Friends - S08E15
Monica - Pheobe, I want to show you something in the bathroom
Pheobe - Oh, Monica, grow up.
Ross - Hey, what have you got behind your back?
Monica - Nothing just....just something I want to get Pheobe's opinion on for valentine's day.
Ross - You don't want my opinion?
Monica - Not really.
Ross - Oh, come on. I'm your older brother - Ask me.
Monica - Oh, okay big brother. Which one of these do you think will make your little sister look hotter so your best friend will want to do her.
Ross - *looks away blushing* The red one!!
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Monica blushes as she looks over the outfit her brother picked out for her, then, after a moment's hesitation, decides to wear it.
Monica and Chandler had been trying for a baby for quite some time now, and Monica was determined to make this night special for two very important reasons:
1) It was Valentine's Day, and
2) She was ovulating.
The timing couldn't have been better. Glancing at the clock, she saw it was already 8 p.m. Knowing Chandler, there was a good chance he might have forgotten it was Valentine's Day -- or more importantly, that she was ovulating. Deciding it couldn't hurt to remind him, she picked up the phone to give him a gentle nudge.
Monica dialed Chandler's number, trying to keep her tone light as he picked up.
"Hey, honey! Just wanted to check that you'll be home on time tonight," she said hopefully.
There was a pause on the other end before Chandler replied, sounding apologetic. "I'm so sorry, honey. Looks like I won't be able to get back to New York tonight. My report is due tomorrow, and I'm stuck here finishing it up."
Monica's heart sank. "But Chandler, it's Valentine's Day... and you know I'm ovulating," she added softly, the disappointment clear in her voice.
"I know, honey, and I'm really sorry," Chandler said. "I'll make it up to you as soon as I get there, I promise."
She sighed, a hint of sadness creeping into her tone. "Yes... you better."
"I love you," he said gently.
"Love you too," she replied, managing a small smile before hanging up.
Monica felt a wave of sadness wash over her. All her friends would be spending Valentine's Day with their partners--everyone, that is, except Ross. He had gone through a rough breakup a couple of months ago and was still single.
"Well," Monica thought to herself, "instead of spending the night alone, maybe I'll spend it with Ross."
With that, she picked up her phone and called him.
Monica dialed Ross's number, smiling as she heard him pick up.
"Hey, big brother! Sup?"
"Oh, hey, Monica," Ross replied with a sigh. "I was just about to start a movie... since I don't exactly have other plans tonight," he added, his tone tinged with sadness.
"Perfect! Come over, then. We can have a nice dinner together," Monica offered.
"Come over?" Ross sounded surprised. "Aren't you supposed to be spending 'quality time' with Chandler?"
Monica rolled her eyes. "Nah, he's spending his 'quality time' stuck in Yemen on work."
Ross laughed. "Oh! Okay then, I'll come over."
"And bring whatever movie you were watching," she added.
Ross hesitated. "Uh, it's kind of a 'watch alone' movie... if you know what I mean."
"Oh, grow up, Ross!" she teased. "Just bring it. We'll watch together."
"Alright, sis," he said with a chuckle before hanging up.
After a while, the doorbell rang, and Monica opened the door. Ross's heart skipped a beat when he saw her wearing the dress he had picked out for her. "Wow, Monica looks so hot," he thought, then immediately felt a pang of guilt for letting his thoughts drift to his sister in such a way.
"Hey Ross, come on in if you're done staring at me," Monica said, her voice laced with teasing humor.
Ross quickly snapped out of his daze, realizing he'd been staring at Monica with his mouth slightly open.
"Uh, oh! Hey Monica," he stammered, flushing slightly. "You're looking amazing."
As Ross stepped inside, the warmth of the apartment and the aroma of a home-cooked meal filled his senses.
Monica greeted him with a smile, already setting the table. The soft lighting from the kitchen and the glow of a few candles on the dining table made the atmosphere intimate, though not in the usual romantic way. It felt more like a cozy, sibling gathering.
"Everything smells great," Ross commented as he hung up his jacket.
Monica grinned, her eyes bright with excitement. "I made your favorite. Chicken parmesan, and I even remembered the garlic bread you like."
"Perfect," Ross replied, his lips curling into a smile. He took a seat at the table as Monica served him a generous portion of food. As they began eating, they chatted about mundane things--work, life updates, and the small frustrations that came with it. There was an ease to the conversation, one that made Ross feel more relaxed than he had all day.
Ross' mind was stuck around the face how hot Monica was looking in that dress. Ross started getting an hard on just thinking about his sister.
As they finished the meal, Monica cleared the table, and Ross helped her, glad to be doing something normal and unremarkable.
Afterward, they moved to the couch, where they settled in to watch a movie, just as Monica had promised. It was just the two of them, enjoying the simplicity of family and the quiet bond they shared.
Ross and Monica settled into the couch, the soft glow of the television screen casting shadows around the room. They had chosen a movie, something lighthearted at first, but as the minutes passed, the plot began to take a more unexpected turn. Before long, intimate scenes started playing on the screen.
Monica, who had been casually sipping her drink, suddenly felt her cheeks flush. She shifted uncomfortably in her seat, her gaze flickering to Ross for a moment before quickly turning back to the screen. Her face turned a deep shade of red as the scenes unfolded, each one more suggestive than the last.
Trying to keep her composure, Monica cleared her throat and, with a teasing smile, glanced over at Ross. "Well, Ross, you weren't lying," she said, her voice slightly strained but amused. "This movie certainly has some very raw... erotic scenes."
Ross, equally caught off guard by the sudden intensity of the movie, cleared his throat as well. He tried to avoid making eye contact with Monica, focusing instead on the screen, though his own face was starting to redden.
Feeling a rush of embarrassment, Ross quickly grabbed a cushion and placed it on his lap, hoping to discreetly cover the unexpected bulge forming in his pants. He shifted uncomfortably, avoiding Monica's gaze, silently willing the moment to pass without her noticing.
As they sat together, Ross glanced at Monica, a hint of guilt in his eyes. "I'm really sorry you're stuck spending Valentine's Day with me instead of Chandler," he said softly.
Monica gave him a reassuring smile. "It's not your fault, Ross. Chandler's the one who should be sorry. Besides," she added with a sigh, "the only reason I wanted to be with him tonight was because I'm ovulating. We've been trying to have a baby for a while now, and... well, it hasn't been easy."
Ross nodded, understanding the frustration she was feeling. "That sounds tough, Monica. I had no idea."
Monica looked away for a moment, her smile fading slightly. "Yeah. We thought it would happen by now. But sometimes... things don't go as planned."
Ross shook his head, a hint of frustration in his voice. "Chandler is such an idiot. I mean, instead of spending the night with someone as... as hot as you, he's off doing office work. If I were in his place..."
He stopped abruptly, the weight of what he'd almost said hitting him like a ton of bricks. His face turned crimson as he realized the implication of his words.
Monica raised an eyebrow, a curious smile playing at her lips. "If you were in his place...?" she prompted, her tone light yet teasing, waiting for him to finish the sentence.
Ross stammered, fumbling for words. "Uh, never mind. Forget I said anything," he mumbled, looking away, desperately hoping to shift the topic.