S08E07 · SCENE 9/16 · 12:15
The One With the Stain · Monica and Chandler's apartment
Joey persuades Rachel to stay

Joey convinces Rachel not to move out by showing he's okay with the baby.

12:15→14:12
in the episode · 1m 57s · S08E07

What happens

12:15–14:12

Joey tells Rachel he wants her to stay and shows how the baby can fit in the apartment by pointing out spots. Rachel is touched but worries about disrupting his life, but Joey insists he'll miss her.

WhereMonica and Chandler's apartment
DriverJoey
Positionact2 · escalation
ThreadRachel's apartment decision

Key lines

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12:30

Oh, yeah. Hopefully across the street. If certain Dutch people would just let go.

13:38

You know, I blame Ross for this.

13:48

You're the hottest roommate I ever had.

14:09

I'll see you later? Absolutely.

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Scene DNA

weights 0–1
tender0.7
negotiation0.6
deal0.4
cheerful0.3
argument

Beats

12:37Joey says he hoped Rachel would stay.
13:33Rachel says she'll miss living with Joey.

Scene in the episode

12:15–14:12
A · Monica's maid suspicion
B · Rachel's apartment decision
C · Phoebe's date with Eric

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Joey Tribbiani232 episodes · drives 536 scenes
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Rachel Greene232 episodes · drives 552 scenes

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