This is an AU fic. It takes place 2 years after the series finale. Rachel never got off the plane she and Emma have been living in Paris for 2 years. Emma is now 4 years old. Rachel is engaged. Chandler and Monica still live in Westchester with 2 year old twins Jack and Erica. Monica is 5 months pregnant (Yeah, yeah I know she's always preggers in my fics but oh well that's the way I like it lol) Phoebe and Mike are married with a 1 year old son Michael Joseph. Ross still lives in his apartment and has been dating someone for awhile now. Joey has become famous in LA. They've all kept in touch except for Rachel they haven't seen or heard from her in almost 2 years.

Disclaimer: All Friends, Joey characters belong to Bright, Kauffman, and Crane. Pierre, Sara, and Carly are mine.

Title: Going Home Again

Rated: PG-13

Summery: Rachel is unhappy in Paris but will going home again mean finding her happiness?

Chapter 7: The Threat

Rachel yawned and stretched when she heard the alarm on the nightstand going off. She got out of bed and started to get dressed. She smiled at the picture sitting on the dresser. It was of her cuddled in Ross's arms. She's been back together with him for two weeks and she's never been happier. Ross wasn't the only thing to be happy about. For one she had an interview at Prada she really wanted that job so she could get a place of her own not that she didn't like staying with Monica and Chandler and also the great discount she'd get on clothes, and for two Monica was making a big dinner that night Phoebe and Mike were coming and Joey was flying in from LA to visit and none of them knew she and Emma were there she wanted to surprise them.

There was a knock on the door. "Rach, breakfast is ready" Monica told her. "Okay, thanks" she said as she checked her appearance one last time. She smiled at her bestfriend "Morning Mon" she said "and morning baby Bing" she giggled patting her belly. "Well someone's in a good mood this morning" Rachel smiled "Of course I am Mon" she said "I have a great boyfriend , great friends and hopefully after today I'll have a great job" The two made their way down to the kitchen where Chandler had the twins and Emma already eating their breakfast. "Morning ladies" he greeted them with a smile.

"Morning sweeite" Monica kissed him and sat down. Rachel sat down too. "Mommy look what uncle Chandler made me!" Emma giggled showing her the pancakes on her plate. "Wow pancakes shaped like Mickey Mouse I wonder how uncle Chandler learned to make those" she asked glancing at Chandler. "I learned from the best Rach" he said setting plates down in front of her and then Monica kissing her. "That's right I taught him everything I know and not just about cooking" she winked. Rachel laughed as she thought about the little sex lesson Monica had given Chandler years ago. Chandler grunted as he sat down with his plate.

Later that morning Rachel walked out of the Prada office with a big smile on her face. The boss had told her the job was pretty much hers and that he'd call her. She was near her old neighborhood so she decided to stop at Central Perk and grab a coffee too go. She stepped inside and smiled. It hadn't changed a bit. The orange sofa was still there as was Phoebe's little stage and Gunther. He grinned wide when he saw her. "Rachel! You're back so missed my huh" Rachel laughed. "Actually I did" she said "Can I get a latte' to go" she asked. He nodded "Sure, you can have anything you want" he grinned.

Gunther handed her a styrofoam cup and she handed him some money and told him she'd see him later. She left and ran right into someone. "I'm so sor..." she stopped and froze dropping her cup on the ground. "Hello Rachel" Pierre said. "Wh...what are you doing here" she asked. "I told you I'd be back" he stated. He grabbed her arm. "We need to talk" he said pulling her away from the crowds. "I...I don't want to talk to you" she whimpered trying to free herself from his grip. "Well you are" he stated "I want you to come back to Paris with me" Rachel shook her head. "No I'm not going back this is my home, this is where I'm staying" He pinned her against the wall and got his face really close to hers. "Oh you'll come back to Paris" he chuckled. "No I won't" she said "Let me go" she wiggled around.

Pierre sighed sadly. "It would be a shame if something happened to that Ross guy or Emma, or maybe even that couple you're staying with" Rachel looked at him with wide eyes. "Wh..what" she whispered. "So what's more important their lives or staying here" he asked. "Stay away from me and stay away from my family!" she cried shoving him hard and running. She heard him yell its Paris or their lives as she ran. She ran until she couldn't run anymore. She grabbed a cab to Westchester.

Rachel let herself into Monica and Chandler's house. Monica was already cooking for that night's big dinner. The house was filled with the wonderful smells of her cooking. She stood in the hall watching Monica humming as she cooked. A voice behind her made her jump. "How you doin" she turned to face Joey. He smiled "Hey Rach!" he hugged her. "I've missed you" she hugged him back "I...I missed you to Joey" she said "I uh...I gotta go upstairs I'll be back" she ran up the stairs and to her room. She collapsed on her bed in sobs. She didn't know what to do. She couldn't go back to Paris but she couldn't let one of her friends, her family get hurt or worse. Her only choice was to leave Emma here with Ross and disappear. She got up and got her suitcase and began to pack.

Chandler was coming out of the twins room when he heard Rachel run in her room crying. "Rach" he called knocking lightly as he walked in. He saw her packing. "Rach what's going on, where are you going?" he asked. "Mon's been cooking all day Joey's here and Pheebs will be here soon" he told her Rachel looked at Chandler "I know" she whispered "but I...I can't stay" she whispered. "What? But why" he asked. "I...I"...

Chapter 8: A Bit Of Brotherly Advice....Will Rachel tell Chandler what's going on? Will he give her some brotherly advice?...Coming Soon!!!!

Author's Note: Hello children! Here's the next chapter. I know its not that good but it will get better. The next chapter will be a lot of Chandler and Rachel but I will try to fit the others in too and don't worry Rach and Chandler DO NOT get together! I just think Chandler is like a big brother to Rach! Hence the title LOL Rosie and Tenniel I hope you gals like this! I love ya's! As always please read, review and enjoy thanx!