 In the episodes following the break up , Rachel and Ross are initially hostile towards each other . The <unk> continue to harbor feelings for each other . During a beach house vacation with their friends , Rachel and Ross briefly reconcile when he ends his relationship with Bonnie ( Christine Taylor ) , only to break up once again due to a disagreement . During season four , Rachel dates her customer Joshua ( Tate <unk> ) , while Ross dates her boss ' niece Emily ( Helen <unk> ) , to whom he eventually gets engaged . <unk> , Rachel proposes to recent <unk> Joshua , frightening him off . Rachel indirectly contributes to the demise of Ross and Emily 's relationship when he accidentally <unk> Rachel 's name while exchanging their wedding vows . Ross ultimately divorces a jealous Emily , choosing his friendship with Rachel instead . 
