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The One Where Estelle Dies

‘The One Where Estelle Dies’

Season 10, Episode 15 -  Aired April 22, 2004

With Joey feeling overwhelmed by the recent changes in his life, Phoebe decides not to tell him that his agent, Estelle, has passed away. When Chandler and Monica view the house next door to their new property, they are shocked by a potential buyer who could become their neighbor. Meanwhile, Ross goes to extreme lengths to keep Rachel from taking a job in Paris.

Quote from Janice

Janice: So? Are you guys thinking of getting this house too? Ooh! Are we gonna have a bidding war? I'd better warn you, I'm a toughie. [laughs]

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Quote from Janice

Monica: No, actually, we're buying the house next door.
[Janice gasps]
Chandler: Why!?
Monica: I don't know why.
Janice: Oh, that decides it then. I was on the fence. But knowing that you two would be our neighbors? Ah! Now we have to get it. Ellen, we're going to talk numbers. [laughs]

Quote from Chandler

Monica: Okay. Okay. All right. What if we got both houses? Huh? We could turn this house into a guest house.
Chandler: That is a great idea. And by the way, I don't mean to sound distasteful, but when did you start crapping money?

Quote from Monica

Monica: Okay, but if we don't get this house, she's still gonna show up wherever we go. I mean, at least if she's here, it eliminates the element of surprise. I mean, never again will you have to hear the three words that make your balls jump back up inside your body.

Quote from Ross

Mr. Zelner: Who is it?
Ross: It's me. Ron. Look, I- Um, I now Rachel turned you down but I think there is a way you might be able to get her to come back.
Mr. Zelner: This may surprise you but re-hiring fired employees is not my main job.
Ross: Just hear me out. How would you feel about offering her a raise?
Mr. Zelner: Not good, Ron.
Ross: Perhaps I can persuade you. What if you can give your son this genuine pterodactyl egg replica.
Mr. Zelner: Wow, that's pretty cool.
Ross: Huh? So? We have a deal?
Mr. Zelner: Okay, you got it.
Ross: Yes. Yes.
Mr. Zelner: This is gonna make me very popular.
Ross: Oh. Believe me, the ladies, they love it.
Mr. Zelner: I meant with my son.
Ross: Good, because the ladies, not so much.

Quote from Joey

Joey: Hello?
Phoebe: [as Estelle] Joey, it's Estelle.
Joey: Estelle?
Phoebe: Yeah, I wanted to call and tell you that there's no hard feelings for firing me.
Joey: ... Okay. I just- I can't believe you're calling me?
Phoebe: Well, I didn't think I should just drop by-
Joey: No, no, no! Don't drop by! Don't drop by.
Phoebe: Anyway, you did what you had to do. I'm okay.
Joey: Can I ask you something? Um, what's it like there?
Phoebe: It's alright. Look kiddo, I gotta go. Good luck with the career. You're gonna be huge.
Joey: Thanks for everything Estelle. Bye. "Out of area." Boy, I'll say.

Quote from Chandler

Chandler: Wait! I just want you to know that I'm so happy you're going to be here.
Janice: Oh, me too. [laughs]
Chandler: Because that way we can pick up where we left off.
Janice: Huh?
Chandler: I never stopped loving you.
Janice: Oh my-
Chandler: Yeah, yeah, yeah! I want you. I need you. I must have you, Janice Litman-Goralnik née Hosenstein.
Janice: Chandler, what are you talking about?
Chandler: Now that you live next door, we can be together every day. Sid and Monica never have to know a thing.
Janice: I don't know what to say. I mean, you know, obviously we have this heat between us.
Chandler: Obviously.
Janice: But I love my husband. And I know you love your wife. Now, I don't think we should get this house now.
Chandler: Don't say that. Don't tangle the dream and take it away.
Janice: Chandler, one of us has got to be strong.
Chandler: I understand.
Janice: Although, maybe just one last moment of weakness. [Janice kisses Chandler] Goodbye, Chandler Bing.
Chandler: They're never coming down now.

Quote from Rachel

Rachel: You are never going to believe what happened to me today.
Ross: What?
Rachel: Ralph Lauren called again and they offered me more money.
Ross: They did?
Rachel: Yes. It was the weirdest thing. Zelner called me and he said we will do everything we can to get you back. And that I should thank some Ron. I don't even know what department that guy's in.

Quote from Janice

Janice: All right, I got to run. Tell Monica I say goodbye. And I'll see you later, neighbor. [laughs]

Quote from Chandler

Ross: So if you take this job you'll be moving to Paris?
Chandler: Or facing a bitch of a commute.

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