It had now been about three weeks. Rachel and Emma were settling very nicely into the Hollywood lifestyle. Rachel's days consisted of sitting by their pool and shopping. Phoebe had basically moved to California , so she could be near her boyfriend. Because of work , Chandler had to go home to New York , but since Monica was taking care of the kids, she stayed so Rachel wouldn't be all alone in their Beverly Hills house. Chandler commuted back to LA on the weekends, courtesy of Rachel..
Dinosaur Guy was still filming in China. Ross made it a point to only be around Dee, not Julie. He wasn't going to make another costly mistake.
"You guys," Rachel said excitedly. "It's almost on." She grabbed a bottle of Fiji water from the fridge and brought out the chicken vegetable pizza from Spago's. She had invited everyone back to the house to watch Dinosaur Guy.
"I never thought I would see people so excited to see some geek talk about dinosaurs ." laughed Chandler. Monica just gave him a dirty look . Sometimes he really did go too far with his comments. Joey put his arm around Phoebe and grabbed a slice of pizza. "Hey where is the real pizza?" he said shoving it in his mouth. "This is gourmet pizza from Spago's . It 's what the stars eat." Rachel said as she took a bite.At that moment, the theme to Dinosaur Guy came on.
"Daddy!" squealed Emma . Rachel walked over to the television to look at the man she hadn't seen for almost a month. There had only been contact via phone and email. So when she saw him, Rachel actually got misty eyed.
"Ah someone is missing someone." Monica cooed.
"Now I know how you felt when Chandler was in Tulsa, but he is halfway across the world." Sobbed Rachel. As the show continued, Rachel seemed to be missing her husband even more. Then there was the paleontologist that he was interviewing for the show.
"That's funny. That girl looks like Julie, the girl that Ross dated before you." Chandler said as he munched on a piece.
"Yeah, the girl who I cut her hair." Echoed Phoebe.
Rachel looked at the screen. She tried to see if they would show who this female paleontologist was. Finally it came up and Rachel spit out her water .
"Hey I didn't need a shower." Said Chandler as he wiped the water from his shirt.
"Th th that' s Julie. The girl he dumped for me. What in the hell is she doing in China? " screamed Rachel. "Oh no I am getting a bad feeling. What if he cheats on me with her?"
Monica put her arm around her sister in law. "Rachel, you guys are married now. That was ten years ago, and even then he said that he was more in love with you than her. He is just over there doing his job. Nothing is going to happen."
Phoebe popped up. "Yeah because remember , you guys are lobsters."
"That 's what I could go for. Some lobster." Said Joey. "
and so on behalf of the Discovery Channel .. this is Doctor Ross Geller saying until next time. … then the theme came on again…
"Well , so much for Dinosaur Guy." Said Chandler. "Let's watch some real television. Hey there is an old rerun of the Will and Grace where Jack meets Cher." Monica just shook her head. He was such a woman.
At that moment, the phone rang. Rachel had an idea who it was so she ran to it. "Hello ." she sang out.
"Hi honey, did you see it?" Ross asked as he held the cell phone in his hand. It was very early in the morning in China, but this was to be the first broadcast in the United States.
"Yes we did. You looked so handsome on television." Rachel said sweetly. "Everyone is here and would like to say hi." Rachel held the phone out and everyone screamed "Hi Ross."
"Hey I miss everyone too. I am going to be coming home in a few days. Dee says that the next location is going to be Hawaii, and guess who is going on that one?" Ross said smiling.
"Hey everyone I am going to Hawaii." Rachel screamed. "The next location shoot is there." Putting the phone back up to her ear. "Ross, honey? Was that paleontologist that you interviewed Julie ? The Julie that you brought back from China?" Rachel asked curiously.
"As a matter of fact it was. " Ross said nervously. " I bought you a little surprise Rach." He said to change the subject.
"Did you buy it because you are a sweet husband or because you are trying to make up for something or someone you did while you were there?" Rachel was now getting more and more suspicious by the moment.
Now Ross was getting mad. If there was one thing that someone could do that made him angry was not to trust him. After the big Emily mess, he and Rachel made a pact that no matter what would happen, they would always trust each other.
"Nothing happened Rachel. Okay? " he said gritting through his teeth. "Can I speak to my daughter now?" Rachel handed the phone to Emma. "Daddy wants to say hi to you." She said. "Daddy?" Emma said as she spoke through the phone.
"Hi Emma wemma. Did you see Daddy on television?" This brought a smile to Ross' face to hear his daughter's voice. At least she did trust him.
"Yaaah , when are you coming home?" she asked .
"I'll be home in a few days. Then Mommy and you are going to Hawaii with me when we film again. Honey, I have got to go, put Mommy back on." Ross said as he looked at his watch.
"Daddy wants to talk to you." Emma said in a very grown up manner. Rachel took the phone from her. "Yes Ross." She said in a disgusted voice.
"Okay Rachel, we are going to talk about this when I get home. Be packed though, because I am supposed to be in the islands on Saturday. I miss you sweetie . See you in about three days." Ross looked longingly at the phone. "Bye Rachel, I love you."
"Bye Ross." She said sweetly and then slammed down the phone. "Oh that man is so guilty." She screamed. "I know he fooled around , I could just tell it in his voice."
"You could tell he was unfaithful to you through a bad connection , a cell phone , and over ten thousand miles?" Chandler asked confused.
"A woman knows these things. " said Monica . "Plus he is a man."
Now Chandler got defensive. "And what kind of comment is that? I have never cheated on you." And then he turned to Rachel. "And Ross has never cheated on you." Rachel started to answer. "Since you've been married."
Phoebe turned to Joey. "I know we haven't been together that long, but do know this, If I find out you are unfaithful to me, I will castrate you." Joey looked at her with a terrified look.
A few more days had passed and a limo pulled in front of the mansion. Ross had on a pair of sunglasses and he smiled at the driver as he pulled away. It was good to be home. Well his new home in Hollywood. Rachel was engrossed in an Entertainment Weekly with
Reese Witherspoon on the cover. With her eyes covered by sunglasses and wearing a green print bikini, Ross put down his suitcases and slowly crept up behind her and gave her a kiss.
"I'm home." He announced . Rachel turned around and then she continued the kiss. He may have not been faithful, but she still missed those lips. Emma was playing in her sandbox and then she spotted him "Daddy!" she squealed running into his arms.
"Has my Emma been good, cause Daddy brought her some presents from China." Ross said as Emma started to look through the bags. "Does Mommy get her present too?" asked Rachel curiously.
"Oh Mommy is going to get a few presents." Ross said slyly. "Remember we are off to Hawaii in a few days."
"Let's get your stuff in the house. Oh that's right you haven't even seen your new home yet." Rachel exclaimed. "This way." She said taking his hand and pulling him like a little girl who wanted Daddy to see something.
"This is our patio and pool area. Over there is the Jacuzzi for when we want a little privacy. That is our garage, it is the capacity for four cars. Past that gate, is the meditation grotto and waterfall." Rachel explained. They entered the house. "This is our kitchen where our gourmet chef will prepare our meals. That is the family room, over through that door is your office, that door, my office, the game room complete with fooseball, pool, ping pong, jukebox , karaoke machine, and wet bar." Rachel then climbed the stairs as Ross examined the stucco clay tiles that covered the walls. "This is Emma's room, this is our room, and that is for any other children that will come along later. That room is where Monica and the twins have been staying. "
With pride Rachel went to a door and turned on the track lighting. "And this is where my wardrobe is, and those shelves are for my shoes and boots." Ross couldn't believe what he was seeing. There wasn't an empty holder where a pair of shoes or boots wasn't sitting. Manolo, Jimmy Choo, Dolce and Gabbana, Channel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Patricia Field, Isaac Mizrahi, Donna Karan, they were all there.
"Is there anyplace for me to have my clothes?" Ross asked as he looked at the many outfits hanging in the closet. Rachel smiled and then opened another door. "There, these are yours, hope you didn't mind me getting them for you. " Ross grabbed a shirt and then looked at the label. "Dolce and Gabbana?" he said confused.
"These are Perry Ellis, Hugo Boss, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Abrecrombrie and Fitch, Banana Republic and some men's store down on Rodeo that I can't remember the name. They do the wardrobe for The Bold and the Beautiful." Ross couldn't believe this at all.
"Well Dee says that we are leaving Saturday one o clock, and get this. They want me to learn to scuba dive, because they have found some fascinating specimens in the waters around Hawaii." Ross said excitedly.
"Well before you become James Bond, tell me this? Did you and a certain paleontologist have a reunion in China , if you get my meaning?" Rachel asked with an accusing eye.
Ross came over and put his arms around Rachel. "Sweetie, nothing happened in China. If it would have, it would have meant nothing because the only woman for me is you. " he said sweetly and then kissing her again. "Do you think Phoebe and Joey would mind baby sitting tonight? I would like to try out our new Jacuzzi." He smiled. Rachel walked away to call Joey. Ross breathed a sigh of relief, he was out of the doghouse for now.