1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:01,773 - Rory? - Living room. 2 00:00:02,073 --> 00:00:04,026 I need your advice on something. 3 00:00:06,902 --> 00:00:09,333 What do you think? Not good? 4 00:00:09,524 --> 00:00:12,114 I'm not sure. Have you tried the arts-and-leisure section? 5 00:00:12,314 --> 00:00:15,108 - I need you to be serious. - You've got a newspaper on your head. 6 00:00:15,312 --> 00:00:17,061 - I know. - And you need me to be serious? 7 00:00:17,226 --> 00:00:20,329 I am trying to figure out veil lengths here. 8 00:00:20,341 --> 00:00:20,815 Sure. 9 00:00:21,432 --> 00:00:25,338 See, I kind of like this shoulder-length, semi-poofy thing like this. 10 00:00:25,595 --> 00:00:27,980 But there's also a longer one that might be interesting. 11 00:00:28,176 --> 00:00:29,209 Longer. Sure. 12 00:00:29,342 --> 00:00:31,330 - And then there's the full-on Diana. - Right. 13 00:00:31,506 --> 00:00:33,857 Which is nice, but it just might be a little... 14 00:00:34,212 --> 00:00:36,086 - You're reading me. - Wait, don't move. 15 00:00:36,419 --> 00:00:37,532 Rory, stop it. 16 00:00:37,668 --> 00:00:39,655 This arms race thing is really getting crazy. 17 00:00:39,833 --> 00:00:43,581 We're having a serious conversation about my life's most important fashion decision. 18 00:00:43,830 --> 00:00:46,181 Why not go to a wedding dress place and try a real veil on? 19 00:00:46,369 --> 00:00:47,721 - No way. - Why? 20 00:00:47,910 --> 00:00:50,182 Too much taffeta. Gives me cotillion flashbacks. 21 00:00:50,366 --> 00:00:54,034 Fine. Could you bend over so I can see what the weather will be like tomorrow? 22 00:00:54,280 --> 00:00:57,551 Actually, I went in one of those places yesterday. 23 00:00:57,777 --> 00:00:59,969 - You did? Which one? - Marry Meme's. 24 00:01:00,150 --> 00:01:03,217 - I see we're going top of the line. - It was horrible! 25 00:01:03,439 --> 00:01:06,472 You need to order your wedding dress the first day of junior high. 26 00:01:06,686 --> 00:01:09,071 And if you haven't, it's off the rack for you, Missy. 27 00:01:09,268 --> 00:01:11,777 I tried on three dresses, one of which gave me a rash. 28 00:01:11,974 --> 00:01:15,324 - Has anyone missed the bustle? I haven't. - It was not that bad. 29 00:01:15,554 --> 00:01:18,825 They all looked wrong. I'll be gross, and all the children will laugh. 30 00:01:19,051 --> 00:01:21,084 Max will realize he's made a horrible mistake. 31 00:01:21,258 --> 00:01:23,972 And then people will walk away, exactly as you're doing now. 32 00:01:24,173 --> 00:01:25,604 - Let's go. - Where? 33 00:01:25,754 --> 00:01:27,025 Wedding dress shopping. 34 00:01:27,170 --> 00:01:28,760 - You're reading. - I'm done. 35 00:01:28,918 --> 00:01:31,144 - You need to see Dean. - He's playing softball. 36 00:01:31,333 --> 00:01:33,002 Your cure for cancer's almost finished. 37 00:01:33,165 --> 00:01:36,470 We'll find the perfect thing for you to wear on your perfect wedding day. 38 00:01:36,704 --> 00:01:38,700 There will be no pointing, mocking, or walking out. 39 00:01:38,869 --> 00:01:40,552 I did not say pointing. Why did you say "pointing"? 40 00:01:40,576 --> 00:01:41,609 - Keys. - Thank You. 41 00:02:38,404 --> 00:02:41,788 Spending the summer at Chilton. Happy, happy, joy, joy. 42 00:02:42,025 --> 00:02:44,819 If I don't improve my French grades, I can kiss Vassar goodbye. 43 00:02:45,023 --> 00:02:48,452 You need to follow a study schedule. I've told you this since second grade. 44 00:02:48,687 --> 00:02:50,243 Which worries both of us. 45 00:02:50,394 --> 00:02:52,620 - Maybe I won't go to college. - You have to go. 46 00:02:52,808 --> 00:02:55,761 - Princess Grace didn't go. - Thank you for the history lesson. 47 00:02:55,972 --> 00:02:57,687 - Take a pill. - Marry rich. 48 00:02:58,303 --> 00:02:59,337 Hey. 49 00:02:59,678 --> 00:03:02,790 - You doing the summer school thing, too? - Yeah. 50 00:03:03,008 --> 00:03:05,075 - What classes are you taking? - Well, I... 51 00:03:05,256 --> 00:03:06,254 [Paris clears throat] 52 00:03:06,755 --> 00:03:09,503 - What? - You're not talking to me. 53 00:03:10,086 --> 00:03:11,084 I'm not? 54 00:03:11,210 --> 00:03:12,800 - Tristin? - PJ Harvey? 55 00:03:13,583 --> 00:03:16,649 I'll look at the board, then you can get back to your conversation. 56 00:03:16,872 --> 00:03:19,302 There's a Rebuilding Together thing going on tomorrow. 57 00:03:19,495 --> 00:03:21,165 They fix up homes for the needy. 58 00:03:21,327 --> 00:03:24,915 It's a total easy gig that looks great on your college transcript. 59 00:03:26,739 --> 00:03:28,612 - Sorry. - Thanks, I'll think about it. 60 00:03:28,779 --> 00:03:30,670 - You wouldn't like it. - 'Cause you'll be there? 61 00:03:30,694 --> 00:03:33,044 - Yes, I'll be there. - I'll think about it. 62 00:03:34,649 --> 00:03:36,523 - You don't want to go. - I'll see. 63 00:03:36,689 --> 00:03:38,165 You don't. It's not you. 64 00:03:38,313 --> 00:03:40,618 I have multiple personalities. It might be one of me. 65 00:03:40,810 --> 00:03:45,035 It's hours of hammering, drilling, and dirt. It's horrible, you'll hate it. 66 00:03:45,307 --> 00:03:49,816 How do you know that I don't spend hours every week hammering and drilling? 67 00:03:50,094 --> 00:03:51,809 And dirt? I love dirt. I collect it. 68 00:03:51,968 --> 00:03:53,603 - You're hilarious. - You're pathetic. 69 00:03:53,759 --> 00:03:55,269 Fine. Forget it. 70 00:03:58,130 --> 00:04:00,435 - Why don't you want me to go? - I don't care if you go. 71 00:04:00,628 --> 00:04:03,297 You just spent a lot of energy trying to convince me not to. 72 00:04:03,500 --> 00:04:05,692 - I'm late for class. - Are you going to be mad... 73 00:04:05,874 --> 00:04:09,303 because you thought I was dating Tristin, even though I wasn't, all your life? 74 00:04:09,537 --> 00:04:11,888 - I have commitments. - You don't see how stupid that is? 75 00:04:12,202 --> 00:04:16,234 Sorry if you thought we had a deep Thelma-and-Louise thing, but we didn't. 76 00:04:16,489 --> 00:04:20,033 - Have it your way but I'm going tomorrow. - Fine, go. See if I care. 77 00:04:20,278 --> 00:04:22,834 - I will. - Great. I hate summer! 78 00:04:29,313 --> 00:04:30,460 Rory? 79 00:04:31,852 --> 00:04:35,157 - Henry. Hi, nice to see you. - You, too. What classes are you taking? 80 00:04:35,391 --> 00:04:37,821 Shakespeare, Physics, Obscure Russian Poetry. 81 00:04:38,014 --> 00:04:41,205 Wow. I'm still trying to get through Trig., but third time's the charm. 82 00:04:41,428 --> 00:04:44,699 - I can help you if you want. - I just may take you up on that. 83 00:04:47,132 --> 00:04:49,641 - Lane's fine. - Good. I haven't talked to her in a while. 84 00:04:49,838 --> 00:04:52,110 - I called once. - And? 85 00:04:52,294 --> 00:04:54,929 Her mother answered. She sounded angry. 86 00:04:55,125 --> 00:04:58,430 - No, that's just Mrs. Kim. - I hung up, 12 times. 87 00:04:58,664 --> 00:05:01,776 On the 13th time, she said she'd have the FBI trace the call... 88 00:05:01,995 --> 00:05:03,152 and have me thrown in prison. 89 00:05:03,285 --> 00:05:06,510 And though I know the punishment for multiple hang-ups isn't prison... 90 00:05:06,740 --> 00:05:09,204 she sounded so capable of doing real damage that I... 91 00:05:09,405 --> 00:05:10,552 Stopped calling? 92 00:05:10,696 --> 00:05:14,284 - Lane probably thinks I forgot about her. - You want me to tell her you haven't? 93 00:05:14,526 --> 00:05:15,843 - That would be good. - Done. 94 00:05:15,983 --> 00:05:18,493 Maybe you could give her my number and she could call me. 95 00:05:18,689 --> 00:05:20,801 - I'll get right on it. - Thanks. 96 00:05:24,435 --> 00:05:27,387 - Thank you. Okay, bye. - Bye. 97 00:05:28,514 --> 00:05:29,707 Henry? 98 00:05:29,972 --> 00:05:31,766 - What? - Your trig. notes. 99 00:05:35,509 --> 00:05:38,178 I think we may have nailed down the problem. 100 00:05:42,294 --> 00:05:45,281 - "Tomorrow I'm going to build a house." - Help build a house. 101 00:05:45,500 --> 00:05:47,931 Did you tell them there's a light bulb in your closet... 102 00:05:48,124 --> 00:05:50,040 that burned out in '97 you still haven't changed? 103 00:05:50,205 --> 00:05:51,238 It's for charity. 104 00:05:52,286 --> 00:05:56,476 Don't those people have enough problems without having you as a contractor? 105 00:05:56,741 --> 00:05:59,773 I'm sure there will be real construction workers there. 106 00:05:59,988 --> 00:06:03,259 I will be assisting and helping out those less fortunate than myself. 107 00:06:03,486 --> 00:06:06,916 I will be getting college credit, and this is the end of this conversation. 108 00:06:07,149 --> 00:06:10,454 You're right, it's a good thing. Nice. Keeps your halo shiny. 109 00:06:10,689 --> 00:06:11,881 Wait. 110 00:06:12,687 --> 00:06:14,436 When are you going to tell them? 111 00:06:14,602 --> 00:06:16,078 - Soon. - When is soon? 112 00:06:16,226 --> 00:06:18,735 When the big hand hits the "S" and the little hand "oon." 113 00:06:18,932 --> 00:06:21,396 You're getting married in three months. Tell them now. 114 00:06:21,596 --> 00:06:24,151 - Ring the bell. - The longer you wait, the harder it'll be. 115 00:06:24,344 --> 00:06:27,013 - Will you please ring the bell? - Tell them before dinner. 116 00:06:27,217 --> 00:06:28,693 I will tell them when I'm ready. 117 00:06:28,840 --> 00:06:30,986 You have to accept that because I'm the mother. 118 00:06:31,171 --> 00:06:33,727 In some cultures, that means you have to do what I say. 119 00:06:33,919 --> 00:06:35,962 If you don't tell them in two weeks, I will. 120 00:06:35,974 --> 00:06:37,269 Apparently not in this one. 121 00:06:37,500 --> 00:06:38,533 Good. 122 00:06:40,081 --> 00:06:44,068 We'll have to eat quickly. Your father has an early flight tomorrow morning. 123 00:06:44,327 --> 00:06:45,440 Oh, I'm good. 124 00:06:45,576 --> 00:06:49,165 Rory's going to build a house tomorrow. I thought it was a little weird, too. 125 00:06:49,406 --> 00:06:51,394 Walk as you babble, please. 126 00:06:51,613 --> 00:06:54,203 Somebody must have scratched the silver. 127 00:06:56,484 --> 00:06:59,154 Bring the bread out, too. And pour the wine, please. 128 00:06:59,357 --> 00:07:00,709 Come on, hurry up. 129 00:07:00,855 --> 00:07:03,411 Yeah, because we don't want our salad to get cold. 130 00:07:03,603 --> 00:07:05,194 Richard, dinner. 131 00:07:05,352 --> 00:07:07,101 - Mom. - Eat. 132 00:07:07,683 --> 00:07:10,034 - Shouldn't we wait for Dad? - Don't worry about him. 133 00:07:10,223 --> 00:07:13,210 He's the one with the early plane. We don't have to go anywhere. 134 00:07:13,429 --> 00:07:15,541 We can stay all night, have a party... 135 00:07:15,718 --> 00:07:19,342 do some Jell-O shots, play Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board. 136 00:07:20,131 --> 00:07:21,483 Pass the bread. 137 00:07:21,631 --> 00:07:23,857 - Grandma, would you like... - Yes, please. 138 00:07:24,045 --> 00:07:26,998 - You started. - You have a 6:00 flight. 139 00:07:27,500 --> 00:07:31,566 - 6:00? Are you sure? - What do you mean? Of course I'm sure. 140 00:07:31,830 --> 00:07:35,180 I checked it three times with your secretary, because I know she's an idiot... 141 00:07:35,411 --> 00:07:37,557 and all three times she told me 6:00. 142 00:07:37,742 --> 00:07:40,855 I wrote it down. I have your ticket right out on the... 143 00:07:41,072 --> 00:07:43,060 - You're teasing me. - Very possible. 144 00:07:43,237 --> 00:07:47,349 - I don't find that amusing, Richard. - Exactly the point of teasing, Emily. 145 00:07:47,692 --> 00:07:49,600 - Hello, Lorelai. - Hello, Father. 146 00:07:50,149 --> 00:07:51,625 - Rory. - Grandpa. 147 00:07:51,772 --> 00:07:55,202 May I speak with you for a moment, please? 148 00:07:56,685 --> 00:07:57,753 Okay. 149 00:08:02,097 --> 00:08:04,209 I wonder what that's all about. 150 00:08:07,260 --> 00:08:09,532 I guess we'll find out later, right? 151 00:08:12,630 --> 00:08:14,856 Hey, whatever happened to Xuxa? 152 00:08:16,752 --> 00:08:20,978 I thought we should touch base, you and I, after that unfortunate incident last week. 153 00:08:21,248 --> 00:08:22,804 You already called me about that. 154 00:08:22,955 --> 00:08:27,464 I know, but I thought taking a moment to once again say to you in person how... 155 00:08:28,201 --> 00:08:30,915 I know, and I appreciate it. 156 00:08:32,239 --> 00:08:33,750 - We've never had a fight. - No. 157 00:08:33,904 --> 00:08:35,699 - This was our first one. - Yes, it was. 158 00:08:35,862 --> 00:08:39,848 - And I must say, I didn't care for it. - Neither did I. 159 00:08:42,023 --> 00:08:44,453 All right. We should go back inside. 160 00:08:46,436 --> 00:08:49,866 - We're fine now, right? - We're fine. 161 00:08:53,847 --> 00:08:55,403 Buck up, Private. 162 00:08:57,094 --> 00:08:59,127 Wait. I wanted to give you something. 163 00:08:59,300 --> 00:09:01,129 - What? - Come on. 164 00:09:02,257 --> 00:09:04,812 - Where are you guys going? - We'll be right there. 165 00:09:05,005 --> 00:09:08,310 Well, hurry, you're missing one hell of a conversation. 166 00:09:10,083 --> 00:09:12,957 - I'm really loving this salad dressing. - I'm glad. 167 00:09:13,164 --> 00:09:14,674 - Lemony. - Yes. 168 00:09:16,328 --> 00:09:19,122 Nothing like a nice salad of lemony goodness. 169 00:09:29,734 --> 00:09:30,767 Mom. 170 00:09:32,232 --> 00:09:34,378 - I have something to tell you. - Yes? 171 00:09:37,228 --> 00:09:38,977 Well, it's like this. 172 00:09:40,767 --> 00:09:43,151 Could you put down your fork for a second? 173 00:09:44,972 --> 00:09:46,244 Thank you. 174 00:09:47,636 --> 00:09:50,464 - Okay. You know Max. - No, I don't. 175 00:09:51,133 --> 00:09:54,245 I know you don't "know him" know him, but you know of him, right? 176 00:09:54,464 --> 00:09:56,179 I've heard rumblings. 177 00:10:01,667 --> 00:10:04,892 Max and I have been serious for quite a while now. 178 00:10:05,121 --> 00:10:08,745 He asked me to marry him and I said yes. I'm getting married. 179 00:10:12,574 --> 00:10:14,607 Well, I think that's very nice. 180 00:10:14,781 --> 00:10:18,608 I certainly hope we'll be in town for it, but if not, we'll send a nice gift. 181 00:10:18,860 --> 00:10:21,768 Now excuse me. I'm going to check on the roast. 182 00:10:26,979 --> 00:10:28,932 - Are you okay? - I'm perfect. 183 00:10:29,102 --> 00:10:31,374 - Really? - I have hit a level of perfection... 184 00:10:31,558 --> 00:10:34,228 that's rarely seen outside the Victoria's Secret catalog. 185 00:10:34,431 --> 00:10:35,658 I'm really sorry. 186 00:10:35,805 --> 00:10:38,712 Do not be sorry. What happened tonight was inevitable. 187 00:10:38,928 --> 00:10:42,438 - I should have known not to tell Mom. - You were trying to be nice. 188 00:10:42,674 --> 00:10:45,468 Telling her I was getting married to a wonderful guy... 189 00:10:45,672 --> 00:10:47,421 who will love me and make me happy. 190 00:10:47,587 --> 00:10:49,938 That, and giving her my address when I moved out. 191 00:10:50,127 --> 00:10:51,240 Two worst moves I made. 192 00:10:51,375 --> 00:10:54,169 Maybe she'll think about it and call you and say she's sorry. 193 00:10:54,373 --> 00:10:58,723 "Mom, I'm getting married." I'm an idiot. And as my mouth was opening... 194 00:10:58,994 --> 00:11:02,777 my mind was screaming, "Don't do it. I mean it. You'll regret it." 195 00:11:03,033 --> 00:11:05,100 - But did my mouth listen? - No. 196 00:11:05,281 --> 00:11:08,904 And it opened, and the words came out, and Emily was Emily... 197 00:11:09,153 --> 00:11:12,378 and my mouth was stunned, and my mind said, "I told you so." 198 00:11:12,609 --> 00:11:16,039 Then my mouth got mad 'cause no mouth likes to have its nose rubbed in it. 199 00:11:16,272 --> 00:11:20,656 Now my mind and mouth aren't talking. It'll take weeks to get them together. 200 00:11:20,935 --> 00:11:22,729 Your mouth has a nose? 201 00:11:25,848 --> 00:11:27,324 - God, I'm crabby. - You're hungry. 202 00:11:27,472 --> 00:11:29,664 - No, I'm not. - You didn't eat any of your dinner. 203 00:11:29,844 --> 00:11:33,388 By the time I got my jaw off the ground, Speed Racer had taken my plate. 204 00:11:33,633 --> 00:11:35,347 Luke will cheer you up, won't you? 205 00:11:35,506 --> 00:11:38,380 Sure, I'm great at spreading the joy. What will you have? 206 00:11:38,670 --> 00:11:41,260 We'll have two coffees and a rant meal. Extra cheese. 207 00:11:41,460 --> 00:11:42,458 - No. - Why? 208 00:11:42,584 --> 00:11:46,173 I'm through ranting. I'll have an acceptance meal and a side of fries. 209 00:11:46,414 --> 00:11:48,049 Please, you have not accepted this. 210 00:11:48,204 --> 00:11:51,475 I'm a grown woman. I do not need my mother's blessing to be happy. 211 00:11:51,702 --> 00:11:55,165 - Must have been a good Oprah today. - Just a little family drama. No biggie. 212 00:11:55,407 --> 00:11:57,474 - It's a little big. - What's going on? 213 00:11:57,739 --> 00:12:01,691 I told my mother about me getting married and it was slightly ugly. 214 00:12:02,317 --> 00:12:03,510 - Yep. - Yep what? 215 00:12:03,650 --> 00:12:06,035 There's nothing like a wedding to screw up a family. 216 00:12:06,231 --> 00:12:08,662 There's nothing like a family to screw up a family. 217 00:12:08,854 --> 00:12:12,204 Something that's supposed to start nice. Two people promising each other: 218 00:12:12,435 --> 00:12:14,471 "I'll love you forever. I want to die when you die." 219 00:12:14,641 --> 00:12:17,276 "My life meant nothing until you used my toothbrush." 220 00:12:17,472 --> 00:12:19,459 - And then it starts. - That's not exactly... 221 00:12:19,637 --> 00:12:22,623 Who do you invite? Who sits where? Open bar? Yes or no? 222 00:12:22,843 --> 00:12:25,352 Auntie Juny doesn't eat chicken. Uncle Momo's off his meds. 223 00:12:25,549 --> 00:12:27,900 - Juny and Momo? - Just an example. 224 00:12:28,089 --> 00:12:29,485 Of a retired circus couple? 225 00:12:29,629 --> 00:12:32,502 After all that planning, the reception will still be a disaster. 226 00:12:32,710 --> 00:12:34,698 No matter how carefully you plan... 227 00:12:34,874 --> 00:12:37,225 halfway through one of those Bette Midler ballads... 228 00:12:37,415 --> 00:12:39,805 someone's getting drunk, or sleeping with someone else's wife... 229 00:12:39,829 --> 00:12:41,658 and a chicken Kiev lands on the cake. 230 00:12:41,828 --> 00:12:45,530 The Gettysburg Address was only one page long, and that was about a war. 231 00:12:45,782 --> 00:12:48,292 - I call them like I see them. - I've changed my order. 232 00:12:48,488 --> 00:12:50,919 I'll have the Luke's-giving-Lorelai- a-migraine meal. 233 00:12:51,112 --> 00:12:52,543 - Blue cheese or ranch? - Both. 234 00:12:52,694 --> 00:12:53,727 Coming right up. 235 00:12:57,855 --> 00:12:59,287 - Time? - 8:30. 236 00:12:59,438 --> 00:13:01,505 - I'm late. - Hold on. Coffee. 237 00:13:01,686 --> 00:13:04,242 - Thanks. I'll see you tonight. - Wait. One sec. 238 00:13:04,433 --> 00:13:06,148 I have to be there in 20 minutes. 239 00:13:06,307 --> 00:13:08,896 - I made you something really cool. - Can it wait till tonight? 240 00:13:09,097 --> 00:13:10,415 It won't be cool tonight. 241 00:13:10,554 --> 00:13:14,064 What do you mean? What loses its cool factor in 12 hours? 242 00:13:15,342 --> 00:13:17,056 - This. - What is that? 243 00:13:17,215 --> 00:13:19,884 - A hammer. - It has feathers on it. Why? 244 00:13:20,088 --> 00:13:22,041 So the rhinestones and bows won't feel lonely. 245 00:13:22,211 --> 00:13:24,278 - What do I do with it? - Build a pretty house. 246 00:13:24,459 --> 00:13:26,767 How long will it take to talk you out of giving that to me? 247 00:13:26,791 --> 00:13:28,744 - Forty minutes, an hour tops. - Hand it over. 248 00:13:28,914 --> 00:13:31,220 - Call me when you get home. Be careful. - I will. 249 00:13:31,411 --> 00:13:33,557 I mean it, Timmy. No falling down the well. 250 00:13:37,366 --> 00:13:39,558 - You scared me. - Sorry. Where you going? 251 00:13:39,738 --> 00:13:43,248 - I'm doing that Rebuilding Together thing. - Right. I'll be fast. 252 00:13:43,485 --> 00:13:46,632 Here's my CDs, my posters, my books... 253 00:13:47,315 --> 00:13:49,871 three of my sweaters, and one Viva Glam lipstick. 254 00:13:50,063 --> 00:13:53,413 I'll leave them here while I'm in Korea because Mom will search my room. 255 00:13:53,644 --> 00:13:56,631 If she finds them, she'll throw them out and spend the summer... 256 00:13:56,849 --> 00:13:59,075 - praying for my soul. - I'll treat them like my own. 257 00:13:59,264 --> 00:14:02,614 Okay. Now, this is the Lane Kim retrieval kit. 258 00:14:03,260 --> 00:14:06,407 It contains the phone number of my cousins in Korea... 259 00:14:07,008 --> 00:14:10,040 a map of the house I'll be staying at, a picture of me now... 260 00:14:10,255 --> 00:14:13,049 - and a mock-up of me in six months. - You've lost some weight. 261 00:14:13,252 --> 00:14:16,160 This is that name of that guy at the American consulate... 262 00:14:16,375 --> 00:14:19,010 and several Korean phrases written out phonetically: 263 00:14:19,207 --> 00:14:22,273 "Help," "Have you seen this girl?" "Comes from money," et cetera. 264 00:14:22,496 --> 00:14:24,669 Still no return date info from the parents? 265 00:14:24,681 --> 00:14:26,721 Nope. But they did buy me a winter coat. 266 00:14:26,991 --> 00:14:30,341 - When are you going? - Right after your mom's engagement... 267 00:14:31,030 --> 00:14:33,778 - Do you think she heard me? - I don't think so. 268 00:14:33,986 --> 00:14:36,098 She'd be here grilling us for details if she had. 269 00:14:36,275 --> 00:14:38,666 She wouldn't have pretended, so she wouldn't kill the surprise? 270 00:14:38,690 --> 00:14:40,200 And risk clashing with the decor? 271 00:14:40,355 --> 00:14:42,740 - Right. Okay, I got to go. - Hey, Henry... 272 00:14:43,519 --> 00:14:44,666 - Called him. - And? 273 00:14:44,810 --> 00:14:47,319 He likes me. He's perfect. I'll never see him again. 274 00:14:47,516 --> 00:14:50,503 You'll read about it in my novel: A Connecticut Yankee in Pusan. 275 00:14:58,507 --> 00:15:00,142 - Hey. - Hi. 276 00:15:00,839 --> 00:15:02,667 - Where you going? - I have to build a house. 277 00:15:02,837 --> 00:15:05,426 - Okay, so where you going? - I'm serious. 278 00:15:05,626 --> 00:15:09,011 - You're going to build a house? - It's for charity, and I'm late. 279 00:15:09,249 --> 00:15:10,282 Why don't you go in? 280 00:15:10,414 --> 00:15:13,004 You and Mom can continue the Rory's-building-a-house routine. 281 00:15:13,203 --> 00:15:14,793 Then move on to "Who's on First?" 282 00:15:14,952 --> 00:15:17,746 - How long are you going to be gone? - I don't know. Why? 283 00:15:17,950 --> 00:15:21,698 I just thought we could hang today, see a movie, get something to eat. 284 00:15:21,946 --> 00:15:24,821 We could go to a bookstore, I'll watch you browse for six or seven hours. 285 00:15:24,986 --> 00:15:27,053 I would love to, but I have to do this. 286 00:15:27,234 --> 00:15:28,630 - Blow it off. - I can't. 287 00:15:28,774 --> 00:15:30,748 Did I mention the bookstore for six or seven hours? 288 00:15:30,772 --> 00:15:33,486 How about tonight? We can get a pizza and go on Amazon. 289 00:15:33,687 --> 00:15:36,912 You'll be just as bored watching me order books, I promise. 290 00:15:37,143 --> 00:15:38,574 - Deal. - Good. I have to go. 291 00:15:52,171 --> 00:15:53,240 Excuse me. 292 00:15:53,379 --> 00:15:57,003 You're touching a man with a saw. What are you thinking? 293 00:15:57,251 --> 00:15:59,363 - I'm sorry. - I could have hurt myself. 294 00:15:59,541 --> 00:16:02,415 I could have hurt you. A ton of hurt almost happened here. 295 00:16:02,621 --> 00:16:06,006 I really am sorry. I've never been on a job site before. 296 00:16:07,076 --> 00:16:08,950 - It's nice. - Okay, where you from? 297 00:16:09,117 --> 00:16:10,911 - Chilton. My name... - Come on, Chilton. 298 00:16:11,073 --> 00:16:14,458 - No, it's Rory. Chilton's my school. - You got a hammer? 299 00:16:15,028 --> 00:16:17,061 - Yes, sir. - Where is it? 300 00:16:23,146 --> 00:16:26,179 - It's a real hammer underneath. - That's a hammer? 301 00:16:26,893 --> 00:16:30,323 - It's just dressed up a little. - You dressed up a hammer? 302 00:16:30,723 --> 00:16:33,631 No, my mother did. She does that. 303 00:16:33,847 --> 00:16:37,038 She takes things that aren't pretty, and makes them pretty... 304 00:16:37,261 --> 00:16:38,612 like a hammer. 305 00:16:38,759 --> 00:16:41,905 One time, she made individual outfits for my Liquid Paper bottles: 306 00:16:42,131 --> 00:16:44,845 a clown, a cowboy, a newscaster. 307 00:16:45,962 --> 00:16:48,471 - She's not insane. She just sounds it. - Okay. 308 00:16:48,959 --> 00:16:50,754 Work here. Wear these. 309 00:16:52,082 --> 00:16:54,274 Don't look up. Pay attention to your surroundings. 310 00:16:54,454 --> 00:16:57,248 The words "duck" or "run" mean duck or run. 311 00:16:57,452 --> 00:17:00,643 Wear sunscreen, drink water, get a button on the way out. 312 00:17:00,866 --> 00:17:03,501 That's it? That's the instructions? 313 00:17:03,696 --> 00:17:07,126 - But I've never done this before. - Tomorrow you won't be able to say that. 314 00:17:07,361 --> 00:17:11,631 But people have to live in these houses. They may have kids, pets, or breakables. 315 00:17:11,899 --> 00:17:13,727 You have trouble, ask the person next to you. 316 00:17:13,897 --> 00:17:15,090 WORKER: Look out! 317 00:17:16,478 --> 00:17:19,272 Hey, you learn fast. I didn't even mention that one. 318 00:17:38,418 --> 00:17:39,736 This is my wall. 319 00:17:39,876 --> 00:17:41,704 - What? - I've been working here. 320 00:17:41,874 --> 00:17:43,827 I put together this wall. Go some place else. 321 00:17:43,997 --> 00:17:46,462 - You put together this wall? - Go help with cement. 322 00:17:46,661 --> 00:17:49,966 - That's very impressive. - I've done it lots of times. No big deal. 323 00:17:50,201 --> 00:17:53,109 Louise, what did I just tell you? Use a grub ax for that. 324 00:17:53,323 --> 00:17:54,470 LOUISE: Bite me. 325 00:17:54,655 --> 00:17:57,164 I never pictured you as a Bob Vila kind of girl. 326 00:17:57,362 --> 00:18:00,667 Rebuilding Together is a prestigious and respected organization. 327 00:18:00,900 --> 00:18:02,838 I've been volunteering for them for years. 328 00:18:02,850 --> 00:18:04,489 Really? You just love the overalls? 329 00:18:04,730 --> 00:18:07,558 - I don't. Harvard does. - What does that mean? 330 00:18:07,853 --> 00:18:11,044 When you apply to an Ivy League school, you need more than good grades... 331 00:18:11,267 --> 00:18:12,698 and test scores to get you in. 332 00:18:12,932 --> 00:18:16,441 Everyone who applies to Harvard has a perfect GPA and great test scores. 333 00:18:16,679 --> 00:18:21,029 It's the extras that put you over the top: the clubs, charities, volunteering. 334 00:18:21,592 --> 00:18:25,056 - Oh, yeah. I know. - I started volunteering in fourth grade. 335 00:18:25,297 --> 00:18:27,603 I handed out cookies at the local children's hospital. 336 00:18:27,795 --> 00:18:32,303 By 10, I was leading my first study group. The youngest person in the group was 12. 337 00:18:32,583 --> 00:18:35,615 I've been a camp counselor, organized a senior illiteracy program... 338 00:18:35,830 --> 00:18:38,339 I worked a suicide hot line, I manned a runaway center. 339 00:18:38,536 --> 00:18:41,444 Adopted dolphins, taught sign language, trained Seeing Eye dogs. 340 00:18:41,658 --> 00:18:43,248 When did you have time for a life? 341 00:18:43,407 --> 00:18:45,474 I'll have a life after I graduate from Harvard. 342 00:18:45,655 --> 00:18:48,846 If you'll excuse me, the drainage on the south side of this place sucks. 343 00:18:51,359 --> 00:18:53,108 - Hi. - Madeline. 344 00:18:53,524 --> 00:18:54,557 Bye. 345 00:19:04,307 --> 00:19:05,942 - You look good in dirt. - Dean, hi. 346 00:19:06,097 --> 00:19:08,482 - So how was it? - Long day. 347 00:19:08,678 --> 00:19:09,996 Long, long day. 348 00:19:10,136 --> 00:19:12,566 The day is over. Let's talk about the night. 349 00:19:12,883 --> 00:19:16,392 There's a 7:30 showing of Barbarella. You can bring your mom's purse... 350 00:19:16,630 --> 00:19:20,015 the one with that monkey face, and we'll sneak in some burgers... 351 00:19:20,335 --> 00:19:21,607 - What? - I can't. 352 00:19:21,750 --> 00:19:23,579 - Get your mom's purse? - I can't do anything. 353 00:19:23,749 --> 00:19:25,941 - Why not? - Because I have a lot of planning to do. 354 00:19:26,123 --> 00:19:27,315 What planning? 355 00:19:27,454 --> 00:19:29,885 I'm 10 years behind on my extracurriculars. 356 00:19:30,077 --> 00:19:31,270 What are you talking about? 357 00:19:31,410 --> 00:19:33,795 Paris has been accumulating them since she could walk. 358 00:19:33,991 --> 00:19:37,262 She's done enough good deeds to bump Mother Teresa off the Harvard list. 359 00:19:37,488 --> 00:19:38,715 Okay, I'm lost. 360 00:19:38,862 --> 00:19:40,816 I've been studying my butt off my whole life... 361 00:19:40,986 --> 00:19:42,893 and I really thought that was enough. 362 00:19:43,067 --> 00:19:45,451 Then Paris tells me that everyone makes good grades. 363 00:19:45,648 --> 00:19:47,363 It's the extras that put you over the top. 364 00:19:47,522 --> 00:19:49,952 I thought she was messing with me like she always does... 365 00:19:50,144 --> 00:19:53,335 - but she's right. It makes total sense. - What does? 366 00:19:53,766 --> 00:19:56,401 Good grades aren't enough. I need to do things. 367 00:19:56,597 --> 00:20:00,345 I need to volunteer, work for charity, help the blind, the orphans. 368 00:20:00,594 --> 00:20:02,271 I don't know, I just need to do something. 369 00:20:02,301 --> 00:20:04,288 Fine, what does this have to do with tonight? 370 00:20:04,466 --> 00:20:05,659 I need to start now. 371 00:20:05,798 --> 00:20:08,263 You have to help the blind and the orphans now? 372 00:20:08,463 --> 00:20:10,098 Didn't I tell you I was 10 years behind? 373 00:20:10,253 --> 00:20:12,082 You can't make up for 10 years in one night. 374 00:20:12,252 --> 00:20:14,602 I know. I just need to get organized. 375 00:20:14,791 --> 00:20:16,426 Rory, it's summer. 376 00:20:16,581 --> 00:20:18,693 Summer's the time to hang out and kick back. 377 00:20:18,871 --> 00:20:20,068 I can't hang out or kick back. 378 00:20:20,161 --> 00:20:23,194 I need to find a retarded kid and teach him how to play softball. 379 00:20:23,408 --> 00:20:27,713 Oh, God! Listen to me. I am under-qualified and horrible. 380 00:20:27,988 --> 00:20:30,339 - I thought we'd spend time together. - We will. 381 00:20:30,528 --> 00:20:32,402 - When? - Tomorrow, maybe. 382 00:20:32,568 --> 00:20:35,237 You were busy today, so we made plans for tonight. 383 00:20:35,441 --> 00:20:37,836 - Now you're blowing me off again. - I'm not blowing you off. 384 00:20:38,022 --> 00:20:39,898 You're going to summer school three days a week. 385 00:20:39,978 --> 00:20:40,976 You knew about that. 386 00:20:41,103 --> 00:20:44,178 We've been apart for a while. I figured you'd want to spend some time with me. 387 00:20:44,226 --> 00:20:45,372 This is about Harvard. 388 00:20:45,516 --> 00:20:48,344 Excuse me, it's about Harvard. I forgot. 389 00:20:49,013 --> 00:20:50,330 Okay, fine. 390 00:20:51,469 --> 00:20:54,661 You're mad because I want to be sure that I get into a good college? 391 00:20:54,883 --> 00:20:57,677 I'm mad because my girlfriend doesn't have time for me. 392 00:20:57,881 --> 00:20:59,596 Stop it. This is important. 393 00:20:59,754 --> 00:21:01,311 - And it can't wait for one night? - No. 394 00:21:01,378 --> 00:21:03,446 - Fine. - Why are you acting like this? 395 00:21:03,626 --> 00:21:04,978 - Like what? - Like you're two? 396 00:21:05,125 --> 00:21:07,918 I'm not going to Harvard. I couldn't care less about Harvard. 397 00:21:08,122 --> 00:21:09,348 I just wanted to hang with you. 398 00:21:09,372 --> 00:21:12,802 But apparently, since I'm two, maybe I'll just grow out of it. 399 00:21:20,654 --> 00:21:24,436 I'm too tired to go out tonight, so I won't trust my accessorizing instincts. 400 00:21:24,692 --> 00:21:25,690 Tell me what you think. 401 00:21:25,816 --> 00:21:27,852 - I have no wilderness skills. - You hate the purse? 402 00:21:28,023 --> 00:21:30,897 How can I get into Harvard if I have no wilderness skills? 403 00:21:31,103 --> 00:21:33,659 You'll have to give up your dream of majoring in logging. 404 00:21:33,851 --> 00:21:36,998 I called the Fireflies. Do they need troop leaders? Yes. 405 00:21:37,223 --> 00:21:41,448 "I'll be a troop leader." The only catch is it's summer, camping season. 406 00:21:41,720 --> 00:21:45,308 I need wilderness skills. Why did you never take me camping? 407 00:21:45,550 --> 00:21:48,264 I couldn't get you to step on wet grass until you were three. 408 00:21:48,465 --> 00:21:50,815 If you'd taken me camping, I'd have wilderness skills. 409 00:21:51,004 --> 00:21:53,752 I'll take you upstairs and throw you out the window. 410 00:21:53,960 --> 00:21:55,727 If you can grab the tree, I'll be your witness. 411 00:21:55,750 --> 00:21:58,056 I called the Sunnyside Home. "Do they need volunteers?" 412 00:21:58,290 --> 00:22:00,845 They don't, but they do need an accordion player... 413 00:22:01,038 --> 00:22:02,628 for their Friday night polka party. 414 00:22:02,786 --> 00:22:04,582 Why didn't I force you to learn the accordion? 415 00:22:04,701 --> 00:22:09,130 The library was closed. They only have 12 books, so I'm not counting on that. 416 00:22:09,614 --> 00:22:12,964 If the tutoring program at Chilton is still taking names, I can do that. 417 00:22:13,194 --> 00:22:16,180 - Honey, calm down. - I'm not prepared. I will never catch up. 418 00:22:16,400 --> 00:22:19,785 You will catch up, but not in one night. You've made your lists and calls. 419 00:22:20,022 --> 00:22:21,896 Why don't you relax, call Dean to come over? 420 00:22:22,062 --> 00:22:23,890 - We're in a fight. - Why? 421 00:22:24,060 --> 00:22:27,887 - Because you never took me camping. - Oh, boy, I'm really sucking tonight. 422 00:22:28,141 --> 00:22:30,333 We were supposed to hang out, I told him I couldn't. 423 00:22:30,513 --> 00:22:32,785 He got mad, and we're in a fight. 424 00:22:32,970 --> 00:22:35,956 Listen, why don't I cancel on Max tonight? 425 00:22:36,175 --> 00:22:38,242 I'll hang out with you, we can make popcorn... 426 00:22:38,424 --> 00:22:41,138 reminisce about how I never forced you to become a missionary. 427 00:22:41,338 --> 00:22:44,324 No, go. I'm fine. I just need to focus on this. 428 00:22:44,544 --> 00:22:47,133 - I can help. - No, I need to do this alone. 429 00:22:47,333 --> 00:22:49,206 - Are you sure? - I'm sure. 430 00:22:50,664 --> 00:22:54,968 I'm not going to be home late. Listen, I would reconsider calling Dean. 431 00:22:55,243 --> 00:22:58,356 It's not his fault that you're so fabulous he can't think about anything else. 432 00:22:58,574 --> 00:22:59,572 Bye, Mom. 433 00:22:59,698 --> 00:23:02,134 He just sits in his room, eating Froot Loops out of the box... 434 00:23:02,280 --> 00:23:03,756 saying your name over and over. 435 00:23:03,903 --> 00:23:05,094 Time is ticking. 436 00:23:05,106 --> 00:23:08,048 "Rory, I love you. I will not be ignored." 437 00:23:08,316 --> 00:23:10,223 - Leave. - I'll be home early. Bye. 438 00:23:17,766 --> 00:23:20,038 - You hate your dinner. - No, I don't. 439 00:23:20,223 --> 00:23:21,291 You've hardly touched it. 440 00:23:21,430 --> 00:23:25,303 When somebody goes to the trouble to make your entrée look like a hat... 441 00:23:25,593 --> 00:23:27,149 you hate to mess it up. 442 00:23:27,300 --> 00:23:29,049 - Is something wrong? - No. 443 00:23:29,216 --> 00:23:31,566 You can tell me. That's what I'm here for. 444 00:23:31,755 --> 00:23:34,186 - I thought it was just for eye candy. - That, too. 445 00:23:34,378 --> 00:23:36,286 I'm fine. It's just stuff. 446 00:23:37,167 --> 00:23:41,358 Rory's freaking out about not having enough extracurricular things... 447 00:23:41,622 --> 00:23:43,337 to impress Harvard with. 448 00:23:43,496 --> 00:23:46,846 - I can help her with that. - I'm sure she'd greatly appreciate it. 449 00:23:47,076 --> 00:23:49,268 - Is that all that's wrong? - Yeah. 450 00:23:49,491 --> 00:23:53,477 It's just a lot of stuff to think about for the wedding. 451 00:23:54,736 --> 00:23:57,292 I forgot to tell you. I saw my parents today. 452 00:23:57,484 --> 00:23:59,835 They just wanted me to tell you how thrilled they are. 453 00:24:00,024 --> 00:24:02,851 My mother cried twice. She said you don't have to call her "Mom." 454 00:24:03,063 --> 00:24:05,130 - But you're welcome to if you want. - Really? 455 00:24:05,311 --> 00:24:08,661 Then my father gave me a long talk about marriage... 456 00:24:08,891 --> 00:24:12,162 - and the ways of making a wife happy. - Dirty talk. 457 00:24:12,389 --> 00:24:14,138 Then they gave me this. 458 00:24:15,803 --> 00:24:18,188 - No, they did not. - Yes, they did, too. 459 00:24:18,384 --> 00:24:21,053 Did you tell them that we're paying for everything ourselves? 460 00:24:21,256 --> 00:24:22,289 I did. 461 00:24:22,422 --> 00:24:25,931 Sookie's doing the cake, the ceremony's at my house, Patty's supplying chairs... 462 00:24:26,169 --> 00:24:27,202 $35? 463 00:24:27,335 --> 00:24:30,923 It's the first of four installments, so we can't spend it all in one place. 464 00:24:31,498 --> 00:24:34,485 - That is so cute. - They just want to be involved. 465 00:24:34,828 --> 00:24:38,292 That's really sweet. Can I... Thanks. 466 00:24:38,534 --> 00:24:41,169 My mother even offered you her wedding dress. 467 00:24:41,365 --> 00:24:45,034 Since three of you could fit into that dress, I took the liberty of declining it. 468 00:24:45,278 --> 00:24:46,471 Hope she wasn't insulted. 469 00:24:46,611 --> 00:24:49,325 No, I just told her you were wearing your mother's dress. 470 00:24:49,983 --> 00:24:52,289 It doesn't matter whether you are or not. 471 00:24:52,481 --> 00:24:55,627 - She just wanted to offer something. - Let's get dessert. 472 00:24:55,853 --> 00:24:57,490 - Are you okay? - I just think it's great. 473 00:24:57,644 --> 00:25:01,914 It's great that your parents are so happy and into everything. 474 00:25:02,182 --> 00:25:03,613 That must be nice to have that. 475 00:25:03,764 --> 00:25:07,387 Think of it this way: Now they're your parents, too. You'll have that, also. 476 00:25:07,636 --> 00:25:11,587 Yes, I will think of it like that. That is exactly how I will think of it. 477 00:25:11,840 --> 00:25:12,838 Good. 478 00:25:12,964 --> 00:25:16,189 Otherwise, I'd have to look at it like, "Max has parents who love him..." 479 00:25:16,420 --> 00:25:18,135 "And care about him, and I have parents." 480 00:25:18,293 --> 00:25:21,007 - I didn't mean to upset you. - I'm not upset. 481 00:25:21,207 --> 00:25:23,433 I can't get that one moment out of my mind. 482 00:25:23,623 --> 00:25:26,007 "That's nice. I hope we're in town." 483 00:25:26,287 --> 00:25:28,115 Who reacts like that? 484 00:25:28,285 --> 00:25:32,828 What sort of mind forms that reaction to: "Hey, Mom, I'm getting married"? 485 00:25:33,114 --> 00:25:35,102 From all you've told me about your parents... 486 00:25:35,279 --> 00:25:37,425 there's so much baggage between you guys. 487 00:25:37,611 --> 00:25:39,599 You figure out a different way. 488 00:25:39,775 --> 00:25:43,444 You tap into compassion or family obligation. 489 00:25:43,689 --> 00:25:45,961 - You don't react like that. - I agree. It's wrong. 490 00:25:46,146 --> 00:25:48,894 You can't change who they are. You won't get anywhere trying to. 491 00:25:49,101 --> 00:25:51,009 I don't want to talk about my parents anymore. 492 00:25:51,183 --> 00:25:54,568 I don't want to speculate about them or analyze them or think about them. 493 00:25:54,805 --> 00:25:57,474 - We should go. - Come on, it's still early. 494 00:25:57,720 --> 00:26:00,866 We'll go some place else. Talk a little bit more? 495 00:26:01,716 --> 00:26:04,829 Yes. Absolutely. Sounds good. 496 00:26:07,545 --> 00:26:10,180 I'm sorry tonight brought up these bad feelings for you. 497 00:26:10,376 --> 00:26:12,283 That's okay. Make a right. 498 00:26:12,458 --> 00:26:16,160 But I bet this was harder for your mother than you think it is. 499 00:26:16,745 --> 00:26:19,254 Look what's happened to her over the last year. 500 00:26:19,452 --> 00:26:22,962 She's getting back into your life, and suddenly everything changes on her. 501 00:26:23,198 --> 00:26:25,549 Yeah, that's got to suck. Go right. 502 00:26:26,779 --> 00:26:29,493 Maybe once we get married, things will settle down. 503 00:26:29,693 --> 00:26:32,124 You two will be able to work it out. You never know. 504 00:26:32,316 --> 00:26:36,189 I might be able to help the situation. Act as a buffer, so... 505 00:26:36,646 --> 00:26:38,792 That's a good thought. Pull in here. 506 00:26:41,434 --> 00:26:42,990 Lorelai, hold on. 507 00:26:44,306 --> 00:26:47,497 I know what's going on. I got to tell you, it's not a good idea. 508 00:26:47,720 --> 00:26:49,037 This will take a second. 509 00:26:49,177 --> 00:26:51,369 You should wait until tomorrow. Calm down a little. 510 00:26:51,551 --> 00:26:55,139 - Maybe you'll be more objective. - You are not asleep. Come on. 511 00:26:55,381 --> 00:26:57,176 You are way too emotional for this. 512 00:26:57,337 --> 00:27:00,290 I'm just emotional enough. If you like, you can wait in the car... 513 00:27:00,501 --> 00:27:03,216 because I really don't plan on being here that long. 514 00:27:03,416 --> 00:27:04,414 What on earth... 515 00:27:04,540 --> 00:27:07,209 Hi, Mom. Do you have a sec to chat? Super. 516 00:27:07,912 --> 00:27:11,137 - Lorelai, what is this? - I just wanted to see how you were. 517 00:27:11,368 --> 00:27:13,435 - I'm fine. - You are? Good. 518 00:27:13,616 --> 00:27:16,364 I'm glad that you're fine. I, however, am not fine. 519 00:27:16,571 --> 00:27:19,127 We were about to go to bed. We can do this in the morning. 520 00:27:19,319 --> 00:27:22,669 Actually, no. We can't do this in the morning. We need to do it now. 521 00:27:22,900 --> 00:27:25,886 - Are you drunk? - No, I'm not drunk. I'm confused. 522 00:27:26,106 --> 00:27:27,299 - About what? - About you. 523 00:27:27,437 --> 00:27:28,664 What about me confuses you? 524 00:27:28,853 --> 00:27:33,476 So many things. For example, why can't you keep a maid in this house? 525 00:27:33,766 --> 00:27:36,230 A thousand women must have gone through here... 526 00:27:36,430 --> 00:27:39,815 in the 32 years that I've been alive. Not one of them could stick it out. 527 00:27:40,053 --> 00:27:41,563 This is what we need to discuss now? 528 00:27:41,718 --> 00:27:45,466 These are women from countries having dictatorships, civil wars, death squads. 529 00:27:45,714 --> 00:27:47,225 All of that, they survived. 530 00:27:47,380 --> 00:27:51,128 Five minutes working for Emily Gilmore, and people are begging for Castro. 531 00:27:51,377 --> 00:27:52,375 I'm going to bed now. 532 00:27:52,501 --> 00:27:55,965 Why is it that when your only daughter tells you she is getting married... 533 00:27:56,206 --> 00:27:59,000 you can't muster up even a little enthusiasm? 534 00:27:59,204 --> 00:28:02,589 Even a little fake enthusiasm? Why don't you pretend that you care? 535 00:28:02,825 --> 00:28:06,414 This is the biggest thing to happen to me, possibly for the rest of my life. 536 00:28:06,656 --> 00:28:08,008 You dismissed it, like I said: 537 00:28:08,154 --> 00:28:10,426 "I'm thinking of getting a Honda. What do you think?" 538 00:28:10,611 --> 00:28:13,643 - You're obviously hysterical. - Why don't you care? 539 00:28:14,025 --> 00:28:16,137 Why have you never cared? 540 00:28:16,315 --> 00:28:19,109 No matter what has happened to me my entire life... 541 00:28:19,312 --> 00:28:22,106 you've never been happy for me. And that hurts, Mom. 542 00:28:22,310 --> 00:28:24,297 - It really hurts. - I'm not discussing this. 543 00:28:24,475 --> 00:28:27,860 Do you know how it felt for me to tell you that I was getting married... 544 00:28:28,096 --> 00:28:29,853 and to have you just brush it off like that? 545 00:28:29,887 --> 00:28:32,396 - Do you know? - No, I don't know! 546 00:28:32,884 --> 00:28:35,678 Possibly similar to finding out from a complete stranger... 547 00:28:35,882 --> 00:28:39,471 my only daughter was getting married and had told everyone else in the world... 548 00:28:39,712 --> 00:28:43,460 before she bothered to tell her mother! Possibly it felt something like that. 549 00:28:43,751 --> 00:28:46,658 Now if you will excuse me, it is late and I am going to bed. 550 00:29:05,108 --> 00:29:08,299 My parents would really like to have lunch... 551 00:29:08,522 --> 00:29:12,270 with you and Mr. Gilmore sometime soon. 552 00:29:14,392 --> 00:29:15,585 Nice meeting you. 553 00:29:24,758 --> 00:29:27,268 - I don't care. - I just need a quick opinion. 554 00:29:27,465 --> 00:29:31,247 It took me two seconds to tell you I don't care. That's as quick as I get. 555 00:29:31,503 --> 00:29:34,569 This is Lorelai's engagement party. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event. 556 00:29:34,792 --> 00:29:37,223 - I want it to be perfect. - I am working. 557 00:29:37,415 --> 00:29:40,004 - Just pick a cookie! - I don't want to. 558 00:29:40,204 --> 00:29:41,794 Michel, for the rest of their lives... 559 00:29:41,953 --> 00:29:44,462 Lorelai and Max will think back on their engagement party. 560 00:29:44,659 --> 00:29:47,884 They're going to talk about three things: the friends who came... 561 00:29:48,115 --> 00:29:51,420 the special song they danced to, and the cookies that they ate. 562 00:29:51,653 --> 00:29:53,845 Their world is very small, isn't it? 563 00:29:54,026 --> 00:29:56,013 Macaroons or chocolate praline? 564 00:29:56,191 --> 00:29:58,099 Go back to the cooking room. 565 00:29:58,273 --> 00:30:00,738 Not until you eat these and tell me what you think. 566 00:30:00,937 --> 00:30:03,322 Sookie, I only eat 1,500 calories a day. 567 00:30:03,519 --> 00:30:06,028 If I eat that, I cannot have my Boca Burger later. 568 00:30:07,515 --> 00:30:09,741 Hey, Sookie. Is there any coffee left? 569 00:30:09,930 --> 00:30:12,440 - I had a really lousy night. - Oh, sorry. 570 00:30:12,636 --> 00:30:14,748 I've been so busy, I didn't even think about it. 571 00:30:14,926 --> 00:30:16,755 That's okay. I'll make some myself. 572 00:30:16,924 --> 00:30:21,308 No, I'll make it! I want to make it! Let me do it. 573 00:30:21,671 --> 00:30:23,227 I'll make the coffee. 574 00:30:23,378 --> 00:30:25,013 - Relax. You're busy. - No, I'm not. 575 00:30:25,167 --> 00:30:27,235 Go back to the counter. Michel's stealing. 576 00:30:32,578 --> 00:30:33,850 Oh, my God. 577 00:30:34,910 --> 00:30:37,783 - What is this? - The dinner special. 578 00:30:37,991 --> 00:30:40,500 The dinner special is a heart-shaped pastry... 579 00:30:40,697 --> 00:30:42,764 with "Max and Lorelai" written on it? 580 00:30:42,945 --> 00:30:44,535 I couldn't find any good salmon. 581 00:30:44,694 --> 00:30:48,079 You're throwing me a wedding shower, aren't you? 582 00:30:48,315 --> 00:30:51,348 - It was supposed to be a surprise. - Oh, my God! 583 00:30:51,562 --> 00:30:55,912 - This is amazing, Sookie, even for you! - Wait till you see the ice sculptures. 584 00:30:56,184 --> 00:30:57,899 - When is it? - Tonight. 585 00:30:58,140 --> 00:31:01,127 So your yen to hit the bingo parlor in Enfield was... 586 00:31:01,347 --> 00:31:02,460 A vicious lie. 587 00:31:02,595 --> 00:31:05,469 This is really incredible. 588 00:31:05,677 --> 00:31:07,869 Is there any pink icing left on the planet? 589 00:31:08,049 --> 00:31:10,923 The whole town is in on it. It's going to be quite the affair. 590 00:31:11,130 --> 00:31:12,526 You'll be impressed... 591 00:31:12,671 --> 00:31:13,771 with the amount of people... 592 00:31:13,795 --> 00:31:15,353 - that want to celebrate with you. - Michel? 593 00:31:15,377 --> 00:31:16,524 - No. - Right. 594 00:31:16,668 --> 00:31:18,496 I can't get over this. 595 00:31:20,164 --> 00:31:22,754 You didn't, by any chance, invite my parents, did you? 596 00:31:22,954 --> 00:31:26,418 I did. At first, I was really torn, because I know you have issues. 597 00:31:26,660 --> 00:31:30,283 But it is your wedding, and I assumed you wanted them to be there. 598 00:31:30,739 --> 00:31:34,249 - Oh, no. Your mother told you. - Sort of. 599 00:31:34,903 --> 00:31:39,014 I thought I mentioned that it was a surprise. Maybe I didn't. 600 00:31:39,274 --> 00:31:42,737 That would be so typical of me. The cat's already out of the bag. 601 00:31:42,979 --> 00:31:45,409 I'm stuffing imported chocolate squares down my shirt... 602 00:31:45,602 --> 00:31:47,874 so you don't see me walk into the kitchen with them. 603 00:31:48,059 --> 00:31:49,887 Did your mother mention if they were coming? 604 00:31:50,057 --> 00:31:51,375 She never got back to me. 605 00:31:51,514 --> 00:31:54,308 - No, she's got a thing tonight. - Too bad. 606 00:31:54,512 --> 00:31:57,067 - We can save her a piece of cake. - That would be nice. 607 00:32:02,422 --> 00:32:04,931 [Upbeat music playing] 608 00:32:06,710 --> 00:32:11,014 Attention, guests, the buffet line is clogging in Sector B. 609 00:32:11,289 --> 00:32:14,402 I repeat, Sector B is moving too slow. 610 00:32:14,745 --> 00:32:16,574 Keep it moving, people. 611 00:32:16,826 --> 00:32:18,780 Hey, Mr. DJ, put a record on. 612 00:32:18,950 --> 00:32:20,142 - How's it sound? - Great. 613 00:32:20,282 --> 00:32:23,871 I'm trying to find a blend between not too cliché-sounding traditional tunes... 614 00:32:24,112 --> 00:32:25,941 with outer-left-field, should-be standards. 615 00:32:26,110 --> 00:32:30,062 The Sinatra medley was great. And skip anything else by The Damned. 616 00:32:31,231 --> 00:32:33,741 - What time is it? - It's 8:00. 617 00:32:33,937 --> 00:32:36,209 - What time do you leave? - I have a 10:00 flight. 618 00:32:36,394 --> 00:32:38,189 Have I told you I'm going to miss you? 619 00:32:38,350 --> 00:32:40,099 - Write me, constantly. - Every day. 620 00:32:40,266 --> 00:32:42,412 Cards and letters, full of hope and "see you soon." 621 00:32:42,598 --> 00:32:44,948 I'll be tying yellow ribbons around the old oak trees. 622 00:32:45,137 --> 00:32:46,488 I will be back for the wedding. 623 00:32:46,635 --> 00:32:48,861 - You better be. - Just don't let her change the date. 624 00:32:49,050 --> 00:32:52,513 Won't happen. Max is teaching a summer course at the University of Toronto. 625 00:32:52,756 --> 00:32:54,743 If you're back by summer's end, it will be fine. 626 00:32:54,920 --> 00:32:56,828 - Don't say "if." - Right. 627 00:32:59,666 --> 00:33:02,892 I don't know if you realize that every gift so far has been for you. 628 00:33:04,455 --> 00:33:07,760 In this town, I am the queen. You are simply my jester. 629 00:33:08,285 --> 00:33:10,352 A position I happily accept. 630 00:33:10,741 --> 00:33:14,410 Come on, then. How can you stand to leave all this for two months? 631 00:33:14,654 --> 00:33:16,770 You think Toronto will make you into an ice sculpture? 632 00:33:16,944 --> 00:33:19,136 - I don't think so. - I wish you'd come with me. 633 00:33:19,317 --> 00:33:21,701 - I have to work. - Two months is a long time. 634 00:33:21,898 --> 00:33:23,045 I know. 635 00:33:23,605 --> 00:33:25,877 Will you still want me when I get back? 636 00:33:26,061 --> 00:33:28,095 I think there's a very good possibility... 637 00:33:28,268 --> 00:33:31,778 that I will be just as infatuated with you then as I am now. 638 00:33:32,473 --> 00:33:34,346 - Maybe more. - Maybe more. 639 00:33:42,257 --> 00:33:45,448 Come on, ladies. Hurry up. Love waits for no one. 640 00:33:45,671 --> 00:33:49,419 Lucy, get off of Jenny's train. All right, bouquets up. 641 00:33:49,668 --> 00:33:51,701 And music. 642 00:33:52,665 --> 00:33:55,130 [Love Will Keep Us Together playing] 643 00:34:01,616 --> 00:34:03,842 How come you're not up there, Kirk? 644 00:34:04,030 --> 00:34:06,824 Oh, I don't tap anymore. Bum knees. 645 00:34:08,194 --> 00:34:11,658 I'm worried about this gazebo holding up all those hoofers. 646 00:34:11,899 --> 00:34:14,534 They never did a trial run, like I requested. 647 00:34:14,730 --> 00:34:16,320 I think it's okay. 648 00:34:16,812 --> 00:34:18,289 The studs are definitely sound... 649 00:34:18,435 --> 00:34:20,866 the two-by-fours are a nice Number 2 structural grade. 650 00:34:21,059 --> 00:34:22,694 Or better, possibly. 651 00:34:24,430 --> 00:34:26,338 I built a house yesterday. 652 00:34:27,220 --> 00:34:28,935 Oh, for Pete's sake. 653 00:34:29,343 --> 00:34:33,772 No tossing of the Jordan almonds. I repeat, put the almonds down. 654 00:34:34,090 --> 00:34:36,725 - Hey. - Hey. 655 00:34:37,504 --> 00:34:39,298 This is quite a party. 656 00:34:40,210 --> 00:34:42,958 Elegant and understated, just like my mother. 657 00:34:44,373 --> 00:34:46,883 So, how are you? 658 00:34:47,537 --> 00:34:49,491 - I'm fine. How are you? - Me? 659 00:34:50,701 --> 00:34:52,768 - I'm an idiot. - No, you're not. 660 00:34:52,950 --> 00:34:55,334 - I'm so sorry, Rory. - I'm sorry, too. 661 00:34:55,531 --> 00:34:57,916 - I don't know what happened. - We had a fight, that's all. 662 00:34:58,111 --> 00:35:01,064 - I've just missed you and... - I missed you, too. 663 00:35:01,609 --> 00:35:04,039 I got jealous of Harvard, which is crazy... 664 00:35:04,232 --> 00:35:06,458 'cause I love the fact that you're going to Harvard. 665 00:35:06,647 --> 00:35:10,349 You have to do something that's going to help you get there... 666 00:35:11,683 --> 00:35:14,239 I don't even really understand it myself. 667 00:35:14,431 --> 00:35:15,863 I didn't help. 668 00:35:16,305 --> 00:35:19,451 - I was all wigged out when I got home. - You had all the right to be. 669 00:35:19,677 --> 00:35:23,187 It's that when it comes to Harvard, sometimes I get a little tunnel vision. 670 00:35:23,424 --> 00:35:26,809 - And it's getting closer... - You do not have to explain. 671 00:35:27,087 --> 00:35:29,995 But I don't want you to feel unimportant, because you're not. 672 00:35:30,211 --> 00:35:31,721 - I'm glad. - I mean it. 673 00:35:31,876 --> 00:35:33,625 You could only be more important to me... 674 00:35:33,791 --> 00:35:35,859 if you had a Kit Kat growing out of your head. 675 00:35:36,039 --> 00:35:38,345 I can't make promises, but I'll give it a try. 676 00:35:38,537 --> 00:35:40,207 - I'm sorry. - Don't be. 677 00:35:40,368 --> 00:35:43,481 I'm not going to a fancy school. I don't have that kind of pressure. 678 00:35:43,699 --> 00:35:45,971 I can't even imagine what that must feel like. 679 00:35:46,156 --> 00:35:48,950 You could go to a fancy school if you wanted to. 680 00:35:49,153 --> 00:35:51,584 - I don't think so. - Why not? You're smart. 681 00:35:51,777 --> 00:35:53,969 - No, you're smart. - You are, too. 682 00:35:54,149 --> 00:35:56,943 I could help you organize your extracurricular activities... 683 00:35:57,147 --> 00:35:58,543 because I'm now an expert at it. 684 00:35:58,687 --> 00:36:01,356 - I don't... - How are your wilderness skills? 685 00:36:01,809 --> 00:36:04,115 - What? - Do you accept my apology? 686 00:36:04,308 --> 00:36:06,341 Yeah, I accept your apology. 687 00:36:08,180 --> 00:36:13,120 [One Fine Day playing] 688 00:36:24,083 --> 00:36:25,276 You okay? 689 00:36:25,498 --> 00:36:26,496 Yeah. 690 00:36:30,037 --> 00:36:32,104 You know, I'll be right back. 691 00:36:33,035 --> 00:36:36,623 Only three treats per person. No hogging of the treats. 692 00:36:36,865 --> 00:36:39,420 If caught with more than three treats on a plate... 693 00:36:39,612 --> 00:36:42,758 you will be faced with possible expulsion from said party. 694 00:36:42,984 --> 00:36:45,812 - Kirk, could I see that for a sec? - Sure. 695 00:36:47,148 --> 00:36:48,295 Thanks. 696 00:36:59,679 --> 00:37:01,235 - Hey. - Hey. 697 00:37:01,386 --> 00:37:03,294 Why aren't you at your party? 698 00:37:03,467 --> 00:37:06,614 That's funny, I was about to ask you the same thing. 699 00:37:06,923 --> 00:37:09,910 - I just got kind of busy here. - Yes, I can see that. 700 00:37:10,129 --> 00:37:12,514 They keep making that ketchup slower and slower. 701 00:37:12,710 --> 00:37:15,095 It's the Heinz family's little joke. 702 00:37:16,249 --> 00:37:17,919 It's really pretty crazy out there. 703 00:37:18,081 --> 00:37:20,465 - I can imagine. - Lots of people all having fun. 704 00:37:20,662 --> 00:37:22,698 - Just the kind of thing you'd hate. - Sounds awful. 705 00:37:22,827 --> 00:37:25,382 - You would be miserable. - Yes, I would. 706 00:37:25,700 --> 00:37:29,243 In spite of all that, I was thinking, and you don't have to... 707 00:37:29,737 --> 00:37:32,929 that maybe you could pull yourself away for a second. 708 00:37:35,441 --> 00:37:39,666 Finish the ketchup tonight, but leave the Worcestershire sauce for tomorrow. 709 00:37:39,938 --> 00:37:41,971 - I'll see how it goes. - Okay. 710 00:37:44,476 --> 00:37:48,541 It's a big night for me tonight, and it feels like you should be there. 711 00:37:50,513 --> 00:37:53,420 Anyway, I'll let you get back to your ketchup. 712 00:38:03,169 --> 00:38:06,678 - The macaroons are going like hot cakes. - Yeah, everything's a big success. 713 00:38:06,916 --> 00:38:08,869 Look at all this. Isn't it beautiful? 714 00:38:09,039 --> 00:38:11,311 I know it's clichéd, but it is so romantic. 715 00:38:11,496 --> 00:38:14,687 It makes you giddy in a sappy kind of way, doesn't it? 716 00:38:15,243 --> 00:38:17,878 - Sure, I guess. - I hope they're happy. 717 00:38:18,074 --> 00:38:20,345 What am I saying? How could they not be happy? 718 00:38:20,530 --> 00:38:23,880 They're in love. They have each other. Everything's perfect! 719 00:38:24,110 --> 00:38:25,904 Okay, I get it. 720 00:38:26,359 --> 00:38:27,676 Jackson, what are you... 721 00:38:27,816 --> 00:38:29,928 You think I need a piano to fall on my head? 722 00:38:30,105 --> 00:38:33,648 I don't think anyone needs a piano to fall on their head. 723 00:38:33,894 --> 00:38:35,290 All the marriage talk... 724 00:38:35,434 --> 00:38:38,944 and the "Jackson, you should see Lorelai's ring. It's so beautiful." 725 00:38:39,181 --> 00:38:42,929 - It is. - I understand. I'm hip, okay? 726 00:38:43,178 --> 00:38:46,324 We've hit that point in our relationship where the hints are starting... 727 00:38:46,550 --> 00:38:48,822 that will be followed by the where-are-we-going talk. 728 00:38:49,006 --> 00:38:50,315 That'll only end in an ultimatum. 729 00:38:50,339 --> 00:38:53,769 - Suddenly all hell breaks loose! - Okay, no more sugar for you. 730 00:38:54,252 --> 00:38:56,716 So I think I need to say this right now. 731 00:38:57,208 --> 00:39:00,321 - I'm not ready for marriage. - Okay. 732 00:39:00,789 --> 00:39:03,174 However, I'd be willing to move in. 733 00:39:03,495 --> 00:39:06,209 - Move in where? - Move in with you. 734 00:39:07,450 --> 00:39:10,914 - Jackson, you're hilarious. - I am? 735 00:39:12,030 --> 00:39:15,142 "I'll move in with you." What a riot! 736 00:39:15,360 --> 00:39:17,552 - Why are you laughing? - Your face. 737 00:39:17,733 --> 00:39:20,641 - God, you are good! - I wasn't joking. 738 00:39:21,772 --> 00:39:23,679 Come on, let's go get some punch. 739 00:39:23,853 --> 00:39:25,840 I'm serious. I'm moving in. 740 00:39:26,642 --> 00:39:29,470 Jackson, stop. You're giving me a cramp. 741 00:39:29,681 --> 00:39:31,430 Sookie, get back here. 742 00:39:32,763 --> 00:39:35,227 [Love Is Everywhere I Go playing] 743 00:40:55,611 --> 00:40:56,758 [Doorbell ringing] 744 00:40:56,944 --> 00:40:58,851 Marina, the door, please. 745 00:41:05,395 --> 00:41:06,542 Thanks. 746 00:41:09,308 --> 00:41:10,501 Hey, Mom. 747 00:41:11,973 --> 00:41:15,165 I was in the neighborhood because there's that wedding dress place. 748 00:41:15,387 --> 00:41:17,421 Elizabeth Taylor bought one of her dresses there. 749 00:41:17,593 --> 00:41:19,705 I was trying to make a decision about a veil. 750 00:41:19,883 --> 00:41:24,153 I thought you might have an opinion about which one would look best on me... 751 00:41:25,088 --> 00:41:26,644 'cause you know me. 752 00:41:26,795 --> 00:41:30,418 I thought I'd stop by and ask you which one you thought would be good. 753 00:41:30,666 --> 00:41:31,735 On me. 754 00:41:31,873 --> 00:41:33,861 So which one? 755 00:41:36,620 --> 00:41:39,811 You're quite capable of choosing that yourself, Lorelai. 756 00:41:46,320 --> 00:41:47,547 I'm sorry. 757 00:41:48,069 --> 00:41:49,942 All right, you're sorry. 758 00:41:51,982 --> 00:41:54,651 I don't know how to tell you things, Mom. 759 00:41:56,603 --> 00:42:00,306 I don't know if you've noticed this or not, but we don't communicate very well. 760 00:42:02,015 --> 00:42:04,083 When something good happens to me... 761 00:42:04,305 --> 00:42:07,133 I'm just afraid you're going to make me feel bad about it. 762 00:42:07,345 --> 00:42:08,855 When something bad happens to me... 763 00:42:09,010 --> 00:42:12,281 I'm always afraid you'll say, "I told you so." 764 00:42:13,215 --> 00:42:16,486 I'm not sure if that's always fair. 765 00:42:16,796 --> 00:42:20,747 And I'm sure I share part of the blame for this circle we get into. 766 00:42:22,124 --> 00:42:25,110 You think your words don't have any effect on me. 767 00:42:26,080 --> 00:42:27,351 But they do. 768 00:42:31,575 --> 00:42:34,289 I just didn't want to feel bad about this. 769 00:42:34,947 --> 00:42:36,298 So I waited. 770 00:42:38,694 --> 00:42:41,158 And I really didn't mean to hurt you. 771 00:42:49,019 --> 00:42:50,450 Okay, well... 772 00:42:52,017 --> 00:42:54,890 I will let you get back to that letter there. 773 00:42:56,971 --> 00:42:59,435 Your head is much too big for a veil. 774 00:43:02,549 --> 00:43:04,583 You might consider a tiara. 775 00:43:09,502 --> 00:43:10,649 A tiara? 776 00:43:13,665 --> 00:43:14,778 That's what I wore. 777 00:43:20,452 --> 00:43:21,520 Okay. 778 00:43:23,574 --> 00:43:25,006 I'll think about that.