The Ones With Ross's Divorces | Friends

Summary

The 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.