1 00:00:48,050 --> 00:00:50,677 Please, Luke. 2 00:00:50,752 --> 00:00:52,514 How many cups have you had this morning? 3 00:00:52,586 --> 00:00:54,053 - None. - Plus? 4 00:00:54,121 --> 00:00:56,088 Five, but yours is better. 5 00:00:56,158 --> 00:00:58,455 - You have a problem. - Yes, I do. 6 00:01:00,494 --> 00:01:02,325 - Junkie. - Angel. 7 00:01:02,596 --> 00:01:04,495 You've got wings, baby. 8 00:01:07,299 --> 00:01:09,289 Luke's. Yeah. 9 00:01:13,238 --> 00:01:15,205 You make that look really good. 10 00:01:16,073 --> 00:01:18,768 It is really good. It's the best coffee in town. 11 00:01:18,843 --> 00:01:21,470 - Yeah? I'll have to get a cup. - Good plan. 12 00:01:21,545 --> 00:01:23,035 I've never been here before. 13 00:01:23,114 --> 00:01:25,911 Just passing through on my way to Hartford. 14 00:01:25,982 --> 00:01:28,245 You're a regular Jack Kerouac. 15 00:01:29,785 --> 00:01:33,584 - Mind if I sit down? - Actually, I'm meeting someone... 16 00:01:33,656 --> 00:01:35,317 - I'm Joey. - Okay. 17 00:01:36,591 --> 00:01:37,888 You don't have a name? 18 00:01:37,959 --> 00:01:40,483 I do have a name. I just am really meeting someone. 19 00:01:40,562 --> 00:01:42,756 So I guess I should get going. 20 00:01:42,830 --> 00:01:44,353 - So soon? - What? 21 00:01:44,431 --> 00:01:47,263 I'm just screwing with your mind. It's nice to meet you. 22 00:01:47,334 --> 00:01:51,428 - Enjoy Hartford. - Enjoy your coffee, mystery woman. 23 00:01:52,172 --> 00:01:53,570 I like that. 24 00:01:55,874 --> 00:01:59,206 - Hey, it's freezing. - What do you need? Hot tea, coffee? 25 00:01:59,277 --> 00:02:00,608 Lip gloss. 26 00:02:02,914 --> 00:02:05,848 I have vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and toasted marshmallow. 27 00:02:05,916 --> 00:02:08,247 Anything in there not resembling a breakfast cereal? 28 00:02:08,318 --> 00:02:12,310 Yes. It has no smell, but it changes colors with your mood. 29 00:02:12,889 --> 00:02:15,722 - RuPaul doesn't need this much makeup. - You're crabby. 30 00:02:15,792 --> 00:02:18,851 I'm sorry. I lost my Macy Gray CD, and I need caffeine. 31 00:02:18,927 --> 00:02:20,758 - I have your CD. - Thief. 32 00:02:20,829 --> 00:02:23,456 Sorry, and I will get you some coffee. 33 00:02:27,835 --> 00:02:30,803 What? It's not for me. It's for Rory, I swear. 34 00:02:30,871 --> 00:02:33,031 - You're shameless. - Look, Officer Krupke... 35 00:02:33,106 --> 00:02:35,630 she's right at that table, right over there. 36 00:02:37,711 --> 00:02:40,770 He's got quite a pair, this guy. Thanks. 37 00:02:42,314 --> 00:02:45,544 - I've never been through here before. - You have, too. 38 00:02:45,617 --> 00:02:47,243 Hi. 39 00:02:47,318 --> 00:02:50,115 - You really like my table, don't you? - I was just... 40 00:02:50,187 --> 00:02:52,347 Getting to know my daughter. 41 00:02:52,422 --> 00:02:54,219 Are you my new daddy? 42 00:02:55,759 --> 00:02:57,886 You don't look old enough to have a daughter. 43 00:02:57,961 --> 00:02:59,222 I mean it. 44 00:02:59,296 --> 00:03:02,355 And you don't look like a daughter. 45 00:03:02,498 --> 00:03:05,466 That's possibly very sweet of you. Thanks. 46 00:03:05,900 --> 00:03:08,391 So, daughter. 47 00:03:10,839 --> 00:03:13,830 - You know, I am traveling with a friend. - She's 16. 48 00:03:14,376 --> 00:03:16,002 - Bye. - Drive safe. 49 00:04:30,267 --> 00:04:32,063 - Here you go. - Thanks. 50 00:04:32,670 --> 00:04:35,229 Independence Inn, Michel speaking. 51 00:04:36,439 --> 00:04:38,804 No, I'm sorry. We're completely booked. 52 00:04:38,875 --> 00:04:40,774 We have a wedding party here. 53 00:04:41,310 --> 00:04:43,903 No, there is really nothing I can do. 54 00:04:44,280 --> 00:04:46,804 Yes, I'm sure. Positive. 55 00:04:47,683 --> 00:04:51,242 No, I don't have to look, ma'am. Yes, of course I'll look. 56 00:04:55,255 --> 00:04:57,347 No, I'm sorry. We're completely booked. 57 00:04:57,424 --> 00:04:58,754 No, don't move. 58 00:04:58,825 --> 00:05:02,488 Just ignore the tiny woman pushing the 200-pound instrument around. 59 00:05:02,661 --> 00:05:06,653 This is good. I like this. Maybe after this I'll bench-press a piano. 60 00:05:06,865 --> 00:05:09,355 That's it, lady. Tie your shoe now. 61 00:05:09,435 --> 00:05:11,334 Don't worry. I'll wait. 62 00:05:12,136 --> 00:05:13,762 - Hi, Drella. - Hi. 63 00:05:13,838 --> 00:05:17,932 I was just wondering, could you be nicer to the guests? 64 00:05:18,876 --> 00:05:21,207 I'm sorry. Did you not want a harp player? 65 00:05:21,278 --> 00:05:24,177 - Yes, I did. - Did you not want a great harp player? 66 00:05:25,281 --> 00:05:29,239 - Yes, I did. - I am a great harp player. 67 00:05:29,318 --> 00:05:31,512 And this is my great harp, okay? 68 00:05:31,587 --> 00:05:34,384 So if you just want someone to be nice to the guests... 69 00:05:34,456 --> 00:05:37,390 get a harmonica player. Some guy who whistles through his nose. 70 00:05:37,458 --> 00:05:39,721 Okay? Capisce? 71 00:05:40,327 --> 00:05:43,784 And that is a great spot for a table. The decorator's a genius. 72 00:05:44,097 --> 00:05:47,691 Madame, you have no idea how desperately I'd like to help... 73 00:05:47,767 --> 00:05:50,291 but I'd have to build a room for you myself... 74 00:05:50,368 --> 00:05:52,528 and I'm not a man who works with his hands. 75 00:05:52,604 --> 00:05:54,663 So the best I can do is suggest... 76 00:05:54,739 --> 00:05:58,299 that you please try for another weekend. Any weekend. 77 00:05:59,944 --> 00:06:04,107 Good. Fine. The 21st. Hold on, I'll look. 78 00:06:06,049 --> 00:06:08,414 No, I'm sorry. We're completely booked. 79 00:06:11,654 --> 00:06:16,522 - Has the plumber attended to Room 4 yet? - He was here. He did nothing. It's $100. 80 00:06:20,262 --> 00:06:21,660 Hi, Marco. Lorelai. 81 00:06:21,729 --> 00:06:24,094 Talk to me about Room 4. What was wrong with it? 82 00:06:27,100 --> 00:06:28,965 I thought you replaced that already. 83 00:06:29,035 --> 00:06:31,468 Because you told me you did. I never forget anything. 84 00:06:31,538 --> 00:06:33,300 So this one's on you, right? 85 00:06:33,372 --> 00:06:35,772 Pleasure doing business with you. 86 00:06:35,941 --> 00:06:39,034 - What is your offspring doing? - I need stamps. Can I have these? 87 00:06:39,110 --> 00:06:40,543 - No. - Take them. 88 00:06:40,613 --> 00:06:42,477 - What's with the muumuu? - Stop. 89 00:06:42,547 --> 00:06:46,073 You couldn't find one made of metal, in case anyone has x-ray eyes? 90 00:06:46,151 --> 00:06:47,913 And now we say goodbye. 91 00:06:47,985 --> 00:06:50,782 Have Michel look at your French paper before you go. 92 00:06:50,853 --> 00:06:52,081 Excuse me? 93 00:06:52,156 --> 00:06:53,588 - That would be great. - No. 94 00:06:53,656 --> 00:06:57,182 Come on, Michel. I'll tell all the ladies what a stud you are. 95 00:06:57,492 --> 00:06:59,686 I believe that memo has already been sent. 96 00:06:59,761 --> 00:07:00,989 Please, Michel. 97 00:07:01,063 --> 00:07:04,225 Pretty please with sucre on top? I will stop talking like this. 98 00:07:04,298 --> 00:07:07,198 Leave it. I'll look at it if I get a chance. 99 00:07:07,268 --> 00:07:11,033 It's due tomorrow. And pay special attention to the grammar. 100 00:07:14,707 --> 00:07:16,333 I despise you. 101 00:07:22,915 --> 00:07:26,850 When are you gonna let your parents know that you listen to the evil rock music? 102 00:07:26,919 --> 00:07:29,318 You're an American teenager, for God's sake. 103 00:07:29,388 --> 00:07:31,115 If my parents still get upset... 104 00:07:31,189 --> 00:07:33,622 over the obscene portion size of American food... 105 00:07:33,691 --> 00:07:36,989 I seriously doubt I'm going to make any inroads with Eminem. 106 00:07:37,227 --> 00:07:40,525 - I have to go to that. - The hayride? You're kidding. 107 00:07:40,629 --> 00:07:43,563 My parents set me up with the son of a business associate. 108 00:07:43,633 --> 00:07:44,997 He's gonna be a doctor. 109 00:07:45,067 --> 00:07:47,125 - How old is he? - Sixteen. 110 00:07:47,636 --> 00:07:49,899 So he's gonna be a doctor in 100 years. 111 00:07:49,971 --> 00:07:51,904 My parents like to plan ahead. 112 00:07:52,574 --> 00:07:55,838 - You have to go to the hayride with him? - And his older brother. 113 00:07:55,910 --> 00:07:59,743 - Now you're kidding. - Koreans never joke about future doctors. 114 00:07:59,980 --> 00:08:01,914 I guess you're not going? 115 00:08:01,982 --> 00:08:05,781 No. I'm still fuzzy on what's fun about sitting in the cold for two hours... 116 00:08:05,852 --> 00:08:10,116 - with a bundle of sticks up your butt. - Don't expect me to clear it up for you. 117 00:08:13,358 --> 00:08:17,293 For those of you who have not finished the final chapters of Huckleberry Finn... 118 00:08:17,361 --> 00:08:19,453 you may use this time to do so. 119 00:08:19,530 --> 00:08:22,965 For those of you who have, you can start on your essay now. 120 00:08:23,032 --> 00:08:26,194 Whichever task you choose, do it silently. 121 00:08:41,215 --> 00:08:44,150 - Maybe it's a love letter. - Or her diary. 122 00:08:44,318 --> 00:08:46,114 Could be a slam book. 123 00:08:50,123 --> 00:08:51,885 It's the assignment. 124 00:09:11,842 --> 00:09:13,933 - Nice, huh? - It's beautiful. 125 00:09:15,411 --> 00:09:17,708 Tell it to the tip jar. 126 00:09:17,779 --> 00:09:19,405 Take the bags up to 314. 127 00:09:19,481 --> 00:09:22,040 Make sure the drapes are closed and there's extra soap... 128 00:09:22,117 --> 00:09:24,277 and she wants her pillow mints now. 129 00:09:26,587 --> 00:09:29,146 - Sookie! - I'm okay. 130 00:09:29,456 --> 00:09:33,118 What did you do now? Why weren't you watching her? 131 00:09:33,192 --> 00:09:34,624 No estabas cuidandola? 132 00:09:34,695 --> 00:09:38,129 No. She's this. Bad food in the head. 133 00:09:39,298 --> 00:09:42,391 - I need you to be more careful. - I know. I'm sorry. 134 00:09:42,467 --> 00:09:44,366 I fixed the peach sauce. 135 00:09:44,436 --> 00:09:47,199 - That's blood. Why are you bleeding? - My stitches opened. 136 00:09:47,271 --> 00:09:50,068 I was using too much maple syrup. It strangled the fruit. 137 00:09:50,141 --> 00:09:52,803 - When did you get stitches? - Friday night. Radish roses. 138 00:09:52,877 --> 00:09:54,002 Okay, stop moving. 139 00:09:54,077 --> 00:09:56,874 You gotta taste the sauce while it's still warm. 140 00:09:56,947 --> 00:09:59,642 Sookie, I need you to be more careful. 141 00:09:59,715 --> 00:10:02,548 I need there to be fewer accidents. 142 00:10:05,054 --> 00:10:08,489 Dear God Almighty, that's incredible! 143 00:10:08,556 --> 00:10:11,251 I'll put it on the waffles tomorrow morning for breakfast. 144 00:10:11,326 --> 00:10:13,885 - I wanna take a bath in that sauce. - I will make more. 145 00:10:13,962 --> 00:10:18,590 Someday when we open our own inn, diabetics will line up to eat this sauce. 146 00:10:18,665 --> 00:10:20,757 Won't that be great? 147 00:10:20,934 --> 00:10:24,699 The key to someday achieving that dream is for you to stay alive long enough... 148 00:10:24,770 --> 00:10:27,101 so we can actually open an inn, you understand? 149 00:10:27,172 --> 00:10:29,401 - Yes, I understand. - All right. 150 00:10:29,841 --> 00:10:33,971 Now let's get you up and to the doctor on three. One, two, three. 151 00:10:34,044 --> 00:10:35,067 What? 152 00:10:35,145 --> 00:10:38,409 Stepped on my thumb. I'm fine. On three. Okay. 153 00:10:40,049 --> 00:10:43,109 - Was it a good color, at least? - It had sparkles in it. 154 00:10:44,454 --> 00:10:46,854 And it smelled like bubble gum when it dried. 155 00:10:46,923 --> 00:10:49,322 There's no way Mark Twain could compete with that. 156 00:10:51,994 --> 00:10:53,586 Mom, we're home! 157 00:10:54,296 --> 00:10:56,593 - Did you hear something? - I'm not sure. 158 00:10:57,631 --> 00:10:59,462 Mom, are you here? 159 00:10:59,533 --> 00:11:01,831 We're open. Everything's half off. 160 00:11:01,902 --> 00:11:03,493 We have contact. 161 00:11:03,770 --> 00:11:05,431 - Mom! - Lane? 162 00:11:08,708 --> 00:11:10,436 Mom, where are you? 163 00:11:10,510 --> 00:11:12,500 - Lane, where are you? - Back here. 164 00:11:12,811 --> 00:11:14,141 Over here. 165 00:11:15,447 --> 00:11:17,345 I think she's that way. 166 00:11:17,715 --> 00:11:20,512 - Are we closer? - I'm by the table. 167 00:11:21,786 --> 00:11:23,582 She's kidding, right? 168 00:11:23,788 --> 00:11:25,721 Look, we'll meet you in the kitchen. 169 00:11:25,789 --> 00:11:27,517 - What? - The kitchen! 170 00:11:27,958 --> 00:11:30,357 - Who's that? - It's Rory, Mom. 171 00:11:32,128 --> 00:11:34,493 I could hear the disappointment from here. 172 00:11:34,562 --> 00:11:36,029 Come on. Stop it. 173 00:11:36,097 --> 00:11:39,156 It sucks that after all these years your mom still hates me. 174 00:11:39,234 --> 00:11:41,758 - She doesn't hate you. - She hates my mother. 175 00:11:41,936 --> 00:11:44,962 - She doesn't trust unmarried women. - You're unmarried. 176 00:11:45,106 --> 00:11:48,369 I'm hayriding with a future proctologist. I have potential. 177 00:11:48,441 --> 00:11:52,968 Go upstairs. Tea is ready. I have muffins. No dairy, no sugar, no wheat. 178 00:11:53,046 --> 00:11:56,014 You have to soak them in tea to make them soft enough to bite... 179 00:11:56,081 --> 00:11:57,548 but they're very healthy. 180 00:11:58,918 --> 00:12:00,179 How was school? 181 00:12:00,252 --> 00:12:02,378 None of the girls get pregnant, drop out? 182 00:12:02,454 --> 00:12:04,217 Not that we know of. 183 00:12:04,389 --> 00:12:07,448 Though come to think of it, Joanna Posner was glowing a little. 184 00:12:07,526 --> 00:12:09,958 - What? - Nothing, Mama. She's just kidding. 185 00:12:10,194 --> 00:12:13,458 - Boys don't like funny girls. - Noted. 186 00:12:14,397 --> 00:12:15,988 Hello! Anybody here? 187 00:12:16,066 --> 00:12:17,965 We're here. We're coming. 188 00:12:18,033 --> 00:12:20,331 Have the muffins made from sprouted wheat. 189 00:12:20,402 --> 00:12:21,892 Only good 24 hour. 190 00:12:21,970 --> 00:12:23,437 Everything's half off! 191 00:12:23,504 --> 00:12:25,199 - Where are you? - Over here! 192 00:12:25,274 --> 00:12:27,104 - Where? - By the chair! 193 00:12:27,175 --> 00:12:28,539 What chair? 194 00:12:29,310 --> 00:12:31,401 - Careful! - I'm okay. 195 00:12:31,512 --> 00:12:32,535 Peppers. 196 00:12:32,613 --> 00:12:33,909 Mike. 197 00:12:34,948 --> 00:12:38,348 Hello, little vegetables. Come with me. I got it. 198 00:12:38,418 --> 00:12:40,578 - Where's my glaze? - In the counter. 199 00:12:40,653 --> 00:12:42,916 On the counter. On, not in the counter. 200 00:12:42,988 --> 00:12:45,285 Okay, good. All right. 201 00:12:45,357 --> 00:12:48,324 My sauce. That's pretty good. 202 00:12:49,327 --> 00:12:51,954 Hello. A little bit of green. Okay. 203 00:12:52,563 --> 00:12:55,622 Hello, my little babies. You like that? 204 00:12:55,699 --> 00:12:57,325 A little bit of juice. 205 00:12:57,401 --> 00:13:00,234 You're very pretty. Okay. 206 00:13:06,608 --> 00:13:08,667 It's here. It happened. She did it. 207 00:13:08,744 --> 00:13:10,472 I'm gonna need a longer sentence. 208 00:13:10,545 --> 00:13:12,876 The Chilton School. Rory got in. 209 00:13:13,414 --> 00:13:16,008 - Oh, my God! - I know. Look. 210 00:13:16,083 --> 00:13:19,677 "We are happy to inform you we have a vacancy at Chilton Preparatory..." 211 00:13:19,753 --> 00:13:22,585 "starting immediately. Due to Rory's excellent credentials..." 212 00:13:22,655 --> 00:13:24,918 "and your enthusiastic pursuit of her enrolment..." 213 00:13:24,990 --> 00:13:26,924 I offered to do the principal to get her in. 214 00:13:26,993 --> 00:13:30,860 "...we'd be happy to accept her once the first semester's tuition is received." 215 00:13:30,929 --> 00:13:32,793 This is very exciting. 216 00:13:34,499 --> 00:13:37,661 - Is something burning? - My bangs. Earlier. Go on. 217 00:13:38,102 --> 00:13:40,865 She can finally go to Harvard like she's always wanted... 218 00:13:40,937 --> 00:13:44,269 get the education I never got, and do all the things I never got to do. 219 00:13:44,341 --> 00:13:45,672 Then I can resent her for it... 220 00:13:45,742 --> 00:13:49,609 and we can finally have a normal mother-daughter relationship. 221 00:13:50,514 --> 00:13:51,571 Mom? 222 00:13:56,051 --> 00:13:57,541 - You're happy. - Yeah. 223 00:13:58,520 --> 00:14:01,420 - Did you do something slutty? - I'm not that happy. 224 00:14:03,457 --> 00:14:04,583 Here. 225 00:14:04,658 --> 00:14:06,682 - What's going on? - Open it. 226 00:14:09,929 --> 00:14:13,728 - I'm gonna be in a Britney Spears video? - You're going to Chilton! Sorry. 227 00:14:13,799 --> 00:14:14,856 Mom? 228 00:14:15,334 --> 00:14:17,527 You did it, babe. You got in. 229 00:14:18,370 --> 00:14:21,827 How did this happen? You didn't with the principal, did you? 230 00:14:21,906 --> 00:14:23,396 No. That was a joke. 231 00:14:23,475 --> 00:14:26,136 They have an open spot. You're gonna start on Monday. 232 00:14:26,210 --> 00:14:27,802 - Really? - Really. 233 00:14:27,978 --> 00:14:31,310 I don't believe this. My God, I'm going to Chilton? 234 00:14:32,248 --> 00:14:33,680 Sookie, I'm going to Chilton! 235 00:14:33,750 --> 00:14:36,241 I'll make cookies. Protestants love oatmeal. 236 00:14:36,319 --> 00:14:38,081 I have to call Lane. 237 00:14:40,289 --> 00:14:42,620 - I love you. - I love you. 238 00:14:46,094 --> 00:14:47,583 My girl's going to Chilton. 239 00:14:47,662 --> 00:14:49,960 Yeah, I know. Rory's going to Chilton! 240 00:15:07,676 --> 00:15:09,039 Michel, the phone. 241 00:15:10,078 --> 00:15:11,339 It rings. 242 00:15:12,647 --> 00:15:14,546 - Can you answer it? - No. 243 00:15:14,881 --> 00:15:18,782 People are particularly stupid today. I can't talk to any more of them. 244 00:15:19,352 --> 00:15:24,016 You know who's really nice to talk to? The people at the unemployment agency. 245 00:15:25,858 --> 00:15:28,291 Independence Inn, Michel speaking. 246 00:15:29,761 --> 00:15:32,092 No, I'm sorry, we're completely booked. 247 00:15:32,630 --> 00:15:36,588 I'm holding for Miss Bell. I've been trying to get ahold of her all day. 248 00:15:36,868 --> 00:15:38,459 Lorelai Gilmore. 249 00:15:41,570 --> 00:15:42,763 Hi. 250 00:15:43,974 --> 00:15:47,101 Yeah, my daughter Rory has just been accepted. 251 00:15:48,311 --> 00:15:49,300 Thank you. 252 00:15:49,377 --> 00:15:52,574 And I got the invoice for your enrolment fee. 253 00:15:53,081 --> 00:15:56,072 That is a lot of zeroes behind that five. 254 00:15:58,652 --> 00:16:01,643 Okay, I guess what I'm wondering is... 255 00:16:01,722 --> 00:16:05,281 if you couldn't take, say, part of it now, just to get her going? 256 00:16:08,795 --> 00:16:11,694 But she's supposed to start Monday. 257 00:16:11,764 --> 00:16:14,926 It just doesn't give me a lot of time to pull a bank job. 258 00:16:15,801 --> 00:16:18,098 Never mind. I was just kidding. 259 00:16:18,269 --> 00:16:20,737 No, a bank job is robbing a bank, but... 260 00:16:26,576 --> 00:16:30,170 No. I don't want you to give up her space. 261 00:16:31,347 --> 00:16:33,474 I'll have to figure it out. 262 00:16:35,217 --> 00:16:39,311 Okay. No, thank you. It's been a real treat talking to you. 263 00:16:40,455 --> 00:16:41,945 Yeah. Bye-bye. 264 00:16:51,531 --> 00:16:54,022 What do I do? 265 00:16:54,167 --> 00:16:56,930 You can have anything I own. My car. Sell my car. 266 00:16:57,003 --> 00:16:59,766 Sweetie, no one wants your car. 267 00:17:00,739 --> 00:17:02,798 There's something I haven't thought of. 268 00:17:02,874 --> 00:17:06,502 There's something out there staring me right in the face. I haven't seen it. 269 00:17:06,577 --> 00:17:09,340 - You might consider calling... - No. 270 00:17:09,413 --> 00:17:11,005 - But I don't think you have... - Stop. 271 00:17:11,081 --> 00:17:12,513 You can at least go and... 272 00:17:12,583 --> 00:17:15,745 Okay, can I say one more thing? I think it's your only option. 273 00:17:15,818 --> 00:17:19,685 There are several chapters from a Stephen King novel I'd reenact... 274 00:17:19,756 --> 00:17:21,723 before I'd resort to that option. 275 00:17:21,790 --> 00:17:24,349 - Okay, dropped. - Thank you. 276 00:17:24,593 --> 00:17:27,117 Mom, so what do you think? 277 00:17:27,194 --> 00:17:28,990 It makes you look smart. 278 00:17:29,063 --> 00:17:32,122 Okay, no more wine for you. Mom? 279 00:17:33,667 --> 00:17:36,157 You look like you were swallowed by a kilt. 280 00:17:36,236 --> 00:17:37,760 Fine, you could hem it. 281 00:17:37,871 --> 00:17:39,838 A little, only a little. 282 00:17:39,905 --> 00:17:41,736 Okay. Or I could hem it a lot. 283 00:17:41,807 --> 00:17:44,001 No, I don't want it to be too short. 284 00:17:44,076 --> 00:17:46,839 I can't believe tomorrow's my last day at Stars Hollow High. 285 00:17:46,912 --> 00:17:47,935 I know. 286 00:17:48,013 --> 00:17:50,776 - Today I was so excited, I dressed for gym. - You're kidding! 287 00:17:50,848 --> 00:17:53,782 - And I played volleyball. - With other people? 288 00:17:53,851 --> 00:17:56,717 And I learned all this time I was avoiding group sports... 289 00:17:56,787 --> 00:17:58,549 was very smart, because I suck at them. 290 00:17:58,622 --> 00:18:00,179 You got that from me. 291 00:18:00,257 --> 00:18:02,384 - Where's your pate? - At Zsa Zsa Gabor's house. 292 00:18:02,459 --> 00:18:05,052 I'm going to the store, because you have nothing. 293 00:18:05,127 --> 00:18:08,220 - Do you feel like duck? - Lf it's made with chicken, absolutely. 294 00:18:08,297 --> 00:18:10,264 - I'll be back. - Bye. 295 00:18:11,232 --> 00:18:13,859 All right, this will give you an idea. 296 00:18:14,935 --> 00:18:17,165 - Go see how you like it. - Okay. 297 00:18:18,839 --> 00:18:21,272 I love being a private school girl. 298 00:19:03,578 --> 00:19:04,805 Hi, Mom. 299 00:19:05,445 --> 00:19:08,413 Lorelai! My goodness, this is a surprise. 300 00:19:09,049 --> 00:19:10,572 Is it Easter already? 301 00:19:11,350 --> 00:19:15,183 No, I just finished up my business class, and I thought I would stop by. 302 00:19:15,254 --> 00:19:16,981 - To see me? - Yes. 303 00:19:18,790 --> 00:19:20,313 Isn't that nice. 304 00:19:20,391 --> 00:19:22,017 - Come in. - Thanks. 305 00:19:27,131 --> 00:19:30,657 - The place looks great. - It hasn't changed. 306 00:19:31,068 --> 00:19:32,535 There you go. 307 00:19:34,937 --> 00:19:37,166 How are the girls at the bridge club? 308 00:19:37,340 --> 00:19:38,466 Old. 309 00:19:40,642 --> 00:19:41,802 Good. 310 00:19:47,681 --> 00:19:50,148 You said you were taking a business class? 311 00:19:50,818 --> 00:19:53,980 Yeah. I'm taking a business class at the college twice a week. 312 00:19:54,054 --> 00:19:55,315 I'm sure I told you. 313 00:19:55,388 --> 00:19:57,878 If you're sure, then you must have. 314 00:20:01,327 --> 00:20:04,294 - Would you like some tea? - I would love some coffee. 315 00:20:04,363 --> 00:20:07,331 - Emily, I'm home. - We're in here. 316 00:20:08,033 --> 00:20:09,260 Hi, Dad. 317 00:20:10,968 --> 00:20:12,935 What is it, Christmas already? 318 00:20:13,070 --> 00:20:16,129 Lorelai was taking a business class at the college today... 319 00:20:16,207 --> 00:20:18,174 and decided to drop in to see us. 320 00:20:18,241 --> 00:20:19,571 What business class? 321 00:20:19,642 --> 00:20:22,770 - She told us about it, dear. Remember? - No. 322 00:20:25,781 --> 00:20:28,578 Actually, I came here for a reason. 323 00:20:28,651 --> 00:20:30,914 Dad, would you mind sitting down for a minute? 324 00:20:30,985 --> 00:20:33,543 - You need money. - I have a situation. 325 00:20:33,620 --> 00:20:37,521 - You need money. - Dad, just please let me get this out, okay? 326 00:20:38,926 --> 00:20:41,655 Rory has been accepted to Chilton. 327 00:20:42,228 --> 00:20:45,822 Chilton? That's a wonderful school. 328 00:20:45,897 --> 00:20:47,693 It's only five minutes from here. 329 00:20:47,766 --> 00:20:51,201 That's right, it is. She can start as early as Monday. 330 00:20:51,670 --> 00:20:55,399 The problem is that they want me to put down an enrolment fee... 331 00:20:55,472 --> 00:20:57,337 plus the first semester's tuition. 332 00:20:57,408 --> 00:21:00,467 I have to do that immediately or she loses her spot. 333 00:21:00,711 --> 00:21:02,769 So you need money. 334 00:21:04,047 --> 00:21:05,138 Yeah. 335 00:21:06,616 --> 00:21:09,345 But it's not for me, it's for Rory. 336 00:21:09,419 --> 00:21:13,148 I intend to pay you back, every cent. I don't ask for favors. You know that. 337 00:21:13,221 --> 00:21:15,086 Yes, we know. 338 00:21:15,590 --> 00:21:17,251 I'll get the checkbook. 339 00:21:18,292 --> 00:21:21,727 Thank you. You have no idea. Thank you. 340 00:21:22,063 --> 00:21:24,553 - On one condition. - So close. 341 00:21:24,831 --> 00:21:27,799 Since we are now financially involved in your life... 342 00:21:28,367 --> 00:21:30,926 I want to be actively involved in your life. 343 00:21:32,605 --> 00:21:34,732 What does that mean, Mother? 344 00:21:34,839 --> 00:21:37,501 - I want a weekly dinner. - What? 345 00:21:38,310 --> 00:21:41,073 Friday nights, you and Rory will have dinner here. 346 00:21:41,145 --> 00:21:42,168 Mom. 347 00:21:42,247 --> 00:21:44,646 And you have to call us once a week... 348 00:21:44,715 --> 00:21:47,615 to give us an update on her schooling and your life. 349 00:21:48,652 --> 00:21:50,812 That's it. That's the condition. 350 00:21:50,886 --> 00:21:53,513 If you agree, you'll come to dinner tomorrow night... 351 00:21:53,589 --> 00:21:54,850 and leave here with the check. 352 00:21:54,924 --> 00:21:57,915 Otherwise, I'm sorry, we can't help you. 353 00:22:01,596 --> 00:22:04,723 I don't want her to know that I borrowed money from you. 354 00:22:05,165 --> 00:22:07,291 Can that just be between us? 355 00:22:07,401 --> 00:22:09,300 Does 7:00 work for you? 356 00:22:10,970 --> 00:22:12,198 Perfect. 357 00:22:28,380 --> 00:22:30,278 And we get to wear uniforms. 358 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:33,145 No more people checking you out to see what you're wearing... 359 00:22:33,218 --> 00:22:36,709 'cause everyone's dressed alike in boring clothes, just there to learn. 360 00:22:36,787 --> 00:22:39,811 Okay, there's academic-minded, and then there's Amish. 361 00:22:39,890 --> 00:22:41,686 - Funny. - Thank you. 362 00:22:42,425 --> 00:22:45,154 - I told my mom you're changing schools. - Was she thrilled? 363 00:22:45,228 --> 00:22:47,718 The party's on Friday. I got to go. 364 00:22:48,030 --> 00:22:51,658 I have to have a pre-hayride cup of tea with a future doctor. 365 00:22:51,733 --> 00:22:53,996 - How do I look, Korean? - Spitting image. 366 00:22:54,068 --> 00:22:56,058 - Good. Bye. - Bye. 367 00:23:04,845 --> 00:23:05,833 God! 368 00:23:06,813 --> 00:23:10,145 You're like Ruth Gordon, just standing there with the tannis root. 369 00:23:10,216 --> 00:23:13,184 - Make a noise. - Rosemary's Baby. 370 00:23:18,657 --> 00:23:21,250 - Yeah. - That's a great movie. 371 00:23:22,193 --> 00:23:24,057 You've got good taste. 372 00:23:25,896 --> 00:23:27,453 Are you moving? 373 00:23:27,898 --> 00:23:29,728 No, just my books are. 374 00:23:29,799 --> 00:23:32,199 My family just moved here from Chicago. 375 00:23:32,268 --> 00:23:36,601 Chicago. Windy. Oprah. 376 00:23:36,672 --> 00:23:38,662 Yeah, that's the place. 377 00:23:39,875 --> 00:23:41,172 I'm Dean. 378 00:23:41,475 --> 00:23:42,736 Hi. 379 00:23:44,812 --> 00:23:47,336 Rory. Me. That's me. 380 00:23:49,149 --> 00:23:52,242 - Lorelai, technically. - Lorelai. I like that. 381 00:23:52,619 --> 00:23:55,143 It's my mother's name, too. She named me after herself. 382 00:23:55,222 --> 00:23:58,816 She was in the hospital thinking about how men name boys after themselves... 383 00:23:58,891 --> 00:24:01,586 so why couldn't women? She says her feminism took over. 384 00:24:01,659 --> 00:24:06,094 Personally, I think a lot of Demerol also went into that decision. 385 00:24:06,463 --> 00:24:08,397 I never talk this much. 386 00:24:09,466 --> 00:24:10,989 I better go. 387 00:24:11,568 --> 00:24:13,899 - Sure. - I have to go look for a job. 388 00:24:14,037 --> 00:24:15,401 Okay, good. 389 00:24:19,174 --> 00:24:21,938 - You should check with Miss Patty. - What? 390 00:24:22,011 --> 00:24:24,535 About the job. You should check with Miss Patty. 391 00:24:24,613 --> 00:24:27,410 She teaches dance. She was actually on Broadway once. 392 00:24:27,982 --> 00:24:30,415 I don't really dance much. 393 00:24:30,552 --> 00:24:33,986 No, she just knows everything that's going on in town. 394 00:24:34,254 --> 00:24:36,346 She'll know if someone's looking. 395 00:24:37,924 --> 00:24:39,858 Great. Thanks. 396 00:24:43,962 --> 00:24:47,521 - What are you doing now? - Nothing much. 397 00:24:49,200 --> 00:24:51,532 I should throw this away at some point. 398 00:24:51,602 --> 00:24:54,694 Maybe you could show me where this Miss Patty's place is. 399 00:24:54,839 --> 00:24:58,398 Yeah, I guess so. I really don't have anything important to... 400 00:24:58,908 --> 00:25:00,238 Let's go. 401 00:25:08,383 --> 00:25:11,511 - Have you lived here all your life? - Yes. Pretty much. 402 00:25:11,587 --> 00:25:14,315 - I was actually born in Hartford. - That's not far. 403 00:25:14,488 --> 00:25:16,547 - Thirty minutes with no traffic. - Really? 404 00:25:16,624 --> 00:25:18,647 - I timed it. - Okay, then. 405 00:25:24,196 --> 00:25:26,561 - Do you like cake? - What? 406 00:25:27,967 --> 00:25:30,491 They make really good cakes here. 407 00:25:30,569 --> 00:25:32,832 They're very round. 408 00:25:33,972 --> 00:25:35,768 Okay, I'll remember that. 409 00:25:35,840 --> 00:25:38,034 Good. Make a note. 410 00:25:38,342 --> 00:25:41,777 You wouldn't want to forget where the round cakes are. 411 00:25:42,645 --> 00:25:44,510 How are you liking Moby Dick? 412 00:25:44,581 --> 00:25:46,343 - It's really good. - Yeah? 413 00:25:46,416 --> 00:25:48,849 - Yeah, it's my first Melville. - Cool. 414 00:25:48,918 --> 00:25:52,910 I know it's cliche to pick Moby Dick as your first Melville, but... 415 00:25:54,022 --> 00:25:56,786 How did you know I was reading Moby Dick? 416 00:25:58,693 --> 00:26:01,092 - I've been watching you. - Watching me? 417 00:26:01,162 --> 00:26:05,564 Not in a creepy I'm-watching-you sort of way. I've noticed you. 418 00:26:06,232 --> 00:26:07,562 - Me? - Yeah. 419 00:26:08,134 --> 00:26:09,260 When? 420 00:26:10,136 --> 00:26:11,432 Every day. 421 00:26:12,739 --> 00:26:16,230 After school, you come out and sit under that tree, and you read. 422 00:26:16,308 --> 00:26:19,799 Last week it was Madame Bovary. This week it's Moby Dick. 423 00:26:20,578 --> 00:26:23,604 - But why would you... - Because you're nice to look at... 424 00:26:23,715 --> 00:26:26,308 and because you've got unbelievable concentration. 425 00:26:26,617 --> 00:26:27,640 What? 426 00:26:27,718 --> 00:26:29,912 Last Friday, two guys were tossing a ball... 427 00:26:29,986 --> 00:26:32,113 and one guy nailed the other right in the face. 428 00:26:32,189 --> 00:26:34,713 It was a mess. Blood everywhere, the nurse came out... 429 00:26:34,791 --> 00:26:38,191 the place was in chaos, his girlfriend was freaking out... 430 00:26:38,260 --> 00:26:41,422 and you just sat there and read. You never even looked up. 431 00:26:41,996 --> 00:26:46,364 I thought, "I've never seen anyone read so intensely before in my entire life." 432 00:26:46,567 --> 00:26:48,659 "I have to meet that girl." 433 00:26:49,403 --> 00:26:53,566 Maybe I just didn't look up because I'm unbelievably self-centered. 434 00:26:53,874 --> 00:26:56,364 Maybe, but I doubt it. 435 00:27:00,011 --> 00:27:03,070 - Did I ask you if you like cake? - Yeah, you did. 436 00:27:04,915 --> 00:27:07,611 'Cause they have really good cake back there. 437 00:27:19,261 --> 00:27:21,855 You were late getting home tonight. 438 00:27:22,198 --> 00:27:24,427 Yeah, I went to the library. 439 00:27:26,635 --> 00:27:30,127 We're having dinner with the grandparents tomorrow night. 440 00:27:30,204 --> 00:27:32,467 We are? But it's September. 441 00:27:32,873 --> 00:27:35,467 - So? - So what holiday is in September? 442 00:27:35,543 --> 00:27:38,204 Look, it's not a holiday thing. It's just dinner, okay? 443 00:27:38,278 --> 00:27:39,710 Fine. Sorry. 444 00:27:44,917 --> 00:27:47,180 Red meat can kill you. Enjoy. 445 00:27:52,424 --> 00:27:54,983 I finished hemming your skirt today. 446 00:27:58,128 --> 00:28:00,721 A grunt of acknowledgement might be nice. 447 00:28:00,798 --> 00:28:03,061 Why are we going to dinner tomorrow night? 448 00:28:03,133 --> 00:28:05,293 What if I had plans? You didn't even ask me. 449 00:28:05,368 --> 00:28:07,460 - Lf you had plans, I'd have known. - How? 450 00:28:07,537 --> 00:28:08,935 You would've told me. 451 00:28:09,004 --> 00:28:11,234 I don't tell you everything. I have my own things. 452 00:28:11,307 --> 00:28:14,434 - Fine, you have things. - That's right. I have things. 453 00:28:14,509 --> 00:28:17,841 - I had dibs on being the bitch tonight. - Just tonight? 454 00:28:18,245 --> 00:28:20,576 What the hell is wrong with you? 455 00:28:22,683 --> 00:28:25,310 I'm not sure I want to go to Chilton. 456 00:28:25,753 --> 00:28:28,379 - What? - The timing is just really bad. 457 00:28:28,855 --> 00:28:30,481 The timing is bad? 458 00:28:30,557 --> 00:28:34,151 And the bus ride to and from Hartford, it's 30 minutes each way. 459 00:28:34,259 --> 00:28:36,226 I can't believe what I'm hearing. 460 00:28:36,295 --> 00:28:38,956 I don't think we should be spending that money right now. 461 00:28:39,030 --> 00:28:41,260 I know Chilton's got to be costing you a lot. 462 00:28:41,599 --> 00:28:43,190 You've no idea. 463 00:28:43,266 --> 00:28:45,995 Your money should be going into buying an inn with Sookie. 464 00:28:46,069 --> 00:28:48,059 What about college? What about Harvard? 465 00:28:48,138 --> 00:28:51,402 We don't know I can't get into Harvard if I stay where I am. 466 00:28:51,908 --> 00:28:53,807 Enough of the crazy talk, okay? 467 00:28:53,876 --> 00:28:57,174 I appreciate your concern, but I have this covered. 468 00:28:57,813 --> 00:28:59,474 - I still don't want to go. - Why? 469 00:28:59,548 --> 00:29:02,515 - Because I don't. - I have to get out of here. 470 00:29:06,621 --> 00:29:08,417 We have to pay first. 471 00:29:35,678 --> 00:29:40,580 One, two, three. It's a waltz, ladies. Susie, do you have to tinkle? 472 00:29:40,683 --> 00:29:42,377 Then uncross your legs, darling. 473 00:29:42,485 --> 00:29:45,976 Rory, I think I found a job for your male friend. 474 00:29:46,588 --> 00:29:47,815 What male friend? 475 00:29:47,889 --> 00:29:49,720 They need a stock boy at the supermarket. 476 00:29:49,790 --> 00:29:51,848 I already talked to Taylor Doose about him. 477 00:29:51,925 --> 00:29:53,517 Just send him around tomorrow. 478 00:29:53,594 --> 00:29:56,322 - Okay, thanks. - What male friend? 479 00:29:56,730 --> 00:29:59,892 He's very cute. You have good taste. 480 00:30:00,500 --> 00:30:02,729 Hands in the air, not in the nose. 481 00:30:05,037 --> 00:30:07,163 You'll have to walk faster than that. 482 00:30:07,238 --> 00:30:10,468 You'll have to turn into frigging Flo Jo to get away from me. 483 00:30:14,611 --> 00:30:17,135 This is about a boy. Of course! 484 00:30:17,481 --> 00:30:21,177 I can't believe I didn't see it. All this talk about money and bus rides. 485 00:30:21,250 --> 00:30:23,809 You've got a guy, and you don't wanna leave school. 486 00:30:23,886 --> 00:30:25,819 - I'm going to bed. - God, I'm so dense. 487 00:30:25,887 --> 00:30:29,049 It should've been my first thought. After all, you're me. 488 00:30:30,259 --> 00:30:31,451 - I'm not you. - Really? 489 00:30:31,526 --> 00:30:34,927 Someone ready to throw important life experiences out to be with a guy? 490 00:30:34,996 --> 00:30:37,486 - It sounds like me to me. - Whatever. 491 00:30:37,665 --> 00:30:39,461 - Who is he? - There's no guy. 492 00:30:39,533 --> 00:30:42,228 Dark hair, romantic eyes, looks a little dangerous? 493 00:30:42,302 --> 00:30:44,861 - This conversation's over. - Tattoos are good, too. 494 00:30:44,938 --> 00:30:47,565 I don't wanna change schools because of all the reasons... 495 00:30:47,640 --> 00:30:49,334 I've already told you a thousand times. 496 00:30:49,408 --> 00:30:52,308 If you don't want to believe me, that's fine. Goodnight. 497 00:30:52,377 --> 00:30:53,934 Does he have a motorcycle? 498 00:30:54,012 --> 00:30:57,845 If you're going to throw your life away, he'd better have a motorcycle! 499 00:31:02,352 --> 00:31:05,445 - I think that went pretty well, don't you? - Thanks for the knock. 500 00:31:05,522 --> 00:31:07,921 Listen, can we just start all over, okay? 501 00:31:07,991 --> 00:31:12,393 You tell me all about the guy, and I promise not to let my head explode. 502 00:31:13,896 --> 00:31:15,886 Rory, please talk to me. 503 00:31:17,532 --> 00:31:19,226 Okay, I'll talk. 504 00:31:19,334 --> 00:31:21,392 Don't get me wrong, guys are great. 505 00:31:21,469 --> 00:31:23,436 I am a huge fan of guys. 506 00:31:23,771 --> 00:31:27,330 You don't get knocked up at 16 being indifferent to guys. 507 00:31:27,574 --> 00:31:30,771 Babe, guys are always gonna be there. This school isn't. 508 00:31:30,844 --> 00:31:34,006 It's more important. It has to be more important. 509 00:31:34,480 --> 00:31:36,174 I'm going to sleep. 510 00:31:39,185 --> 00:31:42,209 You've always been the sensible one in this house. 511 00:31:42,287 --> 00:31:44,811 I need you to remember that feeling now. 512 00:31:44,888 --> 00:31:47,788 You will kick your own butt later if you blow this. 513 00:31:47,858 --> 00:31:50,257 - It's my butt. - Good comeback. 514 00:31:50,593 --> 00:31:53,255 - Thank you. - You're welcome. Rory, come on. 515 00:31:53,329 --> 00:31:57,264 I don't want to talk about this. Could you please just leave me alone? 516 00:31:58,467 --> 00:32:01,061 Okay. Fine. 517 00:32:04,138 --> 00:32:06,332 We've always had a democracy in this house. 518 00:32:06,407 --> 00:32:09,000 We never did anything unless we both agreed. 519 00:32:09,076 --> 00:32:12,533 But now I guess I'm gonna have to play the mom card. 520 00:32:13,346 --> 00:32:16,008 You are going to Chilton whether you want to or not. 521 00:32:16,182 --> 00:32:19,275 Monday morning, you will be there. End of story. 522 00:32:20,320 --> 00:32:22,378 - We'll see. - Yeah, we will. 523 00:32:47,971 --> 00:32:49,904 Okay. One, two... 524 00:32:51,674 --> 00:32:55,074 - I swear I don't know what happened. - It's not important. 525 00:32:55,144 --> 00:32:58,111 I've made that dish a hundred times. It never exploded. 526 00:32:58,380 --> 00:33:01,745 - Please forget it. - God, I killed a Viking. 527 00:33:01,816 --> 00:33:05,308 You should fire me or make me pay the cost of a new stove... 528 00:33:05,385 --> 00:33:07,284 - out of my paycheck. - Whatever you want. 529 00:33:07,354 --> 00:33:09,913 I can't afford a new stove. Those things are expensive. 530 00:33:09,990 --> 00:33:13,516 Sookie, please, I am begging you, pull yourself together. 531 00:33:13,594 --> 00:33:16,926 I got no sleep last night, and I think I put my contacts in backwards. 532 00:33:17,096 --> 00:33:20,825 - Rory's still mad at you? - I'm not so crazy about her, either. 533 00:33:20,899 --> 00:33:23,458 It was a fight. Mothers and daughters fight. 534 00:33:23,535 --> 00:33:26,128 No, we don't fight. We never fight. 535 00:33:26,203 --> 00:33:28,534 You told me to tell you when your daughter arrived. 536 00:33:28,606 --> 00:33:32,473 - She's here, and she's sitting in my chair. - Hold on just a minute. 537 00:33:36,113 --> 00:33:38,273 And you are the one left standing. 538 00:33:38,348 --> 00:33:40,815 Life is a funny thing, no? 539 00:33:43,652 --> 00:33:46,780 No muumuu today. You know what's weird? I kind of miss it. 540 00:33:46,855 --> 00:33:48,481 You left me a note to meet you here. 541 00:33:48,557 --> 00:33:52,390 I thought you might want to work a couple hours, make a little extra cash. 542 00:33:52,460 --> 00:33:54,427 - Fine. - You're not gonna give me... 543 00:33:54,494 --> 00:33:56,724 the Mommie Dearest treatment forever, are you? 544 00:33:56,797 --> 00:34:00,323 You wanted me here, I'm here. Should I do something or what? 545 00:34:00,400 --> 00:34:03,891 Yeah, go home. Dinner's at 7:00. Be ready to go. 546 00:34:04,370 --> 00:34:05,802 - Fine. - Fine. 547 00:34:10,809 --> 00:34:12,140 My chair. 548 00:34:24,654 --> 00:34:28,919 Do we go in or do we just stand here reenacting The Little Match Girl? 549 00:34:31,560 --> 00:34:35,654 Look, I know we're having a thing here, and I know you hate me... 550 00:34:35,729 --> 00:34:37,663 but be civil, at least through dinner... 551 00:34:37,731 --> 00:34:40,824 and then on the way home you can pull a Menendez. Deal? 552 00:34:41,101 --> 00:34:42,192 Fine. 553 00:34:49,676 --> 00:34:52,109 - Hi, Grandma. - You're right on time. 554 00:34:52,212 --> 00:34:54,145 Yeah, no traffic at all. 555 00:34:56,447 --> 00:34:59,506 I can't tell you what a treat it is to have you girls here. 556 00:35:00,685 --> 00:35:02,448 We're excited, too. 557 00:35:03,019 --> 00:35:06,510 Is that a collector's cup, or can I throw it away for you? 558 00:35:06,590 --> 00:35:09,319 - In the kitchen, please. - Sorry. 559 00:35:11,093 --> 00:35:15,256 - I want to hear all about Chilton. - I haven't actually started yet. 560 00:35:19,567 --> 00:35:22,933 - Richard, look who's here. - Rory. 561 00:35:24,538 --> 00:35:26,903 - You're tall. - I guess. 562 00:35:27,407 --> 00:35:29,397 - What's your height? - 5'7". 563 00:35:29,543 --> 00:35:32,841 - That's tall. She's tall. - Hi, Dad. 564 00:35:33,045 --> 00:35:36,946 - Lorelai, your daughter's tall. - I know. It's freakish. 565 00:35:37,016 --> 00:35:39,415 We're thinking of having her studied at MIT. 566 00:35:40,253 --> 00:35:43,220 - Champagne, anyone? - That's fancy. 567 00:35:43,854 --> 00:35:46,550 It's not every day I have my girls here for dinner... 568 00:35:46,624 --> 00:35:48,523 on a day the banks are open. 569 00:35:48,626 --> 00:35:51,492 A toast: To Rory entering Chilton... 570 00:35:51,561 --> 00:35:53,585 and an exciting new phase in her life. 571 00:35:53,997 --> 00:35:55,429 Hear, hear. 572 00:35:56,598 --> 00:35:58,565 Let's sit, everyone. 573 00:36:02,237 --> 00:36:04,136 This is just wonderful. 574 00:36:04,273 --> 00:36:08,504 An education is the most important thing in the world, next to family. 575 00:36:08,576 --> 00:36:09,837 And pie. 576 00:36:13,113 --> 00:36:14,204 Joke. 577 00:36:33,231 --> 00:36:35,824 - Rory, how do you like the lamb? - It's good. 578 00:36:35,899 --> 00:36:38,025 - Too dry? - No, it's perfect. 579 00:36:39,101 --> 00:36:41,592 The potatoes could use a little salt, though. 580 00:36:41,704 --> 00:36:43,068 Excuse me? 581 00:36:43,739 --> 00:36:46,333 So, Grandpa, how's the insurance biz? 582 00:36:46,676 --> 00:36:50,838 People die, we pay. People crash cars, we pay. 583 00:36:50,912 --> 00:36:55,075 - People lose a foot, we pay. - At least you have your new slogan. 584 00:36:55,516 --> 00:36:59,042 - How are things at the motel? - The inn? They're great. 585 00:36:59,386 --> 00:37:02,354 Lorelai's the executive manager now. Isn't that wonderful? 586 00:37:02,522 --> 00:37:05,115 Speaking of which, Christopher called yesterday. 587 00:37:05,191 --> 00:37:08,217 Speaking of which? How is that a speaking of which? 588 00:37:08,293 --> 00:37:10,124 He's doing very well in California. 589 00:37:10,195 --> 00:37:12,355 His internet start-up goes public next month. 590 00:37:12,431 --> 00:37:15,695 This could mean big things for him. Very talented man, your father. 591 00:37:15,766 --> 00:37:18,825 - She knows. - He always was a smart one, that boy. 592 00:37:19,602 --> 00:37:21,228 You must take after him. 593 00:37:21,304 --> 00:37:25,535 Speaking of which, I'm going to get a Coke. Or a knife. 594 00:37:44,291 --> 00:37:46,224 Hi, how are you doing? 595 00:37:51,697 --> 00:37:54,392 - I think I'm going to go talk to her. - No. I'll go. 596 00:37:54,600 --> 00:37:57,432 You stay and keep your grandfather company. 597 00:38:01,506 --> 00:38:03,564 Lorelai, come back to the table. 598 00:38:03,640 --> 00:38:05,800 Is it going to be like this every Friday night? 599 00:38:05,876 --> 00:38:07,866 I come over and let the two of you attack me? 600 00:38:07,945 --> 00:38:09,809 - You're being very dramatic. - Dramatic? 601 00:38:09,879 --> 00:38:12,177 - Were you at that table just now? - Yes, I was. 602 00:38:12,248 --> 00:38:14,579 You took what your father said the wrong way. 603 00:38:14,650 --> 00:38:17,174 The wrong way? How could I have taken it the wrong way? 604 00:38:17,252 --> 00:38:19,811 - What was open to interpretation? - Keep your voice down. 605 00:38:19,888 --> 00:38:23,344 No, Mother. I can't take it anymore. Tonight has been like a nightmare. 606 00:38:23,491 --> 00:38:26,050 You're dripping all over the floor. 607 00:38:26,127 --> 00:38:28,185 Why do you pounce on every single thing I say? 608 00:38:28,262 --> 00:38:31,355 That's absurd. You've barely uttered a word all night. 609 00:38:31,431 --> 00:38:33,364 - That's not true. - You said "pie." 610 00:38:33,434 --> 00:38:35,696 - Come on. - You did. All I heard you say was "pie." 611 00:38:35,768 --> 00:38:38,293 Why bring up Christopher? Was that really necessary? 612 00:38:38,370 --> 00:38:40,735 - He likes Christopher. - Isn't that interesting? 613 00:38:40,806 --> 00:38:43,535 Because, as I remember, when Christopher got me pregnant... 614 00:38:43,609 --> 00:38:45,166 Dad didn't like him so much. 615 00:38:45,244 --> 00:38:49,407 You were 16. What were we supposed to do, throw you a party? 616 00:38:49,480 --> 00:38:52,914 We were disappointed. The two of you had such bright futures. 617 00:38:52,983 --> 00:38:57,214 Yes. And by not getting married, we got to keep those bright futures. 618 00:38:57,421 --> 00:39:01,856 When you get pregnant, you get married. A child needs a mother and a father. 619 00:39:02,390 --> 00:39:05,358 Do you think Christopher would have his own company now... 620 00:39:05,428 --> 00:39:07,895 if we were married? You think he'd be anything at all? 621 00:39:07,962 --> 00:39:09,827 Yes, I do. Your father would've put him... 622 00:39:09,898 --> 00:39:13,298 in the insurance business, and you'd be living a lovely life right now. 623 00:39:13,367 --> 00:39:15,630 He didn't want to be in the insurance business. 624 00:39:15,702 --> 00:39:18,397 And I am living a lovely life right now. 625 00:39:18,471 --> 00:39:21,234 - That's right. Far away from us. - Here we go. 626 00:39:21,307 --> 00:39:24,538 You took that girl and completely shut us out of your life. 627 00:39:24,610 --> 00:39:27,373 - You wanted to control me. - You were still a child. 628 00:39:27,446 --> 00:39:30,470 I stopped being a child the minute the strip turned pink, okay? 629 00:39:30,548 --> 00:39:33,710 I had to figure out how to live. I found a good job. 630 00:39:33,784 --> 00:39:36,719 As a maid. With all your brains and talent. 631 00:39:36,787 --> 00:39:39,311 I worked my way up. I run the place now. 632 00:39:39,390 --> 00:39:42,449 I built a life on my own with no help from anyone. 633 00:39:42,525 --> 00:39:46,084 Yes, and think of where you would've been if you'd accepted a little help. 634 00:39:46,161 --> 00:39:48,095 And where Rory would have been? 635 00:39:48,163 --> 00:39:51,859 But no, you were always too proud to accept anything from anyone. 636 00:39:51,934 --> 00:39:55,197 I wasn't too proud to come here to you two... 637 00:39:55,270 --> 00:39:57,702 begging for money for my kid's school, was I? 638 00:39:57,772 --> 00:39:58,999 No, you certainly weren't. 639 00:39:59,073 --> 00:40:02,599 But you're too proud to let her know where you got it from, aren't you? 640 00:40:02,676 --> 00:40:07,374 Fine, you have your precious pride, and I have my weekly dinners. 641 00:40:08,013 --> 00:40:10,207 Isn't that nice? We both win. 642 00:40:30,134 --> 00:40:31,225 Mom? 643 00:40:32,268 --> 00:40:34,098 I'm okay. I just... 644 00:40:34,504 --> 00:40:37,336 Do I look shorter? Because I feel shorter. 645 00:40:38,773 --> 00:40:41,332 How about I buy you a cup of coffee? 646 00:40:45,312 --> 00:40:49,907 You drive, though, 'cause I don't think my feet will reach the pedals. 647 00:40:51,618 --> 00:40:55,849 - Nice dinner at the grandparents' house. - Yeah. Her dishes have never been cleaner. 648 00:40:55,955 --> 00:40:58,616 You and Grandma seemed to have a nice talk. 649 00:40:58,690 --> 00:41:00,817 - How much did you hear? - Not much. 650 00:41:00,892 --> 00:41:01,950 Snippets. 651 00:41:02,027 --> 00:41:03,960 - Little snippets. - So basically everything? 652 00:41:04,028 --> 00:41:06,724 - Basically, yes. - The best-laid plans. 653 00:41:12,269 --> 00:41:15,568 I think it was really brave of you to ask them for money. 654 00:41:15,771 --> 00:41:18,204 I so do not want to talk about it. 655 00:41:19,141 --> 00:41:21,870 How many meals is it gonna take till we're off the hook? 656 00:41:21,944 --> 00:41:25,640 I think the deli spread at my funeral will be the last one. 657 00:41:29,750 --> 00:41:31,718 Wait, does that mean... 658 00:41:32,753 --> 00:41:35,346 Can't let a perfectly good plaid skirt go to waste. 659 00:41:35,989 --> 00:41:38,013 Honey, you won't be sorry. 660 00:41:43,162 --> 00:41:46,426 You look nice. Really nice. 661 00:41:48,399 --> 00:41:51,891 I had a meeting earlier at the bank. They like collars. 662 00:41:52,604 --> 00:41:54,366 You look nice, too. 663 00:41:54,938 --> 00:41:57,236 I had a flagellation to go to. 664 00:41:58,374 --> 00:42:01,240 - What'll you have? - Coffee, in a vat. 665 00:42:03,011 --> 00:42:05,740 I'll have coffee also. And chili fries. 666 00:42:06,482 --> 00:42:09,381 That's quite a refined palate you got there. 667 00:42:13,154 --> 00:42:15,748 Behold the healing powers of a bath. 668 00:42:18,625 --> 00:42:20,456 Tell me about the guy. 669 00:42:20,961 --> 00:42:23,758 You know what's really special about our relationship? 670 00:42:23,830 --> 00:42:26,492 The total understanding about the need for one's privacy. 671 00:42:26,566 --> 00:42:28,965 You really understand boundaries. 672 00:42:29,368 --> 00:42:31,335 - So tell me about the guy. - Mom! 673 00:42:31,403 --> 00:42:34,302 - Is he dreamy? - That's so Nick at Nite. 674 00:42:34,405 --> 00:42:36,873 - I'm gonna find out anyway. - Really? How? 675 00:42:37,608 --> 00:42:38,870 I'll spy. 676 00:42:39,576 --> 00:42:41,100 Coffee. 677 00:42:42,145 --> 00:42:43,441 Fries. 678 00:42:44,748 --> 00:42:48,808 I can't stand it. This is so unhealthy. Rory, please, put down that cup of coffee. 679 00:42:48,884 --> 00:42:51,408 You do not want to grow up to be like your mom. 680 00:42:51,487 --> 00:42:53,078 Sorry. Too late. 681 00:43:00,629 --> 00:43:03,495 - Tell me about the guy. - Check, please. 682 00:43:03,564 --> 00:43:06,532 - Are you embarrassed to bring him home? - I'm not embarrassed. 683 00:43:06,599 --> 00:43:09,533 - Does he talk at all? - No, Mom, he's a mime.