These Two Hearts
"My Heart is Yours"
Rachel stared at her boyfriend Ross Geller as he slept. He lied there sleeping so peacefully. She could not believe that last night was there one-year anniversary. She smiled at the thought of being with him another year. She also was glad when he said he was going to spend some more time in New York and cut down on his career. She in turn would slow down on hers. Although she was unsure how her agent would take it. As a singer she needed to be in the public's eye or she would be forgotten. But she also wanted to be with Ross, afraid if not enough time was spent with him, he would forget her. She pushed those thoughts aside and snuggled up closer to him. As she lied her head across her chest, she felt content as she could feel him breath in and out. This simple act made everything go away, all those bad thought were forgotten when he was close. It was just one of the many things that she loved about him.
Ross awoke as he felt something heavy on his chest. He looked down to see Rachel's beautiful hair draped across his chest. He smiled to himself. This is what he wanted. This is what he needed. He listened closely to the sound of her breathing. Just her presence made him happy, he never wanted to lose her. She was one of the most important things in his life, and he would do anything to keep her forever. Ross brought his hand to Rachel's head and began to run his fingers gently through her hair. He heard Rachel let out a long content sigh. "Hey Rach, you awake?" Ross spoke softly.
Rachel turned her head to look up at him. She stared into his deep dark brown eyes and smiled brightly. "Yeah honey, last night.you were amazing." She said softly and a little embarrassed. She now crawled up to his face and kissed him softly on the lips. "I love you."
"I love you also." Ross said before kissing her back just as softly. "You hungry?"
"Ummm, not really, can we just stay like this for awhile?" Rachel asked shyly as she leaned onto his shoulder and closed her eyes. "I just want you to hold me for a little while longer."
"Of course." Ross responded as he began to lovingly caress her hair once again.
A couple weeks later Ross was lounging around his and Rachel's apartment. He had decided that he was going to take off from acting for a while. Something more pressing then his career was on his mind. His agent wasn't happy, but Ross merely stated that he managed his money and would honestly never have to work again. And right now his heart wasn't into acting. And if his heart wasn't into it, the fans wouldn't appreciate anything he did. His heart was into something else right now. It was into Rachel. Ross's thoughts were interrupted by the phone ringing. He figured it was Rachel calling from the studio.
"Hello?" he answered into the phone. "Hey sweetie." Rachel spoke into the phone as she sat in her dressing room.
"What do you need Rach?" Ross asked as he got off the couch and made his way to the kitchen.
"Well, I need a favor, you see I know you said you were gonna take some time off the whole acting thing, but ummm I was wondering if you could.well the thing is." Rachel couldn't seem to figure out how to ask this.
"What is it hon?" Ross now asked curious as to what Rachel was so nervous about.
"The director of my new video wants you to be in it." Rachel now said more clearly hoping he would agree to it. She didn't know why it was so hard to ask, but to be honest the video they came up for this song was very sensual and she would rather do it with Ross, she hated watching Ross kissing other girls in the movies, and didn't want to be doing that to him.
"Is that it hon?" Ross asked as he tried to contain his laughing.
"Yeah" she replied relieved to hear him laughing.
"Of course." He stated. Ross let out a small chuckle. "Sweetie, you never have to worry about asking me to do something like that. O.K. as long as I have the time, I'm all yours."
"Oh YAY!" Rachel shrieked into the phone. "Thank you so much.I love you more now!"
"Alright, is that all you needed?" Ross asked as he rubbed his temple. Obviously Rachel's sudden outburst gave him a small migraine.
"Nope, I'll let my director know, and I'll see you about five tonight, so make sure you keep the next week open." Rachel sweetly spoke into the phone. "I love you, and good-bye honey."
"Good-bye honey." With that Ross sank back into the couch with the sandwich he had made while speaking to Rachel. He flipped on the T.V. and turned from Comedy Central to the Nature Channel. If his fans only knew he thought.
Rachel walked into her penthouse. She looked around for Ross and saw him sleeping soundly on the couch. Much the same as he has been these past couple weeks. He has been so relaxed lately. She smiled as she looked down at him. Ussually she would climb on top of him and wake him with a passionate kiss or some other way that would get his blood going. Not today she thought as she made her way to the kitchen. Tonight she wanted to really surprise him.
Ross surprisingly to himself woke up on his own. And even more surprising was the aroma wafting through the air. He rubbed his eyes as he sat up. The smell was coming from the kitchen. Filled with curiousity he made his way to the kitchen and peaked in the door. The smell got even stronger and he knew it was lasagna, maybe even spaghetti. There she was, he glanced her up and down. Rachel stood by the counter cutting a lasagna in a light summer dress and a apron. "Wow." Ross let out breath taken.
Rachel spun around and gazed adoringly at Ross. "Hey you.why don't you go sit down in the dining room. I already set the table." Rachel smiled brightly and scooted him off with an oven mitt.
Ross was again surprised as he entered the dining room. The lights were dimmed, with two candles causing the room to glow brightly. Two nice place settings adorned a beautiful tablecloth. Ross slowly sat down and noticed the bottle of wine and two glasses. He poured some for him, and some for Rachel. He took a casual sip as he watched the door as she entered carrying the lasagna. Ross couldn't help but be breath taken as she seemed to glide across the room to the table. She gracefully placed the dish down in the middle of the table and served him some, as well as herself. She also uncovered what looked to Ross to be homemade Dinner rolls. "What's all this for Rachel?" Ross asked slightly confused.
"I made us dinner tonight Ross.doesn't it look good?" Rachel now asked nervous as she took her seat.
"No Hon.it looks wonderful. And it smells delicious. But umm, in the past year I have never seen you cook before. I didn't know you could cook." Ross smiled nervously.
"Well to be honest, I can't really, I've been practicing this meal for about three weeks now with Monica. I wanted to be able to make you dinner myself. And I thought today was a perfect day to do it. Its my way of thanking you for doing this video with me." Rachel looked into Ross's eyes once again and smiled slightly. Ross leaned over the table and kissed her passionately on her lips. He broke and they began talking and enjoying the elegant meal that Rachel had prepared.
The next week was wonderful. Ross and Rachel spent more time then usual together do the video that they were doing together. Once it was done, Rachel was in love with it, as was her director and their producer. The day it premiered on MtV it rocketed to number one showing how much the fans loved it. The video itself entailed really sensual scenes between Ross and Rachel that fitted a song Rachel wrote herself that described the star struck start of their relationship.
One person though despised this video when he saw it. His name was Barry Farber. Over a year ago he was the happiest he had ever been. The day he saw this video, he literally snapped. He ran around his house in a panic. He threw his remote directly at his T.V. cracking the screen. He busted lamps and broke mirrors. Once his rage subsided he picked up the only thing he had not destroyed. It was a picture of him and Rachel. Tears flowed from his eyes. "I will have you once again!" he stated very furiously to himself.
Weeks have past once again and we find ourselves watching Ross, Chandler, and Joey screaming violently at the T.V. in Ross and Rachel's apartment holding beers with many more empty cans lying around as well as assorted snack bags. They were engrossed in the end of a Knicks' game.
"Alright! Knicks' Rule!" Joey screamed triumphantly as the final shot was made.
"That's right man!" Chandler chimed in patting Joey on the back.
Ross was just about to say something when the phone rang. He got up and began knocking stuff off the coffee table until he found it. "Hello?" he asked into it. All of a sudden his face fell. Some tears began to gather at the corners of his eyes. "All right." he said. "I well be there as soon as I can."
Chandler noticed the sadness in Ross's voice at the end of the odd conversation. "Ross is everything O.K?"
Ross set the phone down and looked at Chandler with obvious sadness in his eyes. "Chandler, there's something I never told you, Carol, my first wife.we had a son."
Chandler began to interrupt."WHAT!" Joey just sat back not to interrupt. He had become close with Ross, hell Ross even guest starred on Days of our Lives once in awhile at the request of Joey, but he didn't feel his place to ask anything. Especially since Ross had never said anything to Chandler about it.
"I can't explain why I never told you.but its not important right now. Carol.and her uggg partner died in a car accident. I have to go to Chicago and pick him up." As he said that he went to grab the phone to let Rachel know and to make reservations for a plane ticket.
Rachel wasn't able to go with Ross, she had pressing appointments. She felt horrible but Ross completely understood. Ross's stay in Chicago only lasted a couple days. He attended the funeral and helped Carol's and Susan's parents take care of their estate. He hadn't quite talked everything through with Rachel yet, but he hoped that she would have no problem with Ben staying them.
Ross held little Ben's hand tightly as they made their way into the airport. Before Ross knew what was happening Ben was lifted off the ground and was being swirled around in the air. He just smiled brightly at the sight of his wonderful girlfriend and little boy laughing and hugging. Ben had been so depressed in Chicago. But now his little boy was smiling again.
"Raaacheel!" Ben shrieked out. "Hey Benny Boy!" Rachel let out. "I have missed you so much!" She set him down and turned to Ross. She kissed him tightly on the lips and said softly "And I missed you so much too." All of a sudden there were flashes as Ross lifted Ben up and Rachel wrapped her arm around his waist. Ross and Rachel looked at each other, let out a long sigh and made their way quickly to baggage claim and hurriedly left to their home.
Once they got home, Rachel led Ross to one of their many spare rooms. Ross was surprised as hell to see a room decorated for Ben, and furnished. After they put little Ben to bed, Ross joined Rachel on their couch.
"Rach.you never cease to amaze me." Ross began as he stroked her hand.
"Why?" Rachel looked quizzically at Ross. "Because I wanted your son to be comfortable here?" she softly spoke as she kissed his neck.
"Well, I was just worried on how you'd feel with Ben staying here." Ross looked down feeling a little guilty.
Rachel now looked up at him a little alarmed. She lifted his chin and stared into his eyes. She now said the words for very softly, very heartfelt. "Ross, how'd you expect me to feel. Did you think I'd kick you and Ben out? I would never do that hon, Ben's apart of your life. I've known that for awhile now, and now he's a bigger part of your life, and hence makes him a big part of my life." Rachel leaned her forehead to his. "I also looked into schools for him, if that's ok."
"God, I love you so much Rachel. I hope you being here makes Ben's transition easier. You know he adores you. The whole time in Chicago he asked if you were going to be here." Ross said softly as he rubbed his nose against hers.
"We still have some things to talk about, but lets worry about that all later.we need some sleep, Monica was irate when she found out she has a five year old nephew." Rachel spoke before kissing Ross deeply.
More time had passed and Ross has almost given up on his movie career. He found himself now focusing more on Ben. He still did some guest appearances on sitcoms as well as the occasional video with Rachel. But his name was becoming a thing of the past where his fans were concerned. The time for Ross and Rachel's year and a half anniversary was approaching.
We find Ross seated at a park bench in Central Perk just flipping through the newspaper. Pretty much just enjoying a nice New York day.
"Oh My God! Are you Ross Geller!" is heard from behind Ross. He looks down clearly annoyed in having his afternoon interrupted. So not to be rude, he decides to turn around and greet his fan. Only to his shock, and annoyance it is not a fan.
"You think you are so funny Chandler, don't you." Ross let out annoyed. "Its about time you get here, I've been waiting twenty minutes. Did you get it?"
Chandler sat down next to Ross and reached in his pocket. He pulled out a small white velvet box. "Got it right here, engraved and everything, the exact one you wanted. I can not believe how much you spent. That thing cost like my entire life savings."
"Not to sound conceded Chan, but this thing really didn't cost me that much." Ross replied as he looked down.
"Hey, never feel bad about your success man. You earned it." Chandler said as Ross gave him a nod as he began to open the small box. "So your really going to do it huh? Propose to Rachel."
"Yeah I am, these past couple months with Ben and her have never made me happier. I feel kind of bad that Ben is starting to see Rachel as a mom, I never want him to forget about Carol and Susan.but wow just the thought of us being a family, my little boy and a woman that I love more then I ever thought I was possible."
"That's sweet man, hate to cut our little heart to heart short, but they need me back at work." Chandler said as he checked his watch. He patted Ross on the back. "You take care man."
"You to Chandler, and hey.thanks." Ross said as Chandler walked away.
Ross looked down at the ring he had just purchased. Did he dare he thought to himself. Was it still to soon. Would Rachel say "yes" if he were to ask? How could he not, he would this Friday when they celebrated their year and a half anniversary. He hoped she would say yes. He hoped so much.
"I've lost my practice.I've lost my house.my life is a mess! He will pay, he will pay! I blame him. He stole her from me, and after that my life came crashing down on me!" Barry Farber said to himself as he sat on a plane just taking off from San Francisco. He had a maniacal look upon his face.
Rachel entered Monica's apartment as Monica greeted her happily from the couch where she and Pheobe were watching Joey on Days of our Lives. "Hey sweetie.tomorrow's the big day? Eighteen months is a long time huh?" Monica chimed out very chipper. Monica turned her head towards Rachel waiting for a response. She noticed that Rachel had red circles around her eyes obviously from crying. She got up and rushed towards her. "What's wrong?"
"Mon.I think I might be pregnant." Rachel let out softly as she closed the apartment door.
"What!" Monica screamed out as Pheobe also turned to see what was going on.
"I'm not sure, but I'm a week late, I wanna take a test but, I don't want to buy one." Rachel said just as softly as before.
"I have some across the hall." Pheobe said as she lept off the couch and rushed towards her apartment that she still shared with Joey. She returned mere moments later and handed it to Rachel. "Here you go."
"Thank you Pheebs, your such a great friend." Rachel hugged Pheobe. Pheobe had become someone Rachel could confide in, someone she could turn to. Pheobe became a great friend since they had met.
"What are you waiting for.go take the test!" Monica let out excitedly. Rachel complied and proceeded to the bathroom. A couple minutes later she came out and sat at the couch. "So." Monica said softly as she took her hand.
"We have to wait a couple more minutes." Rachel informed her, now becoming more and more nervous.
A couple minutes passed and Rachel asked Monica to look for her. Monica looked down at the pregnancy test and then looked up at Rachel sitting on her couch with her head in her hands. "Well hun, it's positive.is that good or bad?" Rachel looked up with tears in her eyes.
"Well." Rachel started. "its good because I haven't gotten Ross a year and half anniversary present yet, so I guess this can be it."
Pheobe was a little confused. "You guys celebrate year and a half anniversaries?" she asked completely dumbfounded.
"Ross's idea.he told me that he wants to celebrate are love as often as possible." Rachel let out a dreamy look. "He is so wonderful, and sweet like that." Monica and Pheobe both smiled at the look Rachel had on her face. They both knew it was a look of pure love.
Barry arrived in New York; his life had been hell the past year and a half. And he was going to make someone pay for that. And that someone would be Ross Geller, the man who took his dear sweet Rachel from him.
Ross and Rachel had enjoyed a beautiful evening out. They had entrusted little Ben in Chandler and Monica's care for the night. Much to the delight of Monica, Monica was absolutely crazy about the little guy. They ate at a very fancy restaurant and enjoyed the newest Broadway Musical. They found themselves closing in at the end of their evening approaching a place they all to often found themselves at. Their park bench; that they've come to call it. A very special place, where very special things happened in their relationship. Each one of them had something special that they wanted to add to that list of things. Ross clutched his jacket pocket was again reassuring himself he had not forgotten the ring he would give to Rachel, if she would agreed to become his wife. Rachel rehearsed what she would say to Ross. She wanted this news that their love had created a little baby that was growing in her stomach to make Ross happy. She so hoped he'd be happy. They walked arm and arm until they reached the park bench. Ross helped Rachel to sit down. He sat next to her and took her hands into his. He began to speak. His voice was nervous and cracking. "Rachel, I really wanted to talk to you about us tonight."
Ross was interrupted though. Probably the most important sentence he would ever speak had just been cut short. He heard maniacal laughter coming from behind him. "Remember me Rachel?" A dark figure asked before coming into the light.
"Oh my God! Barry! What are you doing here!" Rachel said absolutely shocked. She became even more shocked when Barry pulled out a gun.
"I am here to make the person pay that ruined my life!" As those words left Barry's mouth, Ross acted on instinct. He'd assumed that Barry meant Rachel, he leapt over the park bench and tackled Barry to the ground. They wrestled around for a bit before a gun shot was heard.
Rachel stared on in shock. She frantically searched her jacket pockets for her cell phone. She finally found it; she took her eyes from the struggling Ross and Barry about to dial 9-1-1. Once she heard the gun shot, she looked back at the two men. She stared there waiting for Ross to stand up. Her heart was literally in her throat. Tears were forming in her eyes. A great relief flooded over her as Ross stood up and walked towards her. "Thank God Ross! I was so scared!" Rachel screamed in relief. That relief was short lived.
Barry was lying on the ground. A million thoughts were rushing through his head. He turned his head and saw the gun, the gun that shot him. Not only had Ross Geller taken his Rachel, but now he has taken his life. He felt his life slowly drifting away. With what little strength he had, he reached the gun and lifted it up, he gently pulled the trigger and watched as Ross Geller fell to the ground. Barry Farber closed his eyes for the last time.
Ross felt a blast of something into his side. His hands went straight to his back where the bullet entered. He dropped to his knees and looked at Rachel. Rachel rushed over to him. She closed her arms around him. "Ross.what should I do? What just happened, was that another shot?"
"Rach.I've.I've been shot, call an ambulance." Ross cried in pain as he clutched his side.
Hours later Rachel sat next to Ross in a hospital room. The doctors were able to remove the bullet, but Ross had lost a lot of blood and fallen into a coma. She had called Chandler and Monica, who in turn got a hold of Ross and Monica's parents. They left Ben in the care of Joey and rushed to the hospital to start taking care of Ross's paperwork. Monica and Chandler finally entered Ross's hospital room.
"They don't know if he'll wake up at all!" Rachel screeched as Monica placed her hand on Rachel's shoulder. She then handed her an envelope of Ross's personal belongings.
"What's this?" Rachel asked with pain in her voice.
"Just the stuff that was on Ross when they brought him here." Monica said softly. "Don't worry Rach, Ross is strong he'll wake up."
Rachel opened up the envelope and sifted through it, Cell phone, wallet, and keys.nothing big, but at the bottom she found a small white velvet box. She gasped as she pulled it out. "Oh my god.what is this?" she whispered quietly as she opened the box. Inside was an extravagant ring. Monica also let out a gasp. "Was he gonna propose to me tonight!" Rachel spoke astonished, but now in more emotional pain then ever.
Chandler looked on before deciding that she needed to know. "Yeah Rachel, Ross had me pick it up the other day. There's an inscription." He spoke solemnly.
Rachel looked inside of the ring and read the words out loud. "My Heart is Yours." She turned to Chandler and Monica, "Can you give me a minute alone?"
They both nodded and left the room quietly, each feeling a deep pain in their hearts. Rachel took her small gold chain necklace that Ross had bought her for their six month anniversary and unclasped it. She slid the ring onto it before returning the necklace to her neck. She looked down at Ross and spoke these words softly. "I will where this ring around my neck until you wake up and place it on my finger. I want you to know, my heart also belongs to you." Once again she broke down and began sobbing hysterically. Rachel sobbed as she leaned onto Ross. "I will always love you Ross, please don't leave me!"
TBC
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[b]These Two Hearts[/b] [i]A New Way of Life[/i]
[i]A Great Tragedy.[/i]
Last night, Ross Geller was shot by his girlfriend of eighteen months, Rachel Green's previous boyfriend.Barry Farber. Details are sketchy, buy Barry Farber was pronounced dead, and Ross Geller lies in critical condition. All our prayers here at CNN go to his family, his son Ben Willick-Geller, as well as his girlfriend Rachel Green who has been said to still be in his hospital room.
[i]A Simple Promise.[/i]
Rachel looked down at Ross, "I want you to know Ross, that you need to wake up. Because I need you, little Ben needs you, and our baby needs you.but if you don't, I promise that I will always take care of Ben. I will treat him like my own son, and I will make sure our little boy or girl knows what a great man you were." As she finished her sentence she leaned down to a sleeping Ross, and kissed his lips gently.
[i]Tragedy can change everything.[/i]
Rachel looked out at the shining sky. She was going to be O.K. as she rubbed the bump that was growing bigger by the day. Her thoughts were interrupted as Ben came running into the living room. "Momma, come look, they got something about Daddy on T.V. again!" Rachel smiled at little Ben and followed him into the living room and sat on the couch.
[b]These Two Hearts[/b] Part Five: [i]A New Way of Life[/i]
Coming Sooner or Later.probably sooner.
Rachel stared at her boyfriend Ross Geller as he slept. He lied there sleeping so peacefully. She could not believe that last night was there one-year anniversary. She smiled at the thought of being with him another year. She also was glad when he said he was going to spend some more time in New York and cut down on his career. She in turn would slow down on hers. Although she was unsure how her agent would take it. As a singer she needed to be in the public's eye or she would be forgotten. But she also wanted to be with Ross, afraid if not enough time was spent with him, he would forget her. She pushed those thoughts aside and snuggled up closer to him. As she lied her head across her chest, she felt content as she could feel him breath in and out. This simple act made everything go away, all those bad thought were forgotten when he was close. It was just one of the many things that she loved about him.
Ross awoke as he felt something heavy on his chest. He looked down to see Rachel's beautiful hair draped across his chest. He smiled to himself. This is what he wanted. This is what he needed. He listened closely to the sound of her breathing. Just her presence made him happy, he never wanted to lose her. She was one of the most important things in his life, and he would do anything to keep her forever. Ross brought his hand to Rachel's head and began to run his fingers gently through her hair. He heard Rachel let out a long content sigh. "Hey Rach, you awake?" Ross spoke softly.
Rachel turned her head to look up at him. She stared into his deep dark brown eyes and smiled brightly. "Yeah honey, last night.you were amazing." She said softly and a little embarrassed. She now crawled up to his face and kissed him softly on the lips. "I love you."
"I love you also." Ross said before kissing her back just as softly. "You hungry?"
"Ummm, not really, can we just stay like this for awhile?" Rachel asked shyly as she leaned onto his shoulder and closed her eyes. "I just want you to hold me for a little while longer."
"Of course." Ross responded as he began to lovingly caress her hair once again.
A couple weeks later Ross was lounging around his and Rachel's apartment. He had decided that he was going to take off from acting for a while. Something more pressing then his career was on his mind. His agent wasn't happy, but Ross merely stated that he managed his money and would honestly never have to work again. And right now his heart wasn't into acting. And if his heart wasn't into it, the fans wouldn't appreciate anything he did. His heart was into something else right now. It was into Rachel. Ross's thoughts were interrupted by the phone ringing. He figured it was Rachel calling from the studio.
"Hello?" he answered into the phone. "Hey sweetie." Rachel spoke into the phone as she sat in her dressing room.
"What do you need Rach?" Ross asked as he got off the couch and made his way to the kitchen.
"Well, I need a favor, you see I know you said you were gonna take some time off the whole acting thing, but ummm I was wondering if you could.well the thing is." Rachel couldn't seem to figure out how to ask this.
"What is it hon?" Ross now asked curious as to what Rachel was so nervous about.
"The director of my new video wants you to be in it." Rachel now said more clearly hoping he would agree to it. She didn't know why it was so hard to ask, but to be honest the video they came up for this song was very sensual and she would rather do it with Ross, she hated watching Ross kissing other girls in the movies, and didn't want to be doing that to him.
"Is that it hon?" Ross asked as he tried to contain his laughing.
"Yeah" she replied relieved to hear him laughing.
"Of course." He stated. Ross let out a small chuckle. "Sweetie, you never have to worry about asking me to do something like that. O.K. as long as I have the time, I'm all yours."
"Oh YAY!" Rachel shrieked into the phone. "Thank you so much.I love you more now!"
"Alright, is that all you needed?" Ross asked as he rubbed his temple. Obviously Rachel's sudden outburst gave him a small migraine.
"Nope, I'll let my director know, and I'll see you about five tonight, so make sure you keep the next week open." Rachel sweetly spoke into the phone. "I love you, and good-bye honey."
"Good-bye honey." With that Ross sank back into the couch with the sandwich he had made while speaking to Rachel. He flipped on the T.V. and turned from Comedy Central to the Nature Channel. If his fans only knew he thought.
Rachel walked into her penthouse. She looked around for Ross and saw him sleeping soundly on the couch. Much the same as he has been these past couple weeks. He has been so relaxed lately. She smiled as she looked down at him. Ussually she would climb on top of him and wake him with a passionate kiss or some other way that would get his blood going. Not today she thought as she made her way to the kitchen. Tonight she wanted to really surprise him.
Ross surprisingly to himself woke up on his own. And even more surprising was the aroma wafting through the air. He rubbed his eyes as he sat up. The smell was coming from the kitchen. Filled with curiousity he made his way to the kitchen and peaked in the door. The smell got even stronger and he knew it was lasagna, maybe even spaghetti. There she was, he glanced her up and down. Rachel stood by the counter cutting a lasagna in a light summer dress and a apron. "Wow." Ross let out breath taken.
Rachel spun around and gazed adoringly at Ross. "Hey you.why don't you go sit down in the dining room. I already set the table." Rachel smiled brightly and scooted him off with an oven mitt.
Ross was again surprised as he entered the dining room. The lights were dimmed, with two candles causing the room to glow brightly. Two nice place settings adorned a beautiful tablecloth. Ross slowly sat down and noticed the bottle of wine and two glasses. He poured some for him, and some for Rachel. He took a casual sip as he watched the door as she entered carrying the lasagna. Ross couldn't help but be breath taken as she seemed to glide across the room to the table. She gracefully placed the dish down in the middle of the table and served him some, as well as herself. She also uncovered what looked to Ross to be homemade Dinner rolls. "What's all this for Rachel?" Ross asked slightly confused.
"I made us dinner tonight Ross.doesn't it look good?" Rachel now asked nervous as she took her seat.
"No Hon.it looks wonderful. And it smells delicious. But umm, in the past year I have never seen you cook before. I didn't know you could cook." Ross smiled nervously.
"Well to be honest, I can't really, I've been practicing this meal for about three weeks now with Monica. I wanted to be able to make you dinner myself. And I thought today was a perfect day to do it. Its my way of thanking you for doing this video with me." Rachel looked into Ross's eyes once again and smiled slightly. Ross leaned over the table and kissed her passionately on her lips. He broke and they began talking and enjoying the elegant meal that Rachel had prepared.
The next week was wonderful. Ross and Rachel spent more time then usual together do the video that they were doing together. Once it was done, Rachel was in love with it, as was her director and their producer. The day it premiered on MtV it rocketed to number one showing how much the fans loved it. The video itself entailed really sensual scenes between Ross and Rachel that fitted a song Rachel wrote herself that described the star struck start of their relationship.
One person though despised this video when he saw it. His name was Barry Farber. Over a year ago he was the happiest he had ever been. The day he saw this video, he literally snapped. He ran around his house in a panic. He threw his remote directly at his T.V. cracking the screen. He busted lamps and broke mirrors. Once his rage subsided he picked up the only thing he had not destroyed. It was a picture of him and Rachel. Tears flowed from his eyes. "I will have you once again!" he stated very furiously to himself.
Weeks have past once again and we find ourselves watching Ross, Chandler, and Joey screaming violently at the T.V. in Ross and Rachel's apartment holding beers with many more empty cans lying around as well as assorted snack bags. They were engrossed in the end of a Knicks' game.
"Alright! Knicks' Rule!" Joey screamed triumphantly as the final shot was made.
"That's right man!" Chandler chimed in patting Joey on the back.
Ross was just about to say something when the phone rang. He got up and began knocking stuff off the coffee table until he found it. "Hello?" he asked into it. All of a sudden his face fell. Some tears began to gather at the corners of his eyes. "All right." he said. "I well be there as soon as I can."
Chandler noticed the sadness in Ross's voice at the end of the odd conversation. "Ross is everything O.K?"
Ross set the phone down and looked at Chandler with obvious sadness in his eyes. "Chandler, there's something I never told you, Carol, my first wife.we had a son."
Chandler began to interrupt."WHAT!" Joey just sat back not to interrupt. He had become close with Ross, hell Ross even guest starred on Days of our Lives once in awhile at the request of Joey, but he didn't feel his place to ask anything. Especially since Ross had never said anything to Chandler about it.
"I can't explain why I never told you.but its not important right now. Carol.and her uggg partner died in a car accident. I have to go to Chicago and pick him up." As he said that he went to grab the phone to let Rachel know and to make reservations for a plane ticket.
Rachel wasn't able to go with Ross, she had pressing appointments. She felt horrible but Ross completely understood. Ross's stay in Chicago only lasted a couple days. He attended the funeral and helped Carol's and Susan's parents take care of their estate. He hadn't quite talked everything through with Rachel yet, but he hoped that she would have no problem with Ben staying them.
Ross held little Ben's hand tightly as they made their way into the airport. Before Ross knew what was happening Ben was lifted off the ground and was being swirled around in the air. He just smiled brightly at the sight of his wonderful girlfriend and little boy laughing and hugging. Ben had been so depressed in Chicago. But now his little boy was smiling again.
"Raaacheel!" Ben shrieked out. "Hey Benny Boy!" Rachel let out. "I have missed you so much!" She set him down and turned to Ross. She kissed him tightly on the lips and said softly "And I missed you so much too." All of a sudden there were flashes as Ross lifted Ben up and Rachel wrapped her arm around his waist. Ross and Rachel looked at each other, let out a long sigh and made their way quickly to baggage claim and hurriedly left to their home.
Once they got home, Rachel led Ross to one of their many spare rooms. Ross was surprised as hell to see a room decorated for Ben, and furnished. After they put little Ben to bed, Ross joined Rachel on their couch.
"Rach.you never cease to amaze me." Ross began as he stroked her hand.
"Why?" Rachel looked quizzically at Ross. "Because I wanted your son to be comfortable here?" she softly spoke as she kissed his neck.
"Well, I was just worried on how you'd feel with Ben staying here." Ross looked down feeling a little guilty.
Rachel now looked up at him a little alarmed. She lifted his chin and stared into his eyes. She now said the words for very softly, very heartfelt. "Ross, how'd you expect me to feel. Did you think I'd kick you and Ben out? I would never do that hon, Ben's apart of your life. I've known that for awhile now, and now he's a bigger part of your life, and hence makes him a big part of my life." Rachel leaned her forehead to his. "I also looked into schools for him, if that's ok."
"God, I love you so much Rachel. I hope you being here makes Ben's transition easier. You know he adores you. The whole time in Chicago he asked if you were going to be here." Ross said softly as he rubbed his nose against hers.
"We still have some things to talk about, but lets worry about that all later.we need some sleep, Monica was irate when she found out she has a five year old nephew." Rachel spoke before kissing Ross deeply.
More time had passed and Ross has almost given up on his movie career. He found himself now focusing more on Ben. He still did some guest appearances on sitcoms as well as the occasional video with Rachel. But his name was becoming a thing of the past where his fans were concerned. The time for Ross and Rachel's year and a half anniversary was approaching.
We find Ross seated at a park bench in Central Perk just flipping through the newspaper. Pretty much just enjoying a nice New York day.
"Oh My God! Are you Ross Geller!" is heard from behind Ross. He looks down clearly annoyed in having his afternoon interrupted. So not to be rude, he decides to turn around and greet his fan. Only to his shock, and annoyance it is not a fan.
"You think you are so funny Chandler, don't you." Ross let out annoyed. "Its about time you get here, I've been waiting twenty minutes. Did you get it?"
Chandler sat down next to Ross and reached in his pocket. He pulled out a small white velvet box. "Got it right here, engraved and everything, the exact one you wanted. I can not believe how much you spent. That thing cost like my entire life savings."
"Not to sound conceded Chan, but this thing really didn't cost me that much." Ross replied as he looked down.
"Hey, never feel bad about your success man. You earned it." Chandler said as Ross gave him a nod as he began to open the small box. "So your really going to do it huh? Propose to Rachel."
"Yeah I am, these past couple months with Ben and her have never made me happier. I feel kind of bad that Ben is starting to see Rachel as a mom, I never want him to forget about Carol and Susan.but wow just the thought of us being a family, my little boy and a woman that I love more then I ever thought I was possible."
"That's sweet man, hate to cut our little heart to heart short, but they need me back at work." Chandler said as he checked his watch. He patted Ross on the back. "You take care man."
"You to Chandler, and hey.thanks." Ross said as Chandler walked away.
Ross looked down at the ring he had just purchased. Did he dare he thought to himself. Was it still to soon. Would Rachel say "yes" if he were to ask? How could he not, he would this Friday when they celebrated their year and a half anniversary. He hoped she would say yes. He hoped so much.
"I've lost my practice.I've lost my house.my life is a mess! He will pay, he will pay! I blame him. He stole her from me, and after that my life came crashing down on me!" Barry Farber said to himself as he sat on a plane just taking off from San Francisco. He had a maniacal look upon his face.
Rachel entered Monica's apartment as Monica greeted her happily from the couch where she and Pheobe were watching Joey on Days of our Lives. "Hey sweetie.tomorrow's the big day? Eighteen months is a long time huh?" Monica chimed out very chipper. Monica turned her head towards Rachel waiting for a response. She noticed that Rachel had red circles around her eyes obviously from crying. She got up and rushed towards her. "What's wrong?"
"Mon.I think I might be pregnant." Rachel let out softly as she closed the apartment door.
"What!" Monica screamed out as Pheobe also turned to see what was going on.
"I'm not sure, but I'm a week late, I wanna take a test but, I don't want to buy one." Rachel said just as softly as before.
"I have some across the hall." Pheobe said as she lept off the couch and rushed towards her apartment that she still shared with Joey. She returned mere moments later and handed it to Rachel. "Here you go."
"Thank you Pheebs, your such a great friend." Rachel hugged Pheobe. Pheobe had become someone Rachel could confide in, someone she could turn to. Pheobe became a great friend since they had met.
"What are you waiting for.go take the test!" Monica let out excitedly. Rachel complied and proceeded to the bathroom. A couple minutes later she came out and sat at the couch. "So." Monica said softly as she took her hand.
"We have to wait a couple more minutes." Rachel informed her, now becoming more and more nervous.
A couple minutes passed and Rachel asked Monica to look for her. Monica looked down at the pregnancy test and then looked up at Rachel sitting on her couch with her head in her hands. "Well hun, it's positive.is that good or bad?" Rachel looked up with tears in her eyes.
"Well." Rachel started. "its good because I haven't gotten Ross a year and half anniversary present yet, so I guess this can be it."
Pheobe was a little confused. "You guys celebrate year and a half anniversaries?" she asked completely dumbfounded.
"Ross's idea.he told me that he wants to celebrate are love as often as possible." Rachel let out a dreamy look. "He is so wonderful, and sweet like that." Monica and Pheobe both smiled at the look Rachel had on her face. They both knew it was a look of pure love.
Barry arrived in New York; his life had been hell the past year and a half. And he was going to make someone pay for that. And that someone would be Ross Geller, the man who took his dear sweet Rachel from him.
Ross and Rachel had enjoyed a beautiful evening out. They had entrusted little Ben in Chandler and Monica's care for the night. Much to the delight of Monica, Monica was absolutely crazy about the little guy. They ate at a very fancy restaurant and enjoyed the newest Broadway Musical. They found themselves closing in at the end of their evening approaching a place they all to often found themselves at. Their park bench; that they've come to call it. A very special place, where very special things happened in their relationship. Each one of them had something special that they wanted to add to that list of things. Ross clutched his jacket pocket was again reassuring himself he had not forgotten the ring he would give to Rachel, if she would agreed to become his wife. Rachel rehearsed what she would say to Ross. She wanted this news that their love had created a little baby that was growing in her stomach to make Ross happy. She so hoped he'd be happy. They walked arm and arm until they reached the park bench. Ross helped Rachel to sit down. He sat next to her and took her hands into his. He began to speak. His voice was nervous and cracking. "Rachel, I really wanted to talk to you about us tonight."
Ross was interrupted though. Probably the most important sentence he would ever speak had just been cut short. He heard maniacal laughter coming from behind him. "Remember me Rachel?" A dark figure asked before coming into the light.
"Oh my God! Barry! What are you doing here!" Rachel said absolutely shocked. She became even more shocked when Barry pulled out a gun.
"I am here to make the person pay that ruined my life!" As those words left Barry's mouth, Ross acted on instinct. He'd assumed that Barry meant Rachel, he leapt over the park bench and tackled Barry to the ground. They wrestled around for a bit before a gun shot was heard.
Rachel stared on in shock. She frantically searched her jacket pockets for her cell phone. She finally found it; she took her eyes from the struggling Ross and Barry about to dial 9-1-1. Once she heard the gun shot, she looked back at the two men. She stared there waiting for Ross to stand up. Her heart was literally in her throat. Tears were forming in her eyes. A great relief flooded over her as Ross stood up and walked towards her. "Thank God Ross! I was so scared!" Rachel screamed in relief. That relief was short lived.
Barry was lying on the ground. A million thoughts were rushing through his head. He turned his head and saw the gun, the gun that shot him. Not only had Ross Geller taken his Rachel, but now he has taken his life. He felt his life slowly drifting away. With what little strength he had, he reached the gun and lifted it up, he gently pulled the trigger and watched as Ross Geller fell to the ground. Barry Farber closed his eyes for the last time.
Ross felt a blast of something into his side. His hands went straight to his back where the bullet entered. He dropped to his knees and looked at Rachel. Rachel rushed over to him. She closed her arms around him. "Ross.what should I do? What just happened, was that another shot?"
"Rach.I've.I've been shot, call an ambulance." Ross cried in pain as he clutched his side.
Hours later Rachel sat next to Ross in a hospital room. The doctors were able to remove the bullet, but Ross had lost a lot of blood and fallen into a coma. She had called Chandler and Monica, who in turn got a hold of Ross and Monica's parents. They left Ben in the care of Joey and rushed to the hospital to start taking care of Ross's paperwork. Monica and Chandler finally entered Ross's hospital room.
"They don't know if he'll wake up at all!" Rachel screeched as Monica placed her hand on Rachel's shoulder. She then handed her an envelope of Ross's personal belongings.
"What's this?" Rachel asked with pain in her voice.
"Just the stuff that was on Ross when they brought him here." Monica said softly. "Don't worry Rach, Ross is strong he'll wake up."
Rachel opened up the envelope and sifted through it, Cell phone, wallet, and keys.nothing big, but at the bottom she found a small white velvet box. She gasped as she pulled it out. "Oh my god.what is this?" she whispered quietly as she opened the box. Inside was an extravagant ring. Monica also let out a gasp. "Was he gonna propose to me tonight!" Rachel spoke astonished, but now in more emotional pain then ever.
Chandler looked on before deciding that she needed to know. "Yeah Rachel, Ross had me pick it up the other day. There's an inscription." He spoke solemnly.
Rachel looked inside of the ring and read the words out loud. "My Heart is Yours." She turned to Chandler and Monica, "Can you give me a minute alone?"
They both nodded and left the room quietly, each feeling a deep pain in their hearts. Rachel took her small gold chain necklace that Ross had bought her for their six month anniversary and unclasped it. She slid the ring onto it before returning the necklace to her neck. She looked down at Ross and spoke these words softly. "I will where this ring around my neck until you wake up and place it on my finger. I want you to know, my heart also belongs to you." Once again she broke down and began sobbing hysterically. Rachel sobbed as she leaned onto Ross. "I will always love you Ross, please don't leave me!"
TBC
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[b]These Two Hearts[/b] [i]A New Way of Life[/i]
[i]A Great Tragedy.[/i]
Last night, Ross Geller was shot by his girlfriend of eighteen months, Rachel Green's previous boyfriend.Barry Farber. Details are sketchy, buy Barry Farber was pronounced dead, and Ross Geller lies in critical condition. All our prayers here at CNN go to his family, his son Ben Willick-Geller, as well as his girlfriend Rachel Green who has been said to still be in his hospital room.
[i]A Simple Promise.[/i]
Rachel looked down at Ross, "I want you to know Ross, that you need to wake up. Because I need you, little Ben needs you, and our baby needs you.but if you don't, I promise that I will always take care of Ben. I will treat him like my own son, and I will make sure our little boy or girl knows what a great man you were." As she finished her sentence she leaned down to a sleeping Ross, and kissed his lips gently.
[i]Tragedy can change everything.[/i]
Rachel looked out at the shining sky. She was going to be O.K. as she rubbed the bump that was growing bigger by the day. Her thoughts were interrupted as Ben came running into the living room. "Momma, come look, they got something about Daddy on T.V. again!" Rachel smiled at little Ben and followed him into the living room and sat on the couch.
[b]These Two Hearts[/b] Part Five: [i]A New Way of Life[/i]
Coming Sooner or Later.probably sooner.