As the car speeded down the highway, Rachel stared out the window with her sunglasses. Each mile marker and billboard whizzed by as they traveled down the freeway. Out the back window were the familiar landmarks of Manhattan.

"So you've finally learned how to drive like a normal person." She said as she noticed the speedometer at 60. "I can drive safe and I can drive fast." He replied. "So.'

"So."she sighed. "Well we are going to get Emma. Then what?" he asked with curiosity

Now Rachel hadn't thought that far ahead. Her clothes and her belongings as well as Emma's were on their way to Paris. She didn't plan on this happening. Now she was unemployed and homeless.

"Well I was thinking about that. Do you think Joey would let me move back in with him?" Rachel was very careful about the way she phrased that.

"I don't see any problem with that. I guess I just thought that maybe you would be moving in with me , that's all. "he said a little bit disappointed. "I mean you lived with me before the baby."

"And look what a disaster that was. You didn't give me messages. You spied on me and you became that jealous idiot again." Rachel stated. "I don't think it would be such a good idea."

"You stood in my living room two days ago and said this is it. We are through being stupid and now what are you doing? Changing your mind? What now you're going to decide that you made the wrong decision by staying here." Ross ranted.

"I never said that. I just think we have only been back together a total of forty eight hours and I think we are just running on emotions right now . We need a little time and distance. Everything happened so fast." Rachel yelled back.

"You are sorry you gave up Paris. Well maybe it isn't too late. We can always drive back and get your things. " Ross was now so upset he made a u turn on the road and Rachel took a hold of the wheel. She could tell he wanted her to move in with him, but she wasn't sure if she was ready yet.

"This is a big step. When was the last time a girl lived with you? " she asked him matter of factly.

"When you say 'lived with" what do you mean? "

"I mean you had a girl that lived with you and didn't have her own room . She slept with you." Asked Rachel curiously.

Ross knew the answer to that. It was Carol.

Ross knew what would clear the air once and for all. It had hung over them for over seven years. It was the mistakes of a night. He cleared his throat and began to speak. "It has been a while , ten years, but there is something I need to say before we go any further. I am sorry." He whispered.

"Sorry?" Rachel was puzzled.

"Yes, I know it seemed like I have apologized . But I don't think you have ever forgiven me for cheating on you. You are the only woman I have ever really loved." Ross turned away shyly as he drove down the road.

"What? That has to be out and out lie. You were married for Pete's sake and dated many girls through the years." Yelled Rachel.

"I may have been with other women, but none of them could hold a candle to you. There was a reason that we kept coming back to each other. I mean here we are." Ross defended himself.

"Okay one thing, you have to promise me one thing," Rachel said sincerely.

"And what is that?" Ross said as she turned to her.

"You have to promise me that you will never say 'we were on a break again. I could have murdered you when you made that comment the night we got back together." Rachel said as she looked him in the

eye.

"I was trying to bring a little levity to the situation. Everyone forgets I am a funny guy too." He smiled.

"Honey, you will never be Chandler." Rachel admitted. "Okay, I think we are ready to start from this point.

Ross pulled into the driveway of the Green house. He thought of all the times he would walk past or drive past as a teenager. Sandra stood on the front porch as Emma played with a doll.

"Hi there." Sandra said brightly. She wasn't quite sure how she felt about this turn of events. She only wanted the best for her daughter.

But Rachel was giving up a once in a lifetime job. She and Leonard had been proud of how much Rachel had grown up. She was now an independent woman with a baby.

"Ross, it is nice to see you again. " Sandra came over and gave him a hug. Ross hugged as well. Sandra needed to talk to her daughter. "Why don't you gather up all of Emma's stuff. I need to speak to Rachel ." Sandra looked over at her daughter as she signaled to her that she really needed to talk to her. Sandra led Rachel into the house , as she shut the door.

"Rachel have you lost your mind?" Sandra asked. "You have worked so hard and come so far to give this up."

"I knew you were going to be like this . Listen Mom this is what I want . I don't want to leave New York, My whole life is here. My family , my friends , and …" Rachel started.

"And he cheated on you. He's been married before. " Sandra continued.

"Mom, remember when I left Barry at the altar? I didn't love him. Mom, I love Ross. He has been a friend, a lover, and been there for me from the very beginning. He has always supported me and Emma deserves to have a family." Rachel said sincerely.

"So you are going to move back to Joey's then?" asked Sandra nervously.

"I think for now, I will. I mean, I want to take things slowly. I mean date and then spend time together. " Rachel said. "If this is meant to be , it's worth taking our time."

Sandra put her hand around her daughter's shoulder. "Rachel, you have grown up so much. The most important thing is that you are happy. If Ross makes you happy, then you have made the right decision." She smiled.

As Rachel walked out the door. She said to herself, "I hope I have made the right decision." Her eyes moved over to see Ross holding his daughter. Tears came to her eyes as she thought about how much of a mistake she almost made. Keeping this loving man from yet another child, would have been tragic. It was the most beautiful sight .

"Are we ready?" Ross asked as he picked up Emma. "Yeah, Mom thanks a lot for keeping her an extra night. I'll call you , okay." Rachel said as she got in the car. Ross strapped Emma in the car seat as they got ready to go back to Manhattan.

"Bye Mom." Rachel waved.

Ross gave a contented sigh, "Come on Emma let's go home."