Meanwhile, Joey was facing his own dilemma. The premiere for his big World War I movie, Over There , was that night, but his agent, Estelle, had sold most of his tickets on eBay, leaving him with only one guest pass. He chose Chandler, wanting to thank him for years of financial and emotional support. It was a grand gesture—until Chandler fell asleep during the screening. Joey, furious, tried to "repay" Chandler for his career help to prove he didn't need him, only to realize the sheer amount of money he actually owed and deciding forgiveness was the cheaper option.
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"Seriously, Ross, breathe louder!" she snapped, her temper so sharp the rest of the group was practically walking on eggshells. Meanwhile, Joey was facing his own dilemma
Back at the apartment, Rachel’s misery reached a breaking point. After a visit to Dr. Long, the group learned about various home remedies to induce labor: spicy foods, long walks, and caster oil. But the doctor mentioned one final, "most effective" method: sex. It was a grand gesture—until Chandler fell asleep
The episode ends on the ultimate cliffhanger: just as things heat up between Ross and Rachel, her water finally breaks, signaling that the baby is finally on its way. "Friends" The One Where Rachel Is Late (TV Episode 2002)
Rachel, desperate to get the "half-human, half-pure-evil" creature out of her, practically ordered Ross to help. Ross, terrified of "opening a can of worms" regarding their relationship, eventually gave in to a kiss.