### Episode 15: "The One with the Stoned Guy" (Featuring Rosé's Growing Presence in the Group and Subtle Chemistry with Monica and Rachel, Following the Original Plot)
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**Opening Scene: Central Perk**
The episode begins with the gang sitting around their usual spot in Central Perk. Monica, Ross, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, Rachel, and Rosé are chatting about their week. Monica is particularly excited as she's preparing for an important opportunity—a potential new job as a head chef at a high-end restaurant.
**Monica:** (excited) "Okay, so I have this big opportunity! My former boss, Steve, is coming over for dinner tonight. If all goes well, I might land a new gig as head chef at this incredible restaurant!"
**Rachel:** (teasing) "That's great, Monica. But are you sure you want your future boss to see what your kitchen looks like after a full day of cooking?"
**Monica:** (nervously) "It's not going to look like that! I'm going to clean as I go. This is going to be perfect."
Rosé, seated next to Monica, listens quietly, his calm demeanor providing a contrast to her excited energy.
**Rosé:** "You'll do fine, Monica. You have a natural gift for cooking. Anyone would be lucky to have you running their kitchen."
Monica smiles, clearly appreciating the encouragement, though she tries not to blush in front of the others. She's become more aware of her feelings for Rosé lately, and every time he says something supportive, it seems to fluster her.
**Monica:** (playfully) "I hope you're right. I'm going to need all the luck I can get."
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**Scene Shift: Monica's Apartment**
That evening, Monica is in the kitchen, meticulously preparing for Steve's arrival. The apartment is spotless, and she's cooking up a storm, determined to make the perfect meal. Rachel is helping set the table, while Rosé is seated nearby, offering moral support.
**Rachel:** (joking) "Okay, Monica, I've set the table and fluffed the pillows three times. Is there anything else I can do to make everything 'perfect'?"
**Monica:** (stressed) "I just need everything to go smoothly, Rachel! This could be the break I've been waiting for."
**Rosé:** (calmly) "You're over-prepared, Monica. The food smells incredible, and your place looks perfect. Just relax, and everything will fall into place."
Monica takes a deep breath, trying to calm down as she stirs a pot on the stove.
**Monica:** "I know, I know. It's just... this is huge for me. I can't blow it."
Just then, there's a knock at the door. Monica's eyes widen in panic.
**Monica:** (whispering) "He's here!"
Rachel shoots her a reassuring smile as she heads to the door to let Steve in. As soon as the door opens, Steve walks in with a big grin.
**Steve:** "Monica! It's been too long! Thanks for inviting me over. I've been looking forward to this all day."
**Monica:** (forcing a smile) "Great! I'm so glad you could make it. Please, have a seat."
Steve sits down at the table, and almost immediately, it becomes clear that something's off. His movements are slow, and he's a little too relaxed. Monica exchanges a glance with Rachel, both sensing that Steve isn't exactly... sober.
**Rachel:** (whispering to Monica) "Monica, is it just me, or is he acting a little... off?"
**Monica:** (whispering back) "I think he's stoned."
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**Scene Shift: Dinner with a Stoned Steve**
As dinner progresses, Steve's behavior becomes more bizarre. He pokes at the food with his fork, stares at it for a moment, then bursts out laughing. Rosé watches with his usual calm but raised eyebrow, clearly amused by the odd situation.
**Steve:** (laughing) "This... this is amazing! It's like... art you can eat!"
**Monica:** (forced smile) "Uh, thanks...?"
Monica is trying to maintain her composure, but it's clear that this isn't going how she had hoped. Rosé, sensing her frustration, gives her a reassuring glance.
**Rosé:** (softly) "Don't worry, Monica. It's out of your control now. Just let him enjoy the food."
Monica takes a deep breath, realizing Rosé is right, but she's still fuming inside. As Steve continues to giggle and ramble about the texture of the mashed potatoes, Rachel struggles to keep a straight face.
**Rachel:** (whispering to Rosé) "I don't know how she's staying so calm right now. I'd be losing it."
**Rosé:** (smiling) "She's stronger than she realizes."
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**Scene Shift: Joey's Double Date Disaster**
Meanwhile, Joey and Chandler are on their own adventure. Joey has planned a double date with two women he met, and Chandler has reluctantly tagged along. As expected, things aren't going well for Chandler.
**Joey:** (enthusiastically) "So, what do you girls do for fun? Besides hanging out with incredibly handsome men like us?"
**Chandler:** (deadpan) "Yeah, incredibly. That's definitely the word I'd use."
The women exchange awkward glances as Joey continues to flirt shamelessly, while Chandler is clearly uninterested. As the date continues to spiral, Chandler looks longingly toward the exit.
**Chandler:** (muttering) "I could've stayed home and reorganized my sock drawer, and it would've been less painful than this."
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**Scene Shift: Monica's Apartment – Dinner Meltdown**
Back at Monica's apartment, the dinner has hit a breaking point. Steve is now completely lost in his own world, making strange observations about the food and decorations in the apartment. Monica, who's been holding it together for as long as possible, finally snaps.
**Monica:** (frustrated) "Steve, are you... high?"
**Steve:** (grinning) "Oh yeah. Totally. I thought it'd make the food taste even better!"
Monica's jaw drops. She turns to Rachel and Rosé, her face a mix of disbelief and anger.
**Monica:** "I can't believe this. I worked *so* hard on this meal, and he's not even going to remember it!"
Rachel looks like she's trying not to laugh, but Rosé steps in, his calm voice cutting through the tension.
**Rosé:** "Monica, you've done everything you could. The meal is incredible, and anyone who appreciates good food would know that. This isn't on you."
Monica takes a deep breath, her frustration slowly melting away as she listens to Rosé. His words, as always, have a calming effect on her. She nods, trying to let go of the situation.
**Monica:** (sighing) "You're right. I just... I wanted this to be perfect."
**Rosé:** "Perfection isn't always about control. Sometimes it's about letting things unfold."
Monica smiles at Rosé, feeling a little more at ease. She glances over at Rachel, who gives her a supportive nod.
**Rachel:** "He's right, Monica. Let's just get through the rest of this dinner, and tomorrow, we can laugh about how you fed a stoned guy the best meal of his life."
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**Scene Shift: Central Perk the Next Day**
The next day, the gang is back at Central Perk, sharing the events of the previous night.
**Chandler:** (complaining) "So, Joey's date turned out to be a disaster, as expected. And I think my date thought I was Joey's chauffeur. Another great Valentine's Day in the books."
**Joey:** (defending himself) "Hey, it wasn't that bad. Besides, you've got to take the bad with the good, right?"
**Monica:** (laughing) "You think *that's* bad? Try feeding a guy who's so stoned he can't tell the difference between mashed potatoes and pudding."
The group laughs, and Monica looks over at Rosé, who gives her a supportive smile. She's grateful for how he handled the situation the night before, and she can't help but feel a growing connection with him.
**Rachel:** (teasing) "Well, at least the food was good. Right, Rosé?"
**Rosé:** (smiling) "It was excellent, Monica. Even if Steve was in another dimension, the rest of us appreciated it."
Monica blushes slightly, her heart racing a little at Rosé's compliment. Meanwhile, Rachel watches the exchange, feeling a subtle pang of jealousy. Though neither Monica nor Rachel has admitted it yet, their attraction to Rosé is becoming more and more obvious.
As the group continues to laugh and share stories, the chemistry between Rosé, Monica, and Rachel simmers quietly in the background, building tension as the friends navigate their ever-complicated dynamics.