Friends’ Emily - The Tragedy of the Runner-Up Love Interest

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Friends’ Emily - The Tragedy of the Runner-Up Love Interest

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Jan 17, 2022

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Friends' Emily is the Runner-Up Love Interest, a character who serves as a transition to the show's one true pairing. Let's take a look at what we can learn from her side of this story.

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Jan 17, 2022

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