Episode 2
Scene 1: Monica's apartment. Chandler and Monica are watching TV. Rachel is holding a sleeping Jessie. Phoebe, Joey, and Ross are not there yet.
Rachel: And when's it due?
Monica: The doctor says I was actually "with child" as he called it before that day Chandler and I went to La Petite.
Chandler: In other words, eight months.
Rachel: That is so brilliant! So when little Jessie is 9 months old, she'll have a baby cousin! They'll be such good friends!
Chandler: And I'm gonna make sure that Monica does absolutely nothing in the couple of months before birth.
Rachel: Aww Mon, you're so lucky. Ross didn't even think about that.
Monica: I know. Chandler has been so helpful, and I actually believe that he's looking forward to it now.
Chandler: indignantly I've always looked forward to it!
Monica: OK, whatever.
Rachel: So your dream has come true, Mon. You're going to be a mommy! Does Jack and Judy know?
Monica: Oh no! I forgot to tell Mom and Dad! Chandler, ring them.
Chandler: Me? Why do I have to ring them? I don't want to...
Phone rings.
Monica: Chandler, answer that please.
Chandler: bowing As you wish, your highness. Answers phone. Hello? Judy, how lovely to hear from you...Yes, well she is quite tired due to her current condition...what condition? Oh, just a small matter, the doctor says it will go away in nine months...Monica chucks a pillow at Chandler, who grins Yeah, she is...I know! It's amazing...we can't either....ok, you're hurting my ears now Mrs Geller...yeah, ok. Monica, she wants to speak to you hon.
Monica: Hi mom...I know, it's brilliant. Yeah, ok. Sure! Chandler will cook, though...yeah, you don't have to stay for dinner. Ok. See you later. Love you. Bye.
Chandler: Are you trying to say that there is something wrong with my cooking?
Monica: No, my mom IS saying that there is something wrong with your cooking.
Scene two: the coffee house. Joey and Phoebe are sitting, chatting about rubbish. No one else is there.
Joey: So, isn't it great about Monica? Being...pregnant, and all.
Phoebe: Yeah, I guess it is. It always makes me upset though, when I think that I'll probably never have kids.
Joey: You never know. The right sperm donor might be right around the corner!
Phoebe: Yeah, I guess.
Joey: Or the right guy.
Phoebe: I doubt that. I've had enough of guys for one lifetime.
Joey: Oh. That's a pity.
Phoebe: Joe...how are things with you and Rache? I saw the way you were looking at her a couple of weeks ago. You really do love her, don't you?
Joey: Oh, no, of course not. I'm Joey! You know me, I get caught up on a new woman every week...he laughs weakly.
Phoebe: How about we go out for a meal, tonight? You can chat to me, like we used to. I feel like I haven't talked to you for ages. Not properly.
Joey: Well...ok, I guess.
Phoebe: Around seven? At the Italian round the corner.
Joey's face lights up. Phoebe grins.
Joey: Well, I suppose I could manage to make my way to the Italian. See you later, Phoebes.
Scene Three: Ross' apartment. He is pacing around. Rachel and the baby are not there.
Ross: to himself Rachel Green, will you...please...no, that sounds desperate. Rache, no, too informal, Rachel Green, will you marry me...but does she love me? Oh, I'm so confused...
The door opens, Rachel comes in, pulling in a pram.
Rachel: Hi Ross, god I've been so busy, what with seeing Monica, and then I had to go in to the shops to pick up a few things. I really need a sit down, how about you?
Ross: Err, Rache, I need to ask you something.
Rachel: Well, if it's anything to do with that bottle of wine in the fridge, I don't know. It must have flown in, cos I certainly didn't buy it...
Ross: I bought it. Rache, I need to ask you something...
Rachel: But why did you buy wine? I can't believe you're telling me not to drink it and then buying yourself some....
Ross: RACHE, LET ME TALK! The wine is for you...if you agree to my...ahem, proprosal...
Rachel: Huh?
Ross gets down on one knee. Rachel gasps.
Ross: Rache, shoot....Rachel Green, will you marry me?
Rachel sits down, and keeps gulping for air. Ross kneels in front of her, in a silly pose.
Rachel: Oh god...Ross, I don't know. I mean, I still have feelings for you, and I guess I could love you...but I don't at the moment, not really. Well, truth is, I haven't...
Ross: Rache, don't babble. I don't mind what you choose, honest. It's up to you. Only, fi you say no, please don't tell anyone.
Rachel: Can you give me a couple of weeks, Ross? I need to think about it. I'm not saying no, just not yes either.
Ross: OK. stands up That's fine.
Rachel hugs Ross tightly. As she pulls away, he moves in and they kiss gently, then more passionately.
Scene Four: The Italian.
Joey: I'll have the pizza, with all the toppings, and a bowl of salad.
Phoebe: And I'll have half a veggie, please.
Joey: Half? You'll never eat half. You barely eat anything.
Phoebe: winks Ahh, you just wait. I can eat a camel.
Joey: No you can't. You're a vegetarian.
Phoebe: I could eat a carrot-camel.
Joey: Thanks for offering to pay, Phoebe. It's so nice of you to take me out.
Phoebe: Yeah, well anything to see you smile.
Joey: I just can't stop thinking about Rachel. I don't know why, though, cos really, I don't love her. It's lust, or I'm just attracted to her.
Phoebe: Probably both. Look, Joe, I know that this is a bad time for you, so I am here, whenever you wanna talk. And I have candy.
Joey: Thanks Phoebe. You're the best.
Without realising, both Joey and Phoebe move in and kiss gently. Joey pulls away, looking confused.
Joey: What the hell happened?
Phoebe: Oh god, Joe, that's not what you needed. I'm sorry. Please, I didn't mean to.
Joey: It's...it's ok. I just feel really uncomfortable now. If you excuse me, I need to go to the mens room.
Joey leaves the table. Phoebe buries her head in her hands.
Last Scene: Monica's. Monica and Chandler are there, with Joey.
Chandler: She kissed you?
Joey: Well, we both sorta kissed each other. And...yeah, it was nice. But not what I need, as she said.
Monica: Look Joe, ever since you first met, we've all wondered about you two. You seem right for each other. But I can't tell you what to do. Neither can Chandler. You need to work it out yourself.
Joey: I wish you could.
Chandler: She's right, Joe. Sorry.
Monica: So anyway, what about Rachel?
Joey: That's the problem. I can't give up on her.
Chandler: gently Haven't you heard?
Joey: What? What, I haven't heard anything. I've been out with Phoebe, haven't I?
Monica: Ross proprosed to her, and from what I heard, she's probably going to say yes.
Joey: Oh...well, that solves that one, doesn't it? laughs weakly, standing up. I really am not having a lot of luck these days. There was one point when I could get a girl to fall over for me, now the one I really loved might marry my best friend..well, one of my best friends.
Chandler: Joe...if you love Rachel, you need to tell her. But don't hurt Phoebe. She likes you too.
Joey: OK. I think I know what I've got to do.
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