1 00:00:01,238 --> 00:00:02,747 - The time? - 4:30. 2 00:00:02,902 --> 00:00:04,572 - Fill me up. - That's your sixth cup. 3 00:00:04,734 --> 00:00:06,083 - Yes, it is. - How about some tea? 4 00:00:06,107 --> 00:00:08,140 Absolutely. Throw it in with the coffee. 5 00:00:09,395 --> 00:00:11,621 - I assume Rory's meeting you here? - Yes, she is. 6 00:00:11,809 --> 00:00:14,921 She's late. I have to go to class tonight, so I have 10 more minutes. 7 00:00:15,139 --> 00:00:16,332 - I got it. - You did? 8 00:00:16,471 --> 00:00:18,662 - Right here. - Hurry up, open it. 9 00:00:19,759 --> 00:00:22,427 - Leave the pot, Ethel. - I'm just an enabler. 10 00:00:22,631 --> 00:00:26,015 Just remember, these are the PSATs. It's like the Baby Gap. 11 00:00:26,252 --> 00:00:29,636 They don't count as much. You can take them again. Plus, you are young. 12 00:00:29,872 --> 00:00:33,221 You have years of learning ahead. The important thing is that you tried hard. 13 00:00:33,452 --> 00:00:36,086 I got a 740 Verbal and a 760 Math. 14 00:00:36,907 --> 00:00:40,574 - Thank God you're not an idiot. - I got a 740 Verbal and a 760 Math? 15 00:00:40,819 --> 00:00:44,090 Those are damn good scores, little lady, really. Amazing. Top-notch. 16 00:00:44,315 --> 00:00:47,062 Those are PSA-Terrific. 17 00:00:47,271 --> 00:00:49,144 Sorry, I had to go for it. You're frowning. 18 00:00:49,310 --> 00:00:51,694 - How did I get a higher score in Math? - Who cares? 19 00:00:51,890 --> 00:00:54,063 I'm stronger in Verbal. Verbal is my thing. 20 00:00:54,075 --> 00:00:55,239 No, Verbal's my thing. 21 00:00:55,470 --> 00:00:58,263 Maybe I didn't study hard enough. Maybe I got cocky. 22 00:00:58,466 --> 00:01:01,815 Maybe you need a mud bath-salt glow-chill pill combo. 23 00:01:02,046 --> 00:01:04,919 - I'm just saying... - You got a great score. 24 00:01:05,125 --> 00:01:07,509 - Yeah, but... - No. A great score. 25 00:01:07,706 --> 00:01:08,739 Great score? 26 00:01:08,872 --> 00:01:11,017 That is a score you have earned and you deserve... 27 00:01:11,203 --> 00:01:14,393 and will allow you to look down at me for many years to come. 28 00:01:14,698 --> 00:01:17,333 We should celebrate. Let's get all dressed up tonight... 29 00:01:17,529 --> 00:01:19,596 - and hit The Rocky Horror Picture Show? - Serious? 30 00:01:19,777 --> 00:01:21,446 - I'm always serious. - Can I invite Lane? 31 00:01:21,608 --> 00:01:22,676 Absolutely. 32 00:01:22,815 --> 00:01:25,722 I hope she gets this in time. She's been hard to reach lately. 33 00:01:25,937 --> 00:01:29,365 Maybe she can't handle the pressure of having such a brilliant best friend. 34 00:01:29,599 --> 00:01:31,765 Brilliant in Math. The Verbal's kind of sad. 35 00:01:31,777 --> 00:01:32,346 Thank you. 36 00:01:32,554 --> 00:01:34,984 - You're late. - Shoot. I am. I have to go. 37 00:01:35,176 --> 00:01:37,129 Rory kicked some major PSAT ass today. 38 00:01:37,299 --> 00:01:39,286 - Yeah? Congratulations. - Thank you. 39 00:01:39,463 --> 00:01:42,098 We're gonna hit The Rocky Horror Picture Show tonight. 40 00:01:42,293 --> 00:01:44,008 - Really? - Yes, I am Magenta. 41 00:01:44,166 --> 00:01:46,039 Rory opts for Janet. I had a thought. 42 00:01:46,206 --> 00:01:48,431 - Yeah? - I was thinking that you could put on... 43 00:01:48,620 --> 00:01:51,367 fishnet stockings, a leather teddy, platform boots, and come... 44 00:01:51,575 --> 00:01:53,686 - as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. - That is a thought. 45 00:01:53,864 --> 00:01:56,691 - You'll also need some gloves and a wig. - Gloves, wigs. Got it. 46 00:01:56,903 --> 00:01:58,380 - I'll do your makeup. - That'll help. 47 00:01:58,442 --> 00:01:59,998 - There you go. - Sounds great. 48 00:02:00,149 --> 00:02:02,862 - 8:00, I'll swing around and get you? - Sure, good. 49 00:02:03,063 --> 00:02:05,731 If by some chance you knock on the door but no one answers... 50 00:02:05,934 --> 00:02:08,488 even if the lights are on, I'll meet you there. 51 00:02:08,681 --> 00:02:12,223 - So I'll see you tomorrow morning? - I'll be the one with the coffee. 52 00:02:14,467 --> 00:02:17,101 Make sure you gloat a little. It's good for the skin. 53 00:03:16,232 --> 00:03:17,742 [Alarm beeping] 54 00:03:56,896 --> 00:03:57,893 [Shrieking] 55 00:04:00,142 --> 00:04:01,368 Rory! 56 00:04:01,516 --> 00:04:04,502 Do you think the porch is falling apart, or do you weigh a ton? 57 00:04:04,720 --> 00:04:07,706 The porch is fine. It has a little extra ventilation in it now. 58 00:04:07,925 --> 00:04:10,514 - The wood is old and rotting. - It is not old and rotting. 59 00:04:10,714 --> 00:04:14,222 It is strong and sprightly and will be with us for a long time to come. 60 00:04:14,460 --> 00:04:15,777 So you do weigh a ton? 61 00:04:15,917 --> 00:04:18,267 - I checked under the entire house. - And? 62 00:04:18,455 --> 00:04:20,125 - You have termites. - What? 63 00:04:20,286 --> 00:04:23,635 Tens of thousands of them. Subterranean, drywood, the whole gamut. 64 00:04:23,866 --> 00:04:25,773 - Gross. - Four crawled up my nose. 65 00:04:25,988 --> 00:04:28,180 It happens all the time when you're upside down. 66 00:04:28,360 --> 00:04:31,472 To them, the nostril looks like another hollow passage in the wood. 67 00:04:31,691 --> 00:04:34,642 - They're not too bright. - Okay, so we have termites. 68 00:04:34,854 --> 00:04:37,204 What do we... Don't you want to come inside, Kirk? 69 00:04:37,393 --> 00:04:40,061 Actually, I would prefer to discuss this outside. 70 00:04:40,556 --> 00:04:41,554 [Door shutting] 71 00:04:43,511 --> 00:04:44,987 Let's get down to it. 72 00:04:45,134 --> 00:04:48,200 From what I witnessed, your house is a bug-infested smorgasbord. 73 00:04:48,422 --> 00:04:49,455 Are those for me? 74 00:04:49,588 --> 00:04:51,699 - Yeah. - What do we do? 75 00:04:52,834 --> 00:04:55,786 - I'd prefer to discuss this on the lawn. - Why? 76 00:04:55,997 --> 00:04:58,506 This porch could give out on us at any minute. 77 00:04:58,827 --> 00:05:00,701 Kirk, that's crazy. 78 00:05:00,950 --> 00:05:03,663 - Stop. The porch is fine. - Your foot went through it today. 79 00:05:03,864 --> 00:05:06,691 - That was different. That wood was old. - What happened to sprightly? 80 00:05:06,902 --> 00:05:08,571 Kirk, what are you doing? 81 00:05:08,983 --> 00:05:12,934 Making sure that if the roof comes down, the debris can't ricochet and take me out. 82 00:05:13,186 --> 00:05:16,933 In five more minutes, you won't need to. Please talk to me about the termites. 83 00:05:17,182 --> 00:05:19,487 - What do I do, tent the place? - To start with, yes. 84 00:05:19,680 --> 00:05:20,826 - To start with? - What? 85 00:05:20,970 --> 00:05:24,399 They've done some serious damage. They've eaten through the wooden joists. 86 00:05:24,632 --> 00:05:27,096 Your foundation has lost its structural integrity. 87 00:05:27,297 --> 00:05:28,693 Our house is falling down. 88 00:05:28,836 --> 00:05:31,743 - What should I do to fix this? - You have to jack the house up... 89 00:05:31,958 --> 00:05:34,944 rebuild the joists, and repair the weakened parts of the foundation. 90 00:05:35,162 --> 00:05:38,308 - All for the low price of... - I haven't done the exact estimate. 91 00:05:38,534 --> 00:05:41,202 I'd say somewhere in the neighborhood of $15,000. 92 00:05:42,904 --> 00:05:44,971 - Tell it to move to another neighborhood. - Sorry? 93 00:05:45,151 --> 00:05:47,297 - $15,000? - We're never eating again. 94 00:05:47,482 --> 00:05:50,594 I don't have $15,000. I've never had $15,000. 95 00:05:50,812 --> 00:05:52,879 I'm trying to picture $15,000, I can't. 96 00:05:53,060 --> 00:05:55,523 That's how unfamiliar $15,000 and I are with each other. 97 00:05:55,723 --> 00:05:58,028 You can just fix part of the house, the part you like. 98 00:05:58,221 --> 00:06:00,934 - We like the entire house. - Really? Even that kitchen? 99 00:06:01,134 --> 00:06:02,326 Thanks for coming over. 100 00:06:02,466 --> 00:06:04,499 - What are you gonna do? - I don't know yet. 101 00:06:04,672 --> 00:06:06,705 You don't want to wait too long to address this. 102 00:06:06,878 --> 00:06:07,945 I get that. 103 00:06:08,168 --> 00:06:10,279 - You might get the dishes out of there. - Good tip. 104 00:06:10,457 --> 00:06:12,772 - Thanks for the waffles. - Thanks for the horrifying news. 105 00:06:12,830 --> 00:06:14,056 Any time. 106 00:06:16,243 --> 00:06:18,956 Look at it this way. The day's all uphill from here. 107 00:06:19,156 --> 00:06:22,505 - This is really bad. - Don't worry. We'll figure something out. 108 00:06:23,360 --> 00:06:25,427 - We should get inside. - Yeah. 109 00:06:26,481 --> 00:06:27,799 After you. 110 00:06:33,807 --> 00:06:37,394 - Eleven, twelve, here. - Thanks. 111 00:06:38,384 --> 00:06:42,290 - One, two three... - I'm depressed. 112 00:06:42,838 --> 00:06:45,585 - Jeremy didn't call? - Not in a timely manner, no. 113 00:06:45,794 --> 00:06:48,621 - Good riddance to bad luggage. - I guess. 114 00:06:49,081 --> 00:06:52,226 I thought we really connected the other day in the supply closet. 115 00:06:52,453 --> 00:06:54,758 Boys. A Nancy Drew mystery. 116 00:06:54,950 --> 00:06:57,935 - Louise. Madeline. - You look happy. 117 00:06:58,446 --> 00:06:59,639 Really? 118 00:07:00,735 --> 00:07:02,608 - What? - Nothing. 119 00:07:03,149 --> 00:07:05,897 It's just a nice day. A nice, nice day. 120 00:07:06,104 --> 00:07:09,727 - Okay. - Did you get your PSAT scores back yet? 121 00:07:09,975 --> 00:07:12,008 - Yeah. Yesterday. - And? 122 00:07:12,181 --> 00:07:14,611 - 500 Verbal, 560 Math. - Respectable. 123 00:07:14,803 --> 00:07:16,790 - I thought so. - Louise, what did you get? 124 00:07:16,967 --> 00:07:19,919 - Highlights, around my face. - You'll take them again and do better. 125 00:07:20,131 --> 00:07:22,020 I'll do that and get my nose done. 126 00:07:22,032 --> 00:07:24,355 You don't study. You don't apply yourself. 127 00:07:25,083 --> 00:07:26,990 - I need another chip. - Take them. 128 00:07:27,165 --> 00:07:29,595 - So I got my scores back today, too. - Yeah? 129 00:07:29,786 --> 00:07:34,089 This morning. I came downstairs, and there they were, sitting on the table. 130 00:07:35,864 --> 00:07:39,168 Boy, was I nervous, just imagining what I got. 131 00:07:40,358 --> 00:07:44,184 Then I realized that I'd have to open them eventually, and so I did. 132 00:07:44,687 --> 00:07:46,912 Was I surprised by what I found. 133 00:07:48,309 --> 00:07:50,659 Could've knocked me over with a feather. 134 00:07:51,305 --> 00:07:54,052 Yep. I was just that surprised. 135 00:07:55,009 --> 00:07:57,393 So, what did you get? 136 00:07:57,756 --> 00:08:01,537 Rory, since you asked, and by the way, I'm not bragging or anything... 137 00:08:01,793 --> 00:08:04,586 but I got a 750 Math and a 730 Verbal. 138 00:08:04,790 --> 00:08:06,823 - That is good. - Congratulations. 139 00:08:06,996 --> 00:08:09,029 - Thank you. - Those are great scores. 140 00:08:09,202 --> 00:08:12,187 - Did you get your scores back yet? - Yep. 141 00:08:12,823 --> 00:08:14,696 - And? - I'm happy. 142 00:08:14,862 --> 00:08:16,417 - How happy? - Pretty happy. 143 00:08:16,569 --> 00:08:18,681 How do I know you're not one of those people... 144 00:08:18,857 --> 00:08:20,730 who gets pretty happy looking at a sunset? 145 00:08:20,897 --> 00:08:23,247 How do I know what your barometer for pretty happy is? 146 00:08:23,436 --> 00:08:25,070 - You don't. - Right. 147 00:08:27,140 --> 00:08:29,365 - So, are you? - Am I what? 148 00:08:29,555 --> 00:08:32,109 Are you one of those who gets happy looking at a sunset? 149 00:08:32,301 --> 00:08:35,253 - I don't get unhappy looking at a sunset. - What did you get? 150 00:08:35,464 --> 00:08:37,417 - That's personal. - Why won't you tell me? 151 00:08:37,587 --> 00:08:39,620 'Cause it's none of your business. 152 00:08:40,001 --> 00:08:44,111 - Okay, fine. Don't tell me what you got. - I won't. 153 00:08:44,704 --> 00:08:46,012 Why won't you tell me your score? 154 00:08:46,036 --> 00:08:47,034 [Bell ringing] 155 00:08:47,160 --> 00:08:48,193 Bye, Paris. 156 00:08:48,325 --> 00:08:50,437 You're not torturing me, you know. I don't care! 157 00:08:50,615 --> 00:08:53,566 My scores were great. I'm very happy with my scores. 158 00:08:53,778 --> 00:08:57,888 And I hate looking at a sunset, so my standard for happiness is high! 159 00:09:06,056 --> 00:09:07,373 [Door creaking] 160 00:09:09,220 --> 00:09:11,172 - Rory, wake up. - What's going on? 161 00:09:11,342 --> 00:09:13,090 - I can hear them chewing. - Who? 162 00:09:13,256 --> 00:09:16,719 The termites. They're everywhere, nibbling and eating and swallowing. 163 00:09:16,960 --> 00:09:18,913 - You're insane. - I can't sleep here. 164 00:09:19,083 --> 00:09:20,911 - What? - We have to go to Sookie's. 165 00:09:21,081 --> 00:09:22,590 You're kidding, right? 166 00:09:24,036 --> 00:09:25,263 It's 11:00 p.m. 167 00:09:25,410 --> 00:09:28,361 Well, here. But somewhere in the world, it's still Miller time. 168 00:09:28,573 --> 00:09:31,559 Mom, you're wigging. Go put on some imaginary earplugs... 169 00:09:31,778 --> 00:09:34,730 to drown out the imaginary termite sounds and go back to sleep. 170 00:09:34,941 --> 00:09:36,575 - But... - Bed. Now. 171 00:09:37,230 --> 00:09:38,626 [Gasping in disbelief] 172 00:09:38,895 --> 00:09:40,565 - You really don't hear them? - No. 173 00:09:40,726 --> 00:09:43,315 And as soon as you're asleep, you won't, either. 174 00:09:43,806 --> 00:09:46,951 - Okay, fine. Good night. - Good night. 175 00:09:55,959 --> 00:09:58,866 - I feel like they're crawling all over me. - I know. 176 00:09:59,081 --> 00:10:01,192 With their creepy little fangy teeth... 177 00:10:01,370 --> 00:10:03,515 their tail things and their pointy tentacles. 178 00:10:03,701 --> 00:10:05,416 You have no idea what a termite looks like. 179 00:10:05,574 --> 00:10:08,686 Unless they're wearing a foundation repair guy T-shirt, I don't care. 180 00:10:08,903 --> 00:10:10,970 - You sure Sookie was up? - She answered the phone. 181 00:10:11,151 --> 00:10:13,615 - After how many rings? - I don't know, 20 or 30. 182 00:10:13,815 --> 00:10:16,688 - Mom, she was sleeping. - No. She's just deaf in one ear. 183 00:10:16,894 --> 00:10:18,404 - Since when? - Now, apparently. 184 00:10:18,560 --> 00:10:19,558 What? 185 00:10:19,684 --> 00:10:24,271 You would have to be deaf in one ear not to hear the phone ring 20 or 30 times. 186 00:10:26,135 --> 00:10:28,406 There they are, my little termite whisperers. 187 00:10:28,590 --> 00:10:30,974 - Sookie, sorry to call so late. - And so incessantly. 188 00:10:31,170 --> 00:10:33,997 They were getting organized. I heard one of them yell, "Charge!" 189 00:10:34,209 --> 00:10:36,514 - We will make this up to you. - What are you saying? 190 00:10:36,707 --> 00:10:39,216 - This is great. It's like a slumber party. - You sure? 191 00:10:39,412 --> 00:10:44,112 Absolutely. We can raid the fridge, we can make a nice avocado-mango facemask. 192 00:10:44,656 --> 00:10:47,768 Get out the tarot cards, tell fortunes, play Twister... 193 00:10:47,986 --> 00:10:51,018 make a Häagen-Dazs chocolate chocolate chip ice cream milkshake. 194 00:10:51,232 --> 00:10:53,867 - We'll watch Purple Rain. - Sookie, it's midnight. 195 00:10:54,062 --> 00:10:56,935 - Let's go straight for the milkshakes. - Good thinking. 196 00:10:57,350 --> 00:10:59,223 I'll put my stuff in the guest room. 197 00:10:59,390 --> 00:11:02,614 Sookie, I really appreciate you letting us crash here tonight. 198 00:11:02,844 --> 00:11:05,228 So creepy, just lying there... 199 00:11:05,424 --> 00:11:09,296 listening to a thousand tiny little insects just mocking me. 200 00:11:09,546 --> 00:11:11,976 "Ha, ha! We're eating your house. Try and stop us." 201 00:11:12,167 --> 00:11:14,120 - When are you going to tent? - Next week. 202 00:11:14,290 --> 00:11:15,323 That sucks. 203 00:11:15,455 --> 00:11:18,010 - $2,000. - That sucks. 204 00:11:18,203 --> 00:11:21,154 And after the $2,000 circus-tent fiasco... 205 00:11:21,366 --> 00:11:24,909 I have to find another $15,000 to keep my house from falling down. 206 00:11:25,819 --> 00:11:27,805 - I like that house. - I know you do. 207 00:11:27,983 --> 00:11:30,050 - I don't want it to fall down. - I know you don't. 208 00:11:30,231 --> 00:11:33,501 - Anyway, I called the bank today. - How did that go? 209 00:11:33,727 --> 00:11:36,157 Well, wait, what's that? 210 00:11:36,349 --> 00:11:38,064 - They're still laughing. - What? 211 00:11:38,223 --> 00:11:41,174 They passed the phone around, made me ask everyone in the place. 212 00:11:41,385 --> 00:11:44,496 That is terrible. Completely heartless. 213 00:11:44,715 --> 00:11:47,383 According to the jolly bankers, I'm worth nothing. 214 00:11:47,587 --> 00:11:49,698 There so has to be something you can do. 215 00:11:49,876 --> 00:11:52,669 I was thinking about opening a Coyote Ugly lemonade stand. 216 00:11:52,873 --> 00:11:54,939 - Interesting. - What's interesting? 217 00:11:55,120 --> 00:11:59,469 Nothing. Your mom is apparently one of the biggest losers in Stars Hollow. 218 00:11:59,740 --> 00:12:02,329 - Okay. Continue. - You should call them again tomorrow. 219 00:12:02,529 --> 00:12:04,958 - No, Sookie. - No, I mean it. 220 00:12:05,151 --> 00:12:08,183 You're an upstanding citizen, an active part of the community. 221 00:12:08,397 --> 00:12:11,860 You made all of the donkey outfits for the Christmas festival last year. 222 00:12:12,101 --> 00:12:14,485 You organized the "Save the Historic Oak Tree" campaign. 223 00:12:14,682 --> 00:12:18,269 You played Tevye in the Stars Hollow Community theater production... 224 00:12:18,511 --> 00:12:20,101 - of Fiddler on the Roof. - Yes. 225 00:12:20,259 --> 00:12:23,768 Five and a half stars from the Stars Hollow Gazette. Unheard of till then. 226 00:12:24,005 --> 00:12:26,355 - They should take that into account. - Yes, they should. 227 00:12:26,544 --> 00:12:28,417 Yes, they should, but they won't. 228 00:12:28,584 --> 00:12:29,730 [Thudding] 229 00:12:32,039 --> 00:12:35,864 I bet there's a room at the inn you could stay in, part-time at least. 230 00:12:36,117 --> 00:12:37,707 - What was that? - What? 231 00:12:37,865 --> 00:12:39,852 - That noise. - What noise? 232 00:12:40,030 --> 00:12:42,664 A huge thud just came from your closet. 233 00:12:42,860 --> 00:12:45,085 Yeah, that's my shoes. 234 00:12:45,274 --> 00:12:47,828 - Your shoes? - Yeah. That's my shoe closet. 235 00:12:48,311 --> 00:12:53,057 Sometimes I don't stack them properly, and then they fall... 236 00:12:53,348 --> 00:12:57,537 and then there's the thudding sound. And then... No. 237 00:12:58,467 --> 00:13:00,817 That's probably the sound that you just heard. 238 00:13:01,007 --> 00:13:03,675 - The ice cream's getting melted. - Jackson? 239 00:13:03,878 --> 00:13:05,467 - Yes. - How you doing? 240 00:13:05,626 --> 00:13:07,216 I'm doing fine. You? 241 00:13:07,666 --> 00:13:10,413 - Sookie, Jackson's hiding in the closet. - Yes, he is. 242 00:13:10,620 --> 00:13:13,084 - Why didn't you say something? - Because you were upset... 243 00:13:13,285 --> 00:13:16,634 you were bringing Rory, I didn't want her to feel weird or uncomfortable. 244 00:13:16,863 --> 00:13:19,089 - So you stuck Jackson in the closet? - She did. 245 00:13:19,278 --> 00:13:21,470 - Jackson, come out. - I'm in my pajamas. 246 00:13:21,650 --> 00:13:24,034 - So are we. - Yeah, but mine are humiliating. 247 00:13:24,231 --> 00:13:26,342 - We won't laugh. - Yes, you will. 248 00:13:26,520 --> 00:13:28,348 - I promise we won't. - I'm fine. 249 00:13:28,518 --> 00:13:31,425 Will you be fine there all night? 'Cause we're staying all night. 250 00:13:31,639 --> 00:13:33,672 Knowing Sookie, she'll make a big breakfast. 251 00:13:33,845 --> 00:13:36,275 So tonight will last until late tomorrow morning. 252 00:13:36,467 --> 00:13:39,102 So the bottom line for you here is you'll be holed up... 253 00:13:39,297 --> 00:13:41,602 in that closet a very, very long time. 254 00:13:42,503 --> 00:13:44,535 If I come out, you have to understand one thing. 255 00:13:45,291 --> 00:13:47,959 I have a cousin who owns a Xerox company that specializes... 256 00:13:48,163 --> 00:13:51,625 in taking pictures and making them into things: calendars, coffee mugs... 257 00:13:51,867 --> 00:13:55,818 - collector plates, and pajamas. - Jackson's wearing picture pajamas? 258 00:13:56,071 --> 00:13:57,548 - Yes, he is. - Does he do this often? 259 00:13:57,653 --> 00:13:59,569 - Almost every night. - What are the pictures of? 260 00:13:59,691 --> 00:14:03,279 Him. During high school, in his wrestling uniform. 261 00:14:03,521 --> 00:14:06,030 - You have to come out here right now. - No. 262 00:14:06,227 --> 00:14:08,338 - Why? - Because you sound too eager. 263 00:14:09,098 --> 00:14:11,482 - I'm not. Am I eager? - Put your paws down. 264 00:14:11,678 --> 00:14:15,981 I'm not eager. I just want you to come out and be comfortable, that's all. 265 00:14:16,340 --> 00:14:17,975 Well, okay. 266 00:14:23,665 --> 00:14:27,287 Honey, we're making milkshakes. You want to come in and help? 267 00:14:27,536 --> 00:14:28,569 Okay. 268 00:14:30,492 --> 00:14:34,159 If our house does fall down and we end up living in a hollowed-out tree... 269 00:14:34,403 --> 00:14:37,038 this moment might make it all worth it. 270 00:14:40,230 --> 00:14:43,182 - Hello, Lane? - What are you doing here? 271 00:14:43,518 --> 00:14:45,790 - Mrs. Kim, hi. I was just... - Out! 272 00:14:45,974 --> 00:14:47,450 - What? - Out! 273 00:14:48,055 --> 00:14:50,280 - But I wiped off my feet. - Move. 274 00:14:51,135 --> 00:14:53,928 I was just looking for Lane, and I thought she was... 275 00:14:54,132 --> 00:14:56,800 - Taylor says you have termites. - I don't, my house does. 276 00:14:57,004 --> 00:14:57,851 You are a carrier. 277 00:14:57,863 --> 00:14:59,797 I don't think you can be a termite carrier. 278 00:15:00,001 --> 00:15:02,908 - You spread it all over town. - We don't control the termites. 279 00:15:03,122 --> 00:15:06,154 - They move on their own. - See all the furniture in there? Wood. 280 00:15:06,368 --> 00:15:09,275 All wood. You must go. Go now! 281 00:15:12,903 --> 00:15:14,969 - Can you just tell me if Lane is home? - No. 282 00:15:15,151 --> 00:15:16,865 - Do you know where she is? - School. 283 00:15:17,024 --> 00:15:19,817 - Still? - Yes. She's there, she's studying. 284 00:15:20,437 --> 00:15:23,310 What's that moving by your foot? I see something moving. 285 00:15:23,516 --> 00:15:25,151 There's nothing. I swear. 286 00:15:26,430 --> 00:15:28,145 Will you tell her I came by? 287 00:15:29,011 --> 00:15:31,565 Then she chased me halfway down the street with a hose. 288 00:15:31,757 --> 00:15:35,300 - It was like a scene from Silkwood. - News travels way too fast around here. 289 00:15:35,545 --> 00:15:37,339 Four people asked me when we were tenting... 290 00:15:37,501 --> 00:15:40,328 two asked if we were moving, one asked me if we were atheists. 291 00:15:40,540 --> 00:15:42,526 We have to stop talking to people. 292 00:15:42,704 --> 00:15:45,168 We have to stay at home with the curtains drawn... 293 00:15:45,367 --> 00:15:49,670 collecting old newspapers, muttering, and eating Cup-a-Soup and Slim Jims. 294 00:15:49,946 --> 00:15:51,502 - Hello? - Hi, it's Madeline. 295 00:15:51,652 --> 00:15:54,604 - Hi. - Listen, I have to ask you a little favor. 296 00:15:55,232 --> 00:15:59,013 I'm working on an article for The Franklin. Totally last minute. 297 00:15:59,269 --> 00:16:01,699 I thought it would be interesting to compare... 298 00:16:01,891 --> 00:16:05,275 Chilton's overall PSAT scores to other prep schools in the area. 299 00:16:06,011 --> 00:16:08,361 I'm trying to compile a list of people's scores... 300 00:16:08,550 --> 00:16:12,172 especially the top students, and I realized I don't have yours yet. 301 00:16:12,421 --> 00:16:15,566 - You want to know my PSAT scores? - That would be great. 302 00:16:15,793 --> 00:16:17,779 - Put Paris on the phone. - Excuse me? 303 00:16:17,957 --> 00:16:20,750 - Let me talk to her. - Paris isn't here. 304 00:16:20,954 --> 00:16:23,985 I don't know where she is. She's probably at her house... 305 00:16:24,200 --> 00:16:27,231 or maybe at the library, or maybe she's buying pencils... 306 00:16:27,446 --> 00:16:30,830 because she goes through them so fast, she pushes down on them really hard. 307 00:16:31,067 --> 00:16:32,816 - Then they break... - Madeline. 308 00:16:32,981 --> 00:16:34,208 Hold on. 309 00:16:36,062 --> 00:16:37,538 - What? - Pathetic. 310 00:16:37,685 --> 00:16:39,240 - Why won't you tell me? - Bye, Paris. 311 00:16:39,391 --> 00:16:41,775 Tell me those scores. I have to know. Rory? 312 00:16:44,802 --> 00:16:46,516 - Paris again? - Yep. 313 00:16:47,341 --> 00:16:51,009 If we put Paris and my mother in a room together, the world would implode. 314 00:16:51,253 --> 00:16:53,717 I'll keep that in mind for the next science fair. 315 00:16:53,917 --> 00:16:55,030 Enough. 316 00:16:55,291 --> 00:16:57,754 I've got computer screens feeling sorry for me. 317 00:16:57,954 --> 00:16:59,305 How many places is that? 318 00:16:59,453 --> 00:17:02,439 It's not the amount of places that turns you down that matters... 319 00:17:02,657 --> 00:17:05,007 it's the quality of the place that turns you down. 320 00:17:05,197 --> 00:17:07,910 When you've got Jacko's Loans not wanting your business... 321 00:17:08,110 --> 00:17:10,540 - it's time to hang out with the Coreys. - Sorry. 322 00:17:10,732 --> 00:17:12,560 I won't think about it tonight. 323 00:17:12,730 --> 00:17:15,114 I'll think about it tomorrow. At Tara. 324 00:17:15,311 --> 00:17:16,945 - You ready? - One sec. 325 00:17:18,057 --> 00:17:20,089 Mom, I hate to bring this up... 326 00:17:20,263 --> 00:17:22,488 but there's an obvious solution to our problem. 327 00:17:22,677 --> 00:17:23,948 - I know. - You do? 328 00:17:24,092 --> 00:17:28,281 Yes. Frankly, I think if I sold you into white slavery, I would miss you. 329 00:17:29,211 --> 00:17:32,402 - Please don't go where you're going. - I think they would say yes. 330 00:17:32,624 --> 00:17:36,008 Of course they'd say yes. And that yes would be followed by: 331 00:17:36,246 --> 00:17:40,594 "Okay, enough already. My God, please, stop. I've got nothing left to give." 332 00:17:40,866 --> 00:17:42,977 - That's not true. - That is completely true. 333 00:17:43,155 --> 00:17:46,504 - Grandma and Grandpa will help. - I went to my parents for you for Chilton. 334 00:17:46,734 --> 00:17:49,528 Why? Because that was worth all the obligation. This is not. 335 00:17:49,731 --> 00:17:51,957 - This is our home. - I'll find a way to fix it. 336 00:17:52,145 --> 00:17:53,860 - How? - I don't know yet. 337 00:17:54,018 --> 00:17:56,323 If you don't know, then maybe there's not another way. 338 00:17:56,515 --> 00:17:59,388 - There's always another way. - Was there another way with Chilton? 339 00:17:59,594 --> 00:18:01,581 - That was different. - Why was that different? 340 00:18:01,759 --> 00:18:04,268 Because I said so. I'm the one doing the groveling... 341 00:18:04,464 --> 00:18:07,893 and that gets you judgment rights, and I'm judging that this is different. 342 00:18:08,128 --> 00:18:10,716 - The remaining judge begs to differ. - I know you mean well. 343 00:18:10,916 --> 00:18:13,187 I'm not gonna deal with my parents on this one. No. 344 00:18:13,372 --> 00:18:15,880 - You're being stubborn. - Have I shocked you? 345 00:18:16,077 --> 00:18:17,633 Fine, let's go. 346 00:18:18,782 --> 00:18:21,166 - Where's Grandpa tonight? - He's at work. 347 00:18:21,363 --> 00:18:24,871 Explain to him that quitting means you don't go back to the job, you quit. 348 00:18:25,109 --> 00:18:27,822 - He did not quit. He resigned. - Same rules apply. 349 00:18:28,022 --> 00:18:31,609 When you resign, you have to put in certain time to get things in order. 350 00:18:31,851 --> 00:18:34,405 He has clients to see, certain accounts to close out. 351 00:18:34,598 --> 00:18:35,709 Is that hard for him? 352 00:18:35,721 --> 00:18:37,868 Actually, I think he's rather enjoying it. 353 00:18:38,095 --> 00:18:41,365 - Good. - Yes, it is good. What are you taking? 354 00:18:41,590 --> 00:18:43,146 - Roofies. - Aspirin. 355 00:18:43,297 --> 00:18:45,125 - Are you sick? - I have a headache. 356 00:18:45,294 --> 00:18:48,167 That means you're sick. You think it's normal to have a headache? 357 00:18:48,375 --> 00:18:50,010 I just have a tension headache. 358 00:18:50,164 --> 00:18:53,276 - What do you have to be tense about? - I can't begin to think. 359 00:18:53,661 --> 00:18:55,455 - You should lie down. - I'm fine. 360 00:18:55,617 --> 00:18:57,524 - You work too hard. - I don't. 361 00:18:57,697 --> 00:19:00,047 If you didn't, you wouldn't have a tension headache. 362 00:19:00,237 --> 00:19:01,951 It's not a work tension headache. 363 00:19:02,109 --> 00:19:04,778 - So then you are sick. - Actually, I am. I'm sick. 364 00:19:04,981 --> 00:19:06,888 - I knew it. What's wrong? - Consumption... 365 00:19:07,063 --> 00:19:10,015 with a touch of the vapors. I'm going for a leeching tonight. 366 00:19:10,226 --> 00:19:13,178 - She's got a case of exterminatoritis. - What's that mean? 367 00:19:13,388 --> 00:19:15,023 - Nothing. - We have termites. 368 00:19:15,179 --> 00:19:17,370 - That's terrible. - It's not so bad. 369 00:19:17,551 --> 00:19:19,822 - They're eating our whole house. - They say thank you. 370 00:19:20,007 --> 00:19:21,801 What does that mean? 371 00:19:22,004 --> 00:19:24,593 We found out that we have all these foundation problems... 372 00:19:24,793 --> 00:19:26,779 and it's gonna be very expensive to fix. 373 00:19:26,957 --> 00:19:28,671 - Mom can't get a loan. - That is not true. 374 00:19:28,830 --> 00:19:32,134 - You were turned down by five banks. - I made up Jacko's Loans and stuff. 375 00:19:32,368 --> 00:19:34,718 - Fine, four banks. - Mom. Wait. 376 00:19:35,406 --> 00:19:37,552 - What are you doing? - I'm writing you a check. 377 00:19:37,737 --> 00:19:39,804 No, you're not. Hold on here. 378 00:19:39,985 --> 00:19:41,619 - How much do you need? - Nothing. 379 00:19:41,774 --> 00:19:44,681 - Don't be ridiculous. Tell me how much. - I can handle this. 380 00:19:44,896 --> 00:19:47,088 - It doesn't sound like you can handle it. - I can. 381 00:19:47,268 --> 00:19:50,777 If you won't tell me, I'll leave the amount blank, you can fill it in later. 382 00:19:51,014 --> 00:19:53,206 - Mom, stop. - You took my pen. 383 00:19:53,386 --> 00:19:56,180 I appreciate the thought, but I don't need your money. 384 00:19:56,383 --> 00:19:59,495 You'd rather have your house fall down than let your mother help you? 385 00:19:59,713 --> 00:20:02,222 The house won't fall down. Let's not make it a big issue. 386 00:20:02,418 --> 00:20:05,166 Let's sit down, have a drink, and have dinner, okay? 387 00:20:06,622 --> 00:20:08,416 - All right. - Thank you. 388 00:20:09,994 --> 00:20:13,298 - Are you going to give me back my pen? - Yeah. After dinner. 389 00:20:19,442 --> 00:20:21,906 Mom, stop it. Talk to me. 390 00:20:24,436 --> 00:20:27,660 It's been two hours since you've looked in my direction. 391 00:20:35,340 --> 00:20:36,369 I get it, you're mad. 392 00:20:36,381 --> 00:20:38,372 I don't want to talk about this right now. 393 00:20:38,587 --> 00:20:40,539 - You were being stubborn. - Go to bed. 394 00:20:40,710 --> 00:20:42,663 You didn't want to ask for help, so I did. 395 00:20:42,833 --> 00:20:45,660 You remember the conversation we had before we left home tonight? 396 00:20:45,870 --> 00:20:47,937 - Yes... - I told you going to my parents... 397 00:20:48,118 --> 00:20:49,515 - was not an option. - I know. 398 00:20:49,658 --> 00:20:53,484 I told you several times that asking my parents was not an option. 399 00:20:53,737 --> 00:20:56,450 I made a few quips to lighten the subject matter... 400 00:20:56,651 --> 00:20:58,524 but I still made my point pretty damn clear. 401 00:20:58,690 --> 00:21:01,120 Fine. But we have a real problem here. 402 00:21:01,561 --> 00:21:03,071 You think I don't know that? 403 00:21:03,227 --> 00:21:06,020 You think I sit around all day swapping witticisms... 404 00:21:06,223 --> 00:21:09,971 with Robert Benchley at the Algonquin? No. I am thinking and worrying... 405 00:21:10,219 --> 00:21:12,331 and using the computer, and I hate using it. 406 00:21:12,508 --> 00:21:15,937 - Which is exactly why I brought this up. - You had no right to bring it up! 407 00:21:16,171 --> 00:21:19,475 - Why? - Because I told you not to, that's why. 408 00:21:19,708 --> 00:21:22,455 - But... - No. There will be no "buts" here. 409 00:21:22,664 --> 00:21:25,014 There's "I'm sorry, Mom," there's "I screwed up, Mom." 410 00:21:25,203 --> 00:21:28,473 There's "I'll never do it again, Mom," but there are no "buts." 411 00:21:28,740 --> 00:21:29,853 - But... - Out! 412 00:21:29,989 --> 00:21:31,862 Go to bed. We're done. 413 00:21:44,972 --> 00:21:46,289 Think fast. 414 00:21:48,968 --> 00:21:50,285 Very good. 415 00:21:50,425 --> 00:21:54,649 - You threw a basketball at my head. - I threw a basketball past your head. 416 00:21:54,920 --> 00:21:56,953 What if I had turned around when you said that? 417 00:21:57,126 --> 00:22:00,157 Then you might have caught it, completing the "think fast" equation. 418 00:22:00,372 --> 00:22:02,517 - I don't catch basketballs. - Duly noted. 419 00:22:02,703 --> 00:22:05,496 - I don't even like basketballs. - I'm very sorry. 420 00:22:05,700 --> 00:22:09,844 Out of all the sporting balls in the world, the basketball is my least favorite. 421 00:22:10,111 --> 00:22:11,781 - They're round and hard. - Rory. 422 00:22:11,942 --> 00:22:15,054 - And they're orange. - You do realize how insane you sound? 423 00:22:15,272 --> 00:22:17,225 - Yes. - Just checking. 424 00:22:17,395 --> 00:22:20,302 - I'm sorry. I'm in a horrible mood. - Hadn't noticed. 425 00:22:20,516 --> 00:22:22,946 - We've had fights before. - You and me? 426 00:22:23,139 --> 00:22:26,761 Me and Mom. But this one is particularly crazy. 427 00:22:27,010 --> 00:22:30,200 We have a situation here, and she's being so stubborn. 428 00:22:30,423 --> 00:22:31,421 Huh. 429 00:22:31,546 --> 00:22:32,614 What? 430 00:22:33,086 --> 00:22:35,039 - What "what"? - What was with the "huh"? 431 00:22:35,209 --> 00:22:38,479 - Nothing. - There was a meaning behind that "huh." 432 00:22:38,705 --> 00:22:41,010 That was a loaded "huh," that wasn't a normal "huh." 433 00:22:41,202 --> 00:22:44,268 You meant to say something, and now you're taking it back. 434 00:22:44,490 --> 00:22:47,522 Don't use that "huh" if you're not prepared to defend it. 435 00:22:48,445 --> 00:22:49,716 Why aren't you saying anything? 436 00:22:49,860 --> 00:22:52,687 Because words are a very dangerous thing right now. 437 00:22:53,439 --> 00:22:55,823 You were saying I'm stubborn just like my mother. 438 00:22:56,019 --> 00:23:00,083 I was saying that in addition to all of the wonderful, amazing qualities... 439 00:23:00,348 --> 00:23:04,333 that the two of you share, there's possibly, on occasion... 440 00:23:04,593 --> 00:23:07,579 a similar tendency to dig your heels in. 441 00:23:08,588 --> 00:23:10,417 - I hate it when we fight. - I know. 442 00:23:10,586 --> 00:23:12,857 - She was so mad. - You'll make up. 443 00:23:16,205 --> 00:23:17,715 - Want to get a coffee? - Yeah. 444 00:23:17,870 --> 00:23:19,221 I'll go get my ball. 445 00:23:30,315 --> 00:23:32,586 If it makes you feel better, a car ran over it. 446 00:23:32,771 --> 00:23:34,803 I need to get coffee. Now. 447 00:23:38,764 --> 00:23:41,671 Hi, Mr. Regalski, it's Lorelai Gilmore. Again. Yes. 448 00:23:41,885 --> 00:23:44,269 Just like the pink bunny with the drum. 449 00:23:44,466 --> 00:23:49,087 Anyway, I was wondering if you have had a chance to reconsider my loan. 450 00:23:51,376 --> 00:23:53,090 No, I think it's Energizer. 451 00:23:53,956 --> 00:23:55,387 I know you said no... 452 00:23:55,828 --> 00:23:57,179 but sometimes people say no... 453 00:23:57,327 --> 00:23:59,962 and then they wake up one morning a couple of days later... 454 00:24:00,157 --> 00:24:02,303 and think, "I shouldn't have turned down that mom..." 455 00:24:02,488 --> 00:24:06,314 "With the good job and great credentials and the references up the wazoo." 456 00:24:06,858 --> 00:24:08,845 I do like the word "wazoo." 457 00:24:09,439 --> 00:24:11,267 I understand. Okay. 458 00:24:12,269 --> 00:24:15,936 I'll give you a call in a couple of days then. Thank you. 459 00:24:17,430 --> 00:24:20,177 Perhaps you are taking the wrong approach. 460 00:24:20,385 --> 00:24:20,852 Meaning? 461 00:24:20,864 --> 00:24:22,973 You tried to convince them of your virtue. 462 00:24:23,174 --> 00:24:25,967 Perhaps it's time to offer them a lap dance. 463 00:24:26,711 --> 00:24:29,300 - You didn't! - I was kidding. Sort of. 464 00:24:30,333 --> 00:24:33,841 I have to do something, and I'm not sure exactly where to draw the line. 465 00:24:34,078 --> 00:24:36,712 In Thailand, women do this trick with a Ping-Pong ball... 466 00:24:36,909 --> 00:24:39,293 - that is a big crowd pleaser. - Line drawn. Thank you. 467 00:24:39,488 --> 00:24:40,521 [Phone ringing] 468 00:24:41,903 --> 00:24:44,253 Independence Inn. Michel speaking. 469 00:24:45,232 --> 00:24:47,616 Yes. She is right here. 470 00:24:48,562 --> 00:24:49,959 [Whispering] Your mother. 471 00:24:51,476 --> 00:24:54,111 I called to tell you I talked to Miles Hahn today. 472 00:24:54,306 --> 00:24:56,532 That sounds very nice. I'm glad. 473 00:24:56,720 --> 00:24:58,946 - Do you have any idea who Miles Hahn is? - Not a bit. 474 00:24:59,134 --> 00:25:01,201 He's the president of the First National bank. 475 00:25:01,382 --> 00:25:03,210 We've been doing business with him for years. 476 00:25:03,379 --> 00:25:05,366 He's become a very dear friend of ours. 477 00:25:05,544 --> 00:25:09,006 - What does that have to do with me? - I brought up your little dilemma to him. 478 00:25:09,248 --> 00:25:10,281 Oh, boy! 479 00:25:10,414 --> 00:25:12,968 He told me if you were in the mood to talk to him... 480 00:25:13,161 --> 00:25:17,225 you could feel free to do so, on Thursday at 3:15. 481 00:25:17,489 --> 00:25:21,236 - You wrangled me a meeting at your bank. - I asked a friend for advice. 482 00:25:21,484 --> 00:25:25,435 - What else did you ask him for, Mom? - I simply asked a man to talk to you. 483 00:25:25,688 --> 00:25:28,516 What you talk about, or what comes of that talk is up to you. 484 00:25:28,727 --> 00:25:31,600 - Thanks, Mom, but I'm fine. - So you got a loan? 485 00:25:31,807 --> 00:25:33,918 - I got a lead. - A lead on a loan? 486 00:25:34,096 --> 00:25:35,242 - Yes. - How nice. 487 00:25:35,386 --> 00:25:38,418 - If you could just get an actual loan. - I got to get back to work. 488 00:25:38,632 --> 00:25:39,779 Thursday at 3:15. 489 00:25:39,923 --> 00:25:43,068 Tell your friend thank you, but I'm afraid I won't be able to make it. 490 00:25:43,293 --> 00:25:45,848 He'll be there whether you show up or not. It's up to you. 491 00:25:46,041 --> 00:25:48,993 All I did was make an appointment, Lorelai. That's all. 492 00:25:49,204 --> 00:25:50,794 Great. Bye, Mom. 493 00:25:59,567 --> 00:26:02,553 Hi. Mr. Regalski, please. It's Lorelai Gilmore. 494 00:26:03,854 --> 00:26:06,126 I just spoke to him five minutes ago. 495 00:26:07,725 --> 00:26:10,438 When do you expect him back from France? 496 00:26:12,886 --> 00:26:15,078 - I'll call you later. - Thanks for the coffee. 497 00:26:15,258 --> 00:26:16,654 You're welcome. 498 00:26:17,507 --> 00:26:18,938 - Bye. - Bye. 499 00:26:26,413 --> 00:26:28,558 That's for me not thinking fast. 500 00:26:28,744 --> 00:26:31,968 - Please never think fast again. - I'll try my hardest. 501 00:26:48,555 --> 00:26:50,781 - We need to talk. - Let's talk. 502 00:26:52,884 --> 00:26:54,791 - Nice outfit. - Thank you. 503 00:26:54,965 --> 00:26:57,349 I guess this is why you've been AWOL the past few weeks. 504 00:26:57,546 --> 00:26:58,578 Pretty much. 505 00:26:58,711 --> 00:27:01,504 You just had the urge to stand on another girl's shoulders? 506 00:27:01,708 --> 00:27:03,025 - Don't be like that. - Like what? 507 00:27:03,123 --> 00:27:05,428 Like you're being. It makes it impossible to tell you. 508 00:27:05,621 --> 00:27:07,130 - You didn't tell me. - I know. 509 00:27:07,285 --> 00:27:09,113 - Why? - Because. 510 00:27:09,283 --> 00:27:12,110 Have you thought of being a prosecutor? You have real potential. 511 00:27:12,321 --> 00:27:14,467 I didn't tell you, since I knew you'd act like this. 512 00:27:14,652 --> 00:27:17,115 No. I'm acting like this because you didn't tell me. 513 00:27:17,316 --> 00:27:20,745 If I'd come up to you and said, "I want to become a cheerleader"... 514 00:27:20,978 --> 00:27:22,648 - you would have said... - Why? 515 00:27:22,809 --> 00:27:25,682 - Exactly. - Exactly what? Lane, this is weird. 516 00:27:25,890 --> 00:27:27,638 We always used to make fun of cheerleaders. 517 00:27:27,804 --> 00:27:30,677 We would rag on Janie Fertman and hide during pep rallies. 518 00:27:30,884 --> 00:27:34,666 And now all of a sudden, you're peppy. 519 00:27:34,963 --> 00:27:37,030 - I'm not peppy. - You look peppy. 520 00:27:37,626 --> 00:27:40,340 - You're not around much anymore. - So this is my fault? 521 00:27:40,540 --> 00:27:42,732 - And you have Dean. - This is his fault? 522 00:27:42,996 --> 00:27:46,505 I don't know why. I just wanted to do it. I just wanted to try it. 523 00:27:46,741 --> 00:27:49,727 And I don't feel like I should justify or explain it to you... 524 00:27:49,946 --> 00:27:51,536 - Then don't. - Fine. I won't. 525 00:27:51,695 --> 00:27:53,284 - Okay. - All right. 526 00:27:55,857 --> 00:27:57,810 - I forgot my pom. - Your what? 527 00:27:57,980 --> 00:27:59,966 Two are pompoms. One's a pom. 528 00:28:02,683 --> 00:28:05,510 - How's it look? - It's dark. Hand me the flashlight. 529 00:28:06,554 --> 00:28:08,779 Why don't you have those hats with lights on them? 530 00:28:08,967 --> 00:28:11,351 - I flip burgers for a living. - Right. 531 00:28:13,504 --> 00:28:15,252 - I think I've seen enough. - How was it? 532 00:28:15,419 --> 00:28:17,326 Was there a termite housing development under? 533 00:28:17,500 --> 00:28:19,771 Golf courses and condos with rec rooms? 534 00:28:19,955 --> 00:28:20,988 It's not too bad. 535 00:28:21,121 --> 00:28:23,108 What do you know? You flip burgers for a living. 536 00:28:23,284 --> 00:28:25,271 I mean, there's definitely a little damage. 537 00:28:25,449 --> 00:28:28,514 But Kirk says that the joists were totally gone. 538 00:28:28,737 --> 00:28:30,372 - They are. - And the foundation... 539 00:28:30,527 --> 00:28:33,036 - had lost all its structural integrity. - That's true, too. 540 00:28:33,233 --> 00:28:36,060 - Great. So I'm still screwed. - Not necessarily. 541 00:28:36,270 --> 00:28:40,335 I need $15,000, which I can't find, don't have, and if I don't find... 542 00:28:40,599 --> 00:28:41,757 the house is gonna fall down. 543 00:28:41,847 --> 00:28:43,437 - I can help you. - You can? 544 00:28:43,596 --> 00:28:45,424 I can get a couple guys who can do the work. 545 00:28:45,594 --> 00:28:46,591 You can fix this? 546 00:28:46,717 --> 00:28:49,749 I can help. I know a good contractor who did some work on the diner. 547 00:28:49,963 --> 00:28:52,518 - And the money? - You won't have to deal with that now. 548 00:28:52,711 --> 00:28:55,379 - I won't? - You can pay in installments if you want. 549 00:28:55,583 --> 00:28:58,376 Monthly, bimonthly. Whatever you're comfortable with. 550 00:28:58,579 --> 00:29:00,294 Let me get this straight. 551 00:29:00,452 --> 00:29:03,121 You and some guys who actually know what they're doing... 552 00:29:03,324 --> 00:29:05,470 are gonna come over, fix my house... 553 00:29:05,655 --> 00:29:07,881 - and I pay them back whenever I want? - That's right. 554 00:29:08,069 --> 00:29:10,341 - 'Cause I'm Tony Soprano? - Only scarier. 555 00:29:10,524 --> 00:29:13,987 Luke, when I finally do make out this installment check... 556 00:29:14,228 --> 00:29:15,659 who should I make it out to? 557 00:29:15,810 --> 00:29:18,876 You can make it out to me if you like. 558 00:29:19,972 --> 00:29:22,607 So basically you would be fronting me the money? 559 00:29:23,510 --> 00:29:26,337 Yeah. But it's no big deal. 560 00:29:26,882 --> 00:29:28,596 - Luke, that's a loan. - No. 561 00:29:28,755 --> 00:29:32,059 It's just a temporary exchange of money for services... 562 00:29:32,292 --> 00:29:36,164 that will be paid back when you finally have the... It's a loan. 563 00:29:36,913 --> 00:29:38,820 Man, you suck as a liar. 564 00:29:39,826 --> 00:29:41,812 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 565 00:29:42,323 --> 00:29:44,958 - I can't take it. - I know, but it was worth a shot. 566 00:29:45,153 --> 00:29:46,743 Dean called twice. 567 00:29:49,440 --> 00:29:51,314 - You two... - Don't ask. 568 00:29:53,644 --> 00:29:55,438 What are you gonna do? 569 00:30:05,131 --> 00:30:07,595 Excuse me. Could you tell me where Mr. Hahn's office is? 570 00:30:07,795 --> 00:30:10,100 - Yeah. It's right there. - Thank you. 571 00:30:15,287 --> 00:30:19,068 - You're not seriously sitting there. - No. It's a hologram. Lifelike, isn't it? 572 00:30:19,324 --> 00:30:21,072 Mom, why are you here? 573 00:30:21,239 --> 00:30:22,953 I wanted to see if you'd show up. 574 00:30:23,112 --> 00:30:24,304 - I did. - I see. 575 00:30:24,444 --> 00:30:26,794 You made this appointment for me, not you. 576 00:30:26,983 --> 00:30:30,650 I did. But I know Miles, and I thought my presence in there... 577 00:30:30,894 --> 00:30:32,609 - In where? - In the meeting. 578 00:30:32,767 --> 00:30:35,515 - Okay. Bye. - Where are you going? 579 00:30:35,722 --> 00:30:37,232 Come back here, Lorelai. 580 00:30:37,970 --> 00:30:41,354 - Lorelai, stop. Will you stop already? - I'm leaving, Mom. 581 00:30:41,591 --> 00:30:43,816 - Because I'm here? - This is a business meeting. 582 00:30:44,005 --> 00:30:47,547 I'm not going in with my mommy, especially since I left my blankie at home. 583 00:30:47,793 --> 00:30:50,427 - You're stubborn and shortsighted. - Call it what you want. 584 00:30:50,623 --> 00:30:54,007 I don't understand why you let your pride keep you from fixing your home. 585 00:30:54,244 --> 00:30:57,117 I don't understand why you can't stop yourself from butting in... 586 00:30:57,324 --> 00:30:59,629 - where you don't belong. - I made this appointment. 587 00:30:59,822 --> 00:31:01,411 - Against my will. - You needed it. 588 00:31:01,569 --> 00:31:04,873 - I didn't ask for it. - This man could solve your problems. 589 00:31:05,107 --> 00:31:08,695 - Don't you understand that? - Fine. I'll go in. You go home. 590 00:31:08,936 --> 00:31:12,479 I can't go home now. His assistant knows I'm here. It would be rude. 591 00:31:12,723 --> 00:31:15,471 Okay. Here's the deal. We will both go in. 592 00:31:15,679 --> 00:31:18,904 You will go in that room, but you will not say a word. 593 00:31:19,133 --> 00:31:21,245 What? But I couldn't possibly... 594 00:31:21,422 --> 00:31:23,568 You'll say hello. You'll ask how his wife is. 595 00:31:23,753 --> 00:31:26,103 That's it. After that, you will say or do nothing. 596 00:31:26,292 --> 00:31:29,516 You will sit in a corner, offer no opinions, and pull a Clarence Thomas. 597 00:31:29,747 --> 00:31:30,939 Am I perfectly clear? 598 00:31:31,079 --> 00:31:33,509 - Lorelai... - It's the only way I'm doing this. 599 00:31:33,700 --> 00:31:35,335 All right, I'll be quiet. 600 00:31:35,948 --> 00:31:37,696 I will. I promise. 601 00:31:39,527 --> 00:31:42,400 I swear, one of these days, "Alice, pow! Right to the moon." 602 00:31:42,608 --> 00:31:45,321 What on earth are you talking about? Who's Alice? 603 00:31:49,642 --> 00:31:52,991 There you are. I thought you were here. I come out, and you were gone. 604 00:31:53,220 --> 00:31:55,366 We left something in the car. 605 00:31:55,552 --> 00:31:58,537 She left something in the car, not me. I never do that. 606 00:31:58,757 --> 00:32:01,630 That's irresponsible and forgetful. Two things which I am not. 607 00:32:01,836 --> 00:32:03,982 Miles, this is my daughter Lorelai. 608 00:32:04,167 --> 00:32:07,279 - Hello. It's a thrill to finally meet you. - Same here. Thank you. 609 00:32:07,496 --> 00:32:08,972 - Would you like coffee? - No. 610 00:32:09,120 --> 00:32:11,833 - Coffee would be wonderful, thank you. - Coming right up. 611 00:32:12,034 --> 00:32:13,907 What happened to you not saying anything? 612 00:32:14,073 --> 00:32:17,422 Accepting coffee is being sociable. I haven't asked about his wife yet. 613 00:32:17,652 --> 00:32:19,923 Coffee's on its way. Why don't we go in and sit down? 614 00:32:20,108 --> 00:32:21,856 That would be lovely. 615 00:32:28,724 --> 00:32:31,108 So I understand that Richard's retiring. 616 00:32:31,304 --> 00:32:33,496 Yes. He's going to be a man of leisure. 617 00:32:33,676 --> 00:32:36,027 Well, how nice. Any big plans? 618 00:32:36,215 --> 00:32:38,599 A round-the-world trip has been discussed. 619 00:32:38,796 --> 00:32:40,862 - Really? Any date set? - Not yet. 620 00:32:41,043 --> 00:32:43,677 - Just checking. - Marnie, thank you. 621 00:32:43,874 --> 00:32:45,861 I guess we should get down to business. 622 00:32:46,037 --> 00:32:48,785 Your mother tells me you're having trouble finding a loan. 623 00:32:48,993 --> 00:32:50,424 Yes, I am. 624 00:32:51,407 --> 00:32:55,108 Before we talk about this, it's so funny, my mom has just been dying to ask you... 625 00:32:55,361 --> 00:32:57,109 how your wife is doing. 626 00:32:58,108 --> 00:32:59,301 Right, Mom? 627 00:32:59,565 --> 00:33:02,949 - Yes. How is Cheryl? - She's fine. 628 00:33:03,185 --> 00:33:06,534 Good. Now that we got it out of the way, about my situation. 629 00:33:06,765 --> 00:33:08,672 Emily tells me that you have termites. 630 00:33:08,847 --> 00:33:12,877 We do, and unfortunately, they have damaged the foundation of my house. 631 00:33:13,134 --> 00:33:14,643 That could be terrible. 632 00:33:14,798 --> 00:33:18,227 Remember when you and Richard had that foundation problem some years ago? 633 00:33:18,460 --> 00:33:20,606 You had a flood in your basement, wasn't that it? 634 00:33:20,791 --> 00:33:23,142 - Well, actually... - You know, Mr. Hahn... 635 00:33:23,330 --> 00:33:25,839 I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me today... 636 00:33:26,035 --> 00:33:29,340 and I know that the only reason you did is because of my mother... 637 00:33:29,573 --> 00:33:33,240 but she's really here today as a kind of silent participant. 638 00:33:33,486 --> 00:33:37,073 Not even actually a participant, just a silent. 639 00:33:38,480 --> 00:33:41,943 I would appreciate it if you would treat me just like any other person... 640 00:33:42,185 --> 00:33:45,091 who's walking in off the street and asking for a loan. 641 00:33:46,305 --> 00:33:50,052 - Of course, if that's what you'd like. - It is. Thank you. 642 00:33:50,425 --> 00:33:52,458 Now, I've brought... 643 00:33:52,923 --> 00:33:56,545 all my previous loan documents, and also my bank statements... 644 00:33:56,794 --> 00:33:59,462 numerous recommendations, and a letter from my employer... 645 00:33:59,666 --> 00:34:02,936 which says she's not going to fire me before you get your money back. 646 00:34:03,161 --> 00:34:05,545 You've taken out two previous loans on this house? 647 00:34:05,742 --> 00:34:06,740 Yes. 648 00:34:06,866 --> 00:34:09,977 - This is the estimated worth of the house? - Well, yes. 649 00:34:10,196 --> 00:34:11,872 This is the amount in your savings account? 650 00:34:12,027 --> 00:34:13,060 Yes. 651 00:34:13,192 --> 00:34:15,099 - Any other accounts? - No. 652 00:34:15,273 --> 00:34:18,100 - Any other collateral not listed here? - No. 653 00:34:18,354 --> 00:34:22,021 Well, Miss Gilmore, I'm sorry. I can't help you. 654 00:34:24,056 --> 00:34:28,517 That's it? So fast? You didn't even look at the letters of recommendation. 655 00:34:28,800 --> 00:34:30,707 I'm sure you're a well-liked person. 656 00:34:30,881 --> 00:34:33,754 Unfortunately, being well-liked is not grounds for a loan. 657 00:34:33,961 --> 00:34:38,025 But I am good for the money. I pay off all my debts, and I work really hard. 658 00:34:38,290 --> 00:34:42,195 I've been the executive manager of the Independence Inn for four years now. 659 00:34:42,452 --> 00:34:45,359 This is not a reflection of you as a person. 660 00:34:45,573 --> 00:34:47,845 You simply don't have what the bank requires... 661 00:34:48,029 --> 00:34:50,743 of every other person off the street to qualify for a loan. 662 00:34:50,942 --> 00:34:53,088 Therefore, there's nothing I can do. 663 00:34:53,273 --> 00:34:55,862 Just think about this, because I have a kid... 664 00:34:56,061 --> 00:35:00,251 and she's gotten used to the concept of having a roof over her head. 665 00:35:00,515 --> 00:35:02,627 - I'm sorry. - I can't leave without this loan. 666 00:35:02,804 --> 00:35:04,474 - I'm sorry, but... - No, I mean it. 667 00:35:04,635 --> 00:35:07,508 I can't leave without knowing there's a way to save my house... 668 00:35:07,716 --> 00:35:11,303 so I'm just asking you to take five minutes and think of something... 669 00:35:11,545 --> 00:35:13,975 anything, that I can do to get this money. 670 00:35:14,542 --> 00:35:17,289 You could get someone to co-sign the loan with you. 671 00:35:19,203 --> 00:35:23,233 That's it? That's my only option? 672 00:35:23,656 --> 00:35:25,132 I'm afraid so. 673 00:35:29,276 --> 00:35:31,547 You knew about this, didn't you? 674 00:35:34,562 --> 00:35:35,629 Mom? 675 00:35:40,346 --> 00:35:43,855 - Would you be willing? - It would be my pleasure. 676 00:35:44,092 --> 00:35:46,920 Wonderful. I'll have the papers drawn up today. 677 00:35:47,131 --> 00:35:50,480 - Would you like some more coffee? - I would love some. Thank you. 678 00:35:53,207 --> 00:35:55,240 I think that went very well. 679 00:35:56,537 --> 00:35:58,366 - What's the new arrangement? - Excuse me? 680 00:35:58,535 --> 00:36:00,840 You paid for Chilton. I gave you Friday night dinners. 681 00:36:01,032 --> 00:36:03,745 - What's this, Sunday night tea? - I did this for your own good. 682 00:36:03,946 --> 00:36:06,171 Wednesday night bridge club? Monday night football? 683 00:36:06,360 --> 00:36:07,586 Stop it! 684 00:36:07,858 --> 00:36:10,651 What? Just please tell me. What do I owe you? 685 00:36:10,854 --> 00:36:12,172 You owe me nothing. 686 00:36:12,311 --> 00:36:16,012 I just wanted to do something nice for my daughter, that's all. 687 00:36:18,554 --> 00:36:21,858 It's already shaping up to be the best season ever... 688 00:36:22,093 --> 00:36:26,203 due in part to the recent arrival of our brand-new basketball coach... 689 00:36:26,462 --> 00:36:28,132 Lou McGillian... 690 00:36:28,294 --> 00:36:32,597 formally the presiding legal counsel for the Chicago Bulls. 691 00:36:32,997 --> 00:36:35,665 Lou, come on up here. Take a bow. 692 00:36:36,410 --> 00:36:40,599 Those other teams had better watch out. We've got one of the big boys on our side. 693 00:36:40,863 --> 00:36:44,292 Shaq who? In addition to our new coach... 694 00:36:44,526 --> 00:36:47,399 we're extremely proud of our brand new uniforms... 695 00:36:47,606 --> 00:36:51,353 thoughtfully supplied by you, the citizens of Stars Hollow... 696 00:36:51,602 --> 00:36:56,109 and carefully cleaned by the good people at Tricky's Dry Cleaners. 697 00:36:56,388 --> 00:37:00,373 "If it's sticky, try Tricky's." So let's hear it for Tricky's. 698 00:37:01,965 --> 00:37:05,746 I'm telling you, they are terrific. Red and white, very durable. 699 00:37:06,002 --> 00:37:08,750 Little stripes on the side. You know what? 700 00:37:09,082 --> 00:37:11,875 Why don't you just see for yourselves? Come on. 701 00:37:12,079 --> 00:37:14,792 - Show them your uniforms. - It's freezing out here. 702 00:37:15,159 --> 00:37:17,509 Why don't you let them see them at the game? 703 00:37:17,698 --> 00:37:20,684 The people in this town paid good money for those uniforms. 704 00:37:20,903 --> 00:37:23,049 You show them what they paid for. 705 00:37:24,316 --> 00:37:25,747 This is crazy. 706 00:37:25,898 --> 00:37:29,406 Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the new uniforms... 707 00:37:29,643 --> 00:37:33,105 of the fabulous Fighting Minutemen! 708 00:37:33,680 --> 00:37:37,586 Look at them shivering up there. They're such wimps these days. 709 00:37:38,050 --> 00:37:41,002 When I was on the team, it was different. We were rowdy. 710 00:37:41,213 --> 00:37:43,564 Three of us would have been pantsed by now. 711 00:37:47,040 --> 00:37:48,834 - Hey. - I got your note. 712 00:37:48,997 --> 00:37:51,710 Pinning it to the Mallomars is always a safe bet. 713 00:37:52,035 --> 00:37:53,624 - Coffee? - Please. 714 00:37:55,989 --> 00:37:58,056 Grandma and I went to the bank today. 715 00:37:58,237 --> 00:37:59,951 - How did it go? - We got the loan. 716 00:38:00,110 --> 00:38:03,573 - Good. So everything's okay. - Yeah, well. 717 00:38:04,355 --> 00:38:07,818 - Nice uniforms. - I'm sorry I told Grandma about it. 718 00:38:08,059 --> 00:38:11,363 Hon, there's gonna be a time in our lives... 719 00:38:11,597 --> 00:38:13,629 where occasionally I'm gonna make a mistake. 720 00:38:13,803 --> 00:38:15,710 - It hasn't happened yet, but it might. - Sure. 721 00:38:15,884 --> 00:38:18,518 I've earned the right to make that mistake, and the right... 722 00:38:18,714 --> 00:38:22,381 - to fix any problems without interference. - I just thought they could help. 723 00:38:22,626 --> 00:38:25,772 I didn't want their help. Have you ever been without food... 724 00:38:25,997 --> 00:38:27,950 or clothes or books or book covers... 725 00:38:28,121 --> 00:38:30,028 - or anything else you ever needed? - No. 726 00:38:30,202 --> 00:38:34,505 The reason for that is me. I have a good track record for keeping you alive. 727 00:38:34,780 --> 00:38:35,927 Yeah, you do. 728 00:38:36,070 --> 00:38:38,534 When I say I can handle something, you must respect that. 729 00:38:38,734 --> 00:38:42,004 Especially since you have no evidence that I won't. Understand? 730 00:38:42,230 --> 00:38:46,658 - Yeah. I understand. I'm sorry. - I officially declare this fight over. 731 00:38:46,933 --> 00:38:48,329 I'll drink to that. 732 00:38:49,098 --> 00:38:51,369 [Chanting] Stars Hollow High. Let's hear it! 733 00:38:51,553 --> 00:38:54,107 - Stars Hollow High! - Is that Lane? 734 00:38:55,548 --> 00:38:58,818 - Stars Hollow High! - Yeah, that's Lane. 735 00:39:05,621 --> 00:39:07,528 [Fast-paced '60s music] 736 00:39:42,372 --> 00:39:45,994 [Singing] When some loud braggart starts to put me down 737 00:39:46,243 --> 00:39:48,310 And says his school is great 738 00:39:48,490 --> 00:39:50,477 I tell him right away 739 00:39:50,655 --> 00:39:53,640 "What's the matter, buddy? Ain't you heard of my school?" 740 00:39:53,860 --> 00:39:56,165 "It's number one in the state" 741 00:39:57,938 --> 00:39:59,766 - Hey. - Hi. 742 00:40:00,561 --> 00:40:02,991 - The music selection, yours, I assume? - Yeah. 743 00:40:03,182 --> 00:40:05,532 There's a bit of an education process going on. 744 00:40:05,722 --> 00:40:09,151 - I liked it. Very John Waters. - Thank you. 745 00:40:09,593 --> 00:40:12,023 I don't want you to think that you can't tell me things. 746 00:40:12,214 --> 00:40:15,166 - I don't want to not tell you things. - This cheerleading thing... 747 00:40:15,378 --> 00:40:17,206 - I know. It's weird. - It's not weird. 748 00:40:17,375 --> 00:40:20,487 If you were doing it professionally, it would be weird. But this? 749 00:40:20,705 --> 00:40:22,375 - It looked fun. - It was fun. 750 00:40:22,537 --> 00:40:24,444 You got them to cheer to madness... 751 00:40:24,617 --> 00:40:26,570 so there must be some hope left in the world. 752 00:40:26,740 --> 00:40:29,964 Rest assured that I remain me: a Nico-obsessed, Exene wannabe... 753 00:40:30,195 --> 00:40:33,703 with 40 Korean Bibles under her bed. I just bounce a little more. 754 00:40:34,065 --> 00:40:37,017 - Can cheerleaders get coffee? - Yeah. Coffee's a must. 755 00:40:37,229 --> 00:40:39,182 - Yeah? - It keeps you perky. 756 00:40:41,890 --> 00:40:45,080 [Singing] So be true to your school now 757 00:40:45,387 --> 00:40:48,974 Just like you would to your girl or guy 758 00:40:49,382 --> 00:40:52,289 Be true to your school 759 00:40:52,586 --> 00:40:55,732 And let your colors fly 760 00:40:56,250 --> 00:41:00,677 Be true to your school 761 00:41:10,442 --> 00:41:12,951 Mom, they started work on the house yesterday. 762 00:41:14,271 --> 00:41:17,575 - Good. - These guys come at the crack of dawn... 763 00:41:17,850 --> 00:41:21,473 and all of a sudden there's all this hammering and drilling and dust flying. 764 00:41:21,721 --> 00:41:24,151 - It's pretty impressive. - They're a nice bunch, too. 765 00:41:24,344 --> 00:41:28,294 And the best part is, I've been out there ten times to bring them coffee... 766 00:41:28,547 --> 00:41:30,772 - and I haven't seen a butt crack yet. - How nice. 767 00:41:30,961 --> 00:41:33,549 They should paint that slogan on their truck. Excuse me. 768 00:41:33,750 --> 00:41:36,418 - Where you going? - To get some more bread. 769 00:41:38,786 --> 00:41:41,534 - I think I'll go help. - That would be good. 770 00:41:50,898 --> 00:41:52,124 [Lorelai sighing] 771 00:41:52,271 --> 00:41:56,052 - Mom, I want to apologize to you. - For what? 772 00:41:57,890 --> 00:42:00,956 For doubting your motives in this whole loan thing. 773 00:42:01,178 --> 00:42:04,324 I'm not used to people doing things without strings attached. 774 00:42:04,549 --> 00:42:05,945 By "people" you mean me. 775 00:42:06,089 --> 00:42:09,518 I don't know what I would have done without your help. I mean it. 776 00:42:10,169 --> 00:42:13,756 I was out of ideas, and then out of the blue, you make this call... 777 00:42:13,997 --> 00:42:17,426 and co-sign the loan with me. I'm really, really grateful. 778 00:42:19,575 --> 00:42:21,800 - That almost sounded sincere. - Yeah. 779 00:42:21,989 --> 00:42:25,815 I should have left off one of the "really" s. That always tips it. 780 00:42:26,442 --> 00:42:28,747 - All right. I accept your apology. - Thank you. 781 00:42:28,939 --> 00:42:32,448 I'm going to be having my DAR meetings at the inn from now on. 782 00:42:32,685 --> 00:42:34,195 I hope you don't mind. 783 00:42:37,971 --> 00:42:39,322 She's good.