(To the gang) I just had to turn down a job catering a funeral for sixty people. Can I help? Did you settle the bill? Hey, widow? I just spent the entire afternoon looking for a present for Kathy that would be better than the rabbit. Joey: It's two gifts in one. Monica: Okay. Phoebe: Ooo, a crossword! Phoebe: Pay the caterer! Ross is completely shocked.] Thank you for the book. The bottom line is I want her to have it, even if I don't get to be the one who gives it to her. What are you getting Kathy for her birthday? [Scene: Chandler and Joey's, Chandler is there, Joey enters.] [cut to a new scene, also in Monica and Rachel's apartment.
Plan: A: a funeral; Q: What event does Monica cater? A: the merry widow; Q: Who intimidates Monica to avoid paying them? A: the account; Q: What did Phoebe demand the widow settle? A: their own catering business; Q: What do the girls start after Phoebe takes charge of the funeral? A: Joey; Q: Who bought Kathy a birthday present? A: his gift; Q: What did Chandler sacrifice to help Joey find Kathy a better birthday present? A: Ross; Q: Who quits his new girlfriend after seeing her filthy apartment? A: Rachel; Q: Who is determined to complete a crossword without help? A: the book; Q: What did Kathy thank Chandler for? Summary: Phoebe helps Monica cater a funeral, but the merry widow intimidates Monica to avoid paying them; Phoebe takes charge, demanding the widow settle the account, prompting the girls to start their own catering business. Chandler reluctantly helps Joey find Kathy a birthday present better than the one he bought for her, ultimately sacrificing his gift to substitute for Joey's tacky one. Ross, revolted by his beautiful new girlfriend's filthy apartment, finally calls it quits. Rachel is determined to complete a crossword without help. Kathy later thanks Chandler for the book, realizing he bought it.