Title: Suprises

Author: Cece

Rating: PG

Summary: An unexpected visit leads to some secrets.

Disclaimer: I don't own friends.

Spoilers: None really: But this takes place before TOA The Beach.

Distribution: If you want it you can have it. Just let me know where it goes.

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[Shopping Mall]

(Phoebe and Monica are looking at clothes)

Mon: (excited) I have to have these pants!

Phoe: I want a pair too! We could dress alike.

Mon: Aww. Lets get a pair for Rachel too.

(Chloe walks in and goes to look around at some clothes.)

Phoe: Oh my god!

Mon: What!

Phoe: That woman over there is Chole.

Mon: Slept with Ross Chloe?

Phoe: Yeah.

(Phoebe and Monica are looking at her, she sees them and they look away.)

Mon: She saw us looking at her. (Chloe starts to walk over) Oh my god. She's coming over here.

Phoe: Just stay calm.

Chole: Hi. I'm Chloe.

Monica: (nervous) Umm..i'm mo...nana. Monana.

Chloe: Cool name.

Phoe: I'm Phoe..(Cut off by Monica)

Mon: Ursala ( Phoebe makes a discusted face) Her name is Ursala.

Chole: Ok. Well, I don't have many friends, so mabey you would like to get some coffee after shopping.

Mon: Sorry. We can't.

Phoe: Yeah. We have to meet our friends at central perk. (Monica glares at her and Phoebe has a "Uh oh")

Chloe: But isn't that a coffee place.

Mon: Park. Central park. (Chloe gives them a skeptical look.)

Mon: (nervous) Sorry. We have to go. (Monica and Phoebe run out of the mall.)

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[Central Perk]

(All is there but Ross, Phoebe and Monica. Rachel is in the chair. Chandler is on the sofa and joey is at the table.)

Rach: (tired) And then I had to stay late to do paper work.

Chan: All I do at my job is sit around all day while other people do the work. (Rachel stares at him) Sorry.

(Monica and Phoebe enter. They stand between Rachel and Chandler.)

Mon: You won't believe who we saw at the mall.

Joey: (excited) Santa!

(everyone looks at him.)

Chan: Joe, why would santa be at the mall, in JUNE.

Joey: (embarrased) (mumbles) It could happen.

Rach: Anyways, who did you see.

Mon: Ok. (looks at Phoebe) We saw Chloe.

Chan: Chloe.

Joey: Hot Chloe.

Rach: Slept with Ross Chloe.

Phoe: Yeah. That's the one.

Mon: And she came to talk to us.

Rach: What did she say?!

Mon: Well...I don't think she knew who we were. So we told her fake names.

Phoe: I'm Ursala. (discusted face)

Mon: Anyways, she wanted to get coffee but I said we couldn't and Phoebe said because we have to meet our friends at central perk. We tried to cover up but I don't think she bought it. So we ran out.

Rach: Phoebe. Why did you say that?

Phoe: I'm sorry. It just slipped out.

Chan: What if she comes here.

Rach: You think she would come?

Chan: Well, that is why I said it.

Joey: Man she's hot.

All girls: Joey.

Joey: Sorry. Thinking outloud.

(Chloe enters)

Chloe: Hey Monana and Ursala.(She stands right next to them.)

Chan: Oh no

Chloe: I thought I might see you guys here.

Mon: (fake) Great.

Chloe: (to Chan and Joey) I remember you too.

Chan: Hi Chloe. Long time no see.

Joey: How you doin.

(While all of this is going on Rachel is glaring at her)

Chloe: (to Rachel) Hi

Rach: (clodly) Hi. (Ross enters. He can't see Chloe's face so he doesn't know who it is)

Ross: (goes over to Mon and Phoebe) Monica, Phoebe. Didn't you here me calling your name down the street.

(Everyone is looking umcomfortable)

Chloe: I thought your names were Monana and Ursala.

(They both are glaring at him. Ross is confused.)

(Chloe turns to see Ross)

Ross: (shocked) Oh my god.

Chloe: Ross?!! How have you been.

Ross: (still shocked) Chloe hi. I'm...I'm fine.

(Rachel is looking at them and Ross looks down.)

Chloe: I haven't seen you in a long time. Did things work out between you and your girlfriend.

Ross: (softly) Uh... not really.

(By now everyone is looking uncomfortable . Especially Ross and Rachel.)

Chloe: (sympathy) I'm sorry. I hoped you would have worked it out. I felt bad for taking advantage of you that night. You

were really upset and drunk. (pause). Was I the reason she didn't except your proposal. (Ross's has a look of horror on his face, everyone has stunned/shocked faces.)

Rach: (hurt) You were going to propose to me?!!!

Ross: Rachel please let me explain.

Chloe: (surprised) Your Rachel. (to Ross) You didn't tell her. (he shakes his head) (to herself) Now I get the icy looks. (to everyone) I better go. I'm sorry about everything that happen with you both. (she leaves)

Rach: (teary eyed) I have to go. (Gets up)

Ross: Rachel wait. (she leaves)

Mon: When were going to propose?

Ross: (depressed) I wanted to on our anniversiry, but we kept fighting. Then there was the Chloe inncident.

Chan: Why didn't you tell us.

Ross: I didn't want anyone to know. I didn't think I would ever see Chloe again. Thats the only reason I told her.

Joey: Would I have been the best man?

Ross: (ignoring Joey) What am I going to do guys. I didn't want Rachel to find out because I knew she would be hurt.

Phoe: Just go find her and explain it all.

Mon: Pheebs is right Ross.

Ross: Ok.

Chan: Good luck. (Ross exits)

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(M&R, Rach is in her room crying. Ross enters and knocks on her door)

Rach: (wipes her tears) Come in.

(Ross enters her room and closes the door)

Ross: Rachel I'm sorry.

Rach: Why didn't you tell me Ross?

Ross: Rach...we had broken up...and I didn't want you to be hurt. I wanted to tell you but is was to hard. (pause) I figured it wouldn't do any good. I didn't want to cause more pain for any of us.

Rach: Just answer me this.

Ross: Ok.

Rach: Did you keep the ring.

(Ross looks down)

Ross: Yes. (Rach looks even sadder.)

Ross: (goes and hugs her) I didn't mean for any of this to happen like this. I never meant to hurt you. Rach....I'm sorry for eveything I put you through. I just couldn't give the ring up.

Rach: (dazed) I could have been your wife right now if we had just worked things out. (lets go of her)

Ross: You would have said yes.

Rach: Of course I would have. I love you.

Ross: You still love me?

Rach: I uh-I..

(Before she could finish her sentence Ross leans over and kisses her.)

Ross: I still love you Rach. I always will. (looks into her eyes)

Rach: (emotional) I love you too. And-and I now see how much I want you in my life...forever. ( The embrace for a more passionate kiss.)

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[Central Perk]

Mon: What do you think is happening.

Chan: I don't know. I still can't believe he was going to propose to Rachel.

Phoe: I wish they had worked it out.

Mon: I know. She would have been my sister-in-law.

Joey: They were a great couple.

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[Ross's Apt. Hours later, at night]

(R&R are there.)

(They are sitting on the couch talking and cuddiling)

Ross: Mabey we should go to dinner to celebrate us getting back together.

Rach: (smiles) I'd love to. (she looks down and the back at Ross) Ross.

Ross: Yeah sweety.

Rach: I was wondering, do you still have the ring?

Ross: (softly) Yeah. You sure you want to see it.

Rach: I'm sure. (He goes into his bedroom. A couple of minutes he comes out.)

Ross: Okay. Here it is. (it's in a little white box) (sits next to her)

(She opens it and there is a very bueatiful platinum setting, with two round diamond accents for a larger 1ct. diamond. It looks very expensive.)

Rach: Oh my god. It's so bueatiful.This must have cost you a fortune.

Ross: it did. (chuckles)

(She puts it on and is getting teary eyed)

Rach: You spent all that money for nothing.

Ross: No Rach. I wouldn't say that. That ring got us back together. And I got to see that beautiful look on your face when you saw it. I thank that ring. (pause) Umm......you can keep it if you want.

Rach: Oh Ross. I don't know.

Ross: I want you to have it. I've had it long enough. (smiles) It's your turn now. And who knows, mabey one day it'll finally be used for it's purpose.

Rach: (she places it back in the box and kisses him very passionately) (breaking) Let's go tell the guy's now.

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[M&R]

(R&R enter kissing)

All: Oh my god.

Mon: Are you two back together.

Rach: Yes. For good this time.

Phoe: (excited) See. You guys are destined to be together. Like lobsters.

Ross: Yes we are Pheebs.

Chan: This is great you guys. Were all happy again.

(Monica goes to hug Rachel. She notices the the little white box.)

Mon: Whats that?

Rach: (smiling) It's the engagement ring.

Pheo: Lets see! (everyone gathers to see it. Rachel shows them.) Wow!

Rach: Exactly my reaction.

Mon: That's a lot of diamonds.

Chan: (to Ross) You must have spent like a million dollars.

Joey: Are you guys getting married.

Ross: No. Well, not yet. (Rachel smiles at him) I just thought Rachel should have it.

Mon: That is so sweet.

Ross: Well, we have to go everyone.

Rach: See you guys later. (everyone says there goodbyes, and R&R exit)

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[Ross's Apt.]

(R&R are in bed cuddling)

Rach: This feels so good. I've missed you.

Ross: (running his fingers through her hair) I missed you too. You've made my life perfect Rach.

Rach: (touched) Aww. You've made my life perfect too. (they start kissing)

The End