Standing around with drinks in their hands. The paleontologists chatted among themselves. A few of the older ones, shook Ross' hand and said they saw great things ahead for him.
Charlie was still upset about breaking up with Joey. He was a nice guy just a little on the dumb side. She had always dated guys with PhDs and Nobel Prizes. As she tossed down another maragarita, she stayed to walk toward Ross.
"Dr. Geller, have I told you how much I enjoyed your speech." she slurred. "And can I also tell you how hot you are ." she said as she threw her arms around him and began to kiss him.
"Dr Wheeler , please control yourself." Ross said as he removed her arms from his body. "What about Joey?" he said.
"Joey and I are history. I need a real man who has a brain like you." she pushed herself on to him.
Rachel walked back from the bar and spotted Charlie hanging all over Ross. She was livid and threw his drink in his face. "I go to get you something and you are already cheating on me. I didn't even say I wanted a break this time." she screamed. "It's over." she cried as she ran out of the room.
"Rach wait." said Ross as he tried to catch her. Charlie drunkenly hung on to him.
"Ross she is just a little fashion girl . You need an intellectual equal. I tried to be with a stupid person too, but it doesn't work for people like us."
Ross got angry. "First of all, Professor Wheeler. Rachel is not stupid. She is an executive at Ralph Lauren. Second of all, Joey is my friend and nobody says those kind of things about my friends. Third of all, I am madly and passionately in love with her and I have no desire for you whatsoever. So please let me get my girlfriend back." Ross said to Charlie as he walked out the door.
Rachel had gone back to her room. She picked up her suitcase and started to pack. There was no way she was staying after that display in the party.
Chandler and Monica were talking to David when Ross came up to them.
You guys have you seen Rachel?" he asked.
"You asshole, how could you hurt her again.?" said Monica as she smacked Ross.
"Oww. Then she was here?" he said as he held his sore arm.
"Yes, she went to her room to pack." Monica said. "I can't believe you would cheat on her in broad daylight."
"I didn't cheat on her. Charlie had broken up with Joey, gotten drunk and then threw herself at me." Ross tried to explain.
"So you didn't kiss Charlie on purpose?" asked Chandler.
"No Rachel and I are in love again. In fact , I have an idea." said Ross as he ran out the door. He had a plan and a mission.
Teary eyed Rachel put the last of her clothes in the suitcase. Picking up the phone , she called the concierge.
"Hello this is Miss Green in room 312, I wish to get a cab and someone to get my bags. Why? Some damn paleontologist that's why."
Ross held a white rose in his hand and straightened his tie. If this was going to work , he had at least straighten things out.
"Rach, open up it's me." Ross yelled as he knocked.
"Go to hell Professor." she said through her tears.
"Damn it Rachel , she meant nothing to me." Ross said.
"That is so unoriginal , it's what you said when you slept with Chloe the copy slut." Rachel seethed. "I am going home. Please do not call me and we will make arrangements with the lawyer for Emma."
"Rachel please let me explain." Ross begged. "She threw herself at me.Charlie had broken up with Joey and was drunk."
"She threw herself at you?" Rachel said as she opened the door slowly.
"Why would I want her when we are back together and here in this tropical paradise and in love again?" Ross said as he came in the door.
"Rachel remember my parents anniversary party before Emma was born?" Ross said sweetly.
"Yes, you were going to take me to the planetarium and propose to me with the stars and the lilies and the Way You Look Tonight Playing." Rachel remembered it fondly.
"Where did we get married?" he asked curiously.
"On a cliff at sunset in Barbados." Rachel answered.
"Where are we?" Ross asked.
"In Barbados." Rachel answered. "I don't get it."
Ross got down on one knee and gave Rachel the rose. "Rachel Karen Green you have been the love of my life since I was 15. You are the mother of my child and the light of my life. The day after tomorrow, I want us to be married on that cliff overlooking the ocean. Rachel , will you marry me?" Ross said as he took the ring from his pocket.
Rachel was stunned. "Oh my God. "
Ross waited with baited breath."Well?"
