A Dream Become Reality

Written by: Tenneil

Disclaimer: These characters do not belong to me, but to Bright, Kauffman and Crane Productions and Warner Bros. Their use is not intended for profit, only for entertainment.

Summary: This story takes place in about 2005. Ross and Rachel have been going out for about a year and are living together with baby Emma, who is about three years old. No twists, no suspense… just sappy and mushy lobster love dedicated to all those Ross and Rachel supporters!

It was about 12:00pm in the afternoon; Ross and Rachel were snuggling on the couch together, talking. They decided to spend some alone time together before they went and saw the gang and Emma at Chandler and Monica's apartment. They had spent the night at the planetarium, this time luckily not to be seen by Catholic school students.

"Can you believe it?! I'm getting married! I mean, we're getting married!" exclaimed Rachel.

"I'm just happy we're together. I love you, Rachel." replied Ross.

"I love you, too, Ross." said Rachel kissing Ross on the lips.

Ross stared into Rachel's eyes, not saying a word.

Ross asked Rachel a question. "Can you promise me we'll be together… forever?"

Rachel stared back into Ross's eyes, smiling. "I promise." said Rachel as they passionately kissed.

Ross and Rachel had now arrived at Chandler and Monica's apartment.

"Hey!" said Ross and Rachel, entering the apartment.

"Oh, hey!" replied Joey, Phoebe, Monica and Chandler.

"Hi sweetie." Said Rachel picking up Emma from Monica. "I hope she wasn't any trouble." Said Rachel continuing to talk to Monica.

"Oh, not at all. Emma was a perfect little angel." Replied Monica.

"Hey, Rachel and I have some big news." Said Ross.

"Ross! You said you'd let me tell everyone!" exclaimed Rachel.

"Okay, go ahead, honey." Replied Ross.

"Well, what is it?" said Joey, impatiently.

"Ross and I are engaged!" exclaimed Rachel.

"Oh my God! Really?! I'm so happy for you guys!" replied Monica as she hugged both Rachel and Ross.

"I'm going to be your sister in law!" said Rachel.

Monica said her infamous "I know!"

"Dude, that's great!" said Joey hugging Ross.

"Yeah, fourth time lucky, hey Ross?" said Chandler. Ross ignored Chandler's remark.

"Wow, who would've thought the geeky guy would be marrying the popular girl." Said Phoebe.

"I am not a geek!" moaned Ross. "Rachel, am I a geek?" Ross continued.

"Aw honey, of course you are… but you're my geek." Said Rachel rubbing Ross's arm and kissing him on the cheek.

"Yeah, just admit it. I mean, you like dinosaurs, man." Replied Chandler.

"Fine, maybe just a bit." Said Ross.

"Just a bit?" replied Monica.

"Okay, a lot." Said Ross reluctantly.

Rachel just smiled. She still couldn't believe she was getting married, especially since she was getting married to Ross and after she realised what had Phoebe said. Back in high school, Rachel just saw Ross as Monica's geeky older brother and never would have dreamed she'd end up with him, but she did. Ross wasn't like the other guys she had dated, she only felt like she was really in love when she was with Ross. There was nothing Rachel didn't love about him. She loved his eyes… the way he'd always look at her as if she was the most beautiful woman in the world. His touch… the way he'd hug and cuddle her, making Rachel feel safe and secure and make her feel warm when it was cold. Ross would always place her hand close to his heart and tell Rachel how much she meant the world to him. And his kiss… whenever they kissed, Rachel always felt as if everything in the world was perfect. Rachel couldn't stand the way in which Ross would always feel jealous and uneasy about the littlest things, but when she was without him, she missed him and his dorkish ways. Now, Rachel would always be with Ross… she loved every moment they spent together. Ross always made Rachel feel special, treated her right and Rachel knew Ross would never do anything to hurt her. She loved the way Ross always took care of her and Emma… Rachel loved everything about Ross and wouldn't want to change anything about her life.

Ross looked down on Rachel, who was smiling. He couldn't believe he was getting married, especially since he was getting married to Rachel and after he realised what had Phoebe said. Back in high school, Ross had a hopelessly major crush on Rachel, but was too shy to say a word, fearing Rachel wouldn't feel the same way back. Ross had always dreamed his life with Rachel, but never had he dreamed it would come true.  Ross had never felt this way about anyone before, not even when he was with Carol all those years… Ross felt complete when he was with Rachel and he never loved anyone the way he loved Rachel. Words couldn't describe how much he loved Rachel. Ever since Ross was 15, he had always loved Rachel and couldn't imagine his life without her… he loved everything about her. He loved the way Rachel would always call him honey, they way she would always smile or laugh whenever he said something stupid and the way Rachel always managed to stay beautiful even when she thought she looked like a mess. This time, Ross was going to make sure his marriage worked out. He would never let Rachel go.

After spending a few hours at Chandler and Monica's apartment, Ross and Rachel were back home with Emma. Rachel was already looking through wedding catalogues and magazines with Emma.

"Wow, look at all the pretty wedding dresses." said Rachel.

"This one?" said Emma, pointing to a wedding dress.

"That's a nice one, too. Do you like that dress, sweetie?" asked Rachel.

"Yes." replied Emma.

"Hey, what are my two favourite girls doing?" questioned Ross.

"Emma and I were just flipping through some wedding magazines." replied Rachel.

"Already? It's been less than 24 hours since I proposed and you're already planning our wedding?" asked Ross.

"Well, I'm just really excited, honey. I ran out on my last wedding, so I want our wedding to be perfect. I love you, Ross." answered Rachel.

"You're right, I'm sorry. You go ahead and keep planning our wedding with Emma." said Ross. "Just out of curiousity, you're not planning to run out on our wedding, are you?"

Rachel just glared at Ross.

"Maybe I'll just keep my mouth shut." said Ross.

"Good idea." said Rachel.

After a few seconds of silence, Ross spoke again. "Hey Rach, wanna come into the bedroom with me? If you know what I mean…"

"Ross! You can't say that kind of stuff in front of our child! And what ever happened to keeping your mouth shut?" said Rachel.

" I was just wondering." replied Ross.

"Well, Emma and I are busy." said Rachel.

A few more hours had gone by and Ross and Rachel were snuggling on the couch together, while Emma was fast asleep in her crib.

"Hey, do you wanna come into the bedroom with me now?" asked Ross turning off the television.

"I don't know... I'm kind of tired. I think I'll just sleep on the couch tonight." yawned Rachel.

"Aw, c'mon. You know you want to." said Ross.

"You know me too well." said Rachel smiling.

"I love you, Rach." said Ross as he entered the bedroom.

Rachel replied, "I love you, too." and turned off the light.

Authors Note: I am so sorry it's taken me forever to write the second chapter! Lets just say that I had writers block for a very LONG time! Hehe. I promise I'll try to get the third chapter up more quickly. Well, I hope you all enjoyed reading the second chapter. I can't wait until Ross and Rachel get back together for real... they're so meant to be! Lobsters forever and ever!