Twas the morning of the wedding , silence filled Phoebe's apartment. There wasn't a noise to made until, "Wake up! Wake up! Rachel!" Monica said as she jumped out of bed. "Huh!" she said still half asleep. "Time to get up. It's your wedding day."she announced.Monica ran into the bedroom to get up Phoebe as well. "Monica Geller. You better have a good reason , or I'm going to have to pound on you. " Phoebe said as she shook her fist. "It's Rachel's big day." She smiled. "It's finally here." Rachel yawned."Okay Mon, I'm up." Monica took out her book. "First order of business is the hair." She said. Rachel stumbled into the bathroom and slammed the door.
There was a friendlier greeting awaiting the groom at his apartment. After Joey, Mike, Chandler , and Ross sat around and had a few beers, they finally went to sleep.
"Daddy?" a voice whispered. Emma knew today was a big day, but she was too young to understand the importance of it. She poked her little finger into the sleeping figure. "Daddy?" she cried again. Ross pulled the covers down slowly. "Em, Daddy's tired. Let Daddy sleep." He said as he yawned. "Daddy, mommy?" she said confused. "Mommy is with Aunt Monica and Aunt Phoebe and ." Ross sprung from the bed. "Oh my God today's my wedding day." Joey was in the kitchen chewing on a piece of cold pizza and sipping on a beer. "Hey Ross, what's up?" he said. "I'm getting married today." Ross said. "Married to Rachel." He said softly.
Rachel came out of the bathroom, her head wrapped in a towel. Monica grabbed her and threw her down on a chair. Next she started pulling out make up."First of all, up or down?' Monica said. Rachel was confused. "Do you want your hair up or down?" Monica said again. "I think up, that is the way your brother likes it anyway." Rachel said. "Oh my God, you're getting married . we're gonna be sisters." She said excitedly. "I 'll get the gown. " said Phoebe as she pulled the covered white dress down from the closet.
Ross had taken Emma into the bathroom, so she could be dressed for the ceremony. It was cluttered because all of his things were packed and ready for shipping. Joey didn't know that he was in there, and after two beers he opened the door. "Joey!" Ross screamed as he was bathing a naked Emma. "Knock first." Joey went and sat down upset.
Ross took out a towel and rubbed Emma's wet hair and body. "Daddy?"
"What princess?" Ross answered.
"What is marry?" she asked inquisitively.
Bless her little heart, thought Ross. She had no idea what a big impact the events of today would have on her life. She was going to have a real family for the first time since she was born. Maybe fate had a bigger plan for the lobsters when Emma was conceived. She did bring them back together.
"Well sweetheart, when a man and a woman get married. It means they are going to love each other for the rest of their lives. Mommy and me love each other, so we are going to live together like Aunt Monica and Uncle Chandler and Aunt Phoebe and Uncle Mike. " Ross explained to his daughter.
"Daddy with Emma?" she asked.
Ross hugged his little girl. "Yes Emma, Daddy is going to come back with you to France. He is going to live with you and mommy." Tears came to his eyes as he shared this special moment with Emma.
"Uhm Daddy? Could you hurry up ? Joey needs to use the bathroom." Chandler said as he just got up His hair was sticking up. "Sure." Joey ran past Ross and then slammed the door.
"You can help me get Miss Emma ready since you are a daddy now too." Ross said as he handed Emma to Chandler . "Unky Chandy." She squealed excitedly waving her arms. "After all , we have to get ready as well." Chandler carried Emma to her room. "Well Emma , we are going to make you pretty." Emma echoed. "Pretty Emma. " Chandler began to comb her hair. "I don't let a lot of people know this Emma.
But I love to do hair. My father used to have me style his wigs for my allowance, as well as pluck their eyebrows." Ross entered the room "Do you know what you're doing?" he asked . "Rachel gave special orders to not do her hair."
"Trust me Ross, I know what I am doing." Chandler said. "Pretty Emma." She smiled. "That's right baby, Emma is going to be pretty today. Now Mom and Dad watched the twins last night and they will be bringing them." Ross banged on the door , since Joey had been in there for a while. "Joe, we have four other people who have to use that bathroom." Joey slowed opened the door and smiled. Embarassed he walked out. Ross opened it again and then he got Phoebe's candle to air it out.
Rachel held up the mirror as she stared at her reflection. A tiara pulled her hair back and then a veil was held in place with a comb. Two pearls dangled from her ears. "Oh my." She sighed. Phoebe turned to her to see the transformation. "I always knew you would make a beautiful bride Rachel." "But I was a very beautiful bride as well. " argued Monica. "No Monica Geller, I was a stunning bride myself." Argued Phoebe. "Guys, guys, let's focus." Yelled Rachel. Monica came to her senses. "Well I brought some things for you." She said as she opened her little bag. You need something old."
"Well for that she has Ross, after all she married him before." Added Phoebe. Monica pulled out the ring box. "Our family has had this ring for generations. Every Geller bride who has worn it has had a long and prosperous marriage." She said as she put it on her finger.
"Isn't that the ring Emily wore?" asked Phoebe. "Details." Said Monica disgusted.
Rachel reached down and took off the ring. "I don't want a hand me down ring." Monica stopped her. "But don't you understand, you were the one who was meant to wear this ring. You are the one." Monica said as she put it back on her finger.
"Rachel Geller." It sounds funny doesn't it? " Oh I am going to have to get new passports for Emma and me for the trip home." Rachel said as she made a mental note. "Please don't talk about that." Monica had very deep feelings about Rachel going back to Paris. She secretly wished that the transfer would have gone through and she could have stayed in New York.
"Something blue. I bought this a long time ago. It's a garter I got to give you for this day.' Monica smiled. "Monica did you know this was going to happen?" Rachel asked . "I knew you would get married someday. Maybe not to Ross." Monica said.
"Of course to Ross!" screamed Phoebe. "You guys are lobsters." Rachel put her arms out and gave the girls a hug. "You guys are the best.'
Putting the bow in her hair, Chandler fixed her dress. Ross came out of the bedroom after putting on a tie. "My baby girl. Emma you're beautiful." Ross gushed. "Beau uuutiful." Emma sounded out. "Em, you said beautiful, I don't care what Mommy says , you're going to science camp. You are a genius." Ross hugged his daughter. Mike came into the bedroom.. "Hey Ross, the future Mrs. Geller is on the phone." Carrying Emma, he answered it. "Hello sweetie." He said happily.
"Ross are you getting Emma ready? And you didn't touch her hair did you? Rachel quizzed him. "Believe it or not, honey. Chandler did it and it looks so cute , she has a pink ribbon it. "
"Can you put her on? " Ross handed the phone to Emma. "Say hi to Mommy." Ross told his daughter. "Joe, watch Emma while I finish getting dressed." Ross said as he continued to fuss with his tie.
"Mommy I am beautiful." Rachel put her hand to her mouth. "My baby, my baby is saying her first fashion words. She is going to be a world famous designer." Rachel gushed. "Are you having fun with Daddy and Uncle Chandler and Uncle Joey? She asked.
"Yahhh." Emma squealed. Ross took her from Joey. "Daddy pretty." she exclaimed. "Honey, I don't know if it is bad luck or not, but I think we both have things to do. So I will see you in a little while." Ross said sweetly. "
"I'll be the one with the veil." She whispered.
"I love you." He said.
"I love you too." She smiled and hung up the phone.
Rachel sighed. "Yes, you are a woman in love." Phoebe said. Coming out of her trance, Rachel got back to getting ready. There was a knock at the door. Sandra Green came in. "Mom!" said Rachel as she ran to her mother's arms. "I couldn't miss my baby's big day, even if your father is being a jackass. I had to give you something that I bought for your wedding a long time ago. Then I changed my mind and gave you another one. It is a pearl necklace . " Sandra put her necklace on. "I think you are older and more sophisticated and it looks better on you." Monica saw the necklace. "It's beautiful. There's your something new. "But you still need something borrowed. " she said. At that moment , a voice was heard from the hallway. "Erica and Jack are all dressed for their uncle's wedding." Judy announced. "Mom, Rachel is their aunt too. " Monica corrected.
Monica took her babies in her arms. "Hi there, mommy loves you. Yes, she does, Mommy loves you." She cooed. Judy ran to Rachel. "Are you nervous darling?" she asked. "A little." Rachel confessed.
"Well that's everyone.' Said Mike as he finished dressing. "Joey do you have your speech?" asked Chandler. Joey went through his coat. "Yeah."
"There isn't going to be any surprises ? Is there Joey? Nothing about lesbians or getting drunk or saying the wrong name or on a break? " Ross asked . Since this was his wedding, he didn't want any embarrassments to come out.
"No I helped him write it." Said Chandler. "Do you have everything?" he asked. "Rings, vows, check and check." Chandler laughed . "It is so scary how you and your sister are so much alike." "I'm ready." Said Ross seriously. "
"Then let's get you married." Chandler said as he closed the door. Ross looked around as he held his daughter. "Emma, let's go marry your mommy."