The Ones With Ross's Divorces | Friends
Summary
TLDRThe script revolves around Ross's tumultuous romantic life, detailing his second marriage in two years and his third overall. As a divorce attorney, Ross's friend is astounded by his frequent business from him. Ross's drunken Vegas marriage to Rachel leads to a quest for an annulment, complicated by his emotional turmoil and the need for both parties' presence. Amidst the chaos, Ross's friends offer support, albeit with humor. The story unfolds with Ross's indecisiveness, leading to a surprising twist where he and Rachel end up engaged, despite his initial intention to only test the waters of rekindling their relationship.
Takeaways
- 🎉 Ross has been married three times, with the second and third marriages occurring within two years.
- 🍻 Ross and Rachel got married in Las Vegas after getting drunk, which Ross considers a mistake and wants to get annulled.
- 🤔 Ross is advised to consider therapy as a solution to his recurring marital issues.
- 📋 The process of annulment involves paperwork, witnesses, and a court appearance with Rachel.
- 🚫 Ross is informed that he cannot get an annulment without Rachel's presence.
- 🧐 Ross contemplates using a look-alike for Rachel to get the annulment, but eventually considers therapy.
- 💔 Ross feels a lot of pain and anger after his divorces and expresses a desire to be married again.
- 🤷♂️ Ross is unsure of what to do and turns to a Magic 8-Ball for guidance, which is not a reliable method.
- 🏠 After the divorce, Ross is kicked out of the apartment he shared with Emily's cousin.
- 🤝 Friends offer Ross support and a place to stay, showing their camaraderie and willingness to help.
- 💍 There is confusion and a mix-up regarding an engagement ring that leads to Rachel believing she is engaged to Ross.
Q & A
How many times has Ross been married according to the script?
-Ross has been married three times, as indicated by the mention of his second marriage in two years and the reference to his third overall marriage.
What is Ross's profession in the script?
-Ross is a divorce attorney, as he mentions having been one for 23 years.
Why does Ross want to get an annulment from his marriage to Rachel?
-Ross wants an annulment because he claims he was drunk when he married Rachel and that he does not love her, implying it was a mistake.
What is the reason Ross ends up marrying Rachel in Las Vegas?
-Ross ends up marrying Rachel in Las Vegas because they were there and got drunk, leading to the impulsive decision to get married.
What does Ross consider as a solution to his predicament with Rachel?
-Ross initially considers therapy and then jokingly suggests finding someone who looks like Rachel to get an annulment without her presence.
What does Ross's friend suggest as a way to cope with his feelings of anger and hurt?
-One of Ross's friends suggests going to strip clubs as a way to cope with his feelings, implying that being single and engaging in such activities might help.
Why does Ross say he doesn't want to be single?
-Ross expresses that he doesn't want to be single because he just wants to be married again, indicating a desire for commitment and companionship.
What is the issue with Ross's living situation after his divorce from Emily?
-After the divorce, Ross faces the issue of having to move out of the apartment he was living in with Emily, which belonged to her cousin.
What does Ross's friend offer to do for him after his divorce from Emily?
-Ross's friends offer him a place to stay and promise to take care of anything he needs, showing their support during his difficult time.
Why does Ross mistakenly believe he and Rachel are engaged?
-Ross mistakenly believes he and Rachel are engaged because Rachel found an engagement ring that Ross's mother had given him, and she assumed he had proposed to her.
What misunderstanding occurs regarding Ross and Rachel's relationship status?
-A misunderstanding occurs when Rachel, having found the engagement ring, tells people they are engaged, leading others to believe Ross proposed to her, which he did not.
Outlines
😅 Ross's Second Marriage Mishap
In this paragraph, Ross discusses his second marriage in two years with a divorce attorney. He explains that his marriage to Rachel was a drunken mistake in Vegas and he doesn't love her. The attorney informs Ross that he needs witnesses to testify about his impaired state of mind and that both he and Rachel must appear before a judge to get an annulment. Ross jokingly suggests finding a Rachel look-alike, highlighting his reluctance to face the reality of his situation. The conversation shifts to Ross's emotional state, with friends offering him advice on moving on and even suggesting strip clubs as a distraction. Ross, however, expresses his desire to be married again, not single.
😒 Ross's Housing and Relationship Woes
This paragraph details Ross's housing predicament after his divorce from Emily, as he is kicked out of the apartment he shared with Emily's cousin. His friends offer him a place to stay, but they also tease him about his recent divorces. Ross reflects on his life, contemplating how different it might have been had he not divorced. The group shares anecdotes about their own lives and relationships, with a mix of humor and empathy. The paragraph ends with Ross and Rachel mistakenly believing they got married in Vegas, leading to a discussion about annulments and the complexities of Ross's romantic entanglements.
😲 The Misunderstanding of Engagements and Divorces
In this paragraph, the characters discuss various relationship milestones and past events. Phoebe reveals that Barry and Mindy, her ex-fiancé and best friend, are getting a divorce, leading to a conversation about what life would have been like if certain relationships hadn't ended. Ross contemplates what his life would be like if Carol hadn't come out as a lesbian, and they hadn't divorced. The group shares stories about misunderstandings and secrets, with a humorous twist on past events. The paragraph concludes with a surprise revelation that Ross and Rachel are engaged, which is a misunderstanding based on Rachel finding an engagement ring and assuming a proposal had been made.
😴 The Engagement Ring Confusion
The final paragraph revolves around the confusion caused by an engagement ring. Ross's mother had given him the ring with the intention for him to propose to Rachel, but he had only wanted to test the waters and see if Rachel was interested in rekindling their relationship. Rachel mistakenly believes that Ross proposed to her because she found the ring and assumed its purpose. The situation is further complicated by Ross's exhaustion and lack of clarity on whether he actually did propose. The paragraph ends with the characters trying to make sense of the misunderstanding and Ross's uncertainty about his intentions with Rachel.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Marriage
💡Divorce
💡Annulment
💡Drunken Mistake
💡Therapy
💡Lesbian
💡Strip Clubs
💡Wedding Vows
💡Magic Eight Ball
💡Engagement Ring
💡Secret
Highlights
Ross has been married three times, with the second marriage occurring within two years.
Ross is a divorce attorney who has never had so much business from one client.
Ross and Rachel got married in Vegas while drunk, and Ross wants an annulment.
Ross mistakenly says Rachel's name at the altar during his second marriage.
The process for annulment includes filling out forms, having witnesses, and testifying before a judge.
Ross considers using a look-alike for Rachel to get an annulment without her presence.
Ross is advised to consider therapy as a solution to his relationship issues.
Ross feels pain and anger after his wife Carol moves out, revealing she is a lesbian.
Ross expresses a desire to be married again, despite his recent divorce.
Ross and Emily's wedding ceremony is described, with Ross mistakenly taking Rachel's name.
Ross uses a magic eight ball to make a decision about his relationship with Rachel.
Ross is kicked out of his apartment by Emily's cousin after their divorce.
Friends offer Ross support and a place to stay after his divorce.
Ross is compared to a nomad due to his frequent moving and relationship changes.
Ross and Rachel are mistakenly believed to be getting married, leading to confusion.
Ross's friends joke about his history with divorce, suggesting he might marry and divorce the concept itself.
Ross reflects on what his life would be like if he hadn't gotten divorced, imagining still doing karate.
Monica and Chandler's secret relationship is revealed, along with other significant life updates.
Ross is mistakenly believed to be engaged to Rachel after she finds a ring.
The ring was intended for Ross to propose to Rachel, but he had not yet done so.
Rachel believes Ross proposed to her, causing further confusion about their relationship status.
Transcripts
you got married
again
yes so that's your second marriage in
two years yes second in two years third
overall Ross I have been a divorce
attorney for 23 years and never have I
had so much business from one
client why don't you tell me what
happened basically Rachel and I were in
vag
and we got drunk I I'm sorry is this the
same Rachel whose name you said at the
altar in the second marriage yes yes yes
but I I do not love her oh that's better
then this was just a drunken mistake and
I I need to get it en olded I
see have you considered
therapy I think just the analment for
today
there are a couple of forms to fill out
easy and we'll need to have witnesses
who can testify that you were not of a
sound mind no
problem and we'll need you and Rachel to
testify before a judge
ooh there's no way to do this without
her cuz I kind of already told her uh it
was it was taken care of of course you
did look Ross you can't get an analment
unless you and Rachel are both there
uh-huh what about someone who looks like
Rachel I will think about the therapy
hi this guy says hello I want to kill
myself are you okay sweetie I just feel
like someone reached down my throat
grabbed my small intestine pulled it out
of my mouth and tied it around my neck
cookie Carol moved her stuff out today
oh
let me get you some coffee
thanks no oh no no don't stop cleansing
my
aura don't just leave my aura alone
okay I'll be fine all right really
everyone I hope she'll be very happy no
you don't no I don't to hell with her
she left
me and you never knew she was a
lesbian no
okay why does everyone keep fixating on
that she didn't know how should I
know sometimes I wish I was a
lesbian did I say that out
loud all right Ross look you're feeling
a lot of pain right now you're angry
you're hurting can I tell you what the
answer is strip joints
come on you're single have some hormon
see but I don't want to be single okay I
just I just I just want to be married
again and I just want a million doll
friends family are gathered to celebrate
here today the joyous Union of Ross and
Emily May the happiness we share with
them today be with them always now Emily
repeat off to me I Emily I Emily take
the Ross take thee Ross as my lawfully
wedded husband in sickness and in health
till death BS us as my lawfully wedded
husband in sickness and in health until
death Parts
us now
Ross Fe after me I
Ross I Ross Take the Emily take the
Rachel
[Applause]
Emily
Emily
uh shall I go
on that's it I cannot make this decision
it is too difficult so I am just going
to leave it entirely up to the god gods
of
Fate a magic eightball come on you can't
be serious you can't make this decision
with a toy oh it's not a
toy well I don't know what else to do I
mean I either keep my wife and lose one
of my my best friends or I keep my
friend and get divorced for the second
time before I'm 30 so so if anyone else
has has a better suggestion let's hear
it because I I got nothing all right
don't be shy any suggestion question
will
do okay
then here we
go magic eightball should I never see
Rachel
again ask again
later later is not good enough
ask again later what the hell this is
broken it it is
broken hey Emily's cousin kicked me out
what why well when you're suing an
apartment from your wife's cousin and
then you get a divorce sometimes the
cousin suddenly wants his apartment back
how can you do that didn't you sign a
lease who needs a lease when it's family
hey you can stay with us we'll take care
of absolutely anything you need man but
you have to promise me you will let us
know the second you are feeling better
so that we can make fun of your hair
yeah we got it okay thanks you guys I
really appreciate this all right I'm
going to get packing again man I've been
moving around so much lately I'm
beginning to feel like a
nomad what he thought you said
gonad jaylor um I want you to take just
a minute and I want you to think about
how ridiculous this
sounds yeah I'm kind of wishing everyone
wasn't here right
now do you know that none of that stuff
came from me I mean I never said that I
wanted to have babies and get married
right now yeah I know but I was really
confused and then I talked to these guys
who two divorces and
Joey hey she's right you know
yeah but still cheap
shot yep we want to get married well
there's a service in progress have a
seat all
right what are you doing oh that's the
Wedding March does does that freak you
out no only because it's the graduation
song
okay this is it we're going to get
married are you sure you want to do
[Applause]
this hello Mrs R hello Mr
Rachel
okay hey hi thank
you oh
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what are we going to talk about what you
guys did last night
or what mean last night nothing nothing
uh nothing happened last night uhhuh
Ross invited us to all to
watch R we weren't going to miss our
friends getting married who got married
you
did
what we hello we didn't get married get
married that's
ridiculous wait wait wait wait I
remember being in a chapel they they
they would not let us get married when
we were that drunk they let you get
married when you're drunk most people
getting married in Vegas are
drunk now I'm drunk right now
I can't have a mimosa with breakfast I'm
on
vacation what are you guys going to do
oh I guess we just find a divorce lawyer
well I think I think Ross already has
one now this one's free right because
you paid for the first two so you get
the third one for
free laugh it up but the joke's on you
because we don't need to get divorced
okay we we're just going to get an
analment an analment Ross
I don't think surgery is the answer
here oh oh that's your
thing what you're thing you're thinging
you know that you're the guy who gets
divorced that's not my
thing I do not love getting divorced yes
you do this is your third
divorce you love divorce so much you're
probably going to marry it and
then and and then it won't work out so
you're gonna have to divorce it
divorcing
guy I'm so
drunk hey you guys guess what Barry and
Mindy are getting a divorce oh my God
what is the matter with
you no Barry and Mindy oh sorry I hear
divorce I immediately go to
Ross who who's Barry and Mindy Barry was
the guy that I almost married and Mindy
was my best friend oh oh wasn't he
cheating on you with her yeah but that
just means that he was falling asleep on
top of her instead of
me God can you imagine if I'd actually
married him I mean how different would
my life be I know what you mean I've
always wondered how different my life
would be if if I'd never gotten divorced
which time the first
time well seriously imagine if Carol
hadn't realized she was a
lesbian I can't I keep seeing it the
good
way I bet i' still be doing my
karate towards the end of our marriage I
was doing a lot of karate as a way of
releasing the tension from you know not
doing anything else physical maybe the
problem was you were pronouncing It
karate mom
dad you remember that that time you
walked in my room and smelled marijuana
yes well I told you it was Chandler who
was smoking the pot
but it was me I'm sorry it was you and
Dad you know that mailman that you got
fired didn't steal your Playboys
rosted yeah well Hurricane Gloria didn't
break the porch swing Monica
dead Ross hasn't worked at the museum
for a
year Monica and chlo are living
together Ross married Rachel in Vegas
and got divorced
again that's a lot of information to get
in 30
seconds all right Monica why you felt
you had to hide the fact that you're in
an important relationship is beyond me
and we kind of figured about the porch
swing Ross drugs divorced
again what happened son I I uh I got
tricked into all those
things I'm not here that's just my
Chinese food oh my God she has food
delivered here M yes she's she's
emotional but but ballsy
you know what I'm going to do I'm going
to get my sweats and eat this in
bed and you thought you was going to be
in our
way so okay why don't you uh open the
champagne and I will be right back I've
got a surprise for you you got another
ex-wife back
there please start drinking wait up hi
congratulations I didn't want to say
anything in front of Joey cuz I didn't
know if he knew you what that we had a
baby let's give him a little
credit although he did eat a piece of
plastic fruit
earlier no no that you and Rachel are
engaged what oh it's a secret oh goody
yes oh we haven't done the secret thing
in a long time Phoebe there is no secret
okay I didn't propose are you lying is
this like that time you tried to
convince us you were a doctor
I am a
doctor you know what I'm just going to
go and and talk to Rachel myself all
right me
too should we wake her up no no come on
let her sleep she's so exhausted and so
engaged dum dum dum
oh my God she she thinks we're
engaged why why why would she think
we're engaged perhaps because you gave
her an engagement ring you know Ross
doctors are supposed to be
smart I didn't give her that ring you
didn't no so whose ring is it it's
mine is it an engagement ring yes but
you didn't give it to her no but you
were going to propose no huh I might be
losing interest in
this look look my mom gave me that ring
because she wanted me to propose to
Rachel but all I wanted to do is see if
she maybe kind of wanted to start things
up again oh what beautiful lukewarm
sentiment look I didn't want to rush
into anything and it seemed like she
didn't want to either but I don't I
don't understand how how any of this
happened what did she find the ring in
my jacket assume I was going to propose
throw it on and and just start telling
people no no she said you actually
proposed to her well I didn't I didn't
propose unless
I did
I I haven't slept in 40 hours and
it does sound like something I would do
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