Prescription for Love
Summary: A shy girl from Long Island comes to New York to pursue her career as a pharmacist. She meets a handsome macho pharmacist who helps her achieve her dreams. However, things don't go the way she planned as she falls for this man. Not only does she falls for his character, she falls for him as an actor.
A/N: So, in the episode The One In Barbados, there is an uncut scene where two pharmacists recognised Joey from DOOL and he tells them that they (him and Rachel) are in a new movie and they need to learn about "pharmacing". Rachel said that the movie is called "Prescription for Love". "I'm shy at first but then I take off my glasses and become sexy, you know. And there's some nudity, but it's very tastefully done"
And so I took this idea and decided to write a story about Rachel and Joey as actors who don't know each other but meet to film this movie and from there they start to develop feelings for one another. It already sounds pretty cute! All of the characters are included but the setting is different. I hope you readers will enjoy this one! Please leave a review to let me know what you think.
Lots of love, Wendy
Pairing: Mainly J&R & I may or may not pair MC depending how the story flows.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters, be pretty cool if I did but I don't. Except the ones I made up :)
Rachel's POV
As I hung up the phone as Eric, my agent finished talking I let out a little squeal of excitement. I cannot believe it. I've got the part! I have tried so hard to get to where I am and this is going to be so huge for my career. I have always thought leaving Barry at the wedding and coming to New York I would get myself a career in fashion. I love fashion, I surely do but when I saw that flyer at Central Perk about a small part in a new Soap Opera Why Don't You Love Me, I didn't even think twice and went for it. Surely I thought, I had no experience in acting or what so ever, but I got the part and now here I am, Rachel Karen Green on the cover of Soap Opera Digest. Thank god I have quitted my job as a waitress, I was terrible at it. I was only terrible at it because I absolutely hated it.
Prescription For Love was the new movie. Eric said the female lead role-plays a shy girl from Long Island who comes to New York to pursue her career as pharmacist. She meets this male pharmacist who helps her achieve this dream but slowly does she develop feelings for him. It sounds like one of that typical romance movie, but y'know what? I honestly don't care cause I am the female lead role!
Although, it does seem like a movie that speaks about my life, well not my love life. I am no pharmacist but I am from Long Island and did come to New York to pursue my career but that was not the point. It was said that this movie was going to be a hit. Without second thought, I accepted the audition.
As I made my way towards the studio, I wondered who had the male lead. Today we were meeting with the producer and writer to discuss about the movie and what they expected from us. I have to say I was feeling extremely nervous. I have done small parts in movies, but this, this was huge! All right I sound ridiculous but I can't help myself.
I knocked on the door and was kindly greeted by one of the producer. I don't remember seeing him at the audition. He approached me as I walk through the door.
"Hi, you must be Rachel?" he said warmly as he shake my hand firmly.
"Hi, yes that's me" I replied nervously while making sure I gave a nice yet firm handshake.
"I didn't meet you at the audition, but I'm Dave Lynch one of the producers for this movie. Please come in" he pushed the door wider.
"Thank you, nice to meet you Dave"
"So, make yourself comfortable, the writers and other actors should be here shortly" he said as he closed the door behind him.
"Great, may I ask who will be playing the male lead?" I nervously touched my hair and waited for his response.
"Oh, Eric didn't tell you?" he said with a confused facial expression.
"No, I haven't heard anything" well that wasn't the truth. It was because I hung up the minute he said I got the part for this movie. At that moment Dave's phone started ringing.
"Sorry, will you just excuse me for a second?" I nodded my head and he was out the door.
Well this was great. I sat myself down at the end of the table as I waited for more people to arrive. I glanced at my watch. 5 minutes till 10.30 am. I let out a small breath. They did say to meet at 10.30 at the studio and I wondered why no one was here yet. I lightly tapped my fingers on the table to entertain myself. Next thing you know, I hear a click and the door was opened. It did make me jump out of my thoughts and as soon as I turned and focused who was at the door, I felt like my heart skipped a beat. J-j-Joey Tribbiani! That is Joey, Joey Tribbiani. He's from Days of Our Lives! Oh my god, what is he doing here? Was it just me or the room was getting hot? He closed the door behind him but keep his eyes locked onto mine. He glanced quickly around the room and I could see in his eyes that he had noticed I was the only one here. What should I do? I can't just sit here and do nothing. Without further thinking, I got up from my seat. I smiled at him and when I found his eyes again, I slowly approached him.
"Hi, I'm Rachel, Rachel Green" did that sound too cheerful, never mind. I placed my hand out to shake his.
"Hi, nice to meet you. You're from Why Don't You Love Me, you play Ally Hastings. I love your work! I'm Joey, Joey Tribbiani" he shook my hand and smiled. Wow, that is one charming smile.
"Oh thank you, and yes I know who you are." I let out a small laugh. "Dr Drake Ramoray. I love Days of Our Lives" okay, I hope that didn't sound too creepy. But if I am entirely honest, I love Dr Drake Ramoray… Well Days of Our Lives I mean.
"Thanks. So you're here for the movie?" he asked.
"Yes, I'm playing Jennifer… the female lead" I said calmly. However, the nerves get the best of me and I touched my hair, trying to casually fixed it.
"Oh! That's right. My agent told me that but I forget. That's great, I'm playing Matt" he says. I smiled at his response. At one point, I felt like although he was looking a lot at me. Was there something on my face?
"Anyway, would you like to sit down?" I stared at him as he gazed at the table and chair. And sighed in disappointment.
"Oh god, I'm sorry. Of course… No let me" he pulled out the chair for me and I voluntarily sit down. What a gentleman.
"Thank you" I said as I sit myself down.
Not long after we seated ourselves down, Dave returned and so did the other producer, director and writer.
The meeting did not go as long as I thought. They gave us our script and discuss the sort of requirements they want from us. Dave has said that we will start shooting next week until they have everything they need. However, one thing I found very odd during our meeting was I felt like someone was watching me. When I glanced around I would caught sight of Joey eyeing me. But the minute I was about to smile at him, he would dart his eyes away. Huh.
As I got up from my seat after thanking everyone for giving me this opportunity, I turned to the door to leave. However, as soon as I was about to walk myself out of the room, I felt someone tapping on my shoulder. As I turned around there he stood smiling at me. I look at Joey as I waited for him to say something.
"Hey Rachel, I want to say I can't wait to work with you on this movie" he said and immediately smiled sheepishly. Aww, he's nervous.
"Oh" I said as I moved out into the doorway letting the others walk through. Joey followed and approached me as I opened my mouth to speak again. "Neither can I, I can't wait to see how it will turn out" I smiled at him. Just when I was about to tell him I needed to leave, he took a step closer.
"I was just wondering… would you like to go out for a drink?" I was taken aback but before I could think he interrupted my thoughts.
"Y'know just to get to know each other a little better. After all we will be spending the next couple of weeks shooting the movie" he said shyly. Not like I was going to lie, he did quite look rather cute while being so nervous.
"Oh, uhmm… yeah sure. I would love too" I quickly take out my pen inside my clutch bag. "Do you mind?" As I look at his script, giving him the hint if I could write my number on it.
"No, not at all" he said as he hands me his script. I quickly write my number and hand it back to him.
"This is my number, actually it's my best friend. I'm still sharing the apartment with her but yeah" I said quickly and smiled at him.
"Great, I'll give you a call. Great to meet you Rachel, I got to go now. Have plans with a friend"
"Oh, that's okay. So do I, so I'll see you soon then? Bye Joey" I reached my hand out to him and shook it firmly.
"Likewise, have a good day Rachel" he said charmingly and turns to leave. I watched him as he walks away. Slowly do I find my eye dropping a little low and I am staring at an inappropriate place. Oh my, not that bad. I shake my head and look around to see if anyone was looking but no one was around. So I make my way out of the studio, on my way to meet up with my best friend, Monica.
Joey's POV
Oh my god. I cannot believe this. I got the part! I actually got the part for a new movie! Yes! Well if I'm entirely honest, I have absolutely no idea what this movie is about but I am so excited. As long as I got the lead then the next part is easy, remembering the lines and acting. That's what I know I am good at. Being part of Days of Our Lives had been incredible but I honestly, I wanted to expand my acting career more. Thank God I have Estelle, she had been such a wonderful agent. Her smoking and crackled voice is somewhat annoying but hey, she is the reason I have a wonderful career so I ain't complaining.
She had called and arranged an audition – as she always does. I think it the movie is called Prescription for… Love? Anyway, I went to the audition and long story short I got a call back and they said they were pleased with my audition and offered me the part!
And so, today I have a meeting with the director, producers you name it!
Making my way up the studio, hoping I wasn't late I bumped into this man who was on the phone. I wasn't too sure if I should let myself in the room but it would be best to wait for him. After a minute or two, he ends his call and turn towards my direction. Realising he was going for a handshake, I nervously reach out to grab his hand.
"Hi, I'm Dave Lynch. Joey Tribbiani?" he said as he shook my hand.
"Yes, that's me. Nice to meet you Dave" I replied.
"I'm one of the producers for this movie, I wasn't at the audition but so great to have you here"
"The pleasure is all mine. I hope I'm not late?" I said nervously.
"No no, you're just in time. We're still waiting for a few more people. They should be here shortly, but please make yourself comfortable" he pointed towards the room ahead. "Rachel Green is already inside" he smiled.
"Great, thanks" I replied as I made my way to the door.
Rachel Green? That name, sounded very familiar. As I reached out for the doorknob and opened the door, no surprises I see a woman sitting at the table. It seem as though the sound of the door made her jump and when she turned around and my eyes met hers, I completely went numb. Woah. Sh-she is beautiful. I quickly jumped out of my thoughts and closed the door behind me. However, my eyes seem to be locked with hers. I glance around the room pretending to see if anyone else was here, obviously not.
Before I could approach her, she jumped out of her seat and started to walk towards my direction while wearing a huge smile on her face.
She introduced herself and suddenly it hit me, like a ton of bricks. She's Ally Hastings from Why Don't You Love Me! That's why the name sounded so familiar, Rachel Green. I believed she was on the cover of the Soap Digest just recently. Wow. Just wow.
God, I'm trying so hard to not use my catchphrase right now… How you doin'. No, she seems too nice to be hit on, I can't do that to her.
Turned out she's playing the female role, Jennifer in this movie. That's right, Estelle did mentioned about it but it completely slipped my mind. I can't help but kept my eyes locked onto her. She's so captivating it's insane! Control yourself Joseph.
"Anyway, would you like to sit down?" she asked. Oh God, what an idiot I am, for letting a woman ask me whether I want to take a seat. As I apologised to her, I quickly pulled out the chair to make up my mistake of not asking sooner. She thanked me and got me at awed.
After a few minutes of light conversation, the directors, producers and everyone else arrived and we went down to business. If I was entirely honest, no I wasn't paying as much attention as I should have. Every time I did, I was distracted by someone… Rachel. My eyes seem to focused on her a lot and I took every chance I could to look at her. God if she knew, I would look like a massive creep. Unfortunately, she does.
Embarrassed by my action I look away instantly before allowing myself to blush and look straight in her green- no wait blue eyes. Joey, Joey, Joey.
When the meeting was over, and seeing Rachel was ready to leave, I told myself this is it. I should ask her. Not ask her out but y'know for coffee. After all we are going to be seeing each other a lot and I would love to build a good relationship with her on set. I let out a small breath and tapped her shoulder. I am positive she was surprised and as soon as that head turned around I was already wearing a smile.
"Hey Rachel, I want to say I can't wait to work with you on this movie" God why am I so nervous? I am always confident when asking girls out, but why was I so nervous around this one?
She moved out into the hallway and I followed as I let people walk out the room. Just ask her, I hear my conscience telling me.
"I was just wondering… would you like to go out for a drink?" I calmly said. I waited patiently for her reply. I feared she was taken back by the sudden question. Was that too straightforward or too early? Maybe I should have not asked. Quick, cover it up with something else. Just to get to know each other. That's it!
"Oh, uhmm… yeah sure. I would love too" she replied and quickly opened her clutch bag trying to find something. Phew. She took out a pen and gazed at my script book. Oh great, she's writing her number!
Glancing over the number, I believe this is the cue for me to leave. Thankfully I had plans to see Chandler so there was no lying to her. As we said our goodbyes, I walked away feeling rather happy. Happy because of this new movie and happy because I just got Rachel's phone number! I honestly cannot wait to work with her.