### Episode 19: "The One Where the Monkey Gets Away"
*(Featuring Monica and Rachel Trying to Get Over Rosé, Extended Scenes, and Fun Conversations, Following the Original Plot)*
---
**Opening Scene: Monica and Rachel's Apartment**
The episode opens with Monica and Rachel sitting on the couch, eating takeout after a long day. It's been a week since the poker game, and neither of them can stop thinking about Rosé, despite their best efforts. His calm demeanor, mysterious nature, and effortlessly cool presence seem to have taken over their thoughts, and both women are struggling to move past their obvious crushes.
**Rachel:** (sighing) "Okay, we need to talk about it."
**Monica:** (looking up) "Talk about what?"
**Rachel:** (exasperated) "Rosé! We've been avoiding this conversation for days, and I can't take it anymore. We need to figure out how to get over him."
Monica groans, setting down her chopsticks. She's been trying to distract herself from thinking about Rosé, but it's clearly not working.
**Monica:** "I know. It's ridiculous. I mean, he's great, but we can't both be... you know, *into* him."
**Rachel:** (laughing) "Yeah, that would get complicated. Plus, it's not like we can just tell him, 'Hey, we both have a crush on you, so pick one.'"
Monica laughs, but there's an underlying tension in the room. Both women know they need to move on, but it's easier said than done.
**Monica:** (sighing) "So, what's the plan? How do we get over him?"
Rachel thinks for a moment, her face scrunching in thought.
**Rachel:** "Okay, how about this: We avoid talking about him. Like, no more Rosé-related conversations. And if either of us starts to swoon, we shut it down immediately. Agreed?"
**Monica:** (nodding) "Agreed. No more swooning."
**Rachel:** (grinning) "Good. Now let's talk about something else."
There's an awkward silence as they both try to think of something that isn't related to Rosé, but it's clear their minds are still on him.
**Monica:** (groaning) "This is going to be harder than I thought."
---
**Scene Shift: Central Perk**
The scene shifts to Central Perk, where the gang is hanging out. Chandler and Joey are sitting on the couch, talking about Joey's latest audition, while Ross is nervously sipping coffee. He's been babysitting Marcel for the day and is a little on edge, trying to keep his mischievous monkey from causing chaos.
Rosé walks in, his usual calm, collected self, and joins the group. He's wearing a dark, tailored coat, and the subtle shift in his look doesn't go unnoticed by Monica and Rachel, who are both trying their hardest not to stare.
**Rachel:** (under her breath to Monica) "Okay, this is a test. No swooning."
**Monica:** (whispering back) "I'm trying!"
Rosé sits down, placing a book he's been reading on the table in front of him.
**Rosé:** "How's everyone doing?"
**Chandler:** (joking) "Well, we're doing fine, but Ross is one nervous breakdown away from becoming a full-time zookeeper."
Ross glares at Chandler, adjusting Marcel on his lap.
**Ross:** "Marcel's fine. I've got it under control."
As if on cue, Marcel leaps off Ross's lap and scurries across the coffee table, grabbing a muffin from Joey's plate and running off.
**Joey:** (yelling after Marcel) "Hey! That's my muffin!"
Ross jumps up, trying to catch Marcel, but it's too late. The monkey disappears behind the counter, and Ross groans, running a hand through his hair in frustration.
**Ross:** "He's out of control. I don't know what I'm going to do."
**Phoebe:** (casually) "Maybe he's just hungry. You should have packed him a little monkey snack."
**Chandler:** (deadpan) "Yeah, Ross, why don't you prepare a bento box for him next time?"
The group laughs as Ross slumps back into his seat, defeated. Meanwhile, Rachel is trying not to notice how effortlessly cool Rosé looks as he watches the chaos unfold with a small smile on his face.
---
**Scene Shift: Ross's Apartment – Marcel Escapes**
Later that day, Ross is back at his apartment with Marcel. He's trying to keep the monkey entertained while he makes a quick call, but Marcel is restless, jumping from one piece of furniture to another.
**Ross:** (on the phone, distracted) "Yeah, I've got it under control. Marcel's been... well, he's been a handful today, but nothing I can't handle."
As he talks, Marcel eyes the open window in the living room and, in a flash, leaps toward it. Before Ross can react, Marcel climbs out the window and scampers down the fire escape.
**Ross:** (panicked) "Oh no. Oh no no no no no!"
He drops the phone and rushes to the window, but Marcel is already out of sight.
**Ross:** (yelling) "Marcel!"
---
**Scene Shift: Monica and Rachel's Apartment – The Search Begins**
Back at Monica and Rachel's apartment, the girls are preparing for dinner when the phone rings. Monica picks it up, and her expression quickly changes from casual to serious.
**Monica:** (on the phone) "Wait, what? Marcel's missing?"
Rachel looks up, her face filled with concern as she overhears the conversation.
**Monica:** (into the phone) "Yeah, we'll be right over."
She hangs up the phone and turns to Rachel.
**Monica:** "Marcel escaped. Ross is freaking out. We've got to help him find the monkey."
Rachel grabs her coat, but there's a pause as she realizes what this means.
**Rachel:** "Wait. If we go help, Rosé will probably be there."
**Monica:** (nodding) "Yeah... and we're not supposed to talk about him."
**Rachel:** (resolutely) "We won't. We'll just focus on finding the monkey. No swooning, no distractions. This is about Marcel."
**Monica:** "Exactly. We can do this."
They rush out the door, determined to help Ross without letting their Rosé-induced feelings get in the way.
---
**Scene Shift: The Search Party**
The group gathers at Ross's apartment to plan the search for Marcel. Ross is pacing around the room, clearly panicked, while everyone else tries to figure out the best approach.
**Ross:** (frantically) "He could be *anywhere*! I've got to find him—what if he gets lost, or hurt, or—"
**Rosé:** (calmly) "We'll find him, Ross. Marcel knows this area well enough. He won't have gone far."
Rosé's calm presence seems to ease Ross's anxiety slightly, and the group begins discussing their search strategy. Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe each volunteer to search different parts of the neighborhood, while Monica and Rachel stay behind to help Ross with some phone calls to animal shelters and local authorities.
**Chandler:** (sarcastically) "Great, so Joey and I will take the streets. I'm sure we'll find him in no time—monkeys love pizza places, right?"
**Joey:** (seriously) "Actually, that's not a bad idea. Let's check that new pizza place on 7th."
**Chandler:** (sighing) "I was joking, Joey."
---
**Scene Shift: The Streets of New York**
Chandler and Joey are walking through the streets, peeking into alleys and behind dumpsters as they search for Marcel. Joey is still convinced the monkey will somehow end up near food, while Chandler is less than optimistic.
**Chandler:** "Okay, let's face it. There's no way we're going to find Marcel just wandering the streets. He's probably halfway to Brooklyn by now."
**Joey:** (confidently) "Nah, he's probably just hanging out somewhere close by. Monkeys like to stay in familiar territory."
**Chandler:** (sarcastically) "Oh, great. Joey Tribbiani, monkey expert."
Joey grins, clearly enjoying the adventure, while Chandler shakes his head, half-amused and half-exasperated.
---
**Scene Shift: Monica and Rachel's Apartment – No Rosé Talk**
Back at the apartment, Monica and Rachel are helping Ross make calls, trying to focus on the task at hand, but the topic of Rosé keeps creeping into their minds. As they hang up from a particularly frustrating call with animal control, Rachel can't help herself.
**Rachel:** "Okay, I know we said no Rosé talk, but can we just *acknowledge* how calm he was during all this? It's like nothing ever fazes him."
Monica groans, knowing they've broken their pact.
**Monica:** "I know! It's so annoying. He's so... *perfect*. Ugh, we need to stop."
**Rachel:** "Agreed. No more. We're focusing on Marcel. Rosé-free zone from now on."
They both nod, recommitting to their agreement, but it's clear that getting over Rosé is going to be harder than they thought.
---
**Scene Shift: The Reunion**
After hours of searching, the gang finally reconvenes at Ross's apartment, looking tired and frustrated. Ross paces back and forth, worry etched on his face, while Chandler and Joey walk in empty-handed.
**Chandler:** (sighing) "Well, we didn't find Marcel. But we did find a great pizza place. So... victory?"
**Joey:** "I'm telling you, he's probably chilling with some other animals by now."
**Ross:** (exasperated) "That's not helping, guys! What if something happened to him?"
Just then, there's a loud crash from outside. The group rushes to the window and sees a familiar furry figure darting down the street, followed closely by a little girl giggling and pointing.
**Rachel:** "There! Is that...?"
**Monica:** (squinting) "It is! That's Marcel!"
Ross bolts toward the door, his panic momentarily forgotten as he rushes out.
**Ross:** "Marcel! Come back!"
As Ross runs down the stairs, the rest of the gang follows, with Chandler and Joey hot on his heels.
---
**Scene Shift: Outside the Apartment Building**
Outside, the group sees Marcel weaving through the feet of passersby, clearly having the time of his life. Ross rushes into the street, calling his name.
**Ross:** "Marcel! Come here, buddy!"
Marcel pauses, looks back at Ross with a cheeky glint in his eyes, then darts away again, making Ross chase after him. The group is a mixture of concern and amusement as they watch.
**Phoebe:** "He's so fast! He should be in the Olympics!"
**Chandler:** "Yeah, the Olympic Escape Artist."
As they chase Marcel down the street, Rachel and Monica share a knowing glance, both feeling the pressure of their earlier conversation.
**Rachel:** (whispering) "Okay, we have to keep it together. Focus on Marcel."
**Monica:** "Right, no Rosé talk."
Just then, Rosé steps forward, calmly assessing the situation. With a confident smile, he says:
**Rosé:** "Come here, little guy."
Marcel stops and turns his head, intrigued.
Marcel hesitates but then makes a beeline toward Rosé, who squats down, arms outstretched. The monkey leaps into his arms, and Rosé effortlessly cradles him.
**Ross:** (in awe) "Whoa, how did you do that?"
**Rosé:** "I guess he just sensed my inner monkey."
**Rachel:** (with a smirk) "So now you're a monkey whisperer too?"
The group bursts into laughter, and Ross rushes over, relief flooding his face.
**Ross:** "You have no idea how worried I was. Thank you, Rosé."
**Rosé:** (smiling) "No problem. Just doing what I can."
As they walk back to the apartment, the mood shifts from panic to relief. Monica and Rachel, though still grappling with their feelings, can't help but appreciate the easy chemistry Rosé has with Marcel—and the way he seems to bring calm to chaos.
---
**Scene Shift: Back at Ross's Apartment**
Back in the apartment, everyone is settling in, sipping on coffee and trying to unwind after the whirlwind of the day. Marcel is perched happily on Ross's shoulder, clearly back to his mischievous self.
**Monica:** (relieved) "Well, that was an adventure. I'm just glad we found him."
**Chandler:** "Next time, we should just put a leash on him."
**Joey:** "Or train him to order pizza."
**Rachel:** (playfully) "I think he already has a knack for that."
As they settle back into their usual banter, Monica and Rachel exchange glances again. They know they're still tangled in their feelings for Rosé, but at least for now, they can push those thoughts aside and focus on their friends.
---
**Final Scene: Closing Moments**
As the laughter fades, Rosé leans back in his chair, watching the group with a relaxed smile. There's something warm and comforting about being with them, despite the earlier chaos.
**Rosé:** "You know, this whole day was a reminder that sometimes the unexpected can lead to the best moments."
**Phoebe:** "Like finding a monkey. And a new pizza place."
**Chandler:** "And the added bonus of not being trapped in an ATM vestibule."
The group laughs again, and for a brief moment, Monica and Rachel share a smile at Rosé, the tension lifting just a little.
**Rachel:** "Okay, maybe we don't have to forget about him completely..."
**Monica:** (grinning) "As long as we don't let it get out of hand."
They all nod, feeling a little lighter as they continue their playful banter, the chaos of the day transforming into shared memories.
**Fade Out:**
As the camera pulls away from the group, their laughter echoes, underscoring the strength of their friendship—and perhaps the possibility of navigating their feelings for Rosé together.
**End Scene.**