1 00:00:01,345 --> 00:00:05,050 - Richard, please, we are starving. - I will be right there, Emily. 2 00:00:05,304 --> 00:00:07,179 - This is ridiculous. - Mom, relax. 3 00:00:07,345 --> 00:00:09,936 He woke up this morning and just had to have this dish... 4 00:00:10,136 --> 00:00:13,046 - that his grandmother would make. - We understand the cravings. 5 00:00:13,261 --> 00:00:14,488 RICHARD: It's a family secret. 6 00:00:14,635 --> 00:00:18,340 - Last time I checked, I was family. - He's having fun, Grandma. 7 00:00:18,594 --> 00:00:22,345 I saw an open can of cream of mushroom soup, nothing good can come of that. 8 00:00:22,593 --> 00:00:25,662 - Here we are, a treat for the masses. - Smells good. 9 00:00:26,259 --> 00:00:28,407 This is my favorite thing to eat as a boy. 10 00:00:28,592 --> 00:00:31,820 My gran used to make this for me whenever I was feeling a little sad. 11 00:00:32,050 --> 00:00:35,959 You know, if my cricket team lost or a girl I fancied turned up her nose at me. 12 00:00:36,216 --> 00:00:39,204 Load me up, because there was a cute chick at the pharmacy today. 13 00:00:39,424 --> 00:00:41,299 I used my best material on her and nothing. 14 00:00:41,465 --> 00:00:42,942 Richard, let Pena serve it. 15 00:00:43,090 --> 00:00:46,000 No comment on my lesbian hilarity. My, how far we've come. 16 00:00:46,214 --> 00:00:48,681 RICHARD: Pena will serve tiny, proper servings. 17 00:00:48,881 --> 00:00:51,348 Johnny Machete needs to be presented in a heap. 18 00:00:51,547 --> 00:00:54,935 - "Johnny Machete"? - That's the name of this vile concoction. 19 00:00:55,172 --> 00:00:57,002 - It's delicious. - It's not bad. 20 00:00:57,338 --> 00:00:59,895 - It's 12 different colors. - Come on, Mom, eat it. 21 00:01:00,088 --> 00:01:02,156 - Looks like someone already did. - Emily. 22 00:01:02,337 --> 00:01:04,053 I'm sorry, I'm happy you're happy. 23 00:01:04,212 --> 00:01:07,201 To prove it, I will take three bites before I throw it out. 24 00:01:07,420 --> 00:01:08,773 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 25 00:01:08,920 --> 00:01:12,704 So, good food, good company, now, let's move on to good conversation. 26 00:01:12,961 --> 00:01:15,155 Rory? What is new in your life? 27 00:01:16,711 --> 00:01:18,188 Funny you should mention it. 28 00:01:18,335 --> 00:01:19,608 - Now? - Why not? 29 00:01:19,751 --> 00:01:23,342 Okay. Mom, Dad, we have some really big news. 30 00:01:24,418 --> 00:01:26,327 I got my college acceptance letters back. 31 00:01:26,501 --> 00:01:29,058 Harvard, Princeton, and Yale. 32 00:01:29,375 --> 00:01:32,171 And after giving it a lot of thought, I have decided. 33 00:01:32,375 --> 00:01:34,091 I am going to Yale. 34 00:01:35,749 --> 00:01:37,579 Did you hear that? Yale. 35 00:01:42,665 --> 00:01:45,052 - I'm going to Yale. - That's where you went, Dad. 36 00:01:45,248 --> 00:01:47,522 - You liked it, remember? - Pass the Johnny Machete. 37 00:01:47,707 --> 00:01:49,104 - Pass the... - I don't understand. 38 00:01:49,248 --> 00:01:51,521 - You wanted me to go to Yale. - No, we didn't. 39 00:01:51,706 --> 00:01:53,775 - Absolutely not. - What gave you that idea? 40 00:01:53,956 --> 00:01:57,229 We've disagreed about where Rory should go to school... 41 00:01:57,456 --> 00:02:01,206 but that's behind us now. She's going to Yale. And that's good. 42 00:02:01,830 --> 00:02:03,227 Really good. 43 00:02:03,871 --> 00:02:07,099 - Nothing but smiles. - We're both very happy about it. 44 00:02:07,829 --> 00:02:09,101 - Her and me. - She and I. 45 00:02:09,245 --> 00:02:12,394 Everyone here named Lorelai is over the moon about the going to Yale. 46 00:02:12,619 --> 00:02:15,369 Which means that everybody else here not named Lorelai... 47 00:02:15,578 --> 00:02:18,374 can be equally over the moon about the going to Yale. 48 00:02:20,910 --> 00:02:23,501 - I'm getting the champagne. - I'm calling the Talbots. 49 00:02:23,702 --> 00:02:27,487 Gloat over that dim-witted son of theirs who couldn't even get into Brown. 50 00:02:27,743 --> 00:02:30,096 - She's going to Yale! - She's going to Yale! 51 00:02:30,284 --> 00:02:31,432 [Richard laughing] 52 00:02:32,743 --> 00:02:35,697 When I get back, I'll teach you the fight song. 53 00:03:33,775 --> 00:03:35,730 - So? - It looks burned. 54 00:03:35,900 --> 00:03:39,014 - How long to make it not look burned? - Maybe two... 55 00:03:39,233 --> 00:03:42,540 Tom, let me help you out. The answer I'm looking for is 10 days... 56 00:03:42,774 --> 00:03:45,570 because that's when I have to get guests back in here again. 57 00:03:45,774 --> 00:03:48,331 - Okay, 10 days. - Are you lying to me? 58 00:03:48,524 --> 00:03:51,115 - What's the answer you're looking for? - Just go fast. 59 00:03:51,315 --> 00:03:53,782 Go fast? Never heard that one before. 60 00:03:54,273 --> 00:03:57,466 The kitchen's fine, we just have to get the gas line reconnected. 61 00:03:57,689 --> 00:04:00,883 - How long will that take? - I don't know, the plumber's in there now. 62 00:04:01,105 --> 00:04:03,140 We forgot to call the Rappaports, they're here. 63 00:04:03,314 --> 00:04:04,541 Oh, my God, what did you do? 64 00:04:04,688 --> 00:04:08,678 I convinced them they got their days mixed up and I sent them home. 65 00:04:08,937 --> 00:04:11,404 You didn't even try to get them a room somewhere else? 66 00:04:11,604 --> 00:04:12,752 You're welcome. 67 00:04:12,895 --> 00:04:17,282 Laura, track down the Rappaports and try to get them into the Bunnyhop Inn. 68 00:04:18,020 --> 00:04:20,089 Grab a seat. Let's get the meeting started. 69 00:04:20,270 --> 00:04:24,259 - I'm here. I brought bagels. - Tobin! Great, I'm starving. 70 00:04:24,519 --> 00:04:27,349 Normally I wouldn't have done it. No bagel stands a chance... 71 00:04:27,560 --> 00:04:30,549 next to Sookie's magical muffins and scones. 72 00:04:30,768 --> 00:04:34,439 - Tobin, stop. - Two full pant sizes, all because of you. 73 00:04:36,018 --> 00:04:39,530 What is he doing here? He is the night manager, it's day. 74 00:04:39,766 --> 00:04:42,199 This is an emergency staff meeting, I need him here. 75 00:04:42,392 --> 00:04:44,858 I told you, I can't be in the same room with him. 76 00:04:45,057 --> 00:04:47,569 It's an hour out of your life, deal with it. 77 00:04:48,516 --> 00:04:52,300 - Hold it. In case of soot. - You're very sweet. 78 00:04:53,473 --> 00:04:54,587 Wait. 79 00:04:55,390 --> 00:04:58,378 Let's let the dry cleaners drum up their own business. 80 00:04:59,806 --> 00:05:02,113 - My chair. - I'm sorry. 81 00:05:07,014 --> 00:05:11,162 - Okay. Should we get a room or what? - Will you just start your meeting. 82 00:05:11,430 --> 00:05:14,021 - All right, here's the situation... - Excuse me, Lorelai? 83 00:05:14,220 --> 00:05:16,494 - Michel, did you get a bagel? - I don't want one. 84 00:05:16,679 --> 00:05:19,031 - Are you sure? They're kosher. - I don't eat bagels. 85 00:05:19,220 --> 00:05:21,208 Bagels are like glue in your intestines. 86 00:05:21,386 --> 00:05:25,262 It ensures that everything that enters your body will remain there forever. 87 00:05:25,553 --> 00:05:27,826 - Shut up. - Okay, let's focus. 88 00:05:28,011 --> 00:05:31,965 The fire wiped out the dining room and five of the upstairs rooms. 89 00:05:32,552 --> 00:05:35,347 - Tobin, are you okay? - I'm sorry, I just... 90 00:05:35,593 --> 00:05:39,105 I just love this place. I've been the night manager here for five years. 91 00:05:39,342 --> 00:05:41,569 I've spent so much time walking these halls... 92 00:05:41,758 --> 00:05:43,986 listening for friendly ghosts flying around... 93 00:05:44,175 --> 00:05:45,586 Make a point, Bagel Boy. 94 00:05:45,598 --> 00:05:48,005 It hurts me to see it wounded, that's all. 95 00:05:48,258 --> 00:05:49,769 It won't be wounded forever... 96 00:05:49,924 --> 00:05:53,197 we will rebuild and we'll be back, and better than ever. 97 00:05:53,716 --> 00:05:56,227 We just need to keep it going until then. 98 00:05:56,424 --> 00:05:59,811 - I need some ideas on what to do. - You know, I was thinking... 99 00:06:00,047 --> 00:06:01,320 - I'm sorry, may I? - No. 100 00:06:01,464 --> 00:06:03,453 - Yes. - If we could get a celebrity... 101 00:06:03,630 --> 00:06:05,585 that would generate a lot of publicity. 102 00:06:05,755 --> 00:06:08,948 - But how could we do that? - I know Tony Randall and Renée Estevez. 103 00:06:09,172 --> 00:06:12,287 - I'd be happy to put in a call. - I hate to bring this up... 104 00:06:12,504 --> 00:06:15,220 especially since, I mean, how do you top Renée Estevez... 105 00:06:15,421 --> 00:06:17,728 but we have a small number of rooms, yes? 106 00:06:18,254 --> 00:06:21,163 The lobby is fine and Sookie can make some things at home: 107 00:06:21,378 --> 00:06:24,493 - muffins, baked goods, jams, etc. - So? 108 00:06:24,711 --> 00:06:26,427 That's breakfast and we have beds. 109 00:06:26,586 --> 00:06:29,177 If we add some free wine and cheese around 5:00 p.m... 110 00:06:29,377 --> 00:06:31,571 We're not becoming a bed-and-breakfast. Next? 111 00:06:31,751 --> 00:06:32,945 You're being stubborn. 112 00:06:33,085 --> 00:06:35,120 Bed-and-breakfasts are cutesy and annoying. 113 00:06:35,293 --> 00:06:37,726 - It forces people to mingle. - I do not support that. 114 00:06:37,917 --> 00:06:41,508 Adding a gimmick would be an incentive for people to keep their reservations. 115 00:06:41,750 --> 00:06:44,865 You know what, I hate to say it, not being a B & B man myself... 116 00:06:45,083 --> 00:06:48,470 - but Michel is making sense. - Get off my side immediately. 117 00:06:48,708 --> 00:06:50,902 All right. I'll consider it. 118 00:06:51,083 --> 00:06:53,674 Sure, if he says it, you will consider it. 119 00:06:53,957 --> 00:06:55,992 - I got to show you something. - Is it bad? 120 00:06:56,166 --> 00:06:58,723 No, it's great. You're gonna be thrilled, really. 121 00:06:58,915 --> 00:07:02,427 - Warm up. Cartwheels are coming. - Keep talking, I'll be right back. 122 00:07:03,998 --> 00:07:05,395 Excuse me, Lorelai. 123 00:07:05,539 --> 00:07:07,255 I know you're crazed right now... 124 00:07:07,414 --> 00:07:09,766 but I remembered that your birthday is on Friday. 125 00:07:09,955 --> 00:07:13,706 - And I got you a little something. - You didn't have to do that. 126 00:07:14,204 --> 00:07:15,682 It's very small. 127 00:07:16,163 --> 00:07:19,232 - I love candles. - And it's scented. Cappuccino. 128 00:07:19,996 --> 00:07:22,064 - That smells great. - I'm glad you like it. 129 00:07:22,245 --> 00:07:24,359 - I do, thanks. - And listen... 130 00:07:24,537 --> 00:07:27,525 I'm the night manager here and I'm very proud of it. 131 00:07:27,745 --> 00:07:30,336 But with everything so wacky crazy here right now... 132 00:07:30,536 --> 00:07:33,412 if you need some extra help during the day, please call me. 133 00:07:33,618 --> 00:07:36,051 I may take you up on that offer, thanks. 134 00:07:45,075 --> 00:07:46,825 - Stairs squeak. - Stairs squeak. 135 00:07:46,992 --> 00:07:49,106 - A chip on the banister. - Chip on the banister. 136 00:07:49,284 --> 00:07:51,113 Paint's chipped in the archway... 137 00:07:51,283 --> 00:07:55,590 and there's a board loose in the entryway, and the chimney needs to be swept. 138 00:07:56,490 --> 00:07:58,445 - Luke can't sweep our chimney. - Why not? 139 00:07:58,615 --> 00:08:00,888 You need to be a chimney sweep to do that. 140 00:08:01,073 --> 00:08:02,823 If Dick Van Dyke can do it, so can Luke. 141 00:08:02,990 --> 00:08:05,547 Luke is going to regret that he made this offer. 142 00:08:05,740 --> 00:08:08,536 Luke has given me five free hours of handyman work... 143 00:08:08,739 --> 00:08:11,489 - for the last five years. - And you've grossly exploited... 144 00:08:11,697 --> 00:08:13,254 that gift for the past four years. 145 00:08:13,405 --> 00:08:16,474 I need to make up for the year I didn't milk it like I should have. 146 00:08:16,696 --> 00:08:20,367 - The spirit of giving is lost on you. - But the spirit of getting is alive... 147 00:08:20,612 --> 00:08:23,601 and it wants its chimney swept. Put down laundry, too. 148 00:08:23,820 --> 00:08:26,173 Then can he also build me another bookshelf? 149 00:08:26,361 --> 00:08:28,504 I've never been prouder of you than I am right at this moment. 150 00:08:28,528 --> 00:08:29,562 [Phone ringing] 151 00:08:29,695 --> 00:08:31,777 And tell him to paint little flowers on it. 152 00:08:31,789 --> 00:08:33,604 'Cause he's so good with the florals. 153 00:08:33,861 --> 00:08:34,930 Hello? 154 00:08:35,069 --> 00:08:37,898 I finished the paper on Dickinson, the physics test is easy. 155 00:08:38,110 --> 00:08:41,622 I picked the history of the Egyptian political process for my project. 156 00:08:41,860 --> 00:08:43,576 - You've been busy. - I've been bored. 157 00:08:43,735 --> 00:08:45,246 When are you coming back to school? 158 00:08:45,401 --> 00:08:48,038 Parents return tomorrow, my mom's bringing home a new face. 159 00:08:48,234 --> 00:08:49,905 - Really. - There's a doctor in France... 160 00:08:50,067 --> 00:08:53,340 who injects gel into your head to give you better cheekbones. 161 00:08:53,567 --> 00:08:54,600 You're kidding me. 162 00:08:54,733 --> 00:08:57,848 She needs to sleep on her back or her face will flatten like a crêpe. 163 00:08:58,065 --> 00:08:59,463 My God, it's Brazil. 164 00:08:59,608 --> 00:09:02,517 I'll have to go back to school when they get home, so... 165 00:09:02,732 --> 00:09:03,766 It'll be fine. 166 00:09:03,898 --> 00:09:06,614 Are people still talking about my meltdown speech? 167 00:09:07,106 --> 00:09:09,220 - Great. - Who cares what they're saying? 168 00:09:09,398 --> 00:09:11,750 Give me more homework, it'll keep my mind off my life. 169 00:09:11,939 --> 00:09:15,166 There isn't any left, you've almost finished your first year of college. 170 00:09:15,397 --> 00:09:17,432 I can't just sit here thinking, I'll go crazy. 171 00:09:17,605 --> 00:09:20,242 - Why not go out and do something fun? - Like what? 172 00:09:20,438 --> 00:09:23,790 I don't know. It's your last day of freedom, go be wild, go crazy. 173 00:09:24,021 --> 00:09:25,090 Don't think, just do. 174 00:09:25,229 --> 00:09:27,502 - Do what? - You're thinking. 175 00:09:27,687 --> 00:09:28,959 - What if... - Don't think. 176 00:09:29,103 --> 00:09:30,581 Okay. I won't think. 177 00:09:30,769 --> 00:09:32,406 I'll see you tomorrow. 178 00:09:33,603 --> 00:09:37,069 Can Luke knock this wall out and build us a bigger kitchen in five hours? 179 00:09:37,311 --> 00:09:39,380 - You'll have to drop the laundry. - Never mind. 180 00:09:39,560 --> 00:09:41,072 Oh, my God, I'm exhausted. 181 00:09:41,227 --> 00:09:43,693 Are you too exhausted to talk about birthday week? 182 00:09:43,893 --> 00:09:46,360 - I'm never too tired to talk about that. - Okay. 183 00:09:46,559 --> 00:09:50,150 So, Monday, I thought we'd start with facials at Sloopy's after school. 184 00:09:50,392 --> 00:09:51,903 Mudpack Monday, I love it. 185 00:09:52,058 --> 00:09:54,854 Then we'll have Double Feature Tuesday, Sapporo Wednesday... 186 00:09:55,058 --> 00:09:57,888 Complementary Makeover Thursday, and then... 187 00:09:58,099 --> 00:10:00,213 - Big Fat Fabulous Friday! - D-day. 188 00:10:00,391 --> 00:10:03,028 - B-D-day. - Culminating in the fabulous... 189 00:10:03,266 --> 00:10:06,653 - blowout party you're planning? - I'm sorry, you wanted a party? 190 00:10:06,890 --> 00:10:09,402 I told everyone you didn't want to make a big deal of it. 191 00:10:09,598 --> 00:10:11,872 - Not funny. - Miss Patty and Babette wanted to hire... 192 00:10:12,056 --> 00:10:14,488 two hot guys to carry you around and feed you bonbons. 193 00:10:14,681 --> 00:10:17,749 Kirk wanted to hire the Red Hot Chili Peppers to play a concert. 194 00:10:17,972 --> 00:10:19,404 But I said, "Hey..." 195 00:10:19,847 --> 00:10:23,074 "Please respect the lady's wishes, she deserves that at her age." 196 00:10:23,305 --> 00:10:24,976 - Why are you so cruel? - I have to go. 197 00:10:25,138 --> 00:10:26,416 - Where? - None of your business. 198 00:10:26,470 --> 00:10:29,266 - You're planning something. - I'll bring Chinese for dinner. 199 00:10:29,470 --> 00:10:32,697 Tell people, no matter what they say, I just couldn't accept a new car. 200 00:10:32,928 --> 00:10:35,360 It would be beneath me and I'd be humiliated. 201 00:10:35,553 --> 00:10:38,269 A convertible would just make me fling myself off a building. 202 00:10:38,469 --> 00:10:39,502 [Phone ringing] 203 00:10:39,635 --> 00:10:40,908 - Bye. - Bye. 204 00:10:41,302 --> 00:10:42,336 Hello? 205 00:10:42,468 --> 00:10:43,866 - Lorelai Gilmore? - You've got her. 206 00:10:44,010 --> 00:10:46,208 I'm calling from Richard Gilmore's office. 207 00:10:46,220 --> 00:10:46,521 Who? 208 00:10:46,718 --> 00:10:48,230 Richard Gilmore, your father. 209 00:10:48,384 --> 00:10:49,817 - Tall, bow tie? - Yes. 210 00:10:50,176 --> 00:10:51,609 I'm with you now, go ahead. 211 00:10:51,758 --> 00:10:54,747 Okay. He'd like to set up an appointment to meet you for coffee. 212 00:10:54,967 --> 00:10:57,002 Would tomorrow work for you, 2:00? 213 00:10:58,091 --> 00:11:00,807 RICHARD: Make it 3:00, Karen, I have that conference call at 2:00. 214 00:11:01,008 --> 00:11:02,236 Is that my father? 215 00:11:02,382 --> 00:11:04,054 - Excuse me? - Put him on the phone. 216 00:11:04,215 --> 00:11:05,931 - But... - Hand it over, honey. 217 00:11:06,340 --> 00:11:07,851 Come on, let's go, chop-chop. 218 00:11:08,007 --> 00:11:09,882 - What's she doing? - She wants to talk to you. 219 00:11:10,048 --> 00:11:12,798 - Tell her I'll meet her tomorrow. - I tried, it didn't work. 220 00:11:13,006 --> 00:11:15,234 - I pay you to make my appointments. - Dad. 221 00:11:17,505 --> 00:11:18,619 Lorelai, hello. 222 00:11:18,755 --> 00:11:22,062 You were sitting right next to this woman while she called me? 223 00:11:22,297 --> 00:11:25,047 - She is my secretary. - You were sitting right there. 224 00:11:25,255 --> 00:11:28,323 - This is the way a business is conducted. - Two feet from the phone. 225 00:11:28,546 --> 00:11:30,978 I'm not gonna argue with you. Are you available tomorrow? 226 00:11:31,171 --> 00:11:32,240 Why? 227 00:11:32,378 --> 00:11:35,049 - I have to discuss something with you. - Discuss it now. 228 00:11:35,253 --> 00:11:36,572 I don't have the time now. 229 00:11:36,712 --> 00:11:39,178 Put Mrs. Ha-Wiggins on the phone, have her tell me. 230 00:11:39,377 --> 00:11:42,014 Please, Lorelai, can you meet me tomorrow at 3:00 or not? 231 00:11:42,210 --> 00:11:43,279 Fine, where? 232 00:11:43,419 --> 00:11:46,135 Karen will call tomorrow to confirm and tell you the place. 233 00:11:46,335 --> 00:11:47,926 Why can't you just tell me now? 234 00:11:48,085 --> 00:11:50,358 Leave me just a semblance of my structure, please. 235 00:11:50,543 --> 00:11:53,975 Fine. I'll talk to the woman sitting right next to you tomorrow. 236 00:11:58,417 --> 00:12:00,610 So that's a 4-foot chocolate cake... 237 00:12:00,791 --> 00:12:04,462 with individual vanilla cupcakes on top spelling out: 238 00:12:04,708 --> 00:12:07,822 - "Happy Sixteenth Birthday, Lorelai"? - That's right. 239 00:12:08,040 --> 00:12:10,631 Would you like butter cream or whipped cream frosting? 240 00:12:10,832 --> 00:12:13,059 - Can you do both? - That's a lot of frosting. 241 00:12:13,248 --> 00:12:15,237 I know, but it's my mom's favorite part. 242 00:12:15,415 --> 00:12:17,608 Once we made a cake entirely out of frosting... 243 00:12:17,789 --> 00:12:20,539 which turned out to be better in theory than in execution. 244 00:12:20,748 --> 00:12:23,896 Both frostings it is, then. When do you want to pick it up? 245 00:12:24,164 --> 00:12:27,232 - Miss Patty will pick it up around 5:00. - All right, you're all set. 246 00:12:27,455 --> 00:12:28,603 Thanks, Fran. 247 00:12:29,787 --> 00:12:31,140 - We have a glitch. - What? 248 00:12:31,288 --> 00:12:34,197 Apparently the world's largest pizza was 122 feet, 8 inches. 249 00:12:34,412 --> 00:12:35,731 - What? - It says it here. 250 00:12:35,870 --> 00:12:38,064 - Obviously we can't do that. - Obviously. 251 00:12:38,245 --> 00:12:40,438 We'll make it the largest pizza in Connecticut. 252 00:12:40,619 --> 00:12:43,085 Litchfield made one last year that was 98 feet. 253 00:12:43,286 --> 00:12:46,593 - Pete said they could only do a 12-footer. - Make her something else. 254 00:12:46,827 --> 00:12:48,224 - What? - I don't know. Taco? 255 00:12:48,368 --> 00:12:50,879 The world's biggest taco would be difficult to serve. 256 00:12:51,076 --> 00:12:52,906 It'd be more of a commitment. 257 00:12:53,076 --> 00:12:55,303 We'll tell her it's the world's biggest pizza. 258 00:12:55,492 --> 00:12:57,481 - Lie to her on her birthday? - For her own good. 259 00:12:57,659 --> 00:12:59,295 How's the music selection coming? 260 00:12:59,451 --> 00:13:02,519 I'm going to choose one song from each year in Lorelai's life. 261 00:13:02,742 --> 00:13:05,049 - I'm almost done but I hit a snag in 1974. - Bad year? 262 00:13:05,241 --> 00:13:07,878 It makes the year of the Macarena look inspired. 263 00:13:08,074 --> 00:13:11,108 Can you stash this at your house till the party? It's just favors. 264 00:13:11,324 --> 00:13:13,632 Ironic. You having to hide things at my house. 265 00:13:13,823 --> 00:13:15,415 Life's come full circle. 266 00:13:16,073 --> 00:13:17,584 - I got the video for tonight. - What? 267 00:13:17,740 --> 00:13:19,092 - Almost Famous. - Not again. 268 00:13:19,239 --> 00:13:20,433 I'm addicted. 269 00:13:20,573 --> 00:13:24,039 If I'm going to spend two hours watching Kate Hudson commit suicide again... 270 00:13:24,280 --> 00:13:26,076 - then we'll order Indian food. - Come on. 271 00:13:26,238 --> 00:13:28,909 When we watched Ed Wood we got burgers like you wanted. 272 00:13:29,113 --> 00:13:32,989 Okay, tonight, Indian food, but tomorrow, Saturday Night Fever and Thai food. 273 00:13:33,237 --> 00:13:35,874 Cute. You're like a really sweet, old, agoraphobic couple. 274 00:13:36,070 --> 00:13:37,866 - Thanks. - I've got to go, bye. 275 00:13:38,029 --> 00:13:39,098 Bye. 276 00:13:39,403 --> 00:13:42,631 So, it's been a couple of days since you made the big decision. 277 00:13:42,861 --> 00:13:44,816 - Are you still going to Yale? - Yes. 278 00:13:44,986 --> 00:13:47,372 It's got all the classes I want, great teachers... 279 00:13:47,569 --> 00:13:50,160 plus, as an added bonus, it's really close to here. 280 00:13:50,360 --> 00:13:52,190 - 22.8 miles. - How'd you know? 281 00:13:52,360 --> 00:13:54,190 - Do you Yahoo? - You looked it up? 282 00:13:54,359 --> 00:13:56,109 - Yeah. - You looked it up. 283 00:13:56,818 --> 00:14:00,045 - I just hit a few buttons on a computer. - You looked it up. 284 00:14:00,276 --> 00:14:03,628 I was bored, there was nothing on TV, and I was fooling around... 285 00:14:03,859 --> 00:14:06,973 - it was something to do, that's it. - You looked it up. 286 00:14:07,691 --> 00:14:09,839 I'd like the wording to be a little harsher. 287 00:14:10,025 --> 00:14:13,252 It says that if Aunt Tilly's Taffy delivers even two hours late... 288 00:14:13,482 --> 00:14:15,232 they forfeit all payment for it... 289 00:14:15,398 --> 00:14:19,069 and are liable for any loss of income that may result from that late delivery. 290 00:14:19,315 --> 00:14:21,224 - It's pretty extreme. - It may seem so... 291 00:14:21,398 --> 00:14:23,625 but these candy people are shifty characters. 292 00:14:23,814 --> 00:14:28,246 Let's leave the wording like it is for now. We can get tougher later if necessary. 293 00:14:28,522 --> 00:14:32,476 You can send some Oompa-Loompas to kick the crap out of Aunt Titty. 294 00:14:32,771 --> 00:14:34,203 - Are you still dating him? - Yes. 295 00:14:34,354 --> 00:14:35,423 Why? 296 00:14:35,563 --> 00:14:38,551 If you're lonely, I have a nephew I would love to introduce to you. 297 00:14:38,770 --> 00:14:41,884 He just got back from a three-year stint in a Biosphere in Arizona. 298 00:14:42,103 --> 00:14:43,462 - Can I give him your number? - No. 299 00:14:43,603 --> 00:14:46,070 - I'm not talking to you. - It's my lucky day. Is he done? 300 00:14:46,269 --> 00:14:50,543 All right, fine. We'll leave it your way and see how it works out. 301 00:14:51,977 --> 00:14:55,012 After I dispose of Taylor's body, are we hitting a movie tonight? 302 00:14:55,226 --> 00:14:56,260 - Yeah. - Okay. 303 00:14:56,393 --> 00:14:59,541 - Luke, could you sit for a second please? - I could. 304 00:15:00,184 --> 00:15:03,059 - Could you do it soon? - Are we going to have the conversation? 305 00:15:03,267 --> 00:15:04,778 - Conversation? - Yeah. 306 00:15:04,933 --> 00:15:08,638 - Luke, please. - All right. Here comes the conversation. 307 00:15:09,142 --> 00:15:12,415 My parents are coming into town and I am going to have lunch with them. 308 00:15:12,641 --> 00:15:14,993 - And I thought you'd like to join me. - Join you? 309 00:15:15,183 --> 00:15:15,992 What do you say? 310 00:15:16,004 --> 00:15:18,012 It's not that I don't want to meet them... 311 00:15:18,223 --> 00:15:21,814 it's just that I haven't met any parents for a long time. 312 00:15:23,472 --> 00:15:26,029 You don't have to. I'm just giving you the option. 313 00:15:26,222 --> 00:15:28,370 - Just meet her parents already. - Do you mind? 314 00:15:28,555 --> 00:15:30,590 So what if they hate you, it's happened before. 315 00:15:30,763 --> 00:15:33,911 - I didn't mean to put you on the spot. - I'm not on the spot. 316 00:15:34,138 --> 00:15:38,604 Really, I'm completely off the spot, I'm spotless. 317 00:15:39,304 --> 00:15:42,020 - What time's lunch? - 2:00 on Thursday. 318 00:15:42,220 --> 00:15:44,891 2:00 on Thursday, okay, I'll be there. 319 00:15:45,137 --> 00:15:48,444 - That's great. So I'll see you tonight? - I'll see you tonight. 320 00:15:50,802 --> 00:15:52,552 - I have to go. - Where? 321 00:15:52,719 --> 00:15:55,834 - School. - School, okay. Have a good day. 322 00:15:56,510 --> 00:15:58,260 - At school. - I will. 323 00:16:40,296 --> 00:16:41,365 Mills College. 324 00:16:41,504 --> 00:16:44,936 Where all the girls with bad hair cried 'cause they were gonna let boys in? 325 00:16:45,171 --> 00:16:46,603 Why are you going there? 326 00:16:46,754 --> 00:16:48,663 - It's the one that took me. - Why'd you apply? 327 00:16:48,836 --> 00:16:49,950 I needed a fallback option. 328 00:16:50,086 --> 00:16:52,757 Fall back, baby, right into some big mama's loving arms. 329 00:16:52,961 --> 00:16:55,393 How depressing. Let's talk about you, did you decide? 330 00:16:55,586 --> 00:16:56,620 Last night. 331 00:16:56,752 --> 00:16:57,786 - Brandeis? - Tulane. 332 00:16:57,918 --> 00:16:59,873 - The big easy. - Enough said. 333 00:17:01,585 --> 00:17:04,620 Paris, hi, you're back. My God, what happened to your nose? 334 00:17:04,834 --> 00:17:06,153 - You had it done. - Finally. 335 00:17:06,293 --> 00:17:07,690 - I did not. - You fall? 336 00:17:07,834 --> 00:17:10,744 - No, I didn't fall, I had it pierced. - You what? 337 00:17:10,958 --> 00:17:12,516 - My God. - Why would you do that? 338 00:17:12,666 --> 00:17:14,621 You told me to go do something crazy. 339 00:17:14,791 --> 00:17:18,064 I meant have some ice cream, go see three movies, buy a new purse. 340 00:17:18,291 --> 00:17:20,326 Not poke a third hole in your nose. 341 00:17:20,499 --> 00:17:22,487 I didn't buy a new purse, I pierced my nose. 342 00:17:22,665 --> 00:17:26,256 Within an hour of having it done, my nose swelled up to four times its size... 343 00:17:26,498 --> 00:17:29,294 blocking all nasal passages, making it impossible to breathe. 344 00:17:29,497 --> 00:17:31,850 I went to the emergency room where they pried it out... 345 00:17:32,039 --> 00:17:33,358 and shot me up with antibiotics. 346 00:17:33,497 --> 00:17:36,168 I spent the night with an icepack strapped to my face. 347 00:17:36,371 --> 00:17:38,326 I was allergic to the crap metal hoop... 348 00:17:38,496 --> 00:17:40,610 that I paid $19.95 to have jammed into my nose. 349 00:17:40,787 --> 00:17:43,140 - Did you take a picture? - I did not take a picture. 350 00:17:43,329 --> 00:17:45,840 I was a little busy trying to get air to my brain cells. 351 00:17:46,038 --> 00:17:50,072 - A burden you've not yet faced. - Paris, I'm so sorry, I didn't... 352 00:17:50,370 --> 00:17:51,802 [Cell phone ringing] 353 00:17:52,578 --> 00:17:54,249 Rorino. Good. I caught you. 354 00:17:54,411 --> 00:17:56,684 There's a design flaw in the pizza here. 355 00:17:56,869 --> 00:17:58,017 What kind of design flaw? 356 00:17:58,161 --> 00:18:01,990 The crust won't be able to support all the toppings we talked about. 357 00:18:02,243 --> 00:18:04,880 - We might need to put in a second crust. - A second crust? 358 00:18:05,076 --> 00:18:07,633 About three-quarters of the way in, like a retaining wall. 359 00:18:07,826 --> 00:18:11,577 - What about just making the crust thicker? - We're brainstorming, I've got it. 360 00:18:11,825 --> 00:18:14,894 A thicker crust, that might do it. 361 00:18:15,117 --> 00:18:17,549 Let me noodle around with that for a while and get back. 362 00:18:17,742 --> 00:18:19,219 Okay. Bye, Pete. 363 00:18:19,366 --> 00:18:23,480 I will not let you look at my nose for $10, you sick job. Beat it! Now! 364 00:18:24,824 --> 00:18:26,812 Come back when you have $20. 365 00:18:27,324 --> 00:18:29,551 What? Just making lemonade here. 366 00:18:33,656 --> 00:18:34,654 [Knocking on door] 367 00:18:34,822 --> 00:18:36,016 LORELAI: I'm coming. 368 00:18:40,946 --> 00:18:41,945 [Sighing] 369 00:18:43,322 --> 00:18:44,435 Coming. 370 00:18:46,738 --> 00:18:47,851 Hiya. 371 00:18:49,778 --> 00:18:52,608 - Your slave is here. - And where's the French maid outfit? 372 00:18:52,820 --> 00:18:55,616 - I've got it on under the plaid. - So what else is new? 373 00:18:55,819 --> 00:18:59,570 - So how does it feel to be a year older? - I'm not a year older until Friday. 374 00:18:59,819 --> 00:19:02,251 - What the hell is this? - My birthday Mallomars. 375 00:19:02,444 --> 00:19:05,796 - She says like I should just know this. - Here's your list. 376 00:19:06,318 --> 00:19:09,751 - What's wrong with the garbage disposal? - It's not disposing. 377 00:19:12,483 --> 00:19:13,881 - Next. - You're so good. 378 00:19:14,026 --> 00:19:16,901 Ever thought of pulling the spoon out yourself? 379 00:19:17,108 --> 00:19:20,336 I did consider it, yes. Do you want to start upstairs or down? 380 00:19:20,566 --> 00:19:23,794 There's more to do upstairs this time for some reason. 381 00:19:24,608 --> 00:19:26,358 - What'd you just do? - What? 382 00:19:26,524 --> 00:19:27,842 - You put the cookie down. - Yeah. 383 00:19:27,899 --> 00:19:30,172 You ate one, then took one out of the box... 384 00:19:30,356 --> 00:19:32,504 - and put it back on the table. - Yeah. 385 00:19:32,690 --> 00:19:35,327 - That's nuts. - Rory made this, I don't want to ruin it. 386 00:19:35,522 --> 00:19:37,352 - Why'd you eat it? - I wanted a Mallomar. 387 00:19:37,522 --> 00:19:39,988 - Why didn't you eat it from the box? - This one was here. 388 00:19:40,188 --> 00:19:42,223 The box was all the way in the cupboard. 389 00:19:42,397 --> 00:19:46,431 But you had to go to the cupboard to replace the cookie you ate off the table. 390 00:19:48,812 --> 00:19:50,687 Looking at the list now. 391 00:19:51,937 --> 00:19:56,290 Okay, stairs, gutters, electrical outlet, which one? 392 00:19:56,561 --> 00:19:58,357 - In the bathroom. - By the sink or bathtub? 393 00:19:58,519 --> 00:19:59,997 - Bathtub. - Okay. 394 00:20:00,144 --> 00:20:04,373 I can do most of this list today but I can't put up the rack until later. 395 00:20:04,643 --> 00:20:07,553 I didn't bring my drill. Dirty, yes. I know. 396 00:20:08,351 --> 00:20:10,817 I'll be here tomorrow if you want to come by then. 397 00:20:11,018 --> 00:20:13,814 I can't tomorrow. I'm having lunch with Nicole's parents. 398 00:20:14,018 --> 00:20:15,051 Really. 399 00:20:15,184 --> 00:20:17,332 - They're coming into town. - Okay. 400 00:20:17,517 --> 00:20:20,392 - Nicole thought I should meet them. - Makes sense. 401 00:20:20,725 --> 00:20:24,112 Yeah, we've been seeing each other fairly regular now... 402 00:20:24,765 --> 00:20:25,879 so makes sense. 403 00:20:26,016 --> 00:20:28,812 - Yeah, I think it's great. - Yeah, I do, too. 404 00:20:30,557 --> 00:20:32,387 I should get started upstairs. 405 00:20:35,056 --> 00:20:36,374 - By the way. - What? 406 00:20:36,514 --> 00:20:38,071 - You were right about Jess. - What? 407 00:20:38,222 --> 00:20:40,370 - He's not going to school. - Are you sure? 408 00:20:40,556 --> 00:20:44,102 I watched him go toward the school and when no one was watching... 409 00:20:44,346 --> 00:20:47,062 he got in his car and drove off. So I got in my truck... 410 00:20:47,263 --> 00:20:48,411 - and followed him. - Where? 411 00:20:48,554 --> 00:20:49,873 To Wal-Mart. 412 00:20:50,013 --> 00:20:52,650 - He's been lying to me. - What are you going to do? 413 00:20:52,846 --> 00:20:55,483 Tell him that I know. Remind him that we had an agreement. 414 00:20:55,678 --> 00:20:58,145 That he's supposed to go to school and graduate... 415 00:20:58,344 --> 00:21:00,333 from school and then... 416 00:21:00,553 --> 00:21:03,019 I'm going to tell him I know what he's been doing. 417 00:21:03,219 --> 00:21:04,855 - I'm sorry. - Yeah, well. 418 00:21:05,510 --> 00:21:08,897 - I'm gonna be upstairs. - Okay. Call if you need anything. 419 00:21:16,718 --> 00:21:17,716 JACKSON: Rory! 420 00:21:17,925 --> 00:21:19,994 - Listen... - What do you think you're doing? 421 00:21:20,176 --> 00:21:22,608 Transporting all the sodas for the party in one trip... 422 00:21:22,800 --> 00:21:25,437 which seemed silly when I first came up with the idea... 423 00:21:25,632 --> 00:21:27,507 and it's rapidly growing in its stupidity. 424 00:21:27,674 --> 00:21:30,550 I never took you for being thoughtless, but I guess I was wrong. 425 00:21:30,758 --> 00:21:33,395 What? I got the sugarless Red Bull just like you like. 426 00:21:33,590 --> 00:21:36,625 - You really hurt Sookie, you know that? - Why, what did I do? 427 00:21:36,840 --> 00:21:40,988 What did you do, let me see, what did you do? 428 00:21:41,256 --> 00:21:43,324 If you could stop moving around it'd be easier... 429 00:21:43,505 --> 00:21:45,699 I heard you're making the world's largest pizza... 430 00:21:45,880 --> 00:21:48,125 for Lorelai's birthday party, is that true? 431 00:21:48,137 --> 00:21:48,438 Yes. 432 00:21:48,629 --> 00:21:51,379 And it doesn't occur to you to consult Sookie? 433 00:21:51,629 --> 00:21:52,981 Oh. Oh, no. 434 00:21:53,129 --> 00:21:54,720 The woman is a gourmet chef... 435 00:21:54,879 --> 00:21:58,311 and Lorelai's best friend in the world, and you don't include her in this? 436 00:21:58,545 --> 00:22:01,216 But Sookie's an artist. Pizzas didn't seem to be her thing. 437 00:22:01,420 --> 00:22:02,931 Everything's her thing, young lady. 438 00:22:03,086 --> 00:22:05,200 I swear, I would never purposely hurt Sookie. 439 00:22:05,377 --> 00:22:07,454 It's not the world's largest pizza. It's not 440 00:22:07,466 --> 00:22:09,412 even the tri-county area's largest pizza. 441 00:22:09,668 --> 00:22:11,976 I have a sobbing pregnant woman at home... 442 00:22:12,169 --> 00:22:14,840 which is not unusual, except this time I didn't cause it. 443 00:22:15,043 --> 00:22:16,271 I'm so sorry. 444 00:22:16,418 --> 00:22:17,532 By the way... 445 00:22:17,667 --> 00:22:20,895 there wouldn't happen to be vegetables on that pizza, would there? 446 00:22:21,125 --> 00:22:23,239 'Cause I don't know if you got the memo or not... 447 00:22:23,417 --> 00:22:26,849 - but I happen to be a produce man. - And a darn good one at that. 448 00:22:27,083 --> 00:22:30,833 Yet, I don't remember a call asking me to handle the vegetables. 449 00:22:31,082 --> 00:22:33,593 Was there a call? Did I just miss it? Was I out? 450 00:22:33,790 --> 00:22:36,983 You see, the veggies were included in the price, so it's... 451 00:22:38,081 --> 00:22:39,672 Jackson, I'm sorry. 452 00:22:39,831 --> 00:22:43,183 I hope you and your world's largest pizza will be very happy together. 453 00:22:43,414 --> 00:22:45,800 It's not the largest pizza in the world. 454 00:22:45,997 --> 00:22:48,827 We may beat Woodbury's but that's it, I swear. 455 00:22:56,330 --> 00:22:57,443 Sorry. 456 00:22:57,746 --> 00:22:59,576 - Everything okay? - Yes. 457 00:22:59,911 --> 00:23:03,582 Just had a few calls to make, took up a bit more time than I had anticipated. 458 00:23:03,828 --> 00:23:06,783 - Have you been here long? - Twenty minutes and two pieces of pie. 459 00:23:06,994 --> 00:23:10,188 Amazing. Then let's get right down to it, shall we? 460 00:23:10,411 --> 00:23:12,877 - Can I get you something to drink? - Iced tea, please. 461 00:23:13,077 --> 00:23:15,668 - Another cup of coffee, Lorelai? - Thanks, Sarie. 462 00:23:17,327 --> 00:23:19,964 I appreciate you taking the time out to meet me like this. 463 00:23:20,159 --> 00:23:23,274 I appreciate you actually showing up and not sending your secretary. 464 00:23:23,492 --> 00:23:25,799 I assume you're wondering why I asked you here. 465 00:23:25,992 --> 00:23:28,503 - Not at all. - I have something for you. 466 00:23:29,907 --> 00:23:31,021 Is it a hat? 467 00:23:31,575 --> 00:23:33,291 Is it a purse? A horse? 468 00:23:34,282 --> 00:23:35,316 George Foreman Grill. 469 00:23:35,449 --> 00:23:38,120 When you were born I decided to celebrate. 470 00:23:38,490 --> 00:23:41,206 As soon as your mother went to sleep, I left the hospital... 471 00:23:41,406 --> 00:23:44,395 I called my business manager, and I made a real estate investment. 472 00:23:44,615 --> 00:23:47,649 - You do know how to party. - I made this investment in your name. 473 00:23:47,864 --> 00:23:50,774 Most people just buy a stuffed bear, this is better. 474 00:23:50,989 --> 00:23:52,216 I thought so. 475 00:23:52,363 --> 00:23:54,636 A while ago I got a letter from the lawyer... 476 00:23:54,821 --> 00:23:56,969 who's representing the investment group. 477 00:23:57,155 --> 00:24:01,030 He said the government is building a road right in the middle of your investment. 478 00:24:01,279 --> 00:24:02,348 Sad. 479 00:24:02,486 --> 00:24:04,998 This means the complex has been sold... 480 00:24:05,194 --> 00:24:07,308 and all the investors will be receiving a check. 481 00:24:07,486 --> 00:24:09,520 - Happy. - Since you are one of the investors... 482 00:24:09,694 --> 00:24:11,603 - I get a check? - You get a check. 483 00:24:11,777 --> 00:24:13,527 Wow! That's... 484 00:24:17,902 --> 00:24:20,175 - $75,000? - Yes, it is. 485 00:24:20,359 --> 00:24:22,062 I get $75,000 for being born? 486 00:24:22,074 --> 00:24:24,507 I thought it would be a pleasant surprise. 487 00:24:24,775 --> 00:24:27,651 This is $75,000. 488 00:24:27,942 --> 00:24:30,579 - Do you have a pen? - Why, yes, I do. 489 00:24:30,900 --> 00:24:33,935 $75,000. $75,000. 490 00:24:34,274 --> 00:24:38,059 My God, that's 150 pairs of Jimmy Choos. 491 00:24:38,316 --> 00:24:39,987 - What are Jimmy Choos? - Shoes. 492 00:24:40,149 --> 00:24:43,456 - A 150 pairs, that's it? - Dad, they're Jimmy Choos. 493 00:24:43,690 --> 00:24:47,599 For $75,000, you should be able to buy about 300 or 400 pairs of shoes. 494 00:24:47,856 --> 00:24:49,765 - But not Jimmy Choos. - That's ridiculous. 495 00:24:49,939 --> 00:24:52,450 You are not going to spend $75,000 on Jimmy Choos... 496 00:24:52,647 --> 00:24:55,238 when you could buy 400 pairs of less prestigious... 497 00:24:55,438 --> 00:24:57,825 but, I'm sure, equally stylish shoes. 498 00:24:58,104 --> 00:25:00,329 You will shop around first, is that clear? 499 00:25:00,341 --> 00:25:00,900 Yes, sir. 500 00:25:01,104 --> 00:25:04,536 - All right, it's settled. - Listen, Dad, this money isn't... 501 00:25:04,770 --> 00:25:06,997 - Isn't what? - Is it some kind of gift? 502 00:25:07,645 --> 00:25:10,474 Like a birthday gift, 'cause if it is, it's too much. I can't... 503 00:25:10,686 --> 00:25:13,482 This isn't a gift. I made this investment in your name... 504 00:25:13,686 --> 00:25:16,323 you received a check. That's the way these things work. 505 00:25:16,518 --> 00:25:18,507 Legally, I'm obligated to give you that. 506 00:25:18,685 --> 00:25:21,071 This isn't charity or generosity, it is the law. 507 00:25:21,268 --> 00:25:24,461 It's the law that I get to keep $75,000. 508 00:25:25,143 --> 00:25:26,700 Enjoy the shoes. 509 00:25:30,476 --> 00:25:33,192 - We could buy a boat. - We could. But why? 510 00:25:33,683 --> 00:25:35,638 Because rich people always have a boat. 511 00:25:35,808 --> 00:25:39,115 - We could park it in the front yard. - Yeah, like white trash rich people. 512 00:25:39,349 --> 00:25:41,781 God, this is amazing, no more clipping coupons. 513 00:25:41,974 --> 00:25:43,848 No more picking loose change off the ground. 514 00:25:44,015 --> 00:25:46,289 No more driving around looking for cheap gas. 515 00:25:46,474 --> 00:25:48,110 Which totally defeats the purpose... 516 00:25:48,264 --> 00:25:50,538 since you use more gas looking for the cheap gas. 517 00:25:50,723 --> 00:25:53,360 $75,000, I feel so rich. 518 00:25:53,680 --> 00:25:56,749 And suddenly in complete agreement with everything Bush has to say. 519 00:25:56,972 --> 00:25:57,970 [Phone ringing] 520 00:25:58,096 --> 00:25:59,415 - I'll get it. - No. 521 00:25:59,680 --> 00:26:02,714 - More secret birthday calls. - Not everything is about you. 522 00:26:02,929 --> 00:26:04,565 - It could be Jess. - It's about me. 523 00:26:04,721 --> 00:26:05,993 It could be Lane. 524 00:26:06,137 --> 00:26:08,808 It could be Paris, Madeline or Louise... 525 00:26:09,012 --> 00:26:12,717 it could be a myriad of other people wanting only to talk to me, about me. 526 00:26:12,969 --> 00:26:14,527 It's about me. 527 00:26:15,261 --> 00:26:16,295 Hello? 528 00:26:16,428 --> 00:26:19,223 - We've got a big problemo. - What's the matter, Pete? 529 00:26:19,427 --> 00:26:20,938 We did a trial run of the pizza... 530 00:26:21,093 --> 00:26:24,525 just wanted to make sure everything was right there for the big day. 531 00:26:24,760 --> 00:26:27,033 - I appreciate that. - So we made a trial pizza... 532 00:26:27,217 --> 00:26:30,127 and Kirk built a pizza rack on top of his car, you with me? 533 00:26:30,342 --> 00:26:31,411 Like a bad habit. 534 00:26:31,550 --> 00:26:35,062 As Kirk's putting the pizza on the rack, it collapses, the pizza slips... 535 00:26:35,300 --> 00:26:38,176 long story short, Kirk has got some severe cheese burns. 536 00:26:38,383 --> 00:26:40,257 My God, is he all right? 537 00:26:40,424 --> 00:26:41,458 [Kirk groaning] 538 00:26:41,591 --> 00:26:45,296 Who knows? The point is, I think the pizza needs to be cheeseless. 539 00:26:45,548 --> 00:26:47,583 - What? - And possibly sauceless. 540 00:26:48,256 --> 00:26:49,689 The thing's a hazard, babe. 541 00:26:49,840 --> 00:26:52,635 Did it occur to you that the problem may not be the pizza... 542 00:26:52,839 --> 00:26:54,635 - it may be Kirk? - Did not occur to me. 543 00:26:54,797 --> 00:26:56,354 - It should have. - Okay. 544 00:26:56,505 --> 00:27:00,131 The pizza has to have cheese and sauce, otherwise it's not a pizza, it's bread. 545 00:27:00,380 --> 00:27:02,812 If you're gonna insist on the cheese and the sauce... 546 00:27:03,005 --> 00:27:05,152 you'll have to provide the transportation yourself. 547 00:27:05,337 --> 00:27:08,644 - Fine, I will figure something out. - Roger Wilco, señorita. 548 00:27:10,046 --> 00:27:11,842 - Who was it? - Astrid, from school. 549 00:27:12,003 --> 00:27:13,515 She's leaving for Europe for a week. 550 00:27:13,670 --> 00:27:15,943 She wants me to take notes and email her everything. 551 00:27:16,128 --> 00:27:19,116 - She's freaked she's gonna fall behind. - It was about me. 552 00:27:23,543 --> 00:27:25,339 - You're home late. - Traffic. 553 00:27:25,501 --> 00:27:28,650 - Right. So, you hungry? - I'm meeting Rory. 554 00:27:28,876 --> 00:27:32,104 - Want some sandwiches? - So we can brown bag it on our date? No. 555 00:27:32,333 --> 00:27:34,005 Just offering. How was work? 556 00:27:34,167 --> 00:27:36,042 The cleaned-up version of The Eminem Show... 557 00:27:36,208 --> 00:27:39,913 seems to be selling pretty well, so the world is basically coming to an end. 558 00:27:40,167 --> 00:27:42,724 So listen, I want to talk to you about something. 559 00:27:42,915 --> 00:27:43,949 Talk. 560 00:27:44,583 --> 00:27:46,651 Could you stop grooming for a second, please? 561 00:27:46,832 --> 00:27:48,026 I'm already late. 562 00:27:48,165 --> 00:27:51,711 - I was just thinking about your situation. - My situation. 563 00:27:51,956 --> 00:27:53,911 You're working here and at Wal-Mart... 564 00:27:54,081 --> 00:27:57,956 you're dating Rory, you're going to school, just seems like a lot. 565 00:27:58,205 --> 00:28:01,398 Ever worry that if a bird flies into your head it might never get out? 566 00:28:01,621 --> 00:28:04,337 - I've got everything under control. - I'm sure you do. 567 00:28:04,538 --> 00:28:07,368 I just thought maybe I could make things a little easier. 568 00:28:07,579 --> 00:28:10,932 - How? - I could give you a raise at the diner. 569 00:28:11,704 --> 00:28:15,533 Yeah, and maybe help out with some of the bigger money burdens... 570 00:28:15,786 --> 00:28:17,105 like your car insurance. 571 00:28:17,244 --> 00:28:19,881 - Why would you do that? - So you can quit your job at Wal-Mart. 572 00:28:20,077 --> 00:28:21,191 No way. 573 00:28:21,328 --> 00:28:24,078 But you'd still be making money, and this way... 574 00:28:24,285 --> 00:28:27,400 you could spend more time on Rory and school. 575 00:28:28,076 --> 00:28:29,792 - I'm fine. - Jess, come on. 576 00:28:30,243 --> 00:28:32,959 - Jess, just take the deal. - I have to change. 577 00:28:33,242 --> 00:28:35,311 - I know you're not going to school. - What? 578 00:28:35,492 --> 00:28:37,003 I saw you drive off in your car. 579 00:28:37,159 --> 00:28:38,636 - You spying on me? - You lied to me. 580 00:28:38,783 --> 00:28:41,772 - Once in a while I take an extra shift. - You have to go to school. 581 00:28:41,991 --> 00:28:43,430 - I go enough. - What does that mean? 582 00:28:43,533 --> 00:28:45,329 It means I go enough. It's public school. 583 00:28:45,490 --> 00:28:47,525 My history teacher's also the football coach. 584 00:28:47,699 --> 00:28:50,415 We had a deal. You go to school, you graduate. 585 00:28:50,616 --> 00:28:53,684 I know. Relax. I've got it all under control. 586 00:28:53,906 --> 00:28:55,497 I have to change. 587 00:28:56,489 --> 00:28:57,488 Jess! 588 00:28:58,031 --> 00:28:59,030 [Door closing] 589 00:29:00,281 --> 00:29:02,474 That's right, breakfast is included. 590 00:29:02,655 --> 00:29:05,121 Then, at 5:00, we invite all the guests to the lobby... 591 00:29:05,322 --> 00:29:08,277 for complementary wine and cheese and mingling. 592 00:29:08,738 --> 00:29:10,966 Yes, it is kind of like a B & B. 593 00:29:12,654 --> 00:29:14,847 Okay, great, we'll see you and Sweetie then. 594 00:29:15,029 --> 00:29:16,098 Bye. 595 00:29:16,862 --> 00:29:19,089 TOBIN: Any thoughts? So, as you know... 596 00:29:19,278 --> 00:29:22,233 we have to get this place up and running as soon as possible... 597 00:29:22,445 --> 00:29:24,240 for as little money as possible. 598 00:29:24,402 --> 00:29:27,437 So last night I pulled out the old Time-Life series... 599 00:29:27,652 --> 00:29:30,447 and I have to admit, there are some terrific ideas in here. 600 00:29:30,651 --> 00:29:34,322 For example, we can putty up the cracks in the drywall... 601 00:29:34,568 --> 00:29:37,522 and then give the lower part of the wall a good coat of paint. 602 00:29:37,734 --> 00:29:40,769 Then we can take a strip of wallpaper, put it around the top... 603 00:29:40,983 --> 00:29:43,211 thus creating a sort of a border, if you will. 604 00:29:43,400 --> 00:29:46,468 Also, I gathered up all the broken china from the dining room... 605 00:29:46,691 --> 00:29:50,680 because I read in Martha that chipped teacups make great votive holders... 606 00:29:50,940 --> 00:29:54,531 and we all know, when in doubt, it's candles, candles, candles, right? 607 00:29:55,231 --> 00:29:59,061 I cleaned them up, filled them with tea lights, and I think they look terrific. 608 00:29:59,315 --> 00:30:01,145 The pieces that were too far gone to save... 609 00:30:01,314 --> 00:30:05,508 I smashed them up and used the pieces to make this nice picture frame. 610 00:30:06,272 --> 00:30:08,988 That's a great idea, Tobin, really. 611 00:30:09,188 --> 00:30:10,222 Lorelai? 612 00:30:10,354 --> 00:30:13,423 - I have a little something for you. - For me? 613 00:30:13,645 --> 00:30:16,078 Yes. I wasn't sure it would get here in time... 614 00:30:16,270 --> 00:30:18,544 since I ordered it from Madrid... 615 00:30:18,812 --> 00:30:22,085 but, thank God, it made it. Happy birthday. 616 00:30:22,686 --> 00:30:24,482 - You bought me a present? - Yes. 617 00:30:24,644 --> 00:30:26,519 - You've never bought me a present. - I have. 618 00:30:26,686 --> 00:30:28,674 Not once since I've known you have you ever... 619 00:30:28,852 --> 00:30:30,966 Just open up the bag, please. 620 00:30:34,393 --> 00:30:35,950 Michel, it's beautiful. 621 00:30:36,101 --> 00:30:39,169 Yes, I wanted it to be special, you know. 622 00:30:39,392 --> 00:30:42,586 Not just some knickknack you could pick up at a supermarket... 623 00:30:42,808 --> 00:30:44,763 or the car wash. 624 00:30:45,017 --> 00:30:48,483 It's great, I love it. I must say I feel very spoiled. 625 00:30:48,725 --> 00:30:51,362 Beautiful daybook, cappuccino candle. 626 00:30:51,557 --> 00:30:53,432 That reminds me, I got you something else. 627 00:30:53,599 --> 00:30:55,190 What? You already gave me a gift. 628 00:30:55,348 --> 00:30:56,701 - That was a pre-gift. - A what? 629 00:30:56,848 --> 00:30:59,917 Hold on, why don't you scooch just a little bit for me. 630 00:31:01,598 --> 00:31:02,826 This is too much. 631 00:31:02,972 --> 00:31:06,325 Yes, it is, but I saw it and it just screamed "Lorelai." 632 00:31:06,555 --> 00:31:09,829 Okay, well. God, this is exciting. I love my birthday. 633 00:31:10,971 --> 00:31:12,529 - I hope it fits. - Fits? 634 00:31:12,763 --> 00:31:14,321 Tobin, this is amazing. 635 00:31:14,471 --> 00:31:16,585 That's the jacket that Joe Strummer wore... 636 00:31:16,763 --> 00:31:19,149 during the 1979 Pearl Harbor tour. 637 00:31:19,345 --> 00:31:20,572 - No. - Yes. 638 00:31:20,720 --> 00:31:23,231 - Who is Joe Strummer? - Tell me you're kidding. 639 00:31:23,803 --> 00:31:26,235 - You did not get me this. - Is he a Hell's Angel man? 640 00:31:26,428 --> 00:31:28,939 - Joe Strummer is from The Clash. - The Clash is a band. 641 00:31:29,136 --> 00:31:30,807 - And a band... - I know what a band is. 642 00:31:30,969 --> 00:31:32,037 He just died. 643 00:31:32,177 --> 00:31:35,768 Rory and Lane have been in mourning for months. Now I have his jacket. 644 00:31:36,010 --> 00:31:39,964 And, my God, this is by far the coolest thing I have ever gotten. 645 00:31:40,884 --> 00:31:43,271 God, smell it, it smells like Joe. 646 00:31:44,342 --> 00:31:46,572 This is wonderful to smell like a dead guy. 647 00:31:46,584 --> 00:31:48,774 You'll have to beat them off with a stick. 648 00:31:49,050 --> 00:31:52,835 There's a letter of authenticity and a picture of Joe wearing the jacket. 649 00:31:53,091 --> 00:31:55,284 They threw in a beret just for the heck of it. 650 00:31:55,466 --> 00:31:57,535 Tobin, you are getting a hug. 651 00:31:58,382 --> 00:32:01,098 I'd fight it but what's the point, right? 652 00:32:01,923 --> 00:32:04,355 - I have to run an errand. - Why, where are you going? 653 00:32:04,548 --> 00:32:06,616 Just be here when I get back. 654 00:32:08,380 --> 00:32:10,255 I just love this jacket. 655 00:32:12,005 --> 00:32:13,755 - You're being... - I'm not being stubborn. 656 00:32:13,921 --> 00:32:17,228 - You didn't let me get the stubborn out. - Would you like a blini? 657 00:32:17,463 --> 00:32:20,895 When you sign up as a surrogate mother, you enter into a business agreement. 658 00:32:21,129 --> 00:32:23,038 And the rules of business should apply. 659 00:32:23,211 --> 00:32:26,757 - You as a lawyer should understand that. - As a lawyer, I do understand that. 660 00:32:27,003 --> 00:32:30,390 As a human being, I also understand that when a woman's alone... 661 00:32:30,627 --> 00:32:33,582 and in need of money, can do things that she'll later regret. 662 00:32:33,793 --> 00:32:35,066 I could get you some cheese. 663 00:32:35,210 --> 00:32:37,119 You can't force a mother to give up her child. 664 00:32:37,293 --> 00:32:40,089 If she signed a paper saying, "On April 12, I'm giving birth..." 665 00:32:40,293 --> 00:32:41,884 "Whatever comes out I'm handing to..." 666 00:32:42,043 --> 00:32:43,242 What a lovely way to put that. 667 00:32:43,376 --> 00:32:45,250 You pay her money and her medical expenses... 668 00:32:45,417 --> 00:32:48,406 They always do this, they pick a subject and argue till dinner. 669 00:32:48,625 --> 00:32:52,295 Then they call a truce and pick it back up for dessert. I can get you some nuts. 670 00:32:52,541 --> 00:32:56,371 - I don't want to argue with you anymore. - What can I do with her, Luke? 671 00:32:58,166 --> 00:33:00,882 - Probably not much. - I feel like we've been ignoring you. 672 00:33:01,081 --> 00:33:03,718 - That's okay. - Nicole told us you've never been married. 673 00:33:03,914 --> 00:33:07,266 Or we could talk about how he owns a diner. That's a good opening topic. 674 00:33:07,497 --> 00:33:10,293 Hush, you just sit there and pretend to be ashamed of us. 675 00:33:10,497 --> 00:33:12,247 No, I have never been married. 676 00:33:12,414 --> 00:33:14,482 But someday maybe, right? 677 00:33:14,997 --> 00:33:16,588 Marriage, children? 678 00:33:16,788 --> 00:33:19,299 She means eventually, and with the woman of your choice. 679 00:33:19,496 --> 00:33:21,132 They won't be involved in the picking. 680 00:33:21,288 --> 00:33:23,595 Because there's nothing more wonderful than marriage. 681 00:33:23,787 --> 00:33:26,458 The others escaped out the bathroom window, just a tip. 682 00:33:26,661 --> 00:33:29,571 And then children. There's nothing more rewarding than children. 683 00:33:29,786 --> 00:33:31,616 You can't imagine till you've been there. 684 00:33:31,786 --> 00:33:34,252 True. This one here made everything in life worth it. 685 00:33:34,453 --> 00:33:38,328 The experience is like the most fabulous roller coaster ride you can imagine. 686 00:33:38,577 --> 00:33:41,009 From the time they're born to that first step... 687 00:33:41,201 --> 00:33:44,315 the first word, the first time they hug you... 688 00:33:44,534 --> 00:33:46,569 the first time they pick their own outfits. 689 00:33:46,743 --> 00:33:49,254 The first time they tell you they're going to school... 690 00:33:49,451 --> 00:33:50,848 and then they drive to Wal-Mart. 691 00:33:50,992 --> 00:33:52,981 They think you don't know, that you're stupid. 692 00:33:53,158 --> 00:33:55,272 You think, "They must be telling me the truth." 693 00:33:55,450 --> 00:33:57,518 They don't think that maybe you know... 694 00:33:57,699 --> 00:34:00,529 that they're lying to your face and that you're really mad... 695 00:34:00,741 --> 00:34:02,730 because you guys had an agreement. 696 00:34:02,907 --> 00:34:05,260 And that agreement was clear. And they know... 697 00:34:05,448 --> 00:34:08,483 that breaking it is a violation of everything you'd talked about. 698 00:34:08,698 --> 00:34:13,164 Yeah, that is cute, that's just darling. I can't wait to experience that again. 699 00:34:18,071 --> 00:34:20,582 I'm sorry, did someone mention cheese? 700 00:34:30,486 --> 00:34:31,520 RORY: Hey, guys! 701 00:34:31,653 --> 00:34:34,369 Good, just the lady we're looking for. We have a plan. 702 00:34:34,569 --> 00:34:36,127 Good, 'cause I've got a check. 703 00:34:36,277 --> 00:34:38,744 We've solved the problem of transporting the big pizza. 704 00:34:38,943 --> 00:34:41,693 I was of little help since I'm currently in excruciating pain. 705 00:34:41,902 --> 00:34:44,459 Instead of this whole one huge pizza concept... 706 00:34:44,651 --> 00:34:47,367 we're gonna do 100 little pizzas sitting next to each other. 707 00:34:47,568 --> 00:34:48,886 - What? - Like a pizza doily. 708 00:34:49,026 --> 00:34:51,822 - I don't want a pizza doily. - Less a doily, more of a collage. 709 00:34:52,026 --> 00:34:54,537 - I don't want a pizza collage. - I've got another idea. 710 00:34:54,734 --> 00:34:58,246 How about we put the pizzas together and put pepperonis over the open spots? 711 00:34:58,482 --> 00:35:02,392 - So it looks like one big pizza. Tricky. - We could put cheese over the holes. 712 00:35:02,649 --> 00:35:03,847 Please don't say the "C" word. 713 00:35:03,982 --> 00:35:06,493 - Cheese might fall through the holes. - We can use slices. 714 00:35:06,690 --> 00:35:08,725 - That'll work. - That will not work. 715 00:35:09,106 --> 00:35:10,936 Now you three listen to me. 716 00:35:11,106 --> 00:35:14,095 This was gonna be the world's largest pizza. That was the concept. 717 00:35:14,314 --> 00:35:16,091 I realize that it can't be the world's 718 00:35:16,103 --> 00:35:18,269 largest pizza because that pizza was insane... 719 00:35:18,522 --> 00:35:21,159 but it's still going to be large, very large, crazy large. 720 00:35:21,354 --> 00:35:23,468 - But... - No buts! That was the concept... 721 00:35:23,646 --> 00:35:24,873 get back to the concept. 722 00:35:25,021 --> 00:35:27,453 This is not Gangs of New York now with Cameron Diaz. 723 00:35:27,645 --> 00:35:30,032 It's Gangs of New York 20 years ago with Meryl Streep... 724 00:35:30,228 --> 00:35:31,819 as Scorsese originally imagined it. 725 00:35:31,978 --> 00:35:34,444 Come back, refocus, remember the goal. 726 00:35:34,644 --> 00:35:36,519 Am I making myself clear? 727 00:35:36,936 --> 00:35:38,254 Cameron Diaz is hot. 728 00:35:38,394 --> 00:35:40,780 - Not the point, Joe. - Okay. 729 00:35:40,977 --> 00:35:43,534 Now, tonight's my mother's birthday party. 730 00:35:43,727 --> 00:35:45,159 The whole town is gonna be there. 731 00:35:45,310 --> 00:35:48,026 They're expecting music, favors, and a really large pizza. 732 00:35:48,226 --> 00:35:51,852 They will not be disappointed. I don't care how you do it, just do it. 733 00:35:53,601 --> 00:35:57,192 Somehow I can't picture Meryl Streep with Leonardo DiCaprio. 734 00:35:58,184 --> 00:36:01,411 I really am sorry, Nicole, your parents must think I'm a lunatic. 735 00:36:01,641 --> 00:36:04,073 I don't think "lunatic" was one of the words they used. 736 00:36:04,266 --> 00:36:07,414 But they have an extensive vocabulary so there may not have been time. 737 00:36:07,640 --> 00:36:11,549 It's the first time that I meet them and I... Jess was driving me crazy and... 738 00:36:11,806 --> 00:36:13,317 I know this, I told them this. 739 00:36:13,473 --> 00:36:15,939 I swear, when they come back into town, I will do better. 740 00:36:16,139 --> 00:36:17,208 I'm going to school. 741 00:36:17,347 --> 00:36:19,654 They may not be back in town for several months. 742 00:36:19,847 --> 00:36:21,279 - Whenever. - Whenever. 743 00:36:21,430 --> 00:36:25,056 I can make another lunch date with my parents though it's several months away? 744 00:36:25,305 --> 00:36:27,135 - Sure. - Okay, I'll make it. 745 00:36:27,305 --> 00:36:29,657 Tell them I've gotten some medication, I'm better now. 746 00:36:29,846 --> 00:36:30,993 I'll do that. 747 00:36:32,137 --> 00:36:34,887 - Get off the phone. I need the phone. - What's wrong? 748 00:36:35,095 --> 00:36:37,368 - Someone stole my car. - I'll call you back. 749 00:36:37,553 --> 00:36:38,781 Somebody stole your car? 750 00:36:38,927 --> 00:36:41,155 I parked right around the corner and now it's gone. 751 00:36:41,344 --> 00:36:44,856 - Why would you park it around the corner? - Because that's where I parked it. 752 00:36:45,093 --> 00:36:47,526 How can the police department have an answering machine? 753 00:36:47,718 --> 00:36:48,752 Calm down. 754 00:36:48,885 --> 00:36:50,681 Who'd steal that car? It hardly ran. 755 00:36:50,843 --> 00:36:52,990 These chop shops can make a buck out of anything. 756 00:36:53,176 --> 00:36:55,324 I'm going to kill whoever did this. 757 00:36:55,509 --> 00:36:57,622 Just go to school. I'll take care of everything. 758 00:36:57,800 --> 00:37:00,107 - I've got to talk to the cops. - I'll do that, go. 759 00:37:00,300 --> 00:37:03,812 You don't want to be late for class. You do plan on going to school, right? 760 00:37:04,050 --> 00:37:07,562 Okay, then just walk on over to school and I'll take care of the rest. 761 00:37:07,799 --> 00:37:08,832 Fine. 762 00:37:08,965 --> 00:37:12,875 Have a good day, study hard, don't worry, just leave the car to me. 763 00:37:18,381 --> 00:37:20,688 [All singing Happy Birthday] 764 00:37:27,838 --> 00:37:29,985 Take the cake into the kitchen now. 765 00:37:30,171 --> 00:37:32,842 - Aren't I supposed to blow them out? - Teresa can do that. 766 00:37:33,046 --> 00:37:36,433 It's tradition for the person whose name's on the cake to do the blowing. 767 00:37:36,670 --> 00:37:38,943 I'm sorry, I thought only children liked to do that. 768 00:37:39,128 --> 00:37:41,301 Shall we bring it back out and relight it? 769 00:37:41,313 --> 00:37:41,560 No. 770 00:37:41,753 --> 00:37:44,060 Do you want to make a wish and blow out the tapers? 771 00:37:44,252 --> 00:37:47,559 - Why am I being mocked on my birthday? - Because that's the Gilmore way. 772 00:37:47,793 --> 00:37:50,430 Let's go into the living room for our dessert, shall we? 773 00:37:50,626 --> 00:37:51,820 Let's shall. 774 00:37:54,168 --> 00:37:56,157 - How long do we have? - We've got time for cake. 775 00:37:56,335 --> 00:37:58,801 I don't want to miss the fancy party you're throwing. 776 00:37:59,001 --> 00:38:00,512 Don't worry, it's not that fancy. 777 00:38:00,667 --> 00:38:02,735 - What are you two whispering about? - Nothing. 778 00:38:02,916 --> 00:38:03,985 Champagne? 779 00:38:04,125 --> 00:38:07,557 Trying to get me drunk so I forget you didn't let me blow out my candles? 780 00:38:07,791 --> 00:38:11,461 Is this gonna be one of those stories you tell for the rest of your life... 781 00:38:11,707 --> 00:38:14,264 - like the bunny story? - His name was Murray, Mom. 782 00:38:14,457 --> 00:38:16,526 Emily, you had to bring that up. 783 00:38:16,706 --> 00:38:19,582 How could you think I wouldn't notice you gave away my rabbit? 784 00:38:19,789 --> 00:38:21,858 'Cause you were four and terrified of him. 785 00:38:22,039 --> 00:38:24,426 I wasn't terrified, I simply respected his space. 786 00:38:24,622 --> 00:38:28,010 - You slept in the maid's room for a week. - I wonder where Murray is now? 787 00:38:28,246 --> 00:38:30,360 In a shoebox somewhere, I assume. 788 00:38:30,538 --> 00:38:32,334 Very nice, and on my birthday. 789 00:38:32,496 --> 00:38:35,928 Once again, a toast to Lorelai on her 36th birthday. 790 00:38:36,829 --> 00:38:38,942 - Thirty-fifth. - Really? 791 00:38:40,120 --> 00:38:42,393 - You're doing the math? - Right, sorry. 792 00:38:42,745 --> 00:38:45,495 - To Lorelai on her 35th birthday. - Hear, hear. 793 00:38:46,827 --> 00:38:48,782 Thank you for the toast and for the dinner. 794 00:38:48,952 --> 00:38:53,020 And in the spirit of the evening, Mom, I have something for you. 795 00:38:53,285 --> 00:38:55,035 For me? It's not my birthday. 796 00:38:55,201 --> 00:38:57,314 - I know. But here. - What is this? 797 00:38:57,784 --> 00:38:59,977 It's from Murray. He took this long to write it... 798 00:39:00,159 --> 00:39:03,546 partially 'cause of the hurt and pain, and partially 'cause he has paws. 799 00:39:03,783 --> 00:39:05,613 - What is this? - That is what I owe you. 800 00:39:05,783 --> 00:39:06,852 What you owe me? 801 00:39:06,991 --> 00:39:10,776 For Rory's school, I promised I'd pay you back and now I have. Every cent. 802 00:39:11,407 --> 00:39:13,794 Thank you again for helping us out. 803 00:39:14,198 --> 00:39:18,426 Rory wouldn't be going to Yale if it wasn't for this money or you. 804 00:39:18,698 --> 00:39:19,767 You're welcome. 805 00:39:19,907 --> 00:39:22,134 - Okay, so... - You must be very relieved. 806 00:39:22,323 --> 00:39:24,596 - Excuse me? - Your debt is paid, you owe us nothing. 807 00:39:24,780 --> 00:39:26,974 - Yeah. - You don't need us anymore. 808 00:39:27,280 --> 00:39:29,428 - I didn't say... - You don't have to deal with us. 809 00:39:29,614 --> 00:39:33,398 You don't have to join us for Friday night dinners. It all works out beautifully. 810 00:39:33,654 --> 00:39:35,131 This isn't about that, Mom. 811 00:39:35,279 --> 00:39:38,428 - No, I owed you money, I paid you back. - I don't want it. 812 00:39:38,653 --> 00:39:41,245 I can't believe you're mad that I'm paying you back. 813 00:39:41,445 --> 00:39:44,514 I'm not mad, I think it's extremely unkind of you... 814 00:39:44,737 --> 00:39:47,646 to use this occasion to tell me you won't be coming over anymore. 815 00:39:47,861 --> 00:39:49,816 - I didn't say that. - This said that. 816 00:39:49,986 --> 00:39:51,304 Let me ask you something: 817 00:39:51,444 --> 00:39:53,910 Wouldn't you rather we came here 'cause we wanted to... 818 00:39:54,110 --> 00:39:56,701 not 'cause of some threat you're holding over our heads? 819 00:39:56,902 --> 00:39:58,459 And you would come here voluntarily. 820 00:39:58,610 --> 00:40:01,758 I always said I would pay you back, this is not a surprise. 821 00:40:01,984 --> 00:40:05,211 - It certainly isn't. - I was trying to do a good thing here. 822 00:40:05,442 --> 00:40:08,635 When Dad gave me the money, the first thing that entered my head was... 823 00:40:08,858 --> 00:40:11,847 When Dad gave you the money? 824 00:40:12,483 --> 00:40:14,392 - You gave her this? - It was her money. 825 00:40:14,566 --> 00:40:17,203 - It was from that investment. - Please stay out of this. 826 00:40:17,399 --> 00:40:18,467 Why are you mad at me? 827 00:40:18,607 --> 00:40:20,881 I told you not to tell your mother about that money. 828 00:40:21,064 --> 00:40:22,542 - When did you say that? - At lunch. 829 00:40:22,690 --> 00:40:23,837 - You did not. - I did. 830 00:40:23,981 --> 00:40:26,095 I swear you didn't tell me not to tell Mom. 831 00:40:26,272 --> 00:40:29,863 Why do you think I met you in the day at a restaurant? Think. 832 00:40:30,688 --> 00:40:33,200 - You kept this from me? - I knew you would be upset. 833 00:40:33,396 --> 00:40:34,207 You lied to me. 834 00:40:34,219 --> 00:40:36,351 I was legally obligated to give it to her. 835 00:40:36,563 --> 00:40:38,949 You're also legally obligated to your wife. 836 00:40:39,271 --> 00:40:41,418 - Don't you talk to me. - Now you're overreacting. 837 00:40:41,604 --> 00:40:42,957 Don't you talk to me, either. 838 00:40:43,103 --> 00:40:45,331 - Don't be mad at Dad. - Stay out of this. 839 00:40:46,020 --> 00:40:48,327 Mom, please. Just because I gave you this money... 840 00:40:48,519 --> 00:40:50,827 doesn't mean we'll never come over here again. 841 00:40:51,019 --> 00:40:52,497 We will come over... 842 00:40:52,644 --> 00:40:56,758 maybe not every week but there will be the occasional Friday night dinners. 843 00:40:57,101 --> 00:41:00,613 No, there won't. I don't need anybody doing me any favors. 844 00:41:00,851 --> 00:41:03,125 You are released from your obligation, Lorelai. 845 00:41:03,309 --> 00:41:06,697 Have a nice birthday, have a nice life, I'm going to bed. 846 00:41:07,767 --> 00:41:09,200 - Dad? - Not now. 847 00:41:22,848 --> 00:41:24,246 You're quiet. 848 00:41:26,222 --> 00:41:28,609 I know they're upset, but trust me, they'll calm down. 849 00:41:28,805 --> 00:41:30,919 - Why did you do that? - Excuse me? 850 00:41:31,097 --> 00:41:34,370 - Just giving them that check like that? - Rory, I borrowed that money. 851 00:41:34,597 --> 00:41:36,949 You had to have known that they'd get upset... 852 00:41:37,138 --> 00:41:38,968 and that Grandma would take it personally. 853 00:41:39,138 --> 00:41:41,285 - You'd rather have me not pay them back? - Maybe. 854 00:41:41,471 --> 00:41:43,426 - They didn't want it. - That's not the point. 855 00:41:43,596 --> 00:41:46,107 - It's kind of the point. - It's not the point at all. 856 00:41:46,304 --> 00:41:49,133 - They were throwing you a party. - Sorry, did I miss something? 857 00:41:49,344 --> 00:41:52,459 Did I dance around saying... when I gave her the check? 858 00:41:52,677 --> 00:41:55,314 Did I not genuinely thank her for everything? 859 00:41:55,844 --> 00:41:59,595 Did I not credit your getting into Yale with them giving us that money? 860 00:42:00,135 --> 00:42:02,283 No buts. I'm not sure if you're aware... 861 00:42:02,468 --> 00:42:06,219 of how hard it's been for these past three years to be indebted to my parents. 862 00:42:06,468 --> 00:42:07,979 I decided a long time ago... 863 00:42:08,134 --> 00:42:10,520 that I was going to live my life without their help. 864 00:42:10,717 --> 00:42:13,433 But I went to them and I took their money and I'm not sorry. 865 00:42:13,633 --> 00:42:16,542 It was the right thing for you, but I don't need their help now. 866 00:42:16,758 --> 00:42:19,713 But you don't have to just throw it in their faces like that. 867 00:42:19,924 --> 00:42:22,310 I paid back a loan. You're supposed to pay back a loan. 868 00:42:22,507 --> 00:42:24,814 I have Polonius and the banking system on my side. 869 00:42:25,007 --> 00:42:27,100 I think you could have done it differently. 870 00:42:27,112 --> 00:42:27,393 How? 871 00:42:27,590 --> 00:42:29,306 - I don't know. - Take a shot. 872 00:42:30,131 --> 00:42:33,518 My relationship with my parents is very different from yours. 873 00:42:33,756 --> 00:42:37,347 You only know the warm and fuzzy Richard and Emily. That's how I want it... 874 00:42:37,588 --> 00:42:39,816 'cause they're your grandparents and they love you. 875 00:42:40,005 --> 00:42:41,880 But I have a different history with them. 876 00:42:42,046 --> 00:42:45,035 It was not all warm and it was definitely not all fuzzy. 877 00:42:46,046 --> 00:42:50,080 So do not judge me for repaying a loan that I always intended to repay... 878 00:42:50,337 --> 00:42:53,167 that I told them from the beginning I would repay... 879 00:42:53,461 --> 00:42:54,894 that I had to repay. 880 00:42:55,045 --> 00:42:57,079 I won't let them make me feel guilty for that. 881 00:42:57,252 --> 00:43:00,559 And I will not let you make me feel guilty for doing that, either. 882 00:43:00,793 --> 00:43:02,668 - I'm sorry. - That's okay. 883 00:43:12,417 --> 00:43:14,326 LORELAI: My God, what is that? 884 00:43:15,250 --> 00:43:17,636 The world's largest pizza. Almost. 885 00:43:18,875 --> 00:43:21,466 That is amazing. 886 00:43:22,249 --> 00:43:23,442 You like it? 887 00:43:24,457 --> 00:43:27,731 I love it. Thank you, honey. 888 00:43:33,539 --> 00:43:35,210 What happened to Kirk?