Friends, The Movie. Opening scenes only.
MUSIC PLAYING, BABY GOT BACK, BY SIR MIX-A-LOT
FADE IN:
INT. YOUNG WOMAN'S BEDROOM - DAY
EMMA dances while packing a suitcase with clothes. A knock is heard on the bedroom door, RACHEL concerned walks in.
RACHEL
Emma!
EMMA
(still dancing, and packing)
Yeah mom?
RACHEL
We're running late, and your father is getting anxious. Maybe I should drive.
EMMA
(rolls eyes, laughing)
For college? Mom c'mon. There - all packed, let's go.
RACHEL
You like Sir Mix A-Lot?
EMMA
Came across this song on YouTube, and just love it for some reason.
RACHEL
(coyly)
Oh yeah, classic hit everybody loves. Ready?
EMMA
(annoyed)
Uh, yes mother.
RACHEL
Ok, meet you in the car.
CUT TO:
EXT. - CAR IN FRONT DRIVEWAY.
Rachel, and Emma get in the car where ROSS is waiting in the driver's seat. Ross starts the car and begins to drive away.
ROSS
(anxious)
We're running late.
RACHEL
That's what I told her, and I got lip back. Also let me drive, I'll get us there faster.
EMMA
Mom! (laughs) Lip back?
ROSS
Lip back? (looks at Rachel) And no Mrs. NASCAR.
RACHEL
Ok ok that sounds dumb...point is we're late for the airport, and your father has
phobias about being late to airports, you know that Emma.
EMMA
(looking at phone)
I know the story. Dad I heard BEN got the consulting gig on the new Jurassic
Park movie.
ROSS
Yeah, my schedule was swamped so I suggested Ben.
RACHEL
Oh, why didn't you tell me hon? That was sweet of you, I know you really
were excited about that.
EMMA
Dad you told me you were fired for being pushy.
ROSS
Um, we're late so I'm going to need to concentrate on the Google Maps lady.
RACHEL
Uh Ross, let me drive.
CUT TO:
EXT. - AIRPORT UNLOAD PARKING.
Ross, Rachel, and Emma rush to get unloaded - grabbing luggage from the trunk, they say goodbyes.
RACHEL
(hugging Emma)
Oh, I'm so proud of you, going back for your Doctorate.
ROSS
(leans in to hug Emma)
I am especially. First Ben, now you, we couldn't be prouder.
EMMA
Thank you, love you guys, I gotta go. (looks at Ross, and smiles) I'm just glad
Google map lady got us here on time.
Rachel's cell phone rings. She answers.
ROSS
Love you too, safe travels. Rach, can you call back, and say goodbye to our
daughter, we're not going to see her for a while.
EMMA
You, and mom will see me on breaks, and holidays. Maybe I can finish here, we'll
see.
Ross, and Emma look at Rachel with expectation. Rachel hangs up her cell.
RACHEL
That was MONICA. RICHARD died.
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CUT TO:
INT. - POSH OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
PHOEBE is sitting at her desk with a laptop in front of her, talking to TOM CRUISE on her cell phone while on speaker. The office door opens, and JOEY walks in.
PHOEBE
No not yet Mr. Cruise, I'm flattered you want me to represent you, but I'm just
bursting at the seams with super star clients at the moment, try again next month,
mwah love ya honey, break a leg on the Top Gun sequel, better late than never. bye!
Joey grabs a chair and sits down.
JOEY
Oh wow! Tom Cruise calling you, impressive.
PHOEBE
He loves me, and he keeps inviting me to church too, so sweet.
JOEY
So, what's the big news that you wanted to tell me in person Pheebs.
PHOEBE
Do you want the bad news or good news first?
JOEY
Bad news? Oooh ok the bad first. (cringe face)
PHOEBE
Monica called, Richard died, and the funeral is next week, I think it would be good
to go, and support her.
JOEY
(looking suddenly sad)
Oh yeah, absolutely. Oh, wait I'm on set next week, but you know what, I'll just tell
the director a friend of a friend died no prob.
PHOEBE
Who's the director?
JOEY
STEVEN SPIELBERG.
PHOEBE
(smiling)
Yay, congrats on landing that one.
JOEY
I'm still pinching myself. Anyway Pheeebs, the good news?
PHOEBE
You have an audition for SILVER SURFER in the next Avengers movie.
JOEY
Wow! That's great Pheebs! Love Marvel!
PHOEBE
Ok take it down a notch, Richard died.
JOEY
(instant concerned face)
Oh yeah, very sad, definitely going to be there, Spielberg is a pretty empathetic
understanding guy.
PHOEBE
Yeah, he is.
JOEY
You know him personally?
PHOEBE
He's a friend. How do you think you got the audition?
JOEY
(nodding yes, hand on chin looking up)
Mmm, makes sense.
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CROSSFADE:
INT. - GRAND CHURCH - DAY
A tall older man (face unseen) greets people as they enter the door of the church where they are arriving to attend Richard's funeral. CHANDLER walks up to the greeter and takes a memorial program from his hand while waving to Monica walking toward them, Chandler looks at the greeter, falls back against a church pew and screams.
CHANDLER
Richard's Ghost? I...uh.
Monica grabs Chandler's arm and helps him back to his feet.
MONICA
No, DAVE is not Richard's ghost, he's his identical twin brother obviously, you don't
even believe in ghosts.
CHANDLER
I suddenly changed my mind, obviously.
DAVE
I've gotten that a lot today.
Joey, Phoebe, MIKE, and Ross walk up behind Chandler as they enter the door.
JOEY
You should've heard Ross when he saw Dave, screamed like a girl.
ROSS
No, more like a mouse shriek. Like a girl, I don't think so. Why didn't you freak out?
JOEY
Are you kidding me? I knew he was Richard's twin right away, I used to work on
soaps remember?
PHOEBE
And now he's about to be Silver Surfer in Avengers 5 thanks to me, you've come a
long way baby.
MIKE
She's a great agent, she even got me a cameo in it.
ROSS
Avengers?
PHOEBE
Sorry you blew it on JP, maybe next time tiger. Ugh being a real-life Fairy
Godmother is exhausting.
MONICA
Thank you all for coming. I know Rachel couldn't make it, because of work, but I'm
so touched you're all here, we should take our seats, the service is going to start soon.
DAVE
(tears well)
Quite the somber bunch. This way.
We see the Friends become quiet, saddened by the realization - their lack of sympathy. They follow Dave to the front row pew, soft organ music plays in the background as the group sits, Chandler is the last, and stops for a moment, and puts his hand gently on Dave's arm.
CUT TO:
CLOSE ON Dave, And Chandler's faces.
CHANDLER
We're truly sorry for your loss Dave. This isn't an excuse, but we all haven't seen each
other in a while, and we...
Dave interrupts Chandler in a soft voice.
DAVE
It's ok, I understand. Thank you, I really am moved you're all here, it means a lot
Monica has some explaining to do, but there will be plenty of time for that after the
service.
CUT TO:
REVERSE ANGLE. We see Chandler find his way over to where Monica, and their adult twin children, JACK, and ERICA are sitting, he is the last to sit. Joey, his wife LYDIA, Phoebe, Mike, Ross, Ben, and his wife GERI, are in the front row when suddenly Rachel makes an unexpected showing and finds her way into the pew at the last minute to sit next to Ross, and Ben. Also, Erica quietly acknowledges her fathers arrival.
ANGLE ON Erica, Jack, and Chandler.
ERICA
We miss you dad...so much.
CHANDLER
I miss you guys so much too. (near tears looks over at Jack) Hi son.
Jack does not look up.
JACK
(dismissively)
Hi dad.
CUT TO:
CLOSE ON Ross, and Rachel.
ROSS
(whispering)
You made it, I'm so glad you're here. Don't freak out, but...
RACHEL
(whispering)
I know, I know. Monica called me and gave me a heads up after you all caused a scene.
ROSS
She could have...uh gave all of us a heads up before we got here?
(whispering)
RACHEL
Shh shh, Dave is about to speak.
PAN:
We see Dave behind the church podium, and mic prepared to speak, and also a few people sitting on the stage pew next to the podium waiting to speak in turn.
DAVE
Thank you for coming. My apologies to many of you here who had no idea Richard
was a twin, sorry for the shock. There is a fascinating story behind our incredible
reunion, which was sadly short lived, I certainly was his long-lost brother, and I
promise to catch you all up, but first let us honor Richard's passing by starting with
his son, TIMOTHY BURKE saying a few words.
PULL BACK:
Tim takes the stand, gets settled, and looks out at everyone.
TIM
Thank you everyone for being here today...
CROSSFADE:
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THIS CONCLUDES MY FANFIC TRIBUTE OPENING SCENES ONLY IDEA.
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