1 00:00:09,919 --> 00:00:11,589 - Mom? - No. 2 00:00:11,751 --> 00:00:14,340 - We're starving. - We're waiting for your father. 3 00:00:14,540 --> 00:00:16,766 - It'll get cold. - We're waiting for your father. 4 00:00:16,955 --> 00:00:19,180 - We've been waiting forever. - We have not. 5 00:00:19,369 --> 00:00:20,527 Godot was just here, he said: 6 00:00:20,618 --> 00:00:24,002 "I ain't waiting for Richard," grabbed a roll and left. It's been forever. 7 00:00:24,240 --> 00:00:25,988 When we gather as a family, we eat as one. 8 00:00:26,154 --> 00:00:29,028 We don't eat in shifts, you know that, and so does Richard. 9 00:00:29,235 --> 00:00:32,267 - When did he get that antique car? - A couple of horrible weeks ago. 10 00:00:32,482 --> 00:00:34,276 What happened to that oil-painting hobby? 11 00:00:34,438 --> 00:00:37,947 When he couldn't foresee rivaling Cézanne he lost interest... 12 00:00:38,185 --> 00:00:40,252 so he bought that car. Lorelai! 13 00:00:40,475 --> 00:00:43,030 Mom, it's not dinner. It's just my private stash. 14 00:00:43,222 --> 00:00:45,368 It's eating, and we're not eating. 15 00:00:45,761 --> 00:00:49,305 You're bound by the rules of the Geneva Convention just like everyone else. 16 00:00:49,549 --> 00:00:52,058 - No one told me it was Casual Friday. - Hello, everyone. 17 00:00:52,255 --> 00:00:53,253 You haven't started? 18 00:00:53,380 --> 00:00:55,764 We were waiting for you. I thought you were almost done. 19 00:00:55,960 --> 00:00:57,754 I was, but this car has a mind of its own. 20 00:00:57,917 --> 00:01:00,711 As I turned to leave, it began spraying a green solution at me. 21 00:01:00,914 --> 00:01:02,141 - Yuck. - Yuck, indeed. 22 00:01:02,288 --> 00:01:05,161 - Go on, start, no sense in waiting for me. - Coolness. 23 00:01:05,369 --> 00:01:06,640 - Stop. - Gomer said... 24 00:01:06,784 --> 00:01:08,340 We are waiting for you, Richard. 25 00:01:08,491 --> 00:01:10,955 In 35 years, I have never started a dinner without you... 26 00:01:11,155 --> 00:01:12,903 unless you were out of town or ill. 27 00:01:13,070 --> 00:01:15,057 Elsa, take everything away and keep it warm. 28 00:01:15,234 --> 00:01:19,106 Now please go upstairs and get ready so we can all enjoy a nice family dinner... 29 00:01:19,356 --> 00:01:20,389 together. 30 00:01:21,063 --> 00:01:23,856 - I'll be right back. - Right back, Dad. 31 00:01:24,060 --> 00:01:26,490 Change on the way upstairs, make it a navy shower... 32 00:01:26,682 --> 00:01:29,429 quick soap, quick rinse, and no excessive posing. 33 00:01:29,888 --> 00:01:31,000 Hungry. 34 00:02:29,208 --> 00:02:31,638 - Hey, there. Anywhere? - Anywhere you want. 35 00:02:34,328 --> 00:02:35,997 - Could you move, please? - What? 36 00:02:36,159 --> 00:02:38,004 Anywhere where there's no people. 37 00:02:38,016 --> 00:02:40,349 Like I'm a mind-reader. I was just joking. 38 00:02:41,696 --> 00:02:43,128 - That's funny. - What? 39 00:02:43,777 --> 00:02:46,605 Something's different here, something's changed. 40 00:02:46,817 --> 00:02:49,008 - Impossible. - No, I swear, there's something. 41 00:02:49,189 --> 00:02:51,619 I'd be very disappointed if something changed in here. 42 00:02:51,812 --> 00:02:52,959 Why are you so anti-change? 43 00:02:53,103 --> 00:02:55,692 - Because most change sucks. - That's true, it does. 44 00:02:55,891 --> 00:02:57,481 - The chalkboard. - What about it? 45 00:02:59,180 --> 00:03:00,611 That is brand-new. 46 00:03:00,762 --> 00:03:02,193 A new special? 47 00:03:02,386 --> 00:03:05,293 His four-slice French toast has been up there since I was born. 48 00:03:05,508 --> 00:03:07,461 - You have to let that go. - What can I get you? 49 00:03:07,631 --> 00:03:09,108 - You have a new special. - I sure do. 50 00:03:09,255 --> 00:03:11,685 - Nice, what is the special omelet? - You won't like it. 51 00:03:11,876 --> 00:03:12,909 How do you know? 52 00:03:13,042 --> 00:03:14,757 I know what you like, you won't like it. 53 00:03:14,916 --> 00:03:17,505 - Can I hear what it is? - It's three eggs with bits of bacon... 54 00:03:17,704 --> 00:03:18,737 I like bacon. 55 00:03:18,870 --> 00:03:21,016 Cubed tomatoes, Swiss cheese, and a dash of oregano. 56 00:03:21,202 --> 00:03:23,030 - A dash, he says. - I've got other customers. 57 00:03:23,200 --> 00:03:25,913 I'm gonna go with the special omelet, with a side of bacon. 58 00:03:26,114 --> 00:03:28,101 - There's bacon in the omelet. - Skip the bacon. 59 00:03:28,278 --> 00:03:30,265 - The side of bacon? - The bacon in the omelet. 60 00:03:30,443 --> 00:03:33,589 Can I get Jack cheese instead of Swiss? Swiss is so stringy. 61 00:03:33,815 --> 00:03:34,962 Fine, Jack cheese. 62 00:03:35,106 --> 00:03:38,172 I think I'm allergic to oregano, so hold that, too. And some coffee. 63 00:03:38,394 --> 00:03:40,745 So just the eggs, tomatoes, and Jack cheese. 64 00:03:40,934 --> 00:03:42,921 - Not too many tomatoes. - Light on the tomatoes. 65 00:03:43,098 --> 00:03:46,051 Very light, just a teeny, tiny amount, practically none. 66 00:03:46,261 --> 00:03:48,930 I'm skipping the tomatoes. It's an omelet with Jack cheese. 67 00:03:49,134 --> 00:03:50,804 - You did this on purpose. - Did what? 68 00:03:50,965 --> 00:03:52,441 French toast for me. 69 00:03:54,380 --> 00:03:56,287 - That was cruel. - I know. 70 00:03:56,461 --> 00:03:59,208 Look how hard he worked on that sign and everything. 71 00:03:59,416 --> 00:04:02,879 Look at the handwriting. It's so precise, so determined. 72 00:04:03,121 --> 00:04:04,119 It's Focused Luke. 73 00:04:04,245 --> 00:04:06,312 - That's Jess's handwriting. - Really? 74 00:04:06,493 --> 00:04:08,322 How do you know Jess's writing? 75 00:04:08,492 --> 00:04:10,604 I lent him a book, and he wrote some stuff in it. 76 00:04:10,781 --> 00:04:12,178 He vandalized one of your books? 77 00:04:12,321 --> 00:04:15,467 He didn't vandalize it, he wrote in the margins, thoughts and stuff. 78 00:04:15,693 --> 00:04:18,486 What, like, "play basketball, eat a sandwich," stuff like that? 79 00:04:18,690 --> 00:04:21,359 No, like margin stuff. 80 00:04:21,563 --> 00:04:23,232 People like Mark Twain wrote in margins. 81 00:04:23,394 --> 00:04:25,347 "Pilot a steamboat, write Huckleberry Finn." 82 00:04:25,517 --> 00:04:28,549 - Forget it. - No, I'm sure margin writing is common. 83 00:04:28,806 --> 00:04:31,361 You didn't tell me Dean was joining us. 84 00:04:31,553 --> 00:04:32,551 Hi. 85 00:04:33,843 --> 00:04:36,398 - What are you doing here? - I just dropped by to say hello. 86 00:04:36,591 --> 00:04:38,736 - How'd you know we were here? - You're always here. 87 00:04:38,921 --> 00:04:42,351 - We're not always here. - Do you want to eat with us, Dean? 88 00:04:42,668 --> 00:04:46,699 - Rory, is that okay? - Yes, you don't have to ask. 89 00:04:49,412 --> 00:04:50,525 We're three. 90 00:04:50,661 --> 00:04:52,258 I did the math. You gonna eat something? 91 00:04:52,409 --> 00:04:54,873 Sure, yeah, I'll take the special omelet. 92 00:04:55,073 --> 00:04:57,662 - You put him up to this? - No, I did not. 93 00:04:57,863 --> 00:04:59,736 - You don't know what's in it. - I'm not picky. 94 00:04:59,903 --> 00:05:01,620 - You'll send it back after I make it? - No. 95 00:05:01,775 --> 00:05:04,569 Right, I'll come back when I've got time for this. 96 00:05:05,064 --> 00:05:06,415 What was that all about? 97 00:05:06,563 --> 00:05:09,788 I think it was a little something in your attitude, mister. 98 00:05:12,057 --> 00:05:14,329 So is everything in the materials clear to everyone? 99 00:05:14,514 --> 00:05:15,512 Pretty much. 100 00:05:15,638 --> 00:05:16,955 Were we reading these now? 101 00:05:17,095 --> 00:05:19,888 Yeah, that's why we've all been quiet for the past 10 minutes. 102 00:05:20,092 --> 00:05:22,204 I thought it was, like, prayer time or something. 103 00:05:22,382 --> 00:05:23,380 Good grief. 104 00:05:23,505 --> 00:05:24,937 - I'm still reading mine. - What? 105 00:05:25,087 --> 00:05:26,597 I read slow so I don't miss anything. 106 00:05:26,752 --> 00:05:27,979 It's not the Bhagavad-Gita. 107 00:05:28,127 --> 00:05:30,160 It's simple instructions for the business fair. 108 00:05:30,332 --> 00:05:33,126 - Someone's not taking to Elba too kindly. - What does that mean? 109 00:05:33,330 --> 00:05:35,885 Rory's the leader of this group, Napoleon, and you're not. 110 00:05:36,077 --> 00:05:38,791 Excuse me, leader, you want to lead here? You've got anarchy. 111 00:05:38,992 --> 00:05:40,388 I'm just enjoying the show. 112 00:05:40,532 --> 00:05:42,644 Hi, I think this is my group. 113 00:05:42,821 --> 00:05:45,206 - Brad, hey. - You remember me. 114 00:05:45,402 --> 00:05:47,037 - Of course I do. - Cool. 115 00:05:47,234 --> 00:05:49,460 - So you're back at Chilton now. - Yeah. 116 00:05:49,648 --> 00:05:52,362 My psychiatrist convinced my parents I should face my fears... 117 00:05:52,563 --> 00:05:55,072 instead of running away. My rabbi agreed, so here I am. 118 00:05:55,268 --> 00:05:57,335 Nice to have you back. Take a seat. 119 00:06:02,428 --> 00:06:03,540 Paris? 120 00:06:05,925 --> 00:06:08,514 - Her name is Paris, right? - Brad, let me catch you up here. 121 00:06:08,714 --> 00:06:10,905 There's going to be a business fair in three weeks. 122 00:06:11,087 --> 00:06:13,313 Each group has to come up with a consumer product... 123 00:06:13,501 --> 00:06:14,933 - for high-school kids. - Neat. 124 00:06:15,083 --> 00:06:17,797 So we pick our product and we make a prototype of it. 125 00:06:17,997 --> 00:06:20,109 Then we use our imaginary million-dollar budget... 126 00:06:20,286 --> 00:06:22,353 to mass-produce, market, and distribute it. 127 00:06:22,535 --> 00:06:24,649 And we'll present all of this at the fair. 128 00:06:24,661 --> 00:06:24,999 Cool. 129 00:06:25,199 --> 00:06:28,106 Brad, your festive interjections are a real kick in the pants... 130 00:06:28,321 --> 00:06:29,991 but we're low on time, so can it. 131 00:06:30,152 --> 00:06:33,662 That's it. In two days, we're going to reconvene and pitch product ideas. 132 00:06:33,899 --> 00:06:37,249 - Class dismissed? - We haven't discussed business advisors. 133 00:06:37,479 --> 00:06:40,545 Right, we're supposed to get a parent who's in business to advise us. 134 00:06:40,768 --> 00:06:41,766 Anyone score? 135 00:06:41,892 --> 00:06:43,879 My dad's got scheduling conflicts up the wazoo. 136 00:06:44,057 --> 00:06:45,691 - No for Chip. - My dad's in Hong Kong... 137 00:06:45,846 --> 00:06:47,675 but he can video-conference in, if need be. 138 00:06:47,844 --> 00:06:49,514 - No for Paris. - My dad's traveling. 139 00:06:49,676 --> 00:06:51,583 My dad's in court for the next six weeks. 140 00:06:51,758 --> 00:06:52,826 - Lawyer? - Defendant. 141 00:06:52,964 --> 00:06:53,963 We won't pry. 142 00:06:54,089 --> 00:06:55,645 I have no idea what he's up on anyway. 143 00:06:55,796 --> 00:06:58,782 - No one's mom works? - Working moms are so '90s. 144 00:06:59,001 --> 00:07:02,067 My mom works. She's a curator at the Hartford Natural Museum. 145 00:07:02,290 --> 00:07:06,718 We need experienced business advisors, not someone who poses animal carcasses. 146 00:07:07,077 --> 00:07:08,747 - What about your mom? - My mom? 147 00:07:08,909 --> 00:07:12,418 - That's right, she runs a hotel. - It's just an inn, a small inn. 148 00:07:12,656 --> 00:07:14,643 - It's still a business. - She must keep books. 149 00:07:14,819 --> 00:07:16,375 Yeah, but they're really small books. 150 00:07:16,526 --> 00:07:20,716 It's not perfect, but it's a better option than Brad's mom, the buffalo stuffer. 151 00:07:20,981 --> 00:07:23,286 She doesn't stuff the animals. That's taxidermy. 152 00:07:23,479 --> 00:07:25,909 Who is this rabbi that encouraged you to come back here? 153 00:07:26,101 --> 00:07:28,372 Give me his address, I'm gonna go pop him one. 154 00:07:28,557 --> 00:07:30,590 Hold it, I don't think my mom is right for this. 155 00:07:30,764 --> 00:07:33,512 You need to do whatever it takes to make it happen. 156 00:07:33,719 --> 00:07:35,548 Otherwise you shouldn't be the group leader. 157 00:07:35,717 --> 00:07:39,022 - A coup d'état, how exciting. - There's no coup d'état. 158 00:07:39,589 --> 00:07:41,065 - I'll ask her. - Good. 159 00:07:43,377 --> 00:07:45,682 30, 31, 32. 160 00:07:45,875 --> 00:07:47,782 - Sookie, look. - 33, 34, 35. 161 00:07:47,956 --> 00:07:49,591 Can't look. Making meringue. 162 00:07:49,746 --> 00:07:51,733 - 37. Fine science. - You got a package. 163 00:07:51,911 --> 00:07:56,215 - 39, got to count to 40. Can't over-whip. - I think it's your wedding invitations. 164 00:07:56,489 --> 00:07:59,124 Gimme, I got to see them. 165 00:07:59,778 --> 00:08:01,334 You're gonna love these. 166 00:08:01,485 --> 00:08:04,551 They're pearly white with this beautiful lavender strip. 167 00:08:04,940 --> 00:08:09,005 I'm gonna choke somebody by the neck until brains ooze out of their ears. 168 00:08:09,270 --> 00:08:11,905 - What? They're beautiful. - The name, look at the name. 169 00:08:12,100 --> 00:08:14,212 "The marriage of his daughter Susie St. James." 170 00:08:14,390 --> 00:08:16,423 - Who's Susie St. James? - I think it's you. 171 00:08:16,597 --> 00:08:18,353 - What am I going to do? - It can be changed. 172 00:08:18,511 --> 00:08:21,066 - These have to go out in a week. - We're calling right now. 173 00:08:21,259 --> 00:08:23,166 I am so not a Susie. 174 00:08:23,340 --> 00:08:27,088 - Good morning. Beautiful morning. - It sucks from where I'm sitting. 175 00:08:27,336 --> 00:08:29,720 Lorelai, you remember I have tomorrow afternoon off. 176 00:08:29,917 --> 00:08:32,949 - I remember. Big plans? - Yes, my mother is coming to visit. 177 00:08:33,165 --> 00:08:35,595 Hello, yes. Customer service, please. Thanks. 178 00:08:35,787 --> 00:08:37,058 - Sorry. - About what? 179 00:08:37,202 --> 00:08:40,507 - You said your mother's coming. - But I'm excited, I never get to see her. 180 00:08:40,740 --> 00:08:43,125 I must be projecting. Your mother's coming for a visit! 181 00:08:43,321 --> 00:08:45,354 - She's coming for three days. - She staying here? 182 00:08:45,528 --> 00:08:47,992 - No, she stays with me, of course. - In your tiny place? 183 00:08:48,192 --> 00:08:51,701 She's fine with it, we stay up all night gabbing and watching movies. 184 00:08:51,939 --> 00:08:54,971 - We have a ball. - Wow, I can't wait to meet her. 185 00:08:55,185 --> 00:08:58,933 Hello, we have a problem with some wedding invitations we ordered. 186 00:08:59,307 --> 00:09:02,054 - Okay, they're transferring me. - I heard that. 187 00:09:02,263 --> 00:09:04,489 He is really happy about his mother coming to visit. 188 00:09:04,677 --> 00:09:06,869 - I heard that, too. - Totally foreign to me. 189 00:09:07,050 --> 00:09:10,274 Hi, great. I'm going to pass you over to my friend... 190 00:09:10,505 --> 00:09:12,697 who has a problem with some merchandise she ordered. 191 00:09:12,877 --> 00:09:13,876 Hold on one sec. 192 00:09:14,001 --> 00:09:14,999 Listen to me. 193 00:09:15,126 --> 00:09:17,920 I have experience dealing with people who screwed something up. 194 00:09:18,123 --> 00:09:21,553 You have a better chance if you don't get all hysterical. 195 00:09:21,786 --> 00:09:22,979 - Okay. - Okay. 196 00:09:24,284 --> 00:09:26,997 How dare you do this to me? You're ruining my wedding. 197 00:09:27,198 --> 00:09:28,868 It's the most important day of my life. 198 00:09:29,029 --> 00:09:32,379 It's my life, not "Susie St. James." Are you listening to me? 199 00:09:32,610 --> 00:09:34,324 - Good girl. - You'd better be listening. 200 00:09:34,483 --> 00:09:36,516 No, you be quiet and listen. 201 00:09:36,689 --> 00:09:37,722 Hi. 202 00:09:37,854 --> 00:09:39,649 Thought you couldn't get here till later. 203 00:09:39,812 --> 00:09:42,003 Our meeting didn't go as long as I thought it would. 204 00:09:42,184 --> 00:09:46,057 Lucky for me, more work for you. Here, chronological order, please. 205 00:09:46,305 --> 00:09:48,611 - How was your day? - I got an "A" on my Physics test... 206 00:09:48,803 --> 00:09:52,188 finished Candide, and convinced a boy that Paris wouldn't attack his rabbi. 207 00:09:52,424 --> 00:09:54,332 - So, uneventful. - Pretty much. 208 00:09:54,756 --> 00:09:57,981 Mom, I know you'll probably not want to do this... 209 00:09:58,211 --> 00:10:00,562 Yes, I will, unless it's something I don't want to do. 210 00:10:00,750 --> 00:10:03,783 Do you want to be the parent adviser on my Economics project? 211 00:10:03,997 --> 00:10:06,303 - Rory, gosh. - I'm kind of in a spot. 212 00:10:06,495 --> 00:10:07,733 - No one else can do it? - Nope. 213 00:10:07,869 --> 00:10:09,306 - You checked, double-checked? - Yes. 214 00:10:09,409 --> 00:10:12,441 And no one else can do it, so you came slumming after me? 215 00:10:12,657 --> 00:10:14,247 - Of course. - I appreciate that. 216 00:10:14,404 --> 00:10:16,337 - I'm totally stuck. - If you're stuck, I'll do it. 217 00:10:16,361 --> 00:10:17,394 Thanks. 218 00:10:17,526 --> 00:10:20,558 What about your grandfather, retired business titan? 219 00:10:20,774 --> 00:10:22,330 - What about him? - He'd be perfect. 220 00:10:22,481 --> 00:10:23,798 This is a business project... 221 00:10:23,938 --> 00:10:27,447 and the word "business" has been taboo in that house since he left the firm. 222 00:10:27,684 --> 00:10:29,830 Asking him might remind him of that and upset him. 223 00:10:30,015 --> 00:10:31,923 Or he'll be thrilled that you thought of him. 224 00:10:32,096 --> 00:10:34,481 You're not saying that because you don't want to do it? 225 00:10:34,677 --> 00:10:36,983 No, I really think he would enjoy helping you. 226 00:10:37,175 --> 00:10:41,479 Then I wouldn't have to feel guilty about being so reluctant to help you out myself. 227 00:10:41,755 --> 00:10:44,310 - All right, I'll give it a shot. - Good girl. 228 00:10:45,500 --> 00:10:46,977 Would you really have felt guilty? 229 00:10:47,124 --> 00:10:49,793 No, but I would have felt guilty about not feeling guilty... 230 00:10:49,997 --> 00:10:51,348 and that could go on forever. 231 00:10:51,495 --> 00:10:53,562 Miss Gilmore in the vicious circle. 232 00:10:58,156 --> 00:11:01,427 - Hey, Grandpa. - Rory, this is a surprise. 233 00:11:01,652 --> 00:11:03,924 I was just in the area, and I thought I'd pay a call. 234 00:11:04,109 --> 00:11:05,335 How very Continental of you. 235 00:11:05,482 --> 00:11:08,866 I would hug you, but I have various forms of viscous fluid on my clothing. 236 00:11:09,104 --> 00:11:10,660 - I'll take a rain check. - Very good. 237 00:11:10,811 --> 00:11:13,957 - How's she running? - She's a bit obstinate today. 238 00:11:14,183 --> 00:11:16,216 - Girls can get that way. - Indeed. 239 00:11:16,598 --> 00:11:18,154 So, you were in the neighborhood. 240 00:11:18,304 --> 00:11:20,893 Yeah, and I actually have a little favor to ask you. 241 00:11:21,093 --> 00:11:22,091 Ask away. 242 00:11:22,217 --> 00:11:23,250 Okay. 243 00:11:23,383 --> 00:11:26,892 There's this project at school, and it's for my Economics class. 244 00:11:27,129 --> 00:11:28,958 - Good subject. Pragmatic. - Yeah. 245 00:11:29,128 --> 00:11:32,751 And we have to come up with a consumer product, all make-believe... 246 00:11:32,999 --> 00:11:36,587 and there's sort of a contest at the end, and we sort of need an adviser. 247 00:11:36,829 --> 00:11:40,497 - An adviser. - Someone who's experienced in business... 248 00:11:40,741 --> 00:11:43,376 who can come to a few meetings, make suggestions. 249 00:11:43,573 --> 00:11:47,445 I totally understand if you can't do it, but I just thought I would ask. 250 00:11:47,694 --> 00:11:50,840 I'm not sure how much help I could be. 251 00:11:51,149 --> 00:11:53,455 I've never actually created a consumer product. 252 00:11:53,646 --> 00:11:55,600 That's okay. We kids haven't either. 253 00:11:55,769 --> 00:11:57,325 Yes, I suppose you haven't. 254 00:11:57,476 --> 00:12:00,701 If you can't do it or if you don't want to do it, I totally understand. 255 00:12:00,931 --> 00:12:03,600 Things are a little bit hectic right now. 256 00:12:03,804 --> 00:12:04,633 Oh. 257 00:12:04,761 --> 00:12:07,067 - Yeah, I know. - And it is short notice, after all. 258 00:12:07,259 --> 00:12:08,656 Very short. 259 00:12:08,799 --> 00:12:10,594 You know what? Forget I even asked. 260 00:12:10,756 --> 00:12:13,868 - Rory, I didn't know you were here. - Hi, Grandma. 261 00:12:14,086 --> 00:12:17,038 - You didn't hug your grandfather, did you? - I took a rain check. 262 00:12:17,250 --> 00:12:20,635 - I better go. - You just got here, we have cookies. 263 00:12:20,871 --> 00:12:23,063 No, thank you. Mom's expecting me at the inn. 264 00:12:23,245 --> 00:12:26,549 Grandpa, really, don't worry about it. I just thought I would ask. 265 00:12:26,783 --> 00:12:29,292 - I'm fine, Rory. Thank you for asking. - Bye. 266 00:12:30,154 --> 00:12:31,585 Ask what? What did she ask? 267 00:12:31,736 --> 00:12:34,042 Something for Economics class. It's nothing really. 268 00:12:34,234 --> 00:12:37,062 That doesn't sound like nothing. What about her Economics class? 269 00:12:37,273 --> 00:12:41,542 No, Emily, she merely asked me to participate in some project at school... 270 00:12:41,811 --> 00:12:43,764 - and I respectfully declined. - You declined? 271 00:12:43,934 --> 00:12:46,080 - Leave it, Emily. - Why would you decline? 272 00:12:46,264 --> 00:12:48,376 Let's talk about it later, Emily. I'm busy. 273 00:12:48,554 --> 00:12:51,700 Busy? You've been poking around that stupid engine for three weeks... 274 00:12:51,926 --> 00:12:54,198 and all it does is spray at you. You're not too busy. 275 00:12:54,383 --> 00:12:57,846 I am in the middle of something, and I don't expect you to understand it. 276 00:12:58,088 --> 00:13:00,835 - You're not going to help her? - Can we talk about this later? 277 00:13:01,043 --> 00:13:03,155 - I never thought I'd see the day... - What day? 278 00:13:03,332 --> 00:13:06,319 Richard Gilmore would disappoint his granddaughter like this. 279 00:13:06,537 --> 00:13:09,967 - Emily, please. - Is this how it's going to be from now on? 280 00:13:10,201 --> 00:13:11,279 What are you talking about? 281 00:13:11,408 --> 00:13:13,315 I just want to know what to expect from you... 282 00:13:13,490 --> 00:13:15,557 because the bouncing from one thing to another... 283 00:13:15,738 --> 00:13:18,451 the moping in silence in your den, all of that I accepted... 284 00:13:18,652 --> 00:13:20,525 but your turning your back on Rory... 285 00:13:20,691 --> 00:13:22,326 I did not turn my back on her. 286 00:13:22,482 --> 00:13:25,071 You adore that little girl. She means everything to you. 287 00:13:25,270 --> 00:13:26,985 - Emily. - Are you that lost? 288 00:13:28,726 --> 00:13:30,157 [Classical music playing on stereo] 289 00:13:30,308 --> 00:13:33,612 [Shouting over music] I'm incredibly disappointed in you, Richard. 290 00:13:40,256 --> 00:13:43,243 - Sales. - It's just a stupid test. 291 00:13:43,462 --> 00:13:45,893 "Lane Kim, you have shown a genuine aptitude for sales." 292 00:13:46,084 --> 00:13:47,082 It doesn't mean anything. 293 00:13:47,209 --> 00:13:49,321 "Ma'am, I see you're eyeing the new Whip-o-Matic. 294 00:13:49,498 --> 00:13:50,849 "This baby's right off the truck. 295 00:13:50,997 --> 00:13:52,234 "If you're looking something..." 296 00:13:52,370 --> 00:13:55,118 "To fulfill your whipping needs, you've come to the right place." 297 00:13:55,326 --> 00:13:56,325 "As Devo says:" 298 00:13:56,450 --> 00:13:58,924 "'If there's a problem, you must whip it' with a Whip-o-Matic." 299 00:13:58,948 --> 00:13:59,822 You are good. 300 00:13:59,947 --> 00:14:00,964 - Stop it. - I'll take two. 301 00:14:00,988 --> 00:14:02,795 - I don't want to be in sales. - You don't have to be. 302 00:14:02,819 --> 00:14:03,878 I want to do something cool. 303 00:14:03,902 --> 00:14:05,651 - Sell refrigerators. - You're not funny. 304 00:14:05,816 --> 00:14:08,610 You are taking this aptitude test way too seriously. 305 00:14:08,814 --> 00:14:10,847 It's the fourth time it's come up "sales." 306 00:14:11,020 --> 00:14:13,053 In 10 years, we will be having lunch in Paris... 307 00:14:13,226 --> 00:14:15,293 and we'll not be discussing if you made your quota. 308 00:14:15,474 --> 00:14:17,779 - So I'm gonna be a sucky salesman? - Changing subject. 309 00:14:17,972 --> 00:14:19,289 - Hey. - Oh, hey. 310 00:14:19,429 --> 00:14:21,496 - How are you? - I'm only as good as my last sale. 311 00:14:21,677 --> 00:14:23,550 - She's lost her mind. - Got it. 312 00:14:23,717 --> 00:14:26,465 - So what are you doing? - We're going to buy some shoes. 313 00:14:26,672 --> 00:14:29,341 - And pick up a job application. - You will now face the wall. 314 00:14:29,545 --> 00:14:32,214 After you're done shoe-shopping, come by my softball game. 315 00:14:32,417 --> 00:14:34,653 - You haven't been to a game in a while. - I know, but... 316 00:14:34,832 --> 00:14:36,014 You said you missed seeing them. 317 00:14:36,038 --> 00:14:38,423 I do, but, I thought we were getting together tonight. 318 00:14:38,619 --> 00:14:41,208 - We are. - I should finish my Philosophy homework. 319 00:14:41,409 --> 00:14:43,282 - Do it at the game. - My homework? 320 00:14:43,449 --> 00:14:46,084 Doesn't that defeat the point of going to see you play? 321 00:14:46,280 --> 00:14:48,471 You can't glance up in between nihilistic theories? 322 00:14:48,652 --> 00:14:50,719 - I can, but what's the point? - What? 323 00:14:51,442 --> 00:14:56,109 Why don't I do my homework at home, and I will go see you play next week? 324 00:14:56,727 --> 00:14:59,555 - I promise I'll be there. - Okay, sure. 325 00:14:59,767 --> 00:15:02,151 - Great. So tonight? - I'll be by at 7:00. 326 00:15:02,348 --> 00:15:04,062 Okay, so have a good game. 327 00:15:04,221 --> 00:15:06,776 Do that pointing-to-the-outfield thing, it's always very popular. 328 00:15:06,802 --> 00:15:07,800 I will. 329 00:15:10,174 --> 00:15:12,002 - Bye, Lane. - Come again soon. 330 00:15:16,168 --> 00:15:19,677 Here, and here. Cleaning supplier, there. 331 00:15:21,205 --> 00:15:23,953 Here, staff insurance forms. 332 00:15:24,161 --> 00:15:25,831 Initial here. Date it here. 333 00:15:25,992 --> 00:15:26,990 And I just... 334 00:15:27,117 --> 00:15:30,502 You just okayed the vaccination of all those filthy ducks in the south pond. 335 00:15:30,738 --> 00:15:33,122 - Very nice. - Yes, a regular Dr. Dolittle. 336 00:15:34,027 --> 00:15:36,332 - Michel! - Zilie. 337 00:15:36,525 --> 00:15:38,831 You are gorgeous. Come. 338 00:15:39,397 --> 00:15:41,112 [Talking in French] 339 00:15:43,310 --> 00:15:46,376 What are you doing here? I was going to pick you up at the airport. 340 00:15:46,599 --> 00:15:48,711 - You wicked creature. - I had to come early. 341 00:15:48,888 --> 00:15:53,555 I wanted to buy presents before I see you. I know you are a materialistic vulture. 342 00:15:53,842 --> 00:15:55,238 All right, back up. 343 00:15:56,173 --> 00:15:57,569 Thank God I have the perfect son. 344 00:15:57,713 --> 00:16:00,222 If you had been ugly, I don't know what I would have done. 345 00:16:00,419 --> 00:16:02,486 - Boarding school? - In Switzerland. 346 00:16:02,668 --> 00:16:05,257 Lorelai, this is my mother, Giselle. 347 00:16:05,456 --> 00:16:06,853 It's very nice to meet you. 348 00:16:06,996 --> 00:16:09,983 - My God, those eyes, are they real? - Yes, they are. 349 00:16:10,202 --> 00:16:14,631 God is terribly cruel to bestow those eyes and that face to one person. 350 00:16:14,906 --> 00:16:16,859 I'm sorry, can you be my mom, too? 351 00:16:17,029 --> 00:16:19,903 - I'm going to show her around, okay? - Make sure you see Sookie. 352 00:16:20,109 --> 00:16:21,540 - Why? - She wants to meet your mom. 353 00:16:21,691 --> 00:16:24,837 Yes, Michel, I must meet your friends. I did not raise you to be rude. 354 00:16:25,064 --> 00:16:28,732 - You did too. - No, I didn't. Come, show me off. 355 00:16:28,976 --> 00:16:31,168 Have you been using those free weights I sent you? 356 00:16:31,350 --> 00:16:33,383 Yes, they hold down my papers beautifully. 357 00:16:33,555 --> 00:16:36,940 - Lazy, silly woman. - Cruel and vicious boy. 358 00:16:37,510 --> 00:16:39,622 I really appreciate you doing this, Grandpa. 359 00:16:39,799 --> 00:16:40,797 Of course. 360 00:16:40,924 --> 00:16:43,150 I know you weren't really thrilled with the idea. 361 00:16:43,339 --> 00:16:44,656 No, that's not true. 362 00:16:44,795 --> 00:16:47,145 I told everybody to have their idea pitches prepared... 363 00:16:47,335 --> 00:16:49,163 so we can get you in and out quickly. 364 00:16:49,333 --> 00:16:52,921 Rory, this is an assignment. We will give it the time it requires. 365 00:16:53,205 --> 00:16:56,714 - However, efficient is always best. - I totally understand. 366 00:16:59,573 --> 00:17:00,686 Hey. 367 00:17:01,447 --> 00:17:03,956 Everyone, this is my grandfather, Richard Gilmore. 368 00:17:04,152 --> 00:17:07,662 This is Louise, Madeline, Paris, Brad, and Chip. 369 00:17:07,899 --> 00:17:09,648 Nice to meet you all. 370 00:17:09,814 --> 00:17:12,119 Do you want to say a few words before we start? 371 00:17:12,312 --> 00:17:13,743 No, I'm just here to advise. 372 00:17:13,894 --> 00:17:16,608 I'll sit back here and observe... 373 00:17:16,807 --> 00:17:18,840 and advise if necessary. 374 00:17:19,929 --> 00:17:22,995 Okay. I guess we can start with the idea pitches. 375 00:17:23,302 --> 00:17:24,971 - Who wants to go first? - I will. 376 00:17:25,133 --> 00:17:26,643 Okay, Louise has the floor. 377 00:17:26,798 --> 00:17:29,830 I couldn't find my lip gloss this morning, and I'd just bought it. 378 00:17:30,045 --> 00:17:31,635 It's the perfect shade of pink... 379 00:17:31,793 --> 00:17:34,178 plus it has this major shine with minor stickiness... 380 00:17:34,374 --> 00:17:37,724 meaning no fear of your hair sticking to your face when it's windy. 381 00:17:37,955 --> 00:17:39,226 - A coup. - I know. 382 00:17:39,370 --> 00:17:43,276 Of course, 15 minutes later, tardy and glossless... 383 00:17:43,533 --> 00:17:47,201 I left the house, and I had to rely on Madeline for my source of lip color. 384 00:17:47,446 --> 00:17:50,433 - Not an ideal solution. - Major skin-tone mismatch. 385 00:17:50,651 --> 00:17:51,969 I'm sorry, group leader... 386 00:17:52,108 --> 00:17:55,220 could you ask the Pigeon Sisters if there is a point to this opus? 387 00:17:55,439 --> 00:17:58,153 - Louise, what's your idea? - A lipstick LoJack. 388 00:17:58,602 --> 00:18:01,066 - Excuse me? - A lipstick tracking device. 389 00:18:01,267 --> 00:18:03,413 You attach it to a tube, hook it up to a remote... 390 00:18:03,597 --> 00:18:06,061 and the next time you're searching, just point and shoot. 391 00:18:06,262 --> 00:18:07,772 I'd buy one. 392 00:18:07,927 --> 00:18:10,277 Okay, Louise, that's a very interesting idea... 393 00:18:10,466 --> 00:18:13,975 but I think we should think of something that appeals to both boys and girls. 394 00:18:14,213 --> 00:18:16,484 - Anyone else? - Okay, I've got one. 395 00:18:16,669 --> 00:18:18,975 A locker robot. 396 00:18:19,166 --> 00:18:22,437 It would talk and tell you facts, help you with your homework... 397 00:18:22,664 --> 00:18:27,047 carry your stuff, and you could fit it in your locker until you're ready to go home. 398 00:18:27,326 --> 00:18:28,359 Okay. 399 00:18:28,491 --> 00:18:32,636 But that means that we would actually have to build a robot. 400 00:18:32,904 --> 00:18:34,335 Yes, we would. 401 00:18:34,694 --> 00:18:37,079 - Who knows how to do that? - I don't know. 402 00:18:37,816 --> 00:18:41,121 - He looks like he should know. - I've never built a robot. 403 00:18:41,437 --> 00:18:43,345 But you've tried, haven't you? 404 00:18:44,185 --> 00:18:45,218 Yes, I have. 405 00:18:45,351 --> 00:18:47,459 Okay, let's just try to keep the ideas down 406 00:18:47,471 --> 00:18:49,541 to things that we can actually accomplish. 407 00:18:49,805 --> 00:18:51,554 And I guess Paris is next. 408 00:18:52,053 --> 00:18:54,722 The average teenager spends seven hours a day at school. 409 00:18:54,926 --> 00:18:57,833 Seven hours where he or she is walking from class to class... 410 00:18:58,048 --> 00:19:00,081 indoors, outdoors, in all types of weather. 411 00:19:00,253 --> 00:19:03,841 At the same time, that same teenager is going through major physical changes... 412 00:19:04,084 --> 00:19:05,799 within his or her own body. 413 00:19:05,998 --> 00:19:08,463 The combo of the action with the environment... 414 00:19:08,663 --> 00:19:12,013 in addition to the hormonal imbalance can only lead to one thing: 415 00:19:12,242 --> 00:19:14,309 - Accidents. - What are you talking about? 416 00:19:14,491 --> 00:19:17,160 Monday morning, Muffin wakes up and looks in the mirror. 417 00:19:17,363 --> 00:19:19,033 "Oh, no, I have a zit on my face." 418 00:19:19,195 --> 00:19:22,466 "I'll just look down when I walk so Hunky Football Player won't notice." 419 00:19:22,691 --> 00:19:26,677 And Muffin smacks right into the cafeteria wall. That's got to hurt. 420 00:19:27,104 --> 00:19:28,102 Who's Muffin? 421 00:19:28,229 --> 00:19:30,500 This is why I'm proposing manufacturing something... 422 00:19:30,684 --> 00:19:32,796 that no teenager should be without. 423 00:19:33,098 --> 00:19:35,370 - A first-aid kit. - A first-aid kit? 424 00:19:35,596 --> 00:19:39,026 Specially designed to fit in a locker with minimum space disruption. 425 00:19:39,259 --> 00:19:44,006 Band-aids, antiseptic, cotton balls, Q-tips, ace bandages, aspirin. 426 00:19:44,546 --> 00:19:45,977 I don't know. It's possible. 427 00:19:46,128 --> 00:19:47,798 Does anyone have any questions about it? 428 00:19:47,960 --> 00:19:50,072 They sell these things in every drug store, right? 429 00:19:50,249 --> 00:19:51,247 Yes, they do. 430 00:19:51,373 --> 00:19:53,519 There's also a registered nurse on campus. 431 00:19:53,705 --> 00:19:55,499 Her office would contain the products... 432 00:19:55,661 --> 00:19:57,648 - that you're talking about, correct? - Possibly. 433 00:19:57,826 --> 00:20:01,369 What makes you think you could get a young person to spend good money... 434 00:20:01,614 --> 00:20:05,804 on something that they could get for free, or at least, at a lower cost? 435 00:20:06,068 --> 00:20:08,532 Because I know one thing about the modern teenager. 436 00:20:08,733 --> 00:20:09,766 And what is that? 437 00:20:09,898 --> 00:20:12,726 You can get them to buy anything if it comes in a leopard print. 438 00:20:12,937 --> 00:20:13,811 -True -Very true. 439 00:20:13,936 --> 00:20:15,207 We get them with style. 440 00:20:15,351 --> 00:20:18,814 We dress up the kits with sparkles, colors, pictures of bands... 441 00:20:19,056 --> 00:20:22,724 sport themes for the boys, animal pictures for the puppy-and-unicorn bunch... 442 00:20:22,969 --> 00:20:26,319 chessboards for the Bobby Fischer freaks. A style for every taste. 443 00:20:26,549 --> 00:20:30,536 Plus we use neon band-aids, pink or blue gauze for the bandages... 444 00:20:30,795 --> 00:20:32,748 anything that seems young or flashy or bright. 445 00:20:32,918 --> 00:20:35,984 And that is how you intend to set the business world on its ear? 446 00:20:36,207 --> 00:20:38,557 - That's right. - Tricked-out first-aid kits. 447 00:20:38,747 --> 00:20:39,633 For the locker. 448 00:20:39,645 --> 00:20:41,972 And you really think that's going to work. 449 00:20:42,201 --> 00:20:44,155 Yes. I do. 450 00:20:45,240 --> 00:20:47,591 - So do I. - Really? 451 00:20:47,780 --> 00:20:50,210 It's perfect. It's simple, it's easy to produce. 452 00:20:50,403 --> 00:20:52,276 The possibilities are endless. I love it. 453 00:20:52,443 --> 00:20:54,510 Well, I think we've got our product. 454 00:20:54,690 --> 00:20:56,485 We need to go through this point by point. 455 00:20:56,647 --> 00:20:57,873 Okay, let's do it. 456 00:20:58,020 --> 00:21:02,608 The secret to a great campaign is a great idea. We've got that. 457 00:21:02,891 --> 00:21:04,560 Let's move on to finances. 458 00:21:04,723 --> 00:21:07,948 Do any of you have dinner plans? We're going to be here for a while. 459 00:21:08,177 --> 00:21:10,812 Let's all turn to Page 4. 460 00:21:11,050 --> 00:21:12,276 Here we go. 461 00:21:12,507 --> 00:21:14,778 Now... January projections... 462 00:21:16,129 --> 00:21:17,719 [Telephone ringing] 463 00:21:17,877 --> 00:21:19,705 [Exclaims in disgust] 464 00:21:21,541 --> 00:21:22,539 Mom? 465 00:21:25,246 --> 00:21:26,244 Hello? 466 00:21:27,368 --> 00:21:29,833 That ringing is not in your head, you know? 467 00:21:30,532 --> 00:21:32,644 You got to read this Mötley Crüe book. 468 00:21:32,822 --> 00:21:36,206 I swear, you get to the point where Ozzy Osbourne snorts a row of ants... 469 00:21:36,443 --> 00:21:38,669 and you think, "It cannot get any grosser." 470 00:21:38,857 --> 00:21:42,525 Then you turn the page, and, hello, yes, it can. It's excellent. 471 00:21:42,771 --> 00:21:44,088 Why didn't you answer the phone? 472 00:21:44,228 --> 00:21:46,942 Because once you've experienced something 5,000 times... 473 00:21:47,141 --> 00:21:49,287 - you need to move on. - What are you talking about? 474 00:21:49,473 --> 00:21:50,745 - I knew who it was. - Who? 475 00:21:50,888 --> 00:21:54,273 The person who's called the machine so many times that I heard it sigh. 476 00:21:54,510 --> 00:21:56,577 - Dean? - Dean the Determined. 477 00:21:56,841 --> 00:21:59,953 - Man. - $5 says I know who that is. 478 00:22:01,004 --> 00:22:02,911 - Hello. - Rory. It's your grandfather. 479 00:22:03,086 --> 00:22:05,550 - Hey, Grandpa. - He did that on purpose. 480 00:22:05,750 --> 00:22:08,339 - I'd like to discuss tomorrow's meeting. - Okay. 481 00:22:08,538 --> 00:22:11,207 - I was thinking that we should relocate. - Midtown? 482 00:22:11,411 --> 00:22:12,842 - Here. - Your house? 483 00:22:12,993 --> 00:22:15,820 It'll be more comfortable, with infinitely better snacks. 484 00:22:16,032 --> 00:22:18,746 - Yeah, that sounds great. - Wonderful, I'll call the group. 485 00:22:18,946 --> 00:22:22,819 Okay, then I guess I'll see you tomorrow. Bye. 486 00:22:23,067 --> 00:22:24,065 What did he want? 487 00:22:24,191 --> 00:22:26,860 He wanted to move the location of our meeting to his house... 488 00:22:27,064 --> 00:22:28,062 and to cost you $5. 489 00:22:28,188 --> 00:22:30,935 That's going well, Grandpa doing that thing with you at school? 490 00:22:31,143 --> 00:22:32,778 Yeah, I think he's having fun with it. 491 00:22:32,933 --> 00:22:35,079 See? Did your brilliant mother call it or what? 492 00:22:35,264 --> 00:22:36,262 Yes, she did. 493 00:22:36,388 --> 00:22:39,057 You're damn lucky to have that woman in your life. 494 00:22:39,260 --> 00:22:41,327 It's whispered in my ear every night. 495 00:22:41,508 --> 00:22:43,892 You won't let me write it in your underwear anymore. 496 00:22:44,089 --> 00:22:46,042 Check the machine so I can erase the messages. 497 00:22:46,213 --> 00:22:47,246 Right. 498 00:22:51,790 --> 00:22:54,584 Hi, it's me. It's 4:00. Call me when you get home. 499 00:22:55,995 --> 00:22:58,709 Hey, it's 4:30. I'm home. Call me. 500 00:22:59,742 --> 00:23:02,172 4:45. Where are you? I'll try paging you. 501 00:23:03,405 --> 00:23:05,835 5:30. Did you get mypage? Call with the answer. 502 00:23:06,028 --> 00:23:07,254 They are not all from him. 503 00:23:07,401 --> 00:23:09,434 I totally forgot you were getting home at 6:00. 504 00:23:09,608 --> 00:23:12,038 And yet, oddly, after remembering that information... 505 00:23:12,230 --> 00:23:15,659 It's 5:45 and I just thought I'd see if you got home early. 506 00:23:15,894 --> 00:23:17,564 That boy would make a good drinking game. 507 00:23:17,725 --> 00:23:19,554 This is crazy. Ten messages? 508 00:23:19,723 --> 00:23:22,358 Plus the four I took before I stopped answering the phone. 509 00:23:22,554 --> 00:23:23,552 Right. 510 00:23:23,678 --> 00:23:26,233 Honey, ease up on that love potion you've been giving him... 511 00:23:26,426 --> 00:23:29,333 or he's gonna start showing up at David Letterman's house soon. 512 00:23:29,548 --> 00:23:31,217 - What's the matter? - 14 messages. 513 00:23:31,379 --> 00:23:33,525 - Yeah, so, it's a little... - It's a little too much. 514 00:23:33,711 --> 00:23:35,221 You guys fighting or something? 515 00:23:35,375 --> 00:23:36,488 What are you talking about? 516 00:23:36,624 --> 00:23:38,657 Did something happen to set off the phone craze? 517 00:23:38,831 --> 00:23:41,056 No, everything's been fine. Everything's been calm. 518 00:23:41,245 --> 00:23:42,641 No more incidents. I don't get it. 519 00:23:42,785 --> 00:23:45,897 If I had to guess, I would say he's feeling insecure about something. 520 00:23:46,116 --> 00:23:47,467 - Why? - Rory. 521 00:23:47,614 --> 00:23:51,202 But I spend every free moment with him. I call him, I page him... 522 00:23:51,445 --> 00:23:53,512 - You've been good. - Nothing seems to be enough. 523 00:23:53,692 --> 00:23:55,884 Nothing seems to make things normal again. 524 00:23:56,065 --> 00:23:57,063 Give it some time. 525 00:23:57,188 --> 00:23:58,983 I just want things to be the way they were. 526 00:23:59,146 --> 00:24:00,702 Honey, relationships are hard. 527 00:24:00,852 --> 00:24:04,964 Sometimes you go through a weird patch and things get funky for a little while. 528 00:24:05,223 --> 00:24:08,608 But just give it a chance. Ride it out. Things will calm down again. 529 00:24:08,845 --> 00:24:10,038 I hope so. 530 00:24:10,427 --> 00:24:12,062 I'm gonna erase the messages. 531 00:24:13,091 --> 00:24:14,601 [Laughing] 532 00:24:14,756 --> 00:24:16,743 Stop that. Stop making me laugh. 533 00:24:17,712 --> 00:24:19,382 You are trying to kill me. 534 00:24:19,584 --> 00:24:22,969 You're making me laugh myself to death so you can get away with a crime. 535 00:24:23,206 --> 00:24:25,762 - Your mind is evil. - Your soul is empty. 536 00:24:25,954 --> 00:24:28,226 - Do you want some coffee? - Yes, darling, thank you. 537 00:24:28,410 --> 00:24:29,842 I'll be right back. 538 00:24:30,409 --> 00:24:33,316 - Hello, Blue Eyes. - Hi, Giselle. How was lunch? 539 00:24:34,238 --> 00:24:36,271 - Champagne, caviar. The usual. - Sure. 540 00:24:36,444 --> 00:24:40,395 Then came mounds of pasta with terrible things in it. It was perfect. 541 00:24:40,649 --> 00:24:42,841 You seem to be having a wonderful time. 542 00:24:43,021 --> 00:24:45,452 I am. I will miss him so much when I go home. 543 00:24:45,644 --> 00:24:48,994 But thank goodness, he will have an extra five pounds to remember me by... 544 00:24:49,224 --> 00:24:52,177 after eating all my pasta today, that dirty, thieving boy. 545 00:24:52,388 --> 00:24:55,136 - Michel ate pasta? - Yes, Michel loves pasta. 546 00:24:55,344 --> 00:24:57,377 - He eats it all the time. - Not around us. 547 00:24:57,549 --> 00:24:59,503 Here it's all no-carb, low-cal. 548 00:24:59,673 --> 00:25:01,979 "Let me see if I can eat less than the lab rats do." 549 00:25:02,171 --> 00:25:03,965 - Lab rats? - Better not explained. 550 00:25:04,127 --> 00:25:07,273 Anyway, I'm glad you got him eating pasta. He seems really happy. 551 00:25:07,499 --> 00:25:08,726 Coffee. 552 00:25:11,995 --> 00:25:14,345 - This is horrible. - You will drink it and like it. 553 00:25:14,534 --> 00:25:16,646 - You are a curse. - Let's go shop. 554 00:25:16,823 --> 00:25:18,935 Yes, let's go buy something completely useless... 555 00:25:19,113 --> 00:25:21,748 - and pay way too much money for it. - I love it. 556 00:25:21,945 --> 00:25:23,659 [Saying goodbye in French] 557 00:25:24,234 --> 00:25:25,710 That is so wrong. 558 00:25:26,814 --> 00:25:28,643 We should have waited for Paris. 559 00:25:28,812 --> 00:25:31,606 She's the one who threw a fit about leaving no later than 3:10. 560 00:25:31,810 --> 00:25:34,274 She could be standing outside the school, waiting for us. 561 00:25:34,474 --> 00:25:36,939 - She has my cell number. - I thought you lost your phone. 562 00:25:37,138 --> 00:25:38,171 I did. 563 00:25:38,803 --> 00:25:40,518 We'll call her when we get inside. 564 00:25:40,677 --> 00:25:42,630 Tell her I wanted to wait, okay? 565 00:25:43,799 --> 00:25:44,945 - Paris. - Hey. 566 00:25:45,089 --> 00:25:47,122 You're right on time. Come on in. 567 00:25:47,754 --> 00:25:48,822 Okay. 568 00:25:48,961 --> 00:25:51,106 RICHARD: In the dining room, everyone. 569 00:25:53,207 --> 00:25:54,240 Well. 570 00:25:54,372 --> 00:25:55,370 Welcome, everyone... 571 00:25:55,497 --> 00:25:59,120 to the first official board meeting of the Style Aid Corporation. 572 00:25:59,451 --> 00:26:01,757 Will everyone please take a seat? 573 00:26:02,823 --> 00:26:04,458 I feel like Ivan Boesky. 574 00:26:04,613 --> 00:26:08,043 Rory, you are group leader, which translates into chairman of the board... 575 00:26:08,276 --> 00:26:10,150 which means you sit at the head of the table. 576 00:26:10,317 --> 00:26:13,303 - But that's where you sit. - Not today. Come on. 577 00:26:14,937 --> 00:26:17,810 At this point, I would like to turn the meeting over to Paris... 578 00:26:18,018 --> 00:26:20,891 who will bring us up to date on our latest development. Paris. 579 00:26:21,098 --> 00:26:22,324 Thank you, Richard. 580 00:26:22,472 --> 00:26:25,266 First, let me say that I'm glad to see you all here today... 581 00:26:25,469 --> 00:26:28,854 at the beginning of what I think is going to be a very exciting experiment. 582 00:26:29,090 --> 00:26:31,316 Does she have the baseball bat in her hands? 583 00:26:31,505 --> 00:26:35,331 I'd like everyone to turn to Page 1 in your presentation booklets. 584 00:26:35,585 --> 00:26:37,697 We haven't gotten to the pencil part yet. 585 00:26:37,875 --> 00:26:39,306 Sorry. 586 00:26:39,873 --> 00:26:42,508 Ladies and gentlemen, I give you... 587 00:26:43,494 --> 00:26:45,719 the Rx 2002. 588 00:26:45,908 --> 00:26:47,815 - Nice. - Very nice. 589 00:26:47,990 --> 00:26:51,772 Listed in front of you are all the contents contained in the Rx 2002... 590 00:26:52,028 --> 00:26:54,379 plus the additional style options, 12 in all. 591 00:26:54,567 --> 00:26:58,315 Every one of them waterproof, fireproof, and comes with a five-year warranty. 592 00:26:58,564 --> 00:27:01,437 Which is longer than most of your high-school careers. 593 00:27:01,644 --> 00:27:03,234 He is funny. 594 00:27:03,392 --> 00:27:06,663 There's also a deluxe model with extra features... 595 00:27:06,889 --> 00:27:10,477 designed to personalize your kit even more specifically for your needs. 596 00:27:10,719 --> 00:27:14,104 There will be a snap-in CD case which can hold up to 10 CDs. 597 00:27:14,340 --> 00:27:15,737 There's a lighted vanity mirror... 598 00:27:15,880 --> 00:27:18,708 and a divided compartment for makeup and knickknacks... 599 00:27:18,920 --> 00:27:21,827 a picture frame, and a hidden mini-vault for valuables... 600 00:27:22,042 --> 00:27:23,711 which can be locked for safety. 601 00:27:23,873 --> 00:27:25,979 Terrific idea, Richard, really. Top-notch. 602 00:27:25,991 --> 00:27:26,905 Thank you, Paris. 603 00:27:27,121 --> 00:27:29,313 This is really amazing. I want one of these. 604 00:27:29,493 --> 00:27:32,957 Exactly the point. Let's check in with our marketing department. 605 00:27:33,198 --> 00:27:35,072 Madeline, Louise, what have you got for us? 606 00:27:35,238 --> 00:27:38,304 Okay, first, we go for the obvious. Magazines. 607 00:27:38,527 --> 00:27:40,833 You know, Teen, Young Miss, Seventeen. 608 00:27:41,024 --> 00:27:43,738 Spin and Rolling Stone, especially to hit the guys. 609 00:27:43,939 --> 00:27:46,732 I hear that Jane magazine also has a young, hip following. 610 00:27:46,936 --> 00:27:48,730 How do you know about Jane magazine? 611 00:27:48,892 --> 00:27:50,323 I have my ways, young lady. 612 00:27:50,474 --> 00:27:52,620 We should also place them in certain mall stores. 613 00:27:52,806 --> 00:27:54,634 I think we should go straight to the source. 614 00:27:54,804 --> 00:27:55,872 - The schools? - Why not? 615 00:27:56,010 --> 00:27:57,680 School bulletin-boards. Websites. 616 00:27:57,842 --> 00:28:00,635 You can set up tables at football games and pep rallies. 617 00:28:00,839 --> 00:28:03,508 - How is everyone doing here? - Just fine, Emily. 618 00:28:03,712 --> 00:28:05,665 Good. Is there enough food? 619 00:28:05,834 --> 00:28:07,311 Yes, there is plenty of food. 620 00:28:07,458 --> 00:28:09,253 What about ice cream? Would anyone like... 621 00:28:09,415 --> 00:28:12,447 Emily, we're in the middle of a business meeting. 622 00:28:13,495 --> 00:28:16,844 I'm very sorry. Go back to your business meeting. 623 00:28:17,158 --> 00:28:19,304 I think your projections... 624 00:28:19,489 --> 00:28:20,999 - He's smiling. - I know! 625 00:28:21,154 --> 00:28:23,187 He's smiling, and there's no oil on the carpet. 626 00:28:23,361 --> 00:28:24,632 - Life is good. - Yes, it is. 627 00:28:24,776 --> 00:28:26,571 Emily, please. 628 00:28:26,899 --> 00:28:28,489 I'm going. 629 00:28:28,648 --> 00:28:30,793 Richard, do you have the third-year projections? 630 00:28:30,978 --> 00:28:33,613 Yes, Paris, I do. I have them right here. 631 00:28:45,757 --> 00:28:47,982 Dean. How's it going? 632 00:28:48,670 --> 00:28:51,384 - Just washing Rory's car. - I can see that. 633 00:28:52,043 --> 00:28:53,916 I came by to see her and she wasn't here... 634 00:28:54,082 --> 00:28:55,751 so I was just gonna wait on the porch... 635 00:28:55,914 --> 00:28:58,742 but then I noticed her car looked dirty, I thought I'd wash it. 636 00:28:58,952 --> 00:29:02,064 Sometimes things can get on your car. Like dirt, certain kinds of sap. 637 00:29:02,283 --> 00:29:04,633 They get into your paint. It's really hard to get off. 638 00:29:04,822 --> 00:29:07,536 Even water spots. After it rains, they can be a real problem. 639 00:29:07,736 --> 00:29:09,770 - Okay. Would you like a soda? - No, I'm fine. 640 00:29:09,942 --> 00:29:13,008 Put the squirting-water thing down and come in the kitchen. 641 00:29:13,231 --> 00:29:16,263 Squirting thing down. That's it. Come on. 642 00:29:19,559 --> 00:29:23,068 I really didn't mean to bother you. I can wait outside until Rory gets home. 643 00:29:23,306 --> 00:29:26,099 Honey, Rory's working on her school project today. 644 00:29:27,051 --> 00:29:31,276 Yeah. I guess I forgot. I mean, she must have told me that she... 645 00:29:32,047 --> 00:29:34,431 - I'm sorry. I forgot. - That's okay. 646 00:29:34,712 --> 00:29:38,221 - I'll just go. - No, come here. Sit down for a sec. 647 00:29:43,953 --> 00:29:45,146 Are you all right? 648 00:29:45,285 --> 00:29:48,795 Yeah, fine, I just don't remember Rory telling me about her studying today. 649 00:29:49,032 --> 00:29:50,702 I swear I wouldn't have come over. 650 00:29:50,864 --> 00:29:52,771 Can I maybe give you a little advice? 651 00:29:52,945 --> 00:29:54,614 - Sure. - Okay. 652 00:29:55,401 --> 00:29:58,750 First, I just want to tell you I think you are a great guy. 653 00:29:58,981 --> 00:30:00,616 You're so good to Rory. 654 00:30:00,771 --> 00:30:03,235 Even though I hoped she'd be the one girl in the world... 655 00:30:03,435 --> 00:30:07,023 who wouldn't look at a boy until she was 38, I'm really glad she found you. 656 00:30:07,265 --> 00:30:08,263 Thanks. 657 00:30:08,389 --> 00:30:11,262 I know things have been a little off between you two lately. 658 00:30:11,469 --> 00:30:13,422 - Did she say that? - No. I'm saying that. 659 00:30:13,592 --> 00:30:16,544 I can see it. And, by the way, I get it. 660 00:30:17,047 --> 00:30:21,237 Sometimes when things are out of whack, it freaks us out a little... 661 00:30:21,544 --> 00:30:25,007 and makes us feel like we're losing something that's really important... 662 00:30:25,248 --> 00:30:26,520 and that scares us even more... 663 00:30:26,664 --> 00:30:29,378 so we try to hold on to whatever it is we think we're losing. 664 00:30:29,577 --> 00:30:33,404 And sometimes we hold on a little too hard. 665 00:30:33,657 --> 00:30:34,725 Too hard? 666 00:30:34,864 --> 00:30:38,487 Like "calling 10 times in a three-hour period" too hard. 667 00:30:38,736 --> 00:30:39,848 Fourteen times. 668 00:30:39,985 --> 00:30:43,290 Okay, see, I was gonna let you slide, but an honest man, I like that. 669 00:30:43,523 --> 00:30:45,318 You think I'm holding on too hard to Rory? 670 00:30:45,480 --> 00:30:46,706 I don't think you mean to. 671 00:30:46,853 --> 00:30:50,078 - You think I'm losing her? - I think you think you are. 672 00:30:50,308 --> 00:30:52,614 I just feel like nothing I do is... 673 00:30:53,098 --> 00:30:55,448 I just want things back the way they used to be. 674 00:30:55,637 --> 00:30:58,783 - I know you do. And they can be. - How? 675 00:30:59,009 --> 00:31:01,598 I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes... 676 00:31:01,798 --> 00:31:05,943 giving people a little bit of space is actually the best thing to do. 677 00:31:06,211 --> 00:31:07,925 - Space? - Just a little. 678 00:31:08,084 --> 00:31:10,151 Like what? Don't call her? Don't see her? 679 00:31:10,332 --> 00:31:14,000 No. Just let her breathe. Let her relax. 680 00:31:14,578 --> 00:31:16,485 Let her come to you for a change. 681 00:31:16,660 --> 00:31:19,090 You're not telling me this to get rid of me, are you? 682 00:31:19,282 --> 00:31:21,269 Please! If I was trying to get rid of you... 683 00:31:21,446 --> 00:31:24,081 I would've started with, "Let me tell you about my family." 684 00:31:24,277 --> 00:31:26,661 I'm not telling you this to get rid of you. 685 00:31:26,858 --> 00:31:30,640 I'm telling you because I think it might help things between you guys. 686 00:31:30,896 --> 00:31:32,214 Just try it. 687 00:31:32,353 --> 00:31:35,783 If it doesn't work, I promise, you can wash my car, too. 688 00:31:36,016 --> 00:31:37,049 Okay. 689 00:31:38,015 --> 00:31:40,888 - Do you want a soda? - No, thanks. I'm gonna go. 690 00:31:45,175 --> 00:31:47,287 Don't tell Rory I was here, okay? 691 00:31:47,464 --> 00:31:51,087 I'm just sitting here at the table, talking to myself. Again. 692 00:31:51,336 --> 00:31:53,323 - Thanks. - Bye, Dean. 693 00:31:59,870 --> 00:32:02,743 You know what? Forget it! If that's how you run your business... 694 00:32:02,950 --> 00:32:05,062 I deserve this for picking you in the first place! 695 00:32:05,239 --> 00:32:06,466 I hate you! 696 00:32:06,655 --> 00:32:07,688 Hey? 697 00:32:07,820 --> 00:32:09,966 Okay, new plan for the invites. 698 00:32:10,152 --> 00:32:13,581 We're getting married May 15, 4:00, front lawn. Pass it on. 699 00:32:13,815 --> 00:32:17,085 That's it. Word of mouth. They used it for the Revolutionary War. 700 00:32:17,312 --> 00:32:19,776 Who the hell am I to poo-poo history, I ask you? 701 00:32:19,976 --> 00:32:21,725 What the hell is wrong with you? 702 00:32:21,891 --> 00:32:24,003 - With me? - Yes, you. Are you out of your mind? 703 00:32:24,181 --> 00:32:25,259 What are you talking about? 704 00:32:25,387 --> 00:32:28,500 Why in God's name would you tell my mother that I do not eat carbs? 705 00:32:28,718 --> 00:32:31,784 - Because you don't. - That is private information about me. 706 00:32:32,007 --> 00:32:34,596 Everybody in Stars Hollow knows you don't eat carbs. 707 00:32:34,795 --> 00:32:36,828 - So what? - Calm down. Have some toast. 708 00:32:37,002 --> 00:32:39,750 Do not talk to my mother ever again. Do you understand me? 709 00:32:39,957 --> 00:32:43,148 I don't understand. You and your mother seem crazy about each other. 710 00:32:43,371 --> 00:32:45,960 I assumed, since you gave up carbs a year ago, she knew. 711 00:32:46,161 --> 00:32:47,678 You know what happens when you assume. 712 00:32:47,825 --> 00:32:48,823 What? 713 00:32:48,949 --> 00:32:51,663 Something about a donkey. It's a stupid American phrase! 714 00:32:51,864 --> 00:32:54,771 You and your mother seem to have the perfect relationship. 715 00:32:54,986 --> 00:32:58,415 Yes. Because I tell her nothing. We keep all subjects light and fluffy. 716 00:32:58,649 --> 00:33:02,555 We talk about clothes, food, Posh Spice and David Beckham, and that is all. 717 00:33:02,812 --> 00:33:04,640 Nothing of value. Nothing of substance. 718 00:33:04,810 --> 00:33:05,808 I'm sorry. 719 00:33:05,934 --> 00:33:08,045 Now she knows I've been hiding something from her. 720 00:33:08,223 --> 00:33:09,501 Suddenly she's asking questions. 721 00:33:09,638 --> 00:33:11,910 Why did I leave France at 18? Where do I go at night? 722 00:33:12,095 --> 00:33:14,559 Who are my friends? What do they do? Where do they live? 723 00:33:14,759 --> 00:33:17,427 Why have I chosen this career? On and on. It never ends. 724 00:33:17,631 --> 00:33:20,379 I can't stand it. She's a complete pain. She won't stop. 725 00:33:20,586 --> 00:33:24,368 I took a six-hour bath last night just to escape the incessant nagging. 726 00:33:24,625 --> 00:33:26,578 You did this to me! 727 00:33:26,748 --> 00:33:29,938 You turned my Giselle into a mother, and I hate you for it! 728 00:33:30,161 --> 00:33:32,194 I hate you very much! 729 00:33:34,907 --> 00:33:37,212 So, feel better now? 730 00:33:37,405 --> 00:33:38,995 Yeah, I do. Thanks. 731 00:33:41,693 --> 00:33:44,123 I've swept the room, and I have to tell you, all sad. 732 00:33:44,315 --> 00:33:45,313 I think we're a lock. 733 00:33:45,439 --> 00:33:47,630 I actually thought the locker alarm was pretty good. 734 00:33:47,812 --> 00:33:49,641 No one even looks when a car alarm goes off. 735 00:33:49,810 --> 00:33:51,877 How effective is a locker alarm going to be? 736 00:33:52,058 --> 00:33:54,408 Nope. I feel it. We are it. 737 00:33:54,847 --> 00:33:55,914 What's the word? 738 00:33:56,054 --> 00:33:58,962 Every single idea in this room is completely worthless. 739 00:33:59,176 --> 00:34:00,925 There's a lot of wasted cardboard in here. 740 00:34:01,092 --> 00:34:02,840 - We are going to win. - Yes, we are. 741 00:34:03,006 --> 00:34:05,799 Okay, the two of you need to take a timeout. 742 00:34:06,003 --> 00:34:08,672 - Richard, hello. - Hanlin, good to see you. 743 00:34:08,876 --> 00:34:10,227 What are you doing here? 744 00:34:10,375 --> 00:34:13,998 I'm actually advising Rory on her business project. The Rx 2002. 745 00:34:14,246 --> 00:34:17,040 - That's wonderful. You look great. - I feel great. 746 00:34:17,243 --> 00:34:20,389 - We don't see you at the club that much. - I've been very busy lately. 747 00:34:20,615 --> 00:34:23,443 - Did I hear correctly? Did you retire? - Right before Christmas. 748 00:34:23,654 --> 00:34:26,528 So it's true. Biddy and I couldn't believe it when we heard that. 749 00:34:26,734 --> 00:34:28,131 A man can't work forever. 750 00:34:28,274 --> 00:34:31,102 No, that's true. I just can't picture you retired. 751 00:34:31,313 --> 00:34:33,778 It's been wonderful lately. Best move I've ever made. 752 00:34:33,977 --> 00:34:35,726 It's given me time to do wonderful things. 753 00:34:35,893 --> 00:34:38,357 That does sound nice. What kinds of things are you doing? 754 00:34:38,556 --> 00:34:39,908 Well, this. 755 00:34:40,056 --> 00:34:41,884 There you go! 756 00:34:42,054 --> 00:34:45,483 Unfortunately, some of us aren't living the good life quite yet. 757 00:34:45,717 --> 00:34:47,988 I've got to get back. It's been wonderful seeing you. 758 00:34:48,173 --> 00:34:50,523 - Let's have dinner soon. - I would like that very much. 759 00:34:50,712 --> 00:34:53,620 - I'll have Biddy give Em a call. - You do that. 760 00:34:54,417 --> 00:34:57,403 Did you see the hose-hook idea over at Table 5? 761 00:34:57,623 --> 00:34:59,530 A hook on your belt for your garden hose. 762 00:34:59,704 --> 00:35:01,816 There's a Buster Keaton routine waiting to happen. 763 00:35:01,993 --> 00:35:03,220 How are we doing? 764 00:35:03,367 --> 00:35:06,274 Paris is practicing spiking the football and doing a back flip. 765 00:35:06,490 --> 00:35:09,794 Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen. All the projects have now been reviewed. 766 00:35:10,028 --> 00:35:11,061 Here we go. 767 00:35:11,194 --> 00:35:14,782 Before we announce the winner, I must commend everyone for their fine work. 768 00:35:15,023 --> 00:35:18,453 There are many good ideas here today. It makes me proud. 769 00:35:18,686 --> 00:35:20,038 Move it along, padre. 770 00:35:20,185 --> 00:35:22,411 Now I'd like to announce the winner. 771 00:35:22,600 --> 00:35:25,825 Table 10. Miss Chester's class with the locker alarm. 772 00:35:26,055 --> 00:35:28,008 I don't understand. How's that possible? 773 00:35:28,178 --> 00:35:31,403 This is so lame. That alarm doesn't even work. I was just over there. 774 00:35:31,632 --> 00:35:32,859 This is ludicrous. 775 00:35:33,007 --> 00:35:35,357 - Grandpa, it doesn't matter. - It certainly does matter. 776 00:35:35,546 --> 00:35:39,248 You've put in an extraordinary amount of time and effort and thought into this. 777 00:35:39,500 --> 00:35:41,010 - It deserved to win. - Yeah. 778 00:35:41,166 --> 00:35:42,881 I wanted to win, too, but we didn't. 779 00:35:43,040 --> 00:35:45,629 - I'm going to talk to the headmaster. - I wish you wouldn't. 780 00:35:45,828 --> 00:35:50,291 You were robbed, Rory, and I'm not gonna sit back and simply watch it happen. 781 00:35:51,240 --> 00:35:53,795 Hanlin, good. I want a word with you. 782 00:35:53,987 --> 00:35:56,895 - Is something wrong? - This contest is a disgrace! 783 00:35:57,109 --> 00:35:58,222 I beg your pardon? 784 00:35:58,358 --> 00:35:59,708 I've been in the business world... 785 00:35:59,732 --> 00:36:00,873 - for 35 years. - I know this. 786 00:36:00,897 --> 00:36:04,406 And in those 35 years, I've seen ideas come and go. 787 00:36:04,644 --> 00:36:07,790 And I've learned a few things about what flies and what doesn't. 788 00:36:08,017 --> 00:36:09,731 - I'm sure you have. - I am telling you... 789 00:36:09,889 --> 00:36:11,559 that out there, in the real world... 790 00:36:11,721 --> 00:36:14,833 there is no way that a locker alarm that doesn't even work properly... 791 00:36:15,051 --> 00:36:16,721 would be a viable business investment. 792 00:36:16,882 --> 00:36:19,313 We're not in the real world. We are in a school. 793 00:36:19,505 --> 00:36:22,219 A school that should be training children for the real world. 794 00:36:22,420 --> 00:36:24,487 - Calm down. - I demand a recount! 795 00:36:24,667 --> 00:36:28,256 Very well. I just recounted. The alarm still wins. 796 00:36:28,497 --> 00:36:31,722 Your project was very good. It was definitely in the running. 797 00:36:31,952 --> 00:36:33,065 You should be proud. 798 00:36:33,201 --> 00:36:36,426 This is not my project! This is their project. The children's project. 799 00:36:36,656 --> 00:36:37,724 - Really? - Yes! 800 00:36:37,863 --> 00:36:40,327 This has nothing to do with me! It's for the children! 801 00:36:40,528 --> 00:36:44,593 But they're not the ones causing the public scene right now. You are. 802 00:36:53,807 --> 00:36:55,681 It was awful. He looked so upset. 803 00:36:55,847 --> 00:36:58,277 His face was turning red and he was practically shaking. 804 00:36:58,470 --> 00:37:00,457 Did you notice when he gets mad he gets taller? 805 00:37:00,634 --> 00:37:02,269 I don't know how but he actually grows! 806 00:37:02,424 --> 00:37:05,410 The day I told him I was pregnant, 24 feet tall. Freaked the birds. 807 00:37:05,630 --> 00:37:07,822 - I'm upset here. - Honey, you did nothing. 808 00:37:08,002 --> 00:37:10,353 You went to your grandfather who you greatly admire... 809 00:37:10,542 --> 00:37:13,574 and actually like hanging out with, to ask for his help and advice. 810 00:37:13,789 --> 00:37:14,947 That's lovely and thoughtful. 811 00:37:15,080 --> 00:37:16,272 Please help me out tonight. 812 00:37:16,411 --> 00:37:19,363 No mention of work, or Chilton, or school, or retirement. 813 00:37:19,575 --> 00:37:22,084 Nothing but politics and religion. Got it. 814 00:37:22,281 --> 00:37:23,598 - Hello, girls. - Hi, Mom. 815 00:37:23,738 --> 00:37:25,487 - Hi, Grandma. - Come in. 816 00:37:28,234 --> 00:37:31,380 Dinner's almost ready. Richard, the girls are here. 817 00:37:31,814 --> 00:37:33,041 Richard? 818 00:37:33,853 --> 00:37:35,841 He came home today, didn't say a word... 819 00:37:36,018 --> 00:37:37,926 stomped off to his study, slammed the door. 820 00:37:38,099 --> 00:37:39,689 He's been holed up in there ever since. 821 00:37:39,848 --> 00:37:41,205 I can't even get him to answer me. 822 00:37:41,347 --> 00:37:43,254 - Are you sure he's still in there? - Of course. 823 00:37:43,428 --> 00:37:45,892 The door's right there. I would have seen if he came out. 824 00:37:46,092 --> 00:37:47,567 - Sorry. - Not everyone leaves this house... 825 00:37:47,591 --> 00:37:50,339 by climbing out the window and jumping into a waiting hot rod. 826 00:37:50,546 --> 00:37:52,897 - Someone should talk to him. - I don't know what to do. 827 00:37:53,087 --> 00:37:54,044 What happened today? 828 00:37:54,056 --> 00:37:56,039 Things didn't go well at the business fair. 829 00:37:56,249 --> 00:37:57,600 - What happened? - It was terrible. 830 00:37:57,624 --> 00:38:00,372 The 10th graders staged a hostile takeover of the 11th graders. 831 00:38:00,579 --> 00:38:02,453 Our project didn't win. Grandpa took it badly. 832 00:38:02,619 --> 00:38:06,401 I am at my wit's end. If that man is going to fall apart over a school project... 833 00:38:06,656 --> 00:38:09,291 - It's a weird time for him. - I feel awful. 834 00:38:09,488 --> 00:38:11,872 - Maybe he should go talk to somebody. - Like whom? 835 00:38:12,069 --> 00:38:13,739 Like a psychiatrist. 836 00:38:13,900 --> 00:38:15,535 - What? - Maybe it would help. 837 00:38:15,690 --> 00:38:17,563 We do not go to psychiatrists. 838 00:38:17,730 --> 00:38:19,842 Mom, there's nothing wrong with getting help. 839 00:38:20,020 --> 00:38:22,689 Lorelai Gilmore, are you seriously suggesting... 840 00:38:22,892 --> 00:38:26,322 that your father go to a complete stranger and talk about his personal life? 841 00:38:26,555 --> 00:38:27,827 Lots of people swear by it. 842 00:38:27,970 --> 00:38:30,526 Yes. Disturbed people. Deviants. 843 00:38:30,718 --> 00:38:34,625 People with multiple personalities who see things and hear dogs talking... 844 00:38:34,881 --> 00:38:38,504 and roam the streets talking to themselves and licking parking meters. 845 00:38:38,753 --> 00:38:42,455 Next thing you know, you'll be suggesting I go to a psychiatrist. 846 00:38:42,707 --> 00:38:44,774 Too many comebacks. I cannot pick. 847 00:38:44,955 --> 00:38:47,669 - Richard? Is that you? - Of course it's me. 848 00:38:48,119 --> 00:38:50,992 Rory, you're here. Wonderful! Hello, Lorelai. 849 00:38:51,241 --> 00:38:53,512 I am starving. What's for dinner? 850 00:38:54,071 --> 00:38:56,899 What's for dinner? What do you mean, what's for dinner? 851 00:38:57,110 --> 00:38:59,211 I thought the question was relatively clear, 852 00:38:59,223 --> 00:39:01,097 but I'd be glad to rephrase it for you. 853 00:39:01,356 --> 00:39:05,138 What sort of food products will appear on various plates this evening? 854 00:39:05,395 --> 00:39:09,096 You come home in a huff, then you lock yourself in that study all afternoon... 855 00:39:09,349 --> 00:39:12,415 I had a lot of thinking to do. A lot of thinking. 856 00:39:13,096 --> 00:39:15,163 - I owe that to you, young lady. - I'm sorry. 857 00:39:15,343 --> 00:39:18,057 - You should certainly not be sorry. - Richard, what... 858 00:39:18,258 --> 00:39:20,847 Put that roll down and explain yourself. 859 00:39:21,921 --> 00:39:24,953 This whole week, this whole experience with Rory... 860 00:39:25,167 --> 00:39:28,597 and the locker first-aid kit... That is a damn good idea, by the way... 861 00:39:28,831 --> 00:39:31,659 no matter what those yarn-heads at that school of yours say. 862 00:39:31,870 --> 00:39:34,936 Anyway, this whole week made me realize something: 863 00:39:35,741 --> 00:39:37,536 I don't want to be retired. 864 00:39:37,698 --> 00:39:39,686 - You what? - I don't like it. 865 00:39:40,113 --> 00:39:42,497 - I hate it, as a matter of fact. - But, Dad... 866 00:39:42,694 --> 00:39:46,043 It's boring. I have absolutely no idea what to do with myself. 867 00:39:46,274 --> 00:39:49,862 Frankly, I am tired of trying to find something to fill up my time. 868 00:39:50,104 --> 00:39:52,295 - So what are you going to do? - I'm going to work. 869 00:39:52,476 --> 00:39:55,145 - Are you asking for your job back? - God, no. 870 00:39:55,348 --> 00:39:59,380 No, I have decided to go into business for myself. 871 00:39:59,636 --> 00:40:00,783 - Wow. - What? 872 00:40:00,927 --> 00:40:02,641 - Cool. - It is cool, isn't it? 873 00:40:02,800 --> 00:40:05,435 - What are you going to do? - I'm not sure yet. 874 00:40:05,631 --> 00:40:08,300 Perhaps I'll consult, maybe take on a partner. 875 00:40:08,503 --> 00:40:10,173 - Maybe I'll even teach. - What? 876 00:40:10,335 --> 00:40:13,401 - You don't have to say it like that. - Sorry. What? 877 00:40:14,081 --> 00:40:17,306 I think 35 years of experience will qualify me... 878 00:40:17,537 --> 00:40:20,523 to teach a course or two at that local business college of yours. 879 00:40:20,742 --> 00:40:23,297 My God. It's Who's The Boss? The Later Years. 880 00:40:23,489 --> 00:40:26,714 - Richard, are you serious about this? - As a heart attack. 881 00:40:26,945 --> 00:40:29,772 I haven't felt this good in a very long time, Emily. 882 00:40:29,983 --> 00:40:31,493 I have the buzz. 883 00:40:32,190 --> 00:40:35,414 - And I owe it all to you. - Glad to be of service. 884 00:40:35,645 --> 00:40:36,758 He's going to teach. 885 00:40:36,894 --> 00:40:38,528 - Or consult. - Or consult. 886 00:40:38,683 --> 00:40:41,988 So, licking a parking meter is just around the corner. 887 00:40:44,595 --> 00:40:47,547 - Okay, that dinner was good. - All of Grandma's dinners are good. 888 00:40:47,759 --> 00:40:50,711 - I know, but this one had the rolls. - Those were excellent rolls. 889 00:40:50,923 --> 00:40:53,830 Weren't they? Hot and buttery with that split-top thing. 890 00:40:54,045 --> 00:40:56,600 - I miss the rolls. - She can make more next week. 891 00:40:56,792 --> 00:40:59,257 - That's okay. I got four in my purse. - You do not. 892 00:40:59,456 --> 00:41:01,126 Go ahead and check. 893 00:41:01,953 --> 00:41:03,588 Have you no shame? 894 00:41:04,035 --> 00:41:05,353 Who's that? 895 00:41:07,199 --> 00:41:08,197 It's Dean. 896 00:41:08,323 --> 00:41:10,515 Really? How many pages does that make for today? 897 00:41:10,696 --> 00:41:11,808 Just one. 898 00:41:11,944 --> 00:41:13,454 - You're kidding. - In two days. 899 00:41:13,610 --> 00:41:15,280 - Wow. - I know. 900 00:41:15,442 --> 00:41:18,554 He hasn't called or mysteriously appeared by my side or anything. 901 00:41:18,772 --> 00:41:20,839 - Maybe he's calming down. - I hope so. 902 00:41:21,020 --> 00:41:22,927 I actually got a chance to miss him today. 903 00:41:23,101 --> 00:41:25,247 - That sounds good. - It is good. 904 00:41:25,432 --> 00:41:27,261 You want to grab my cell phone and call him? 905 00:41:27,430 --> 00:41:28,623 No. Tomorrow's fine. 906 00:41:28,763 --> 00:41:31,909 Are you sure? It's early. You guys could hook up for a little while. 907 00:41:32,134 --> 00:41:34,042 - I'm hanging out with Lane tonight. - Lane? 908 00:41:34,215 --> 00:41:37,009 Yeah. We have some serious CD listening to do. 909 00:41:37,213 --> 00:41:39,643 We're way behind on all the Elvis Costello reissues. 910 00:41:39,836 --> 00:41:41,664 I didn't think Lane could hang out past 9:00. 911 00:41:41,834 --> 00:41:44,218 Her mom's at an antique fair in Woodbury until Sunday. 912 00:41:44,415 --> 00:41:47,084 Her grandmother's staying with her, but she's asleep by 6:00. 913 00:41:47,287 --> 00:41:49,796 So we thought we'd be really bad and sneak out to Luke's. 914 00:41:49,993 --> 00:41:52,139 - You're going to Luke's? - Maybe. 915 00:41:52,325 --> 00:41:55,515 Why go to Luke's? I mean, you just had 10 rolls. 916 00:41:55,738 --> 00:41:59,009 No, you did, and I don't even know if we'll go. It's just a maybe. 917 00:41:59,234 --> 00:42:01,142 Okay, you guys have fun. 918 00:42:11,473 --> 00:42:13,063 Okay. See you later. 919 00:42:13,221 --> 00:42:16,651 - Sure you don't want to call Dean? - Nope. Tomorrow's fine. 920 00:42:16,884 --> 00:42:18,713 Yeah. Tomorrow's fine. 921 00:42:46,691 --> 00:42:48,009 Dean? 922 00:42:51,562 --> 00:42:53,469 She likes Jess, doesn't she?