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1. The city has a blackout. Everyone is stuck somewher
2. Ronnie and Jake are stuck at school and Ronnie’s lie (“My brother’s on TV!”) snowballs when the other kids won’t stop asking about it.
3. Joey, Monica, and Chandler are trapped in Monica’s apartment with candles, wine, and Joey giving love advice (badly).
4. Ross tries to confess his feelings to Rachel... again... while trapped in the hallway with a cat.
5. Joey agrees to help Ronnie with her lie — because hey, he is an actor.
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Full Scene:
Let’s do the one where Joey pretends to be Chandler during the blackout!
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Scene: School Auditorium – Blackout Night
Emergency lights buzz faintly. Kids sit on gym mats. Ronnie and Jake are in the corner, whispering.
Jake: Okay, so to recap — you told them your brother is famous, and now they all want proof?
Ronnie: I didn’t know the lights would go out and trap us here! I thought I’d say it once, get a snack, and move on!
A few kids start whispering and pointing.
Kid 1: That’s her! Her brother’s, like, on TV or something.
Kid 2: I bet he’s that guy from that soap opera with the abs.
Jake: I mean... that could be Joey.
Suddenly, Joey walks in — candle in one hand, bottle of water in the other.
Joey: Is this the right place for the “Emergency Celebrity Rescue” mission?
Ronnie: (groans) I hate that I’m relieved.
Kid 1: (gasps) OH MY GOSH — it’s him!
Joey: (grinning) That’s right, kids. Chandler Bing in the flesh. What’s up?
Ronnie: (horrified whisper) Why are you saying Chandler?!
Joey: I thought it’d be funnier! Plus, your real brother would never do this.
Jake: Yeah, Joey’s doing a great job. Totally sounds like Chandler… if Chandler got hit in the head with a toaster.
Joey stands dramatically, arms wide.
Joey: Let me tell you all something about fame... it's not about the lights or the fans. It’s about knowing the right hair gel.
The kids cheer. Ronnie hides her face.
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INT. JOEY & CHANDLER’S APARTMENT – NIGHT – BLACKOUT
The apartment is lit only by candles. Chandler opens the door slowly and walks in, calling out.
"Ronnie? Jake? Are you in here? I swear if you're hiding in the broom closet again—" Chandler asks
Suddenly, a distinctly awkward sound comes from behind the kitchen counter. Chandler pauses. Squints.
"Uh… Chandler?" Joey said
"Joey?"
Joey pops up shirtless, holding a pillow in front of him. A woman’s arm briefly appears before quickly pulling a blanket over herself on the couch.
"Oh no. Oh no. Why does this always happen in my apartment?" Chandler said
"Technically, it’s our apartment." Joey said
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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
