Phoebe took Ross' hand and looked at it. She had to see for herself that it was him before she could help him.

"Well it is like this. You had a shock because you saw Monica and Chandler together. If you are this Ross from the past like you said you were, then that would explain a lot. You kissed Rachel which will probably confuse her more. " said Phoebe.

"You mean even in this time she still has feelings for me?" Ross asked hopefully.

"Oh please, she was so in love with you that she got on a plane and flew to London to try and stop your wedding." Phoebe said.

"Another wedding.? And who was this?" Ross asked.

"She was from England and her name was Emily. You met her on a fix up by Rachel so she could go out with this guy named Joshua. When that broke up, she realized she was still in love with you and you were announcing your engagement to this Emily." Phoebe said.

"Am I still married to Emily?" he asked.

"No , you kind of said Rachel's name at the altar instead of hers, Emily wanted to give the marriage another try, but she told you that you could never see Rachel again. You asked her to trust you, she said she couldn't and then you got another divorce. Number Two I think was the score then." Phoebe explained.

"So when did Monica and Chandler get together?" Ross asked curiously.

"Oh my God I just thought of something. Monica and Chandler got together when you married Emily , if you are going to propose tonight to Rachel, you'll never get married to Emily. " Phoebe exclaimed. "Monica will never find her lobster."

"Pheebs you are making no sense again. I am proposing to Rachel tonight, well I was." Ross insisted. "I have a ring and everything. Boy I hope she doesn't blow me off like she has been doing all week. Although her wake up methods, are quite pleasant." he smiled.

"You don't get it." Phoebe exclaimed. "You can't get married to Rachel or Chandler and Monica will never get together. Do you want to deny your own sister the happiness she so deserves.?" "This is catastrophic and who knows what else might change if this isn't allowed." Phoebe said.

"There is no way to get me back to my own time, the storm did it." Ross explained.

"He can't propose.You have to go back and have a fight in the office. Go out get drunk and sleep with the copy girl. You'll break up , get back together and then that's it." Phoebe said matter of factly.

"What do you mean, that's it.? I have been in love with this girl since I was fifteen years old. Do you mean to say this is the end of Ross and Rachel?" he said panicking.

"Honey I have a feeling there will never be an ending to the saga of you two lobsters." Phoebe sighed. "Just a few bumps in the road."

"Well I am not going to do it. I kissed Rachel and I still have a feeling she still has feelings for me. Maybe in this time, I can get her back." Ross reasoned.

"You can date her, you can go to bed with her, but nothing is going to change what the fates allow."Phoebe stated.

Ross held Rachel's hand as they walked up the stairs. They had all gone to Chandler and Joey's to wait until they came over with the announcement. The apartment was dark except for the glow of a hundred candles. A bottle of champagne was set up on the terrace with two chairs and a small table.

"Here we are home sweet …" Rachel stopped as she saw the lights of the candles. "Oh my God…

Ross took her hand and led her over to the sofa. Her hand was covering her mouth still agape with surprise.

"Rachel please come sit by me." he said softly.

Rachel could feel the tears coming to her eyes.

"Rachel, lately I have been looking at things quite differently than before. I have realized the many mistakes I have made and how I have been. The biggest mistake I made, well I can't say it but it did involve you. We have both let our careers come before us and that has been a problem from day one. You are the most important thing in my life , Rachel Green, and I will never forget that. We draw our strength from each other. And that is what makes us unique. You fill me with a passion I never thought I could have. You are the lady that gives me class. Whatever lies on the road ahead, I want you to be the one that is beside me."

Ross got off the couch and got down on one knee. This was the way it was supposed to be that night. Now everything would be alright.

"Rachel Karen Green, will you marry me?"