Chapter 10 - 3 weeks later
Ross looked out the window of the plane; all he could see was beautiful blue sky, fluffy white clouds and a bright shining sun.. A beautiful Hawaiian Paradise was awaiting them.
He looked at the seat next to him, Rachel was sound asleep, Joshua was curled up in her arms, his head resting on her chest also asleep. They were both breathing deeply in sync with each other.
On the other side of the aisle sat Emma, Jamie, Dayton & Jesse, All were sitting quietly, colouring in their colouring books or playing with their toys.
Monica, Chandler, Taylah, Phoebe and Joey were across the other side of the plane due to ticket and seating arrangements.
The pilots voice came over the intercom, saying they would be landing in Oahu in about 5 minutes so they should all fasten their seat belts for the landing.
"Seat belts fastened kids?" called Ross across the aisle
"Yes..Yes Daddy....Uh Huh Uncle Ross" came various replies
Ross looked at Rachel and Joshua, both looked so peaceful he almost didn't want to wake them....He leaned across and kissed her cheek softly, whispering in her ear "We're here Sleeping Beauty"
Her eyes opened and a smile spread across her face. Ross lifted a still sleeping Joshua out of her arms as she sat up, stretching her back.
"Wow" said Rachel "That was a good nap"
"Really?" said Ross "In airplane seats?"
"Yeah" said Rachel. She looked out the window at the scenery "God, Isn't that Beautiful"
"Sure is" said Ross "But what I'm looking out right now is more beautiful"
"Stop" said Rachel with a smile.
She leaned over the armrest and they kissed tenderly, and then were jolted apart as the airplane touched down.
The pilot's voice came back over the intercom "Good afternoon passengers. We have just landed in Kauai, Hawaii. The weather here is currently a sunny 35 degrees Celsius.Please remember to get all your hand luggage before you step of the plane and we hope you enjoy your stay on the Island of Kauai"
Ross stepped out in the aisle and saw Joey and Phoebe walking towards him, Joey was looking slightly green.
"You don't look good Joey," said Ross "What's up?"
"He's been heaving his guts up the whole way," said Phoebe "Plane Sickness"
"Oh you poor thing" said Rachel "Are you ok?"
"Yeah.." said Joey
His eyes suddenly widened and he pushed his way off the plane and onto the Tarmac where he threw up in a Gardenia patch.
"Ewww" said Monica "That's so gross"
They stepped out onto the tarmac where 3 Hawaiian people, holding a bunch of Lei's, greeted them
"Aloha" said one, draping a Lei around Rachel's neck "Welcome to Kauai"
"Aloha" said Emma "Can I have a pink one?"
"You sure can Princess," said one of the women, putting a bright Pink Lei around her neck
"Can I have one too?" asked Joey like a child, apparently recovered from his plane sickness "A Manly Blue one"
5 minutes later, everyone sporting brightly coloured Lei's and carrying their luggage, 2 Little Buggy's rolled up.
"Here's our ride," said Ross "Ready to see our Hawaiian Paradise?"
"Can't wait" said Rachel, kissing him "Let's go"
They all piled in and headed towards their Beach Front Resort where Ross had booked 3 luxury Villa's.
(Kauai Paradise Resort)
"Isn't this amazing" said Phoebe, looking around her as she got out the car, carrying luggage under one arm and Dayton under the other
Palm Trees surrounded them; Luscious spreads of bright green grass, a huge pool was in front of them with waterfalls cascading into the water. Surrounding the pool were various sized Bungalows. And over to one side were about 6Villa's, looking out over the Ocean.
"Wow" said Emma "Mommy, I wanna go swimming"
"Me too" said Jesse, Dayton and Jamie in unison
"Later" said Rachel with a laugh "We need to get our rooms first"
"A Bar in the pool" exclaimed Joey "Never seen anything like that before, you actually have to swim to the bar to get drinks"
"Looks like it Joe" said Monica "Where do we get our keys?"
"In here" said Chandler, pointing into a bungalow with a sign saying "Office" on the front door
They all entered, Ross and Monica going up to the desk while everyone else mucked around with their luggage and read pamphlets advertising Island Activities.
"Aloha. Welcome to Kauai Paradise Resort" said the Receptionist "How can I help you?"
"I'm Ross Geller," said Ross "I've got 3 Villa's booked"
"Geller.." said the receptionist scrolling down a list "3, 2 bedroom Ocean front Paradise Villa's?"
"That's correct," said Ross
The receptionist handed him 3 sets of keys "The Geller's are in 4, The Bing's in 5 and the Tribbiani's in 6"
"My favourite number" said Phoebe "Yay"
"Thankyou" said Ross
"We'll be needing a crib in ours," said Monica, gesturing at the baby "If that's possible"
"No problems" said the Receptionist "I will have someone run one up to you"
"Thankyou" said Chandler
They exited the office and walked around the pool, past the Bungalows and 3 Paradise Villas, coming to a stop at #4.
"This is us," said Ross
They stood there in a group, looking at the View that was in front of them. Surrounded by kids, boogie boards, bags and suitcases.
Ross tossed 2 sets of keys to Joey and Chandler "Here you go"
"Then this must be us," said Chandler pointing next door. He grabbed Jamie, slinging him under his arm "Come on Mon"
"So I'm supposed to carry the luggage and the baby?" asked Monica "Get real Chandler"
"I'll carry the precious cargo then" said Chandler, reaching for Taylah
"Umm NO" said Monica "You're the man so I will carry the "precious cargo" and YOU will carry the luggage up and into the Villa..All 5 bags and Jamie's boogie board"
"We'll be off then," said Phoebe quickly, pulling Joey and the kids away before an argument broke out.
They all entered their respective Villa's. Rachel was in awe as she looked around theirs.
She saw a spacious living area with a TV, VCR, Couches and a small Dining Table, the Kitchen to one side.
Rachel walked into a small hallway, there were 2 doors coming off it, behind one door was a bedroom with 2 single beds in it. Behind the other was a gorgeous bathroom with a sea theme.
Emma ran into the bedroom and jumped on the bed with a purple cover on it "Mine"
Josh toddled in after her and climbed up on the other bed, with a sky blue cover "Mine Mommy?"
"Yeah Spunky" said Rachel "That's your's"
Rachel left them in their bedroom and walked out in the living area. She was wondering where the other bedroom was when she saw a staircase leading up to an alcove type area. She went up and saw a massive, king size bed in the centre of the bedroom, 2 huge windows were looking out at an amazing view of the Ocean. Rachel could see a Cruise Ship somewhere far out, it looked really small from where she was.
She was just standing, arms folded in front of her when she felt Ross's arms slip around her from behind.
"Isn't that the most beautiful view" said Ross "I've never seen anything like it"
"I know," said Rachel "This is exactly how I imagined it would be, everything here is so relaxed compared to the rushed atmosphere of New York City"
"Are you happy to be here?" asked Ross
"Of course I am" said Rachel turning around and holding him close "Thankyou for bringing me here"
"My pleasure" said Ross. He pointed out to the sky "Look at that"
"What?" said Rachel, her eyes scanning the sky, stopping when they spotted a light plane flying past, there was a big banner attached to the back of it.
"Will you marry me Jasmine" Ross read out
"How Romantic is that," said Rachel with a smile "Jasmine is probably lying on the beach down there, She's going to look up and see a message from the man she loves..That will be one marriage proposal she's never going to forget"
"I don't think so," said Ross "Do you still remember when I proposed to you?"
"Of course I do," said Rachel "We were at home, it was when Emma was 6 weeks old. I was sitting on the couch feeding the baby and listening to the radio when the announcer said, "Here's a song from Ross. He'd like to dedicate it to Rachel, the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with" and All My Life came on.You got down on one knee in front of me and asked me to be your wife"
"You remember it well," said Ross "I'm surprised"
"How can I ever forget?" said Rachel "It was one of the most happiest days of my life"
"We've been through a lot over the years haven't we?" said Ross "Relationship, Break ups, Relationship, Break up's, Marriage, Divorce, Baby's, Marriage again...It could go on and on"
"I think we've done pretty well considering" said Rachel
"I guess we have" said Ross "I love you so much"
"I love you too" said Rachel, as she kissed him "Now let's go downstairs, I vaguely recall Joey saying something about Water skiing when you were in the Office"
"Water skiing?" said Ross horrified "Really? I don't know if I'll be doing that"
"Don't be a wuss" said Rachel grabbing his hand and pulling him down the stairs "Let's go"
(Beach- Later on)
Monica, Phoebe and Rachel were sitting on the sand watching Joey, Ross and Chandler all try to water ski. They were in hysterics.
Emma, Jamie, Dayton and Jesse were all playing catch with a beach ball at the waters edge while Joshua was digging himself a huge hole next to Rachel.
"Look at Chandler's face" said Monica, pointing at Chandler who was trying to stay actually standing up as the boat pulled him along at about 2 k's. "He looks like he's about to pee in his pants"
"Well look at Ross's face" said Rachel with a laugh "He looks like he's about to throw up his lunch"
"Has he even been on the water ski's yet?" asked Phoebe
"No" said Rachel "And he won't either. He can be such a wuss sometimes"
"Are you gonna have a go?" asked Monica "Or are you a "wuss" like Ross"
"Me?" said Rachel "No way.it'll make my hair all knotty"
"Gee, Not the hair" said Phoebe sarcastically
"Shut up" said Rachel
"Oh Joey's up now" said Pheeb's "Ten bucks says my man's better then both of your's put together"
"Ha Ha" said Rachel "Oh, would that be Joey I can see right now, in the water with his legs in the air?"
Phoebe pulled a face "Cancel the bet"
Rachel laughed "I can see Ross swimming back to shore now"
He cam running up the beach, looking like a drowned rat and plopped himself down next to Rachel "Hi Beautiful"
"Well hello Handsome" said Phoebe
"Well I was talking to Rachel but whatever," said Ross
"Are you feeling ok?" asked Rachel "You looked a little green out there"
Ross screwed up his face "Yeah I'm fine. That was actually the reason I didn't get out on the water ski's. I was feeling ill"
Monica snorted "Sure"
"It's true," said Ross
"I know it's true," said Rachel
Emma came running up, and bounced the ball of Ross's head "Do you wanna play with us Daddy? Jesse says he can throw better then me so you have to come tell him that he can't"
"Not really right now Sweetie" said Ross "I'm talking to Mommy and Aunty Mon and Phoebe"
Emma stuck out her bottom lip and put on her puppy dog eyes "Please Daddy?"
Ross looked at Rachel who nodded as if to say "Go on"
"Oh Ok" he said, standing up.
He picked her up under his arm. Emma was giggling wildly as he ran over to where they were playing.
Rachel was smiling as she watched him throwing the ball to each of the kids, chasing after Emma to grab the ball.
"Could you be any happier?" asked Monica "That smile has been plastered to your face lately"
"I know," said Rachel
"It's great," said Phoebe "To see you guys all better again, back together as a family"
"I feel great," said Rachel "It's like once I got here, I just forgot everything.It all just faded away"
"Hawaiian Paradise's will do that to you" said Monica
"I don't think I can get any happier," said Rachel
"Really?" said Phoebe "We'll see"
(Resort Pool Area - The Next Day)
It was mid afternoon, nearly 2:30pm and Rachel, Phoebe and Monica were all reclining on beach beds beside the shallow pool, while the kids were in the water under the strict supervision of a Lifeguard. The heat coming off the sun was tremendous, it was sweltering. Taylah was sleeping peacefully in her capsule under an umbrella next to them.
A waiter from the bar came over with 3 Margarita's on a tray "Here you go ladies"
"Where did these come from?" asked Phoebe sitting up
"Compliments of the Resort" said the Waiter
Phoebe and Monica both took one but Rachel was hesitant "Not for me thanks"
Monica and Phoebe looked at her strangely "Why aren't you having a drink?"
"I'm on antibiotics," said Rachel "Can't drink when you're taking pills"
"Ohhh" said Phoebe nodding her head "Right"
"Can I get you something else then?" said the Waiter
"Some pineapple juice would be great thanks," said Rachel, smiling up at the hunky Waiter
"Not a problem" he said before walking off
"Rach, these are amazing," said Monica, sipping her drink "You're missing out"
Rachel lay back down; shading her eyes from the sun because her sunglasses weren't doing a very good job.Her eyes scanned the shallow end, looking for Emma and Joshua. She spotted Emma flapping about in the water at one side and Joshua sitting on the edge with his floaties on, watching Emma.
"Where are my kids?" said Phoebe looking around, spotting them near Emma "They look like they're having so much fun"
"They do don't they" said Monica "I'll admit, I'm having fun too"
"Oh absolutely" said Phoebe, sitting back "This is the life"
They both looked at Rachel who was silently adjusting her bikini, pulling the straps down to tan her shoulders
"You're a little quiet," said Phoebe "What's up?"
"Nothing" said Rachel "I'm just relaxing"
"Silently" said Monica "You look like you are deep in thought"
"I am" said Rachel
"What's going on" said Phoebe "You can tell us Rachel"
"It's nothing really" said Rachel "Ok it's something...."
"Yeah..." said Monica, prompting her
"I'm pregnant," said Rachel bluntly
"What?" said Monica loudly "Are you serious?"
"Yep" said Rachel nodding her head slowly "I'm serious"
"Well that's great," said Phoebe
"I guess it is," said Rachel "You know..."
"Aren't you happy?" asked Monica "I see how you are around Taylah, you're baby mad"
"I know," said Rachel "I'd love another baby but I'm not really sure it's ideal now. I mean Ross and I are still working on things, getting everything back on track plus Ross isn't working right now. We don't even have another bedroom for a Nursery..this definentely wasn't planned at all"
"Sometimes good things come as surprises," said Monica "When did you find out?"
"2 days before we left for here" said Rachel "I went to the doctors because I was feeling out of sorts..1 blood test and a sonogram later I was pregnant"
"How far along are you?" asked Phoebe "If you know yet?"
"Dr Long said about 6 weeks," said Rachel "It's early days still"
"6 weeks.." said Phoebe, thinking hard "But 6 weeks ago..Ross wasn't with you 6 weeks ago"
"WHAT?" said Monica
"Yes he was" said Rachel defensively "It was that morning he came around after our disaster date, when he was taking the kids to the park...He gave me this massage, one thing led to another and we ended up making love"
"Ok" said Phoebe "I'm just getting confused with my dates that's all. I didn't even know that happened"
"Well it did," said Rachel "And now I'm pregnant"
"Didn't you use a condom?" asked Monica "You're not on the pill or anything..Wait why aren't you on the pill?"
"Because Ross and I were barely even kissing each other, let alone having sex for months before he left" said Rachel "It just wasn't necessary at that time..After everything that had happened, I didn't expect that we were going to end up in bed together, came right out of the blue and neither of us were thinking about protection, All we were thinking was how much we wanted to have sex"
"Very smart" said Phoebe with a laugh "But who cares, I can't believe you're going to have another baby, I'm so happy for you Rach"
"Me too" said Monica, leaning over and hugging Rachel "Have you told him yet?"
"No" said Rachel "It's our anniversary in 2 days, I was going to tell him then"
"Like when on your anniversary?" asked Phoebe "Morning, noon, night?"
"I don't know," said Rachel "Why?"
"No reason" said Pheeb's "I know he's going to be so happy though"
"He's going to be so excited," said Monica
"I hope so," said Rachel
"How come you didn't tell us before?" asked Monica
"I don't know" said Rachel "Waiting for the right time I guess...I really hope that he's happy, I mean I think he will be"
"Speak of the devil" said Phoebe, pointing over to Ross who was headed their way.
"SShh" said Rachel "Hey Honey"
"Hi" said Ross, sitting down next to her and kissing her "Getting some sun?"
"Yeah" said Rachel
"What have you guys been doing?" asked Monica "Where's my husband?"
"Him and Joey are fishing off the pier," said Ross "Not really fishing, just dangling their lines in the water and not catching anything, drinking beer.You know how it is"
Monica nodded "I do and I also know that Chandler isn't really the fishing type"
Ross took Rachel's hand "I've got a surprise for you"
"TODAY?" said Phoebe "Not today"
Monica shoved her discreetly and Ross glared at her
"What is it?" asked Rachel
"You'll have to wait and see" said Ross "Pheeb's, Can you mind Em and Josh for awhile?"
"Sure, they can come have some dinner with us" said Phoebe "Spend some quality time with their Aunt Pheeb's"
Rachel stood up "Thank's Pheeb's"
"No problems" said Phoebe "What is the Surprise Ross?"
"If I say anything, It won't be a surprise now will it" said Ross "Think about it Phoebe"
Rachel pulled on her skirt and grabbed her towel "I'll be back in a second"
Ross watched her walk over to where Emma and Joshua were playing
"Hows the plans going?" asked Monica
"Great" said Ross "Everything is going smoothly, Mom, Dad, Sandra and Leonard are arriving tomorrow night, they're staying at another resort. The ceremony is going to be held under a white canopy on the beach, I've got bunches of White Lilies on order; I've got the Celebrant organised. Everything's good"
"How are you going to get Rachel down to the beach?" asked Phoebe
Ross looked down to where she was standing, giving Emma a big bear hug.
"Actually, that's where you guys come into it" said Ross "I was hoping you guys could like lure her down there, tell her you're having some drinks on the beach or something. I'll already be down there with everyone else"
"Sneaky" said Phoebe "We can do it can't we Mon?"
"Sure" said Monica
"She's coming back," said Ross quietly "Ready to go Sweetie?"
"Sure am" said Rachel
"Have fun" said Phoebe before yelling out to the kids to hop out of the pool.
Ross and Rachel walked hand in hand, making their way past people relaxing by the pool and right down past all the Villa's and onto the Beach
"Where are we going?" asked Rachel
"Wait and see" said Ross "Look at this beach, I've never seen anything like it"
"Me neither" said Rachel "This sure beats any beach I've ever been to back home"
"I know," said Ross
He pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her as they made their way down the beach, getting further and further away from the Resort and people.
Rachel could see cliffs in front of her and Ross stopped at the base of one "Here we go"
Rachel looked up and then looked at Ross
"Up the stairs" said Ross, pointing up to stairs that wound around the cliff
"Are you serious?" asked Rachel "You know I'm scared of things like these"
"I'm here to protect you," said Ross "Now if you want the surprise, you'll get your tiny butt up those stairs"
Rachel pulled a face and headed up the stairs, Ross close behind her.
5 minutes later, they reached the top of the Cliff and were standing under a Bamboo archway; a breathtaking view was to behind them.
"Hibiscus Spa's!!" said Rachel, reading a sign "What's going on?"
"We are having a 30 minute massage, a detoxifying Body Wrap and then you are having a Facial," said Ross "Surprise"
"You are too good," said Rachel, wrapping her arms around him "Oh this is going to be so great"
"Mr and Mrs Geller?" said a short Hawaiian Women
"Yes," said Ross
"Welcome to Hibiscus Spa's" she said, "If you'd like to follow me, we have your Bungalow waiting"
"I'm so excited," said Rachel as they followed her past half a dozen small bungalows, eventually stopping at a larger one "I love being pampered"
"I know," said Ross with a smile "That's why I arranged it"
"If you would just like to take off your clothes to your bottom undergarments and lay down on the table, covering your self with the towels provided, Your Masseuse's will be with you shortly" said the Women
"Thank you" said Rachel
They entered the bungalow to see 2 Massage tables in the Centre; a small water feature was to one side, water trickling down, and making little splashy noises. Calming, Hawaiian Music was coming from a Stereo.
"Isn't that beautiful" said Rachel, pointing at the water feature "Can we take it home?"
"If you think we'll get it past the archway then sure" said Ross with a grin
Rachel shrugged "Never mind, those tables look so comfortable"
"Let's try one out," said Ross, laying down on one and pulling Rachel on top of him, kissing her
"Are you crazy?" said Rachel giggling "Here?"
"No, I'm just joking," said Ross "I don't want to be kicked off the Island...Get on your own table"
They both stripped down, Rachel to her Bikini Bottoms and Ross to his Jocks, lying down on their respective tables.
They lay in silence, relaxing when Rachel suddenly felt a drizzle of oil on her back and a pair of warm hands sliding down, massaging into her knots.
She could see feet over at Ross's table too so she closed her eyes and relaxed, letting any troubles she had slowly drift away.
(An hour later)
Rachel opened her eyes; She was now lying on her back, her whole body covered in mud and wrapped up like a mummy.
She tilted her head and could see Ross, looking the same on his table.
Ruby, the woman who massaged Ross entered the bungalow
"How are you going?" she asked cheerily "Nice and warm under there?"
"Sweltering," said Rachel with a laugh "I can feel everything oozing out of my pores. It is soo relaxing"
"That's the way it's supposed to feel," replied Ruby. She pointed over at Ross "Looks like your husband's asleep"
"He probably is" said Rachel "He can fall asleep by just putting his head down"
"Ohh" said Ruby "I'm going to unwrap you both now, and then I'll show you where you can get the mud off ok?"
"Thankyou" said Rachel.
Ruby unwrapped her, and she stood up shakily after lying down for so long. Every inch of her body, besides her face and where her bits where covered by her bikini was covered in a mud like substance, that was hardening as the air hit it.
"Do I wake him up?" asked Ruby
Rachel nodded and walked over to Ross's table where she kissed his lips gently.
His eyes snapped open immediately "Hi"
"Have a nice little nap did ya?" asked Rachel "Ruby's waiting to unravel you"
Ross laughed "I have never been so relaxed in my entire life"
"Good" said Rachel 'Go ahead Ruby"
She unwrapped Ross and then pointed to a little door at the back of their bungalow "After you"
They both walked out the door, which led into a little paved area; a high Bamboo fence surrounded it. In the middle of the area, a bubbling spa awaited them, 2 glasses and a bottle of wine next to it. A 2 head outdoor shower was also waiting for them, to clean the mud off before they got in the spa.
"Can life get any better?" Rachel asked, looking at Ross
Ruby laughed "Unwind and relax is the main message of Hibiscus Spa's. You've had your relaxing time, so now you can unwind"
"This is so great," said Rachel
"The Spa is yours for as long as you want," said Ruby "Be sure to rinse your mud off before you go in and hit the empty button on the side before you leave. You will be in complete Privacy"
Ross laughed cheekily "We could take full advantage of that"
Rachel hit him in the chest "Ssshh. Thankyou so much Ruby"
"Yes thankyou" said Ross "That was a fantastic massage you gave me"
"My pleasure" said Ruby, heading back inside the bungalow "Enjoy"
"Boy are you going to get lucky tonight" said Rachel once the door closed "This has been the best afternoon"
"See, I didn't do it so I'd get lucky" said Ross "I arranged it coz I knew you'd love it but what can I say..I love getting lucky"
Rachel laughed and walked under the outdoor shower, turning it on so a burst of warm water came out, drenching her body. She watched all the mud slide off her body and go down the drain. Ross joined her underneath the showerhead to wash his body.
Rachel walked over to the bubbling spa and sank her body into it, "Whoa, this is so warm."
"Is it?" said Ross, turning off the shower and joining her "Oh It sure is"
He sat down on one side and pulled Rachel over so she was sitting in front of him, her back touching his chest, relaxing against him. He poured to glasses of Champagne and handed on to her.
"To Us" said Ross, clinking his glass with hers "I honestly think I am the most luckiest guy in the world to have you as my wife Rach. I thank my lucky stars every day when I wake up to see you lying next to me...My soul mate and I love you"
"You're very sweet," said Rachel
"Yeah?" said Ross
Rachel nodded "And I think...that you might find yourself getting lucky right now"
Ross looked up shocked "Here?"
Rachel turned her body around so she was facing him "Here"
"Right here?" asked Ross again "What if someone comes in?"
"Ruby said we're in complete privacy," said Rachel in between kissing him teasingly. "Nobody's going to come in"
"Isn't it an offence to fool around in public?' asked Ross "We're only separate from the other Bungalows by this fence"
Rachel shrugged "I don't know..."
She ran her hands down his chest under the water, stopping at his waistband "Just relax"
"You..." began Ross but he was silenced by her lips "Are wicked"
Rachel laughed, "That I already knew"
She kissed him passionately; Ross was hesitant at first but soon threw away his inhibitions as they moulded into one, under the frothy, bubbling water.
TBC - AN: Sorry this was really long. I just realized it's like 15 pages LOL.
Ross looked out the window of the plane; all he could see was beautiful blue sky, fluffy white clouds and a bright shining sun.. A beautiful Hawaiian Paradise was awaiting them.
He looked at the seat next to him, Rachel was sound asleep, Joshua was curled up in her arms, his head resting on her chest also asleep. They were both breathing deeply in sync with each other.
On the other side of the aisle sat Emma, Jamie, Dayton & Jesse, All were sitting quietly, colouring in their colouring books or playing with their toys.
Monica, Chandler, Taylah, Phoebe and Joey were across the other side of the plane due to ticket and seating arrangements.
The pilots voice came over the intercom, saying they would be landing in Oahu in about 5 minutes so they should all fasten their seat belts for the landing.
"Seat belts fastened kids?" called Ross across the aisle
"Yes..Yes Daddy....Uh Huh Uncle Ross" came various replies
Ross looked at Rachel and Joshua, both looked so peaceful he almost didn't want to wake them....He leaned across and kissed her cheek softly, whispering in her ear "We're here Sleeping Beauty"
Her eyes opened and a smile spread across her face. Ross lifted a still sleeping Joshua out of her arms as she sat up, stretching her back.
"Wow" said Rachel "That was a good nap"
"Really?" said Ross "In airplane seats?"
"Yeah" said Rachel. She looked out the window at the scenery "God, Isn't that Beautiful"
"Sure is" said Ross "But what I'm looking out right now is more beautiful"
"Stop" said Rachel with a smile.
She leaned over the armrest and they kissed tenderly, and then were jolted apart as the airplane touched down.
The pilot's voice came back over the intercom "Good afternoon passengers. We have just landed in Kauai, Hawaii. The weather here is currently a sunny 35 degrees Celsius.Please remember to get all your hand luggage before you step of the plane and we hope you enjoy your stay on the Island of Kauai"
Ross stepped out in the aisle and saw Joey and Phoebe walking towards him, Joey was looking slightly green.
"You don't look good Joey," said Ross "What's up?"
"He's been heaving his guts up the whole way," said Phoebe "Plane Sickness"
"Oh you poor thing" said Rachel "Are you ok?"
"Yeah.." said Joey
His eyes suddenly widened and he pushed his way off the plane and onto the Tarmac where he threw up in a Gardenia patch.
"Ewww" said Monica "That's so gross"
They stepped out onto the tarmac where 3 Hawaiian people, holding a bunch of Lei's, greeted them
"Aloha" said one, draping a Lei around Rachel's neck "Welcome to Kauai"
"Aloha" said Emma "Can I have a pink one?"
"You sure can Princess," said one of the women, putting a bright Pink Lei around her neck
"Can I have one too?" asked Joey like a child, apparently recovered from his plane sickness "A Manly Blue one"
5 minutes later, everyone sporting brightly coloured Lei's and carrying their luggage, 2 Little Buggy's rolled up.
"Here's our ride," said Ross "Ready to see our Hawaiian Paradise?"
"Can't wait" said Rachel, kissing him "Let's go"
They all piled in and headed towards their Beach Front Resort where Ross had booked 3 luxury Villa's.
(Kauai Paradise Resort)
"Isn't this amazing" said Phoebe, looking around her as she got out the car, carrying luggage under one arm and Dayton under the other
Palm Trees surrounded them; Luscious spreads of bright green grass, a huge pool was in front of them with waterfalls cascading into the water. Surrounding the pool were various sized Bungalows. And over to one side were about 6Villa's, looking out over the Ocean.
"Wow" said Emma "Mommy, I wanna go swimming"
"Me too" said Jesse, Dayton and Jamie in unison
"Later" said Rachel with a laugh "We need to get our rooms first"
"A Bar in the pool" exclaimed Joey "Never seen anything like that before, you actually have to swim to the bar to get drinks"
"Looks like it Joe" said Monica "Where do we get our keys?"
"In here" said Chandler, pointing into a bungalow with a sign saying "Office" on the front door
They all entered, Ross and Monica going up to the desk while everyone else mucked around with their luggage and read pamphlets advertising Island Activities.
"Aloha. Welcome to Kauai Paradise Resort" said the Receptionist "How can I help you?"
"I'm Ross Geller," said Ross "I've got 3 Villa's booked"
"Geller.." said the receptionist scrolling down a list "3, 2 bedroom Ocean front Paradise Villa's?"
"That's correct," said Ross
The receptionist handed him 3 sets of keys "The Geller's are in 4, The Bing's in 5 and the Tribbiani's in 6"
"My favourite number" said Phoebe "Yay"
"Thankyou" said Ross
"We'll be needing a crib in ours," said Monica, gesturing at the baby "If that's possible"
"No problems" said the Receptionist "I will have someone run one up to you"
"Thankyou" said Chandler
They exited the office and walked around the pool, past the Bungalows and 3 Paradise Villas, coming to a stop at #4.
"This is us," said Ross
They stood there in a group, looking at the View that was in front of them. Surrounded by kids, boogie boards, bags and suitcases.
Ross tossed 2 sets of keys to Joey and Chandler "Here you go"
"Then this must be us," said Chandler pointing next door. He grabbed Jamie, slinging him under his arm "Come on Mon"
"So I'm supposed to carry the luggage and the baby?" asked Monica "Get real Chandler"
"I'll carry the precious cargo then" said Chandler, reaching for Taylah
"Umm NO" said Monica "You're the man so I will carry the "precious cargo" and YOU will carry the luggage up and into the Villa..All 5 bags and Jamie's boogie board"
"We'll be off then," said Phoebe quickly, pulling Joey and the kids away before an argument broke out.
They all entered their respective Villa's. Rachel was in awe as she looked around theirs.
She saw a spacious living area with a TV, VCR, Couches and a small Dining Table, the Kitchen to one side.
Rachel walked into a small hallway, there were 2 doors coming off it, behind one door was a bedroom with 2 single beds in it. Behind the other was a gorgeous bathroom with a sea theme.
Emma ran into the bedroom and jumped on the bed with a purple cover on it "Mine"
Josh toddled in after her and climbed up on the other bed, with a sky blue cover "Mine Mommy?"
"Yeah Spunky" said Rachel "That's your's"
Rachel left them in their bedroom and walked out in the living area. She was wondering where the other bedroom was when she saw a staircase leading up to an alcove type area. She went up and saw a massive, king size bed in the centre of the bedroom, 2 huge windows were looking out at an amazing view of the Ocean. Rachel could see a Cruise Ship somewhere far out, it looked really small from where she was.
She was just standing, arms folded in front of her when she felt Ross's arms slip around her from behind.
"Isn't that the most beautiful view" said Ross "I've never seen anything like it"
"I know," said Rachel "This is exactly how I imagined it would be, everything here is so relaxed compared to the rushed atmosphere of New York City"
"Are you happy to be here?" asked Ross
"Of course I am" said Rachel turning around and holding him close "Thankyou for bringing me here"
"My pleasure" said Ross. He pointed out to the sky "Look at that"
"What?" said Rachel, her eyes scanning the sky, stopping when they spotted a light plane flying past, there was a big banner attached to the back of it.
"Will you marry me Jasmine" Ross read out
"How Romantic is that," said Rachel with a smile "Jasmine is probably lying on the beach down there, She's going to look up and see a message from the man she loves..That will be one marriage proposal she's never going to forget"
"I don't think so," said Ross "Do you still remember when I proposed to you?"
"Of course I do," said Rachel "We were at home, it was when Emma was 6 weeks old. I was sitting on the couch feeding the baby and listening to the radio when the announcer said, "Here's a song from Ross. He'd like to dedicate it to Rachel, the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with" and All My Life came on.You got down on one knee in front of me and asked me to be your wife"
"You remember it well," said Ross "I'm surprised"
"How can I ever forget?" said Rachel "It was one of the most happiest days of my life"
"We've been through a lot over the years haven't we?" said Ross "Relationship, Break ups, Relationship, Break up's, Marriage, Divorce, Baby's, Marriage again...It could go on and on"
"I think we've done pretty well considering" said Rachel
"I guess we have" said Ross "I love you so much"
"I love you too" said Rachel, as she kissed him "Now let's go downstairs, I vaguely recall Joey saying something about Water skiing when you were in the Office"
"Water skiing?" said Ross horrified "Really? I don't know if I'll be doing that"
"Don't be a wuss" said Rachel grabbing his hand and pulling him down the stairs "Let's go"
(Beach- Later on)
Monica, Phoebe and Rachel were sitting on the sand watching Joey, Ross and Chandler all try to water ski. They were in hysterics.
Emma, Jamie, Dayton and Jesse were all playing catch with a beach ball at the waters edge while Joshua was digging himself a huge hole next to Rachel.
"Look at Chandler's face" said Monica, pointing at Chandler who was trying to stay actually standing up as the boat pulled him along at about 2 k's. "He looks like he's about to pee in his pants"
"Well look at Ross's face" said Rachel with a laugh "He looks like he's about to throw up his lunch"
"Has he even been on the water ski's yet?" asked Phoebe
"No" said Rachel "And he won't either. He can be such a wuss sometimes"
"Are you gonna have a go?" asked Monica "Or are you a "wuss" like Ross"
"Me?" said Rachel "No way.it'll make my hair all knotty"
"Gee, Not the hair" said Phoebe sarcastically
"Shut up" said Rachel
"Oh Joey's up now" said Pheeb's "Ten bucks says my man's better then both of your's put together"
"Ha Ha" said Rachel "Oh, would that be Joey I can see right now, in the water with his legs in the air?"
Phoebe pulled a face "Cancel the bet"
Rachel laughed "I can see Ross swimming back to shore now"
He cam running up the beach, looking like a drowned rat and plopped himself down next to Rachel "Hi Beautiful"
"Well hello Handsome" said Phoebe
"Well I was talking to Rachel but whatever," said Ross
"Are you feeling ok?" asked Rachel "You looked a little green out there"
Ross screwed up his face "Yeah I'm fine. That was actually the reason I didn't get out on the water ski's. I was feeling ill"
Monica snorted "Sure"
"It's true," said Ross
"I know it's true," said Rachel
Emma came running up, and bounced the ball of Ross's head "Do you wanna play with us Daddy? Jesse says he can throw better then me so you have to come tell him that he can't"
"Not really right now Sweetie" said Ross "I'm talking to Mommy and Aunty Mon and Phoebe"
Emma stuck out her bottom lip and put on her puppy dog eyes "Please Daddy?"
Ross looked at Rachel who nodded as if to say "Go on"
"Oh Ok" he said, standing up.
He picked her up under his arm. Emma was giggling wildly as he ran over to where they were playing.
Rachel was smiling as she watched him throwing the ball to each of the kids, chasing after Emma to grab the ball.
"Could you be any happier?" asked Monica "That smile has been plastered to your face lately"
"I know," said Rachel
"It's great," said Phoebe "To see you guys all better again, back together as a family"
"I feel great," said Rachel "It's like once I got here, I just forgot everything.It all just faded away"
"Hawaiian Paradise's will do that to you" said Monica
"I don't think I can get any happier," said Rachel
"Really?" said Phoebe "We'll see"
(Resort Pool Area - The Next Day)
It was mid afternoon, nearly 2:30pm and Rachel, Phoebe and Monica were all reclining on beach beds beside the shallow pool, while the kids were in the water under the strict supervision of a Lifeguard. The heat coming off the sun was tremendous, it was sweltering. Taylah was sleeping peacefully in her capsule under an umbrella next to them.
A waiter from the bar came over with 3 Margarita's on a tray "Here you go ladies"
"Where did these come from?" asked Phoebe sitting up
"Compliments of the Resort" said the Waiter
Phoebe and Monica both took one but Rachel was hesitant "Not for me thanks"
Monica and Phoebe looked at her strangely "Why aren't you having a drink?"
"I'm on antibiotics," said Rachel "Can't drink when you're taking pills"
"Ohhh" said Phoebe nodding her head "Right"
"Can I get you something else then?" said the Waiter
"Some pineapple juice would be great thanks," said Rachel, smiling up at the hunky Waiter
"Not a problem" he said before walking off
"Rach, these are amazing," said Monica, sipping her drink "You're missing out"
Rachel lay back down; shading her eyes from the sun because her sunglasses weren't doing a very good job.Her eyes scanned the shallow end, looking for Emma and Joshua. She spotted Emma flapping about in the water at one side and Joshua sitting on the edge with his floaties on, watching Emma.
"Where are my kids?" said Phoebe looking around, spotting them near Emma "They look like they're having so much fun"
"They do don't they" said Monica "I'll admit, I'm having fun too"
"Oh absolutely" said Phoebe, sitting back "This is the life"
They both looked at Rachel who was silently adjusting her bikini, pulling the straps down to tan her shoulders
"You're a little quiet," said Phoebe "What's up?"
"Nothing" said Rachel "I'm just relaxing"
"Silently" said Monica "You look like you are deep in thought"
"I am" said Rachel
"What's going on" said Phoebe "You can tell us Rachel"
"It's nothing really" said Rachel "Ok it's something...."
"Yeah..." said Monica, prompting her
"I'm pregnant," said Rachel bluntly
"What?" said Monica loudly "Are you serious?"
"Yep" said Rachel nodding her head slowly "I'm serious"
"Well that's great," said Phoebe
"I guess it is," said Rachel "You know..."
"Aren't you happy?" asked Monica "I see how you are around Taylah, you're baby mad"
"I know," said Rachel "I'd love another baby but I'm not really sure it's ideal now. I mean Ross and I are still working on things, getting everything back on track plus Ross isn't working right now. We don't even have another bedroom for a Nursery..this definentely wasn't planned at all"
"Sometimes good things come as surprises," said Monica "When did you find out?"
"2 days before we left for here" said Rachel "I went to the doctors because I was feeling out of sorts..1 blood test and a sonogram later I was pregnant"
"How far along are you?" asked Phoebe "If you know yet?"
"Dr Long said about 6 weeks," said Rachel "It's early days still"
"6 weeks.." said Phoebe, thinking hard "But 6 weeks ago..Ross wasn't with you 6 weeks ago"
"WHAT?" said Monica
"Yes he was" said Rachel defensively "It was that morning he came around after our disaster date, when he was taking the kids to the park...He gave me this massage, one thing led to another and we ended up making love"
"Ok" said Phoebe "I'm just getting confused with my dates that's all. I didn't even know that happened"
"Well it did," said Rachel "And now I'm pregnant"
"Didn't you use a condom?" asked Monica "You're not on the pill or anything..Wait why aren't you on the pill?"
"Because Ross and I were barely even kissing each other, let alone having sex for months before he left" said Rachel "It just wasn't necessary at that time..After everything that had happened, I didn't expect that we were going to end up in bed together, came right out of the blue and neither of us were thinking about protection, All we were thinking was how much we wanted to have sex"
"Very smart" said Phoebe with a laugh "But who cares, I can't believe you're going to have another baby, I'm so happy for you Rach"
"Me too" said Monica, leaning over and hugging Rachel "Have you told him yet?"
"No" said Rachel "It's our anniversary in 2 days, I was going to tell him then"
"Like when on your anniversary?" asked Phoebe "Morning, noon, night?"
"I don't know," said Rachel "Why?"
"No reason" said Pheeb's "I know he's going to be so happy though"
"He's going to be so excited," said Monica
"I hope so," said Rachel
"How come you didn't tell us before?" asked Monica
"I don't know" said Rachel "Waiting for the right time I guess...I really hope that he's happy, I mean I think he will be"
"Speak of the devil" said Phoebe, pointing over to Ross who was headed their way.
"SShh" said Rachel "Hey Honey"
"Hi" said Ross, sitting down next to her and kissing her "Getting some sun?"
"Yeah" said Rachel
"What have you guys been doing?" asked Monica "Where's my husband?"
"Him and Joey are fishing off the pier," said Ross "Not really fishing, just dangling their lines in the water and not catching anything, drinking beer.You know how it is"
Monica nodded "I do and I also know that Chandler isn't really the fishing type"
Ross took Rachel's hand "I've got a surprise for you"
"TODAY?" said Phoebe "Not today"
Monica shoved her discreetly and Ross glared at her
"What is it?" asked Rachel
"You'll have to wait and see" said Ross "Pheeb's, Can you mind Em and Josh for awhile?"
"Sure, they can come have some dinner with us" said Phoebe "Spend some quality time with their Aunt Pheeb's"
Rachel stood up "Thank's Pheeb's"
"No problems" said Phoebe "What is the Surprise Ross?"
"If I say anything, It won't be a surprise now will it" said Ross "Think about it Phoebe"
Rachel pulled on her skirt and grabbed her towel "I'll be back in a second"
Ross watched her walk over to where Emma and Joshua were playing
"Hows the plans going?" asked Monica
"Great" said Ross "Everything is going smoothly, Mom, Dad, Sandra and Leonard are arriving tomorrow night, they're staying at another resort. The ceremony is going to be held under a white canopy on the beach, I've got bunches of White Lilies on order; I've got the Celebrant organised. Everything's good"
"How are you going to get Rachel down to the beach?" asked Phoebe
Ross looked down to where she was standing, giving Emma a big bear hug.
"Actually, that's where you guys come into it" said Ross "I was hoping you guys could like lure her down there, tell her you're having some drinks on the beach or something. I'll already be down there with everyone else"
"Sneaky" said Phoebe "We can do it can't we Mon?"
"Sure" said Monica
"She's coming back," said Ross quietly "Ready to go Sweetie?"
"Sure am" said Rachel
"Have fun" said Phoebe before yelling out to the kids to hop out of the pool.
Ross and Rachel walked hand in hand, making their way past people relaxing by the pool and right down past all the Villa's and onto the Beach
"Where are we going?" asked Rachel
"Wait and see" said Ross "Look at this beach, I've never seen anything like it"
"Me neither" said Rachel "This sure beats any beach I've ever been to back home"
"I know," said Ross
He pulled her closer, wrapping his arms around her as they made their way down the beach, getting further and further away from the Resort and people.
Rachel could see cliffs in front of her and Ross stopped at the base of one "Here we go"
Rachel looked up and then looked at Ross
"Up the stairs" said Ross, pointing up to stairs that wound around the cliff
"Are you serious?" asked Rachel "You know I'm scared of things like these"
"I'm here to protect you," said Ross "Now if you want the surprise, you'll get your tiny butt up those stairs"
Rachel pulled a face and headed up the stairs, Ross close behind her.
5 minutes later, they reached the top of the Cliff and were standing under a Bamboo archway; a breathtaking view was to behind them.
"Hibiscus Spa's!!" said Rachel, reading a sign "What's going on?"
"We are having a 30 minute massage, a detoxifying Body Wrap and then you are having a Facial," said Ross "Surprise"
"You are too good," said Rachel, wrapping her arms around him "Oh this is going to be so great"
"Mr and Mrs Geller?" said a short Hawaiian Women
"Yes," said Ross
"Welcome to Hibiscus Spa's" she said, "If you'd like to follow me, we have your Bungalow waiting"
"I'm so excited," said Rachel as they followed her past half a dozen small bungalows, eventually stopping at a larger one "I love being pampered"
"I know," said Ross with a smile "That's why I arranged it"
"If you would just like to take off your clothes to your bottom undergarments and lay down on the table, covering your self with the towels provided, Your Masseuse's will be with you shortly" said the Women
"Thank you" said Rachel
They entered the bungalow to see 2 Massage tables in the Centre; a small water feature was to one side, water trickling down, and making little splashy noises. Calming, Hawaiian Music was coming from a Stereo.
"Isn't that beautiful" said Rachel, pointing at the water feature "Can we take it home?"
"If you think we'll get it past the archway then sure" said Ross with a grin
Rachel shrugged "Never mind, those tables look so comfortable"
"Let's try one out," said Ross, laying down on one and pulling Rachel on top of him, kissing her
"Are you crazy?" said Rachel giggling "Here?"
"No, I'm just joking," said Ross "I don't want to be kicked off the Island...Get on your own table"
They both stripped down, Rachel to her Bikini Bottoms and Ross to his Jocks, lying down on their respective tables.
They lay in silence, relaxing when Rachel suddenly felt a drizzle of oil on her back and a pair of warm hands sliding down, massaging into her knots.
She could see feet over at Ross's table too so she closed her eyes and relaxed, letting any troubles she had slowly drift away.
(An hour later)
Rachel opened her eyes; She was now lying on her back, her whole body covered in mud and wrapped up like a mummy.
She tilted her head and could see Ross, looking the same on his table.
Ruby, the woman who massaged Ross entered the bungalow
"How are you going?" she asked cheerily "Nice and warm under there?"
"Sweltering," said Rachel with a laugh "I can feel everything oozing out of my pores. It is soo relaxing"
"That's the way it's supposed to feel," replied Ruby. She pointed over at Ross "Looks like your husband's asleep"
"He probably is" said Rachel "He can fall asleep by just putting his head down"
"Ohh" said Ruby "I'm going to unwrap you both now, and then I'll show you where you can get the mud off ok?"
"Thankyou" said Rachel.
Ruby unwrapped her, and she stood up shakily after lying down for so long. Every inch of her body, besides her face and where her bits where covered by her bikini was covered in a mud like substance, that was hardening as the air hit it.
"Do I wake him up?" asked Ruby
Rachel nodded and walked over to Ross's table where she kissed his lips gently.
His eyes snapped open immediately "Hi"
"Have a nice little nap did ya?" asked Rachel "Ruby's waiting to unravel you"
Ross laughed "I have never been so relaxed in my entire life"
"Good" said Rachel 'Go ahead Ruby"
She unwrapped Ross and then pointed to a little door at the back of their bungalow "After you"
They both walked out the door, which led into a little paved area; a high Bamboo fence surrounded it. In the middle of the area, a bubbling spa awaited them, 2 glasses and a bottle of wine next to it. A 2 head outdoor shower was also waiting for them, to clean the mud off before they got in the spa.
"Can life get any better?" Rachel asked, looking at Ross
Ruby laughed "Unwind and relax is the main message of Hibiscus Spa's. You've had your relaxing time, so now you can unwind"
"This is so great," said Rachel
"The Spa is yours for as long as you want," said Ruby "Be sure to rinse your mud off before you go in and hit the empty button on the side before you leave. You will be in complete Privacy"
Ross laughed cheekily "We could take full advantage of that"
Rachel hit him in the chest "Ssshh. Thankyou so much Ruby"
"Yes thankyou" said Ross "That was a fantastic massage you gave me"
"My pleasure" said Ruby, heading back inside the bungalow "Enjoy"
"Boy are you going to get lucky tonight" said Rachel once the door closed "This has been the best afternoon"
"See, I didn't do it so I'd get lucky" said Ross "I arranged it coz I knew you'd love it but what can I say..I love getting lucky"
Rachel laughed and walked under the outdoor shower, turning it on so a burst of warm water came out, drenching her body. She watched all the mud slide off her body and go down the drain. Ross joined her underneath the showerhead to wash his body.
Rachel walked over to the bubbling spa and sank her body into it, "Whoa, this is so warm."
"Is it?" said Ross, turning off the shower and joining her "Oh It sure is"
He sat down on one side and pulled Rachel over so she was sitting in front of him, her back touching his chest, relaxing against him. He poured to glasses of Champagne and handed on to her.
"To Us" said Ross, clinking his glass with hers "I honestly think I am the most luckiest guy in the world to have you as my wife Rach. I thank my lucky stars every day when I wake up to see you lying next to me...My soul mate and I love you"
"You're very sweet," said Rachel
"Yeah?" said Ross
Rachel nodded "And I think...that you might find yourself getting lucky right now"
Ross looked up shocked "Here?"
Rachel turned her body around so she was facing him "Here"
"Right here?" asked Ross again "What if someone comes in?"
"Ruby said we're in complete privacy," said Rachel in between kissing him teasingly. "Nobody's going to come in"
"Isn't it an offence to fool around in public?' asked Ross "We're only separate from the other Bungalows by this fence"
Rachel shrugged "I don't know..."
She ran her hands down his chest under the water, stopping at his waistband "Just relax"
"You..." began Ross but he was silenced by her lips "Are wicked"
Rachel laughed, "That I already knew"
She kissed him passionately; Ross was hesitant at first but soon threw away his inhibitions as they moulded into one, under the frothy, bubbling water.
TBC - AN: Sorry this was really long. I just realized it's like 15 pages LOL.
