Walking down to the pool had become a chore. Between trying to keep Rachel occupied and keeping everyone hidden, Ross had tired himself out.
"Honey, wake up." said Rachel as she poked him.
"Sorry just must have dozed off." he said as he opened his eyes. Still trying to break in the wet suit , he moved closer, immediately his eyes opened wide. He noticed their diving instructor and the low cut bikini top she wore.
"Hey that isn't the instructor I paid for." argued Rachel. "I talked to some guy. This one couldn't sink with those." she said as she noticed her large breasts.
"I don't have any problem with that." Ross said as he moved down by the edge of the pool.
"May I remind you that you are engaged, doctor?" Rachel said as she pulled his hand.
The instructors name was Kellie and she was going to teach the basics of scuba. All of the men had their eyes glued on her as she demonstrated the various techniques. Finally they were paired up and then got in the pool.
Ross couldn't take his eyes off of Kellie as she demonstrated breathing with the regulator. Unfortunately, neither could Rachel .
"Do you want to be a drowned rat?' she said . "Then let's do this."
Following the class, Kellie said, "Okay you guys all did great. Meet here at three tomorrow and we will go down for your first time in the ocean. See ya." she waved then she walked over to Ross. "That was excellent for a beginner and you look so good in that suit."
Rachel pulled him away. "Excuse me , but we have dinner plans with our friends." she said as she led him away.
"That was very rude, as a teacher myself, I appreciate what she was trying to do. It is very hard to instruct people." Ross said.
"Yeah real hard when she wears a thong bikini and calls attention to those 32 double D's . How can she go under with those things." Rachel argued.
"Well we can't keep Joey and Alex waiting." Ross said as they started back to change.
"Oh and I can picture Joey drooling over scuba slut over there." Rachel enraged.
"Honey, haven't you learned by now , that even though I may look at other women. You are the only one for me." Ross said sweetly.
"You're gonna have to kiss a lot more than my ass Geller." she said as she angrily walked away. Ross just walked behind her and thought boy are you going to love me tomorrow.
Joey and Alex were waiting by the restaurant entrance. "And here come the Gellers." he announced as they came into the lounge. Ross gave him a look like "you are going to give it all away."
"I mean here comes my dear friends Ross Geller and Rachel Green." he corrected himself. "Guys this is Alex."
Alex gave a shy smile and shook her blonde hair . "I am pleased to meet both of you , Joey has told me so much about you guys. It must be fascinating to study life that has evolved millions of years and even more exciting to teach it." she said to Ross. "And Rachel, that dress is gorgeous, you really have an eye for fashion. We'll have to shop sometime when you are in LA."
"Did I tell ya how great she is?" smiled Joey. "I am finally in love."
"That's great Joe." smiled Ross. "Now let's get a table." He didn't'want anything to come out about the wedding and he just knew that Joey would let it slip.
"Is this your first time in Barbados?" asked Alex. "I was here with my ex husband on our honeymoon."
"Actually no, a few years ago , I was giving the keynote address to the National Association of Paleontologists and it was right here in this very hotel." Ross said proudly.
"And to think Joey is filming Deep Powder on this very island." Rachel said awed.
"Joey's not filming the show. It wrapped a few weeks ago." said Alex absent mindedly.
"No honey, we had to reshoot some stuff where the Powders are trapped in a hurricane." Joey said trying to cover up the lie.
"But sweetheart, Deep Powder takes place at a ski resort in the mountains with snow." Alex said.
"Well they get to go on vacation don't they?" Joey argued as he came eye to eye with Alex. "And that is why we are shooting the show , they are on vacation."
Alex became quiet after that.
"So how has you guys vacation been?" asked Joey.
"Great, we have laying in the sun , and dancing , and went in the water and taking scuba lessons." Rachel said.
"Yeah and Joe , you should have seen our instructor." Ross smiled "Talk about wanting to be in the deep end." he giggled.
"I told you before , you are asking for it ." threatened Rachel.
"So she's hot?" Joey said as he gained interest in the conversation. "Hey Alex , maybe we should do that , between shooting that is?"
"Do you want your fourth divorce before you are even married?" Rachel said menacingly.
"No, the only thing I am interested in is you." Ross said as he kissed Rachel.
"That's more like it." she said contently.
"Ross tells me you guys are getting married?" Joey said realizing his slip.
"Well we haven't set a date yet, but soon. You and Alex will have to come to the wedding." Rachel said.
"Wouldn't miss it for the world." smiled Joey.
"Well it's getting late and it's a big day tomorrow." said Ross as he hurried Rachel off before anything else could be spoiled.
"Nice to meet you Alex and Joey hope to see you soon." Rachel said as Ross rushed her along.
"You know what honey, I forgot my wallet. " said Ross as he went back into the restaurant. Joey was still there.
"Thank you for almost ruining it . Rachel doesn't know anything and I would like to keep it that way." Ross said sternly to Joey.
"She really has no idea that she is getting married tomorrow, that's so romantic." commented Alex.
"Yeah and your dear boyfriend almost spilled the beans. Now if I can get her through tomorrow and to tomorrow night, I will have succeeded to give her the best anniversary ever." Ross said.