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The next two weeks consisted of tanning at the beach, going clubbing, playing different sports, and seeing the sights.

Joey and Phoebe joined Monica, Chandler, Ross, and Rachel in all the activities they enjoyed. They swam, snorkeled, went fishing, wave running, and surfing.

Time didn't exist in their world. Life was definitely good.

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"Ross I'm scared." Rachel was clinging on to Ross as they where being hoisted up into the blue, clear sky. It was the first time Rachel had ever been parasailing, and she was a little afraid of heights.

"Don't worry sweetie, I'm right here." He kissed her on the forehead, and squeezed her hand, trying to instill confidence that everything would be just fine.

"Thanks," she gave him a strong kiss on the lips before they departed into the sky.

"Wow, it's so quiet." Rachel looked at the horizon and all the resorts and shopping areas that surrounded the beach. The ocean seemed clearer, almost glistening in the bright sun. "It's beautiful."

"Yeah you are." Ross was lost in her captivating features. He was drowning in her invigorating fragrance and they way the wind always blew stray strands of hair in her face. It made her look innocent and fragile. He was infatuated with everything about her.

She was so strong for raising this baby and everything she had to deal with at home and school. He admired her more than anyone.

She was his hero, his Everest. (Corny I know, but come on it's Ross and Rachel.)

"You always seem to be able to flatter me. Why are you so good to me?" The answer was meant to be automatic and yet somehow Rachel needed some reassurance of their feelings for one another.

"Rachel there are a million reasons why I am so good to you. But most of all, it's because you make me feel like I'm the best man in the world. I..." Ross hesitated for a moment, contemplating his final words.

"I love you," he said giving a small, warm smile. He was going to say more like 'you mean the world to me,' or 'there's no one else I'd rather be with, ever,' but a simple 'I love you' seemed to accomplish everything he felt for this woman.

Rachel looked into his eyes intently. She didn't tear up and her heart wasn't pounding with joy. She was ecstatic, that was perfectly clear, but she knew he loved her. "I love you too, Ross. It's you and me, all the way."

They locked lips for a moment and looked out toward the deep blue ocean. It was filled with infinite possibilities. It seemed to parallel Ross and Rachel exactly.

This was love that would last forever. Love that was unpredictable.

The End.

Well that's it. I will do an epilogue, so no worries, you will see what happens to them. I know there are a few holes (e.g. Chip, baby, and other things), but they will be explained. Thanks for reading.