Ross had to make sure he wasn't dreaming. He went over and took Rachel in his arms. She threw her arms around his neck and he moved his hands through her hair slowly. If this was Rachel circa 1996, she would enjoy this kiss.

He slowly touched his lips to hers. As their mouths began to open, it was very obvious that this was his "Rach." Her mouth pushed up against his and then his tongue touched her soft lips.

"Wow, what a kiss to start the day with." she said shaking her head as if it was a shock.

A smile came to his face when he saw what she was wearing, his old t shirt that she loved so much. It was a remnant of his high school days. Rachel was usually the type who would wear something of her man's, since he was not a jock ,she chose a t shirt that said FRANKIE SAY RELAX. Ross hadn't been able to wear it for years. He had umm filled out since high school.

"Well this should be our day. One year ago today, we started going out and I have been happy ever since." he smiled.

"That little Mark thing doesn't bother you anymore?" Rachel asked curiously.

Ross thought carefully about that comment. He remembered that Mark was one of contributing factors to their break up. If he was given this second chance, he had to watch his words.

"Well honey , it's like this, I love you so much I want only good things to happen for you. I know how much you wanted this job and how much you deserve it. Mark was the nice man who got you the job and I will be forever grateful that he did this for you." Ross stuttered knowing that he still had resentment for the co worker who immediately asked Rachel out when they broke up.

"I have the best boyfriend in the world and tonight when I get home, I am going to show him how much I appreciate him." Rachel said as she grabbed her purse.

Ross knew now what he had to do. He had to find out why the fates allowed this to happen. Was it just in his apartment, or when he walked outside would it really be 1996?

"Why don't I walk over to your apartment with you and we'll get Monica to make us a special anniversary breakfast?" he suggested.

"That sounds perfect." Rachel cooed.

Ross had to find out if Monica was indeed alone, or if she was now living with Chandler. In present time, her and Chandler were seriously involved in a relationship. If this was then, Chandler still lived across the hall with Joey.

Ross threw on a black sweater with a pair of jeans. This kind of bothered Rachel.

"Honey, don't you have to go to the museum today?" Rachel asked confused.

Of course, he wasn't a professor at NYU, he worked in the Natural History Museum. Maybe he could use that to his advantage. He was starting to get an idea.

"I thought we could actually both take the day off. I mean just spend the day together. We really haven't spent that much time since you started at Bloomingdales. I 'll call the museum from Mon's and then you can call off." Ross suggested.

"Honey I just started, won't they be mad?" she asked.

"Today is going to be our day Rach, and I promise you a day that you will never forget."

Sorry so short…hope everyone is enjoying this story…more to come