the one with Ross's wedding

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— ARRIVING IN LONDON

INT. LONDON HOTEL – LOBBY – DAY

Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, Ronnie, and Jake arrive, looking exhausted. Everyone’s dragging bags and bickering. British accents everywhere.

Ross (grinning)
"Can you believe it? I’m getting married… here! In London!" Said to the group

"If only Emily’s dad didn’t look like he eats grooms for breakfast." Chandler said

Joey (to concierge)
"Can you tell me where I can find Big Ben? And is it true your cookies are just biscuits pretending to be dessert?" He asked

Ronnie (whispering to Jake)
"I swear Joey thinks he’s in Mary Poppins." She told her boyfriend

Jake (smirking)
"If he starts singing about chimneys, we’re switching hotels." He said to her

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— HOTEL ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

INT. HOTEL FRONT DESK

"We asked for two rooms with double beds." Monica said

Receptionist (cheery)
"Unfortunately, there’s been a mix-up. We have… one room with two doubles, and one room with a king."said

Jake (eyeing Ronnie nervously)
'I mean… we’re not gonna take the king room, right?" He says

Chandler (grinning)
"Unless you’re planning a honeymoon, I’d say no." Her brother answered her boyfriends question

Ronnie (deadpan)
"Yeah, let’s stick to “cozy but platonic.” she said

Monica and Rachel’s names are on the king room. Chandler and Joey argue over who gets to room with Jake. Ronnie ends up with Monica… for now.

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— LONDON TOURING

INT. STREETS OF LONDON – LATER THAT DAY

Joey’s got a huge tourist map. Chandler’s dragging his feet. Jake and Ronnie fall behind, walking closer than usual.

Joey (excited)
"Look! That’s the Tower Bridge! And that pub? That’s where David Bowie supposedly threw up once!" He said to them

"What a magical country." Ronnie said bored

"You okay? You’ve been quiet." Jake asked her

"I dunno. London’s beautiful. It just makes me think… like, about real stuff. The future. You and me." She told him

Jake looks at her. A real pause.

"Same." Said the boy

"That’s terrifying." She said

(smiling)
"A little. But not in a bad way."he told her

They keep walking. He takes her hand. She lets him.

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— REHEARSAL DINNER DRAMA

INT. WEDDING VENUE – NIGHT

Ross and Emily’s families are mid-argument over cultural differences. Ronnie and Jake sit quietly watching everything explode — like a romantic comedy gone wrong.

Ross (nervous)
"Right, so… the flowers will go here, and the band will—wait, what do you mean “bagpipes instead of violins”?"he asked worried

Emily’s Uncle:
"It’s tradition! You must honor it!" Said

Chandler (to Jake)
"Fun fact: this is what emotional disaster smells like." Said to the boy

Jake (to Ronnie, low)
"Why do weddings make me feel like I’m doing something wrong just by not knowing how to love forever?" He asked his girlfriend

(quiet)
"Because everyone here keeps pretending it’s easy." She said to him

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— LONDON NIGHT WALK

INT. HOTEL HALLWAY – LATE NIGHT

Ronnie and Jake sneak out for a short walk under the London night sky.

"First wedding I’ve ever been to." He told her

"Same. What’s your review?" She asked him

Jake (grinning)
"8/10 — solid drama, confusing dress code, emotional undercurrents."he told her

"I like being here. With you. Even if we don’t belong."she said

"You belong everywhere, Ronnie. Especially here." He told her

(They share a soft kiss — not intense. Just warm. Present. Then walk together, hand-in-hand, into the London night.)

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📞 MEANWHILE IN NEW YORK – PHOEBE & RACHEL

INT. RACHEL’S APARTMENT – NIGHT

Phoebe (on the phone):
So Joey saw the Queen, Monica’s hair is huge, and Ronnie is officially smitten with that Jake kid.

Rachel (panicking):
Should I go? I mean, what if Ross actually marries her?

Phoebe:
Well, statistically speaking… yes. That’s kind of the point of weddings.

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