Rachel crept around the corner and hoped her husband would be alone. She knew he would either be resting or working on the case on the computer. Natasha slipped out the door, blowing a kiss as she left. "I'll see you at the game , my darling." She carried her bag and left. Rachel saw this as her opportunity. She walked in. Her appearance shocked Ross. "Don't ever do that. One of these days , you are going to do that and I will accidentally pull out my gun and fire at you."he said. "Same old Ross. Didn't you miss me?" she pouted. "Of course I did, now what did you find out." Ross said as he pulled out a suit for the game that night. "Apparently Romeo talks in his sleep. After midnight, some smugglers are supposed to rendevous with a boat in the harbor. The caves are where the operation is taking place." Rachel said matter of factly. " Ross turned to her, "Those caves are pretty deep. I went snorkeling today and there was no way to investigate with Natasha around. "
"So what we have to do is , find the smugglers hideout." Said Rachel.
How are we supposed to investigate if we are not speaking to each other?" Ross laughed. "Well we could wait under the game is over and then rendezvous. Chances are good that no one will even be around." Rachel said. "Sounds good. I love to go for a morning swim." "I'll get our gear ready then meet you in the cove." "Okay I have got to get ready for the game tonight. " Ross said as he put a tie around his neck. "Ooh let me." Cooed Rachel. One of the joys in her life was putting on her husband's tie in the morning before work. "Ross, did you think to call our daughter?" she asked as she put a loop in the fabric. "No, I 've been so busy , I forgot." He apologized. "Why don't I do it tonight? I am sure she is wondering why we haven't called. I can say I have been in a million meetings." Rachel tried to explain.
"No because I came along on this trip, you have been busy with meetings and I have been cooped up in our hotel suite waiting for you." Ross reasoned. "It'll make more sense coming from me." He leaned over and gave Rachel a passionate kiss. Even after all this time, she thought he was the most exciting man she ever was with. "I miss you baby." She whispered as she closed the door. Around the corner was Natasha who witnessed the whole thing.
Ross picked up the phone and dialed Emma, "Hello?" answered Chandler. "Hey , is my daughter there? " asked Ross. "No she went to the store with Mon and Erica. Should be right back though. " "Okay, well I will try later, Rach and I are getting ready for a big fashion gala thing and we won't be home till late." Ross hated to lie so bad, but he had gotten good at it through the years.
"Well I 'll tell her you called. You guys don't get too wild in Paris." Chandler laughed. "Hey maybe I'll take Mon there sometime." He said.
"Yeah with all the great restaurants, she'd love it. Gotta go we're running late. Typical Rachel. " Ross laughed. "Love to all you guys." He hung up the phone.
Natasha had a feeling the fight was fake and that all of this was a ploy to keep the smugglers guessing. She didn't like when people played games. She opened her suitcase and pulled out a small gun. Tucking it in her purse, she zipped up her gown and then put a diamond choker around her neck. It was now time for the next round.
The night was the kind of night that lovers come to the Caribbean for. Rachel sat on the boat and waited. It would be after midnight when the game was over. She looked down at her divers watch. It was now twelve fifteen. She had brought along a fashion magazine and glanced through the pages when she heard a noise. Drawing her gun , she put it away. "Well it took you long enough." She said as Ross climbed onto the boat. Rachel had a tight light blue lycra suit on, because of the temperature of the water. The material fit every curve of her dangerous body. Ross was still wearing his tuxedo. "Didn't even have time to change."he said pulling off his tie and taking off his shirt. "I'm sure Natasha would have loved to do that for you. " chided Rachel. Ross took the black wetsuit and pulled it over his finely chiseled body. He had Rachel zip it in the back. With a small grunt, Rachel lifted the scuba tank on her back and then fastened the weight belt around her tiny waist. Fitting the fins on her feet, she adjusted the mask and then put the strap around her neck as she waited for Ross to join her. He leaned down to check the gauges to see if there would be enough air for them . "1500 pounds. That's fine." He said getting up from the floor. Rachel put the regulator in her mouth and drew a couple of breaths to test it. She looked over to see Ross ' undivided attention as she wrapped her lips around the reg. "I know what you're thinking , Doctor." She smiled evilly. "Later." She promised by holding his hand. They stepped over to the landing on the boat. "Ready ?" Rachel said as she pulled down her mask and stuck her reg in. Ross nodded after doing the same. She extended her neoprene covered leg out and then pushed herself into the water with her partner to follow. The silent water was suddenly filled with a white foam as the divers entered the underwater world.
They stared at each other through their masks , checking to see they were alright and breathing easily. Ross flashed the ok sign and Rachel nodded. Each of them had a gun on their weight belts in case there was trouble. Blowing a line of bubbles, they proceeded to swim toward the caverns. Rachel used her hands to propel herself through the water. Ross immediately recognized the opening to the cavern. He pointed it out and then the two swam toward the opening. They hoped that the sound of their apparatus wouldn't alert anyone. Once they entered the cavern. Rachel took the flashlight from her weight belt and shined it so they could see where they were swimming. The silence was broken with the echo of bubbles as they floated up to the ceiling. Ross checked the depth gauge and they were at 38 feet right now. There was a drop off in the cavern where the water would be even colder . Descending they felt the chill . Wondering how deep they were now, Rachel tapped the gauge and looked. They were now at eighty feet.
In the distance they could see light, it was almost if there was an air pocket up ahead. Ascending to it, they saw the a group of men who were suiting up and getting on a small sub. Ross knew they might be in for trouble , so he pulled out his gun and motioned for Rachel to be cautious. Seeing a few rocks, they surfaced quietly and threw off their scuba tanks. Taking off their fins, they were now only in their dive boots. Rachel pulled out her gun as well. As they walked along the wet stony ground, they stayed covered. One false move and they had to be ready.
Ross mouth dropped when he saw Natasha. She was in a black wet suit that was so tight , he didn't know how she could swim in it. She held in her hand a spear gun . There was no doubt in his mind now. Natasha was a plant. He didn't know when , but both of them were walking right into a trap. He looked at Rachel . "Looks like we're in for it now." Rachel just gave him one of her looks.