Emotional Knapsack hit the charts at number eighty five. The second song Lover Don't Leave didn't even hit the Billboard charts. Every week , Mike would show the band the Bible of music and every week, Monica would just hold Chandler as he lowered his head. His high energy song was not the song that everyone wanted. Ross's tender love ballad became a smash , then the fan magazines found out he did indeed have someone who he could sing this love song to . In fact, for the album, Ross was working on a tribute song to the woman in his life, It was simply titled Rachel.
"You have got more on your shirt , then on your face." Laughed Chandler at Gandalf as he held the collar of his make up stained shirt to his face.
"Yeah well it seems like you are a little too comfortable putting on that eyeliner." Laughed Gandalf as he watched Chandler meticulously put on eyeliner.
"Well you guys, tonight it is just about the girls." Kip said as he put on his leather jacket and combed his hair.
"Hi Honey." Monica said as she came in and kissed Chandler on the cheek. "Honey. I don't think is a good idea." Chandler protested in case Ross saw them. "Don't worry the star is having Rachel do his hair . He won't catch us." Monica teased as she started to make out with Chandler. "I would have never believed it , our star with Geller's baby sister." Said Gandalf.
"Don't let Ross hear you call him the star. He seems to think because of Emotional Knapsack he is the star of the group." Kip said.
"Our lead will always be Chandler, he does all of the songs but the one." Gandalf said.
"Hey guys. Are we ready to rock?" Ross said as he entered with Rachel on his side, almost like she was plastered on him. His hair was now gelled and spiked. Monica moved away when she heard them come in. Chandler went back to his eyes.
"It's SRO out there." Mike said as he opened the door of the dressing room. "So I want you to do this like this was your first show. So I want you to go out there and make me proud." He came around and patted all the boys on the shoulder and then headed out again.
"What are we starting with?" Ross said as Rachel brushed his cheeks with blush. "Sweetie, that's enough, I 'm not Chandler's father." Chandler punched him in the shoulder. "That's my secret."
"I think we should start with Lover Come Back. That'll get the audience warmed up." Said Gandalf. "Then we will end with our hit. "
"Saving the best for last." Smiled Ross as he patted his hair .
The stage manager came in and told the boys they were on. Monica and Rachel walked out to the wings where Rachel gave her boyfriend his good luck kiss . Monica could just wave and then when they were on , she blew Chandler a kiss. They could feel the excitement as the audience began to yell.
"One , two , three." Chandler counted off and the boys launched into the hard rocking number. Gandalf banged the cymbals on the drums and Ross pounded out the beat on the keyboard. Kip followed then and then Chandler began to sing. The lights blinded the boys so they couldn't see the audience. They could only hear the voices screaming and most of them sounded female. When Gandalf rattled the cymbals to end the song, the voices just got louder.
"Guess who's getting lucky tonight?" Kip smiled as he surveyed the audience for girls. With the lights faded, they could now see the many fans lined across the front of the stage. There were girls holding up sheets with a red heart in the middle and one word in the middle, Chandler. Chandler had the rock star look and was sold as the poster boy of the group. Tiger Beat and 16 had come and interviewed the band and took many pictures of just him. Girls were holding the latest issue of Tiger Beat , clutched in their hands. When the issue came out, Monica bought twenty copies just to have.
They breezed through the rest of their songs., until it came time for Emotional Knapsack. Ross took the mike and then started to talk, once again he was throwing a curve into the program . "I won't be singing Emotional Knapsack right now. " The crowd ahhed him. "Instead I will be singing a new song that will be on our new album. It is for the love of my life and it is called Rachel." Rachel started to tear up. "Oh my God, that is the most beautiful thing a guy has ever done for me." He started into the love song and Rachel cried as Monica held her.At the end of the song, he looked over to the wings and mouthed the words. "I love you Rach." To her. The crowd gave the song a standing ovation , while the members of the group gave Ross a dirty look for grandstanding again. After the group had taken their bows, they pulled Ross to the side.
"What in the hell was that?" screamed Chandler. "We always end with Emotional Knapsack. Then you decide to change things again." Ross rolled his eyes. "I just thought we could use a change that 's all. I decided to unveil my new song tonight." Rachel ran into his arms and threw herself against him. "I love you too. That was the sweetest thing any guy has ever done for me." She squealed. Ross threw his arm around her and then turned. "Let's get out of here . babe." Rachel waved as they walked away. Monica once again comforted Chandler, "I am so proud of my handsome boyfriend." She sighed. Chandler decided it was time to tell Ross the truth and he would do it in a very special way.
Chandler laid with Monica in her bed. Ross and Rachel were out partying together. Monica stretched her hair out over his naked chest as she laid kisses on it. "Chandler, are you going to write a song for me?" she asked in a sweet , childlike way. "I can't do that and you know it , sweetie." He tried to explain to her, that there was enough discord in the group, this would just add to it. But he knew that he couldn't keep it a secret much longer. he or Monica would slip up and then Ross would know that he was in love with his teenage sister. Besides he knew that Monica wanted to go to bed with him.
"When I was a little girl, I used to dream of the guy that I would fall in love with. He would be handsome and he would be smart, not book smart like my idiot brother, but knowledgeable in the ways of the world. " Monica traced little hearts with her fingers over his chest as she talked. She watched it move up and down as he took a puff of his cigarette. She just closed her eyes and listened to him breathe.
Rachel poured another shot down her throat. She was having the best time and no one was carding her. Ross was having a pretty good time as well. Nothing made him more juiced than a great concert. He pushed his lips to hers. Then some blonde in a tight leather corset dress inched up next to him. "Aren't you Ross Geller?" she said in a breathy voice. Her hair was teased to the ceiling and she wore a pair of high heel boots. "Yeah., want my autograph babe?" he asked as he still was holding Rachel."No but I bet there is something I have you want?" the blonde unzipped her dress and flashed her gigantic breasts. Ross stood with his mouth opened. This was the life of a rock star , groupies and women who threw themselves at her. "He's taken honey." Rachel said as she kissed his cheek. "Ross, is this your baby sister?" the blonde asked. "No I am his girlfriend. " Rachel defended herself . "I'm Rachel , you know the song?" The blonde stepped forward "Okay big boy, if that's the way you want to play, I guess we can include the cheerleader here." Three guys stepped forward. This would be interesting. "Ross what does she mean?" Rachel asked innocently. "I mean honey that I do your rocker boyfriend , and then he does you , and then you do me." The blonde looked at Rachel seductively and then licked her lips. "Ross , she wants the three of us to have sex." Rachel said nervously. You lucky bitch. " Kip said as he punched him in the arm. "Baby, he is married, but I will do you." Kip took the arm of the girl and then they walked to the elevator of the hotel. She would do someone in the band one way or another.
"That girl was a slut and you looked at her." Rachel pouted. Ross took another sip of his drink. "Rach, she was a fan, okay, but you are my woman." Ross tried to defend himself, but he had to admit , she was hot. Any other guy would have taken her up on her offer, but not him. He emptied another glass as he watched Rachel drink down another vodka.
"I have got an idea. Come on honey." Ross took her hand and then he pulled her toward the new car he bought. "We're going for a ride tonight, I am going to get rid of these girls the only way I can." Rachel hopped in the convertible. "Where are we going?" Rachel asked as she scooted over and took his arm. "Vegas." He answered. "You've got your fake id , right?" she didn't know where he was going with this. "Yeah , why?" He started the car and backed it out of the parking lot. "We are gonna get married tonight. It 'll be great publicity when we release the album , especially with the plans they said about the video of Rachel. " Rachel couldn't believe her ears. She was barely out of high school and here she was on her way to Las Vegas to get married to her rock star boyfriend. "Oh my God. " she squealed. " I am gonna be married. Well the only thing, is my daddy always planned for me to get married and have a huge wedding at the Plaza. You know with bridesmaids and lots of flowers. He is gonna kill me when I tell him we're eloping. " Ross held her hand. "You are the only girl I ever loved. I have been in love with you since I was fifteen. Now we are together and nothing is ever going to pull us apart." The convertible took off into the night air as it rolled along the desert.
Chandler kept looking at Monica. He knew what she wanted. This could be the night. It didn't look like Rachel would be returning , so he went over to the door and put a do not disturb sign on it. Then he walked over to the radio and a song came on. He slowly walked to the bed and held out his hand. "Dance ?" he said as Monica took it. They sensually molded their bodies together, as they swayed to the music.
"Mmm Clapton." He said as he heard the guitar. Then he held her close to him and sang softly in her ear. "You look wonderful tonight." He tenderly moved his lips to hers and then they started to kiss. Monica had never experienced anything like this before. She eagerly took his tongue in her mouth as he began to let his hands roam down her naked body. His hands cupped the cheeks of her butt as she felt the deepest part of him against her flat stomach.
"Tonight?" she asked nervously. He smiled and nodded. "Tonight." Then he lifted her in his arms and threw her on the bed. He dug in his pockets for a condom very fast. She eagerly waited as he fumbled with the package and put on the condom. He walked over slowly and then took her body and began to kiss it. "Now Monica, if this hurts, I want you to let me know." He said tenderly. He lifted his leg and then he slowly eased himself into her. Monica bit her tongue as he moved into her slow and easy.Tears came into her eyes. "I'm sorry." He apologized when he realized that he was causing her pain. "That's okay. ' she whispered. "Oh my God." She looked down at the sheets that were now stained. "You did take my flower." She sighed. Chandler took a cigarette out and lit it. Now the radio was playing Emotional Knapsack.
"The most expensive ring you've got." Ross asked as Rachel put her hand out and he put it on her finger as the jeweler showed them rings. "This one." She said as a five karat diamond sat on her finger. Ross gave him his credit card and the clerk smiled. "You are the guy who sings Emotional Knapsack." She squealed. "I love that song." Rachel grabbed his arm as the girl rung up the purchase. Then they set off to find a minister. Ross had gotten them a suite at Caesar's , the Emperor's Suite , he had also arranged a designer in the middle of the night from one of the boutiques to fit Rachel with a wedding gown. Rachel looked like an angel in the white gown and veil . She had a somber look as she and Ross were married by a minister, she made sure he wasn't some Elvis impersonator. When the left the chapel, the paparazzi was waiting .
"Over here Ross!" one of the more aggressive photographers yelled as Rachel and Ross were surprised by the flash of the cameras and then the television reporters. Ross turned around and then he flashed a smile for the media.
"Baby , are going to our suite?" Rachel asked her new husband. He put his arm around her as they got in the limo and the press continued to snap their pictures.
"Now I know what Priscilla felt like when she married Elvis." Giggled Rachel.
"We are rock and roll royalty." Ross said as he drank from the large champagne bottle. "Rock and Roll royalty." The limo pulled away and then started down the strip.
Chandler held Monica as she laid in euphoria. She was a woman now. She looked down at her naked body and then at his. She couldn't help but wonder what her mom and dad and her brother would think right now. She couldn't wait to tell Rachel. How she had wanted this to happen. And now she has given him the best part of her , she had given herself to him totally and completely. Chandler took a swig from his beer and then he drifted off to sleep cuddling Monica.
Rachel was wearing a white negligee as she strolled toward the bed. Her first night with her new husband. The windows of the suite were decorated with the bright lights of Vegas. Ross had on a silk robe as he held the two glasses of champagne awaiting his bride. Rachel crawled into the bed and gazed at the gold and diamond band that was on her hand. She then looked over at the matching one on Ross' hand. He picked up the phone and said. "I think we both should call our parents." Rachel threw herself around his neck. "No let's do that tomorrow. It's our wedding night." She cooed. Ross began to take down the lace straps of her nightgown and kiss every inch of her , tenderly touching the breasts that were under that cheerleading sweater he dreamed about. He tossed her brown hair away from her face and began to playfully bite at her neck. She wriggled and giggled with every movement he made. Then he pulled up her gown and he wrapped his legs around her. Rachel was no virgin, so this was going to be good. She crawled under the covers and then she peeked out from the sheets with an evil grin. She was good at pleasing him and then she climbed onto him and he forced himself into her. Out of breath, they collapsed on top of each other. Now they were one.
As Chandler and Monica laid in the bed, Gandalf and Kip were eating breakfast when the entertainment news came on. Kip dropped his fork when the announcer said…
Lead singer of the band Way/ No Way and writer of some of their hits . Ross Geller and his girlfriend, were married last night in Las Vegas. The former Rachel Green is from Long Island New York and her and Ross have been dating for a few months. We wish them well.
Leonard Green took one sip of his coffee and spit it out when Carmella turned on the television.
"Look it is Miss Rachel." She said smiling. "Looks like she is married now." "Sandra!" Dr. Green bellowed. Sandra Green came to the table in her Oscar De La Renta dress. She ran across the terrazzo tiled floor causing an echo with her heels. "What is it? I have a hair appointment." She told her husband. "Our daughter is on the news . She married that Geller kid in Vegas. They got married at some tacky wedding chapel." Leonard pronounced his words carefully. "Isn't she only seventeen?" he asked his wife. "Yes, but I think in Vegas it doesn't matter." She said dutifully.
"She is too damned young to be married." He yelled. "We have got to get this annulled. I am going to call our lawyer and find out about this."
Mike saw the papers and the headlines. He just lowered his head and shook it. This is not what he needed right now. He opened a bottle of Pepto Bismol and drank it down.
"Hello , yes I would like to make a reservation for one. Name Dr. Leonard Green. , first class. Arriving McCarren at eight. " Leonard wrote down the information. Then as he slammed down the phone, he turned to his wife. "That marriage is invalid . She is a minor and when I get my hands on that rock and roll romeo, he will wish he stayed in New York." Leonard grabbed his suitcase from the closet. He was going to Vegas.