Part 2

The next day - Chandler and Monica's Apartment

Monica was watching Rachel who was holding Emma in her lap as she drank from a bottle of milk, Rachel was stroking Emma's forehead as she sleepily drank her milk, while staring at her mother.

Monica sighed a deep sigh, snapping Rachel out of her daydream

"What's the matter Honey?" asked Rachel

Monica sighed "Nothing"

"Come on Monica," said Rachel "This is me you're talking too"

Monica paused for a second before she spoke again "You're just so lucky Rachel"

"Lucky?" asked Rachel "How do you mean"

"Well you and Emma" said Monica "She is just so perfect, such a beautiful, happy baby. You're just lucky that you have her is what I mean"

Rachel smiled and looked down at Emma whose eyes were now closed and the bottle about to fall out of her open mouth as she drifted asleep "I know! Believe me I know"

"I want one so bad" said Monica sadly "I mean, With all the messed up people in the world that can have babies, all the teenagers who have babies and don't even want them or care for them, Someone like me, who would be a fantastic mother and who wants a baby so bad can't have one. It's just not fair"

"Aw Honey, I know that it isn't fair" said Rachel "But you and Chandler are meant to be parents, one day soon, you're are going to get that phone call telling you that a little baby has just been born and needs a home. I know that you will get your family, No one deserves a child more then you and Chandler"

"Do you think?" said Monica "It's going to happen soon"

"Trust me" said Rachel

"I hope so," said Monica "But apart of me is also a little sad that I am never going to experience having a baby, know what I mean?"

"Oh yeah, but honey, Having a baby is no piece of cake anyways" said Rachel "You've got the morning sickness, the constant nausea, the cravings, the stretchmarks, the backaches, swollen feet and hands, giant boobs and that's all before you go into labour and experience the most pain you will ever feel in your life, excruciating contractions, pushing something the size of a small water melon out of your area" Rachel paused and shivered "My god, I just had a flashback of when Emma was born.Ouch"

"But is it not all worth it in the end" said Monica "The best experience of your life?"

Rachel smiled "Yeah it is.it absolutely is..All I mean is maybe you're lucky you don't have t go through all that y'know?"

Monica shrugged her shoulders "All I know is that I just want a baby to call my own. A little Baby Bing"

"You're gonna get your Baby Bing" said Rachel "All in good time"

Monica smiled "I suppose I am lucky I don't have to push a giant baby out of me"

"So lucky" said Rachel with a laugh "Nothing down there is ever the same after"

"Really?" said Monica

"I don't know," said Rachel "I haven't had sex for about a gazillion months"

"Huh? What about you and Chris?" said Monica "You two never.."

"Nah" said Rachel "We did other stuff, just never did that"

"Oh well" said Monica

"Yeah, probably a blessing.He wasn't really good at the other stuff anyways," said Rachel, bursting into laughter "No he wasn't."

"Stop! I don't want to hear anymore details" said Monica

"Right, Sorry!" said Rachel "Hey, You wanna be the best Aunt in the world and take Emma across the hall and put her down?"

"Sure" said Monica "I'd love to"

She carefully lifted Emma out of Rachel's arms so she didn't wake her "She looks just like you ya know"

"Yeah I know...Scary isn't it," said Rachel "Better start saving for when the Plastic Surgery is needed..There is no way my baby is going to live with a nose like mine used to be, should it ever happen"

Monica shook her head and headed across the hall to put Emma down in her crib, leaving Rachel in the apartment.

She stood up and was walking over to wash Emma's bottle when Chandler, Ross and Joey entered

Her and Ross exchanged a small smile "Hey guys, what's up?

"Nothing, Just played our last game of Basketball before Ross leaves" said Chandler "Well we couldn't really get on the court cause those beefy bastards were hogging it but still"

Rachel laughed and continued on to the sink where she rinsed Emma's bottle out and ran water over her Bib

"Where's Emma" asked Ross "I wanted to give her a cuddle"

"Oh, Monica's just putting her down" said Rachel "She fell asleep while she was drinking her bottle so she's having a nap.10 minutes earlier and she'd have still been awake.Sorry"

"Oh that's ok" said Ross "I'll just got across the hall and tuck her in.Is that ok?"

"Of course it is" said Rachel "Go!"

Ross went out the door and Joey spoke "Hey Rach, we're going out for Dinner tonight as a farewell to Ross, You're coming right? We're all going, Jade is coming too"

"Of course I'm coming," replied Rachel "Too bad Phoebe and Mike left for their Honeymoon this morning"

"I'm so jealous" said Joey "I've always wanted to go to Australia.See those beautiful beaches, Eat some Bush Tucker, say 'G'Day' to the nice people, meet Steve Irwin and ride on a Kangaroo"

"Dude. They don't actually rid eon Kangaroo's in Australia" said Chandler "Not everything you read is true"

Joey paused "..I know"

"Anyway's" said Rachel "I'm sure those two are having a blast, we'll be lucky if they ever come back to the States after being in Australia"

"They better come back" said Joey "I still have never sat down with Mike and had a conversation yet really.I need to get to know this dude and see if he's good enough for my Phoebe"

"Too late if he doesn't meet your standards Joe" said Chandler "You know she already married him"

Joey rolled his eyes "Oh really"

"I'm not as stupid as you think Chandler," he said before going to walk over to the bathroom and walking into the couch "Aw Man...Has that always been there?"

"For about 10 years Joe" said Chandler "You're right, you are a smart little cookie"

Joey greased him off before continuing on to the bathroom

(Cut to Joey and Rachel's Apartment)

Ross went into Rachel's room quietly and saw Monica leaning over Emma's crib, looking at the baby as she slept.

"Hey" said Ross softly "Is my little girl asleep"

"Out like a light" said Monica "I just like looking at her when she's sleeping. She looks so peaceful and beautiful"

"I know," said Ross "Sometimes when she's at my house, I can sit there and watch her sleep f sit there and watch her sleep f from the crib "So, How are you doing anyway?"

"Good, Good!" said Ross "Pretty much packed and ready to go"

"I cant believe I'm not gong to have my big brother around for 6 months" said Monica "Promise me you wont fall in love with some celebrity while you're in LA and never come back"

"Of course not" said Ross "I can't fall in love with someone when I'm already in love with someone else"

Monica looked at him, and raised her eyebrows

"You're in love?" asked Monica "Who with?"

Ross just looked at her, knowing that she could figure out the answer on her own.

"No.!" said Monica "Rachel,"

"Yeah" said Ross "I just can't stop loving her"

"Is that why she was upset at Phoebe and Mike's wedding?" asked Monica "What happened??"

"I told her I still loved her, that I always have and always will.That she is my Soulmate" said Ross

"Oh my god!" said Monica "What did she say? Are you going to get back together?"

"No" said Ross sadly "Although she pretty much said that she feels the same way, She said that she can't do it because of Emma, she doesn't want to hurt her daughter"

"But wouldn't it be better for Emma if she had a family?" asked Monica "Instead of this being shifted from one house to another crap?"

"Yeah it probably would" said Ross "But you know how Rachel and Me are.We cant live with or without each other, and if we got back together, gave Emma the family stability and then broke up again, It would just mess her up.It took me a moment but I do understand now what Rachel means"

"She is right," said Monica "But if 2 people are in love, shouldn't you go all out trying to make it work?"

"Not if there is a possibility for someone so tiny to get hurt in the process" said Ross "I want to be with Rachel, more then anything and I want to give Emma the proper family with a Mummy and a Daddy like she deserves, but.."

His voice trailed off.

"I'm sorry Ross," said Monica, patting his arm

"It's ok" said Ross "I respect Rachel's decision and that makes me love her even more I think.The fact that she's willing to put aside her happiness aside for Emma's..She's just an extraordinary person and mother"

"She really is" said Monica "And now, at least she knows how you feel"

"I guess," said Ross "But now, I just want to enjoy my last night in the City with my friends, go out, have some dinner and spent quality time with you guys"

"Come on then" said Monica "Well go back and see what the others are doing..Joey's been overly happy today, he keeps saying he wants to tell us something but then never says..I don't know if he's done something, or is about to do something"

"God, You never know with Joey do you?" said Ross, grabbing the baby monitor from Rachel's beside table "He probably broke his record of how many sandwiches he can eat in one sitting"

Monica laughed "Probably"

"I'm really gonna miss that dude" said Ross as he put his arm around Monica and they walked back across the hall

(Restaurant) - Montage

The friends sitting around a large table, Talking, Eating and Laughing.

Ross standing up and saying something and everyone rasing their glasses to him.

Chandler making a toast to Ross, wishing him good luck in Los Angeles, and as usual, making some sarcastic comment or joke.

Rachel laughing along with everyone else, but with a sad look on her face.

Emma throwing a crying fit and Ross pacing the foyer of the restaurant to calm her down

Joey standing up and pulling Jade up with him, announcing that Jade and he were going to be married, and everyone jumping up screaming and enveloped them both in a bear hug.

Goodbyes taking place outside the restaurant.

Monica hugging her brother tightly outside the restaurant before he left, not wanting to let go

(Ross's Building)

Ross, Rachel and Emma were walking up the stairs after dinner; Rachel was picking up Emma's toys that were at his house to take home, in case Emma wanted them while he was gone.

"Wow" said Rachel as they entered his apartment and saw all the boxes "You sure you're laving this place while you go or taking it all with you?"

Ross laughed, "I am leaving it as is, just taking the important stuff. The apartment in LA is basically furnished anyway so.I'll have everything here to come back too"

Rachel nodded and put Emma down in her playpen "I might need you to help me if there is too many toys to take back to my place"

"Oh, No problems" said Ross "Most of her stuff is in the Toy Chest over there, just take what you think she'll want, Everything else will be safe left here"

Rachel opened the Toy Chest and pulled out some stuffed animals, a Bag of Baby Duplo, Emma's Pink Pony and some other random items

"That will do" said Rachel "You know how many toys she has at my place anyway"

"Way too many" said Ross, looking at Emma who was standing in the playpen, jabbering to herself "This little girl is spoiled"

"She is isn't she" said Rachel "I really should work on that or she is gonna grow up to be this spoiled, selfish little brat"

Ross picked her up and held her close, kissing her head "I'm going to miss my little girl so much"

"She's going to miss her Daddy too" said Rachel "Who else is going to rap to her to make her laugh?"

"Well, Mummy could do it," said Ross "You like it when Mummy raps to you don't you Em?"

"No!" said Emma

"See, I can never compete with your skills," said Rachel "You'll have to rap to her over the phone"

"All the time" said Ross "And you remember to call me whenever you need anything ok, Morning, Noon, Night..It doesn't matter..I'm always going to be there for you"

"I know," said Rachel

They stood in silence for a few moments, Ross just cherishing a moment with Emma who had rested her head on his shoulder and was sucking her thumb as she drifted off in the safety of Dad's arms

"I guess I should go then," said Rachel "You probably want to have an early night, before you fly out tomorrow"

"Yeah" said Ross

He kissed Emma and passed her back to Rachel, who put her in her Stroller

"Do you need a hand with those toys?" he asked, putting his hand out to grab something

"No, I'm good," said Rachel "Thanks"

"This is it then," said Ross "Goodbye for awhile.I'm going to try and get back to New York after I get settled, like in a few weeks to see everyone"

"Great" said Rachel

Ross held out his arms and Rachel came into them, he held her close "I'm really going to miss you Rachel!"

"I'm going to miss you too" said Rachel, her voice cracking

She pulled away "But you have fun teaching at UCLA ok..But don't go meeting some supermodel and start living the high life, forgetting about us little people in NY"

"Yeah right" said Ross with a laugh "Like that could ever happen...I'm going to be back here as soon as my position runs out.6 months and that is it"

"6 months" said Rachel "Emma and I will hold you to that"

"And hey, you might have found your special someone by the time I get back" said Ross

"I don't thin so," said Rachel

"I hope you have" said Ross "Someone who you can be happy with..You deserve that"

"Oh shut up" said Rachel, pulling him into another hug "You're gonna make me cry"

"Take Care Rach" said Ross, kissing her gently on the cheek "Look after yourself and our girl"

"You too" said Rachel

She pulled away and looked at him, their eyes locking into this intense stare

Rachel's heart was pounding as she stared at him for what seemed like an eternity

Ross wanted nothing more then to kiss her, to feel her lips on his, something he hadn't felt since that night Emma was born

Something took a hold of his body and he leaned into her, put his arm around her waist, pulled her in and kissed her on the lips, they held the moment, their lips locked and their bodies close, Ross could feel her heart beating against his chest.

At this moment, nothing else mattered, Not LA, not any of the relationship stuff, Nothing..All he knew was that he never wanted to let her go.

To Be Continued.

And there is part 2, Please review and let me know what you thought of this chapter.