Hey guys...I'm sure that there are a couple of fics out there taking place right after the finale and I don't know if someone is doing something like this, but if so, I really didn't know and it was not intentional. An idea kept on bugging me and I decided to write it down to see what I come up with and this is what I came up so far. Don't get me wrong because I'm happy that Ross and Rachel finally ended up together the way they did in the episode, but a part of me kind of wanted Rachel to take the job in Paris because she came a long way since first season and I felt she truly deserved the opportunity for that chance to work in the fashion capital of the world (please don't hate me for that).

This fic is untitled at this moment, but I plan to come up with a title and feel free to pitch one along if you can figure it out quicker than I can and I'll consider it. Anyone with questions, put it in the review or e-mail me at friendsfan808hotmail.com. Also, any writers or readers on fanfiction.net with MSN messenger can try to chat with me because I may need another peoples opinion about certain story ideas and stuffs.

Sorry for the long authors note and I'll leave you to it. Hopefully it wasn't that bad and please leave a review. Thanks!

Untitled: Chapter 1
by friendsfan808

Saying goodbye is always a hard thing to do, even if they are only moving out of the city, but to Phoebe, Joey, Rachel, and Ross, it felt like something else greater has come to a close. They know that the friendship will always be there, but it seems that it wouldn't be the same anymore without having Monica and Chandler occupying apartment twenty, where each friend has spent some time living in the comfy area known to be one of their main hangouts. A sad day indeed to see their dearest friends embark on a new chapter in their lives as newly made parents in the suburbs.

After a final farewell cup of coffee, Ross and Rachel enters Ross's apartment. They're holding hands and have sad looks on their face as reality finally hit them that Monica and Chandler isn't one look away from seeing them. They sit on the couch and Rachel leans her head against his shoulder. They sat in silence for a while until Rachel spoke

"I can't believe they actually moved out of that place." She is still in a bit of disbelief and Ross was feeling the same way too. "I'm sad that they won't be less than five minutes away anymore, but I couldn't be more happy for those two."

Ross nodded. "They've been waiting so long for this and I'm glad that my sister finally got what she wanted for a long time now, two kids and a husband that she would love unconditionally."

Rachel lays down, face up, lying her head on Ross' lap while he strokes her forehead. They both remain quiet, enjoying this moment of tranquility and silence. Ross is in deep thought as he thought about the events that happened in the last 48 hours and it's mind-boggling. Before he could go any further, Rachel interrupted his train of thought as she stood up.

"I'm going to take a long bath and could you please call my mother to check up on Emma."

"Sure Rach." Ross agreed.

"Thanks Ross." Rachel gives Ross a quick peck on the lips and exits.

Ross sits for a couple of seconds then stands up and heads towards the kitchen, deciding that he needs a beer. He grabs a bottle of beer from the fridge and sits at the dinning table. He takes a gulp of beer and his mind continues to recall the past events that happened in the last two days.

First was Rachel's going away party that really forced him to face the fact that Rachel would be leaving and he wasn't totally prepared mentally to deal with it. Right now, he's not too sure what possessed him to blow up at her at her apartment when she didn't give him her goodbye and she sure made her reasons well known as she showed up at this very apartment to explain her reasons clearly. Ross was so surprised by her outburst that he couldn't help but reach out to her in some way and the kiss was the only quick thing that he came up. He was surprised that she responded the way that she did, but he did nothing to stop it and just enjoyed the moment. The next day came that Ross dreaded and it was the day that Rachel was scheduled to leave. He thought that their night together would be a enough reason for her to stay, but apparently that wasn't the case. He badly wanted to tell her how he feels but the fear of rejection was too great that he just let her walked out of Mon and Chan's apartment after seeing the beautiful twins welcome home. It was a difficult decision for him but thankfully for Phoebe's faith in them and Joey's words, it finally pushed him off the edge to do something about it. So he did, as his adventure to get the love of his life back begun and with Phoebe behind the wheel.

Ross starts to laugh with what they had to go through to get to Rachel and it seems like all sorts of obstacles were always trying to block their way. He mentally notes to himself to never again get in a car without seatbelts and have Phoebe as his driver.

Ross's mind gets back on track as he remember telling Rachel how he felt after finally getting to her. When she decided to still get on the plane, it admit that it hurt a whole lot and his heart sank as he felt like it was over. Returning home, he least expected to have a message from Rachel and he sat dejectedly, listening to what she had to say. It all happened quick as he heard her trying to get off the plane that it made him jump off his seat once her message got cut. He rewound the tape frantically, trying to hear if she made it off the plane. She shows up at the doorway and he is shocked to see her there that he just went up to her and gave her a kiss.

After declaring their feelings towards one another, you would've expected that everything is right, but somehow Ross feels something else that he doesn't exactly know for himself. He stands up and he decides that he needs a bit of fresh air to try to figure it out.

They say that walking helps clear up the mind and Ross was starting to get to that place as he felt some sense of clarity to explain the weird feeling that he just started to have. Guilt was ridding over him and he knew it had something to do with Rachel. Don't get him wrong because he got what he wished for and yet he still felt extremely guilty for her staying. It was because of a job that chipped the seemingly unbreakable rock that lead to their first breakup and he wasn't about to have it be the reason for it this time. He takes a deep breath and after an hour of walking mindlessly, in his heart he knew it is something that he had to do.

Rachel sat on Ross's bed, dialing a number on the telephone wondering where Ross has gone. She's worried where Ross went as it seems like he's been gone for a while and she don't recall hearing Ross telling her that he would step out. She tried to call his cell phone a number of times but she always got his voicemail. She called her mom to see if she heard from him and her mom said that he didn't. "Don't worry sweetie, I'm sure that he just went for a walk. After all, it is a beautiful day," Sandra tried to reassure her daughter but Rachel isn't all that comforted by that statement. Exasperated, she exhaled and laid back on the bed.

"Geller, you better have a good explanation for this!" She yelled. Rachel puts her hands to her eyes in frustration and tries to think where he would be. Silent tears begins to fill Rachel's eyes and she has no clue what's going on with Ross. It's not only him who is sadden with the move because she is too and Phoebe and Joey. She's so preoccupied that she didn't notice his presence at the door.

"Hi." Ross greeted softly. He knew that he had a lot of explaining to do for his sudden disappearance and he hoped that he could finish before she starts going off at him.

Rachel thought she heard is voice and she sat up. There he was with his face emotionless as she runs up to him with a huge wave of relief washing over her and hugging him as to never let him go. She then remembers what he has put her through and she breaks the hug, slapping him on the arm with her emotions turning from relief to anger.

"Where the hell have you been?! I've been worried sick about you and you didn't have the decency to tell me that you stepped out! For all I know, you could've been hurt or even worst!"

Ross just stood there and he couldn't help but notice how cute she was being right now. His face remains emotionless, having Rachel confused why he's not responding.

"What are you waiting for? What do you have to say for yourself?" She wanted to hear something, anything from him that 'we were on a break' would've been better than him just standing there and having a hard face to read.

"These are for you." Ross pulls out a bouquet of lilies from behind his back and he smiles sheepishly.

Rachel is surprised as she takes the bouquet and starts to smell it. "Thank you."

"I know that it doesn't excuse me for what I did, but please let me explain."

"You better."

Rachel sits on the bed, followed by Ross. Ross takes a deep breath and closes his eyes, knowing that it's best that he get it out now. He grabs both of her hands and looks at her lovingly as he starts to begin his speech that he practiced while walking back to his apartment.

"Before I start, I would like to say that I love you and nothing would stop me from doing so. My love for you started more than a decade ago and I now find myself loving you ten times more than I did when I was a teen. Even though you weren't my girlfriend, my love for you continued to grow and I thank you for remaining my friend after all of the things that came between us."

Panic and fear was in her mind as she didn't know where this conversation was leading. "Okay Ross, you're scaring me. What's going on?"

"I want you to go to Paris." Ross said it casually and Rachel didn't see this coming that she just sat there. She's obviously shock and trying to see if he's serious.

"If this is a joke, you better stop now because it is not funny. As I recall, it was you who didn't want me to get on the plane."

"I know, Rach and no, I'm not kidding. I really want you to go." He said it with the same tone as he did previously that it made Rachel wonder what brought on this sudden change of heart.

"But why? What brought on to this?"

Ross shrugged. "While you were in the shower, I felt this feeling that I couldn't explain and I tried to figure out what it meant. I needed to clear my head, so I took a walk. After countless footsteps, I finally had some sense of clarity and I figured out what I was feeling." Ross took a break to see if she was listening and saw that she was hanging on to every one of his word with her pleading eyes begging him to continue. "I felt somewhat guilty that you're here because I asked you to. Don't get me wrong that I don't want you here because I do, but I feel as if there's something too good to pass up for you out there, specifically in Paris, France. You worked your way up the ladder and you truly deserve this opportunity. You've learned all that you could at Ralph Lauren and I feel that it's time that you branched out. The pays great and they're open to make any accommodations that you desire to make things comfortable for us. You said it yourself that you're scared, but in a good way. So go out there, do your best and always know that if you don't feel right, then come back. At least you can say that you tried."

Before Ross knew what was happening, Rachel throws her whole body weight on an unprepared Ross and he falls back. She smiles as she looks at the man she loves but he notice it quickly fades and he knew what question she was going to ask.

"What about us, Ross?" She asked as you can sense the worry in her voice.

"Well if we both mean what we say then I have nothing to worry about. I know that it would be difficult at first but I'm sure we can cope with it. Besides the students finals are coming up this week and the best part of being a professor is the breaks that comes with it. It'll take me a week at max to grade their final and turn in their final grades but after that, my time is reserved for you. I'll fly out to Paris and stay with you and Emma the whole summer." He had some sort of confidence in his voice but that still wasn't enough insuring for Rachel to go.

"Sure that's three months, but what if it's not enough."

"I knew you would ask that question. Nothing to worry about because remember, I just got tenured and I could go on sabbatical when I want to."

"Yeah, but my family and friends are here." She asked as still wasn't phased with the idea.

"Sure, but that's why they invented the telephone and also, you can get a web camera for the computer and we could have video conversations using the messengers all the time."

Rachel smiles and kisses him on the lips. She can't believe that she was hearing those words from the man she loves and she feels grateful that he support her in what she's doing in life.

"I love you and thanks Ross."

"You're welcome."

They hug and both don't know what to expect, but they know that it'll be okay...or so they hope.

"What, you're letting her go?" Joey asked and Ross simply nodded.

Ross came over with Emma and just told him that Rachel's going to Paris. Joey is on the stool across the counter and is in disbelief as he stares at Ross, standing against the counter.

"Why? You were the one who drove from hell and back to get her and now you're letting her go just like that?"

"I'm not letting her go just like that. I'm just letting her do something that she deserve to do."

"Whatever man. I just don't get you."

"See it from my point of view, man. If I had a grant to do a dig that I worked so hard to get, would she tell me not to go?" Ross reasoned and Joey started to kind of see it from his point, but he still can't believe his decision.

Ross takes a look at his watch and sees that he needs to go. He picks up Emma from the La-Z Boy and heads towards the door, followed behind by Joey.

"I'll see you later, Joe. I'm taking Rachel to the airport shortly."

"I can't believe that you're really doing this, but I give you credit. I'm not going to wish you luck because I know that you both don't need it and you'll find a way to make it work."

"Thanks Joey."

They hug for a short time and Ross and Emma exits.

Back at Ross's apartment, Rachel and Phoebe are there, sitting on the couch while Monica is on speaker phone. She just revealed that Ross wants her to go to Paris and Monica is surprised while Phoebe is a little bit ticked off.

"What?! All that driving for nothing?! Where is he, I'm so going to pound on him."

"Calm down Pheebs, it wasn't all for nothing." Rachel said as she tried to calm her down.

"How so? You're going to Paris anyway."

"Come on, what happened to the support I had earlier this week?"

"Yeah, but....Monica?"

"Don't bring me into this."

"Come on, what happened to the support I had earlier this week?" Rachel asked.

"How do you feel about this whole thing now that you and Ross just got back together? Is this what you really want to do?" Monica asked.

"Absolutely. I always knew that it was a great opportunity but Ross made it sound easy, you know? I know it's easier said than done, but I would never know until I try." Rachel answered.

"I still can't believe Ross said all of those things to you." Phoebe said.

"I know Pheebs, I am still surprised myself."

"Speaking of which, where is he?" Monica asked.

The door opens and Ross enters with Emma. He puts down Emma and she runs towards Rachel, yelling "mama".

"Where's who?" Ross asked.

Phoebe stands up and starts to twist Ross's right ear.

"Ouch Pheebs! What was that for?" Ross asked, confused wondering what he did to deserve that.

"For making me help you chase someone who is still going to Paris anyway."

" I should've expected this since I pretty much got the same thing from Joey."

" How did he take it?" Rachel asked.

"At first he was confused but I later made him see it my point of view. By the way, did you tell Monica and Chandler."

"No need, we're right here." Monica answered.

"Oh. Sorry to break this little reunion, but if Ms. Green want to catch her flight, we would have to leave right now."

"Fine and remember what I said Rachel, don't turn into French bitch." Phoebe said.

"I know Pheebs." Rachel said as she chuckled and hug.

"I wish I was there so I could give you a hug." Monica said.

"I know and I promise to call you once I get there."

"It's a deal. Bye Rach, have a safe trip."

"Bye Mon."

Rachel hangs up the phone and looks at Ross. He puts the best smile on his face and he knew that he made the right decision. He walks up to her and gives her a kiss as he slipped his hand into hers.

"Well madam, your plane awaits." Ross said in the best French accent that he could come up with.

So...what do you guys think? I'm pretty nervous about this one and please leave a review. I've already typed up the second chapter and I'll post it later today if I get the chance.

Different subject...but if anyone has read my other fic titled Who'd said it'll be easy?, give me your opinion if I should continue it because I'm seriously thinking of dropping it completely and deleting it off the site. If I get enough response, I'll try to focus back on it, but I have no guarantees. You've been advised.

Thanks a bunch guys!