### Episode 12: "The One with the Dozen Lasagnas" (Incorporating Rosé's Growing Bond with the Gang)
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**Opening Scene: Central Perk**
The gang—Monica, Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, and Rosé—are gathered at their usual spot, enjoying coffee. Marcel, as usual, is perched on Ross's shoulder, while Rosé quietly sips his drink, observing the group dynamic with an amused smile.
**Monica:** (frustrated) "I can't believe it! I made a dozen lasagnas for my aunt, and now she tells me she doesn't even eat meat anymore!"
**Rachel:** (teasing) "You made twelve lasagnas, Monica. What did you expect? That's enough to feed an army!"
**Rosé:** (smiling softly) "Perhaps the solution is simple. Why not just share them with us?"
**Phoebe:** (nodding) "Oooh, yes! A lasagna party! I'm in."
**Joey:** (grinning) "You had me at lasagna."
The group chuckles, but Monica is still annoyed. She slouches back in her seat, clearly still thinking about her wasted effort.
**Monica:** "Twelve lasagnas... That's *days* of cooking!"
**Rosé:** (playfully) "And an eternity of enjoying it. I'm sure they'll be delicious."
Monica smiles at Rosé's effortless charm, her frustration melting slightly. Rosé's ability to calm situations never goes unnoticed by the group. His mysterious yet soothing presence has become an integral part of their dynamic.
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**Scene Shift: Chandler's Office**
Chandler is at work, trying to focus on his job, but he's clearly distracted by the events of the previous episode. His mom's unexpected kiss with Ross is still at the forefront of his mind. As Chandler absentmindedly types, Joey enters, holding a sandwich.
**Joey:** "Hey man, still weirded out about the whole Ross-and-your-mom thing?"
**Chandler:** (groaning) "Joey, stop reminding me. I'm trying to block it out."
**Joey:** "You know, it's not *that* bad. Your mom's cool. Plus, Ross is harmless. I mean, she probably just kissed him because... well, she's your mom."
**Chandler:** (sarcastic) "Oh, that makes me feel so much better, Joey. Thanks."
Just then, Ross walks into Chandler's office, awkward and sheepish.
**Ross:** (nervous) "Uh, hey Chandler, can we talk for a second?"
**Chandler:** (raising an eyebrow) "Is this about...?"
**Ross:** "Yeah... I just wanted to say I'm sorry about what happened with your mom. It was totally unexpected, and I wasn't trying to... you know... *kiss* her back. It was just one of those... weird moments."
**Chandler:** (deadpan) "Ross, I really don't want to talk about how you 'didn't kiss my mom back.' Let's just forget it ever happened. Please."
Ross nods awkwardly, and Joey, sensing the tension, tries to change the subject.
**Joey:** "Sooo... Monica's got like a dozen lasagnas back at the apartment. Who's up for a feast tonight?"
**Chandler:** (relieved) "Lasagna sounds *way* better than this conversation. I'm in."
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**Scene Shift: Monica's Apartment**
Later that evening, the gang gathers at Monica's apartment, which is filled with the delicious aroma of lasagna. Rosé, as usual, is helping Monica in the kitchen, expertly moving around as though he's been cooking with her for years. His white hair and tattoos contrast sharply with the domestic scene, but he moves with grace, adding a quiet elegance to the chaos.
**Monica:** (playfully) "You know, Rosé, you keep cooking like this, and I might have to hire you as my sous-chef permanently."
**Rosé:** (smirking) "I think I'd enjoy that. Although, I might have to charge an extravagant fee."
**Monica:** (teasing) "Oh, please! With all your billions, you should be cooking for me for free!"
Rachel and Phoebe laugh as they set the table.
**Rachel:** (grinning) "Yeah, Rosé, shouldn't you be off buying islands or... I don't know... funding space programs instead of making lasagna?"
**Rosé:** (calmly) "I prefer the simpler things in life. Besides, what's more satisfying than cooking a good meal with friends?"
Rachel smiles, still slightly mystified by how down-to-earth Rosé is despite his otherworldly background.
**Phoebe:** "You know, Rosé, I could totally see you on the cover of a magazine. 'Primordial God by day, lasagna chef by night.'"
The group laughs, and Rosé merely smiles, content with the lighthearted conversation. Despite his enigmatic nature, he's become part of the family, and the group appreciates how effortlessly he fits in.
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**Scene Shift: Monica's Living Room**
After dinner, everyone lounges in Monica's living room, stuffed from the lasagna feast. Joey is finishing his third serving, while Ross and Chandler debate the pros and cons of space travel (a topic Rosé had casually mentioned earlier). Marcel, ever the attention-seeker, jumps onto Rosé's lap again, nestling in comfortably.
**Rachel:** (smiling) "Marcel really loves you, Rosé. What's your secret?"
**Rosé:** (gently petting Marcel) "No secret. He just knows I have no expectations of him. It's a mutual respect."
**Joey:** (grinning) "Yeah, that's why animals love you. You're like... Mr. Zen or something."
**Ross:** (nodding) "I'm still trying to figure out how you got Marcel to calm down like that. He's never this chill with anyone."
**Rosé:** (playfully) "What can I say? I have a way with primates."
The group chuckles, and the conversation continues as they relax into the evening. There's a clear bond between Rosé and the rest of the gang now, especially with Monica and Rachel, who seem more comfortable around him than ever before.
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**Scene Shift: Central Perk, the Next Day**
The next day, the gang is back at Central Perk. Ross is still awkward around Chandler, but the tension from the previous day has mostly dissipated. Phoebe is humming a song to herself while strumming her guitar, while Chandler and Joey argue about who gets the last slice of leftover lasagna.
**Chandler:** "Come on, Joey. I let you have three slices last night. I think I deserve this one."
**Joey:** (grinning) "You snooze, you lose, man."
Before the argument can escalate, Rosé, sitting at the end of the couch, silently slides the plate toward Chandler with a calm smile.
**Rosé:** "Compromise. You share."
**Joey:** (grinning) "See? Rosé gets it. You share, I eat."
The group laughs, and Chandler reluctantly agrees, cutting the slice in half.
**Phoebe:** (looking at Rosé) "You're like the wise monk of the group. Anytime there's a fight, you're there to smooth it over."
**Rosé:** (chuckling) "I just enjoy harmony. Conflict rarely solves anything."
As Phoebe begins to play a new song on her guitar, Marcel jumps onto Rosé's shoulder, mimicking his calm demeanor. The group watches, laughing at how well Marcel and Rosé seem to get along.
**Rachel:** "Okay, seriously, we need to get Rosé a pet. Preferably one that's not a monkey."
**Monica:** "Yeah, maybe a cat. Or a dog."
**Rosé:** (smiling) "I think Marcel is enough animal companionship for now."
The group laughs as the scene fades out, leaving everyone in good spirits, continuing to bond with Rosé as a permanent fixture in their lives.
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**End of Episode 12**