ACT ONE
FADE IN:
INT. –MONICA'S APARTMENT-EARLY MORNING
Monica is making waffles. Phoebe walks out of her bedroom, rubbing her eyes, with messy hair. She just woke up.
PHOEBE
Why do the people who live here wake up so early?
MONICA
Did I wake you? Sorry. I'm making waffles and watching Rachel Ray. I didn't think I was that loud.
PHOEBE
(Shrugs) Whatever. I haven't gotten any sleep since I moved in. I had a really weird dream last night. (Walks over to counter and takes cereal out of cabinet. Begins pouring it into a bowl. Crumbs spill on counter and Phoebe makes no effort to clean it up. Monica notices but doesn't say anything.)
MONICA
What happened in your dream?
PHOEBE
Oh...nothing.
MONICA
Tell me! Tell me! Tell me! (Nonchalantly walks over to spilled cereal as Phoebe walks away. Begins cleaning it.)
PHOEBE
Well, I was at the park with my future children and I was swinging them on the swings and I look to my left and there was Joey.
MONICA
(Laughs) Joey? What was he doing? Was he the nanny?
PHOEBE
Not exactly…
MONICA
Stalker? Babysitter? Ooh! Ooh! I got it! Park Ranger!
PHOEBE
No…none of those.
MONICA
Ok well what then!
PHOEBE
When I looked at him, he smiled. Like with this sincerely happy smile. Like he was so happy to be where he was. I'm pretty sure he was my husband, Mon.
MONICA
(Laughs hysterically) That's so funny. Wow.
PHOEBE
Stop! I'm being serious! Remember when I went to that fortune teller that one time?
MONICA
(Trying with all of her power to maintain a serious face.) You go to those like once a week.
PHOEBE
Well, one of them once told me that dreams are our brain's way of predicting our ideal future. Maybe that's what I want. Maybe he's the one!
MONICA
Woah. Slow down. This is Joey you're talking about.
PHOEBE
What? We're best friends? We know each other so well. We hang out all the time and have so much fun. Who knows what could happen?
MONICA
He's like a big brother. You know him. Plus, he's so immature. He doesn't really think things through.
PHOEBE
But he could be good if he wanted to. And he's not dumb. He has his moments but most of the things he says sound smart.
END OF ACT ONE
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
INT.- CENTRAL PERK- EARLY MORNING
(Joey and Chandler are sitting on the couch. Chandler is reading the newspaper and Joey is texting. Joey finishes his text and closes his phone.)
JOEY
You know, I read online yesterday that if you plug your phone charger into a watermelon, it charges it.
CHANDLER
(Laughs) No way. There's no electricity in a watermelon.
JOEY
It said the juice has the same effect as the juice in batteries. And it was confirmed by scientists.
CHANDLER
What kind of scientist? The cashier at the grocery store? They don't have degrees. I read that if you put it in the microwave for a minute, it charges the battery. Now that's proven.
JOEY
Well-well I bet the watermelon will charge it faster. Let's bet on it. Loser cleans the apartment.
CHANDLER
You have a deal. (Chandler and Joey shake hands.)
END OF ACT TWO
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
INT-MONICA'S APARTMENT
Rachel and Monica are cooking. Joey and chandler enter. Noon.
JOEY
Do you girls by any chance have a watermelon lying around somewhere here?
RACHEL
What could you possibly need a watermelon for? They're not even in season. It's October.
CHANDLER
We made a bet. Joey read online that you can charge your phone by plugging it into a watermelon but I told him he's stupid.
RACHEL
(Laughs) I always knew you were special, Joe.
CHANDLER
I know, right? I told him putting it in the microwave would work better.
MONICA
(Bursts out laughing)
CHANDLER
What? (Genuinely passionate about this) I read it online!
RACHEL
I bet if I plugged my phone in the wall like a normal person my phone would charge faster.
CHANDLER
Bet it won't. Microwave only takes a minute.
JOEY
All I know is, I won't be cleaning the apartment.
MONICA
I volunteer! I'll do it!
CHANDLER
(Rolls eyes) Monica. It's a bet. You have to lose first.
MONICA
(Looks down. Disappointed) Oh.
JOEY
I just realized. I don't even know where I would buy a watermelon. Or any food.
RACHEL
(Laughs) The grocery store is a block away.
JOEY
(Is clearly clueless) But…I don't know… how to get there. Or what section it's in.
MONICA
Okay. Fine. We'll come with you. Come on, Rach.
RACHEL
I'm not going. I have a bet to win.
CHANDLER
You're siding with him? Come on, Mon. You're supposed to be with me.
MONICA
I know, but-
PHOEBE
(Comes out of bedroom) I'll take him. My mom used to take me there when I was younger. Phil's box is on that street! I haven't seen him in a while. Maybe he's home.
(Friends make a face, share a look, but ignore Phoebe's comment)
JOEY
Alright, Pheebs. Let's go. See, someone supports me. (Makes "I told you so face")
Phoebe and Joey exit.
END OF ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
INT.- ROSS'S ROOM-SAME TIME
Rachel walks in. Ross is sitting on his bed, reading a paleontology article.
RACHEL
Do you have a good iPhone charger? Mine's cheap. It charges so slow.
ROSS
Yeah, I have the one that came with my phone, why?
RACHEL
Joey, Chandler, and I have a bet.
ROSS
Of who has the best phone charger? (Laughs and shakes his head)
RACHEL
No. Joey thinks plugging his charger into a watermelon will charge it. And Chandler's going to put his in the microwave. Whoever's charges fastest wins.
ROSS
I heard that, too. (Sees Rachel's annoyed face) I mean, of course. You're right, honey. Here's my charger. (Pulls charger out of bag and hands it to Rachel)
RACHEL
(Perks up) Thank you! You might want to stick with me on this one, because losers clean the apartment.
ROSS
(Bites his tongue, nods)
END OF ACT FOUR
ACT FIVE
INT.-MONICA'S APARTMENT- TWO HOURS LATER
Phoebe and Joey walk in carrying six bags of food. Monica is still cooking, now by herself.
MONICA
I didn't know you two owned the grocery store.
PHOEBE
We got a little carried away. That place has everything! I could live there!
JOEY
Yeah, I think we bought all the pickles they had.
MONICA
Where's the watermelon?
JOEY
What watermelon? (Realizes he had forgotten) …Oh. (Drops bags and turns around. Leaves apartment. Phoebe looks confused, but follows him. Monica immediately picks up bags and begins sorting the contents.)
END OF ACT FIVE
ACT SIX
INT.- MONICA AND RACHEL'S APARTMENT, 8:00 PM
CHANDLER
I'm about to prove all you suckers wrong. Got your cleaning supplies ready? (Opens microwave and places phone in. Meticulously sets it for one minute with a satisfied grin on his face. Joey starts looking nervous. Chandler hits start. Phone spins around for a few seconds, and then sparks are seen. After eight seconds, an explosion is heard. Friends are shocked.) I just got that phone!
(Rachel and Joey high-five, Monica rubs Chandler's back, trying to suppress laughter.)
RACHEL
Alright. My turn. (Takes charger and plugs one end into the wall. Plugs other end into completely dead cell phone. Display lights up, and begins charging. Rachel smiles.) Ha. (Seconds later, lights flicker and then go out completely.)
MONICA
Oh my god! Finally! I've been waiting so long for this! I can finally use all the candles I bought!
PHOEBE
So you're the one who turned the power off?
(Friends exchange a look and ignore the comment. Monica runs to get her candles from the closet.)
JOEY
(Walks into the apartment with a bowl in one hand and a massive watermelon in the other. There is a pile of salt in the bowl.) Hey! What happened to the light!
PHOEBE
Monica turned the power off because she wanted to use her candles.
RACHEL
(Speaks into phone) Hi Gunther. What the hell happened to the power?
JOEY
(Laughs and whispers into Phoebe's ear) Looks like she's not winning the bet. (Walks over to sink and fills bowl with water. Places it carefully on the kitchen table and admires it.)
RACHEL
-Just please turn it on as soon as possible. Yeah. Thanks. (Closes phone with attitude.) Some people are so incompetent.
JOEY
Is everyone ready? I'm about to blow your minds. (Friends roll eyes. Joey places watermelon in salt water. Pulls phone charger out of his pocket and plugs wall end into watermelon. Phone screen lights up. Everyone gasps.) HA!
RACHEL
Did that really just happen?
CHANDLER
I didn't think someone so incredibly stupid could be right about something so incredibly ridiculous.
MONICA
Says the guy who just fried his phone in the microwave.
CHANDLER
True.
JOEY
(Goes to closet and pulls out two brooms. Hands one to Rachel and one to Chandler) Well, here you go. I figure you'll need these. I'm pretty sure someone spills the pretzels all over the couch. So have fun with that!
RACHEL
(Begins to argue) This isn't fair because the power went out or else I would have won!
JOEY
Rules are rules Rach. Take the broom.
RACHEL
(Groans) Fine. Let's get this over with. Come on, Chandler.
CHANDLER
(Examining the pieces of his phone) Do you think they'll warranty this?
RACHEL
No, honey. But it's okay. (Pulls him out the room)
MONICA
(Looks at watch) Oh, shoot.
ROSS
What?
MONICA
We're late! For our parents! It's dad's birthday. He's gonna be so mad.
Ross and Monica sprint to their rooms.
JOEY
Well that leaves the afternoon to us. What do you want to do Pheebs?
PHOEBE
I don't know. Whatever you want. You won the bet.
Lights turn back on.
JOEY
Want to catch a movie at that old theatre down the street?
PHOEBE
Sure. That sounds good. I hear they're playing that movie about the psychic.
JOEY
Not another one of those!
PHOEBE
I can't help it. They're so cool. Pleeeeease?
JOEY
Sure. Whatever you want.
PHOEBE
(Hugs him) You're the best!
Joey is taken aback by this, but flattered. Puts his arm around Phoebe and they leave.
END OF ACT SIX
ACT SEVEN
INT.- CHANDLER AND JOEY'S APARTMENT-AN HOUR LATER
RACHEL
I can't believe I'm wiping vomit off of a wall. It's not even mine.
CHANDLER
That may or may not be my friend Jack's.
RACHEL
(Grimaces. Then pauses.) Why aren't we invited to your parties?
CHANDLER
Because it's guy's night.
RACHEL
What do you guys do? Get crazy drunk and crash the place?
CHANDLER
Basically.
RACHEL
(Laughs sarcastically) You're disgusting.
CHANDLER
Oh, please. You wish you were invited.
RACHEL
No. Monica and I have plenty of fun by ourselves.
CHANDLER
Really? How so?
RACHEL
Oh, you know, we do our nails and stuff. Some shopping.
CHANDLER
I'd rather watch paint dry.
RACHEL
Ok fine. It is a little boring. But it's fine. We don't want to go anyway.
CHANDLER
(Sarcastically) Yeah, okay. I'll believe that when I see it.
END OF ACT SEVEN
ACT EIGHT
EXT.- CITY STREET-LATE NIGHT
Joey and Phoebe are walking home from the theatre. It is brisk, so they are both a little bit cold. Joey has his arm around Phoebe.
PHOEBE
I told you the girl's prediction would come true! I knew it! And I haven't even seen it before. Oh my god Joey I'm psychic! (Jumps up and down)
JOEY
Think you can tell the future, huh? I bet you couldn't predict this. (Kisses her.)
PHOEBE
(Ruins the moment) Nope. I predicted this too. I had a dream last night. I knew they were real! I knew it!
JOEY
(Laughs and shakes his head) Well you got me. You've got everything figured it don't you? (Joey takes Phoebe's hand and they walk in silence for a few moments.)
PHOEBE
You know, this is kind of perfect.
JOEY
I can't think of any other place I'd rather be. (Pauses) Well, except maybe cleaning the apartment.
PHOEBE
(Laughs) I'm really glad you won that bet.
JOEY
Me too, Pheebs. Me too.
END OF ACT EIGHT
