1 00:00:05,215 --> 00:00:07,803 Wow. Busy today. Has Luke been advertising? 2 00:00:08,004 --> 00:00:09,116 He gets good word of mouth. 3 00:00:09,252 --> 00:00:11,239 We have to start spreading bad word of mouth... 4 00:00:11,417 --> 00:00:12,972 so we can always have a table. 5 00:00:13,123 --> 00:00:15,234 That would be wrong, but sure. 6 00:00:15,412 --> 00:00:17,002 - Vermin? - Or no potable water. 7 00:00:17,159 --> 00:00:19,112 - Or no potable vermin. - That'd scare them away. 8 00:00:19,282 --> 00:00:21,030 Or confuse them away. 9 00:00:22,987 --> 00:00:25,053 - Weird seeing him talking like that. - Like what? 10 00:00:25,234 --> 00:00:26,381 Just all friendly. 11 00:00:26,524 --> 00:00:29,873 He's usually only good for a couple of gruff monosyllables, then he's off. 12 00:00:30,104 --> 00:00:31,613 He is the master of the monosyllable. 13 00:00:31,768 --> 00:00:33,755 He never flirts with women. Do you notice that? 14 00:00:33,932 --> 00:00:36,204 - He's flirted with you numerous times. - Don't start. 15 00:00:36,388 --> 00:00:38,261 Flirt with him now. We need coffee. 16 00:00:38,427 --> 00:00:41,254 Luke, we are just dying for some refreshments. 17 00:00:41,465 --> 00:00:43,100 Keep your pants on. 18 00:00:43,421 --> 00:00:45,567 He can turn it off and on so fast. 19 00:00:45,877 --> 00:00:48,590 I found a CD under the front seat of our car. 20 00:00:48,791 --> 00:00:50,017 Did you lose one? 21 00:00:50,164 --> 00:00:52,071 Not that I know of, but I'm sloppy with them. 22 00:00:52,245 --> 00:00:54,437 - So you didn't hide it? - Why would I hide a CD? 23 00:00:54,617 --> 00:00:57,569 - Don't know. Bay City Rollers? - It's not a Bay City Rollers CD. 24 00:00:57,781 --> 00:01:00,369 - How do you know? - I know what's not hidden under the seat. 25 00:01:00,569 --> 00:01:02,874 Because you know Barry Manilow is under that seat. 26 00:01:03,066 --> 00:01:04,783 - Where's Barry Manilow? - Under Mom's seat. 27 00:01:04,939 --> 00:01:07,323 - I confess I was hiding Barry Manilow. - You confess? 28 00:01:07,519 --> 00:01:09,267 He was very big when I was very small. 29 00:01:09,434 --> 00:01:12,624 It's the live version where he does a medley of his commercial jingles. 30 00:01:12,846 --> 00:01:15,276 Don't worry. Everyone's allowed a guilty pleasure. 31 00:01:15,469 --> 00:01:18,376 Very diplomatic from the girl who had the Bryan Adams poster... 32 00:01:18,590 --> 00:01:20,736 - above her bed for two years. - Fink. 33 00:01:20,921 --> 00:01:23,146 - Do you have a guilty pleasure? - No. 34 00:01:23,335 --> 00:01:25,242 - Are you into music? - Sure. 35 00:01:26,332 --> 00:01:28,126 Monosyllabic Man strikes again. 36 00:01:28,287 --> 00:01:31,194 - We'll have two muffins, please. - You got them. 37 00:01:32,866 --> 00:01:34,977 Do you think he's dated anyone since Rachel? 38 00:01:35,155 --> 00:01:37,221 I don't know. Where would he meet anyone? 39 00:01:37,402 --> 00:01:40,388 - He's either here or in his apartment. - Maybe he has a secret life. 40 00:01:40,607 --> 00:01:42,957 Maybe he's got a chippy stowed away in Mt Pilot. 41 00:01:43,146 --> 00:01:44,372 We'll know eventually. 42 00:01:44,519 --> 00:01:48,549 - I say he's a bachelor for life. - I say there's someone for everyone. 43 00:01:51,344 --> 00:01:52,571 What? 44 00:01:52,718 --> 00:01:53,990 Barry Manilow. 45 00:01:54,341 --> 00:01:55,374 Stop. 46 00:01:55,506 --> 00:01:57,300 Looks like we made it 47 00:01:57,463 --> 00:02:00,608 - Oh, yeah? Spice Girls. - Duran Duran. 48 00:02:00,834 --> 00:02:02,628 - Dido. - Olivia Newton-John. 49 00:02:02,790 --> 00:02:04,061 The Macarena. 50 00:02:04,205 --> 00:02:07,713 You and Lane for hours and hours, for weeks on end. 51 00:02:07,951 --> 00:02:10,381 We were mocking. You can't mock the mocking. 52 00:02:10,573 --> 00:02:13,037 - It's getting ugly. Let's stop. - Let's be friends again. 53 00:02:13,236 --> 00:02:14,508 All right. 54 00:02:18,605 --> 00:02:19,638 Stop it. 55 00:03:16,040 --> 00:03:17,789 - What? - The car won't start. 56 00:03:17,955 --> 00:03:20,419 - What happened? - I don't know. It's just dead. 57 00:03:20,619 --> 00:03:22,820 I turn the key, it makes a horrible sound. 58 00:03:22,832 --> 00:03:23,889 What kind of sound? 59 00:03:24,114 --> 00:03:27,498 Like... You know, but less feminine. 60 00:03:27,735 --> 00:03:28,848 That's the battery. 61 00:03:28,984 --> 00:03:30,857 What did I ever do to make the battery mad? 62 00:03:31,023 --> 00:03:34,169 Let's see. You've kept the radio on all night, killing the battery... 63 00:03:34,394 --> 00:03:37,346 you've kept the lights on all night, you've kept the door open... 64 00:03:37,557 --> 00:03:40,305 which keeps the ceiling light on all night killing the battery. 65 00:03:40,512 --> 00:03:43,225 Okay, I've done multiple things to make the battery mad. 66 00:03:43,426 --> 00:03:45,140 - Are you gonna walk? - I'm wearing heels. 67 00:03:45,299 --> 00:03:46,297 Change your shoes. 68 00:03:46,423 --> 00:03:47,979 - I'd have to change my outfit. - Do it. 69 00:03:48,046 --> 00:03:51,191 - I'd have to walk upstairs. - Suddenly I'm living with Zsa Zsa Gabor. 70 00:03:51,417 --> 00:03:52,609 I'm gonna call Michel. 71 00:03:52,749 --> 00:03:54,622 This thing is too small. 72 00:03:54,788 --> 00:03:56,502 - Independence Inn. - Hold on, Michel. 73 00:03:56,661 --> 00:03:58,886 - That backpack is not too small. - Miniscule. 74 00:03:59,075 --> 00:04:01,061 Take your schoolbooks and leave the others. 75 00:04:01,239 --> 00:04:02,431 I need all of my other books. 76 00:04:02,571 --> 00:04:04,399 - You don't need all these. - I think I do. 77 00:04:04,569 --> 00:04:07,033 - Edna St. Vincent Millay? - That's my bus book. 78 00:04:07,232 --> 00:04:09,219 - What's the Faulkner? - My other bus book. 79 00:04:09,396 --> 00:04:11,860 - So just take one bus book. - The Millay is a biography. 80 00:04:12,060 --> 00:04:14,444 Sometimes on the bus, when I pull out a biography... 81 00:04:14,640 --> 00:04:17,513 and I think, "I don't feel like reading about a person's life"... 82 00:04:17,721 --> 00:04:19,072 then I'll switch to the novel. 83 00:04:19,219 --> 00:04:21,444 And if I'm not into the novel, I'll switch back. 84 00:04:21,632 --> 00:04:22,630 Still there, Michel? 85 00:04:22,756 --> 00:04:23,948 - Yes, I... - Hold on. 86 00:04:24,088 --> 00:04:26,722 - What is the Gore Vidal? - That's my lunch book. 87 00:04:27,209 --> 00:04:29,923 Lose the Vidal or the Faulkner. You don't need two novels. 88 00:04:30,123 --> 00:04:31,395 Vidal is essays. 89 00:04:31,580 --> 00:04:34,135 But the Eudora Welty's not essays or biography. 90 00:04:34,326 --> 00:04:37,550 - So, it's another novel. Lose it. - It's short stories. 91 00:04:37,989 --> 00:04:41,532 - This is a sickness. Michel? - I am growing very old. 92 00:04:41,818 --> 00:04:43,725 - Come pick me up? - I'm already here. 93 00:04:43,899 --> 00:04:45,568 Put Carol on the desk and pick me up. 94 00:04:45,730 --> 00:04:48,239 I'm not speaking to Carol. She ate my low-fat cheese. 95 00:04:48,436 --> 00:04:51,025 Come pick me up and I will buy you some cheese. 96 00:04:51,224 --> 00:04:53,018 - Low-fat cheese. - Low-fat cheese. 97 00:04:53,180 --> 00:04:55,814 - Low-fat American cheese. - Low-fat American cheese. 98 00:04:56,010 --> 00:04:57,361 And a meringue cookie. 99 00:04:57,509 --> 00:04:59,416 - Just get over here. - Fine. 100 00:05:01,255 --> 00:05:02,889 I made it all fit. 101 00:05:03,044 --> 00:05:05,394 Edna, Bill, Gore, and Eudora, all safe and sound. 102 00:05:05,583 --> 00:05:07,489 Cool. That's your French book. 103 00:05:08,954 --> 00:05:10,067 I know. 104 00:05:10,577 --> 00:05:12,688 I'm carrying my French book. 105 00:05:12,866 --> 00:05:15,659 You so thought that French book was already in there. 106 00:05:15,863 --> 00:05:17,418 - You have a problem. - No, I don't. 107 00:05:17,569 --> 00:05:19,999 You're gonna tip over from the weight of that backpack. 108 00:05:20,191 --> 00:05:20,939 No, I'm not. 109 00:05:20,951 --> 00:05:23,337 I'm gonna have to buy you a forklift. Bye. 110 00:05:37,797 --> 00:05:39,784 [Rock music playing] 111 00:05:47,244 --> 00:05:51,274 - I startled you. I didn't mean to. - That's okay. I'm easily startled. 112 00:05:51,614 --> 00:05:53,806 I'm Mrs. Burdiness, the guidance counselor. 113 00:05:53,986 --> 00:05:56,938 - Your name's Rory, isn't it? Rory Gilmore? - Yes. 114 00:05:57,399 --> 00:05:58,875 Hello. 115 00:05:59,356 --> 00:06:01,627 I'd love to sit and talk to you. Can we do that? 116 00:06:01,810 --> 00:06:02,843 Sure, anytime. 117 00:06:02,976 --> 00:06:05,803 - How about after you finish your lunch? - That soon? 118 00:06:06,015 --> 00:06:09,239 - I think soon would be good. - Okay. What's this about? 119 00:06:09,469 --> 00:06:12,182 - We'll talk about it then. - Not even a hint? 120 00:06:12,382 --> 00:06:14,607 - See you in a little bit. - Right. 121 00:06:15,296 --> 00:06:16,442 Right. 122 00:06:17,169 --> 00:06:18,236 [Knocking on door] 123 00:06:18,375 --> 00:06:19,522 Come in. 124 00:06:22,038 --> 00:06:24,831 - Hello, Rory. Have a seat. - Thank you. 125 00:06:25,909 --> 00:06:28,259 Don't worry about being late for your next class. 126 00:06:28,448 --> 00:06:30,877 - I'll write you a note if you want. - Okay. 127 00:06:31,069 --> 00:06:33,862 I know from your records you're a stickler for punctuality. 128 00:06:34,066 --> 00:06:37,017 I am a stickler, yes. I only slipped one time last year. 129 00:06:37,229 --> 00:06:41,101 I hit a deer. Actually, he hit me. Or she did. Or not me, my car. 130 00:06:41,474 --> 00:06:44,936 But then he or she ran away, and I think it turned out okay. 131 00:06:45,179 --> 00:06:47,404 I didn't see it again, so I can't definitively say. 132 00:06:47,593 --> 00:06:49,898 But I did look for him or her. 133 00:06:51,629 --> 00:06:54,059 It's a big story. I'm surprised I don't tell it better. 134 00:06:54,252 --> 00:06:56,363 Why don't we get to the reason I asked you here? 135 00:06:56,541 --> 00:06:59,526 Headmaster Charleston brought you to my attention a few weeks ago. 136 00:06:59,745 --> 00:07:02,572 He's worried. After observing you a bit, I'm worried, too. 137 00:07:02,783 --> 00:07:04,179 You've been observing me? 138 00:07:04,323 --> 00:07:07,116 We've been concerned about your social behavior here at school. 139 00:07:07,320 --> 00:07:08,318 What about it? 140 00:07:08,444 --> 00:07:10,669 You don't seem to interact much with other students. 141 00:07:10,858 --> 00:07:13,049 I do, sometimes. In class, all the time. 142 00:07:13,230 --> 00:07:15,898 But rarely outside of class. At lunch, you're always by yourself. 143 00:07:16,102 --> 00:07:17,368 That's when I catch up on reading. 144 00:07:17,392 --> 00:07:19,425 And that Walkman, it makes you very unapproachable. 145 00:07:19,597 --> 00:07:20,595 You approached me. 146 00:07:20,721 --> 00:07:23,076 You almost jumped out of your skin. What does that tell you? 147 00:07:23,136 --> 00:07:24,362 That I'm jumpy. 148 00:07:24,509 --> 00:07:26,654 On the Fourth of July, forget it, I'm a wreck. 149 00:07:26,840 --> 00:07:29,713 When the Stars Hollow orchestra begins to play in the gazebo... 150 00:07:29,919 --> 00:07:32,951 with the guy banging the cymbals, it drives me nuts. 151 00:07:33,165 --> 00:07:35,437 Denying a problem doesn't solve a problem, Rory. 152 00:07:35,621 --> 00:07:38,085 Unless something changes, this could affect your future. 153 00:07:38,285 --> 00:07:40,998 But I don't understand. I get good grades. Isn't that enough? 154 00:07:41,198 --> 00:07:42,425 You know it's not. 155 00:07:42,571 --> 00:07:46,114 When we make recommendations to universities on behalf of a student... 156 00:07:46,359 --> 00:07:49,152 that student's social skills are a big part of it. 157 00:07:49,356 --> 00:07:52,819 - I assume you want to go to a university. - Absolutely. 158 00:07:53,060 --> 00:07:55,773 Well, universities do not look kindly on loners. 159 00:07:55,973 --> 00:07:58,766 - But I'm not a loner. - What do you think a loner is? 160 00:07:58,969 --> 00:08:02,478 Loners are those guys that you see walking around wearing, I don't know... 161 00:08:02,715 --> 00:08:04,464 out-of-date clothing, bell-bottoms. 162 00:08:04,630 --> 00:08:06,697 And they tend to carry a duffel bag... 163 00:08:06,878 --> 00:08:08,910 with God knows what inside. That's a loner. 164 00:08:09,084 --> 00:08:11,991 Loners come in all shapes and sizes. Even pretty girls. 165 00:08:12,205 --> 00:08:15,191 Just try to improve, Rory. Mix it up with others. 166 00:08:15,409 --> 00:08:18,202 You may even enjoy it. Start with lunch. 167 00:08:18,406 --> 00:08:20,551 I don't suppose there's a Lunchtime... 168 00:08:20,737 --> 00:08:23,848 Reading/Walkman-Listening Club I can join, is there? 169 00:08:25,148 --> 00:08:26,216 I guess that's no. 170 00:08:26,356 --> 00:08:28,632 - What does she expect you to do? - She said, "Mix it up." 171 00:08:28,728 --> 00:08:29,840 What does that mean? 172 00:08:29,976 --> 00:08:32,360 I guess, going up to strange kids at school and saying: 173 00:08:32,557 --> 00:08:35,827 "Mind if I awkwardly butt in where I don't belong and don't wanna be?" 174 00:08:36,053 --> 00:08:38,199 The whole thing's ridiculous. Chilton is a cult. 175 00:08:38,383 --> 00:08:40,972 - Lorelai, do you know what this is? - No. 176 00:08:41,713 --> 00:08:42,746 Damn. 177 00:08:42,879 --> 00:08:45,342 I don't know. Maybe there is something wrong with me. 178 00:08:45,542 --> 00:08:47,609 - Don't say that. - Maybe I am a loner. 179 00:08:47,789 --> 00:08:49,537 You were mocking my backpack today. 180 00:08:49,704 --> 00:08:52,577 I might be one step away from carrying a mysterious duffel bag. 181 00:08:52,783 --> 00:08:55,531 Don't you go doubting who you are, how you should be. 182 00:08:55,739 --> 00:08:58,089 - How dare she do this to you? - It wasn't just her. 183 00:08:58,278 --> 00:09:00,074 The whole meeting was Charleston's suggestion. 184 00:09:00,193 --> 00:09:03,144 Well, good. It's time I called on old Schnickelfritz Charleston... 185 00:09:03,355 --> 00:09:05,388 to tell him to stop messing with my kid's mind. 186 00:09:05,561 --> 00:09:08,274 I don't like this. Schools like Chilton try to stamp out... 187 00:09:08,474 --> 00:09:11,221 every vestige of individuality. I won't let that happen. 188 00:09:11,430 --> 00:09:13,462 It's all fixed. I found a loose terminal. 189 00:09:13,635 --> 00:09:16,099 I reconnected the battery and jumped it. It's set to go. 190 00:09:16,299 --> 00:09:17,297 Thanks. 191 00:09:17,423 --> 00:09:19,773 No charge for the time I spent stuck underneath the car. 192 00:09:19,961 --> 00:09:20,959 That's great. 193 00:09:21,085 --> 00:09:24,594 I just want to you know that I overheard, and you're absolutely right. 194 00:09:24,831 --> 00:09:28,135 I carried a duffel bag and ate lunch by myself my entire school career... 195 00:09:28,369 --> 00:09:30,355 and I turned out just fine. 196 00:09:33,113 --> 00:09:34,544 I'm still going down there. 197 00:09:36,817 --> 00:09:38,487 SECRETARY: Ms. Gilmore is here. 198 00:09:38,731 --> 00:09:40,003 Hello, Mr. Charleston. 199 00:09:40,147 --> 00:09:42,419 - Ms. Gilmore, good to see you. - Good to be here. 200 00:09:42,602 --> 00:09:45,747 I checked my records to remind myself why I asked you in... 201 00:09:45,974 --> 00:09:48,438 - only to find you'd called this meeting. - I did. 202 00:09:48,637 --> 00:09:52,668 I'm surprised. We don't see you often. We'd forgotten what you look like. 203 00:09:52,924 --> 00:09:56,353 I'm pretty much the same. Rosy-cheeked, strong of bone, sly of wit. 204 00:09:56,586 --> 00:09:58,653 How nice. So why did you want to see me? 205 00:09:58,834 --> 00:10:03,183 Well, I wanted to talk to you about Rory, and this ridiculous accusation... 206 00:10:03,454 --> 00:10:05,917 about her being a loner and how that's something bad. 207 00:10:06,118 --> 00:10:08,945 - Well, it is bad. - No, it's not bad. It's just her. 208 00:10:09,155 --> 00:10:12,346 I raised Rory to do what she wants, as long as it doesn't hurt anyone. 209 00:10:12,568 --> 00:10:17,030 I don't see how reading a book or listening to a Walkman is hurting anyone. 210 00:10:17,313 --> 00:10:19,947 - It's hurting her. - I respectfully disagree. 211 00:10:20,143 --> 00:10:22,130 That doesn't surprise me, based on my research. 212 00:10:22,307 --> 00:10:23,305 What research? 213 00:10:23,431 --> 00:10:27,132 Seeing your name on the appointment list, I decided to have a look at the file. 214 00:10:27,386 --> 00:10:30,292 Yes. Rory's file's been of a lot of interest lately, hasn't it? 215 00:10:30,507 --> 00:10:33,254 I wasn't talking about Rory's file. I was talking about yours. 216 00:10:33,462 --> 00:10:35,653 - I have a file? - You most certainly do. 217 00:10:35,834 --> 00:10:37,786 - It's tiny. - It's very thin. 218 00:10:37,956 --> 00:10:40,261 That's good. It means I haven't gotten into trouble. 219 00:10:40,454 --> 00:10:44,325 On the contrary, a thin file for a parent indicates lack of participation. 220 00:10:44,574 --> 00:10:46,799 Now, wait a minute, I've participated in stuff. 221 00:10:46,988 --> 00:10:49,179 - You attended a bake sale. - And I sold stuff. 222 00:10:49,361 --> 00:10:51,075 - Then promptly left. - I was busy. 223 00:10:51,233 --> 00:10:53,696 Without fraternizing with the other Chilton parents at all. 224 00:10:53,897 --> 00:10:57,360 - Busy, like a really tall bee. - Like mother, like daughter. 225 00:10:57,601 --> 00:10:58,599 Hold on. 226 00:10:58,725 --> 00:11:02,073 Ms. Gilmore, active participation in Chilton activities for a parent... 227 00:11:02,304 --> 00:11:04,018 - is vitally important. - But... 228 00:11:04,177 --> 00:11:06,845 This is a list of organizations sponsored by Chilton. 229 00:11:07,049 --> 00:11:09,433 Parent groups dedicated to certain specific tasks. 230 00:11:09,629 --> 00:11:11,979 Any one of them would be honored by your participation. 231 00:11:12,168 --> 00:11:15,120 - Okay, my schedule is... - We're all tremendously busy. 232 00:11:15,331 --> 00:11:17,886 I hope you're not too busy to do what's best for you... 233 00:11:18,077 --> 00:11:21,063 - or what's best for Rory, are you? - No. 234 00:11:21,282 --> 00:11:24,234 - Excellent. Let us know what it'll be. - I will. 235 00:11:28,233 --> 00:11:29,822 - May I go? - Yes, you may. 236 00:11:30,355 --> 00:11:33,023 I'm glad you came in today. It was a good idea. 237 00:11:33,227 --> 00:11:35,532 Yes, I'm just full of good ideas. 238 00:11:42,134 --> 00:11:43,202 - Hey. - Hey. 239 00:11:44,048 --> 00:11:47,238 - Yeah, look Fat Albert. Get me a soda? - Mom, what are you doing here? 240 00:11:47,461 --> 00:11:49,377 You were supposed to meet me in my Latin class... 241 00:11:49,542 --> 00:11:51,212 after meeting with Headmaster Charleston. 242 00:11:51,373 --> 00:11:54,961 Oh, my God. I was. I totally forgot. I'm so sorry. 243 00:11:55,202 --> 00:11:57,507 - What happened? Did you talk to him? - I did. 244 00:11:57,700 --> 00:12:00,607 I said he was completely out of line with his treatment of you... 245 00:12:00,821 --> 00:12:03,171 that you're not a loner freak, you've plenty of friends. 246 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:06,028 You don't own a long black leather Matrix coat. 247 00:12:06,232 --> 00:12:08,060 They should fall on their knee socks... 248 00:12:08,229 --> 00:12:11,499 every day that you deign to show up at that loser school. 249 00:12:11,725 --> 00:12:13,712 - And? - Then he yelled at me. 250 00:12:13,889 --> 00:12:15,559 - He what? - He pulled out a file... 251 00:12:15,720 --> 00:12:18,070 - and told me I was a bad Chilton Mom. - He did not. 252 00:12:18,260 --> 00:12:21,405 - I don't participate in school activities. - Well, you work. 253 00:12:21,631 --> 00:12:24,504 - And I don't make posters. - You have no artistic capabilities. 254 00:12:24,710 --> 00:12:28,139 - I don't chaperon school dances. - Does he know you got pregnant at 16? 255 00:12:28,373 --> 00:12:31,961 Basically, I'm not doing my part to help further your educational future. 256 00:12:32,202 --> 00:12:34,189 So we both got busted. Great. 257 00:12:34,366 --> 00:12:38,192 Now I have to pick a group or a cause or sponsor a club or something. 258 00:12:38,445 --> 00:12:39,716 This sucks. 259 00:12:40,276 --> 00:12:42,183 But, hey, I've been thinking. 260 00:12:42,357 --> 00:12:46,422 The whole reason we did this Chilton thing is for you to get into Harvard, right? 261 00:12:46,685 --> 00:12:49,240 And these fanatics that run your school... 262 00:12:49,432 --> 00:12:52,305 are the ones that write the letters to the fancy colleges... 263 00:12:52,513 --> 00:12:55,181 saying things like, "Hey, she's keen, look at her." 264 00:12:55,385 --> 00:12:58,212 Or, "Have you seen the 'L' tattooed on her forehead?" 265 00:12:58,422 --> 00:12:59,773 "'Cause it sure is a big one." 266 00:12:59,921 --> 00:13:02,112 You're saying we should just go along with this? 267 00:13:02,293 --> 00:13:05,517 Go along with it. Talk to some kids. I'll hang out with their moms... 268 00:13:05,747 --> 00:13:08,302 and we'll get into Harvard, take over the world... 269 00:13:08,495 --> 00:13:11,288 and buy Chilton and turn it into a rave club. 270 00:13:11,491 --> 00:13:13,603 - What do you say? Deal? - Deal. 271 00:13:14,072 --> 00:13:17,614 Look, the Chilton Cheer Society wear matching hats. 272 00:13:19,274 --> 00:13:20,591 Go Harvard. 273 00:13:43,538 --> 00:13:45,491 - Hey. - Hey. 274 00:13:46,076 --> 00:13:49,505 There's a bad draft where I usually sit, kind of like a big downward gust. 275 00:13:49,740 --> 00:13:51,931 Not exactly "Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore"... 276 00:13:52,111 --> 00:13:53,383 but it's still uncomfortable... 277 00:13:53,526 --> 00:13:55,956 especially when you've just gotten your hair to behave. 278 00:13:56,149 --> 00:13:57,580 So can I sit here? 279 00:13:58,438 --> 00:13:59,436 Yeah. 280 00:13:59,562 --> 00:14:00,674 Thanks. 281 00:14:03,848 --> 00:14:05,120 Nice table. 282 00:14:05,263 --> 00:14:07,568 It's much more level than the one over there. 283 00:14:07,760 --> 00:14:09,667 - Your name is Lori? - Rory. 284 00:14:09,842 --> 00:14:11,159 Right. Rory. 285 00:14:11,423 --> 00:14:13,013 - What's yours? - Francie. 286 00:14:13,171 --> 00:14:15,316 - You're Francie? - No, she's Francie. I'm Ivy. 287 00:14:15,502 --> 00:14:18,249 - Francie's spokesman. - I am a very important person... 288 00:14:18,456 --> 00:14:21,011 and very important people never speak for themselves. 289 00:14:21,203 --> 00:14:23,508 I did not know that, but I do now. 290 00:14:23,909 --> 00:14:27,973 That's Azure, Lily, Celine, Lana, Asia, Anna, and Lem. 291 00:14:28,529 --> 00:14:30,163 - Lem. - Short for Lemon. 292 00:14:30,318 --> 00:14:31,316 Oh, sure. 293 00:14:31,442 --> 00:14:33,156 We were just discussing homecoming. 294 00:14:33,315 --> 00:14:34,949 - Thoughts? - Great movie. 295 00:14:35,105 --> 00:14:37,091 That was Coming Home. Sorry. 296 00:14:37,768 --> 00:14:41,277 I truly believe the whole homecoming dance ritual should be put to sleep. 297 00:14:41,514 --> 00:14:43,898 Or at least assigned a new color scheme. 298 00:14:44,095 --> 00:14:47,001 - Rory, huh? Do they call you "Ror"? - Not unless provoked. 299 00:14:47,216 --> 00:14:48,249 No nickname? 300 00:14:48,381 --> 00:14:51,016 Actually, Rory is a nickname. My full name's Lorelai. 301 00:14:51,211 --> 00:14:54,674 - Lorelai. That's a weird name. - Well, Lem, what can I say? 302 00:14:55,082 --> 00:14:57,149 Sounds Southern. Are you a belle? 303 00:14:57,995 --> 00:15:00,379 No, but apparently I command them. 304 00:15:01,449 --> 00:15:03,561 See you later, Your Highness. 305 00:15:12,562 --> 00:15:14,753 God! You're like a pop-up book from hell. 306 00:15:14,935 --> 00:15:16,729 You were with the Puffs. How did you do it? 307 00:15:16,891 --> 00:15:18,525 - The who? - The Chilton Puffs. 308 00:15:18,680 --> 00:15:21,745 - You were at their table. - I don't know. I just sat down. 309 00:15:21,968 --> 00:15:24,352 Nobody just sits down with them. You have to be invited. 310 00:15:24,548 --> 00:15:26,024 Paris, it's not the Cosa Nostra. 311 00:15:26,172 --> 00:15:28,999 No, they're the Puffs. The most influential sorority at Chilton. 312 00:15:29,210 --> 00:15:31,402 - Chilton has sororities? - Only ten worth mentioning. 313 00:15:31,582 --> 00:15:34,375 The Puffs have been number one for at least the last 50 years. 314 00:15:34,579 --> 00:15:36,565 My mother was a Puff, my aunt was a Puff. 315 00:15:36,743 --> 00:15:38,333 I thought only colleges had sororities. 316 00:15:38,491 --> 00:15:41,126 Connections you make with them last the rest of your life. 317 00:15:41,321 --> 00:15:43,513 My cousin got her internship at the Supreme Court... 318 00:15:43,693 --> 00:15:46,248 - because of Sandra Day O'Connor. - She was a Puff? 319 00:15:46,440 --> 00:15:49,824 Yes. She was Puffed in 1946, became the president in '47... 320 00:15:50,062 --> 00:15:53,252 and in '48, she moved the group to the very table you sat at today. 321 00:15:53,474 --> 00:15:56,665 It was a controversial move then, but she was just that powerful. 322 00:15:56,887 --> 00:15:57,885 I had no idea. 323 00:15:58,011 --> 00:16:00,599 What did you say about me? Did you tell them you hated me? 324 00:16:00,799 --> 00:16:01,797 I didn't mention you. 325 00:16:01,922 --> 00:16:03,955 I've been killing myself trying to get invited in. 326 00:16:04,129 --> 00:16:06,683 I spent all of last year sucking up to Francine Jarvis. 327 00:16:06,876 --> 00:16:08,147 You mean Francie? 328 00:16:08,291 --> 00:16:10,845 - You call her Francie? - No, someone else did. 329 00:16:11,038 --> 00:16:12,548 I've helped her with her homework... 330 00:16:12,702 --> 00:16:15,416 secured her a prime spot for parking, organized her locker... 331 00:16:15,616 --> 00:16:18,648 scrunched up the plastic strands on her pompoms to make them fluffy. 332 00:16:18,862 --> 00:16:20,532 I've done everything except a manicure. 333 00:16:20,693 --> 00:16:23,725 If I had any talent with an orange stick, I would've done that, too. 334 00:16:23,939 --> 00:16:26,732 I know I'm not the first to say this to you, but you're insane. 335 00:16:26,936 --> 00:16:28,446 Okay, look. 336 00:16:29,100 --> 00:16:32,132 - I know you and me, we... - Shouldn't be around each other armed. 337 00:16:32,346 --> 00:16:36,411 Yes, but you have to understand, I have to get into that group. 338 00:16:36,675 --> 00:16:38,345 I just have to. 339 00:16:38,506 --> 00:16:41,538 My family's name and reputation, not to mention my entire future... 340 00:16:41,752 --> 00:16:45,136 - all depend on me getting into that group. - It's just a clique, that's all. 341 00:16:45,374 --> 00:16:48,722 Look, all I'm asking is, please don't say anything horrible about me. 342 00:16:48,953 --> 00:16:50,667 Don't tell them that you hate me. 343 00:16:50,826 --> 00:16:53,619 Paris, I'm not in their group. They don't care what I say. 344 00:16:53,823 --> 00:16:56,934 They let you sit at their table through lunch. You're in. 345 00:16:57,151 --> 00:17:00,739 You know what? Never mind. Do what you want. I don't care. 346 00:17:04,394 --> 00:17:07,903 - Who the hell names their kid Lemon? - Someone really into citrus. 347 00:17:08,265 --> 00:17:09,661 Crazy people. 348 00:17:10,137 --> 00:17:14,361 It's just so weird that the one table I sit down at is home to the secret society. 349 00:17:14,632 --> 00:17:17,618 It's like waking up one day and realizing everyone in your family... 350 00:17:17,837 --> 00:17:20,869 - can pull their face off. - Yes, it's exactly like that. 351 00:17:21,582 --> 00:17:23,853 Your mother would like you to head out to the patio. 352 00:17:24,038 --> 00:17:26,785 - We're barbecuing tonight. - Thanks. 353 00:17:28,574 --> 00:17:30,481 - Does Grandma have a barbecue? - I don't know. 354 00:17:30,656 --> 00:17:32,529 Maybe she keeps it in a secret room... 355 00:17:32,695 --> 00:17:35,442 with the paper napkins and the mismatched sheets. 356 00:17:35,733 --> 00:17:38,878 - Wow. She really is barbecuing. - Cool. 357 00:17:39,105 --> 00:17:40,978 - What's up, Poppin' Fresh? - Corn! 358 00:17:41,144 --> 00:17:43,017 Nice. Thank you. 359 00:17:46,721 --> 00:17:50,422 What is this, a refugee camp? Come inside and eat at the table. 360 00:17:50,674 --> 00:17:53,183 Mom, the whole point of barbecuing is to eat outside. 361 00:17:53,380 --> 00:17:54,573 Animals eat outside. 362 00:17:54,712 --> 00:17:57,584 Human beings eat inside with napkins and utensils. 363 00:17:57,792 --> 00:18:00,142 If you want to eat outside, go hunt down a gazelle. 364 00:18:00,331 --> 00:18:02,714 Make your decision. I'll be inside. 365 00:18:03,369 --> 00:18:05,197 What are the odds of finding a gazelle here? 366 00:18:05,367 --> 00:18:07,478 - Slim to none. - Okay, let's go. 367 00:18:10,818 --> 00:18:13,884 - I'm extremely disappointed in you. - Hold on, Mom. 368 00:18:18,518 --> 00:18:19,630 Okay, go ahead. 369 00:18:19,767 --> 00:18:21,402 I had lunch with Bitty Charleston today. 370 00:18:21,556 --> 00:18:23,827 She told me what happened with you and the headmaster. 371 00:18:24,012 --> 00:18:27,236 Does someone do nothing but hide under his desk with a tape recorder? 372 00:18:27,467 --> 00:18:29,975 After all we've gone through to get Rory in that school... 373 00:18:30,172 --> 00:18:32,602 and then you humiliate all of us by not being involved? 374 00:18:32,793 --> 00:18:34,269 That's just incomprehensible. 375 00:18:34,417 --> 00:18:36,642 - She wasn't involved either. - Wow, just sitting here. 376 00:18:36,831 --> 00:18:38,420 You are grown-up. Set an example. 377 00:18:38,579 --> 00:18:41,452 If she's not involved with school, then she learned it from you. 378 00:18:41,658 --> 00:18:43,884 How hard is it to help out just once in a while? 379 00:18:44,072 --> 00:18:46,627 Join a group, attend a meeting. And all for the sake... 380 00:18:46,819 --> 00:18:49,374 Mom, stop already. Please. I have joined a group, okay? 381 00:18:49,566 --> 00:18:51,156 - You have? - Yes. 382 00:18:51,315 --> 00:18:52,541 Which one? 383 00:18:52,688 --> 00:18:55,673 I'm gonna join the Booster Club, okay? 384 00:18:55,892 --> 00:18:58,356 The Booster Club. I'm going to boost. 385 00:18:58,889 --> 00:19:01,840 Well, the Boosters are a very fine organization. 386 00:19:02,052 --> 00:19:04,720 - That's why I picked them. - They do good work for the school. 387 00:19:04,924 --> 00:19:06,281 All went into the picking process. 388 00:19:06,422 --> 00:19:09,771 And the matching sweatshirts they wear are just darling. 389 00:19:13,331 --> 00:19:15,247 EVA: We're certainly not doing it like last year. 390 00:19:15,412 --> 00:19:17,967 - God, was that awful. - It wasn't that bad. 391 00:19:18,158 --> 00:19:20,985 When we finished paying for everybody's stomach to be pumped... 392 00:19:21,197 --> 00:19:22,911 there was no money left to buy bleachers. 393 00:19:23,070 --> 00:19:24,341 The salsa band was wonderful. 394 00:19:24,485 --> 00:19:27,789 - This is giving me a migraine. - I vote we take a break. 395 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:31,943 - Hi. Sorry to interrupt. - It's all right. Can we help you? 396 00:19:32,184 --> 00:19:35,091 Yes, actually. This isn't the Booster Club, is it? 397 00:19:35,306 --> 00:19:36,577 Yes, it is. 398 00:19:36,887 --> 00:19:38,484 Thank God you're not wearing sweatshirts. 399 00:19:38,594 --> 00:19:39,740 Excuse me? 400 00:19:39,884 --> 00:19:42,757 You know what? Never mind. I'm Lorelai Gilmore. Sorry I'm late. 401 00:19:42,964 --> 00:19:44,713 Please, you haven't missed a thing. 402 00:19:44,878 --> 00:19:47,830 So far, we had coffee, debated Carolyn Masters' nose job. 403 00:19:48,042 --> 00:19:49,597 - Too pug. - Too smushed. 404 00:19:49,790 --> 00:19:52,015 And we started arguing about our fall fundraiser. 405 00:19:52,204 --> 00:19:53,600 I suggested we take a break. 406 00:19:53,743 --> 00:19:56,775 I ignored the suggestion. And now here we are. You're up to date. 407 00:19:56,990 --> 00:19:58,136 Have a seat. 408 00:19:58,280 --> 00:20:01,311 Lorelai Gilmore. You're Emily's daughter. 409 00:20:01,527 --> 00:20:02,958 Yeah. You know my mother? 410 00:20:03,108 --> 00:20:05,663 Very well. We're on the Philharmonic Committee together. 411 00:20:05,855 --> 00:20:08,318 - She told me to keep an eye out for you. - That's nice. 412 00:20:08,519 --> 00:20:10,347 She wasn't sure you'd show up. 413 00:20:10,517 --> 00:20:12,822 So, fall fundraiser. What do we do? 414 00:20:13,013 --> 00:20:15,840 Last year, we had the usual luncheon with the silent auction... 415 00:20:16,052 --> 00:20:18,436 - and a salsa band. - A terrific salsa band. 416 00:20:18,632 --> 00:20:21,664 But every guest ended up in the hospital with food poisoning... 417 00:20:21,878 --> 00:20:24,387 before the auction started, and we wound up losing money. 418 00:20:24,584 --> 00:20:26,729 - Whoops. - Yes, it's quite a whoops, isn't it? 419 00:20:26,915 --> 00:20:29,026 This year, we've decided to do a fashion show. 420 00:20:29,204 --> 00:20:30,475 That sounds fun. 421 00:20:30,619 --> 00:20:33,492 - Well, Aubrey here works at Saks. - Used to work at Saks. 422 00:20:33,698 --> 00:20:35,368 Sorry, used to work at Saks. 423 00:20:35,529 --> 00:20:37,913 She got several designers to donate their clothes. 424 00:20:38,110 --> 00:20:41,061 Now we're just trying to find a suitable caterer and location... 425 00:20:41,273 --> 00:20:44,146 - and someone to plan the event. - It's all going very well. 426 00:20:44,353 --> 00:20:47,896 - I still say we approach Chateau Memsie. - That space is too small, Mena. 427 00:20:48,140 --> 00:20:50,013 How about something more young and fun? 428 00:20:50,180 --> 00:20:52,485 - You know my stepdaughter, Kimberly... - Sarah? 429 00:20:52,677 --> 00:20:54,266 Right, Sarah. 430 00:20:54,592 --> 00:20:57,305 Anyhow, she told me about this new club called The Digs... 431 00:20:57,504 --> 00:21:01,092 She's been married a month and can't remember the names of her stepchildren. 432 00:21:01,334 --> 00:21:04,241 So the booths are in these pits, and there's sand everywhere... 433 00:21:04,456 --> 00:21:05,453 Stop her. 434 00:21:05,579 --> 00:21:08,486 I don't think that's exactly what we're looking for. 435 00:21:08,700 --> 00:21:09,733 I run an inn. 436 00:21:09,866 --> 00:21:10,979 - You do? - Which one? 437 00:21:11,114 --> 00:21:13,147 The Independence Inn. It's in Stars Hollow. 438 00:21:13,321 --> 00:21:15,353 I've been there. It's lovely. 439 00:21:15,526 --> 00:21:19,750 We have a terrific chef who's never once hospitalized an entire function. 440 00:21:20,313 --> 00:21:22,349 I don't know exactly what you're looking 441 00:21:22,361 --> 00:21:24,615 for, but we do functions there all the time. 442 00:21:24,890 --> 00:21:27,081 - Who's your function coordinator? - I am, actually. 443 00:21:27,263 --> 00:21:29,647 Since it's for charity, I could get you a good price. 444 00:21:29,843 --> 00:21:32,795 I'm sorry, I forgot to ask. Are you from heaven? 445 00:21:33,089 --> 00:21:35,473 - You like the idea? - I love the idea. 446 00:21:35,670 --> 00:21:39,973 I love it so much, we can finally take that break Aubrey's been dying for. 447 00:21:41,330 --> 00:21:43,283 Well, this is very exciting. 448 00:21:43,452 --> 00:21:46,404 Mind if I come out there tomorrow to take a look at the place? 449 00:21:46,616 --> 00:21:50,283 - Make sure it's big enough for the runway. - Yeah, sure. I'll be there all day. 450 00:21:50,528 --> 00:21:53,514 So, a fashion show, huh? Are we gonna get any famous models? 451 00:21:53,732 --> 00:21:55,605 - Excuse me? - To model the clothes. 452 00:21:55,772 --> 00:21:58,156 Any chance I'll finally see Kate Moss eat something? 453 00:21:58,352 --> 00:22:01,498 - No, we're the models. - We? Who's we? 454 00:22:01,723 --> 00:22:04,073 We. The women in this room. Me, you. We. 455 00:22:04,263 --> 00:22:05,489 - Me? - Yes. 456 00:22:06,468 --> 00:22:09,658 By the way, welcome to the Boosters. We're thrilled to have you. 457 00:22:09,881 --> 00:22:11,868 Thanks. That's great. 458 00:22:15,500 --> 00:22:17,089 Yours is worse than mine. 459 00:22:17,248 --> 00:22:19,553 They totally just snuck that modeling thing in. 460 00:22:19,745 --> 00:22:21,096 My mom's a model. 461 00:22:21,244 --> 00:22:23,878 Maybe I'll get to date Leonardo DiCaprio now. 462 00:22:24,074 --> 00:22:26,379 Plus, now I have to plan the whole stupid thing. 463 00:22:26,570 --> 00:22:29,556 Lorelai Gilmore. Nope, doesn't sound model-y enough. 464 00:22:29,775 --> 00:22:32,682 You need something that stands out more. How about Waffle? 465 00:22:32,897 --> 00:22:35,122 We could call you that and say you're from Belgium. 466 00:22:35,311 --> 00:22:37,377 I'm crabby. I need to do something about it. 467 00:22:37,558 --> 00:22:38,750 - Hey, Mom. - Hello. 468 00:22:38,890 --> 00:22:40,843 I went to my first Booster meeting last night. 469 00:22:41,012 --> 00:22:42,682 - Did Bitty tell you? - No, she did not. 470 00:22:42,843 --> 00:22:46,624 Maybe she's still stuck under that desk. You might wanna send someone out there. 471 00:22:46,881 --> 00:22:49,186 It's nice to hear you're finally getting involved. 472 00:22:49,378 --> 00:22:53,522 Yes. In fact, we're planning a charity fashion show next weekend... 473 00:22:53,790 --> 00:22:57,412 - and I volunteered to organize it. - Well, good for you. 474 00:22:57,660 --> 00:23:01,361 Since I know how concerned you are about how Rory's perceived at Chilton... 475 00:23:01,614 --> 00:23:04,566 I knew you'd want to be involved, so you're one of the models. 476 00:23:04,778 --> 00:23:07,049 - Excuse me? - Yeah, so it's next Saturday. 477 00:23:07,232 --> 00:23:10,139 Be there at 4:00, and we'll provide hair and makeup. 478 00:23:10,354 --> 00:23:13,147 - You can't be serious. - We'll need your measurements, also. 479 00:23:13,350 --> 00:23:14,577 This is ridiculous. 480 00:23:14,724 --> 00:23:17,108 You said you wanted me to be involved. I'm involved. 481 00:23:17,305 --> 00:23:20,132 Don't you want to do your part to ensure Rory's future? 482 00:23:20,342 --> 00:23:22,329 - All right. - Start measuring. 483 00:23:22,840 --> 00:23:26,064 - You feel better now? - Waffle's very happy. 484 00:23:35,326 --> 00:23:36,996 Sit with us, please. 485 00:23:39,071 --> 00:23:40,139 Okay. 486 00:23:43,983 --> 00:23:45,334 Here she is. 487 00:23:46,355 --> 00:23:47,388 Welcome. 488 00:23:47,520 --> 00:23:50,869 - We talked. We find you fascinating. - Like the monkey habitat. 489 00:23:51,100 --> 00:23:53,132 So we've decided to extend an invite to you. 490 00:23:53,306 --> 00:23:57,370 - You can eat here anytime you like. - Wow. That's nice of you. Thanks. 491 00:23:58,050 --> 00:24:00,847 Can I ask about this whole sorority thing? 492 00:24:00,859 --> 00:24:01,434 Pardon? 493 00:24:01,879 --> 00:24:04,070 - Sorori-what? - I thought you guys... 494 00:24:04,252 --> 00:24:06,760 - We've no idea what you're talking about. - Right. 495 00:24:06,957 --> 00:24:10,147 After all, what's the point of a secret society if it's not a secret? 496 00:24:10,370 --> 00:24:12,436 The whole school apparently knows about it. 497 00:24:12,617 --> 00:24:15,125 No one has proof. It's just folklore. 498 00:24:15,322 --> 00:24:18,035 - Like Snow White and Rose Red. - Or Mariah Carey's crackup. 499 00:24:18,236 --> 00:24:19,870 Have you heard her fan message recently? 500 00:24:20,025 --> 00:24:23,011 She's fine and is currently staring at a really beautiful rainbow. 501 00:24:23,230 --> 00:24:24,786 Survivor, hello. 502 00:24:25,644 --> 00:24:28,789 - Friend of yours? - Paris? Oh, well... 503 00:24:29,015 --> 00:24:30,684 - Too intense. - Way too intense. 504 00:24:30,846 --> 00:24:33,911 - She comes from a long line of us, though. - I hate nepotism. 505 00:24:34,134 --> 00:24:36,041 It, however, does make the world go round. 506 00:24:36,215 --> 00:24:40,041 You know, Paris, while, yes, a little intense... 507 00:24:40,294 --> 00:24:41,611 is also very smart. 508 00:24:41,751 --> 00:24:45,134 I drop a box of matches on the floor, she can tell me how many there are? 509 00:24:45,372 --> 00:24:48,642 She's editor of the paper, amazing writer, plus funny. 510 00:24:49,659 --> 00:24:52,043 - She's funny? - Yeah, hilarious. 511 00:24:52,280 --> 00:24:55,107 I mean, the times that we have spent laughing together... 512 00:24:55,319 --> 00:24:57,669 I tell you, she's a regular Gary Mule Deer. 513 00:24:57,857 --> 00:25:00,366 She asked you to talk her up, didn't she? 514 00:25:00,562 --> 00:25:02,549 - No, not at all. - Right. 515 00:25:02,727 --> 00:25:06,314 Really. I think she's actually thinking of joining another non-existent group. 516 00:25:06,556 --> 00:25:08,985 - What? - But her family's fully Puffed. 517 00:25:09,178 --> 00:25:12,448 Don't know. Maybe I heard wrong. But I think that's what I heard her say. 518 00:25:12,674 --> 00:25:13,945 A voluntary defector. 519 00:25:14,089 --> 00:25:15,678 - Francie... - I know. 520 00:25:17,294 --> 00:25:19,167 - Paris? - Yeah? 521 00:25:19,458 --> 00:25:22,093 I think the wall can hold itself up just fine, don't you? 522 00:25:22,288 --> 00:25:23,605 - What? - You should sit. 523 00:25:23,745 --> 00:25:25,016 - Sit? - Here. 524 00:25:25,160 --> 00:25:26,431 - Sit there? - Or here. 525 00:25:26,575 --> 00:25:28,448 Or anywhere, for that matter. 526 00:25:29,031 --> 00:25:32,016 Unless you've got somewhere else to be. Another table, perhaps? 527 00:25:32,235 --> 00:25:33,233 Another table? 528 00:25:33,358 --> 00:25:35,822 No, you have to sit right here. Come. 529 00:25:37,271 --> 00:25:41,301 Okay. I guess I can sit. For a little while, anyhow. 530 00:25:41,558 --> 00:25:43,783 Okay. So... 531 00:25:44,138 --> 00:25:46,965 - have we discussed homecoming yet? - Not to my knowledge. 532 00:25:47,177 --> 00:25:50,242 I believe the whole homecoming dance ritual should be put to sleep. 533 00:25:51,589 --> 00:25:54,382 In the dining room. And don't drip water on the floor, please. 534 00:25:54,585 --> 00:25:55,982 - Michel, did... - Five minutes ago. 535 00:25:56,042 --> 00:25:57,870 He brought the wrong color. I sent him back. 536 00:25:58,040 --> 00:25:59,472 - When will he... - Twenty minutes tops... 537 00:25:59,496 --> 00:26:01,244 or I'll hunt him down and shave his beard. 538 00:26:01,411 --> 00:26:03,477 - Now we need... - Yes, thanks for reminding me. 539 00:26:03,658 --> 00:26:04,656 - Anything... - No. 540 00:26:04,781 --> 00:26:05,939 I'm going in the dining room. 541 00:26:06,031 --> 00:26:08,256 Come and get me if you need me to finish a sentence. 542 00:26:08,445 --> 00:26:09,637 Will do. 543 00:26:15,353 --> 00:26:17,737 - Hey, how's it coming? - Working on it. 544 00:26:17,933 --> 00:26:19,603 - This cannot tilt. - I know this. 545 00:26:19,764 --> 00:26:23,465 Women in heels will be walking on it. Make it not tilt. 546 00:26:24,467 --> 00:26:26,295 - The lettuce is dry. - What does that mean? 547 00:26:26,465 --> 00:26:28,895 - How attached are you to salad? - It's free to see anyone. 548 00:26:29,087 --> 00:26:30,643 I won't make a salad with dry lettuce. 549 00:26:30,794 --> 00:26:32,071 - What's the alternative? - Soup. 550 00:26:32,126 --> 00:26:33,124 - Fine. - Okay, great. 551 00:26:33,250 --> 00:26:34,317 - Sookie? - Yeah? 552 00:26:34,456 --> 00:26:36,601 - Did we pay for the lettuce already? - Yes. 553 00:26:36,787 --> 00:26:39,251 - See if you can put it in the soup. - Gotcha. 554 00:26:40,324 --> 00:26:42,550 - Thank God. You brought Bert. - Right here. 555 00:26:42,738 --> 00:26:43,965 My men. Follow me. 556 00:26:44,112 --> 00:26:47,700 You do tell people that you're the one that named my toolbox, right? 557 00:26:47,941 --> 00:26:49,690 - Toolbox. Dirty. - Oh, jeez. 558 00:26:49,855 --> 00:26:51,172 - Okay, move. - What? 559 00:26:51,312 --> 00:26:53,867 - I want Luke to look at it. - I put this thing together. 560 00:26:54,059 --> 00:26:58,010 Yes, and I loved your work in Pisa. Now get out of the way, please. 561 00:26:58,555 --> 00:27:02,256 - Okay, so what seems to be the problem? - The problem... That's not funny. 562 00:27:02,508 --> 00:27:04,302 I like it when you're stressed. 563 00:27:04,464 --> 00:27:07,132 - Man, he put this up all wrong. - Can you fix it? 564 00:27:07,336 --> 00:27:09,050 - I don't know. I'll see. - You can fix it. 565 00:27:09,209 --> 00:27:11,284 You can say it all you want, it doesn't make it true. 566 00:27:11,414 --> 00:27:13,481 - You can fix it. - Not with you hovering, I can't. 567 00:27:13,662 --> 00:27:15,933 Okay, I'm leaving. And you can fix it. 568 00:27:17,658 --> 00:27:18,691 Oh. 569 00:27:18,822 --> 00:27:20,253 Eva, hi. 570 00:27:20,404 --> 00:27:22,709 - God! The place looks wonderful. - Thank you. 571 00:27:22,902 --> 00:27:26,013 Let me show you to the room where we're all getting ready. 572 00:27:26,231 --> 00:27:27,299 Fix it yet? 573 00:27:27,438 --> 00:27:30,503 - The moron used the wrong supports. - Please tell me you can fix it. 574 00:27:30,726 --> 00:27:33,013 If I told you I couldn't, would you accept? 575 00:27:33,025 --> 00:27:33,280 No. 576 00:27:33,473 --> 00:27:35,063 - I can fix it. - Thank you. 577 00:27:35,221 --> 00:27:37,128 So, we're right back here. 578 00:27:37,302 --> 00:27:38,936 Eva, the room's right back here. 579 00:27:39,091 --> 00:27:42,315 - Him. There. Man with tools. Who is that? - That's Luke. 580 00:27:42,546 --> 00:27:43,897 - I like Luke. - What? 581 00:27:44,044 --> 00:27:46,633 He's adorable. And he looks strong. Is he strong? 582 00:27:46,833 --> 00:27:49,341 I don't think he's gonna be in a sideshow anytime soon... 583 00:27:49,538 --> 00:27:51,172 but he can get the lid off a pickle jar. 584 00:27:51,328 --> 00:27:53,678 - Is he single? - Well, yeah, he is single. 585 00:27:53,866 --> 00:27:57,897 - What kind of women does he like? - I don't know. The ones with heads. 586 00:27:58,528 --> 00:28:01,831 You know, I don't really know what Luke's taste in women is. 587 00:28:02,107 --> 00:28:04,661 Why don't you just go in the back, go to the right... 588 00:28:04,854 --> 00:28:07,919 you'll find the dressing room. I'll be there in a sec. 589 00:28:08,558 --> 00:28:11,590 - Hi, Mom. - The place isn't nearly done yet. 590 00:28:11,804 --> 00:28:14,029 Why don't you just go in the back and get ready? 591 00:28:14,218 --> 00:28:15,776 Did you see the clothes? What am I wearing? 592 00:28:15,800 --> 00:28:17,753 I don't know. I had them hang them in the room. 593 00:28:17,922 --> 00:28:20,669 I hope they're not tasteless or zebra-striped or spandex. 594 00:28:20,878 --> 00:28:23,466 One good way to find out is to go on back and take a peek. 595 00:28:23,666 --> 00:28:25,494 - You have to get ready, too. - In a sec. 596 00:28:25,664 --> 00:28:28,377 If I'm doing this, you're doing this. I mean it. 597 00:28:29,576 --> 00:28:31,802 - You fixed it. - Yep. For the time being. 598 00:28:31,990 --> 00:28:35,022 But I'm gonna stick around to make sure nothing happens. 599 00:28:35,236 --> 00:28:36,553 - Okay. - What? 600 00:28:36,735 --> 00:28:38,292 - Don't want me to? - I didn't say that. 601 00:28:38,399 --> 00:28:40,591 - Any reason I shouldn't? - It's fine. 602 00:28:40,771 --> 00:28:42,208 Because I'm just doing this for you. 603 00:28:42,353 --> 00:28:44,544 If this thing goes and someone breaks their neck... 604 00:28:44,726 --> 00:28:47,678 - Luke, stick around. - All right, if you insist. 605 00:28:52,300 --> 00:28:55,842 - Hey. Why aren't you dressed yet? - I was waiting for you. 606 00:28:56,088 --> 00:28:58,199 Oh, my God. You're a paranoid woman. 607 00:28:58,626 --> 00:29:01,658 - I'm Emily Gilmore. - Okay, here you go. 608 00:29:02,081 --> 00:29:04,954 - Where's Lorelai Gilmore? - Right here. 609 00:29:05,494 --> 00:29:07,957 - You two are together. - What? 610 00:29:08,157 --> 00:29:10,223 - You're the mother-daughter team. - No, I'm... 611 00:29:10,405 --> 00:29:12,438 I have outfits for one mother-daughter team. 612 00:29:12,610 --> 00:29:15,279 Your names are on the outfits. You're it. 613 00:29:17,106 --> 00:29:18,423 Oh, my God. 614 00:29:19,062 --> 00:29:20,458 MC: I want to welcome you here... 615 00:29:20,601 --> 00:29:23,394 to the Chilton Booster Club's Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser... 616 00:29:23,598 --> 00:29:26,902 where all proceeds from the evening go directly into the refurbishing... 617 00:29:27,135 --> 00:29:28,850 of the Chilton auditorium. 618 00:29:32,296 --> 00:29:34,726 But enough about the kids. Tonight is about us. 619 00:29:34,919 --> 00:29:36,792 Without further ado, ladies and gentlemen... 620 00:29:36,958 --> 00:29:40,070 Saks presents a fabulous fall fashion extravaganza. 621 00:29:41,661 --> 00:29:44,647 [Playing Girls Just Want To Have Fun by Cindi Lauper] 622 00:30:51,956 --> 00:30:55,260 Well, I must say this was definitely better than the salsa band. 623 00:30:55,494 --> 00:30:57,128 The people loved it. Did you hear them? 624 00:30:57,284 --> 00:30:59,952 - God, who picked that music? - That'd be me. 625 00:31:00,156 --> 00:31:02,744 - The whole thing was terrific. - Thank you. 626 00:31:02,944 --> 00:31:06,406 And hiring that actor to play a horrible, rude, annoying Frenchman... 627 00:31:06,648 --> 00:31:09,078 - What a riot. - Yeah, I thought that'd be fun. 628 00:31:09,270 --> 00:31:12,893 If you'd plan all these things, we wouldn't have any more stupid meetings. 629 00:31:13,141 --> 00:31:16,922 Don't you want to see how long it takes for Aubrey to finally learn that kid's name? 630 00:31:17,177 --> 00:31:20,243 Yeah, you're right. Okay, I'll see you at the next meeting. 631 00:31:20,465 --> 00:31:23,531 Great job. Really, it's the best event we've ever had. 632 00:31:23,753 --> 00:31:26,183 - Thanks, Ginger. Bye, Mena. - Bye-bye. 633 00:31:29,372 --> 00:31:32,995 - What are you looking so "ha-ha" about? - I'm not looking "ha-ha." 634 00:31:33,243 --> 00:31:35,707 - Yes, you are. - All right, whatever you say. 635 00:31:35,906 --> 00:31:37,655 Come on, Mom. Fess up. 636 00:31:37,821 --> 00:31:40,569 - Big success tonight. - Seemed to be. 637 00:31:40,943 --> 00:31:43,293 The ladies were thrilled. They adore you. 638 00:31:43,481 --> 00:31:46,070 Yes, well, that's because I'm adorable. 639 00:31:46,270 --> 00:31:48,143 - Funny, isn't it? - What's funny? 640 00:31:48,309 --> 00:31:52,498 How nicely you seem to be fitting into the world that you ran away from. 641 00:31:53,387 --> 00:31:54,420 Well... 642 00:31:54,552 --> 00:31:58,139 Good night, Lorelai. Congratulations. 643 00:32:15,570 --> 00:32:17,239 - Is that you? - Nope. 644 00:32:17,734 --> 00:32:19,926 - How was it? - Fine. 645 00:32:20,439 --> 00:32:22,869 It ran smoothly, and the food was amazing. 646 00:32:23,062 --> 00:32:26,252 - Michel only made three people cry. - How was the fashion show? 647 00:32:26,475 --> 00:32:29,188 I walked up and down the ramp, looked pouty and sexy... 648 00:32:29,387 --> 00:32:30,863 and now I'm ready for rehab. 649 00:32:31,011 --> 00:32:33,918 - I brought you some Booster cake. - Put it in the fridge, please. 650 00:32:34,132 --> 00:32:35,130 Okay. 651 00:32:35,256 --> 00:32:37,606 - How's Grandma? - Good. 652 00:32:37,794 --> 00:32:40,906 I assume that's your piece of cake and mine is safely in the fridge. 653 00:32:41,124 --> 00:32:42,237 You're cute. 654 00:32:42,373 --> 00:32:45,279 - So, what'd you wear? - Look at the time. I'm going to bed. 655 00:32:45,495 --> 00:32:48,481 - Nobody took a picture of you? - No, can you believe that? 656 00:32:48,699 --> 00:32:51,923 - You're holding on tightly to that purse. - I really love this purse. 657 00:32:52,154 --> 00:32:53,550 You have pictures in there. 658 00:32:53,693 --> 00:32:55,885 - You calling your mother a liar? - Yes, I am. 659 00:32:56,065 --> 00:32:58,052 That's why I ate your cake. 660 00:33:01,684 --> 00:33:03,479 - Oh, my God! - Be nice. 661 00:33:03,891 --> 00:33:06,445 - You look like Nancy Reagan. - Now, how is that nice? 662 00:33:06,637 --> 00:33:07,954 I don't believe this. 663 00:33:08,094 --> 00:33:11,125 You look so completely different. Elegant, understated. 664 00:33:11,340 --> 00:33:14,451 I was wearing underwear with propellers if that makes you feel better. 665 00:33:14,670 --> 00:33:17,815 - I'm going to bed. - I'll send the Secret Service up. 666 00:33:18,374 --> 00:33:21,598 By the way, I would put on your good pajamas... 667 00:33:21,828 --> 00:33:24,463 the cute ones with the cakes on them, and brush your hair... 668 00:33:24,658 --> 00:33:27,122 - and put on a little lip gloss. - Why? 669 00:33:27,488 --> 00:33:30,917 - You're being kidnapped tonight. - Excuse me? 670 00:33:31,900 --> 00:33:34,534 - I got a call today from Francie. - What? 671 00:33:34,731 --> 00:33:37,796 She said she and her friends would come in while you're sleeping... 672 00:33:38,018 --> 00:33:41,242 wake you up, kidnap you, and take you out to breakfast in your pajamas. 673 00:33:41,472 --> 00:33:42,744 Why would they do that? 674 00:33:42,887 --> 00:33:45,476 - Apparently, it's fun. - That doesn't sound fun. 675 00:33:45,676 --> 00:33:48,424 Told me to leave the key under the mat and money on the table. 676 00:33:48,631 --> 00:33:50,062 And you said yes to this insanity? 677 00:33:50,213 --> 00:33:52,597 I told you not to become a soc, but you didn't listen. 678 00:33:52,793 --> 00:33:55,905 I can't believe you'd let a group of strange girls come traipsing in here... 679 00:33:56,123 --> 00:33:59,075 and take away your only child, your precious baby girl... 680 00:33:59,285 --> 00:34:01,477 and off to God knows where in the middle of the night. 681 00:34:01,658 --> 00:34:04,610 If it's some place with doughnuts, bring me one, okay? 682 00:34:05,029 --> 00:34:06,823 - Hey! - Christmas cards. 683 00:34:07,276 --> 00:34:09,740 More like your grandmother every day. 684 00:34:10,399 --> 00:34:12,385 [Car approaching] 685 00:34:16,183 --> 00:34:20,009 - Mom, my kidnappers are here. - Okay, have fun. 686 00:34:26,630 --> 00:34:28,697 [Door opening] 687 00:34:33,331 --> 00:34:36,521 - Get the light. - I can't find it. 688 00:34:37,992 --> 00:34:39,263 Surprise! 689 00:34:39,782 --> 00:34:42,087 - What's going on? - Rise and shine. 690 00:34:42,279 --> 00:34:43,913 You can grab shoes but no socks. 691 00:34:44,069 --> 00:34:47,453 Wow, this is totally unexpected. I'm completely surprised. 692 00:34:47,689 --> 00:34:48,722 You looked it. 693 00:34:48,855 --> 00:34:52,317 Okay, let's move. We still got a couple more girls to get. 694 00:34:56,887 --> 00:34:59,953 So, that's how you look when you've just woken up? 695 00:35:00,883 --> 00:35:01,916 Yeah. 696 00:35:03,588 --> 00:35:05,575 Nothing in my life is fair. 697 00:35:09,415 --> 00:35:11,209 Okay, a little further. 698 00:35:14,576 --> 00:35:15,688 Sorry. 699 00:35:19,403 --> 00:35:20,879 Okay, that's far enough. 700 00:35:21,027 --> 00:35:24,899 Ladies, here on this spot, tonight in this place... 701 00:35:25,147 --> 00:35:27,577 where so many others have come before you... 702 00:35:27,768 --> 00:35:31,277 - we invite you to join us. - Ladies, remove your blindfolds. 703 00:35:33,471 --> 00:35:35,697 - We're at Chilton. - Keys, please. 704 00:35:35,968 --> 00:35:38,954 - What are we doing at Chilton? - Be quiet. We're being Puffed. 705 00:35:39,173 --> 00:35:41,966 What you're about to do and say will remain forever... 706 00:35:42,170 --> 00:35:45,837 between the members of the Puffs, and only the members of the Puffs. 707 00:35:51,992 --> 00:35:54,546 This is the headmaster's office. How did she get the keys? 708 00:35:54,739 --> 00:35:56,176 I'm sure he didn't give them to her. 709 00:35:56,279 --> 00:35:59,469 Stop it. We are making very important social contacts here. 710 00:35:59,691 --> 00:36:02,598 I'm not looking for social contacts. I have friends. I'm fine. 711 00:36:02,813 --> 00:36:06,639 How nice it must be to be you. Maybe someday I'll stumble into a Disney movie... 712 00:36:06,891 --> 00:36:08,525 and be transported into your body. 713 00:36:08,681 --> 00:36:11,394 After living there awhile, I'll realize the beauty of myself. 714 00:36:11,594 --> 00:36:14,705 But until that moment, I'm going to go in there and become a Puff. 715 00:36:14,924 --> 00:36:16,672 Now get out of my way. 716 00:36:34,776 --> 00:36:38,160 The historical bell of Chilton, 120 years old. 717 00:36:38,439 --> 00:36:41,629 Every member of the Puffs has stood here, under the cover of night... 718 00:36:41,851 --> 00:36:44,360 to pledge her lifelong devotion to us. 719 00:36:45,223 --> 00:36:48,413 I pledge myself to the Puffs. Loyal I will always be. 720 00:36:48,803 --> 00:36:51,232 A "P" to start, two "F's" at the end... 721 00:36:51,715 --> 00:36:53,827 and a "U" sitting in between. 722 00:36:54,671 --> 00:36:56,261 Anne Sexton, right? 723 00:36:56,418 --> 00:36:59,608 Once you've finished your oath, you will ring the bell three times. 724 00:36:59,831 --> 00:37:01,148 - Rory? - Yeah? 725 00:37:01,413 --> 00:37:02,684 You first. 726 00:37:09,862 --> 00:37:13,449 - I pledge myself to the Puffs. - You have to hold the candle. 727 00:37:16,188 --> 00:37:19,537 I pledge myself to the Puffs. Loyal I'll always be. 728 00:37:19,767 --> 00:37:21,243 Sing out, Louise. 729 00:37:21,390 --> 00:37:25,012 A "P" to start, two "F's" at the end, and a "U" sitting in between. 730 00:37:26,177 --> 00:37:28,731 I wouldn't do that again, Ms. Gilmore. 731 00:37:31,587 --> 00:37:35,368 Disappointment, disillusionment, frustration, astonishment. 732 00:37:35,625 --> 00:37:38,736 I suppose you could say I am experiencing all of these emotions. 733 00:37:38,953 --> 00:37:41,179 Finding some of Chilton's best and brightest... 734 00:37:41,367 --> 00:37:44,160 acting in such a destructive, immoral, and illegal manner... 735 00:37:44,364 --> 00:37:46,078 will make all of us think long and hard... 736 00:37:46,237 --> 00:37:48,382 about the manner in which we're educating you. 737 00:37:48,568 --> 00:37:52,190 But that is all in the future. How do we handle this now? 738 00:37:52,439 --> 00:37:54,868 Well, suspension will be considered. 739 00:37:55,144 --> 00:37:58,414 Detention and extra credit to maintain your current GPA standing... 740 00:37:58,639 --> 00:38:00,626 - will be a given. - This is unbelievable. 741 00:38:00,804 --> 00:38:03,029 - What was that, Ms. Gilmore? - Nothing. 742 00:38:03,218 --> 00:38:06,011 I heard you mumbling something in a rather disgruntled tone. 743 00:38:06,214 --> 00:38:09,598 - I'd like to know what it was. - I said, "This is unbelievable." 744 00:38:09,836 --> 00:38:11,630 And why is this unbelievable? 745 00:38:11,791 --> 00:38:13,824 I didn't even want to be here in the first place. 746 00:38:13,998 --> 00:38:15,224 Now, Ms. Gilmore... 747 00:38:15,371 --> 00:38:17,199 Things were going fine. My grades were good. 748 00:38:17,368 --> 00:38:19,197 I joined the paper. My routine was down. 749 00:38:19,366 --> 00:38:20,308 Your routine was... 750 00:38:20,320 --> 00:38:22,318 I have friends. I have a steady boyfriend. 751 00:38:22,529 --> 00:38:24,046 My mother and I are freakishly linked. 752 00:38:24,194 --> 00:38:26,269 Lane and I have been best friends since kindergarten. 753 00:38:26,358 --> 00:38:28,231 But you don't see it because I don't live here. 754 00:38:28,398 --> 00:38:30,305 If you don't see it, then it mustn't be true. 755 00:38:30,478 --> 00:38:32,908 You call me in here to lecture me because I'd rather read... 756 00:38:33,101 --> 00:38:35,054 than discuss the euthanasia of homecoming. 757 00:38:35,223 --> 00:38:36,221 Your reading... 758 00:38:36,347 --> 00:38:38,856 You told me and my mom I needed to socialize. If I didn't... 759 00:38:39,052 --> 00:38:41,561 it would be frowned upon and hurt me getting into Harvard. 760 00:38:41,757 --> 00:38:43,983 - Yes, we did say that. - So I did it. 761 00:38:44,171 --> 00:38:46,884 - I sat down at a table, a random table. - Random? 762 00:38:47,085 --> 00:38:49,072 The next thing I know, I'm being pulled out 763 00:38:49,084 --> 00:38:51,036 of my bed at midnight and I'm blindfolded. 764 00:38:51,288 --> 00:38:54,433 Before I know it, I end up here with the Ya-Ya Sisterhood... 765 00:38:54,660 --> 00:38:56,726 reciting poetry and lighting candles. 766 00:38:56,907 --> 00:39:00,211 Now I'm gonna be suspended because I was trying to do what you told me? 767 00:39:00,444 --> 00:39:01,477 What's fair about that? 768 00:39:01,610 --> 00:39:04,119 Headmaster Charleston, the parents are starting to arrive. 769 00:39:04,315 --> 00:39:05,383 Thank you, Mrs. Traiger. 770 00:39:05,523 --> 00:39:09,473 We'll continue this conversation tomorrow and for many days after that. 771 00:39:09,726 --> 00:39:11,758 You may go. Ms. Gilmore. 772 00:39:12,889 --> 00:39:15,523 I think that maybe you and I should talk some more. 773 00:39:15,719 --> 00:39:17,036 About what? 774 00:39:17,384 --> 00:39:21,608 About the fact that though I do feel it is important that students socialize... 775 00:39:22,586 --> 00:39:26,333 possibly we may have been a little hasty to judge in your case. 776 00:39:26,582 --> 00:39:30,692 Really? So does that mean that you might reconsider my suspension? 777 00:39:30,952 --> 00:39:33,587 You're an excellent student. You deserve to go to Harvard. 778 00:39:33,782 --> 00:39:36,053 I wouldn't want to stand in the way of that. 779 00:39:36,237 --> 00:39:38,746 - We'll talk tomorrow. - Thank you. 780 00:39:42,730 --> 00:39:44,876 [Speaking in Spanish] 781 00:39:48,349 --> 00:39:50,733 What happened? The reception on the phone sucked. 782 00:39:50,930 --> 00:39:53,438 All I heard was "Rory," "Chilton," and "Get down here." 783 00:39:53,635 --> 00:39:54,792 Who's butt do I have to kick? 784 00:39:54,925 --> 00:39:56,841 - We didn't go to breakfast. - What's this about? 785 00:39:57,006 --> 00:40:00,355 We came here, broke into the headmaster's office as the big initiation. 786 00:40:00,585 --> 00:40:01,512 Those stupid girls. 787 00:40:01,524 --> 00:40:03,492 Part of the initiation was ringing a bell. 788 00:40:03,706 --> 00:40:06,295 That's what I was doing when security came and they called you. 789 00:40:06,494 --> 00:40:08,243 You got busted for ringing a bell? 790 00:40:08,409 --> 00:40:10,316 - That's it? Bell ringing? - Yes. 791 00:40:10,823 --> 00:40:13,253 - Were you at least smoking a Cuban cigar? - Mom. 792 00:40:13,446 --> 00:40:14,955 No. I mean, "Bad girl." 793 00:40:15,110 --> 00:40:17,143 "How many times have I told you not to ring bells? 794 00:40:17,316 --> 00:40:20,030 "They can dent or scratch, and they make dogs crazy. 795 00:40:20,229 --> 00:40:21,866 "Think you're the Hunchback of Notre Dame? 796 00:40:22,019 --> 00:40:25,005 - "Are you French? Circular? No." - I'm walking to the car now. 797 00:40:25,223 --> 00:40:28,891 Hold on. How much trouble are you in? Should I go talk to the headmaster? 798 00:40:29,136 --> 00:40:32,202 - No, I think it's gonna be okay. - Okay. 799 00:40:35,795 --> 00:40:37,589 Was it a big bell at least? 800 00:40:43,078 --> 00:40:45,871 - Good party yesterday. - Yeah, not bad. 801 00:40:46,491 --> 00:40:48,205 Yeah, I liked the new look. 802 00:40:48,364 --> 00:40:50,337 It was very high-class substitute teacher. 803 00:40:50,349 --> 00:40:51,748 Exactly what I was going for. 804 00:40:51,985 --> 00:40:53,416 - Coffee? - To go. 805 00:40:53,567 --> 00:40:54,600 Okay. 806 00:40:57,271 --> 00:41:01,018 Luke, I feel a little weird even mentioning this to you. 807 00:41:01,599 --> 00:41:03,983 - What? - Yesterday, I saw you talking to Eva. 808 00:41:04,179 --> 00:41:07,086 - She's in my Booster Club. - Yeah, I know who she is. 809 00:41:07,301 --> 00:41:08,368 Well, good. 810 00:41:08,508 --> 00:41:11,778 So anyhow, I saw you guys talking alone, and it seemed kind of private. 811 00:41:12,004 --> 00:41:15,829 And she mentioned earlier that you didn't make her, you know, gag. 812 00:41:16,083 --> 00:41:18,830 So I just figured you guys were making plans to hang out. 813 00:41:19,038 --> 00:41:22,183 And, see, the thing is, I just think it would be a little weird... 814 00:41:22,409 --> 00:41:24,793 if you started dating a Chilton mom. 815 00:41:25,156 --> 00:41:28,346 Look, I know I have no right to say anything to you, but it's just... 816 00:41:28,568 --> 00:41:29,795 If you did date her... 817 00:41:29,942 --> 00:41:32,815 I'm in the Booster Club with her, which means I'll hear things. 818 00:41:33,022 --> 00:41:34,418 I don't know, it's just... 819 00:41:34,561 --> 00:41:37,990 I'd like to keep that Chilton life separate from my Stars Hollow life. 820 00:41:38,225 --> 00:41:41,415 So if there's any way that you could not date her... 821 00:41:41,804 --> 00:41:43,837 that would be really great. 822 00:41:44,966 --> 00:41:47,555 - Boy, I tell you, you've got nerve. - Okay. 823 00:41:47,755 --> 00:41:50,787 - I know this is your private business. - It is my private business. 824 00:41:51,001 --> 00:41:52,671 You don't see any validity to my side? 825 00:41:52,832 --> 00:41:55,024 I'm a grown man. You can't tell me who to date. 826 00:41:55,205 --> 00:41:57,477 I'm not telling you who to date, but who not to date. 827 00:41:57,661 --> 00:41:58,888 You can't tell me that either. 828 00:41:59,034 --> 00:42:02,418 I will date who I like, and if that screws with your plans, then sorry. 829 00:42:02,655 --> 00:42:04,484 If you don't wanna hear things, don't listen. 830 00:42:04,653 --> 00:42:06,323 If you don't like it, just deal with it. 831 00:42:06,484 --> 00:42:08,517 - Okay, I'll just deal with it. - Good. 832 00:42:08,690 --> 00:42:11,801 I just thought if something was going to affect our friendship... 833 00:42:12,019 --> 00:42:13,257 that you might care about that. 834 00:42:13,393 --> 00:42:17,060 Because if the situation was reversed, then I would care. But, hey, that's me. 835 00:42:17,305 --> 00:42:19,735 So go ahead. Date her, marry her. 836 00:42:19,928 --> 00:42:22,391 Make her Mrs. Backwards Baseball Cap. 837 00:42:22,716 --> 00:42:25,304 Live happily ever after. See if I care. 838 00:42:26,046 --> 00:42:28,112 And by the way, I wasn't asking her out. 839 00:42:28,293 --> 00:42:31,086 I was giving her directions for the quickest way back to Hartford. 840 00:42:31,289 --> 00:42:32,287 It was very romantic. 841 00:42:32,413 --> 00:42:36,160 I said, "You take a right at Deerfield and catch the I-5 and take it south." 842 00:42:36,408 --> 00:42:37,964 Oh, man, hot stuff. 843 00:42:39,738 --> 00:42:42,043 - That is so typical of you. - What? 844 00:42:42,860 --> 00:42:45,085 That is not the quickest way back to Hartford. 845 00:42:45,274 --> 00:42:47,737 Everybody knows you take Maine to Cherry to Linwood... 846 00:42:47,937 --> 00:42:50,321 and then grab the I-11. Everybody knows that, Luke. 847 00:42:50,517 --> 00:42:52,709 Everybody, apparently, but you. 848 00:43:12,076 --> 00:43:14,347 [Playing It's Alright Baby by Komeda] 849 00:43:19,568 --> 00:43:22,520 - Do you mind? - No. 850 00:43:22,981 --> 00:43:24,128 Thanks.