Important note: Okay, here's an other version of TO With Or Without You (Part IV) because I found the end so lame and boring. I changed just the end a bit and now the story is completly different! This is not the last part and the continutation of this one will come soon. I hope you like this one, too. Pleas write down your comments. Okay, now read this one and enjoy it. For those who read TOWOWY (finale): The whole story except from there, where Ross finished his speech is the same, so you just have to read the end of this one.

TO With Or Without You  (Part IV))



Those characters belong to Crane, Bright and Kauffman productions, WB, NBC.....This fanfic is just for fun and I don't make any money with them.

This fanfic is like my last two a continuation so you have to read the other parts for getting the story :)  At the wedding of Chandler and Monica, Rachel and Ross had a Bonus Night together. But then Ross was away for 2 months and in this time Rachel realised how much she loves him and she also founds out that she's pregnant with Ross baby. Now Ross comes back and Rachel has to tell him about the baby.....


Scene:
The other day at C&M's. Everybody's there except for Ross and Rachel.

Joey: Hey, Ross will be here in a few minutes, so wheres Rachel?

Chandler: Honey, do you know where Rachel is?

Monica's in the kitchen preparing something.

Monica: She had to go somewhere because of work. But she said, she will be back in an hour that means she'll be back soon.

~We can see them all sitting on the couch and watching something on TV. Suddenly the door opens and Ross enters.~

Monica:  Ross, my big brother. (runs to him and hugs him) How're you??

Ross: Great to see you, little sister. I'm doing fine.

Joey/Chandler: Hey man, great your back / Nice to see you! (they all hug)

Phoebe: Now it's my turn. Hey Ross, we missed you so much (she hugs him).

Ross: Me too...

Joey: So, tell us....how was it?

Ross: Oh well, it wasn't that bad.

Phoebe: And how was Vancouver?

Ross: Great, really a nice city but I'm glad to be back. (he looks around and doesn't find what he's looking for) Where's Rachel?

Monica: She'll be here soon. She has something to do 'cause of work.

Ross: ( a bit disappointed) Oh...okay then, I'll give you your present.

Chandler: Cool, presents! (he starts dancing around "chandler like" you know)

Ross: (laughs a bit while watching him) Hey man, calm down. It's nothing special you'll see.

~About an hour later we see Rachel coming up the stairs obviously nervous.~

Rachel thinking: Oh my god, when do I have to tell him?...Okay...breath Rache, you'll survive this! And it's just Ross...just Ross...

She stands in front of the door, takes a deep breath and closes her eyes while she opens the door. Then she enters the apartment.

Phoebe: Oh, here you are!

Joey: What took you so long?

Rachel: Uh, don't ask. It's just work.

Monica:(smiles at her) There's somebody waiting for you!

Rachel: So where is he?

Monica: He's on the balcony but he seems to be a bit different. But..that's maybe just because of ....

Rachel: It's okay Mon, I'll see...

Monica: So, will you tell him about...you know..

Rachel: No! No....not yet. Oh my god, Monica help me, I'm so nervous.  (they look in each other eyes abd then Monica smiles)

Monica: I'm so happy, I'm gonna be an aunt!

Rachel just smiles and then slowly goes to the balcony where Ross is. He doesn't notice her.

Rachel: (in a slow but sweet voice) Hey you, stranger...

Ross quickly turns around and smiles a lot as he sees Rachel.

Ross: Oh my god, Rachel (he goes to her and they hug for a long time and they hold each other very tight. A tear rolls down Rachels cheek but she quickly wipes it so Ross doesn't notice. After a while Rachel breaks the hug.

Rachel: How're you?

Ross: Now, I'm really happy (both smile at each other) It's great to see you, Rach. I missed you so much (he suddenly remembers the night with Jennifer and his smile disappiers)

Rachel: Yeah, I missed you, too!

Awkward silence. Then Ross breaks it.

Ross: Oh, I got you something, too! Here's a ticket for the U2 concert in two weeks and the whole gang will be there, too!

Rachel: Wow, I love U2.

Ross: (smiles) I know.

Rachel: You didn't have to...well...thank you very much!

Ross: You're welcome (pause) So, I have to go and pick up Ben. I missed my son so much. (He kisses her cheek and then leaves)

Rachel just stands on the balcony and touches her cheek where Ross she kissed before and closes her eyes. Scene fades out



 

A slow song starts to play in the backround ( you can chose one) and we see some scenes from the next two weeks. Here we go.

First scene:
We are at C&M's. Just Rachel and Monica are there talking. It's obviously that they are talking about Ross and the baby. They laugh and then get more serious. Then Monica takes Rachels hand and just hold it for a while. Rachel seems to be very happy and camera fades out.


Second scene:
We are at J&R's. The boys are there. Ross told them about the night with Jennifer and they look in disbelieve. Ross starts to argue but Chandler and Joey doens't look very impressed. The songs's now a bit slower so we can hear they talking.

Chandler: But how could you...

Joey: I don't get it.

Ross: But I didn't do anything.....did I?

The song's now louder and we see Ross with his hands on his vace and camera fades out.


Third scene:
We are at the hospital. Monica and Rachel are there in a room and Rachel's lying on a bed. The doctor beside her is making a sonogram.
Rachel and Monica are both looking at the TV screen and smile.

Monica: I'm gonna be an aunt!

Rachel: Yeah, and I'm gonna be a mom.

Camera fades out.


Forth scene:
We are at Ross' office ( *note: I don't know if he has an office at NYU) He's writing something when the phone starts ringing. He looks at it and then slowly takes it. Then he suddenly gets this shocked look.

Ross: Don't call me ever again! I said it's over!!!

He quickly hangs up the phone and he storms out as the camera fades out.


Fifth scene: Everybody's at central perk drinking coffee and talking. Phoebe looks at her watch, says something and the girls stands up and goes. Then we see the boys talking and Ross tells them about the call.

Joey: She called you??

Chandler: And what did you say?

Camera fades out.


Sixth scene:
We are with the girls on a shoping tour. They are all looking for a dress for the concert as they pass by a baby-store. Rachel stops and looks through the window and then smiles and touches her belly. Then Phoebe turns around.

Phoebe: That's maybe the wrong place for a dress for you.

Rachel: (ironic) Pheebs, sometimes you are so funny.


Seventh scene:
We are in Rachels bedroom. The girls are there fitting on their dresses. Song fades out.

Monica: (as she sees Rachel in her dress) Oh my god, Rachel. You look gorgeous!

(*note: I know, Rachel's now 11 weeks pregnant and normally you can't see anything but here you can say that she put on a little weight)

Rachel: ( a bit angry) Argh...Monica. I look horrible! I'm fat and I'm sick!

Monica: Oh Rachel, shut up. You look great.

Phoebe: I totally agree with Monica. You look beautiful!

Rachel: (now touched) Awww... thank you guys. It's just I don't feel that way, you know.

Monica: Rachel, just enjoy this evening. And by the way, today is the best time to tell Ross...

Phoebe:(a bit confused) Tell him what?

Monica looks at Rachel who looks at her. Then Rachel looks at Phoebe and then down.

Rachel: Pheebs....I'm pregnant.

Phoebe: (in shock but happy) Oh my god, Rachel!! (they hug) But who...how...where....when?

Rachel: Okay, I will tell you that later.

Phoebe: (looks at Rachel) So you're pregnant. (smiles) That's why!! Now it's clear.

Rachel: What?

Phoebe: Uhmm....nothing.

Rachel: C'mon, tell me. You think I'm fat, don't you? (Monica and Phoebe roll their eyes)

Scene fades out.


Scene:
We are in a big club. The room's full with round tables and chairs around them. There's a stage and everywhere are lights and the room is full of people. The whole gang is sitting on a table near the stage. They all are very well dressed. The guys wear suits, Chandler a gray one, Joey a white one and Ross a darkblue one. Phoebe's wearing a long violet dress and her hair's open. Monica's wearing a red dress and looks like at the wedding of Ross and Emily. And Rachel looks exactly like in TOW Monicas Thunder (black dress and her hair is open)

Monica: I'm so excited!!!

Rachel: Yeah, me too.

Joey: Ross, thanks very much for this evening. It's great that you're back! (Everybody agrees)

Slowly the light turns off and the light focus now on Bono from U2 who's now on stage. The audience applaud and then the concert begins with "beautiful day".

After an hour. The concert is still going on and they all enjoy it very much.

Phoebe: So, what do you think?

Joey: It's great.

Chandler: Yeah it is!

Monica: Rach, what do you think?

Rachel: I love it. There's nothing better than U2.

Joey: Hey, where's Ross? (They didn't notice that he disappeared 'cause they looked at the stage all the time)

Monica: Maybe he's on toilett.

Rachel looks around obviously worrying.

Monica: Rach? Did you already told him?

Rachel: (rolls her eyes) Mon, sweety, when should I??

Camera focus on Bono.

Bono: Okay listen...I have something to say.... (totally silence)  No, not I have something to say. Please welcome Mr. Ross Gellar.

Everybody starts clapping and we see the gang looking unbelievable.

Chandler: Oh my god, what is he doing there?

Joey: Singing?

Chandler: Ohhhh please not!

Rachel: Shut up!

We see a totally nervous Ross standing on stage with the microphon in one hand and in the other hand he holds a huge bunch of red roses.

Ross: uhm....hi.....my name is Ross, Ross Gellar and I'm here because (pause) ..because I have something to say to you....Rach (he looks at her who's completly in shock. She has her hands on her mounth, not believing what Ross is doing) Rach, I'm here to say that.....you're great! I missed you so much when I was in Vancouver, you can't imagine! And there's more....(Rachel's now nervous 'cause everybody's looking at her) Rachel Karen Green, I love you! I never stopped loving you, it's just....it took me so long to realise that and now....Rach, I love you like I never loved anyone before. You were the best thing that ever happend to me and...and I blew it...I'm a idiot, I know and I'm so sorry for that. For hurting you so bad.... And I also know that you can't forget what I did to you but maybe you can forgive me? (Rachel's now in tears) Rach, I love you so much and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want to live with you and not without you, so this song is just for you, the love of my life.....

We focus on Rachel who just sits there with teary eyes and her hands covers her mounth.

Rachel: (to herself) Oh god, I know you'll hate me for that but I can't...(she breaks down in tears and then storms out)

We focus back on Ross, who's still on stage but now he just stands there hurt and disappointed and his eyes are full of tears (aww..). He just stars at the door but then takes the microphone again.

Ross:(in a slow, shy and sad voice): Okay,....that's maybe what I deserve...
He looks down and then tears are rolling down his cheek. Bono who's standing next to him looks hurt, too and doesn't know what to say, so he just takes the microphone and starts singing "with or without you" . The Ross slowly goes down to the table. Now calm but with red eyes and he looks heartbroken. He just sits on a chair and looks in space.

Ross: I didn't expect that....(Monica goes to him and hugs him from behind.)

Chandler: No one did..

Monica: She needs time. I'm sure she loves you, too.

Ross: I wouldn't count on that.

Chandler: I totally agree with Monica. Just give her some time.

Phoebe: Yeah, especially now. (Monica shots her a look.)

Ross: What does that mean "especially now"? (looks a bit confused)

Monica: It's maybe too much for her. That you're back and ...what you said...what you did...

Ross: You think so?

Monica and Phoebe just nods.

Ross: I should go and find her. I have to talk to her.

Monica: No Ross, leave her alone. It's better, believe me.

Ross: (looks down) Yeah, maybe you're right. (pause) Okay , I go home 'cause there's nothing I can do then and I have to think about that,
             too.
Joey: See you then. (pause) Hey man, she'll be fine..(Ross just nods not really believe that)

Everybody: Bye, See ya, G'night

Ross leaves and the rest just stays there.

Phoebe: Poor Ross. He did the sweetest thing a man can do for a woman and Rachel....

Monica: Cut it Phoebe. Okay, now I have to and find Rachel.

Chandler: But you said....

Monica: (in a sexy voice) Yes honey, I love you, too (smiles at him and then kisses him gently)

Phoebe: I come with you

(they leave. Joey and Chandler just sit there)

Joey: Wow, this was harsh. Do you think Rachel doesn't love Ross anymore?

Chandler: Hey man, we're talking about Ross and Rachel. They always have to mess things up.

Joey: You're right. You know, I've never saw that before.

Chandler: What? What are you talking about (looks at him weirdly)

Joey: A man and a woman, they love each other more than anybody else, they're made for each other, they're soulmates (note: I had to put
          that here), but they can't live like a normal couple.
Chandler: Yeah, and they aren't even together....(gets a sad look)

Joey: Why do the have to act like this?..I mean....it could be so easy..(mimicing Ross) Rach, I love you, (mimicing Rachel) Ross, I love you,
           too. And then *bang* (claps the hands) they kiss and everything's allright.
Chandler: (makes a joke) You should perhaps change your profession! How about love-consultant?

Joey: (serious) You're right! I wasn't that succesful as an actor! (Chandler rolls his eyes)

Cut to outside, somewhere in a park near the club. Rachel sits there on a bench. Phoebe on the left and Monica on the right side. Phoebe strokes Rachels hair and Monica just holds her hands.

Phoebe: (worried)Rach, what's the matter?

Monica: Why are you so afraid?

Rachel just sobbs.

Monica: Awww, sweety, everythings gonna  be allright.

Phoebe: Monica's right, you'll see.

Rachel: How comes that I always have to run away....(covers her head with her hands)

Phoebe: (jokes) Maybe you should go jogging more often. (Rachel smiles a bit)

Monica: Hey Rach, are you okay?

Rachel: (in a slow voice) I...I don't know...

Monica: Serious, what are you going to do? I mean, he loves you and he's the father of your baby.

Rachel begins to cry softly.

Rachel: God Mon, I don't know...When he was there on stage and ....I heard all those things he said....I....I was scared..I was scared 'cause
              (pause, takes a deep breath) you know, I love him, god, I love him so much that it hurts (cries harder) and ...I want to be with him so
               badly, it's just the fact that when I'm with him there'll always be this fear to lose him....again. I can't live with this fear. I just can't...

Phoebe and Monica just hug her and camera slowly fades out.

Cuts to Ross. He's in his bedroom sitting on the bed and looking at the bunch of roses which are on the night table in a vase.

Ross: God Rach, why are you doing this to me? I love you so much. I thought you love me, too but Ii guess this time it's the end....I can't live that way....I hope you'll understand...I can't...

Scene fades out.

(Note: I put here the lyrics, too, 'cause tthis song's  soooo beautiful. God, I love this song..)

See the stone set in your eyes
See the thorn twist in your side.
I wait for you.
Sleight of hand and twist of fate
On a bed of nails she makes me wait
And I waitÖ without you

With or without you
With or without you.

Through the storm, we reach the shore
You gave it all but I want more
And I'm waiting for you

With or without you
With or without you.
I can't live with or without you.

And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give, and you give
And you give yourself away.

My hands are tied, my body bruised
She got me with nothing to win
And nothing else to lose.

And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give, and you give
And you give yourself away.

With or without you
With or without you
I can't live
With or without you.

With or without you
With or without you
I can't live
With or without you
With or without you.

To be continued....

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