Chandler tricks Monica into giving up the last banana-nut muffin at Central Perk. Phoebe announces her Navy ex-boyfriend Ryan is visiting for two weeks.

Ross enters Central Perk and announces Ben has chicken pox. Everyone except Phoebe has had it, leaving her vulnerable. Earlier, Phoebe had announced Ryan's visit.

Monica obsessively remakes the bed Richard already made, explaining her need for the duvet tag at the bottom right and flowers facing up. Richard finds it endearing.

Chandler gets Joey a job as a data processor, and Joey decides to act as a character named Joseph.

Phoebe panics about her lipstick and appearance before Ryan arrives. Monica reassures her.

Ryan visits Phoebe, who has chicken pox, and decides to stay despite the risk, kissing her.

Joey invents a backstory for Joseph, including kids and a wife, which Chandler finds absurd.

Phoebe and Ryan struggle with itching from chicken pox and give in to scratching.

Joseph tells Mr. Douglas that Chandler is responsible for a late report, making Chandler look bad. Chandler confronts Joey about Joseph's actions.

Chandler argues with Joey about Joseph's behavior, but Joey defends his character.

Monica visits Phoebe and Ryan, taping oven mitts to their hands to prevent scratching.

Monica tries to find Richard's obsessive quirk but fails, frustrating her.

Chandler threatens to sleep with Joseph's wife Karen to get rid of Joseph.

Phoebe and Ryan struggle with oven mitts while eating, leading to a messy dinner.

Ross enters Central Perk wearing a Navy uniform to impress Rachel. She finds it attractive and he carries her out.

Richard reveals his obsessive need to sleep on the west side of the bed.

Ryan leaves after two weeks, saying goodbye to the group.

Rachel tells Ross she likes the Navy uniform and asks him to get one. Phoebe reflects on the unromantic two weeks with Ryan.

Ross in uniform picks up Rachel from Central Perk, but she keeps forgetting things.