Chapter 6

Rachel couldn't believe it. She thought her mother would be happy for her & Ross. Instead she was acting the same way Leonard Green had when he found out she was pregnant with Emma. Only this time NO ONE could take Rachel away from Ross. Rachel hung up the phone & sat on the couch & started to cry. Ross coming out of their bedroom heard her crying.

Ross: Rachel honey what's wrong is it the baby?

Rachel: Oh Ross no it's not the baby. It's my mother, she doesn't think we are ready for another baby & I don't think she is going to be OK with this pregnancy.

Ross: Oh baby dont you worry about it. I am the happiest man in the world. Not only do I have the most gorgeous wife any man could have & a beautiful baby girl, we are going to have another baby. Ross held Rachel close to him as she sobbed into his chest.

Rachel: Ross

Ross: Yes baby

Rachel: Do you think we are ready for another baby?

Ross: Baby I have always been ready.

Rachel: So have I Ross, so have I.

Ross: Do you want me to call Monica & see if she will keep Emma for another night.

Rachel: No I want to see my baby girl, let's bring her home.

Ross: Ok sweetie.

Ross & Rachel drove to Monica's to pick her up. When they arrived Rachel told Monica about what her mother had said to her.

Monica: OMG Rachel I cant believe your mother said that to you.

Rachel: I know Mon, I really thought that after daddy died that she had changed but I now realize she's still the same. Only difference is that she can't do anything about it because Ross & I are married now.

Monica: So what are you going to do Rachel, will you cut all ties with your mother.

Rachel: I guess if she doesn't change her views on the baby I will have to. I don't want my child to grow up thinking his or her grandmother hates them. It will be hard on Emma though. She loves her grandma Green.

Monica: Well Rach I am not going to tell you what to do but I can only hope that your mom will change her mind about all of this.

Rachel: So do I Mon. I really don't want to keep my children away from their grandmother.

Monica: Rachel I am sure your mom will come around. She did the first time remember.

Rachel: I sure hope so Mon. I will keep my fingers crossed

Ross, Rachel & Emma drove home & when they got home Emma started on the baby subject again.

Emma: Mommy?

Rachel: Yes baby

Emma: Mommy how long does it take for a baby?

Rachel: Well honey when a mommy becomes pregnant it takes 9 months for the baby to grow in mommy's tummy & then it will be born.

Emma: So are you going to have a baby in 9 months mommy?

Rachel: What…. Umm... Emma where did you hear that.

Emma: You & Auntie Monica were talking and I heard you say that grandma Green doesn't want you to have a baby. Mommy are you having a baby?

Rachel: Well honey I guess I should tell you, Yes I am going to have a baby.

Emma: I'm gonna be a big sister. Yeahhhhhhh mommy I am so happy I want a baby sister mommy, can I have a baby sister?

Rachel: Emma honey we don't get to choose our baby. It might be a boy or it might be a girl.

Emma: Mommy I don't want a stinky brother.

Rachel: Emma honey but what about daddy, he might want to have a baby boy.

Emma: I am daddy's baby. That's what he calls me, his baby girl

Rachel: Honey you will always be our baby girl but when the new baby comes you are going to be a big girl.

Emma: I'm not going to be your baby anymore mommy?

Rachel: Oh honey you will always be my baby. But mommy will have another baby to take care of so you will have to be a big girl & help mommy with the baby. Can you do that for me?

Emma: You mean like change diapers & bath the baby & stuff mommy?

Rachel: Well I don't know about the bath part honey but if it's ok with you the baby can have a bath with you when he or she gets big enough to sit in the tub.

Emma: Oh I would like that mommy; I will help you all the time.

Rachel gives her daughter a big hug & kisses her on the top of her head. Carrying her out to the living room Rachel & Emma run to Ross.

Emma: Daddy, Daddy, I'm gonna have a bath with the baby.

Ross: (looking over at Rachel) What…. Uhhhh HUH What are you talking about Emma

Emma: Mommy is having a baby……Oh mommy did daddy not know about the baby?

Rachel: Yes honey daddy knows.

Ross: (whispering to Rachel) She knows.

Rachel: Yes honey she knows, she heard Monica & I talking. I had to tell her

Ross: (picking up his daughter) So Emma what do you think of all of this.

Emma: Daddy I want a baby sister so I don't have to have a bath with a boy.

Ross: Well sweetie we can't choose if we have a boy or girl.

Emma: So if I pray every night will god give us a girl.

Ross: Maybe honey. But we have to be thankful if it's a boy or a girl sweetie.

Emma: I know daddy.

Rachel: Emma honey would you like to pick out a movie for us all to watch.

Emma: Mommy can we watch "The Iron Giant" I like the mommy in that movie.

Rachel: Sure honey, I like the mommy in that movie to.

Ross gets up & puts the movie in the DVD player. They all curl up on the couch. Before the movie was over Emma had fallen asleep laying on her dad's lap. Ross picked her up & put her into bed then went back to the couch where Rachel was almost asleep also.

Ross: Rachel honey why don't you go to bed

Rachel: Not without you. I don't want to go to bed alone. I need you right now.

Ross: Is everything OK Rach?

Rachel: Yes honey everything is fine. I just want you by my side. I don't want to go to bed alone. I just want you to hold me & tell me everything will be ok with my mom.

Ross: Rach honey I am sure your mom will come around. Just give her some time to soak it all in.

Ok this is it for Chapter 6. Please review 