Carol, Ross’s former wife, pays him a visit at the museum where he works to deliver surprising news: she is pregnant. While Ross is initially taken aback by the revelation, Carol assures him that she and her partner Susan, who is her lesbian life partner, want him to be involved in the child’s life, but only if he feels comfortable doing so.
Meanwhile, Monica frantically tidies up her apartment in anticipation of a visit from her and Ross’s parents, Jack and Judy. Concerned about their potential criticism of her home’s cleanliness, Monica goes to great lengths to ensure everything is spotless. At the same time, Rachel searches for her misplaced engagement ring, intending to return it to her ex-fiancé Barry the following day. She recalls having the ring on while preparing lasagna earlier that day. To her horror, she realizes she may have accidentally baked the ring into the lasagna, leading to a tense moment when the ring is discovered in the dish.
As the evening unfolds, Ross joins the group and reveals Carol’s pregnancy news. He shares his uncertainty about his role in the child’s life, especially given Carol and Susan’s plans to raise the baby together. Despite his initial shock, Ross decides to attend Carol and Susan’s sonogram appointment the next day, where he expresses interest in being involved. However, tensions rise when Carol and Susan reveal their intention to use the surname “Willick-Bunch” for the child, leaving Ross feeling disconnected from the impending parenthood.
Later, during a dinner with their parents, Ross eventually discloses Carol’s sexuality and her pregnancy with his child, leading to a heated exchange with his mother, Judy. Despite the challenges, Ross decides to embrace his role as a father and becomes more involved in the pregnancy journey.
Meanwhile, Rachel confronts Barry about their failed relationship, only to discover that he has moved on with Mindy, her former best friend and maid of honor. Despite feeling hurt, Rachel finds some solace in a candid conversation with Mindy, where she expresses her feelings about their newfound relationship.
