The New Beginning - The Story of Ross and Rachel

The One Before Hawaii

Today is Wednesday, the day before their flight to Hawaii, three days before their marriage. Rachel got her job back at Ralph Lauren thanks to some guy named 'Ron' and they moved to the 3 bedroom and 2 bath apartment of their dream two weeks ago, but they still have boxes lying around the house and the house still haven't fully furnished. Ever since Ross proposed to Rachel, she has been very busy to plan their wedding with her maid of honor, Phoebe, that she never finish unpacking their stuff. While she was packing for her, Ross's ,and Emma's stuff for Hawaii, suddenly the phone rang.

"Hello? Yes, this is she." Rachel answered the phone and put it between her ear and shoulders as she continue to pack.

"I'm sorry to disturb you Rach, It's me Mark."

"Oh hey Mark I was about to call you and I am so sorry about what happened with Paris. I mean, I'm sorry I got you into trouble. But I have to do this you know, I can't leave New York and move across the globe leaving him behind. "

"Look, it's okay Rach. If I were you, I probably do the same thing. That is not the reason why I call you today. "

"I call you because I need your advice.", he continued.

" Okay, I'm listening, what is it Mark?"

"It's about my wife, you know the one I tell you before. "

"Yeah, your wife who just gave birth to your twins." She replied

"Well, a few days ago we had this huge fight and I might have said something and the next thing I knew she's gone with the twins. I think she came home to her parent's house in Queens. To make it worse I have this huge project that I need to deal in Paris. I can't just leave it all behind. What do you think I should do? I really have no one to talk to about this. I could really use your advice. "

"Mark, if you really love your family you have to fight for it no matter what it cost. "

"Even when my job is on the line? " He asked

"If you asked me, yes, even your job is on the line. You can always find a new job, it may not as glamorous as the one you're leaving behind, but you can never replace your family. Go there and apologize to her. She must be having a hard time dealing with everything and the twins. "

"You know what, I think you're right. I'm gonna take the first flight back to New York. Thank you so much Rach. And congratulations on the wedding"

"Well, good luck Mark! " Rachel then hanged up the phone and continued to pack.

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Later that evening.

Ross came home from his work at NYU to an empty house. Rachel went out to buy some stuff and pick up Emma at her mom's. He then put down his coat, grab a glass of water then listen to the answering machine.

Beep

"Hey Rach, it is me, Mark. I really appreciate what you said earlier. Infact now I'm about to board my plane to New York. Really, thanks! "

"What was that about? " He puzzled. The door suddenly opened. It was Rachel with their daughter, Emma. She carried a bunch of stuff while pushing Emma in her stroller. She then put sleeping Emma in her crib and then came toward Ross.

"Hey honey. What is wrong? You look weird. Are you sick or something?" She asked

"Well, you tell me about it. Why the hell Mark thanking you for something and why is he on his plane to New York? Isn't he already have a wife and babies? Is that not enough for him? Did he want you as well? "

"Wow easy there Ross. It is not what you think. He did called me earlier today. But he is NOT going back to New York to see me. He and his wife had a huge fight and she flied back to New York. That is why he is coming here, to apologize to his wife. He just thanked me for the advice I gave him. "

Ross sit in the couch in silence, he is both embarrassed by his jealousy and yet felt a sense of relief.

Rachel sit down next to Ross and put her hands into his hands and then looked him in the eye.

"Ross.. You have to stop being jealous anytime I talk to other man you know..You do know I love you most right? "

"I know.. It's just.. " He left out a sigh.

"It's just what Ross?"

"I mean who am I kidding? I'm just this geek paleontologist with a huge obsession with dinosaurs..and you.. I mean any straight man are drooling over you. You are incredibly pretty and smart and funny. Sometimes I just can't believe you would choose me over those man. "

Rachel put her hand into his chest.

"Awww that is actually really sweet.. But Ross, out all the man I've been seeing, or even all the man ever exist, if I have to choose one to become my forever husband I would choose you over and over again. I love you the most. In fact I'm going to proof you how much I love you.. Tonight.." She smirked.

"Well you better keep that promises. " He chuckled.