"They're back!" Gunther thought, with spite and love at the same time. "They" were Monica, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, and Ross. "I hate Ross!" Gunther told himself as he and Rachel started to sit on the couch. As he watched the familiar group of friends sit on the red couch at The Central Perk, he realized Monica and Chandler were missing. At least Rachel was there. But where were Chandler and Monica?
" I miss Monica," Phoebe sighed. " And, no offense Ross, I'm surprised I just said that."
" Phoebe!" Rachel exclaimed. " She's one of your best friends!"
" What's wrong with my sister? " Ross asked.
" She's just so intense and shrill." Phoebe told Ross.
" What about Chandler?" Joey asked, missing his best friend.
" I forgot about Chandler," Phoebe and Rachel said.
Gunther wanted to scream. Sure, he wasn't invited to Chandler and Monica's wedding, and he didn't know where they were, and they didn't include him in some of their activities, let alone try to be his friend, but they gave him money and invited him to their Halloween party. They were always there, and the closest thing to friends he had. Rachel wouldn't even give him the time of day, but she was gorgeous in Gunther's eyes. Why would she date Ross? He was a paleontologist, a worrywart, and used way too much gel in his hair. Gunther had finally gotten enough guts to tell Rachel he loved her, but she rejected him and went to Ross. Soon though, Rachel would fall under Gunther's charm.
" It's just not the same without Chandler and Monica!" Joey yelled, tears appearing through the corners of his eyes. Chandler was his best friend. He was the person Joey loved the most, and didn't judge Joey too harshly. Joey knew he was a pig, but he was famous, and girls loved him. After he slept with girls, he dumped them, but it was fun. Maby it was time for him to settle down though.
" I know," Rachel sobbed, standing up. " I'm going back to my apartment," she told everyone.
"What apartment?" Ross asked, hoping Rachel would stay with him.
" Oh my God!" Rachel exclaimed. " I forgot I don't live here anymore!"
" You can live with me," Ross said, in an obviously hopeful voice. Rachel agreed in a heartbeat.
" Let's go . . . take care of some stuff," Ross told Rachel. With a wink and a giggle, Rachel took his hand, and together they left the Central Perk.
" Why don't they just say, "Let's go make out?" Phoebe asked Joey.
Gunther wanted to scream. " Rachel, you're mine!" He thought to himself. He watched Phoebe and Joey leave the café, then went back to his job, missing Rachel and hating Ross the entire time.