Ep 2. The One With Rachel's Book

The One With Rachel's Book, episode 2 of season 7 of Friends, follows Rachel as she celebrates the success of her first fashion article being published in a respected New York magazine. Encouraged by her colleagues, she decides to write a book about clothing tips and experiences working at Ralph Lauren.

However, things take a turn when she reveals she has actually been keeping notes on her friends' quirks and habits to include in the book. This revelation causes tension amongst the group, leading Chandler to claim that they will all become caricatures of themselves when they read the book.

Rachel realizes her mistake and tries to make it up to her friends by promising to not use any of their personal experiences in the book. She even goes as far as to tear up her notes, however, Phoebe later reveals that Rachel had missed a note and includes a detail about her own secret of having kissed Joey.

Meanwhile, Joey is preparing for an audition to play a character named Leonard Hayes, a lawyer. Trying to get into character, he enlists the help of his friend Chandler to act as his client. However, Chandler's terrible acting skills make Joey frustrated and he eventually fires him, hiring a stranger to play the client instead.

The episode also follows Monica and Ross as they try to find a new home for Marcel, the monkey they had previously owned. Their attempts prove to be difficult as no one will take the monkey in. They realize they are attached to Marcel and ultimately decide to keep him.

The episode ends with Rachel and Ross discussing their own personal experiences and how they may have influenced Rachel's book. Ross tells her to not worry about it and encourages her to keep writing.

The One With Rachel's Book is a classic Friends episode that explores the dynamics of friendships and how they can be affected by personal experiences. It highlights the importance of trust and honesty in relationships, while also providing plenty of humor through Joey's audition and Marcel's antics.