Gina and Alex prepared the margaritas and the guacamole. The three women from New York sat in Joey's living room. It was to be a relaxing and fun evening, as their men were all out with their buddy , Joey.

"I don't know about this Gina?" Alex said nervously. She stood at the counter as Gina handed her the tray of drinks. "Don't you ever watch that show Sex and the City? This is girl talk. We are going to sit around , have a few drinks , and they are going to tell you what you need to know to make my brother yours." Gina said. "Now get out there and start investigating." Gina opened the kitchen door and then pushed her out with the tray.

"Drinks ladies?" Alex asked. The twins played on the floor with the trucks they got for Christmas. Emma stood obediently by her mommy as she clutched her stuffed Melman.

"Hope you guys didn't mind us bringing the kids tonight." Monica said. "Wanted to give the guys a night while they were in California. " Alex smiled as she saw little Jack playing with a dump truck and so was Erica. This is what she wanted . Maybe soon with Joey.

"Now this is fun." Phoebe said as she grabbed two glasses. She gulped down the drinks , and then helped her self to two more. Rachel took one and sat down. She sipped it slowly. "You have got to excuse Phoebe, when we go on a trip, she likes to get smashed." Rachel said. "On the other hand, I am very careful when I drink." Monica started to laugh. "Oh yeah, you just watch what you drink because everytime you get drunk , you do something stupid." Rachel made a face at her. "I do not." She protested.

"Yes, you do , you married Ross in Vegas, you had sex with him so he got you pregnant, and may I also remind you of the night you called his answering machine and told him you were over him and you had closure." Monica ticked off each example as she went through them.

At this point, Gina went and sat down with Phoebe. She seemed like she would be the most fun of all the girls. "Phoebe, it looks like you are a girl who likes to party. I'm sure we could have some real fun." Phoebe drank down another drink and smiled. She looked down at Gina's enormous breasts. "I'm sure we could too." Phoebe said happily.

Alex took a drink from her glass. At this point she was drinking for courage. She came over and sat by Rachel and Emma. "So Emma, who is this?" she said innocently. Emma held up her toy. "His name is Melman and he is a giraffe who always thinks he's sick. He is silly, like my Daddy." Emma said proudly.

"Her stepbrother got her him for Christmas and his mommies got her the movie Madagascar." Rachel said.

Alex was unclear. "His mommies?"

Monica felt the need to explain. "My brother, Rachel's future husband, was married before. Ben was raised by two lesbians."

"Boy is that an understatement." Said Phoebe loudly. "Ross has broken the record for marriages. He is in a league with Elizabeth Taylor for trips down the aisle." She said as she laughed.

This was beginning to get interesting. "How many times?" Alex asked curiously.

"This will be his fourth marriage and third divorce." Phoebe continued as she continued to drink.

Gina had a few and now she was letting out a little too much. "Speaking of divorce," she giggled . "Do you guys know that Joey got drunk and ended up getting married?" Alex started to giggle at that too. Monica and Rachel put down their glasses and ran over to hear this new development.

"Joey? Married after getting drunk? Hey Rach, now he's trying to steal your thunder." Phoebe giggled as she drank yet another margarita. "Boy tonight is going to be Mike's lucky night." She slammed down another shot. "And maybe yours." She said looking now at Alex. Alex scooted away. "Yes , let me tell the story." This was great because now Joey's dearest friends in the world would like her and they would help her get Joey.

You see , Michael broke up with his girlfriend , who by the way was Joey's script girl. He was depressed and then Joey, Zach and Michael went to Tijuana and they got very drunk. So then Joey and Zach ended up at a wedding chapel and they got married." Alex poured down another drink. "I wouldn't normally be upset , but then I made a terrible mistake. I love Joey and I was kissing another guy." She shamefully admitted.

"You love Joey?" said Rachel excited. She got up and ran over to hug her . "That is so great. We love you and we want Joey to be with you."

"Yay " squealed Phoebe as she joined the girls in a hug. "We have been worried that Joey would end up with some real bimbo, but you are great."

"Does Joey know?" said Monica.

"No and that's why she is going to need your help." Gina said to the ladies. "He saw her kissing Dean and then he got depressed. Now he thinks she liked him more. Imagine that his friend was kissing his girl."

"Gee Rach, just like when you and Joey were dating and Ross caught you guys." Said Phoebe. Alex came and sat by Rachel. " You used to date?" Rachel smiled. "Yes we did for a very short time. Joey also said that he loved me." Alex was fascinated by this. "You mean Joey said he loved you. What did you say?"

"It was a very strange time. I was pregnant with Emma and I was living with Ross . I was messed up about my feelings and then Joey told me he loved me. Joey is a great guy and he is sweet and he is so good with kids. He needs to settle down now." Rachel said to Alex. "I want Joey to have only the best and that seems to be you." Alex hugged Rachel . She knew she would have an ally. "And so will I , we know Joey wants what we all have. I want my big Daddy to have someone too." Phoebe smiled and then joined the hug as well. "I love Joey too." Monica said as she hugged her friends. Emma dragged her Melman and then put her arms around Alex as well. "I like you." She smiled.

At that point, the men had come home. Joey and Alex just stared at each other. There was something that was between them. But they still couldn't connect yet. Mike went over to Phoebe.She threw her arms over him , obviously having too much alcohol."Come on Princess Banana Consuela Hammock." Mike said as he led her up the stairs. Phoebe giggled.

Monica told Chandler that they twins were asleep. He just slipped his arm around her and smiled. "I am so glad that I have someone like you. Let's go upstairs." In that quaint little way, Monica said "Okay." And Chandler led her upstairs to their bedroom.

Emma still up ran over into her father's arms. "I like Unka Joey's new friend. She's pretty like Mommy. " Ross looked down at his little angel. "I think it is time for little girls to be in bed." Emma yawned and then Ross scooped her up. "I think it's time for big girls to be in bed as well." Said Rachel as she caressed his arm. Ross looked down as Rachel smiled at him. The two of them walked up the stairs of the massive house. It was such a beautiful sight. Emma was now dropping her head on her daddy's shoulder . Her tiny eyes were shut. Joey looked over and smiled. That is what he wanted, he wanted to be Daddy, he wanted to come home to the same woman every night.And he wanted it with Alex.

"Night Joey." Alex stumbled out the door. She gave him a shy smile. Joey would be hers.

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