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!
"Ross honey, I don't feel well." said Rachel exiting the bathroom, then getting back into bed in her nightgown. "I'm gonna call in sick."
It was 7:30am on a Monday morning. Another five-day workweek was about to begin. "Are you okay? Do you want me to stay home and look after you?" questioned Ross.
"No, no, you go get ready for work." replied Rachel. "I'll be fine here."
"Are you sure? You can't get sick. Our wedding is in two weeks." said Ross.
"I'll be fine! I promise. I just need some sleep." exclaimed Rachel. "I bet I look like crap this morning."
"That's impossible. You're the most beautiful woman in the world." replied Ross.
"Really?" asked Rachel. "I think I feel better already. Come here and kiss me." said Rachel. Ross walked over to the bed, leaned in, both of them closed their eyes as they locked lips with each other.
"Okay, well, I'm gonna go get ready for work, make you and Em some breakfast and then I'm off to work." said Ross, motioning his hand to the bedroom door.
"Thanks, hun. You mean the world to me." said Rachel.
"You're welcome." replied Ross, smiling. "Just as long as you feel better."
A few seconds later, Emma walked into Ross and Rachel's room, sucking her thumb. "Mommy?" said Emma.
"Yeah, Em?" replied Rachel.
"What are you doing?" asked Emma as Rachel lifted her onto the bed.
"Mommy isn't feeling well, so she's not going to work today." answered Rachel.
"Kiss it better?" said Emma.
"Yeah, a big kiss from my baby girl will make me feel better." replied Rachel, as Emma gave her mom a kiss on the cheek. "Mommy loves her baby girl." said Rachel, pulling her daughter into a big cuddle.
"I love you, too, Mommy." replied Emma.
About an hour had gone by and Ross was standing by the door, ready to leave to go to work.
"Are you sure you're going to be okay? I can stay home and look after you." said Ross.
"Honey, I'll be fine. I'm feeling better already." insisted Rachel.
"Okay. It's just I know how much this wedding means to you and I don't want you falling ill or anything." replied Ross, in a concerned tone.
"It's probably just the stomach flu. I'll get over it by tomorrow." said Rachel.
"You're probably right. I'm gonna leave and I'll drop Emma off at Day Care for you." replied Ross, opening the door.
"Daddy, I wanna stay home and take care of Mommy." said Emma leaning her head on Rachel's shoulders, just as Rachel was about to hand her over to Ross.
"Okay, you be a good girl for Mommy." replied Ross.
"I'm always a good girl." said Emma.
"Rach, if you need anything, just give me a call at work and I'll come home straight away." said Ross, still concerned.
"You worry too much. I'll be fine. Emma will take care of me and if anything, I'll go see Mon." replied Rachel.
"Won't Monica be at work?" asked Ross.
"She's still on maternity leave, you goof." replied Rachel. "Now go have fun at work." continued Rachel, playfully pushing Ross out the door.
"You bet I will. Today I get to show my class dinosaur fossils. I can't wait." said Ross excitedly.
"Well, you don't wanna be late." replied Rachel. "I love you, Ross." continued Rachel, straightening up Ross's tie with one hand tie and Emma in the other.
"I love you, too, Rach." replied Ross, giving her a long passionate kiss on the lips.
"I want a kiss, too, Daddy." demanded Emma. Ross smiled and gave her a big kiss on the cheek.
"Daddy loves his Princess." said Ross.
"Love you heaps, Daddy." replied Emma.
"Bye beautiful's." said Ross, speaking to both Rachel and Emma as he shut the door and left to go to work.
It was about mid afternoon now, and Rachel had decided to go visit Monica and the twins at Monica and Chandler's apartment. Rachel opened the door, holding Emma in her arms. "Oh, hey Rach." said Monica from the kitchen. Daniel and Kayla were in their highchairs as Monica was feeding them lunch.
"Hi Aunt Monica." said Emma.
"Hey Emma sweetie." replied Monica. "Come give your Aunt Monica a hug." Emma walked over to Monica as Rachel took a seat next to her. "Why aren't you at work today?" Monica asked Rachel.
"I wasn't feeling well. So, Emma decided she'd stay home from Day Care and look after me." replied Rachel, sitting Emma on her lap, then kissing her little head. "I think I might have the stomach flu or something."
"Well, you don't wanna get sick just days before your wedding." replied Monica. "It must've been something you ate."
"Yeah, I think you're right." said Rachel. "I even started throwing up this morning."
"Really? Maybe you should go see a doctor." replied Monica, concerned.
"I'm feeling fine. It was just this morning. I'll be better by tomorrow." insisted Rachel.
"Well, okay." replied Monica. She paused until she spoke again. "Maybe you're pregnant." continued Monica.
"What?! No way! Ross and I always use protection." exclaimed Rachel. "I won't be able to get drunk at my own wedding if I'm pregnant!"
"I was in denial, too. Before I found out I was pregnant, I thought I had the stomach flu as well." said Monica.
"Well, I know I'm not pregnant." replied Rachel.
"How?" questioned Monica. "Have you taken a pregnancy test?"
"Well, no." answered Rachel. Monica got up from her chair and walked into the bathroom. When she re-entered the kitchen, she sat back down and handed Rachel a pregnancy test.
"Here, take this." said Monica.
"Thanks Mon, but I don't need it." replied Rachel.
"Yes, you do, Rachel. You have to find out." demanded Monica.
"Okay, okay, I'll take it." said Rachel getting up from her chair, holding Emma, as she walked towards the door. "But if I'm pregnant, I'm holding you responsible!"
"What?! Me?!' exclaimed Monica.
"Yes! You!" answered Rachel.
"Blame Ross! He's the one with the penis!" exclaimed Monica.
"You're his sister!" said Rachel.
"What has that got to do with anything?!" questioned Monica.
"Oh, I don't know!" answered Rachel as she opened the door to leave, then shutting it behind her.
Soon later, Rachel arrived back at her and Ross's apartment. She stared down at the pregnancy test Monica had given her, which was in her hand. Thoughts ran through Rachel's head. What if she was going to have another baby? What would Ross think? Rachel didn't feel like it was the right time. She walked into the bathroom and took out the pregnancy test from its box, still staring at it.
"What are you doing, Mommy?" asked Emma, waiting in her parents bedroom.
"Mommy will be out soon, sweetie." replied Rachel, calling out from the bathroom. A few moments later, Rachel stepped out of the bathroom and into her and Ross's room, where she saw her daughter playing quietly on the floor with Hugsy, not knowing the results yet. Rachel took a seat on the bed, then picked up Emma, so she was now sitting on her lap.
"You see this, sweetie? This tells Mommy if she's gonna have a baby or not." said Rachel, showing Emma. Rachel then took a close glance at the stick... "Well, Emma, looks like you'll be getting a little brother or sister in a few months time." continued Rachel, as she tightly hugged Emma, then giving her a gentle kiss on her head.
"Hey honey, I'm home!" exclaimed Ross, entering the apartment. It was completely silent. As soon as Rachel heard the door being shut, she quickly awoke from her sleep, while Emma still slept heavily beside Rachel. "Hey sweetie, I'm in the bedroom." replied Rachel, hiding the pregnancy test. Ross walked into the bedroom to see Rachel and Emma both lying on the bed. "Emma and I were just having a little nap." continued Rachel, yawning.
"You feeling any better?" asked Ross taking a seat on the bed next to Rachel, then placing a kiss on her forehead.
"Yeah. Great." replied Rachel with a small grin on her face. "Ross? What would you say if I were to tell you I was pregnant?"
"Um, I don't know. Now isn't really the right time to be thinking about babies, though, is it? I mean, we're getting married in a couple of weeks. Why do you ask?" replied Ross.
"Just wondering." answered Rachel. She thought about telling Ross they were expecting, but after hearing Ross's words, she didn't know what his reaction would be. She decided she'd tell him later...
Authors Note: Hey, I hope you liked the chapter. I don't think it was that good, but I think it's better than chapter 5! I know chapter 5 was quite bad... it didn't get a lot of reviews, but chapter 5 and 6 are just fill in chapters, leading up to the wedding. And be patient because Ross and Rachel will be getting married very soon! I hope you all like the idea of Rachel being pregnant. You all probably knew Rachel was, as soon as she said she was feeling sick, hehe. I know I haven't included a lot of the other Friends, but I promise I will next chapter! Anyway, I appreciate all comments, so please review!
