A fanfiction might explore how Rachel's pregnant belly affects her relationship with Ross. They could have tender moments where Ross gently touches her belly and talks to the unborn baby. There could also be some tension as they discuss things like baby names and future living arrangements, all while Rachel's pregnant belly is a constant reminder of the big changes coming in their lives.
Definitely Ross. Given their past, it would be a natural progression in a fanfiction. But don't rule out a random encounter. What if Rachel had a one - night stand with a famous fashion photographer? That would bring a whole new level of scandal and drama to the story. And then there's always the possibility of it being an old acquaintance from high school who re - enters her life just at the wrong or right time, depending on how you look at it, and ends up being the father.
Ross would probably be really shocked and a bit jealous at first. He might have a hard time accepting it. Phoebe would be super excited and would probably offer to be like a spiritual guide for the baby. Chandler would make a lot of jokes about it, but deep down he'd be happy for them. Monica would be practical and start planning things like baby showers and making sure Rachel has all the right things for the pregnancy.
A more heart - warming idea for fanfiction could be that Rachel's pregnant belly becomes a symbol of hope for the group. Maybe at a time when they are all facing some personal or professional setbacks, the impending arrival of the baby gives them a new perspective. They all start to focus on the positive aspects of new life and the future, and Rachel's pregnant belly is at the center of this transformation. Her friends could start doing things like painting the nursery together or throwing her a really special baby shower.
A fanfic could start with Rachel looking at herself in the mirror while wearing the red top and being pregnant. She could be reminiscing about how her life has changed. The red top might have been a gift from Ross, which adds a sentimental touch to the story.
One plot idea could be Rachel's pregnancy journey being full of comical misunderstandings. For example, the friends might misinterpret her pregnancy cravings as a new fad diet. Another could be that she has a difficult pregnancy and the friends rally around her in different ways, like Joey trying to cheer her up with his bad acting stories. And a third idea is that she discovers something unexpected about the baby's father during the pregnancy, which adds a layer of drama.
One idea could be that they face challenges from their families. Maybe Jesse's family has certain expectations for their future and how they'll raise the baby, which causes some tension between them. And Rachel's friends might have different opinions on her pregnancy, adding more drama to the story.
One idea for this fanfiction could be that Rachel is pregnant and wearing a red top when she has an important doctor's appointment. The red top makes her stand out and she gets a lot of looks. But she's so focused on the health of her baby. Her pregnancy could also be a time when she reconciles with an old friend from her past who is moved by seeing her in this new state.
Often, the fanfiction might focus on how Rachel deals with the physical and emotional changes during pregnancy. She could be worried about how it will impact her long - term goals in the law firm. There might be scenarios where she has to prove herself even more to her colleagues to show that her pregnancy won't hold her back.
There could be a scenario where Rachel had a job - related issue during the Fourth of July. Maybe she had to work extra hours at Ralph Lauren and missed out on some of the fun with her friends. Or perhaps she met someone new at a Fourth of July event that led to some interesting interactions in later episodes. But this is all just guessing as the details are a bit hazy.