Ok, Well here is Chapter 4, only like months later...LOL....Sorry about
that....Please review and let me know what you think...Thankyou for all the
reviews for the Previous Chapters too, I really appreciate them.....
Nissi, You know this one's for You
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this fic or the song 'Lost Without You' by Delta Goodrem......
Part 4.
Continued on from previous Chapter....
Rachel walked into Monica and Chandler's Apartment, a couple of hours later after sitting in an Airport Café for an hour in misery. Her face was red and blotchy from her tears.
Monica jumped up from the couch area, where Chandler, Joey and Jade were also sitting
"Sweetie, What happened?" she asked, running over to where Rachel stood "Why have you been crying?"
Rachel put Emma down and she crawled over to the couch, reaching up for Jade to pick her up
"Well, I ran all the way to the airport, only to watch his plane fly away" said Rachel "I missed my chance, as usual"
"Oh no" said Monica
She led Rachel over to the couch where she sat down, her head in her hands
"Well Rach, This is where you pick up the phone, call Ross on his cell and tell him exactly what you were gonna tell him at the airport" said Chandler
"I can't" said Rachel
"Why?" asked Joey "What's the difference between before and now?"
"Because before I had the nerve to do it, and as I watched that plane fly away, I lost it" said Rachel "I can't tell him how I feel now"
"Sure you can," said Monica "You want to be with him don't you?"
"Yes" whispered Rachel, her voice soft
"Well get across the hall, pick up that plastic thing we call a phone and tell him" said Chandler
"You will regret it if you don't Rachel" said Jade "If you love him, you should be together"
"It's not as easy as that," said Rachel "With me and Ross, everything is complicated..It's always been the same"
"Well then make it different this time" said Monica
Rachel shook her head and stood up
"I think I just need to be alone right now," she said
She looked around the room, spotting Emma trying to pull herself up on the kitchen chair "Emma, Come here Sweetie"
"Rach, Come on" said Joey "Don't just go and sit in your room, thinking about it and getting upset....Do something about it"
"I'll see you guys later" said Rachel, picking up Emma and walking out of the apartment
"Well" said Monica "Honestly, I don't understand her sometimes"
"She's scared," said Chandler "If I had as much off a relationship history with someone as Rachel does with Ross, and I was about to go and spill my guts to him, I would probably be scared too"
"I'm not really aware of the whole relationship history thing" said Jade "What's the story?"
"Oh Jade" said Chandler "Got a couple of days?"
"What?" asked Jade
"Long, Long, Long story," said Joey "One day, when we have a couple of days, I will tell you"
"It's obvious that they love each other, I know Ross is madly in love with Rachel, and I'm almost 100% sure Rach feels the same, I just don't understand why it's so hard" said Monica "If you love someone, you make it work...Simple"
"Simple to us" said Chandler "But it's obviously not as simple to Ross and Rachel"
(Los Angeles – Ross's new Apartment)
Ross looked around at the boxes and bags littering the floor...this place was nothing like his place in New York, It felt cold and lonely...
No Dinosaur Knick knacks lying around, no baby toys scattered all over the floor, No photos lining his coffee table.... Nothing like home.
He grabbed a bottle of juice out of the fridge and plonked himself down on the couch.
Looking at his watch, he wondered what was going on in New York; He had spoken to Monica just after he landed but only for a short while.
Grabbing his wallet he stared at a new photo of Emma and Rachel that he had put n there. It was at Emma's first birthday, Rachel was sitting on the couch with Emma in her lap, Emma was giggling as she played with her Mum's hair, and Rachel had a big smile on her face
He sighed, He missed them both so much already and he hadn't even been gone a day. He wondered if Rachel had heard his song on the radio, but then came to the conclusion that she hadn't, either that or she did and it made no difference in her feelings what so ever....
It was the end for them, He was here, She was there and that was it...Nothing they said or did was going to make this work and he knew that all the hurt that had happened in the past had ruined them forever, They would never be an "Us" again.
The very thought depressed him, because he knew that his life wouldn't be complete until he had her as his wife but that was never going to happen.
He reached over and grabbed the phone, just wanting to hear her voice and wanting to hear Emma's laugh travel over the wires.
Dialling the number, he waited for a few minutes but the number rang out until the answering machine came on....
"Hi Rach, It's Me" he said "I was just calling to say Hi I guess...I'm at my apartment now, just unpacking and stuff...So I hope everything is good with you, Hope Emma is being a good girl....And yeah....So I miss both of you, Give Emma a kiss for me and tell her I love her...Call me back if you want ok....Bye"
He hung up the phone and stared glumly at the wall
"Why did I move here?" he mumbled to himself "This isn't home"
(Joey and Rachel's Apartment – Evening - A couple of days later)
Rachel was sitting in the rocking chair, slowly moving back and forward as Emma sucked her thumb in her arms.
She felt so miserable and wanted to cry, but for Emma's sake, she held the tears in and would not let them fall.
She noticed the light flashing on the answering machine, it had been flashing for a couple of days but obviously no one had bothered to see what the message was.
Hoisting Emma onto her waist, She moved over to the phone and hit the button.
The message began to play..
"Hi Rach, It's Me" he said "I was just calling to say Hi I guess...I'm at my apartment now, just unpacking and stuff...So I hope everything is good with you, Hope Emma is being a good girl....And yeah....So I miss both of you, Give Emma a kiss for me and tell her I love her...Call me back if you want ok....Bye"
A smile came to Rachel's face as she heard his voice
"Dada" said Emma, pointing at the phone after the message stopped
"Yeah" said Rachel "That was Daddy saying Hi"
"Hi" said Emma
"Aww, He cant hear you now Baby" said Rachel
She wondered how long the message had been there for and pushed the button to see the date, it was from 3 days ago...She couldn't believe there had been a message from Ross there for 3 days, and no one had heard it.
"Do you wanna call Daddy back?" said Rachel to Emma "We'll say Hello?"
"Yes", said Emma, clapping her hands
Rachel grabbed the phone and dialled Ross's Los Angeles number, a number she had memorized the day he left, as she had stared at it for ages.
Rachel heard it connect and put the phone to Emma's ear "Say Hi when Daddy answers Sweetie"
Emma was listening intently, for what seemed like forever and Rachel wondered if he had answered and she just wasn't saying anything .
She put the phone to her ear and it was still ringing
"Daddy's not home" said Rachel as she hung it up
"Gone?" asked Emma
"I guess so," said Rachel "We'll go to sleep now and call Daddy again tomorrow ok"
She headed into the bedroom and changed Emma into her PJ's before giving her a kiss and laying her down in her crib, Hugsy tucked securely under her arm.
"Good night Angel" she said, putting her Dummy in her mouth "Sweet Dreams"
Her eyes closed immediately and Rachel watched her until her breathing was deep and even and she knew she was asleep.
Rachel changed into her Sweat pants and Singlet top and lay down on her bed. She grabbed a book of her nightstand and opened it to any random page, staring at the words, but her mind was wandering....
I know I can be a little stubborn sometimes
A little righteous and too proud
I just wanna find a way to compromise
Coz I believe that we can work things out
I thought I had all the answers,
Never giving in
But baby since you've gone
I admit that I was wrong
All I know is I'm lost without you
I'm not gonna lie
How am I'm gonna be strong without you
I need you by my side
If we ever said we'd never be together
And we ended it with goodbye
Don't know what I'd do
I'm lost with out you
She was just staring at the pages; not even really reading it because all she could think about was Ross...What was he doing? Was he settling in over there?
How am I ever gone get rid of these blues
Baby, I'm so lonely all the time
Everywhere I go I get so confused
You're the only thing that's on my mind
Oh my beds so cold at night
And I miss you more each day
Only you can make it right
No I'm not too proud to say
She wanted nothing more then to be lying her with Ross right now, feeling so safe with her arms around her, like they had the night before he left.
Memories of that night came into her head and brought a little smile to her face, He was without a doubt the best she had ever had, so caring and tender.
All I know is I'm lost without you
I'm not gonna lie
How am I'm gonna be strong without you
I need you by my side
If we ever said we'd never be together
And we ended it with goodbye
I don't know what I'd do
I'm lost with out you
I keep trying to find my way
But all I know is
I'm lost without you
I keep trying to face the day
Lost without You
If I could only hold you now
And make this pain just go away
Can't stop the tears from running down my face
Throwing her book on her nightstand she flopped onto her back, closing her eyes and wanting to fall asleep....But only one person was on her mind and she couldn't get him out of it. She felt a tear slid down her cheek and she wiped it away, not really wanting herself to cry.
She wondered wether all this pain was worth it, all the tears and heartache. When all she had to do was say a simple "I love you" to Ross before he left New York, and she wouldn't be laying her right now, this mess was her fault basically. He had opened his heart to her and because she was unable to do the same, they weren't together.
All I know is I'm lost without you
I'm not gonna lie
How am I'm gonna be strong without you
I need you by my side
If we ever said we'd never be together
And we ended it with goodbye
I don't know what I'd do
I'm lost with out you
I keep trying to find my way
But all I know is
I'm lost without you
I keep trying to face the day
And all I find is
I'm lost without your love
I keep trying to find my way
But all I know is
I'm lost without you
Lost without You
(Los Angeles – Ross's Work)
Ross was sitting at a desk, an attractive blonde sitting in front of him
"I really appreciate this" she said, "Professor Dean said that you may have a spare room and thank god you did....You have no idea how much this has saved me"
"Oh, it's no problems Amy," said Ross "I have plenty of space"
"It's only for a couple of weeks till I find myself an apartment" said Amy "It seems that there is just nothing available at this moment"
"Yeah, I was lucky," said Ross "The school arranged everything for me so it was all ready when I arrived from New York...I didn't have to do anything"
"Lucky you" said Amy with a laugh "So how long are you going to be teaching at UCLA? I heard you were just temporary like me"
"That's right," said Ross "Just 6 months....After that, I'm straight back in NY! I have a lot to go back for"
"I'm here for 8 months," said Amy "It's going to be a hard 8 months that's for sure...What do you have to go back too? Are you married?"
"No" said Ross "Not anymore!....But I have 2 kids back in NY"
"My boyfriend is still in Ohio," said Amy "His work wouldn't allow him to come to LA with me so I left him behind.... 2 kids huh?"
"Yeah" said Ross proudly "Ben is 9 and Emma is 15 months"
"That must be hard, being away from them" said Amy "I miss Rick like crazy...But when this opportunity came up, It was too good to not take"
"I know exactly what you mean" said Ross "But like you, you gotta do what you gotta do...I'm just counting down till I'll be back home again"
Amy nodded "At least we have each other for company for a couple of weeks....You can talk about your kids and I'll talk about Rick, We'll get along like a house on fire"
Ross laughed "If you say so"
"I can't thank you enough," said Amy, reaching across the table and shaking his hand "I really appreciate you letting me stay with you"
"It's fine" said Ross "I'm going to be home around 9 tonight, but here is my spare key....Just let yourself in and make yourself at home ok"
"Thankyou very much" said Amy, taking the key "I guess I'll see you tonight then?"
"Sure will," said Ross "Have a good Day"
"You too" said Amy with a smile as she headed for the door "See you later"
"Bye" said Ross as the door closed
'She's nice' he thought to himself
He wasn't that keen on having a roommate but when Professor Dean asked him if she could stay with him for a while, as she couldn't find a place of her own, he thought Why not!! She would be a little extra help with the rent and someone to talk to maybe
He was so lonely by himself in that apartment with no one to talk too...Usually he could just go across the road and relax at Monica's or Joey's but not anymore...He was on his own and missing home like crazy ...
His beeper suddenly went off and he remembered he was due in class in 5 minutes, grabbing his briefcase he ran out of his office.
(One Week Later – Joey and Rachel's Apartment)
Joey came into the apartment and saw Rachel sitting in the armchair, staring blankly at the TV
"What ya doing there Rachel?" he asked, heading over to his favourite thing in the kitchen, the fridge
"Nothing" she said, "Getting a moments peace while Emma takes a nap...I swear, she is reaching the Terrible Two's early, She's only just 1"
"The Terrible Two's" said Joey "I went through them...I was such a nightmare"
"I can imagine," said Rachel
She sighed and turned her attention back to the TV, Joey came and sat on the edge of the armchair next to her
"I hate seeing you like this" he said "Unhappy when you deserve to be happy"
"I thought so too" said Rachel "But fate seems to have other plans for me"
"Forget about fate having other plans, You and Ross are meant to be together" said Joey
"I know," said Rachel
"If you know then why are you sitting here having this conversation with me? Seriously Rachel, I think you should get on a plan, fly to California and tell Ross how you feel" said Joey "Because we both know that he feels the same way about you, it was pretty clear with the song, and what he has said to you...And I know that if you tell Ross you want to be with him, You will make him the happiest man alive"
"I just feel like....Like I can't tell him now y'know, Like if it was meant to be, then I would have reached the airport on time, I would have been there to tell him while I had the guts" said Rachel
"Rachel, if you knew anything at all, you would realise that you have to tell Ross how you really feel...you and I both know that you and Ross are meant to be," said Joey "
"I'm so confused about all this" said Rachel "I mean, we just can't seem to get it right...Ever"
"Ask yourself the question," said Joey "How much do you love Ross?"
"More then I have ever loved any one else", said Rachel quietly
"See." said Joey "I'm telling you Rachel, This is your last chance...Take it!"
Rachel shook her head slowly, She wanted to tell Ross how she felt more then anything else and she wanted them to be together...She knew he felt the same so why was it so hard?"
"Do it" said Joey "Get on a plane and tell him to his face.... Let yourself be happy"
"Will I be happy with Ross?" asked Rachel before wondering why she had even asked herself that question
"You know it," said Joey
"I do know it," said Rachel "And why am I sitting here, not doing anything about it?"
"What have I been asking you for the last 5 minutes" said Joey "Now are you going to make your way to Los Angeles and tell Ross you love him?"
Rachel thought for a moment, She knew everything Joey was saying was right. Every night she lay in bed, thinking about Ross, knowing that all she had to do was tell him how she felt and everything would be different.
"You're right" said Rachel "I cant keep doing this, keep thinking 'What If' you know....I'm going to go to LA and tell Ross"
"Good!!" said Joey "Now, I'll go call the airline, You go and get Emma, get some stuff together and you'll be on your way"
"Ok" said Rachel "I swear to god, I am not backing out this time Joe...I cant live my life like this, I cant live without Ross....I have to do this and make it work"
"I know you wont back out this time" said Joey "Because I know how much you want it..."
"What would I do without you Joey?" said Rachel, moving over to him and hugging him "You're so much wiser then anybody else knows"
"I know" said Joey "I try telling people that, but they find it a little hard to grasp"
Rachel laughed, 'Thankyou Joey!"
"No problems" said Joey, hugging her back "I love you and I want you to be happy"
"You're sweet," said Rachel
"That I know too" replied Joey "No Go! Get your Lobster"
(Across the Hall - Monica and Chandler's Apartment)
Monica was stirring something on the stove as the phone rang "Chandler....Honey can you get that?"
"Just let the machine get it," replied Chandler who was sitting on the couch watching TV and couldn't be bothered reaching over for the phone.
"Chandler!! Get the phone," said Monica "It could be something important"
"Yeah sure" huffed Chandler as he leaned over to grab the still ringing phone "Probably Joey calling to tell me about this great sandwich or something"
"Press the button," said Monica
"Hello" said Chandler into the phone
"Chandler Bing?" asked the caller "Is this the Bing Residence?"
"Sure is," replied Chandler "Who is this?"
"This is Laura from the Adoption Agency," said the Caller "I have some great news"
"You do?" said Chandler, he motioned frantically for Monica to come over and he hit speaker phone
"Great news" said Laura "We have a baby for you"
"Oh god" said Monica, sinking onto the couch "Oh god..."
"Are you serious?" asked Chandler "When!"
"A Baby Boy was born about 4 hours ago in Chicago General Hospital," said Laura "His mother had already decided on adoption before the birth and signed the adoption papers immediately after birth...This Baby Boy is looking for a home"
"We can give him a home," said Chandler "I can't believe this"
Monica was still sitting on the couch, her face was white with shock and tears were running down her face
"Thankyou" said Chandler into the phone "Thankyou so much Laura"
"It's my pleasure to give you this news Mr Bing," said Laura "The wait is finally over for you and Mrs Bing...How soon can you be in Chicago to meet your son?"
"As soon as possible" said Chandler "Right Away"
"Ok" said Laura "Call me when you reach Chicago, and I will meet you at the hospital"
"Ok" said Chandler "Thankyou so much"
"You're so welcome," said Laura "And Congratulations"
Chandler hung up the phone and turned to Monica who was crying her eyes out
"We're really getting a baby," she asked, her voice trembling
"A Son" said Chandler
"Wow" said Monica, her knees like jelly as she fell into Chandler's arms
He held her tightly "Are we ready for this?"
"We've been ready for this for months" said Monica "I'm going to be a Mummy..."
"And I'm going to be a Daddy" said Chandler, he could feel tears pricking his eyes too and they slipped out "We're going to be parents"
(Los Angeles – Sunset Plaza Hotel)
Having arrived in LA only an hour or so ago, Rachel and Emma had waited for a Cab and then gone directly to their Hotel and checked in, it was getting late and Rachel could see Emma was tired and ready for bed.
A spacious room awaited them as Rachel entered, a hotel employee following behind her with all her bags
"Where would you like me to leave these?" he asked, setting the suitcase and bag on the floor
"Um, Wherever" said Rachel "Just where they are will be fine"
"Ok" he said "Will you be requiring a Porta Cot for your Baby"
"Yes" said Rachel "Is that available?"
"Absolutely" he replied "I will have someone bring one up to the room straight away"
"Thankyou very much" said Rachel as she handed him some money "Thankyou for your help"
"Not a problem" he said as he headed for the door "Thankyou and enjoy your stay at Sunset Plaza"
"I will," said Rachel "Thankyou"
The guy left the room and Rachel sat with Emma on the bed
"Well we're here now Em" she said "We're going to see Daddy soon"
"Dada" said Emma, pointing to the phone
"It's late Honey," said Rachel "Daddy might be asleep"
Emma's face dropped and she looked at Rachel with those puppy dog eyes
"Emma" she said, "What if Daddy is sleeping and we wake him up?"
"Dada" said Emma, pointing at the phone again
"Allright" said Rachel "But if he is mad, I'm blaming you"
She looked at her watch, it was just after 11pm, He may be in bed but she hoped he wasn't. She was going to wait until tomorrow morning to call him but there was no harm in calling him now.
Dialling the number, She pulled Emma into her lap and waiting for him to answer.
She was counting the number of times it rung when suddenly the phone was snatched up
"Hello"
Rachel paused as a female voice came floating down the line. Who the hell was this?
"Hello" came the voice again
Rachel hung up the phone quietly, without saying a word.
A female voice answering his phone this late at night could only mean one thing...And she knew what is was.
Coming here to tell Ross that she wanted to be with a him was a mistake obviously, Again, She had missed her chance, Ross had already moved on..
(Ross's Apartment)
"Who was that?" asked Ross, coming out of the bathroom after a shower
"I don't know," said Amy "They didn't say anything, they just hung up"
"Hrmm....Weird" said Ross "Oh well, I'm going to bed now...You're working tomorrow right?"
"Yeah" said Amy "9am...What time are you?"
"Day off" said Ross "That suck you have to work though, I feel so bad for you"
"Yeah right" said Amy with a laugh, swatting him "You lie"
"I know," said Ross
Amy grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge "Rick's gonna call me sometime in the next half hour so I'll be up for awhile"
"Ok, I'll see you in the morning then" said Ross, as he headed to his room, leaving Amy in the Lounge Room, waiting for her boyfriends call
(Ross's Apartment – The next morning)
As Amy left for work, yelling goodbye over her shoulder, Ross decided to make a call to home. Monica had called him last night and screamed her news over the line, and he could have cried.
Their dreams were finally coming true. She told him that they were flying out first thing in the morning, and were bringing their boy home with them.
Another reason to go home, he thought to himself.
Picking up the phone, he dialled Joey and Rachel's number...Seen as Rachel never seemed to be home these days, He knew it was either Joey or Jade that was going to answer the phone and he could ask them how she was doing.
"Hello" came Joey's voice over the line
"Hey Joe," said Ross "How are you?"
"I'm fine Ross," said Joey, a little shortly
"Good" said Ross "What's news?"
"Nothing much," he replied, "I have a bone to pick with you though"
"Me?" asked Ross "What?"
"I can't believe you," said Joey "What's this I hear that you have a girlfriend?"
Ross laughed, "What are you talking about? I don't have a girlfriend?"
"Oh yeah?" said Joey, about to launch into a tirade "So who is this woman answering your phone at 11pm at night? Seriously Ross, You tell Rachel that you love her, then you fly across the country without her, and then you find yourself a new girlfriend while you are there? What's wrong with you? I thought Rachel was the only woman for you?"
"WHAT?" asked Ross, "What the hell are you talking about? First of all, I don't have a girlfriend, second of all, how do you know a woman was answering my phone at night time, when did you call me?"
Joey screwed up his face as he realised a mistake may have been made "You don't have a girlfriend?"
"No," said Ross "As if Joey! I have a roommate though, Amy"
"Oh no..." said Joey "Oh wow"
"Oh no....Oh wow? Would you mind telling me what is going on?" said Ross "This is ridiculous"
"It's kinda funny actually, but not really" said Joey "I can't believe this....This is so like you two"
"What the....", said Ross "Joey I swear, if you don't tell me what is going on, I may just have to come home specifically for the purpose of kicking your ass"
Joey laughed "Yeah right Ross...You think you've become the Ultimate Fighting Champion while you've been gone do you?"
"Joey" said Ross
"Ok...Well, Story is...Rachel's in Los Angeles," said Joey
"What?" said Ross "When, Where?"
"She left yesterday" said Joey "She wanted to come and see you for some reason which I don't know, so she took Emma and flew over"
"Where are they?" asked Ross "I haven't heard from her?"
"That would be because she called your apartment last night, at around 11pm and some woman answered your phone, so Rachel kinda freaked out and thought that this roommate of yours must be your girlfriend" said Joey "And now, She's about to fly back to New York"
"Oh god" said Ross "Amy is not my girlfriend....I can't believe this...Did she freak out really?"
"Kinda" said Joey "Well, You told her all this stuff and then she hears this woman answering your phone late at night, she immediately assumes that she's your girlfriend and is staying over"
"Shit" said Ross "This cant be happening....Where is she now?"
Joey looked at his watch, "Well she called me about an hour ago, and said that she already had her and Emma booked on a flight home, and that she would be leaving LA in about 3 hours"
"I've got to go to her," said Ross "Where is she?"
"I'm guessing her hotel still," said Joey "Her flight is at 2:15 so she'll probably be leaving her hotel soon for the airport.... You'll have to go there"
"Where is she staying?" asked Ross
Joey shook his head as he thought "Man, Where did she say...Somewhere starting with an S?"
"Come on Joey" said Ross impatiently "Think"
"Hey!" said Joey "I'm thinking!....Sunset....Sunset Plaza Hotel...That's it.."
"Sunset Plaza Hotel" said Ross "Ok, I know where that is"
"Go then" said Joey "And Ross, do it right this time ok....She feels the same"
"Really?" asked Ross
"Really" said Joey "Why do you think she travelled over there?"
"Oh my god" said Ross "Ok, I'm going to go...If she's gone already, I don't know what I will do"
"She wont be" said Joey "Leave Now...."
Ross hung up the phone, leaving the dial tone buzzing in Joey's ear and he hung up satisfied, With a little help from him, He had a feeling the Lobsters were going to make it this time.
Ross ran out of his apartment, and down to the sidewalk the see if there were any cabs around.
He spotted one across the street and ran over, jumping inside
"Sunset Plaza Hotel please" he said "Quick as you can"
The driver wound his way through the busy streets of LA, heading towards the hotel.
Ross's heart was pounding as Joey's words echoed in his head "Do it right this time ok...She feels the same"
This was typical of them, this was what they did...They could never just do things normal, there always had to be drama involved, people not admitting their true feelings, mistakes being made.
He could see the hotel ahead; the streets were absolutely packed with people, cars and Taxi Cabs.
"Where do you want me to park Mate?" asked the Driver "There are Cabs lining the road"
"I don't know" said Ross, peering out the window "Just.....Stop here.."
The driver floored the brakes, and they came to a stop in the middle of the road, Ross threw some money at him and jumped out the door, calling Thanks over his shoulder.
He looked up and down the street in front of the hotel; it was obviously Check Out time because people and suitcases were everywhere.
He had no idea what to do, Should he go and see if Rachel has checkout out already, risking missing her out here, or wait and see if she comes out soon?
As he was scanning around him, He suddenly spotted Rachel way down the road.
She was standing next to a cab, Emma in her arms, watching as the driver loaded her bags into the boot.
He pushed his way past a few people, and made his way down towards her
He saw the Cabbie slam the boot down shut and Rachel about to get into the cab.
"RACHEL!" he yelled just as her head disappeared into the cab "RACH, STOP!!"
To Be Continued....
Nissi, You know this one's for You
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this fic or the song 'Lost Without You' by Delta Goodrem......
Part 4.
Continued on from previous Chapter....
Rachel walked into Monica and Chandler's Apartment, a couple of hours later after sitting in an Airport Café for an hour in misery. Her face was red and blotchy from her tears.
Monica jumped up from the couch area, where Chandler, Joey and Jade were also sitting
"Sweetie, What happened?" she asked, running over to where Rachel stood "Why have you been crying?"
Rachel put Emma down and she crawled over to the couch, reaching up for Jade to pick her up
"Well, I ran all the way to the airport, only to watch his plane fly away" said Rachel "I missed my chance, as usual"
"Oh no" said Monica
She led Rachel over to the couch where she sat down, her head in her hands
"Well Rach, This is where you pick up the phone, call Ross on his cell and tell him exactly what you were gonna tell him at the airport" said Chandler
"I can't" said Rachel
"Why?" asked Joey "What's the difference between before and now?"
"Because before I had the nerve to do it, and as I watched that plane fly away, I lost it" said Rachel "I can't tell him how I feel now"
"Sure you can," said Monica "You want to be with him don't you?"
"Yes" whispered Rachel, her voice soft
"Well get across the hall, pick up that plastic thing we call a phone and tell him" said Chandler
"You will regret it if you don't Rachel" said Jade "If you love him, you should be together"
"It's not as easy as that," said Rachel "With me and Ross, everything is complicated..It's always been the same"
"Well then make it different this time" said Monica
Rachel shook her head and stood up
"I think I just need to be alone right now," she said
She looked around the room, spotting Emma trying to pull herself up on the kitchen chair "Emma, Come here Sweetie"
"Rach, Come on" said Joey "Don't just go and sit in your room, thinking about it and getting upset....Do something about it"
"I'll see you guys later" said Rachel, picking up Emma and walking out of the apartment
"Well" said Monica "Honestly, I don't understand her sometimes"
"She's scared," said Chandler "If I had as much off a relationship history with someone as Rachel does with Ross, and I was about to go and spill my guts to him, I would probably be scared too"
"I'm not really aware of the whole relationship history thing" said Jade "What's the story?"
"Oh Jade" said Chandler "Got a couple of days?"
"What?" asked Jade
"Long, Long, Long story," said Joey "One day, when we have a couple of days, I will tell you"
"It's obvious that they love each other, I know Ross is madly in love with Rachel, and I'm almost 100% sure Rach feels the same, I just don't understand why it's so hard" said Monica "If you love someone, you make it work...Simple"
"Simple to us" said Chandler "But it's obviously not as simple to Ross and Rachel"
(Los Angeles – Ross's new Apartment)
Ross looked around at the boxes and bags littering the floor...this place was nothing like his place in New York, It felt cold and lonely...
No Dinosaur Knick knacks lying around, no baby toys scattered all over the floor, No photos lining his coffee table.... Nothing like home.
He grabbed a bottle of juice out of the fridge and plonked himself down on the couch.
Looking at his watch, he wondered what was going on in New York; He had spoken to Monica just after he landed but only for a short while.
Grabbing his wallet he stared at a new photo of Emma and Rachel that he had put n there. It was at Emma's first birthday, Rachel was sitting on the couch with Emma in her lap, Emma was giggling as she played with her Mum's hair, and Rachel had a big smile on her face
He sighed, He missed them both so much already and he hadn't even been gone a day. He wondered if Rachel had heard his song on the radio, but then came to the conclusion that she hadn't, either that or she did and it made no difference in her feelings what so ever....
It was the end for them, He was here, She was there and that was it...Nothing they said or did was going to make this work and he knew that all the hurt that had happened in the past had ruined them forever, They would never be an "Us" again.
The very thought depressed him, because he knew that his life wouldn't be complete until he had her as his wife but that was never going to happen.
He reached over and grabbed the phone, just wanting to hear her voice and wanting to hear Emma's laugh travel over the wires.
Dialling the number, he waited for a few minutes but the number rang out until the answering machine came on....
"Hi Rach, It's Me" he said "I was just calling to say Hi I guess...I'm at my apartment now, just unpacking and stuff...So I hope everything is good with you, Hope Emma is being a good girl....And yeah....So I miss both of you, Give Emma a kiss for me and tell her I love her...Call me back if you want ok....Bye"
He hung up the phone and stared glumly at the wall
"Why did I move here?" he mumbled to himself "This isn't home"
(Joey and Rachel's Apartment – Evening - A couple of days later)
Rachel was sitting in the rocking chair, slowly moving back and forward as Emma sucked her thumb in her arms.
She felt so miserable and wanted to cry, but for Emma's sake, she held the tears in and would not let them fall.
She noticed the light flashing on the answering machine, it had been flashing for a couple of days but obviously no one had bothered to see what the message was.
Hoisting Emma onto her waist, She moved over to the phone and hit the button.
The message began to play..
"Hi Rach, It's Me" he said "I was just calling to say Hi I guess...I'm at my apartment now, just unpacking and stuff...So I hope everything is good with you, Hope Emma is being a good girl....And yeah....So I miss both of you, Give Emma a kiss for me and tell her I love her...Call me back if you want ok....Bye"
A smile came to Rachel's face as she heard his voice
"Dada" said Emma, pointing at the phone after the message stopped
"Yeah" said Rachel "That was Daddy saying Hi"
"Hi" said Emma
"Aww, He cant hear you now Baby" said Rachel
She wondered how long the message had been there for and pushed the button to see the date, it was from 3 days ago...She couldn't believe there had been a message from Ross there for 3 days, and no one had heard it.
"Do you wanna call Daddy back?" said Rachel to Emma "We'll say Hello?"
"Yes", said Emma, clapping her hands
Rachel grabbed the phone and dialled Ross's Los Angeles number, a number she had memorized the day he left, as she had stared at it for ages.
Rachel heard it connect and put the phone to Emma's ear "Say Hi when Daddy answers Sweetie"
Emma was listening intently, for what seemed like forever and Rachel wondered if he had answered and she just wasn't saying anything .
She put the phone to her ear and it was still ringing
"Daddy's not home" said Rachel as she hung it up
"Gone?" asked Emma
"I guess so," said Rachel "We'll go to sleep now and call Daddy again tomorrow ok"
She headed into the bedroom and changed Emma into her PJ's before giving her a kiss and laying her down in her crib, Hugsy tucked securely under her arm.
"Good night Angel" she said, putting her Dummy in her mouth "Sweet Dreams"
Her eyes closed immediately and Rachel watched her until her breathing was deep and even and she knew she was asleep.
Rachel changed into her Sweat pants and Singlet top and lay down on her bed. She grabbed a book of her nightstand and opened it to any random page, staring at the words, but her mind was wandering....
I know I can be a little stubborn sometimes
A little righteous and too proud
I just wanna find a way to compromise
Coz I believe that we can work things out
I thought I had all the answers,
Never giving in
But baby since you've gone
I admit that I was wrong
All I know is I'm lost without you
I'm not gonna lie
How am I'm gonna be strong without you
I need you by my side
If we ever said we'd never be together
And we ended it with goodbye
Don't know what I'd do
I'm lost with out you
She was just staring at the pages; not even really reading it because all she could think about was Ross...What was he doing? Was he settling in over there?
How am I ever gone get rid of these blues
Baby, I'm so lonely all the time
Everywhere I go I get so confused
You're the only thing that's on my mind
Oh my beds so cold at night
And I miss you more each day
Only you can make it right
No I'm not too proud to say
She wanted nothing more then to be lying her with Ross right now, feeling so safe with her arms around her, like they had the night before he left.
Memories of that night came into her head and brought a little smile to her face, He was without a doubt the best she had ever had, so caring and tender.
All I know is I'm lost without you
I'm not gonna lie
How am I'm gonna be strong without you
I need you by my side
If we ever said we'd never be together
And we ended it with goodbye
I don't know what I'd do
I'm lost with out you
I keep trying to find my way
But all I know is
I'm lost without you
I keep trying to face the day
Lost without You
If I could only hold you now
And make this pain just go away
Can't stop the tears from running down my face
Throwing her book on her nightstand she flopped onto her back, closing her eyes and wanting to fall asleep....But only one person was on her mind and she couldn't get him out of it. She felt a tear slid down her cheek and she wiped it away, not really wanting herself to cry.
She wondered wether all this pain was worth it, all the tears and heartache. When all she had to do was say a simple "I love you" to Ross before he left New York, and she wouldn't be laying her right now, this mess was her fault basically. He had opened his heart to her and because she was unable to do the same, they weren't together.
All I know is I'm lost without you
I'm not gonna lie
How am I'm gonna be strong without you
I need you by my side
If we ever said we'd never be together
And we ended it with goodbye
I don't know what I'd do
I'm lost with out you
I keep trying to find my way
But all I know is
I'm lost without you
I keep trying to face the day
And all I find is
I'm lost without your love
I keep trying to find my way
But all I know is
I'm lost without you
Lost without You
(Los Angeles – Ross's Work)
Ross was sitting at a desk, an attractive blonde sitting in front of him
"I really appreciate this" she said, "Professor Dean said that you may have a spare room and thank god you did....You have no idea how much this has saved me"
"Oh, it's no problems Amy," said Ross "I have plenty of space"
"It's only for a couple of weeks till I find myself an apartment" said Amy "It seems that there is just nothing available at this moment"
"Yeah, I was lucky," said Ross "The school arranged everything for me so it was all ready when I arrived from New York...I didn't have to do anything"
"Lucky you" said Amy with a laugh "So how long are you going to be teaching at UCLA? I heard you were just temporary like me"
"That's right," said Ross "Just 6 months....After that, I'm straight back in NY! I have a lot to go back for"
"I'm here for 8 months," said Amy "It's going to be a hard 8 months that's for sure...What do you have to go back too? Are you married?"
"No" said Ross "Not anymore!....But I have 2 kids back in NY"
"My boyfriend is still in Ohio," said Amy "His work wouldn't allow him to come to LA with me so I left him behind.... 2 kids huh?"
"Yeah" said Ross proudly "Ben is 9 and Emma is 15 months"
"That must be hard, being away from them" said Amy "I miss Rick like crazy...But when this opportunity came up, It was too good to not take"
"I know exactly what you mean" said Ross "But like you, you gotta do what you gotta do...I'm just counting down till I'll be back home again"
Amy nodded "At least we have each other for company for a couple of weeks....You can talk about your kids and I'll talk about Rick, We'll get along like a house on fire"
Ross laughed "If you say so"
"I can't thank you enough," said Amy, reaching across the table and shaking his hand "I really appreciate you letting me stay with you"
"It's fine" said Ross "I'm going to be home around 9 tonight, but here is my spare key....Just let yourself in and make yourself at home ok"
"Thankyou very much" said Amy, taking the key "I guess I'll see you tonight then?"
"Sure will," said Ross "Have a good Day"
"You too" said Amy with a smile as she headed for the door "See you later"
"Bye" said Ross as the door closed
'She's nice' he thought to himself
He wasn't that keen on having a roommate but when Professor Dean asked him if she could stay with him for a while, as she couldn't find a place of her own, he thought Why not!! She would be a little extra help with the rent and someone to talk to maybe
He was so lonely by himself in that apartment with no one to talk too...Usually he could just go across the road and relax at Monica's or Joey's but not anymore...He was on his own and missing home like crazy ...
His beeper suddenly went off and he remembered he was due in class in 5 minutes, grabbing his briefcase he ran out of his office.
(One Week Later – Joey and Rachel's Apartment)
Joey came into the apartment and saw Rachel sitting in the armchair, staring blankly at the TV
"What ya doing there Rachel?" he asked, heading over to his favourite thing in the kitchen, the fridge
"Nothing" she said, "Getting a moments peace while Emma takes a nap...I swear, she is reaching the Terrible Two's early, She's only just 1"
"The Terrible Two's" said Joey "I went through them...I was such a nightmare"
"I can imagine," said Rachel
She sighed and turned her attention back to the TV, Joey came and sat on the edge of the armchair next to her
"I hate seeing you like this" he said "Unhappy when you deserve to be happy"
"I thought so too" said Rachel "But fate seems to have other plans for me"
"Forget about fate having other plans, You and Ross are meant to be together" said Joey
"I know," said Rachel
"If you know then why are you sitting here having this conversation with me? Seriously Rachel, I think you should get on a plan, fly to California and tell Ross how you feel" said Joey "Because we both know that he feels the same way about you, it was pretty clear with the song, and what he has said to you...And I know that if you tell Ross you want to be with him, You will make him the happiest man alive"
"I just feel like....Like I can't tell him now y'know, Like if it was meant to be, then I would have reached the airport on time, I would have been there to tell him while I had the guts" said Rachel
"Rachel, if you knew anything at all, you would realise that you have to tell Ross how you really feel...you and I both know that you and Ross are meant to be," said Joey "
"I'm so confused about all this" said Rachel "I mean, we just can't seem to get it right...Ever"
"Ask yourself the question," said Joey "How much do you love Ross?"
"More then I have ever loved any one else", said Rachel quietly
"See." said Joey "I'm telling you Rachel, This is your last chance...Take it!"
Rachel shook her head slowly, She wanted to tell Ross how she felt more then anything else and she wanted them to be together...She knew he felt the same so why was it so hard?"
"Do it" said Joey "Get on a plane and tell him to his face.... Let yourself be happy"
"Will I be happy with Ross?" asked Rachel before wondering why she had even asked herself that question
"You know it," said Joey
"I do know it," said Rachel "And why am I sitting here, not doing anything about it?"
"What have I been asking you for the last 5 minutes" said Joey "Now are you going to make your way to Los Angeles and tell Ross you love him?"
Rachel thought for a moment, She knew everything Joey was saying was right. Every night she lay in bed, thinking about Ross, knowing that all she had to do was tell him how she felt and everything would be different.
"You're right" said Rachel "I cant keep doing this, keep thinking 'What If' you know....I'm going to go to LA and tell Ross"
"Good!!" said Joey "Now, I'll go call the airline, You go and get Emma, get some stuff together and you'll be on your way"
"Ok" said Rachel "I swear to god, I am not backing out this time Joe...I cant live my life like this, I cant live without Ross....I have to do this and make it work"
"I know you wont back out this time" said Joey "Because I know how much you want it..."
"What would I do without you Joey?" said Rachel, moving over to him and hugging him "You're so much wiser then anybody else knows"
"I know" said Joey "I try telling people that, but they find it a little hard to grasp"
Rachel laughed, 'Thankyou Joey!"
"No problems" said Joey, hugging her back "I love you and I want you to be happy"
"You're sweet," said Rachel
"That I know too" replied Joey "No Go! Get your Lobster"
(Across the Hall - Monica and Chandler's Apartment)
Monica was stirring something on the stove as the phone rang "Chandler....Honey can you get that?"
"Just let the machine get it," replied Chandler who was sitting on the couch watching TV and couldn't be bothered reaching over for the phone.
"Chandler!! Get the phone," said Monica "It could be something important"
"Yeah sure" huffed Chandler as he leaned over to grab the still ringing phone "Probably Joey calling to tell me about this great sandwich or something"
"Press the button," said Monica
"Hello" said Chandler into the phone
"Chandler Bing?" asked the caller "Is this the Bing Residence?"
"Sure is," replied Chandler "Who is this?"
"This is Laura from the Adoption Agency," said the Caller "I have some great news"
"You do?" said Chandler, he motioned frantically for Monica to come over and he hit speaker phone
"Great news" said Laura "We have a baby for you"
"Oh god" said Monica, sinking onto the couch "Oh god..."
"Are you serious?" asked Chandler "When!"
"A Baby Boy was born about 4 hours ago in Chicago General Hospital," said Laura "His mother had already decided on adoption before the birth and signed the adoption papers immediately after birth...This Baby Boy is looking for a home"
"We can give him a home," said Chandler "I can't believe this"
Monica was still sitting on the couch, her face was white with shock and tears were running down her face
"Thankyou" said Chandler into the phone "Thankyou so much Laura"
"It's my pleasure to give you this news Mr Bing," said Laura "The wait is finally over for you and Mrs Bing...How soon can you be in Chicago to meet your son?"
"As soon as possible" said Chandler "Right Away"
"Ok" said Laura "Call me when you reach Chicago, and I will meet you at the hospital"
"Ok" said Chandler "Thankyou so much"
"You're so welcome," said Laura "And Congratulations"
Chandler hung up the phone and turned to Monica who was crying her eyes out
"We're really getting a baby," she asked, her voice trembling
"A Son" said Chandler
"Wow" said Monica, her knees like jelly as she fell into Chandler's arms
He held her tightly "Are we ready for this?"
"We've been ready for this for months" said Monica "I'm going to be a Mummy..."
"And I'm going to be a Daddy" said Chandler, he could feel tears pricking his eyes too and they slipped out "We're going to be parents"
(Los Angeles – Sunset Plaza Hotel)
Having arrived in LA only an hour or so ago, Rachel and Emma had waited for a Cab and then gone directly to their Hotel and checked in, it was getting late and Rachel could see Emma was tired and ready for bed.
A spacious room awaited them as Rachel entered, a hotel employee following behind her with all her bags
"Where would you like me to leave these?" he asked, setting the suitcase and bag on the floor
"Um, Wherever" said Rachel "Just where they are will be fine"
"Ok" he said "Will you be requiring a Porta Cot for your Baby"
"Yes" said Rachel "Is that available?"
"Absolutely" he replied "I will have someone bring one up to the room straight away"
"Thankyou very much" said Rachel as she handed him some money "Thankyou for your help"
"Not a problem" he said as he headed for the door "Thankyou and enjoy your stay at Sunset Plaza"
"I will," said Rachel "Thankyou"
The guy left the room and Rachel sat with Emma on the bed
"Well we're here now Em" she said "We're going to see Daddy soon"
"Dada" said Emma, pointing to the phone
"It's late Honey," said Rachel "Daddy might be asleep"
Emma's face dropped and she looked at Rachel with those puppy dog eyes
"Emma" she said, "What if Daddy is sleeping and we wake him up?"
"Dada" said Emma, pointing at the phone again
"Allright" said Rachel "But if he is mad, I'm blaming you"
She looked at her watch, it was just after 11pm, He may be in bed but she hoped he wasn't. She was going to wait until tomorrow morning to call him but there was no harm in calling him now.
Dialling the number, She pulled Emma into her lap and waiting for him to answer.
She was counting the number of times it rung when suddenly the phone was snatched up
"Hello"
Rachel paused as a female voice came floating down the line. Who the hell was this?
"Hello" came the voice again
Rachel hung up the phone quietly, without saying a word.
A female voice answering his phone this late at night could only mean one thing...And she knew what is was.
Coming here to tell Ross that she wanted to be with a him was a mistake obviously, Again, She had missed her chance, Ross had already moved on..
(Ross's Apartment)
"Who was that?" asked Ross, coming out of the bathroom after a shower
"I don't know," said Amy "They didn't say anything, they just hung up"
"Hrmm....Weird" said Ross "Oh well, I'm going to bed now...You're working tomorrow right?"
"Yeah" said Amy "9am...What time are you?"
"Day off" said Ross "That suck you have to work though, I feel so bad for you"
"Yeah right" said Amy with a laugh, swatting him "You lie"
"I know," said Ross
Amy grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge "Rick's gonna call me sometime in the next half hour so I'll be up for awhile"
"Ok, I'll see you in the morning then" said Ross, as he headed to his room, leaving Amy in the Lounge Room, waiting for her boyfriends call
(Ross's Apartment – The next morning)
As Amy left for work, yelling goodbye over her shoulder, Ross decided to make a call to home. Monica had called him last night and screamed her news over the line, and he could have cried.
Their dreams were finally coming true. She told him that they were flying out first thing in the morning, and were bringing their boy home with them.
Another reason to go home, he thought to himself.
Picking up the phone, he dialled Joey and Rachel's number...Seen as Rachel never seemed to be home these days, He knew it was either Joey or Jade that was going to answer the phone and he could ask them how she was doing.
"Hello" came Joey's voice over the line
"Hey Joe," said Ross "How are you?"
"I'm fine Ross," said Joey, a little shortly
"Good" said Ross "What's news?"
"Nothing much," he replied, "I have a bone to pick with you though"
"Me?" asked Ross "What?"
"I can't believe you," said Joey "What's this I hear that you have a girlfriend?"
Ross laughed, "What are you talking about? I don't have a girlfriend?"
"Oh yeah?" said Joey, about to launch into a tirade "So who is this woman answering your phone at 11pm at night? Seriously Ross, You tell Rachel that you love her, then you fly across the country without her, and then you find yourself a new girlfriend while you are there? What's wrong with you? I thought Rachel was the only woman for you?"
"WHAT?" asked Ross, "What the hell are you talking about? First of all, I don't have a girlfriend, second of all, how do you know a woman was answering my phone at night time, when did you call me?"
Joey screwed up his face as he realised a mistake may have been made "You don't have a girlfriend?"
"No," said Ross "As if Joey! I have a roommate though, Amy"
"Oh no..." said Joey "Oh wow"
"Oh no....Oh wow? Would you mind telling me what is going on?" said Ross "This is ridiculous"
"It's kinda funny actually, but not really" said Joey "I can't believe this....This is so like you two"
"What the....", said Ross "Joey I swear, if you don't tell me what is going on, I may just have to come home specifically for the purpose of kicking your ass"
Joey laughed "Yeah right Ross...You think you've become the Ultimate Fighting Champion while you've been gone do you?"
"Joey" said Ross
"Ok...Well, Story is...Rachel's in Los Angeles," said Joey
"What?" said Ross "When, Where?"
"She left yesterday" said Joey "She wanted to come and see you for some reason which I don't know, so she took Emma and flew over"
"Where are they?" asked Ross "I haven't heard from her?"
"That would be because she called your apartment last night, at around 11pm and some woman answered your phone, so Rachel kinda freaked out and thought that this roommate of yours must be your girlfriend" said Joey "And now, She's about to fly back to New York"
"Oh god" said Ross "Amy is not my girlfriend....I can't believe this...Did she freak out really?"
"Kinda" said Joey "Well, You told her all this stuff and then she hears this woman answering your phone late at night, she immediately assumes that she's your girlfriend and is staying over"
"Shit" said Ross "This cant be happening....Where is she now?"
Joey looked at his watch, "Well she called me about an hour ago, and said that she already had her and Emma booked on a flight home, and that she would be leaving LA in about 3 hours"
"I've got to go to her," said Ross "Where is she?"
"I'm guessing her hotel still," said Joey "Her flight is at 2:15 so she'll probably be leaving her hotel soon for the airport.... You'll have to go there"
"Where is she staying?" asked Ross
Joey shook his head as he thought "Man, Where did she say...Somewhere starting with an S?"
"Come on Joey" said Ross impatiently "Think"
"Hey!" said Joey "I'm thinking!....Sunset....Sunset Plaza Hotel...That's it.."
"Sunset Plaza Hotel" said Ross "Ok, I know where that is"
"Go then" said Joey "And Ross, do it right this time ok....She feels the same"
"Really?" asked Ross
"Really" said Joey "Why do you think she travelled over there?"
"Oh my god" said Ross "Ok, I'm going to go...If she's gone already, I don't know what I will do"
"She wont be" said Joey "Leave Now...."
Ross hung up the phone, leaving the dial tone buzzing in Joey's ear and he hung up satisfied, With a little help from him, He had a feeling the Lobsters were going to make it this time.
Ross ran out of his apartment, and down to the sidewalk the see if there were any cabs around.
He spotted one across the street and ran over, jumping inside
"Sunset Plaza Hotel please" he said "Quick as you can"
The driver wound his way through the busy streets of LA, heading towards the hotel.
Ross's heart was pounding as Joey's words echoed in his head "Do it right this time ok...She feels the same"
This was typical of them, this was what they did...They could never just do things normal, there always had to be drama involved, people not admitting their true feelings, mistakes being made.
He could see the hotel ahead; the streets were absolutely packed with people, cars and Taxi Cabs.
"Where do you want me to park Mate?" asked the Driver "There are Cabs lining the road"
"I don't know" said Ross, peering out the window "Just.....Stop here.."
The driver floored the brakes, and they came to a stop in the middle of the road, Ross threw some money at him and jumped out the door, calling Thanks over his shoulder.
He looked up and down the street in front of the hotel; it was obviously Check Out time because people and suitcases were everywhere.
He had no idea what to do, Should he go and see if Rachel has checkout out already, risking missing her out here, or wait and see if she comes out soon?
As he was scanning around him, He suddenly spotted Rachel way down the road.
She was standing next to a cab, Emma in her arms, watching as the driver loaded her bags into the boot.
He pushed his way past a few people, and made his way down towards her
He saw the Cabbie slam the boot down shut and Rachel about to get into the cab.
"RACHEL!" he yelled just as her head disappeared into the cab "RACH, STOP!!"
To Be Continued....
