Friends
Role: Paul Stevens
Episode: 6.21 The One Where Ross Meets Elizabeth’s Dad
Elizabeth’s dad meets Ross to tell him he doesn’t like him going out with Elizabeth. Ross asks for a chance to impress Mr Stevens and he gives him 2 minutes to do so. Ross fails utterly even though the friends try to make him look good. When Rachel meets Mr Stevens again they talk for ages and start dating. Ross sees his chance of getting Mr Stevens blessing because Rachel can change Mr Steven’s opinion of Ross. Joey is about to lose his job on Mac and CHEESE because the robot inventor and controller doesn’t like him. The robot guy promises Joey to get his job back if Joey teaches him how to talk to women. Rachel accidentally tells Mr Stevens about Ross’ three marriages. Elizabeth tells her father that she doesn’t care what he thinks of Ross and neither does Ross.
Episode: 6.22 The One Where Paul’s the Man
Elizabeth’s dad Paul tells Ross not to see Elizabeth anymore or he will call the university and have him fired. Monica, Phoebe and Rachel go to a museum and learn that the beautiful museum can be hired for weddings. There is a 2-year waiting list and they all make a reservation – if they don’t have a guy by then they can always cancel it. Elizabeth and Ross don’t stop seeing each other and agree to hide their relationship from Paul. They go to Elizabeth’s grandma’s cottage for the weekend but Rachel and Paul turn up as well. Ross catches Paul doing an embarrassing little dance calling himself “the man” and “the love machine” so Ross won’t tell Rachel if Paul won’t get him fired. Chandler finds out that Monica hired the museum for the wedding in his and her name. Chandler freaks out and tells Monica he isn’t ready. She promises that it didn’t mean anything and that she didn’t mean to pressure him. As soon as Monica leaves the room we find out that Chandler is going to ask Monica to marry him!
Episode: 6.23 The One with the Ring
Only Phoebe is allowed to know about Chandler’s plan to propose to Monica and they look for an engagement ring together. To cover for their secrecy Phoebe tells Ross that Chandler is mad at him. Things are going well between Rachel and Paul except Rachel wishes he would open up a little and talk more about himself. When Paul finally does share some stories he gets very emotional and can’t stop crying. Chandler and Phoebe find the perfect ring but somebody buys it when Chandler goes to get his credit card from Joey. Chandler ends up buying a different, less nice ring but they are able to trade with the guy who bought the perfect ring. Rachel dumps Paul for being a cry baby. When Chandler tells the others about his plans they are overwhelmed and very happy.
