Paul had ordered lobster thermidor and Rachel the lamb. She pretended to ignore that comment about dinosaurs. Why is it she had to find in Paris another damn dinosaur lover? Why did every coffee shop remind her of Central Perk? Why did as lovers went walking by did they remind her of the ages of 26 and 28? Two young lovers strolling the sidewalks of New York holding hands and kissing each other came back in her memory.

Rachel had come to Paris to escape. It was something that she was quite good at. She had escaped her life once before, the day she came to New York. She left everything because she was not in love with Barry. This time she left because she couldn't deal with it. Rachel was very much in love.

Paul walked her to her door. He knew she would be anxious to get home to her daughter. He wanted to see her again, because with every indication, this had been a good date.

"Can I call you again Rachel?" Paul asked.

"Yes, I had a lovely time. I am sorry but I guess I just had my mind on work. You know new kid on the block?" she laughed. Rachel was lying through her teeth. She remembered why she hated dating, this awkward moment. Paul seemed to just linger waiting for the goodnight kiss. To please him, she leaned over and gave him a peck on the cheek. "I'll be better next time. I promise."

"Well there is a gallery opening on Saturday. Perhaps then?" he smiled. "Au revoir Rachel." he said as he leaned over and kissed her hand. With a small curtsy, she opened her door. Mimi was watching a movie when Rachel came in.

"How was it , mademoiselle?" she said curiously.

"He was charming, and handsome, and rich, and I hated him." Rachel said as she sunk into the chair. "Why , why , why?" she cried. "He is not the perfect man. He is jealous, and arrogant, and egotistical. He likes dinosaurs for God's sake. He cheated on me and he has been in love with me since he was fifteen. That's why?"

"Is that the man that called earlier?" asked Mimi.

"Who called earlier?" Rachel rose out of the chair.

"Emma's papa or as you call it daddy. Doctor Geller." Mimi said hoping to hear why this man was really so important. "You should call." she said as she handed Rachel the phone. "It is early in America."

"I can't ." Rachel said as she returned the phone to the hook. "I just can't."

"What is zis power zis man has over you?" said Mimi with her eyes glued to Rachel.

"Mimi, this man and I . Have loved , hated, fought, married, had a child, divorced. They could write a Shakespearean play about us. He came to the airport before I flew over here and told me not to go." she started to cry.

It zounds like ze man is still in love with you." Mimi smiled.

"I think I love him too. But it's too late now." Rachel sighed.

Ross looked at the clock. It was still early. He was hoping she would call him back . So Rachel had gone out on a date, well he was going to show her he wasn't sitting at home either. He knew what he would say.

He looked at the phone. Should he call her back? Was it looking more like he was obsessed with her? Suddenly as his hand went toward the phone, it rang loudly, causing him to jump back.

"Hello? Yes . Oui. Rach? Is that you?" he said cradling the phone.

"Hi Ross, I had heard that you called. I'm sorry I was on a date." she said nonchalantly.

"Really, well I was just getting back from one. Remember Mona? The girl I was seeing when you moved in? Well we are dating again. I just got back after breakfast." Ross lied.

Mona. She remembered Mona . The girl that Ross wouldn't step ahead for because of Rachel. And now he was sleeping with her. That really irked Rachel, but she wasn't going to give him the satisfaction.

"Well I went out with a wonderful guy. His name is Paul and he works over here and is American. He and I are going to a gallery opening on Saturday." Rachel said.

"That's great Rach. See we can be apart and have a life. I 've gotta go, Mona's waiting for me." Ross said. "My love to Emma. Bye." He slammed down the phone. How dare her?

Rachel slumped down in her upholstered chair and started to cry. "He's gotten over me. It hasn't even been a week and he is back with Mona." she sobbed.

"But Rachel, she is just to help him get over you, no?" Mimi faithfully answered.

"He dated this girl before he knew I was pregnant and continued to date her until she broke up with him. He failed to be honest with her so she got mad. He kind of didn't tell her I was pregnant and then that I was living with him." Rachel told her sad story. "She just waited for the right opportunity."

Ross couldn't believe that she was already dating. Paul was his name? Well once Paul knew the tale of Ross and Rachel, just like so many others, he would leave her so fast it would make his head spin.

"Monica, tell me what I need to do?" Ross asked his sister.

"You really love her? No tricks or breaks this time?" Monica asked sincerely.

"Yeah, now what I do I need to do ?" he asked again. Monica looked into those soulful eyes. She could tell that this time he was serious. She put her arms around him and looked into his brown eyes. "You have got to go get her."

Ross picked up a phone. "Hello, yes I would like to know your available flights to Paris?" "One, name , Geller." Eight p.m. Newark Airport. Gate 421, Thank you."He hung up the phone and smiled. Now he had a plan.

He walked over to Monica and gave her a kiss. "You are the best sister ever."

Phoebe and Joey ran over as well. Chandler was bogged down with the twins but he put his hand out to Ross."Best of luck man." he smiled. "I know this is what you have wanted."

"I've got to do this." Ross said determined.

Phoebe hugged him and Joey cheered. "Yeah you do!"

Monica put her arms around him. Take care and bring back our girl."

Ross was out the door. He had a flight to catch.