A/N: Two updates in one day! I am on a roll.

Thank you (insert anyone who reviewed chapter 5) for reviewing! Although this time, I definitely want more.

Chapter 6

"We need to talk."

Rachel shut her eyes at the words she had been dreading. She felt Jack squeeze her hand and ask her if she was okay. She forced a smile on her face and turned to her son.

"I'm fine, sweetie. Why don't you go find Jennifer and Toni and sit with them?" Jack nodded and released her hand.

Richard's hand guided her outside into a hallway. Rachel leaned against a wall and Richard put his hands around her head. She could tell he was struggling to keep his thoughts and attitude in check.

Richard finally looked up and glared at her. "How old is he?"

Rachel blinked once. Twice. "What?" She imperceptibly winced at how stupid she sounded.

Richard banged one hand on the wall and curled it into a fist. "Damn it, Rachel, how old is he?"

Rachel shut her eyes and mumbled out, "Five."

They stood in an awkward silence together before Richard responded, "So he's mine?"

Rachel shoved Richard away from her. "What the hell do you think? I'm not some whore, you dick! Of course he's yours! I'm surprised you put the pieces together this fast considering it probably took you months to realize I had left with him!"

"I was busy-"

"Yeah, fucking Kori! I know!"

"Damn it, Rachel, you can't blame this all on me! You're the one who left and you're the one who never told anyone about him! What the hell was I supposed to do?"

"Come after me." Rachel turned on her heel and walked back into the hall. She quickly found Jack, Toni, and Jennifer and sat down with them. Toni pulled her over quietly.

"What happened out there?"

"Dick is just being dick." Toni seemed to accept this answer and let it go. Richard didn't come back into the hall after their confrontation, and Rachel could only hope that he left.

The ceremony went by much too fast. Or maybe it was because Rachel could only think about her fight with Richard. Either way, she found herself putting one of her mother's favorite flowers- a petunia- onto her coffin and watching the workers seal Arella into the ground forever.

Rachel and Jack kneeled together at her grave before Toni came over and gently told her it was time to go. Rachel picked up Jack and prepared to head back to the car when Toni stopped her. Jack was taken from her arms, and she threw a questioning glance to Toni when she spotted Richard leaning against his car, as suave as ever. Rachel shook her head at Toni, but she was shoved towards the father of her only son.

Richard, being the gentleman, opened the car door for her, and Rachel could only get in. They drove in silence until they arrived at a small café they used to go to when they were teenagers. The two entered and sat at one booth. Rachel quietly ordered some coffee cake and a cup of herbal tea, while Richard asked for a small salad. They sat in silence, waiting for their food to arrive before anyone broke the silence.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

Rachel looked up from the table that just seemed so interesting. "Did I have to?"

Richard stared at her. "Kind of!"

"I didn't have to tell you anything. You wanted to be with Kori, so I left. I didn't want to ruin your perfect moments you could be able to have with her."

"My relationship with Kori lasted four months. You were my best friend for over ten years. Do you really think I would care about Kori more than you?"

Rachel scoffed. "You can't honestly tell me that 'Dori' only lasted four months. I watch the news, Richard. I know you two have been seeing each other off and on for years now."

Richard ran his fingers through his hair. "So? I see her a couple times a year. She's the one who decided to become a model. It's not my fault that our relationship isn't even considered one."

Rachel rolled her eyes. "Whatever. It's not my fault that you chose Kori over me. End of story."

"No, no, no, no. Newly released sequel. I didn't know you were pregnant back then. I wouldn't have chosen Kori if I had known."

"So, you would have stayed with me out of obligation and I would be your second choice. That certainly makes me feel great about myself." Rachel and Richard glared at each other, but were interrupted by the waiter bringing their food. They ate in silence, both thinking of what happened all those years ago.

Both finished and Richard paid for both of their meals. Rachel didn't dare argue with him because she knew firsthand how hard it was to raise a child, so she took the handout.

"Are we finished here?" Rachel raised an eyebrow.

"No, we aren't! Is that really the only reason you didn't tell me about our son? Because of Kori?"

"You wanted her. You told me that night. You moaned for Kori and my name was still Rachel. It's always been Rachel." She couldn't stand to look at the man she used to consider her best friend anymore.

"Rae… I didn't mean to. You know I didn't mean to."

Rachel's glare came back at him, full force. "Really? Obviously I knew that, since I left for England with out son without telling you."

Richard rubbed the back of his neck. "So, maybe I should have explained a bit better."

"Did you honestly not even notice?"

Richard cocked his head at her. "Notice what?"

Rachel shook her head and began wiping her eyes furiously. She tried to stop the tears from coming, and couldn't stand to let him see her cry. "Just take me home, Richard."

She could hear him sigh, and she stood up quickly. She grabbed her jacket and walked quickly out of the restaurant, anywhere to get away from him. Rachel began to walk, but she didn't know exactly where she was going. She hasn't been back here in years…

Richard was running behind her. He knew that if he lost her again, this would be the last time he ever saw her or his son. Richard caught up to Rachel in a matter of seconds, and turned her toward him. His arms enveloped her into a hug, and Rachel broke down completely. He used his thumbs to wipe the tears from her eyes, which slowly met his. Richard watched her eyes fall to his lips and his fell to hers. They slowly met in a passionate embrace, softly, as if remembering what used to happen, what should have happened. Rachel pulled away and stared at him, Richard's hands now holding her face.

Rachel swallowed hard, waiting for him to say something, or better yet, do something. Richard pulled away from her gaze and saw a newer hotel built recently a couple of blocks away. Rachel saw where he was looking and nodded at him. They shared a smile until Rachel grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the hotel. Richard willingly followed her, and they entered the beautiful atmosphere.

Rachel could tell she was about to make a huge mistake, something she might regret tomorrow, but right now, she could care less about reality.

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A/N: I'll try and update soon!

~klrob