She rolled over and smiled. She hadnt felt this good for a long time, the feeling of finally sharing love with somebody again made her feel somewhat complete. It was early morning, around 7am but she felt so fresh and awake that she felt she could do absolutely anything. Ross was beside her, sleeping softly. She felt almost like crying as she watched him sleep, everything the night before had happened so quickly and unexpectedly, yet it was so right and something that they had both needed to do for a long time. She carefully slided out of the bed, slipping her feet into her slippers before walking into the next room where Emma was crying from, she padded softly into the next room, leaving Ross peacefully sleeping in the bed.

Emma was stood up in her crib, her arms stretched out waiting to be held. 'Ok sweetie...I'll bring you into mummy's bed yeah?' Rachel said to her daughter before scooping her up into her arms, 'Now you'll have to be quiet Emma, because your Daddy is asleep in Mummy's room...ok?' She continued as they made their way into Rachels room. Ross was still asleep, but he had now stretched out across the bed leaving no room for neither Rachel or Emma to position themselves. She had no choice but to wake him, with Emma sat on her right hip, she bent down to stroke Ross' face to try and wake him slowly. 'Ross...' She whispered.

He moved quickly and opened his eyes. 'Huh?'.

'I needed to wake you up so we could all fit inside...' She laughed, lifting up the covers and sliding back into bed with Emma still in her arms.

Ross sat upright now, rubbing his eyes. He couldnt help but smile as he looked to his right, Rachel was lying on her back with Emma laying on her chest. They looked so peaceful and he realised that the puzzle had now been completed. He leaned over to kiss Rachel on her cheek.

She looked at him and laughed. 'Whats that for...you'. She asked him, cupping his face in her palms. 'Its not everyday that I wake up next to you...so I want to make up for every moment we lost...' He explained to her, kissing her arm lightly. She smiled, 'I cant believe this has happened...'. She said, in disbelief.

He grabbed hold of her hand tightly, 'Me neither Rach, but I just know that this is something we cant throw away again...you know?'

'I know...I know'. She agreed, 'And for what its worth, I'm sorry for leaving you last night for all that time...and most importantly, I'm sorry for making you wait for me...for such a long time...' She told him, looking deep into his eyes now as she spoke to him.

'I dont wanna ever lose you Rach...and you and Emma are the two most important people in my life right now and I think we can really make this work...for once' He laughed. She kissed him on his lips, 'I love you...I love you...I love you!' She told him again, the excitement of telling him this again and again made her feel so good, and for Ross to hear it again and again, was even better for him. 'I love you too Rach...' He told her, returning her kiss before they were quickly interupted by Emma who began to pull at Rachels hair, 'Mommy...' She screeched, making Ross feel slightly deaf.

They both laughed. 'I almost forgot how loud she was...' Ross said. He got hold of his daughter, 'Shall Daddy get you some breakfast huh Emma? would you like that baby? Because I can do that for you right now...' He promised her, getting up from the bed leaving Rachel looking adoringly at them. 'Do you want me to come help?' She asked him.

'No...You stay here, I'll bring yours up for you beautiful...' He told her, carrying Emma out to the kitchen whilst Rachel lay in her bed, remembering the night before and thinking about her and Ross' future.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

The thought of going back to New York made him feel sick. The moment he finally gets what he wants, and he has to leave it behind for a while. 'I wish I didnt have to go...' Ross whispered in her ear as they embraced at the departure lounge. She massaged the back of his ear with her thumb, 'I love you...and you love me Ross, theres nothing stopping us now...just another two weeks and we'll see eachother again'. She reminded him. The thought of him leaving was killing her inside slowly too but she had to be strong. 'I know...but I dont want to leave you both, we're going to have to talk about arrangements Rach...we cant have a relationship this way, it will never work...' He told her.

He kissed her neck. 'I better go...take care of Emma for me and please...remember I love you, see you soon...' He said, pressing his lips against hers for one last time and kissing his daughters head before he headed to his gate to depart for New York. He couldnt look back at Rachel as he knew the realisation of being apart from her once more would tear him apart. He turned the corner of the gate after giving in his flight ticket.

It almost reminded him of when Rachel left for Paris, but now it was him leaving. Something he never thought he would do, but he knew it was for the best at the moment with both of their careers. He knew that they were for real now, like he had always knew, but this time she was willing to let him look after her and love her once again, and this time he knew things would work even if it meant them being apart for weeks at a time while they sorted out their future.

As he sat down, he began to think back to the night before. It made him feel better as he rested his head back and closed his eyes, searching back in his mind what he wanted to think of. Rachel telling him what he had waited for her to say for what had seemed forever, then they had laid in eachothers arms for the night just talking and embracing the moment. The things he had said to her also flooded back to him, about her being selfish and not thinking sex as something special between them, it was something that he had said in the moment but hadnt meant it one bit. But she had most definately proven to him last night that she was neither of them things. Something was different as he sat on the plane, he felt refreshed and motivated. It was for sure that him and Rachel would be together now, and there was nothing to come between them. Passing him, he saw couples. Families. Older people in love. Everything seemed to play a part in his day, it was all so important to him as he watched the world pass him. 'Excuse me Sir...' He heard someone say next to him, 'Would you mind if I sat next to the window? I get terribly anxious being in the isle...I hope you wouldnt mind' The elderly man asked him. Ross smiled, 'Ofcourse...I dont particulary like being by the window either'. He shared with him. 'Oh thank you so much Sir...' The older man said. 'My pleasure...' Ross smiled before letting the man in his seat.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO