"Excuse me."

Her initial reaction was shock and then she just sat back in her chair with wide eyes before shaking her head in disbelief. Yes she hadn't been feeling like herself lately, but that didn't mean she was pregnant. It had to be something else. There was no way that she, Rachel Green was pregnant. It had to be a mistake. Because if she was pregnant then that meant that Ross was the father and just the idea of them having a baby was laughable. When the doctor saw that Rachel was in a state of disbelief she pulled the computer screen closer to them and pointed to the blurry image.

"This is the scan of a pregnant woman. About 5 or 6 weeks from the size and development," she mused while Rachel studied the screen before she finally saw it. It was tiny and barely noticeable, but she could see it. Her baby, their baby.

"No," she whispered to herself in horror. She practically jumped out of her chair and stood in front of a mirror and put a hand to her cheek. She examined herself and saw that she did look like she had put on weight, but her stomach looked perfectly normal, flat as always. She ran a hand through her hair and shook her head.

"This has got to be a mistake. I'm not pregnant," she said looking at her doctor.

"Now don't be alarmed. Pregnancy is…" the doctor started but Rachel blanked out. Her thoughts were consumed of babies and Ross and she immediately paled at the thought of him. A tear escaped her eye as she thought of his reaction. Would he be happy or scared? Would he even believe that she was pregnant with his child? She nonchalantly moved a hand to her stomach and slowly closed her eyes. She was absolutely terrified. Of course she wanted children one day, but she knew absolutely nothing about babies. The most she knew was that they pretty much slept all the time.

"How did this happen," she blurted out loud as she ran a shaky hand through her hair. Her doctor handed her a bottle of vitamins and Rachel looked up.

"Make sure to take these every morning," the doctor said. She gave Rachel a small smile, but she just put her head down in embarrassment and shook her head.

"This is insane."

"Not to be nosy or anything but is the father the man who you came in with, the one with the hazel eyes?" Rachel nodded as more tears fell down her cheeks.

"Yeah."

"Well I think you and Ross will be great parents," her doctor added as she went to the door. At this Rachel lifted her head in shock and confusion.

"How do you…"

"Oh he introduced himself to me. One of the nurses told me he couldn't stop talking about you. He's so sweet and polite."

"That's Ross," Rachel said with a hint of a smile.

"Well I'm sure everything will turn out fine. Congratulations," she said again as she shook Rachel's hand once more and exited the room, leaving Rachel all by herself. She took one final deep breath and one last look at herself before she headed out of the room and almost instantly Ross was at her side.

"Are you okay? What's wrong," he asked. She could see the worry and concern that was visible in his eyes and she decided she would tell him the big news later. She wouldn't want him to have a heart attack in the middle of the doctor's office.

"Everything is… fine."

"That's great Rach." She smiled as he pulled her in for a hug, rubbing her back soothingly. She glanced at the bottle of prenatal vitamins in her hand and once again her face went pale.

She was pregnant with his child.

He opened the door to their apartment and watched as she made her way to the couch. Ross joined her on the couch and flipped on the tv. Every so often when he wasn't looking she would move a hand to her stomach and smiled at the thought of their baby. She scooted closer to him, resting her head on his shoulder and sighed as she took in his scent.

"I'm glad you're okay Rach. I was worried." He gave her a smile and she felt herself melt a little. Why was it that all he had to do was smile and she was under her spell? She moved a hand to her stomach again and grinned. That was exactly why she was in the situation she was in.

"Me too."

"I think we should have a movie night tonight. We haven't had one in months."

"Yeah sure. Whatever," she sighed

"Rach are you okay?"

"Yeah I'm great," she muttered in fake enthusiastic tone which Ross noticed.

"You seem a little quiet. Are you sure everything is okay with you?" She nodded at his question, refusing to look him in the eyes and he frowned.

"Perfect."

"I know everything has been crazy between us the last few weeks and everything, but you can tell me if something's wrong. You know I love you right?" He gave her intense stare and she felt herself drown in his puppy dog eyes.

"I know." She gave him a small smile before turning her attention to the television.

Two hours later Rachel was cuddled up next to Ross. His eyes were fixed on the television screen, but Rachel couldn't think of anything but the baby. He glanced at her and saw that she was staring at her feel and nudged her shoulder lightly.

"Rach."

She ignored him, her thoughts still consumed of the baby and he coughed loudly when she didn't respond.

"I'm sorry. Just thinking." She moved her hands to her face and felt a mixture of emotions and she was unsure of how to handle them. Ross, knowing her so well, grabbed her hands and she looked up at him with worried eyes.

"Rach what's wrong?" She suddenly stood up, ignoring him once again.

"I have to pee."

"Again? That's like the 3rd time in a hour." She shook her head and mad her way to the bathroom where she stood in front of her mirror and her eyes flew to her shirt. She smiled because she felt protective of their baby already. Her motherly instincts were already kicking in.

She didn't care if the baby was unplanned and she didn't care about the fact that she knew absolutely knew nothing about children. All that mattered was that she was going to be a mom to a beautiful little girl or boy in nearly 8 months and Ross would be their father and just the thought of a baby with his eyes calmed her and she felt her nerves ease a little. There was not a doubt in her mind that Ross would be a loving father. Her hand flew back to her stomach. They were having child. A piece of him and her.

She looked at her stomach one final time in the mirror before leaving out. When she saw Ross on the couch with two glasses of wine. Her heart dropped. How would she be able to explain that she couldn't drink alcohol?

When Ross saw her he smiled and made his way toward her while Rachel panicked.

"I brought you some wine," he said handing her a glass. In one moment it was in her hand and the next it had been thrown down, spilling it on Ross's shirt. She looked up at him to apologize, but he had raised his hand up, interrupting her.

"Rach you have to tell me what's wrong. When we left the doctor's office I knew you weren't telling me the truth, but I didn't want to upset you, but it's really starting to bother me," he finished.

"Ross… it's just really big news and I wanted to wait because I'm still adjusting to it and I really don't want you to freak out on me."

"Just tell me now. You'll have to eventually."

She looked at him. His eyes burned into hers and she knew it was time, but it still didn't take away from how nervous she felt.

"I'm… I found out today that I'm…" She shook her head and put her head down. "I'm sorry I can't."

"Rach it's me. Remember the promise we made after I came back from China?"

"No more secrets," she answered.

"Yeah and you can tell me." He gave her a reassuring smile that melted her heart and she nodded.

"I just… promise you won't leave. This involves you as much as it does me and I can't handle this without you." She wiped the tear from her eye before taking a deep breath.

"I promise Rach."

She held his hand in hers, playing with his fingers for awhile and remained silent. She had never been more terrified in her life and was trying the find the right words to tell him that he would be a father.

"Remember what we did about a month ago? Right after we found out that Chandler and Monica were engaged and we talked about… stuff." At this he blushed red at the memory of making love to her and he nodded.

"Yeah." She reached into her purse and tossed him the prenatal vitamins her doctor had given her. He caught it and looked up at her with a confused look.

"What's this?"

"Ross read it," she said slowly. She watched his eyes scan the bottle and watched as he mouthed the words. He frowned and repeated the words and she watched nervously.

"Prenatal," he said to himself before looking up at her. "Why are you taking these? You're only supposed to take these if your…" He stopped in mid-sentence and turned pale before looking up at her for an explanation. As soon as he saw the tears in her eyes he started to panic.

"I'm so sorry," she whispered softly. His face crumpled and he shook his head in disbelief.

"Rach please tell me these aren't for you. This is a joke right?" The bottle of vitamins slipped from his hands as he ran a hand through his hair.

"I'm pregnant Ross," she said slowly, a tear falling down her cheek.

He didn't speak or make any sudden movement but just blinked at her. A long and awkward silence invaded the room as they sat on the couch. Only when she heard his breathing become shallow did Rachel turn to Ross and she covered her mouth when she saw his face turning so pale that he resembled a ghost.

"Ross!"

"I can't breathe," he gasped as he sprinted to the window.

"Are you okay," she asked moving a hand to his shoulder. She was surprised when he jerked away from her.

"Why would I be okay Rachel! My best friend is pregnant with my baby! I'm such an idiot," he whispered and she frowned.

"Ross I was freaked out too, but…"

"Hey I'm not freaked out! I'm just coping with the fact that I'm an idiot." She watched as he walked in circles, muttering to himself.

"You of all people are not a idiot."

"If I was smart I wouldn't have done something like this!"

"You mean sleep with me," she asked bitterly and he looked at her.

"That's not what I meant. I just never thought this would happen. We used a condom," he said to himself, but she shook her head at this.

"No we didn't. We got carried away I guess."

"That makes me feel so much better," he said sarcastically. He made his way back to the couch and she followed after him.

"Ross wait…"

"How long have you known?" He question came off as more as a command and she was instantly taken back by his tone. When he saw her reaction he took her hand and squeezed it affectionately before she continued.

"I just found out today and I was just as surprised as you, but everything makes sense now doesn't it? The morning sickness, sensitivity to certain foods…"

"And the mood swings," Ross added. She rolled her eyes at this and continued.

"I'm scared about how I'm going to look and what I'm going to do because I'm going to be someone's mom in about 8 months and I need you to be there for me because this is our baby and whether you like it or not you're going to be a father," she said quickly.

She cautiously moved his hand to her stomach and that was all it took before he blacked out.

He blinked his eyes again. A face was coming into focus and he was relieved to see a nervous, but smiling Rachel.

"Welcome back." She gave him a smile before helping him up and walking him towards the couch. She sat down next to him, her eyes wide with concern for him.

"Ugh," he groaned as he rubbed his head.

"Are you okay? You were out for like 20 minutes."

"I'm fine. The question is are you okay?"

"Well we're fine thanks for asking," she said as she ran a hand over her stomach. He looked at her stomach before he finally glanced up at her.

"I can't believe this."

"I know."

"I mean this is us Rach. I never thought I would find out that I was having a child like this." At this Rachel nodded, trying to not let herself burst into tears with every passing second.

"I thought about it. I thought about adoption, but I know I wouldn't be able to do it. It's our baby you know …," she said pausing. He nodded at her words and she continued. "And I love our child already," she stated.

"Yeah… I guess."

"If you don't want to be involved then I won't force you. All of this is just… a shock I guess and I get that, but if you're not ready to be a father then…"

"You honestly think I would let you do this alone?" She could see the look of hurt on his face and her expression softened.

"I don't know what to think anymore. I've never seen you pass out. I don't know if you want to keep it or not."

"I would never tell you to give up our child Rachel," he stated.

"I didn't know if you would be willing to deal with it. A baby is a lot of work and everything and we have to give up our entire life. It won't just be about me or you anymore. We have to be responsible for someone else. We'd be someone's mom and dad and I don't know about you, but that creeps me out a little," she added.

"I realize that Rachel and I want to be involved too."

"You do," she asked in disbelief.

"I've always wanted to be a father. Yeah this is a surprise, but it's great news. How many people get to say they're having a child with their best friend," he said smiling.

"I'm glad you're happy about this," she smiled as she took his hand. "It means the world to me that you're being so supportive."

"I'm the dad. I'm supposed to do this. Rachel it's not just your job to take care of this baby just because you're the mother. We both helped to create it so we both have the honor of taking care of it."

"It's just amazing. I mean I'm having a baby with you," she squealed and he smiled.

"I know," he said kissing her cheek

"You're really not mad?"

"Well I'm shocked and happy," he said trailing off. "I'm still wondering how this happened." Rachel held his hand and he looked back at her. She lifted her shirt up a bit and moved his hand to her stomach, his on top of hers and their eyes started to well up with tears.

"That's our baby," she smiled as he put both hands on her stomach.

"That's our baby," he said in amazement. He put his head to her stomach and she started laughing. "I can't wait to see him or her."

"Excited?"

Ross kisses her stomach before he looked up at her and she notices that he has tears in his eyes.

"Well I'm still a little nervous, but Rach this is awesome. Our baby," he said in shock. He looks at Rachel with a smile, but he sees that she's crying again.

"Ross I'm still scared. I don't know anything about babies. I can't even change a diaper. What if I'm a horrible mother?" Ross shook his head at her and kissed her hands, making her smile a little. He tilted her head up a bit so she was looking at him.

"You are going to be an incredible mother Rachel. This baby is going to adore you just as much as I do," he said.

"But Ross I can't…."

"Shh we'll figure it out. We're in this together now. I'm not going to abandon you. I promise I'll be a great father Rach." She smiled at this and nodded at his statement.

"I know you will." Rachel got up and Ross welcomed her with open arms.

"Thank you."

"No. Thank you Rachel, you're having our baby." He held on to her tighter when they heard the door open and they turned to see Monica and Chandler.

"Hey guys we're about to go to the movies… what happened," she asked when she saw Rachel wrapped in Ross's arms.

"Yeah Rach. I haven't seen you this happy since Ross dumped Emily," Chandler joked. At this Rachel turned very red while Monica and Ross chuckled.

"Well I… actually Ross and I have some big news. Life changing news. It affects you guys too."

"Are you guys getting married," Monica blurted out.

At this Ross and Rachel looked at each other and frowned. "Do you want to tell them or should I," Ross asked.

"Tell us what," Monica pleaded.

"You can tell them," Rachel smiled.

"Tell us what," Monica yelled.

"Guys come here," Ross said slowly. Monica and Chandler looked at each other and shrugged. The did so and Ross grabbed both of their hands and moved it to Rachel's belly. Monica looked down at her hand before looking up at Rachel, a smile forming.

"Oh my god! No way!" Ross and Rachel nodded while Chandler just looked confused.

"Okay so what was the point of that?"

"In about 8 months we're going to have a new addition to the group."

"Your getting a dog," Chandler asked and Monica smacked his arm while Rachel rolled her eyes.

"She's pregnant dummy!" Monica began jumping up and down in excitement as she hugged Rachel tightly.

"Oh," Chandler said and smiled at them. "Aww you guys are going to have a little Ross," he joked before pulling them in for a hug. "Congrats."

"Thanks," they responded simultaneously.

"I'm going to be an aunt," Monica yelled excitedly.

"Hmm so you guys hooked up. You must have gotten carried away."

"A little," they replied, blushing.

"Rach you mind if I take the daddy to be out for a drink? This calls for a celebration."

"I don't mind. Just don't come back drunk Ross," she said hugging him and kissing his cheek.

"See you sound like a mommy already. Bye sweetie," Chandler said kissing Monica while Ross turned to Rachel.

"Bye Rach," he said kissing her cheek before Chandler dragged him away.

"Okay so forget the wedding plans. We have to start planning. This is the first Geller baby in years," Monica barked.

As Rachel watched Monica make notes and plans for the baby she couldn't help, but rub her stomach gently as she thought of their child.