Rachel peeked in the door. Everything looked so nice. There were candles in the living room and two wine glasses sat on the apothecary table from Pottery Barn. The Christmas tree was lit and the stereo was playing romantic Christmas music

I've been waiting to share this gift tonight I'm down on my knees there's no better time…something to last as long as you live ..

"I wondered why your sister was so receptive to letting Emma stay with them." Rachel said as she threw her arms around Ross..

" I am guessing that she was part of the conspiracy."

"Well tonight is Christmas Eve and since we are going to be around everyone tomorrow, this is going to be Ross and Rachel's Christmas." Ross said as he nuzzled her neck.

"Oh I like that." she purred.

"We are going to start the evening off with a little wine." Ross said as he handed Rachel a glass. She took a sip and then pulled away from him.

"I'm going to go get out of these clothes since I have been in them all day. Be right back, lover." Rachel said as she went in the bedroom.

Rachel went to her closet and pulled out a black dress with spaghetti straps. Next she got a bottle of perfume and sprayed her neck and cleavage. She opened her jewelry box and pulled out a pair of earrings. With one quick clip she pulled her hair up and let a few tendrils fall from her face. She put a pair of black heels on her feet and scurried back out to the living room.

"Now where were we, " Ross said as he grabbed her and pulled her down onto his lap. Rachel couldn't stop giggling as he started nuzzling her neck.

"Oooh Ross that tickles." she laughed.

"Well there will be time for that later." Ross said. He got up and got a present from under the tree. "This is for you."

"Are we exchanging presents tonight? I thought that we were doing that tomorrow." asked Rachel.

"Indulge me alright , just a few tonight , okay? Open it." he said with as much enthusiasm as a little boy. Rachel opened the box.

She pulled out the cashmere sweater in the box. "Oh my, it's a Dolce and Gabbana. How did you ever know?"" she pulled him into a hug and then held up the sweater.

"Well being around you all these years has rubbed off a little bit I guess, plus it was on your list." he explained.

Rachel pulled a box from under the tree next. "Okay then I will give you one of yours." she said as she handed it to Ross. He shook the package and she had to laugh ."Just like Monica." Rachel said.

He pulled off the ribbon . "Rachel , where did you ever find it, It's gorgeous." He pulled out a tweed jacket with leather patches on the elbows.

"Well it came in for the spring line and I saw it and thought that would be the perfect thing for a college professor to wear. Hope you like it." she said.

"Like it , I love it. And I have one more gift for you if you will accept it. " Ross said as he took Rachel's hand. As 98 degrees played softly in the background

Tonight I 'm gonna give you all my heart can give

"Rachel, we have been through it all. We 've loved and broke up, we have gotten married and divorced, we have had a child, and still we are together. My heart skipped a beat when you walked back into my arms from that plane, I thought I had lost you for good. I think the sweetest words I ever heard was I got off the plane. Christmas has a more special meaning this year because I have my angel and that is you. Please Rach, let this be my Christmas wish this night….Rachel Karen Green.. I have loved you forever..will you marry me?" Ross said with tears in his eyes.

Rachel wiped her eyes with her fingers. She looked at the man on his knees in front of her. It was all so clear now. She had gotten off that plane because she still loved him. How could she not.?He was the most caring, thoughtful, and loving man she had ever known. Maybe his only fault was that he loved her too much. Jealousy was his biggest fault and it had caused the biggest break up of their relationship. He had given her the most special thing of all ,their beautiful daughter . They were always meant to be together.

Rachel looked into his eyes , "Yes I will marry you, because I really believe that fate brought me into that coffee shop that day. I may have not really known you in high school, but I wish I would have taken the time. You are the most loving man I ever have been with."

He took the ring from the Tiffany's box and slid it onto her finger. She held it up to the light and threw her arms around his neck. Their lips slightly brushed and then the force of their passion pushed them back onto the couch.

He scooped her up into his arms and carried her into the bedroom. He threw her on the bed and pushed his legs under her quickly. He then started to throw his clothes on the floor and grab her flat ass as he started to kiss her neck. His mouth moved down her tanned body

As he covered her stomach with kisses. She moaned with pleasure with every move of his. It was truly a celebration of love as they lay on top of the red satin sheets.

He started to pick up her skirt and tenderly pulled off her panty hose. He moved his body on top of hers as she squealed with delight.

When he was done, she put her head on his bare chest and closed her eyes. In his chest , she could hear his heart beating. It was now as if there were two hearts beating together. All was right with the world as the bells tolled midnight. From the street below you could hear a choir singing the beginning of midnight mass. He pushed a hair to the side of her face that was blocking the view of his beautiful Rachel.

"It' s midnight, Merry Christmas.Rach." he whispered.

"Merry Christmas, Ross," she whispered as she fingered his hair.

They were finally together.

Well hope that made everyone happy..next Christmas at Mon's..with a special guest from Ca…