached the door.
"Well I don't hear you coming up with some better ones," said Rachel as they entered the Apartment. "Hey guys"
"Hey, What are you doing here?" said Monica.
"Couldn't keep away from me Ross?" said Chandler jokingly.
"Yeah, That's why we're here," replied Ross in a sarcastic tone.
Rachel headed straight over for the fridge "Mon, Do you have any of that Mud Cake left?"
"Yeah, 3rd Shelf" said Monica.
"Cravings" said Ross, putting Isabella down and sitting next to Chandler.
"Fair enough. At least she's craving something good" said Monica.
"Yeah, You craved Pickles dipped in melted chocolate," said Chandler pulling a face.
"Oh this is sooo good" said Rachel, sitting down on the couch with a huge slab of cake. Ross moved over to make some room for her.
"Did you leave me any cake Sweetie?" asked Monica.
"Yeah, There's a sliver," replied Rachel. "Ross was going to buy me some but I thought since you are so beautiful I'd come over here and eat your cake and see what is going on with my good friend Monica"
"You don't have to lie to me Rachel. You just wanted to eat my cake," said Monica.
"I know" Rachel admitted.
"So how are the wedding plans going?" asked Monica as she spoon-fed Emma some mashed goo.
"Good. I think," said Rachel "Ross has been taking care of a lot of them. I'm dead on my feet these days. I don't know what's wrong with me"
"Is there anything you want us to do?" asked Chandler "I never got to help with our Wedding Plans that much so It would mean a lot to me"
"It's pretty much done," said Ross "Cake's nearly finished. Flowers need to be picked up on the day. All the invites are back. We've had 150 acceptances and only 5 guests can't make it"
"Yeah two of them being my sisters" said Rachel "I can't believe neither of them are coming to my wedding. They are both so self centered. Let's see if they come and see me in Hospital when I have this baby coz I didn't see either of their faces last time"
"It's ok Rachel," said Ross. "Once a mood swing starts, it sticks around for the whole day. I try and calm her down before that happens"
Chandler laughed "Good thinking Buddy"
"Rachel do you want a Bachelorette Party or anything?" asked Monica
"No, Seriously I don't think I have the energy," said Rachel "What I would like though is a day of being pampered like massages, facials, manicures. That would be so great if I can fit my stomach on the table"
"Ross, What about you?" said Chandler "Even though you've had at least two of them. Do you want another?"
"Nah. Don't worry about it" replied Ross "I'm getting a bit old for all that"
"Fair enough. Means me and Joe don't have to organize anything" said Chandler.
"Why don't we do it tomorrow then?" said Monica "You, me and Pheeb's can go to that resort type place on Long Island. They do Mud baths, Sea Weed wraps and all sorts of other great things"
"Mud Baths? Why would you want to bathe in Mud. Isn't the point of baths to get yourself clean?" asked Chandler. "I can make you guys a Mud Bath. I'll just go down to Central Park and get some dirt and mud and there you go"
"Mon, That would be great" said Rachel "And mud baths are great for your skin. They really clean out your pores"
"Well just don't think you're getting in bed with me tomorrow night then" said Ross.
"Well in that case. I'll sleep in bed and you can have the couch. I'm pregnant so I get comfort" retorted Rachel.
"Great. I can't wait," said Monica, the smile wiped off her face when Emma knocked the spoon out of her hand and sent baby food flying. "My carpet!!"
"What are we going to do with the kids?" asked Rachel "What's the point of going out to relax if we've got 4 crying babies and one sweet little toddler with us?"
"Well..." Said Monica, looking towards the guys "We could make them baby- sit but remember what happened last time? They got tipsy and then fell asleep" "We were not tipsy," stated Chandler "It's very tiring looking after babies"
"Whatever" said Rachel "You guys are going to mind the babies tomorrow while we get a well earned rest and you are not going to drink or fall asleep. You're going to entertain them and we will know when we come home if you just sat them down and left them there. We can tell if they've been bored"
"I'm sure you can," said Chandler
"Hey Monica, What do you think of the name Marlie?" asked Rachel
"Marlie?" said Monica "That's awful. Who would name their child after Bob Marley?"
"That was a name we were considering actually" said Rachel.
"Ahem. WE were considering it? I don't think so. You were considering it" interrupted Ross.
"And it's great" said Monica "Beautiful name"
(Cut to the next morning)
Monica and Chandler's Apartment. Monica is drilling Chandler yet again about minding the Babies.
"So they're a bit older this time Honey. They are going to need to be entertained," said Monica
"And I know how to do that. Just put them in their Vibrating Chairs and we're good to go" replied Chandler
Monica rolled her eyes "Play with them!! Talk to your children for god sakes" "They'll have a nap at about 2pm after their lunchtime bottle which you give them after they've had their food"
"I know all this," said Chandler "I'm perfectly competent to look after my kids"
"Chandler, Where do we keep the thermometer?" asked Monica, with her arms folded across her chest.
"Ahh, in the bathroom?" said Chandler.
"WRONG" said Monica "In the Nursery, in the 3rd Drawer"
"Ok" said Chandler as Ross and Rachel came in.
"Wow Rachel, you look really nice," said Monica.
Rachel was wearing a Knee Length Black skirt and a clingy white tank top.
"Thanks" Rachel replied "I figured this is probably the last time I'll go out as a 'single, non-married women' so I've gotta look nice. Never know who I might see"
"I'm right here," said Ross, clearing his throat
"I know," replied Rachel, kissing him.
"Are we ready?" said Monica. "We've got to bang on Pheeb's door when we are ready"
"Why?" asked Rachel, her hands resting on her stomach
"Because her and Joey are doing something that they don't want us to see so we've gotta bang before we enter"
"Maybe Joey's getting a bang," joked Ross
"Come on. Let's go," said Rachel. She bent down and kissed Isabella, who was standing shyly with her arms around Ross's legs. "Mommy will see you soon. Have a good day with Daddy"
"Bye Mama" said Isabella.
"Now you know what to do Chandler?" asked Monica before she walked out the door.
"Monica. Get out" said Chandler "I K-N-O-W what to do"
"Good. I love you," said Monica "Bye "
Rachel kissed Ross passionately "Love you "
"I love you too Sweetie" said Ross as she left. "Ok, Isabella, Here's Elmo and some other toys, Daddy's going to settle you over here ok?"
"Otay" she replied sitting down on the floor with her toys.
"You are soo lucky" said Chandler "I've got to entertain Lily, Riley and Emma. You can just put Isabella down and she'll entertain herself by eating the carpet or something"
"Yeah, It's because she's older I suppose. I don't know why they think that we wouldn't want to mind the kids all the time I like spending time with Isabella" said Ross.
"Me too. It's not like I had to be bribed to do this today. I'm not Joey," said Chandler.
"Who said my name?" said Joey as he entered the apartment carrying Dylan.
"No one" said Ross "Did you and Phoebe have fun?"
"Hell yeah" said Joey with a laugh.
(The Resort where Phoebe, Rachel and Monica are going)
The girls are all in Mud Baths separated by Bamboo room dividers.
"Oh this is sooo good" said Phoebe "I can almost feel everything being sucked out of my pores"
"I know," said Monica "My skin feels so nice"
"It feels great but my stomach is so big, it's not underneath the mud," said Rachel.
"Oh well, It's only gonna shrink soon anyways" said Phoebe.
"Hopefully" replied Rachel. "Listen I don't know about you guys but I'm just about ready for my massage"
"Ok" said Monica.
They all got out of their respective baths and wrapped themselves in fluffy robes.
"Man is this going to stain," said Monica, looking down at the Mud Covered Robe "Yuck"
They ducked under the steaming hot showers, which washed all the mud away, out of their pores then went under a cold shower to close their pores.
"Where is the massage room?" asked Rachel as they wandered around the place in clean Robes "It's so beautiful here isn't it?"
"I know, how amazing are these fountains?" said Phoebe running her hand across polished stone.
"Here we go," said Monica as they came to a door with a sign that said 'Buffay, Geller and Green'
"Aren't we special" giggled Phoebe "It's like we're Rock stars with our own dressing rooms"
They entered the room and saw three massage beds lined up, a divider in between each. The room had small water features placed around it and plants.
"Wow" said Rachel.
A girl entered the room and told them to lie down and get comfortable and the masseuses will be with them soon.
"Ooh Mine" said Phoebe, claiming the bed closest to the window. They all lay down, covering their bodies with towels, and waited for the Masseuses.
"These are so comfortable," moaned Monica "I could fall asleep on one of these babies"
"Do you know what are also really comfortable?" said Rachel "The tables in the Ob/Gyn's"
"Oh I agree," said Monica.
They heard the door open so they all put their heads down in the holes and waited.
Rachel soon felt a pair of smooth hands on her back, And lavender oil being drizzled on.
"Hi, My name is Tag and I'll be massaging you today" said the Man.
Rachel immediately stiffened. TAG was massaging her. Tag who Phoebe mistakenly thought was Isabella's father. He who wanted to get back together wither until he found out she was pregnant. She knew his voice anywhere.
He obviously didn't recognize her body or the back of her head or anything because he just kept on massaging her
"Is something the matter," said Tag "You're a little stiff"
Rachel turned her head around "Hi Tag"
"Rachel!!" he exclaimed, moving away from the table, "I didn't know it was you. How have you been?"
"Well. Slightly busy actually" she replied. She pulled the bathrobe around her and sat up on the table, exposing her stomach through the robe.
"I see," said Tag "Congratulations but weren't you pregnant last time I saw you?"
"Yeah, Isabella's 16 months old now" said Rachel "And I'm now 8 months with another girl"
"That's great," said Tag "If you don't mind me asking. Who's the father?"
"That would be Ross," said Rachel.
"Ross?? The Palaeontology dude?" asked Tag.
"That's the only Ross that you and I both know so yes," said Rachel "We're also getting married next week"
"How exciting. Although I didn't see that coming," said Tag. "So I guess you've got your family that you wanted before you're 35 then?"
"Looks that way doesn't it?" said Rachel
"Rach, I'm sorry for the way I reacted when I saw you and wanted to try again until you told me you were having a baby. I guess I'm not as grown up as I thought," said Tag.
"No harm done" said Rachel "I'm so happy now. Everything worked out how I could have wanted it too"
"That's good then," said Tag, looking slightly uncomfortable.
"How long have you been a Masseuse?" asked Rachel "What happened to Tag the Assistant?"
"I wanted to try something new" said Tag "I've been doing this for about a year"
"How's everything else with you?" asked Rachel "Are you seeing anybody?"
"Not at the moment" admitted Tag "It took me awhile to start dating other people"
"Oh ok then," said Rachel "Know what! I might just go and get dressed now and I'll wait for my friends out there"
"Are you sure" asked Tag "I can still give you a massage. Don't leave on my account"
"No, I'm just not feeling very comfortable. The baby's kicking the hell out of me too so I'm just going to go" said Rachel "It was great seeing you again Tag"
"It was great to see you too Rach" he replied "Good Luck with.. Everything"
"Thanks" said Rachel "Bye"
She exited the room and sat down on a bench outside in the fresh air. That was very uncomfortable.
Half an hour later Monica and Phoebe joined her outside.
"Are you ok Rach?" asked Phoebe "I didn't even know Tag was a masseuse"
"Yeah. Why wouldn't I be?" asked Rachel.
"I don't know. You just look kind off strange," said Monica
"It was just a shock seeing Tag. It's been two years since I last saw him and A LOT has changed since then" said Rachel "No feelings what so ever. I swear"
"We didn't mean that," said Monica "We know how much you love Ross" "Good!" said Rachel standing up "Now I'm going to go and get a facial now. What about you two?"
"Absolutely" said Monica and Phoebe as they followed Rachel back inside the doors.
2 hours later Rachel returned home to her and Ross's Apartment, All refreshed and relaxed again.
She walked in the door and saw Ross and Isabella sitting on the couch watching Teletubbies. She threw her bag on the table and sat down on the couch.
"Hey Honey" said Ross, leaning over and kissing her "How was your day?"
"Great" said Rachel, pulling Isabella onto her knee "Hey Princess, Did you miss Mommy today?"
"That's good" said Ross "Why are you acting strange?"
"It's nothing. I just saw Tag today. He was my Masseuse," said Rachel.
"Tag?" said Ross "What happened?"
"Nothing. We just talked and he told me how sorry he was for reacting how he did last time I saw him," said Rachel.
"Ok, did you tell him about us?" said Ross, switching the TV off with the remote.
"Well it's not hard to see that I'm pregnant and he asked who the father was and I told him you and that we were getting married and He said Congratulations and that was it," said Rachel, "I swear"
"That's good Rachel. I'm glad that you saw him and sorted out anything that needed to be. I don't want us getting married if there is still some lingering feelings there" said Ross, stroking her face.
"None at all" said Rachel "My heart is set on you"
"I'm glad to hear that," said Ross. He leaned over and kissed her lips softly, running his hands along her arms
"Wow that Mud Bath does make your skin feel soft"
"Told you," said Rachel with a grin. "Did you realize that a week from today. That is in 7 days, I'm going to be your wife?"
"I did realize that and I can't wait. The moment they declare us Husband and Wife is going to be the most happiest moment of my life" said Ross "But I also can't wait for the Wedding Night"
"Really?" said Rachel "What makes you think we can't have a wedding night tonight?"
"That is a great idea," said Ross, jumping off the couch and helping Rachel up.
"Just be gentle," warned Rachel "She's been turning somersaults today"
"That I can do," said Ross.
He grabbed her hand and they walked through to the Nursery and placed Isabella, who had fallen asleep in Rachel's arms in her crib and then headed through to their bedroom.