TEXT: [Scene: Central Perk, Joey, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe are there. Joey is holding a deck of cards out to Chandler.] Joey: Okay, pick a card. Chandler: Okay. (He picks the 9 of Spades) Joey: All right now, memorize it. (Pause) You got it? Chandler: Oh yes. Joey: (holding up the Queen of Clubs) Is that your card? (He winks and smiles.) Chandler: (pause) Yes. (Joey laughs then realizes the trick didn't work when Chandler hands him his card back.) Carol: (entering with Ben and Ross) Hey guys! Ross: Hi! Chandler: Hi there! Ben: Hi!! Carol: Guess what? Ben is going to be in a TV commercial! Phoebe: What are you talking about?! Ross: (sets Ben down) Well, it's not for sure but umm, we met this guy in the park who thought Ben was really cute--y'know, which he is--so umm anyhoo, he uh, he gave us his card and told us to bring him down for this commercial he's auditioning. Joey: (reading the card) Whoa! This guy is like the biggest commercial casting director in town! (Ross gasps) Ben takes one lousy walk in the park and gets an audition!! (Ross and Carol stare at him, then Joey realizes what he just said.) I mean, way to go Ben! (Gives Ben the thumbs up, which Ben returns.) Man! I've been in that park a million times and no one offered me an audition. Ross: I know, it's crazy! We were just pushing Ben on the swings... Joey: I'm always on the swings! What am I doing wrong?! Chandler: That. Opening Credits [Scene: Monica and Rachel's, everyone is eating breakfast, Ross is heading for the bathroom.] Rachel: (entering from her room) Okay, gotta go! Wish me luck! Joey: Luck! Chandler: Hey Rach, now that you'
SUMMARY:
Rachel attempts smoking to feel more included at work with her boss and co-worker. Joey auditions for a soup commercial with Ben playing his son. When the director pairs Ben with another father, Joey is left in the uncomfortable position of competing with his friend's son. Monica and Phoebe plan Rachel's birthday party, but when Monica takes over, leaving Phoebe in charge of only cups and ice, Phoebe goes all out.