The Waldorf Astoria was decked out in all it's holiday finery. Strings of white lights covered the ceiling. Anorexic models balanced glasses of champagne and h'or derves that they would soon purge. Secretaries would teeter on stools after drinking too many cocktails from the open bar. It was a typical New York office party with a little bit more class.

It had to be after all it was Ralph Lauren.

They both stood by the door when they arrived. They looked more like a Hollywood couple taking a stroll down the red carpet at an award show . She had on a white off the shoulder Ballenciaga with a pair of Manolo Biahliks. He was wearing a black Pierre Cardin tuxedo with a white scarf around his neck. They looked nothing at all like a fashion buyer and her college professor boyfriend.

"Wow what a spread, I'm glad I just had some cookies at the other party." Ross exclaimed.

"Yeah one year I made the mistake of bringing Joey to this." Rachel admitted.

"You brought Joey to a place with all that food? The human eating machine?" Ross said in amazement.

"Yeah, but I think you are going to make up for that tonight.my darling." she said as she kissed him. ""Why don't you go and get us some food and I will get us a table." Rachel said as Ross walked toward the buffet.

Rachel found a table and put her evening bag down. Suddenly her assistant came up to her, "Rachel, so you finally got here. Isn't this incredible? I never knew companies had parties like this?" the young girl said.

Rachel was very cool, "Yeah well Ralph knows how to take care of his people. " Oh excuse me Shelly my date is back," she said as she shifted chairs. "But please you may sit with us." Shelly moved over as Ross returned. "Shelly , this is my boyfriend, Ross." "Ross, this my assistant Shelly." she said graciously.

Shelly looked over at Ross and smiled,"So this is the mysterious Dr Geller? I have heard so much about you."

"Really huh?" he said as he lifted his eyebrow. "Here you go Rach, I got you some of everything. Oh I got a little of this on my finger not bad," he said as he licked it off.

Rachel took a bite and dropped her fork, "Ross is this what you ate?" she said panicking.

"Yeah, why?" he asked puzzled.

"It 's some kind of a lobster dish. Honey, isn't that what you are allergic to?' Rachel asked.

"No I 'm allergic to kiwi, and peanuts, and OH MY GOD!!!!!" He said as he grabbed his napkin and tried to spit it out. Rachel bent over him as she slapped him on the back.

"Is everything alright?" Shelly asked concerned

"Yes everything is fine except Ross is deathly allergic to lobster and he tasted the one apetizer. Honey? Monica told me about this and you are going to have to go and get a shot." Rachel said as they got up from the table. Ross was holding on to the chair as she walked away.

"My big strong man isn't scared of a little needle is he?" Rachel cooed like she was talking to Emma.

"He vewwwy much is thooooo. Oh no not again. My tungwu is swowwwen." Ross tried to talk. "Don't wowwwy Wach I'll be

Fwine ..Waianae daanze.?"

"Let's go mister." Rachel said as she led him out of the hotel ballroom.

She immediately hailed a cab and Rachel had him drive them to the closest hospital which was Bellevue . Upon arriving Rachel raced into the emergency room and went to the desk. Naturally the nurse just handed her a form and told them to sit down. Rachel picked up a pen and started to fill out the insurance form.

"Twis weminds me of Woey thar yerk!" Ross tried to say.

"Sweetie don't talk I think I can fill everything out. Name, Address, Profession,"

"Wust dooont dwaw any dinosawwwwrs ." Ross said.

"I told you don't talk Ross, Insurance company?" In case of emergency call…" Rachel tried to think.

"I'm Dr. Ramoray," What seems to be the trouble?

"Oh my God, Ross did you hear that? Dr. Ramoray, our friend used to play a Dr. Ramoray on Days of our Lives..now he's in Deep Powder ." Rachel said excitedly.

"Vhhat abowwwt meeee?" Ross yelled.

"Oh right, uhm my … my ….. Date is deathly allergic to lobster and he accidently put some on his finger and licked it off. I think he needs a shot." Rachel said.

"Follow me, Sir get up on this table and take your jacket off and roll up your sleeve." the doctor said He went over to the medicine cabinet and pulled out a syringe and loaded it . "This should fix you right up." he said.

"Honey I am right here. Now hold my hand and if you are a good boy Mommy will take care of you later." Rachel cooed. "I mean I 'm here don't worry, what are you looking at?" she sarcastically said to the doctor.

Ross closed his eyes and squeezed Rachel's hand. He squeezed so hard that she tumbled to the floor. "What are you trying to do, get even for when I was in labor?" she cursed. "Damn that hurt."

Ross slowly opened his mouth, "I'm sorry Rach. Hey I'm back to normal." he exclaimed.

"That is a matter of opinion, dinosaur boy, but hey let's go home okay?" Rachel said.

"Will you nurse me, baby?" Ross asked.

"After I soak my broken hand." Rachel mumbled. "So much for that party."

I know I was promising romance..but hang on it does get better..thought you would enjoy a little comedy . Please review and thanks for the nice comments