THE ONE WITH THE TRAGEDY

 

Written by: Ethan

 

Disclaimer: These characters do not belong to me, but to Bright, Kauffman and Crane Productions and Warner Bros. Their use is not intended for profit, only for entertainment.

 

ROSS & RACHEL’S FLAT (The Geller family is present. It’s 6:00 am on Monday morning)

 

Ross:  What the hell did you wake me up for?  Caitlin and Keeley aren’t going to be up for another hour. 

 

Rachel:  I woke you up so you could make love to me. 

 

Ross:  As I recall I wanted to make love to you last night and you told me no, you were too tired. 

 

Rachel:  That was then, this is now. 

 

Ross:  But now I’m the one who is too tired.  Leave me alone. 

 

Rachel:  Come on, just lie on your back and let me do my thing. 

 

Ross:  I will not be your personal toy Rachel.  You refused me last night and now I’m refusing you. 

 

Rachel:  So this is only payback and nothing else. 

 

Ross:  If you want to call it that then yeah, consider it payback. 

 

Rachel:  And you’re positive you want to play this game? 

 

Ross:  Huh? 

 

Rachel:  I’m just saying that I can go a lot longer without sex than you can.  Hell, I could go weeks before the thought of masturbating would even enter my mind.  You, you’d be lucky to last the week.  Then you’d be jerking off in the bathroom like there’s no tomorrow and wishing that you didn’t start this little sexual game. 

 

Ross:  I will not be blackmailed into making love to you Rachel. 

 

Rachel:  I’m not trying to blackmail you honey, I’m just stating what’s going to happen if you don’t make love to me this morning.   

 

Ross (after a long pause):  You’re such a conniving little bitch sometimes you know that? 

 

Rachel:  I love you too honey.  Now hurry up and get naked because I only have 30 minutes and then I have to get ready for work. 

 

OPENING CREDITS

 

BRAD & JENNIFER’S RESIDENCE (The Pitt family is present.  Jennifer and Brad are just waking up) 

 

Jennifer:  Good morning. 

 

Brad:  Hey, I missed you.

 

Jennifer:  You better have. 

 

Brad:  How are the kids? 

 

Jennifer:  A handful.  (pause)  I know you just got in last night but I need to head out to the Hamptons for a day to be by myself.  You know, a day to unwind from having the kids for the past six weeks. 

 

Brad:  It was that bad? 

 

Jennifer:  No, just having them all to myself can be a little overwhelming after six weeks. 

 

Brad:  Yeah, you might as well go out there.  We never use the place anymore. 

 

Jennifer:  We’re not selling it. 

 

Brad:  I didn’t come home to fight with you.  I never said I wanted to sell it. 

 

Jennifer:  See, see how grouchy I am?  A 4 and 2 year old will do that to you after six weeks. 

 

Brad:  Before you go I need to run an errand.  Is that ok? 

 

Jennifer:  Yeah, what do you have to do? 

 

Brad:  I just forgot to pick something up on the way home from the airport last night.  I’ll only be gone for a half hour. 

 

Jennifer:  A present for me? 

 

Brad:  Maybe. 

 

Jennifer:  What is it? 

 

Brad:  It’s a surprise.

 

Jennifer:  Oh, I love surprises.  Go now. 

 

Brad:  Hold on a second there missy.  There’s still something that we need to discuss. 

 

Jennifer:  Oh?  What’s that? 

 

Brad:  This little incident with Mr. Geller that hit every major newspaper in the United States and Canada. 

 

Jennifer:  What about it? 

 

Brad:  You let him dangle all day instead of nipping it in the bud right away and I want to know why. 

 

Jennifer:  I wanted Ross to have his 15 minutes of fame. 

 

Brad:  And the real reason? 

 

Jennifer:  I couldn’t get a hold of our spokeswoman right away.  We really need to fire her. 

 

 Brad:  Now why are you lying to me?  I spoke with Michelle and she said she didn’t hear from you until mid-afternoon. 

 

Jennifer:  See, there’s a reason to fire her right there.  She ratted me out. 

 

Brad:  The real reason is that you just wanted to have a little fun at Ross’ expense. 

 

Jennifer:  Ok, ok, ok, I was bored. 

 

Brad:  And you knew kissing him in public would hit the papers faster than shit hits the toilet water.  

 

Jennifer:  Lovely comparison. 

 

Brad:  Did you at least apologize to him? 

 

Jennifer:  For what? 

 

Brad:  For setting him up. 

 

Jennifer:  I have to apologize for that even if he doesn’t even realize that he was set up? 

 

Brad:  Yes! 

 

Jennifer:  Fine, I’ll call him this morning.  (Brad moves on top of Jennifer)  What are you doing? 

 

Brad:  I haven’t seen the love of my life in six weeks and you ask me what I’m doing?  What does it look like I’m doing? 

 

Jennifer:  Well you better get your fat ass off me this instant because we’re not having sex this morning. 

 

Brad:  What?  Why not? 

 

Jennifer:  Because you’re making me apologize to Ross. 

 

Brad:  Oh.  Then fuck Ross. 

 

Jennifer:  I did.

 

Brad:  What!

 

Jennifer:  Just kidding.  Seriously, it’s being with the kids that’s causing me to act out.   

 

ROSS & RACHEL’S FLAT (Ross, Caitlin and Keeley are present) 

 

Keeley:  Dada? 

 

Ross:  Yeah? 

 

Keeley:  Water please. 

 

Ross:  I just gave you water Keeley.  Where’d you put your sippy cup? 

 

Keeley:  Somewhere. 

 

Ross:  Thank you for narrowing that down for me.  Caitlin, where’s your sister’s sippy cup? 

 

Caitlin:  Directly behind her on the floor. 

 

Ross (moving around Keeley and picking up the cup):  Thank you sweetie.  Here’s your water Keeley.  Don’t lose it now. 

 

Keeley:  Thank you. 

 

Ross:  You’re welcome. (the phone rings)  Hello? 

 

Jennifer (from her residence):  Hey you big stud. 

 

Ross:  Rachel? 

 

Jennifer:  Now would Rachel ever say that to you stupid? 

 

Ross:  If you’re gonna be a bitch about it Jennifer I’m just gonna hang up the phone. 

 

Jennifer:  How are you? 

 

Ross:  Good.  And you? 

 

Jennifer:  Just waiting for Brad to get back and then I’m heading out to our place in the Hamptons. 

 

Ross:  Nice.  Brad going with you? 

 

Jennifer:  No. 

 

Ross:  Can I go with you? 

 

Jennifer:  Don’t you think we’ve given the papers enough gossip for a month? 

 

Ross:  Good point. 

 

Jennifer:  About that.  I was calling to apologize for setting you up. 

 

Ross:  Huh? 

 

Jennifer:  I set you up Ross.  I’m sorry I was bored.

 

Ross:  You mean to tell me you did that to me on purpose?

 

Jennifer:  Guilty. 

 

Ross:  You bitch! 

 

Keeley:  Bitch. 

 

Ross:  No Keeley, don’t say that word.  It’s a bad word. 

 

Caitlin:  But you said it. 

 

Ross:  Caitlin, don’t talk like that to your father.  (to Jennifer)  Sorry. 

 

Jennifer:  That’s what happens when you swear around little kids.   Look, I’m really sorry.  It wasn’t a nice thing to do. 

 

Ross:  I wouldn’t go that far.  I was in the papers and linked to a movie star.  That doesn’t happen to most people everyday. 

 

Jennifer:  So we’re cool? 

 

Ross:  Oh no, I’ll definitely pay you back.  You can count on it. 

 

Jennifer:  Ok.  Give my regards to your lovely wife.  I gotta go, there’s someone at my door. 

 

Ross:  Ok, talk to you later.    

   

BRAD & JENNIFER’S RESIDENCE (Jennifer and her children are present.  Courteney and Colin are playing in Courteney’s room.  The doorbell rings and Jennifer answers it.  It’s a man)  

 

Jennifer:  May I help you? 

 

Man:  Are you Jennifer Aniston? 

 

Jennifer:  Yes.  And you are? 

 

Man:  My name is Special Agent Mike Gallego with the Drug Enforcement Agency.  May I have a word with you please? 

 

Jennifer:  Um sure.  Come on in.  Please, sit down.  Can I get you anything? 

 

Mr. Gallego:  I’m fine thank you.

 

(Jennifer sits down across from Mr. Gallego) 

 

Jennifer:  What’s this all about? 

 

Mr. Gallego:  Are you an acquaintance of Mr. David Arquette? 

 

Jennifer:  Yes.  We’re good friends in fact. 

 

Mr. Gallego:  Were you aware that Mr. Arquette is being investigated for drug trafficking? 

 

Jennifer:  No.  That doesn’t sound like David at all.  I still don’t understand why you here interviewing me. 

 

Mr. Gallego:  Within the past month Ms. Aniston there have been over $4 million in wire transfers which have been transferred in and out of your bank account at Bank of America.  A trace of the wires shows the money came in from an offshore bank located in the Cayman Islands, went through your account, and then was wired to an account owned by Mr. Arquette.  Would you care to explain this activity?

 

Jennifer:  All I can say is that none of what you just said has happened.  I think you’ve made a mistake. 

 

Mr. Gallego:  Very well.  Here you go.  (hands her an envelope) 

 

Jennifer:  What’s this? 

 

Mr. Gallego:  It’s a search warrant Ms. Aniston.

 

Jennifer:  On what grounds? 

 

Mr. Gallego:  It’s all there in the search warrant Ms. Aniston.  If you’ll excuse me, I’d like to get started. 

 

Jennifer:  Wait, wait a minute.  Am I being charged with a crime? 

 

Mr. Gallego:  Not yet.  Now if you’ll excuse me, I will execute my search warrant. 

 

(Mr. Gallego goes upstairs.  Jennifer picks up the phone and dials) 

 

Jennifer:  Brad? 

 

Brad (on the streets of New York):  Hey honey. 

 

Jennifer:  A DEA agent is here and he’s searching our house. 

 

Brad:  What? 

 

Jennifer:  I’m not fooling around Brad.  He’s searching our house right now. 

 

Brad:  For what?

 

Jennifer:  I don’t know but he has a search warrant.  He said something about David being investigated for drug trafficking and money transfers through our bank account at Bank of America.  I think he thinks we’re involved in something illegal. 

 

Brad:  Call our attorney immediately.  I’m on my way home as we speak.  I’ll be there in ten minutes. 

 

Jennifer:  Please hurry. 

 

Brad:  I’ll be there.  Just stay calm. 

 

Jennifer:  Ok.  See you soon.  (Jennifer hangs up and goes to call her attorney.   Mr. Gallego comes downstairs carry a very large bag of marijuana.  Jennifer puts down the phone) 

 

Mr. Gallego:  Would you care to explain this bag of marijuana Ms. Aniston?  You have enough pot here to get high every day for the next three years.

 

Jennifer:  I’ve, I’ve never seen that before.  Where did you find that? 

 

Mr. Gallego:  In the master bedroom in a dresser drawer underneath your bras and panties. 

 

Jennifer:  That’s impossible! 

 

Mr. Gallego:  You do realize that possession of marijuana, especially in this quantity is illegal.  In this case, based on the amount in this bag, it’s a felony. 

 

Jennifer:  Well then you must’ve planted that bag because I’ve never seen it before in my life. 

 

Mr. Gallego:  Ms. Aniston, please turn around and place your hands on your head. 

 

Jennifer:  Excuse me? 

 

Mr. Gallego:  You are under arrest for drug possession with the intent to distribute, money laundering and drug trafficking.  Turn around and place your hands on your head. 

(Jennifer turns around and places her hands on her head.  Mr. Gallego comes behind her and places her in handcuffs)  Ms. Aniston you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.  You have the right to an attorney.  If you can afford an attorney, one will be provided to you.  Do you understand your rights Ms. Aniston? 

 

Jennifer:  Yes. 

 

Mr. Gallego (taking out his gun and putting his silencer on):  Say goodnight Ms. Aniston. 

 

Jennifer:  What? 

 

Mr. Gallego:  I said, say goodnight. 

 

Jennifer:   Oh my God!  You’re going to kill me! 

 

Mr. Gallego:  It’s your lucky day Ms. Aniston.  (fires two shots to the back of her head, killing her instantly.  He calmly picks up the bag of marijuana and leaves the flat)   

 

VICTORIA’S SECRET (Jenna is working in her office with the radio on as Rachel enters) 

 

Rachel:  Hey Jenna. 

 

Jenna:  Hey Rachel.  How are you? 

 

Rachel:  Busy.  I’m trying to hide from Katie. 

 

Jenna:  Well this is a good place to hide because Katie never comes down to visit me.  Where’s your top lieutenant? 

 

Rachel:  Probably hiding from me. 

 

Jenna:  What?  Did he miss a deadline or something? 

 

Rachel:  No, he just avoids me like the plague when we’re at work.  I mean, do you seek to hang out with Katie when you’re here? 

 

Jenna:  I see your point. 

 

Rachel:  Oh, I love this song, turn it up. 

 

Jenna:  I didn’t picture you a classic rock fan. 

 

Rachel:  Hey, they just cut off the song. 

 

DJ:  We have some breaking news that we’d like to share with you at this moment.  Jennifer Aniston, 35, was found shot dead this morning in her Central Park West flat by her husband.  Police have not released any further details at this point.  Ms. Aniston was the star of such films as Along Came Polly, Bruce Almighty, and The Good Girl.  Again, Jennifer Aniston was murdered this morning in her residence.  Jennifer Aniston was 35.  She is survived by her husband Brad Pitt and their two children. 

 

Jenna:  Oh my God! (Rachel faints and crashes to the floor)  Rachel! 

 

ROSS & RACHEL’S FLAT (Ross and his kids are present) 

 

Caitlin:  Daddy? 

 

Ross:  Yeah? 

 

Caitlin:  Can we go to the zoo? 

 

Ross:  Not today. 

 

Caitlin:  How come? 

 

Ross:  Because the zoo moved to Cleveland for the week.   

 

Caitlin:  Really? 

 

Ross:  Yup.  Maybe we’ll go next week. 

 

Caitlin:  Ok. 

 

(the phone rings)

 

Ross:  Hello? 

 

Brad (from his flat):  Ross, it’s Brad. 

 

Ross:  Hey, when’d you get back in town? 

 

Brad:  Last night.  Look, I need a huge favor. 

 

Ross:  Sure, anything. 

 

Brad:  I need you to watch Courteney and Colin for me for a few days. 

 

Ross:  Sure, are you and Jennifer going away?  (Brad doesn’t respond)  Brad, are you still there? 

 

Brad:  Jennifer was murdered this morning. 

 

Ross:  What! I just talked to her not an hour ago!

 

Brad:  A man posing as a DEA agent made his way into the flat and served Jennifer with a search warrant.  She called me on my cell while all this was happening.  From what the police can tell is that the man then handcuffed Jennifer and shot her execution style with two shots to the back of her head.  I came home and found her lying on the floor in a pool of blood and the kids crying. I, I was only ten minutes from home when she called me man.  I didn’t get home in time to save my wife. 

 

Ross:  I don’t know what to say Brad.  I’m shocked and I’m truly sorry.  Whatever Rachel and I can do, just name it.

 

Brad:  I’ll, I’ll be over within the hour to drop the kids off. 

 

Ross:  Do you want me to come pick them up? 

 

Brad:  No, no, I need time to explain to them what happened to Mommy.  God, how am I gonna explain to them that Mommy is dead? 

 

Ross:  Just tell them the truth Brad.  (pause)  Did they see Jennifer, you know, after she was shot? 

 

Brad:  Courteney did.  Colin had fallen asleep by the time I got home.  Courteney was trying to wake Jennifer up when I entered the flat.  Courteney, Courteney had Jennifer’s blood all over her.  I just don’t think she could put two and two together.  I think she thought that Jennifer was just sleeping and not dead.  Look, I need to go.  I’ve got a million things to do and I still have to talk with the police further.  I’ll be over within the hour.  Thanks for your help.

 

Ross:  Brad? 

 

Brad:  Yeah? 

 

Ross:  I’m serious, anything you need please just ask. 

 

Brad:  Thanks.  I’ll see you soon. 

 

Ross (hanging up the phone):  How in the hell am I going to tell Rachel that her best friend is dead? 

 

VICTORIA’S SECRET (Jenna and Rachel are present.  Jenna has brought Rachel back to consciousness) 

 

Jenna (who is crying):  Sit up slowly Rach.

 

Rachel (also crying):  It’s really true isn’t it? 

 

Jenna:  I’m afraid so. 

 

(Chandler enters) 

 

Chandler:  Rach, I’ve been looking everywhere for….my God, did someone die or something?  (Jenna and Rachel start crying harder) Oh my God, what happened?  (Rachel tries to tell Chandler but can’t get any words out)  Jenna? 

 

Jenna:  Jennifer, Jennifer was murdered this morning. 

 

Chandler:  Excuse me? 

 

Jenna:  She’s dead.  The radio station just announced her death a couple of minutes ago. 

 

Chandler:  Holy shit!  Ah, ah, we need to get the hell out of here.  You stay here with Rachel and I’ll go talk to Katie.  Don’t go anywhere until I get back ok?  (Chandler leaves)

 

Rachel:  Why? Why did this have to happen?  She’d never hurt anyone. 

 

Jenna:  I have no idea Rachel I have no idea.   

 

ROSS & RACHEL’S FLAT (The Geller family, Brad’s children, The Bing family, The Tribbiani family, Phoebe and Jack are present) 

 

Courteney:  Uncle Ross? 

 

Ross:  Yes Courteney? 

 

Courteney:  Why is everybody crying? 

 

Ross:  Everyone is sad honey.

 

Courteney:  Because of what happened to my Mommy? 

 

Ross:  Yes sweetie, because of what happened to your Mommy.  (Courteney runs off to play with the other kids.  Ross – to the others)  I don’t know how kids do it. 

 

Phoebe:  Maybe it hasn’t fully hit her yet Ross.  Maybe she’s still in shock. 

 

Joey:  Did Brad explain to them that Mommy’s gone to the big cloud in the sky? 

 

Ross:  Yeah.  Brad tried to explain it all to them earlier. 

 

Phoebe:  I bet you Jennifer’s just sitting up there in peace now.  Smiling down upon all of us.  God, I wish I had that chance. 

 

Rachel:  What, what are you saying Phoebe?  That Jennifer’s lucky that she got gunned down this morning? 

 

Phoebe:  No, no, no, that’s absolutely horrible Rach.  I didn’t mean anything by it at all.  I just mean since I’m on a one-way ticket to Hell that the only thing waiting for me is a very hot, uncomfortable sauna. 

 

Rachel (getting up):  Well why don’t you save your heaven and hell theories for another day Phoebe.  (Rachel goes into their master bedroom) 

 

Joey:  Phoebe!  Now look what you’ve done. 

 

Phoebe:  I swear, I didn’t mean anything by it. 

 

Jenna:  Joey, leave Phoebe alone. 

 

Ross:  Don’t worry about it Phoebe, Rachel doesn’t handle death well at all. 

 

Monica:  Who does? 

 

Chandler:  Yeah, it’s not right up there on the top times to throw a party. 

 

Jack:  Any word on when the services will be held? 

 

Ross:  Wednesday.  Here in New York. 

 

Monica:  Really?  I really thought that the funeral would be held in LA. 

 

Ross:  Brad was adamant that the service be held here in New York. This is where they choose to spend the majority of their time now and this is home to them.

 

Chandler:  Now what do we do? 

 

Ross:  We sit around, get absolutely shit faced, and tell stories about how Jennifer touched our lives.

 

Joey:  I’m all for that. 

 

Jenna:  Once again the disadvantages of being pregnant rear their ugly little heads. 

 

Joey:  What are you talking about?  You’re absolutely beautiful. 

 

Jack:  I was a metaphor Joey. 

 

Joey:  Don’t you think I knew that? 

 

Monica:  Not exactly.  I’m gonna go talk to Rachel.   (Monica gets up from her seat and makes her way to the master bedroom) 

 

Ross:  What should we start with?  Jack Daniels or Bacardi? 

 

Jack:  Jack. 

 

Joey:  You know you’re only saying that because it’s your first name. 

 

Jack:  No, I hate rum. 

 

(Cut to Monica and Rachel – Rachel has buried her face in her pillows and she’s sprawled out on the bed) 

 

Monica:  Rach?

 

Rachel:  This isn’t a good time Mon. 

 

Monica:  This isn’t a good time for any of us Rachel. 

 

Rachel (sitting up):  I, I, I just don’t understand how someone can just waltz into someone’s apartment and kill a person without anyone seeing him. 

 

Monica:  I’m pretty sure the police have a pretty good idea of who they’re looking for. 

 

Rachel:  And how do you figure that? 

 

Monica:  Because Brad and Jennifer’s building is secure and the only way in is through security.  Someone saw the killer’s face. 

 

Rachel:  Hell, it doesn’t make any difference anyway, she’s dead.  She’s not here anymore. 

 

Monica:  Look, I know that Jennifer was one of your closest friends and how much she meant, means, to you.  But Brad needs you right now.  He needs you to be strong in the next couple of days.  You’ll have time to grieve after the funeral service, but until then Brad really needs you to be strong in front of his kids.  They don’t fully understand that Jennifer isn’t coming home anymore.  But if they figure it out before the funeral, you and Ross are going to have to help them cope.  Can you do that for Brad? 

 

Rachel:  Yes.  

 

Monica:  Now come on with me and join the others.  It’s time to drink to Jennifer.  

 

Rachel:  I could drink a whole bottle. 

 

Monica:  I think we all could sweetie, I think we all could.  

 

TWO DAYS LATER  - JOHNSON’S FUNERAL HOME (Jennifer’s family and friends are present) 

 

Joey:  Man, I really hate funerals.  They freak me out. 

 

Jenna:  Hey, this is one of your close friends so deal with it. 

 

Phoebe:  Boy, this place is packed with celebrities.  I mean it’s like a who’s who of Hollywood here.

 

Jack:  Did you see all of her fans outside?  The streets were packed. 

 

(Monica and Chandler sit down) 

 

Monica:  Hey. 

 

Phoebe:  Where’re the kids? 

 

Monica:  At home with a babysitter.  They’re too young for a funeral.  

 

Chandler:  And that case, why is Joey here?

 

Joey:  Don’t make me come over there and wipe that smile off your face. 

 

Jenna:  Knock it off. 

 

Joey:  He insulted me first. 

 

Jenna:  I don’t care, knock it off. 

 

Monica:  Did everyone bring enough tissues? 

 

Chandler:  Well if you didn’t Monica brought the tissue making plant with her.

 

Monica:  What did I tell you about being a smart ass today? 

 

Chandler:  Ah, not to be. 

 

Monica:  Then stop making wisecracks.  

 

(Ross and Rachel arrive) 

 

Ross:  Hey. 

 

Rachel:  Hi. 

 

Monica:  Did you bring extra tissues? 

 

Rachel:  Yeah and if I run out I’ll just use Ross’ shirt. 

 

(Somber music begins to play and Jennifer’s casket is carried in by her pallbearers with Brad upfront.)

 

Minister:  Family and friends, we gather here today to celebrate the life of Jennifer Joanna Aniston Pitt.  A life that was tragically cut short but one in which she touched the lives of so many people as I can see now here before me and the throes of fans waiting outside to say goodbye to Jennifer for one final time.  It is in times like these that many of a believer in God has his faith challenged.  Why would a just God take away a vibrant young mother in the prime of her life?  But that is the mystery of God, for only He knows the true answer.  God has plan for each and everyone one of us and God has called Jennifer home.  Though a somber occasion, and a painful time for all of you, please celebrate Jennifer’s life.  Look into your heart and soul and feel Jennifer’s presence.  Though she may be gone physically from this world, she is here with us spiritually always.  So to celebrate Jennifer’s life, a group of her closest friends would like to share some words with all of you. 

 

(Courteney Cox Arquette, Lisa Kudrow, Paul Rudd and Kathy Najimy speak about Jennifer.  After Kathy Najimy finishes, it’s Ross’ turn). 

 

Ross:  Hello, my name is Ross Geller.  Originally Brad asked my wife Rachel to say a few words but unfortunately Rachel is too distraught to speak at the moment.  To me Jennifer can be best described by the way I met her.  I was staying at a hotel in Los Angeles with my wife who was on a business trip at the time.  While my wife went to work, I went to read by the pool.  After a few minutes, I was approached by Jennifer.  Needless to say, I was in total shock.  For one, I had never met a celebrity before and two, I never expected one to strike up a conversation with me.  But that’s how Jennifer was, she was personable to everyone that she met.  From that one chance meeting grew a great friendship.  Hell, I even delivered Jennifer’s first child at a friend of mine’s apartment during the middle of a New York City whiteout.  Jennifer was a great friend to my wife and to myself as well and she will be sorely missed.  Jennifer may have left this earth but she did not live her spirit behind.  For those who had the pleasure of knowing her, we know that her spirit will live with each of us for the rest of our lives.  

 

(Ross sits down and Brad takes the podium) 

 

Brad:  Forgive me if I can’t make it through this.  As you have heard, Jennifer touched the lives of many people.  As her husband, I know that she touched my life very deeply. I, I knew from the moment I first met Jennifer that I was to spend the rest of my life with her.  Now, she’s gone. And there’s nothing I can do about it.  And at this moment, I feel lost and confused.  Jennifer was my world.  But I know that if the shoe were on the other foot and you were here today celebrating my life that Jennifer would say that while devastated, angry, confused and all of the other emotions that I’m feeling right now, that she would march on the best she could.  Because that’s how Jennifer was, when the chips were down, Jennifer rose to the challenge.  So (long pause to compose himself) so, in honor of my wife, I will carry on.  I, I, love you Jennifer.  You will be with me always.  

 

ROSS & RACHEL’S FLAT (The Geller Family, Brad and his children are present) 

 

Rachel:  If there’s anything you need Brad, please call.  

 

Brad:  I will. 

 

Ross:  I mean if you need to leave your kids with us for a few more days, please do. 

 

Brad:  I have to start living my life again Ross.  I’ve got to try to move forward.  That means being a great father to my two kids.  Courteney, Colin, time to go. 

 

Rachel:  Hang in there. 

 

Brad:  Same to you. 

 

Ross:  Keep in touch.  Don’t turn into a hermit. 

 

Brad:  Thanks for all your support these past couple of days.  I couldn’t have any attempted to get through it with your guys help. 

 

Rachel:  That’s what friends are for. 

 

Brad:  Ok, off we go guys.  Say thank you to Aunt Rachel and Uncle Ross. 

 

Courteney/Colin:  Thank you. 

 

Rachel:  You’re welcome.  Bye Brad. 

 

Ross:  I just don’t know what I’d do if I were in his shoes. 

 

Rachel:  You’d do what he’s doing.  He’s taking ten minutes at a time.  Eventually he’ll be up to an hour at a time and before long a day at a time. 

 

Ross:  How do you know? 

 

Rachel:  That’s how I dealt with my Father’s death.  And that’s how I’m going to deal with Jennifer’s death. 

 

Ross:  I think I’m going have to learn your approach because mine isn’t working. 

 

Rachel:  What have you been doing? 

 

Ross:  Trying to block everything out of my mind. 

 

Rachel:  Come talk with me, we’ll get through this together. 

 

CLOSING CREDITS

 

BRAD & JENNIFER’S FLAT (Brad is asleep in the bedroom.  He is awakened by a noise in the master bath. He slowly gets up out of bed to investigate, walking quietly towards the master bath.  He enters)

 

Jennifer:  Hey honey.  I’m sorry, did I wake you?  I dropped the hair dryer.  

 

(Brad faints – cut to three minutes later.  Jennifer has brought Brad back to consciousness)

 

Brad (touching Jennifer):  You’re, you’re, you’re not dead. 

 

Jennifer:  No sweetie, I’m alive and kicking.  You’re as white as a ghost.  Are you ok? 

 

Brad:  It was just a dream.  It was just a terrible nightmare.  You’re still alive. 

 

Jennifer:  Now you’re scaring me.  What did you dream about? 

 

Brad:  You were murdered.  You called me right before it happened.  I didn’t get home in time.  We buried you this morning. You’re supposed to be dead. 

 

Jennifer:  I’m not dead honey.  I’m right here.  Remember, we made love and you went back to sleep and I started getting ready to go to the Hamptons for the day to take a break from everything. (taking Brad’s hand and placing it on her chest)  See, can’t you feel my heartbeat? 

 

Brad:  I can feel your heartbeat.  This was just a terrible dream.  It seemed so real.  I felt so lost without you. 

 

Jennifer:   A little dramatic? 

 

Brad:  No Jen, the dream was so real that I thought you were really gone.  In my dream I was absolutely devastated.  I think that’s why I fainted when I saw you when I walked into the master bath.   

 

Jennifer:  Well I’m not dead honey.  Maybe having sex first thing in the morning isn’t a good thing for you to do. 

 

Brad:  I think you’re right.  First I hurt my back, then I fell off the bed and now I dream that someone murders my wife. 

 

Jennifer:  Ok, then it’s settled.  No sex before 9 o’clock. 

 

Brad:  Works for me. 

 

Jennifer:  If you’re gonna run to the store could you get ready soon?  I don’t want to hit a lot of traffic. 

 

Brad:  I’ll just send someone to pick it up. 

 

Jennifer:  Why? 

 

Brad:  Because you were murdered when I thought I was at the store. 

 

Jennifer:  Definitely send a driver, I don’t need any of your dreams coming true.   (Brad puts both hands on Jennifer’s face)  What are you doing? 

 

Brad:  This. (Brad kisses Jennifer)  Now I know I’m not dreaming. 

 

Jennifer:  How’s that? 

 

Brad:  You stuck your tongue down my throat.  For some reason in my dreams you never do that.