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“I heard you and my brother were going out on Saturday”
“Did he tell you?”
“Chandler mentioned something.” Replied Monica
“Oh, well Ross has had a crush on me for a while.”
“You know about that?”
“He’s pretty obvious about it.”
“Is that wise, going for dinner.”
“Why, are you jealous?”
“No.”
“Anyway, it’s only dinner.”
“Maybe for you.” Replies Monica
“What does that mean?”
“I’m just saying, you may see it as just a dinner. But does he feel the same way.”
The door swings open and Chandler enters.
“Morning.”
Rachel quietly slips back to her room.
“So why so chipper this morning.”
“I have a date tonight.”
“How did that happen.”
Chandler looks at her.
“I’m just kidding, what’s she like.”
“She’s…”
Chandler looks towards Rachel’s door.
“I’m sorry.”
“What?” asks Monica
“Did I interrupt something?”
“No…not really.”
Meanwhile in Rachel’s room.
Rachel dials a number.
‘Hey.’
‘Hi, can we talk?’
‘Sure what’s up?’ replies Ross
‘In person.’
‘Ok, do you want me to come over.’
‘No, I’ll come to you…give me 20.’ Replies Rachel
‘OK.’
5 minutes later Rachel comes out of her room.
“You going to work.”
“No, I’m just popping out for a bit.”
Rachel arrives at Ross’s place 15 minutes late.
She knocks on the door.
Ross opens the door and Rachel steps in sitting on the couch.
“Do you want a drink?”
“No I’m fine.”
Ross sits next to Rachel on the couch.
“I have to cancel.”
“You could have told me that over the phone.”
“The thing is…”
“You don’t want to do this at all do you.”
Rachel shakes her head.
“I’m sorry, Ross you’re an amazing guy.”
“Is there someone else.” Askes Ross
Rachel nods.
“Barry?”
“Definitely not.” Replies Rachel
“I didn’t know you were seeing anyone.”
“I’m not, I thought we were getting somewhere, but…the feelings aren’t mutual.”
“What happened?”
“We slept together.”
“And?”
“And nothing.” Replies Rachel
“You’re in love with her.”
“What?”
“You’re in love.” Ross replies
Rachel nods.
“You shouldn’t rule things out.”
“I don’t think anything is going to happen between us”
“Maybe, maybe not…I’m just saying, tomorrow’s another day.” Replies Ross
Rachel smiles.
"Thanks for being so nice about this,"
"I just want you to be happy Rachel,"
The next Monday everyone is eating dinner at Monica and Rachel's.
“How was your date?”
“We didn’t end up going.”
“How come?”
Ross shrugs.
“I don’t think its going to work out between us.”
“Why?” asks Monica
“Can we talk outside.”
“Ok.”
They go outside.
“I’m giving you my blessing.”
“For what.” Asks Monica
“That night wasn’t a mistake was it.”
“What do you mean?”
“You love her too, don’t you.”
“I…”
“You need to tell her the truth.”
“What about you?” replies Monica
“She loves you.”
“Ross I…”
“It’s ok, I’m…fine, I will be fine.”
Monica hugs Ross.
“Now go and tell that girl you love her.
When Ross and Monica go back inside Rachel comes to the kitchen.
“Everything ok?”
Monica nods.
She grabs Rachel by the shoulders pulling her into a kiss.
They pull away seconds later.
“I love you too.”