TEXT: Teleplay by: Mark Kunerth Story by: Peter Tibbals With Help From: Eric Aasen [Scene: Central Perk, everyone is there.] Phoebe: Oh, Ross, Mon, is it okay if I bring someone to your parent's anniversary party? Monica: Yeah. Ross: Sure. Yeah. Joey: So, who's the guy? Phoebe: Well, his name is Parker and I met him at the drycleaners. Chandler: Oooh, did he put a little starch in your bloomers? (Sits up) Who said that? Phoebe: Yeah, he's really great though. He has this incredible zest for life, and he treats me like a queen, except at night when he treats me like the naughty girl I am. Monica: (To Ross) Oh, by the way. Would it be okay if I gave the toast to mom and dad this year? Ross: Uh, yeah, you sure you want to after what happened at their 20th? Monica: Yeah, I'd really like to. Ross: Okay, hopefully this time mom won't boo you. Monica: Yes! Every year Ross makes the toast, and it's always really moving, and always makes them cry. Well this year I'm going to make them cry. Chandler: And you wonder why Ross is their favorite? Monica: No! Really! Any time Ross makes a toast everyone cries, and hugs him, and pats him on the back and they all come up to me and say, "God, your brother." Know what they'll say this year? "God, you" Joey: Well I can promise you, at least one person will be crying. (Points to himself) I'm an actor, and any actor worth himself can cry on cue. (snaps fingers) Monica: Really you can do that? Joey: Are you kidding me? Watch! (Makes funny faces trying to cry) Well I can't do it with you guys watching me! Opening Credits [Scene: Chandler and Monica's, they're getting ready to leave for the party.] Chandler: What are you doing? Monica: Oh I'm working
SUMMARY:
Monica botches an attempt at giving a heartfelt speech for her parents' 35th anniversary party. Phoebe dates Parker ( Alec Baldwin ), who is overly-enthusiastic about everything which ultimately annoys the entire group, including herself. Ross and Rachel have to pretend they are married while at the Geller's anniversary party; Ross' "wedding toast" stirs feelings in Rachel.