This is the second to last chapter, the next one will be an epilogue kind of thing. Thanks again for all the reviews, I appreciate all your opinions!
Happy Holidays!
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Baby its cold outside.
It was a miracle how long the snow had continued to fall, the whole city looked beautiful as the day came to an end. Ross, Rachel and Emma were just leaving Ross' parents house, it was getting late and they had been away from home since the morning. 'Thank you so much for coming you two...'. Judy Gellar said at the front door as they made their way to the car.
'Now you be careful driving home Son, its getting foggy outside and we dont want you having any road accidents..' Jack told his son.
Emma was fast asleep in the car seat that Rachel was holding, 'I better put her in the car...its freezing cold. But Judy, Jack...thank you so much for inviting us over. It was such a lovely day..'. She smiled, as she said goodbye to both of them.
'Bye bye sweetheart...' Judy said to Emma, gently kissing her granddaughter on the head. 'We'll see you soon..'. She said to them both, 'Bye mom, and Dad...good luck with giving up the smoking in the new year.' Ross joked.
They headed to the car as his parents remained outside, waiting to wave goodbye to them. 'It was nice today wasnt it?'. Ross said.
Rachel nodded. 'It was perfect. Well apart from that whole thing with my father...' Rachel sighed.
'It could have been worse. I think he was just making sure that me and you were serious this time...he wants the best for you, and he wanted me to promise him that you would only get the best...and I did'.
Rachel smiled. 'I already knew that. I know you would do anything for me and Emma...'.
As they put Emma in the back of the car, putting on her belt securely, they sat in the front of the car to begin their journey back home. 'So what was my dad asking you before when he asked me to leave the room?'. Rachel asked him.
'Oh nothing much. Nothing you need to worry about Rach...'. He told her. But she wasnt so convinced.
Earlier on.
Ross didnt want to give away his plans for the evening, but Rachel's father had pulled it out of him. 'Marriage plans Gellar?'.
At first, Ross had told him that he wasnt planning on it just yet, he didnt want to give the surprise away. But Rachel's father wanted more of a promise, 'Gellar. Your a good man...I didnt used to think so but now I am convinced that you will make my Rachel happy. But I cant let you leave here until you promise me that you will marry my daughter and provide her with everything she will ever need in life..'.
Ross couldnt keep it away anymore. 'Ok. If you must know...I was planning on proposing to Rachel sometime soon, so Dr Gellar, you dont have anything to worry about. I love your daughter very much...and I am more than certain that we will be together forever, theres nothing I wouldnt do for her. You have to believe me..'.
Leonard Greene stood up, 'Ross. I do believe you...and I do hope you and Rachel have a wonderful future together.' He held out his hand, 'Shake hands?'.
Ross stood up, and shook his hand. 'Rachel means the world to me and more, and Emma is the most precious thing in our lives...'.
At this, Rachel came back in from the kitchen. 'Whats going on?'. She asked, seeing them both stood up with their hands holding one anothers.
'Nothing sweetheart. Me and Ross were just having a man to man talk...now, I'll go and get some drinks...'.
'What was all that about?'. Rachel asked Ross again when they were alone.
'Oh nothing. Like your dad said, it was just a talk...where did you get to anyway sweetie?'. He said, quickly changing the subject.
She sat on his lap, 'If I didnt know any better, I'd say you and my daddy had a little secret..'.
Ross laughed. 'Curiosity killed the cat you know..'.
She rolled her eyes. 'Emma's upstairs having a nap...thats where I was when you and Daddy were having your little talk'.
'We'll have to leave soon if we want to get to my parents in time. I said we'd be there for 3.'.
Rachel looked at the clock. 'I'll explain to Daddy...he shouldnt mind'.
They kissed quickly before Dr Greene returned to the room. 'So Rachel sweetheart, how is work?'.
Rachel looked at Ross. She began to get nervous at the thought of having to tell her father she wasnt at work, the truth was that she had decided to take a little time off because after the whole Paris thing, and deciding to stay in New York, she didnt really have the guts to go back to Ralph Lauren right now.
'Well daddy..I um..'. She stammered. Ross squeezed her hand as she got up, 'I'm not working right now you see Daddy, but its just a temporary thing...I decided to take time off, to be with the baby you know?'.
He handed them drinks. 'Well Ross works, so your ok right? Everybody needs a little time off work anyway...'.
Rachel was surprised by her fathers reaction, she had expected him to lecture her over the importance of her job. But he hadnt.
'I'm glad you understand Daddy'. She smiled.
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Christmas evening.
Ross was busy putting all the wrapping paper that Emma had thrashed her way into this morning into the rubbish bags. 'I had no idea we got her so many presents Rach..' He shouted into the kitchen where Rachel was pouring out wine. 'She loved the doll we bought her. Infact she seemed to love everything...'. She smiled, walking out of the kitchen with the glasses in her hand.
'It'd be great to be a kid again for Christmas, do you remember how excited you would be?'. Ross said, taking the glass of wine from her hands.
'I know.' Rachel agreed, sitting down on the sofa. 'But I guess as adults you learn to enjoy it in a different way, I mean this year has been one of the best christmases I've ever had...'.
Ross joined her on the sofa. 'I know what you mean Rach, and I just want to thank you for being here with me today...well all the time really, I'm blessed to have you and Emma here with me. I feel so lucky..'. He told her, kissing her hand.
She smiled. 'I love you.'.
'I love you too'.
They sat there for a moment, just gazing into eachother's eyes. 'Can we swap gifts now?'. Rachel asked.
Ross laughed. 'How did I know you were going to ask that huh?'.
She got up and pulled out a bag with two presents in it. 'For you..'. She told him, kissing him on the cheek. 'Merry Christmas Ross.'.
He reached into the bag and began to unwrap the first present. 'I think I can guess what this is...'. He said, feeling the present.
And he was right. It was a jumper, a beautiful cashmere jumper. 'Ah Rach, I love it'.
'Do you? I was worried you wouldnt like it...but I'm glad you do'. She said, 'it'll look great on you baby'.
Ross folded the jumper and moved onto the final present, it was a small present, 'This one is special...very special'. She told him as he opened it.
He opened the box to see a hand painted picture of Rachel and Emma in a beautiful silver frame, 'Oh Rach...Its beautiful. Where did you get the picture done?'.
'You know the week before I was going to Paris? Me and Emma went to the city to shop and an artist painted a portrait of us...and I never got to show you for some reason, but I wanted you to have it'.
He looked at the picture, his two girls. Rachel and Emma looked so cute together, Emma's face was pressed against Rachel's as their smiles jumped out of the painting, 'I cant believe how beautiful it is...' He said. 'Thank you so much Rach'. He said, kissing her on her cheek.
She smiled. 'So...wheres mine?'.
Ross put the frame carefully down on the coffeetable. 'Well...Its not a gift like you think it is Rach. I havent anything to give you just yet...well I have one present but its not the main gift'.
Rachel looked at him confused. 'What do you mean?'.
He looked at her, 'Rach. Oh Rachel...I love you so damn much. And I just hope you know that..'.
'Ross. I know that sweetie'. She smiled, holding his hand. 'Now wheres this gift?'. She laughed.
The next thing he had to do was the main part, but he was feeling way too nervous to even do it. She was looking at him, waiting for him to pull out this gift, but she had no idea. No idea at all what he had instore.
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