Monica and Chandler’s Apartment
Ronnie bursts in, flustered.
"Emergency! I need a fake date." Ronnie screams
"Well, I’ve been called worse. What are we pretending to be this time? A lawyer? A jazz dancer?" her brother jokes
"Jake’s ex is coming to school tomorrow and he asked me to pretend to be his girlfriend. I need help practicing “being cool". she said
"Oh, you came to the wrongest person." Chandler said to her
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Ross and Rachel Babysit Marcel
Ross drops Marcel off with Rachel for “just 20 minutes.”
Rachel said to the monkey" Okay, don’t throw poop. That’s my only rule."
Cut to Rachel chasing Marcel around the apartment with a broom.
" ROSS!!" Rachel screams at him
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Fake Date Rehearsal
Ronnie and Jake are rehearsing at Central Perk. Ronnie’s trying to act flirty but it’s super awkward.
"Hey babe, you look... nice?" She flirted with him awkwardly
"Wow. That sounded like you were reading it off a cereal box." He said to her
Joey walks by holding a yogurt cup.
"Just channel your passion. Like this. (Looks at yogurt) "You complete me, dairy queen." He says
"Yep. I’m doomed." She said to herself
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The Real Confrontation
At school, Jake’s ex shows up — super confident and way too nosy. Ronnie gets a little jealous for real.
" You don’t actually have to say anything. Just stand there and look intimidating."Jake Said to her
" Oh, I can do that." She said smirking
Ronnie ends up saying something snarky and smart, shutting the ex down without realizing she kinda meant it.
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Central Perk Wrap-Up
Everyone gathers to hear how Ronnie’s fake date went.
"Good news — Jake’s ex thinks I’m terrifying. And Jake bought me ice cream." She tells them
"Sounds like a successful relationship." Rachel said to her
" I didn’t get the yogurt gig, but the director said I have “very expressive eyebrows.” I’ll take it."joey said to himself
"My eyebrows were once in a toothpaste ad. Long story. No photos, please." Chandler told them
Marcel swings by on a lamp. Everyone ducks.
" That monkey is grounded." Ross says
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Absolutely! Let’s pick one of the juiciest scenes from the episode. I’ll write out the “Fake Date Rehearsal” at Central Perk — with Ronnie, Jake, Chandler, and Joey jumping in for classic chaos.
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Central Perk – Late Afternoon
Ronnie and Jake are sitting on the couch. Ronnie looks annoyed, Jake looks amused. Chandler’s nearby reading a newspaper, Joey walks in with a yogurt cup.
" Okay, let’s try again. You’re my girlfriend, my ex walks by, and you’re supposed to look like you adore me." Jake said to her
"Got it. (clears throat, leans forward stiffly) “Hey babe, you look... nice?”
She adds an awkward shoulder touch that looks like a pat.
"Ronnie, that sounded like you’re reading off a cereal box." Jake said to her
“Frosted Flakes: Now with more emotional distance.” Chandler said without looking up
"Ugh, I knew I couldn’t pull this off."she says
Joey enters, holding a yogurt cup, looking proud.
"Just channel your passion. Like this."
He dramatically stares at the spoonful.
“You complete me... dairy queen.”
" And that, kids, is why Joey hasn’t had a date since the invention of yogurt." Chandler said to the fake couple
"I need to be believable, not look like I’m in a dairy-based relationship." Ronnie laughed
"Okay, just try being... you, but like, pretend you actually like me." He said to her casually
" Oh, that’s gonna take some acting." She deadpan
" Gee, thanks." Jake said
" “Hey babe, you wore the shirt I like.” she said as she bumps into his shoulder
"See? That was perfect." Jake smiled at her
raises his cup "To Ronnie: Queen of sarcasm and fake affection." Chandler said
"Thank you, thank you. I’ll be here all week. Unfortunately." She said
A/N: sorry it's short
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After The Silence
Fanfiction(season 1-10) --- Ronnie Bing was never supposed to be noticed. But after a breakdown, an overdose, and a silent goodbye, she's learning what it means to stay alive. This is her story - the quiet kind of survival. Mature contact s6-7-8-9-10
