'I know its come as a shock to you Mon, but when he came to stay...I...I guess I just fell for him all over again and this time I couldnt just ignore it...we're supposed to be together'. Rachel explained.
'You dont have to tell me that Rach, I've known that for years! I just want to make sure that its definately what you want, you have both screwed eachother over so many times..-'
'Mon, its different now because we've both grown up now and we know this is what we want...even if it has taken years for us both to realise that...we're going to be a family now..' She interupted.
'I just want the best for you...and you cant blame me for being a little concerned because in the past you've both been a bit..-'.
'Thats the past...'.Rachel cut in.
'I know but...-'.
'And now we're going to spend the future together...I love him, I guess I always have...and I know he loves me, I cant add anything more to that...'. Rachel continued. She heard Monica sigh. 'I'm just glad that you've realised now, you've spent so long apart and ignoring the fact that you are a match in heaven...Ross called me last night and he was just so...happy, I havent heard him like that for a long time...' Monica told her.
'Its because this is the real thing Mon, its not messing around anymore...Its serious and we both want the same things...'. Rachel told her.
'I'm happy for you Rach, I'm happy for you both...Just dont throw it away again...Please...'. She said.
'I wont...I'm not stupid anymore...we're both done being stupid Mon'.
Monica laughed. 'So...whens the wedding?' She joked.
'A bit too soon for that talk Mon, we've just got together and we have a lot to talk about...like where we are going to set up our home and what we're going to do about our jobs...'.
'I was just joking Rach! I know marriage is something you shouldnt rush into...but I assumed that you would come back to New York?' She asked.
'Well...It just seems stupid for me to throw my new job away and go back to my old job...thats if I'm lucky to get it back, but I have to admit...Paris isnt what I thought it would be...the people here are lovely and the apartment is just perfect but...its just not...home you know?'.
'Well then...come back to New York!' Monica told her.
'I'm gonna have to think about it, but we both agreed that we would take a few weeks to sort things out...I miss him already though and Its only been 3 days since he left...'.
'Why dont you come here for just a visit?' Monica suggested.
'I could do that, but its just work really...'.
'Surely they would give you a few days off?'.
'I guess they would..but I'm not sure going back home would be a good idea as I would want to stay there...'.
'Well...stay then Rach! Its your home...and you and Ross can finally be together with Emma and make a future here together...and me and you can see eachother as often as we like...you could even buy a house near our house!' Monica said, getting excited.
'I have to admit...that sounds like the most ideal way to spend my future...Its just...Im not sure that I want to give up my job here...Its such a great opportunity and I would just be going back to square one with my career...'.
'Do you enjoy working over there though Rach?' Monica asked her.
'Well...I guess I do...but I think I prefer my old job but I just cant ignore the fact that I am now working in the fashion capital...its too big.-'.
'Wouldnt you rather enjoy your job though Rach? If you came back here...its not as good as the job you have now got, but you know the people there...its familiar..and you and Ross can live together here...close to your families...and to us'.
'You have a point Mon...I think I should come to New York in a few days and see Ross and talk things through...its better to talk face to face rather than on the phone when we dont even share the same timezone...its difficult'.
'Make a visit here...I wont say anything to Ross but I'll make sure hes home for you...this is so great Rach, I can come to have lunch with you or something too!'.
'Thanks Mon, you've really helped me...and I think finally things are coming together...just make sure you dont say anything to Ross about me coming over ok? I'll give you a ring tomorow or something...I have to drop Emma off to our neighbour who looks after her while I go to work...Im gonna have to mention it to her aswell that I'm planning on coming home...'.
'Oh yeah Rach, If you come down next thursday it would be ideal because me and chandler are going on a double date with Phoebe and Mike, you and Ross can join us!' Monica suggested.
Rachel smiled, 'Sure thing Mon...sounds good to me, just remember to keep it quiet that I'm coming...' She reminded her.
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Ross checked the calender in the kitchen before he left for work. It was only another week before he would be would be seeing Rachel and Emma again, they had spoken the night before on the phone and Rachel had told him she would try and come over to New York the next week, if she could get work off, but he knew that she would definately be coming as they were done letting eachother down.
He hoped that Rachel would stay over here long enough for Ross to be there when his daughter had her second birthday, that was one thing that really got him down when Rachel first left for Paris, the thought of not being a part of Emma's special days like her birthdays. He remembered when Ben was born, he had told himself that things would be ok as Ben was only a matter of time away and he would be able to see him whenever he wanted, but over time, Ross only managed to see his own son once a month sometimes, and he missed a few of his birthdays because Carol and Susan had taken him away. Ross didnt want that with Emma, and he knew that things wouldnt be like that now as him and Rachel would now be together, and he knew it would be forever.
He had back to back classes today, and he was actually looking forward to getting back to work as now things were different, a few weeks back when Rachel had left him to go to Paris, he didnt have any enthuasiasm for anything, even teaching which was normally something he always gave great effort even if things werent working out in his own personal life. But when Rachel left, it was completely different. He had even considered resigning, but then that would mean there would be nothing at all in his life.
As he walked out of the kitchen, he heard the phone ringing but decided to let the answering machine get it. 'Hi Ross, its Chandler. Do you fancy going to the game tonight? I have the week off work this week and I thought I would get us tickets to the game, Monica is fine with it so give me a ring when you get this message...oh and I also gave Joey a ring in LA to just ask him if he could come here for the game tonight but he cant make it...so just us two dude'.
Ross smiled. He hadnt seen Chandler in over a month now and seeing him tonight seemed like a brilliant idea, he made a note of it on his pad on the table to ring Chandler when he got home, then he picked up his briefcase and walked out the door and scurrying down the corridor as he realised he was running a little late
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Rachel sealed the envelope and put the stamp on the top right corner. She was sending Ross a letter, and if the plan worked, he would be very surprised indeed. She had written in the letter at the bottom 'Open your door at 4.30'. She had thought it through very carefully as to what day and time he would get the letter, she had lived at his apartment for a few months and she had remembered that the post always came at 12 midday, and the post normally took 2 days to get to New York from Paris, so her plan was likely to work. 'Right Emma, Your going to come with Mommy now to the post office to post a letter for Daddy ok?' She said to her daughter who was already waiting in her pram to go out. 'Dada!' She shouted. Rachel smiled and popped the letter inside her handbag before grabbing her keys and coat and going out of her apartment. Since speaking to Monica, she had already booked her and Emma flight tickets for New York in 2 days time, she had told Monica to keep it quiet about her coming and to also make sure Ross stayed at home on Thursday.
She felt so excited to see Ross in two days, and it was even better that it was a surprise to him. She just couldnt wait to see him, and she would be staying a whole week. It would be Emma's birthday when they were in New York also which she knew would make Ross even more happy, he had been discussing her birthday with Rachel when he was staying with them in Paris, and she knew how much he wanted to be there when Emma turned two.
She was also thinking more about moving back to New York, she did love living in Paris and taking control of her life more than she ever did, but the thought of going back to New York where everything was familiar, where her friends and family were and Ross, she felt that it would be the better option to move back. Her job was great, but she was finally beginning to understand what Ross meant all those years ago before they broke up when he said that a job is just a job, she knew what he meant now. She wouldnt be able to get much more out of her career now, and she wouldnt mind going back to her old job in New York if they let her. Her main priority now was finally settling down with the man she loved, and building a future together.
'Mommyyyy'. Emma shouted from her pram as Rachel walked into the postoffice downstairs. 'Whats wrong Emma?'.
'Where is Daddy?' She asked her. Rachel sighed as she knelt down to give her daughter some attention, 'I told you where Daddy was sweetheart, he is in New York...where me and you will be going next week!' She told her. Emma began to wave her arms up and down, 'Me see Daddy'. She kept repeating.
Rachel kissed her daughter on the head before standing back up to walk into the postoffice. 'Thats right sweetheart, you'll see Daddy very soon'. She promised.
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