"Mike." said Phoebe as she couldn't believe he was standing there. She walked over to him like he was in the middle of some dream in her imagination. "I can't believe it 's you." she whispered.

"Phoebe ever since I told you that I didn't want another marriage, I haven't wanted to eat , haven't slept, and worst of all, I haven't been able to play my music." Mike said. "All I thought about on the way over here was you."

Phoebe turned away from him, "I'm afraid it's too late for us , Mike. I have someone back that I have loved before. He had left me to go to Minsk, but now he is a professor at NYU."

"Not that Ross guy again." said Mike.

"Oh no, Ross is my friend, besides he is engaged to Rachel, no I am talking about David Myers. We met about ten years ago when I was singing at Central Perk. We started to date but then he got a grant in physics and then he was off to Minsk." explained Phoebe.

"Phoebe I know I made a mistake , but please give me another chance." begged Mike.

Phoebe had that inquisitive look in her eye. She knew she had to make a choice.

"And I think the most fascinating thing of it all were the species that it just seemed like time forgot that were existing under that cove. Yes it was quite an experience. Then there was this sea turtle which was incredible . It was like observing a reptile or amphibian that didn't evolve at all." Ross explained to David.

"It sounds so exciting. I have always wanted to explore the ocean." David said as he looked at his watch. "Oh dear , I told Phoebe I would meet her ." he panicked.

"I understand, can't keep the little woman waiting . It is so cool to finally have someone to talk to on my intellectual level." said Ross.

"Well get used to it, because that 's the way it will be at Oxford." smiled David.

"I haven't made up my mind yet. There's a lot to consider. I have friends and family , and a son. Then there is the fact that by then I will be married." Ross said.

"I remember when I had to make the decision about Minsk. At first , I didn't want to go because of Phoebe, but she told me to go . I love that woman so." sighed David.

"I would give Rachel the same support if she had to go to Paris or something because of her job at Ralph Lauren. I guess that is another factor , her career." Ross said. "We both have these jobs that are very demanding and rewarding. That's the way it has been ever since we dated seven years ago."

"I don't have that problem with Phoebe. She can massage people anywhere I would have to go." said David.

"On our very first date, I had to have her sit in a museum while I fixed Ostreopithicus in our display. We finally got to have our date , and it was the most incredible night." smiled Ross as he carried the memory of the museum in his mind.

"Phoebe already told me about the schoolchildren and the stars . She also told me the night you broke up Rachel had to work late, you went to her office and she threw you out." David recalled.

"That was the worst night of my life." Ross said . Trying to rid himself of the memory, he said to David. "Uhm Dave, Phoebe's waiting."

"That's right." David said nervously. "Ross, it has been really great of you to get me my job and just to be my friend. I didn't make many friends in Minsk, Max scared them all away." he said as he shook his hand.

"Just be good to Pheebs ,that is thanks enough." smiled Ross. David waved as he left the coffee shop.

"Good all the boring conversation is over." said Chandler as he sat down on the couch.

"I was having the nicest chat with David. Telling him all about my undersea adventures." Ross said.

"Oh that chicken of the sea." laughed Chandler. "Rachel said you swam away from the sea turtle and then you got an air bubble in your hose and began to freak out under the ocean."

"I didn't see you go skin diving at all." said Ross "Therefore at least I did it. Anyway , how does it feel to be a father to be?' he asked earnestly.

"It has to be the best feeling in the world. Mon and I will sit and I will just pat her stomach even though it is flat, because I know there is a tiny little person growing inside." Chandler said as he choked up. "And the best thing is I made that little person, me and Monica. The doctors were all wrong."

"Your own medical marvel." Ross smiled , remembering that is how his mother always referred to him.

"Oh God, that means he'll be a geek. Seriously though, if that little baby turns out to be half the person that you are. Then we will be very lucky people." Chandler said as he hugged his friend.

Ross choked up but he had to ask him ,"You are my oldest friend, and my brother in law. I have something to ask you, Will you be my best man for the third time , the last time?" he said sincerely.

"I heard you say her name in college and then I saw you two in love. I would consider it a privilege." Chandler said. "Now have you thought about it anymore?"

"This is all I have had on my mind. It's an incredible offer and the dream job of a lifetime. " Ross stared into space as he pondered the ramifications of taking the job in England.