1 00:00:01,724 --> 00:00:04,032 [Whirring] 2 00:00:09,436 --> 00:00:11,426 [Whirring] 3 00:00:19,108 --> 00:00:21,877 LORELAI: So, is this more or less fun than watching the same TV show... 4 00:00:21,901 --> 00:00:22,936 at the same time? 5 00:00:23,069 --> 00:00:24,547 I think it's more. 6 00:00:25,569 --> 00:00:27,844 You know, if we died right now and decomposed... 7 00:00:28,029 --> 00:00:30,383 it would vacuum us up, and no one would ever know. 8 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:32,092 Freaky. 9 00:01:29,895 --> 00:01:31,693 [Singing Walking On Sunshine] 10 00:01:42,569 --> 00:01:43,569 Hey. 11 00:01:43,695 --> 00:01:45,287 - What? - Learn a new song... 12 00:01:45,446 --> 00:01:47,840 or I'm tying you to a chair and putting Hotel Rwanda on again. 13 00:01:47,864 --> 00:01:49,376 It's love, baby. Deal. 14 00:01:49,531 --> 00:01:51,508 You're not gonna use that as a microphone, are you? 15 00:01:51,532 --> 00:01:54,171 Oh, no, Reverend, has the town banned dancing and singing? 16 00:01:54,367 --> 00:01:56,277 - I'm really happy. - Doyle, I assume? 17 00:01:56,452 --> 00:01:58,971 You know, he calls me his girlfriend now with no visible shaking. 18 00:01:58,995 --> 00:02:01,383 - I'm happy you're happy. - So, how are things with Logan? 19 00:02:01,580 --> 00:02:03,013 You want to hand me that hairbrush? 20 00:02:03,164 --> 00:02:05,677 Look at us. We're happy. We have boyfriends. 21 00:02:05,874 --> 00:02:08,672 This is infinitely better than any mood stabilizer I have ever been on. 22 00:02:08,708 --> 00:02:09,708 [Knocking on door] 23 00:02:09,834 --> 00:02:11,686 - Oh, shoot. What time is it? - It's Hammer time. 24 00:02:11,710 --> 00:02:14,019 - It's Logan. Hairbrushes down. - You got it. 25 00:02:17,087 --> 00:02:18,566 - Evening, Ace. - Hi. 26 00:02:18,756 --> 00:02:20,951 Nice. Very nice. 27 00:02:21,882 --> 00:02:23,900 Hey, you want to see my room? It's far away from here. 28 00:02:23,924 --> 00:02:25,244 Super idea. 29 00:02:37,307 --> 00:02:38,341 - Hello. - Hello. 30 00:02:38,474 --> 00:02:39,594 What are you thinking about? 31 00:02:39,642 --> 00:02:42,720 Whether or not you've ever woken up with Paris standing over you with a knife. 32 00:02:42,768 --> 00:02:44,368 Not recently. She's been in a good mood. 33 00:02:44,436 --> 00:02:45,994 - Why's that? - Because she's in love. 34 00:02:46,145 --> 00:02:47,214 With Doyle? 35 00:02:47,354 --> 00:02:49,344 Yes, with Doyle. And do not mock or make fun. 36 00:02:49,521 --> 00:02:51,796 Because when Paris is happy, the whole world is happy. 37 00:02:51,981 --> 00:02:54,335 But when she's not happy, the whole world is deadwood. 38 00:02:54,524 --> 00:02:57,117 - Got it. You hungry? - Yes, I'm starving. 39 00:02:57,318 --> 00:02:59,069 Just let me get my sweater. 40 00:02:59,777 --> 00:03:03,371 Hey. What do you think of this dress? Does it look newspapery enough? 41 00:03:03,613 --> 00:03:04,797 - What? - I'm trying to figure out... 42 00:03:04,821 --> 00:03:06,500 what to wear to my first day on the paper. 43 00:03:06,614 --> 00:03:08,411 Ah. The internship rears its ugly head again. 44 00:03:08,573 --> 00:03:11,041 I want to look professional, but not too Lois Lane-y. 45 00:03:11,241 --> 00:03:12,968 And I don't want to look like a college kid. 46 00:03:12,992 --> 00:03:14,902 - You are a college kid. - Not on Monday. 47 00:03:15,077 --> 00:03:17,465 On Monday, I am a newspaperwoman. 48 00:03:17,662 --> 00:03:19,572 And I have to look like a newspaperwoman. 49 00:03:19,746 --> 00:03:22,055 - Whatever you wear will be fine. - I'm so excited. 50 00:03:22,247 --> 00:03:23,395 I can tell. 51 00:03:23,665 --> 00:03:26,975 Last night, I couldn't sleep, so I googled your father. 52 00:03:27,209 --> 00:03:30,359 - Excuse me? - 12,053 items came up. 53 00:03:30,585 --> 00:03:33,383 I could only pull up a couple of thousand, but it really helped. 54 00:03:33,587 --> 00:03:36,577 He was born in 1953, Episcopalian. 55 00:03:36,797 --> 00:03:40,266 Second of four children, oldest boy, Yale undergrad, star of the track team. 56 00:03:40,507 --> 00:03:41,986 No grad school, interesting. 57 00:03:42,133 --> 00:03:44,487 Then he had a couple of lost years, kind of a blank period. 58 00:03:44,676 --> 00:03:46,428 A little Jesus thing going on there. 59 00:03:46,594 --> 00:03:50,222 Worked as a reporter and editor for two of the Huntzberger papers... 60 00:03:50,471 --> 00:03:52,507 before taking over as CEO of the company. 61 00:03:52,681 --> 00:03:54,783 I mean, when you look at all of his accomplishments... 62 00:03:54,807 --> 00:03:56,763 - the man must never sleep. - Well... 63 00:03:57,225 --> 00:03:58,660 Four hours a night, just like Clinton. 64 00:03:58,684 --> 00:04:00,077 You don't have a wall in a secret room... 65 00:04:00,101 --> 00:04:02,078 with pictures of my father pasted all over it, do you? 66 00:04:02,102 --> 00:04:04,615 Logan, I'm going to be interning for him. 67 00:04:04,812 --> 00:04:06,484 I need to know everything about him. 68 00:04:06,646 --> 00:04:09,285 Is he an egghead? Because he seems very roll-up-the-sleeves-y. 69 00:04:09,481 --> 00:04:13,234 But he's written about everything. From foreign affairs, domestic policies... 70 00:04:13,483 --> 00:04:15,234 He had a wine column, for God's sake. 71 00:04:15,401 --> 00:04:16,641 I should learn more about wine. 72 00:04:16,735 --> 00:04:18,254 - Look, Rory... - What are his politics? 73 00:04:18,278 --> 00:04:21,906 He's unbelievably neutral in his writing. Right-wing, left-wing, middle-wing. 74 00:04:22,154 --> 00:04:25,472 The man was short-listed for the Pulitzer for covering the Iranian hostage crisis... 75 00:04:25,656 --> 00:04:27,885 - when he was 25. - Yeah, I heard something about that. 76 00:04:28,074 --> 00:04:31,429 Twenty-five. How did he do that? Especially considering his lost years. 77 00:04:31,660 --> 00:04:34,776 He's a born journalist. I mean, what does he read? 78 00:04:34,995 --> 00:04:37,986 What papers, what journals? Come on, tell me something. 79 00:04:38,371 --> 00:04:40,884 - He hates peas. - Logan, I need your help here. 80 00:04:41,081 --> 00:04:43,120 Rory, my dad and I basically have two conversations: 81 00:04:43,207 --> 00:04:44,976 "Logan, you're not living up to your potential." 82 00:04:45,000 --> 00:04:47,561 And "Logan, when you're sailing close-hauled, wait until you gain..." 83 00:04:47,585 --> 00:04:49,770 "That last bit of boat speed before you pull in the jib sheet." 84 00:04:49,794 --> 00:04:50,864 - That's it. - But... 85 00:04:51,004 --> 00:04:53,022 Ace. You've learned more about my father in one day... 86 00:04:53,046 --> 00:04:55,606 than I've learned my whole life. Don't worry, you're gonna be fine. 87 00:04:55,630 --> 00:04:57,441 Now, I thought we've established we're both starving. 88 00:04:57,465 --> 00:04:59,137 Yes, we have. Let's go. 89 00:05:02,134 --> 00:05:05,649 Wait. Your dad covered Haiti in 1985. 90 00:05:05,928 --> 00:05:07,406 Must learn more about Haiti. Got it. 91 00:05:07,554 --> 00:05:08,987 Okay, let's go. 92 00:05:09,179 --> 00:05:11,978 Have you ever discussed Pinochet with him? Because one time he wrote... 93 00:05:12,015 --> 00:05:14,130 - Peas, Ace, peas. - Right, sorry. 94 00:05:14,765 --> 00:05:17,119 As we move on from the empiricists to the rationalists... 95 00:05:17,309 --> 00:05:19,589 it would be good to start thinking about the difference... 96 00:05:19,768 --> 00:05:23,521 between the a posteriori truths and the a priori truths of the rationalists... 97 00:05:23,770 --> 00:05:25,885 which exist independent of experience. 98 00:05:26,063 --> 00:05:29,339 So, for Wednesday, if you'd all take a crack at the first five chapters... 99 00:05:29,566 --> 00:05:31,317 of Spinoza's Ethics. 100 00:05:31,483 --> 00:05:33,678 That is, those of you whose entire weekend... 101 00:05:33,860 --> 00:05:36,930 won't be consumed by books on wine and Haiti. 102 00:05:37,320 --> 00:05:40,436 Yes, my interests are teasingly diverse. 103 00:05:41,155 --> 00:05:43,589 Whatever. See you all on Wednesday. 104 00:05:46,283 --> 00:05:47,681 [Cell phone ringing] 105 00:05:51,368 --> 00:05:52,368 Hello? 106 00:05:52,494 --> 00:05:54,689 Thank God! Did you return the blue sweater? 107 00:05:54,871 --> 00:05:56,383 - Oh, no. - Answer, please. 108 00:05:56,538 --> 00:05:57,857 - Two days ago. - Why? 109 00:05:57,997 --> 00:06:00,670 Why? Because two days ago, you asked me to take it back. 110 00:06:00,874 --> 00:06:01,873 Demanded me, in fact. 111 00:06:01,999 --> 00:06:03,919 And suddenly, you're just so freaking reliable... 112 00:06:03,958 --> 00:06:05,758 that you just hop to it and do whatever I say? 113 00:06:05,793 --> 00:06:08,260 I've always been freaking reliable. It's how I was raised. 114 00:06:08,461 --> 00:06:09,496 So, blame me. 115 00:06:09,629 --> 00:06:12,585 I am not returning the blue sweater again. So, don't think about asking. 116 00:06:12,796 --> 00:06:14,195 But I want it. I need it. 117 00:06:14,340 --> 00:06:16,489 I've already returned the capri pants twice. 118 00:06:16,674 --> 00:06:20,222 I've tried to return a couple of your other items that were all-sales-final... 119 00:06:20,468 --> 00:06:21,946 which makes me look retail-simple. 120 00:06:22,093 --> 00:06:23,972 And this is not the first but the second time... 121 00:06:24,136 --> 00:06:26,809 - I will have returned the blue sweater. - The capri pants... 122 00:06:27,013 --> 00:06:28,198 have you taken those back yet? 123 00:06:28,222 --> 00:06:30,292 I can't show my face in any stores in New Haven. 124 00:06:30,473 --> 00:06:31,951 They think I'm paper mooning them. 125 00:06:32,098 --> 00:06:34,850 She was very cute in Paper Moon. You're very cute, too. 126 00:06:35,059 --> 00:06:38,050 Calling me cute is not going to persuade me. And I have classes. A life. 127 00:06:38,268 --> 00:06:40,305 Monday afternoon, that's your free time. Right? 128 00:06:40,478 --> 00:06:42,580 I remember some bragging to that effect. Go back on Monday. 129 00:06:42,604 --> 00:06:44,561 Oh, well, Monday used to be free. 130 00:06:44,730 --> 00:06:46,368 Used to be? It's not free anymore? 131 00:06:46,524 --> 00:06:49,036 I guess we haven't talked in a couple of days. 132 00:06:49,483 --> 00:06:51,632 - I actually got an internship. - Really? 133 00:06:52,485 --> 00:06:54,794 Kind of an important, high-profile one. 134 00:06:54,986 --> 00:06:56,544 Wow! That's great! 135 00:06:56,695 --> 00:06:59,163 It's for a newspaper in Stamford that Logan's dad acquired. 136 00:06:59,364 --> 00:07:01,673 - He offered me the spot himself. - Logan's dad. 137 00:07:01,864 --> 00:07:03,696 Yeah. It was kind of out of the blue. 138 00:07:03,990 --> 00:07:05,105 So, when did you hear? 139 00:07:05,242 --> 00:07:07,676 Just a few days ago. I forgot I hadn't told you. 140 00:07:07,868 --> 00:07:08,867 I start on Monday. 141 00:07:08,993 --> 00:07:10,426 Wow. Congratulations. 142 00:07:10,786 --> 00:07:13,504 - It's a pretty amazing opportunity. - Yeah, sounds like it. 143 00:07:13,704 --> 00:07:16,695 You'll be having lunch with the op-ed editors from the Times... 144 00:07:16,914 --> 00:07:18,058 hanging out with Peter Jennings. 145 00:07:18,082 --> 00:07:19,683 Dan Rather will be valet-parking your car. 146 00:07:19,707 --> 00:07:21,414 Yeah, it's more likely that I'll be pulling 147 00:07:21,426 --> 00:07:23,106 wire reports off the AP machine, but sure. 148 00:07:23,334 --> 00:07:25,768 Good. So, no worries on the blue sweater front. 149 00:07:25,961 --> 00:07:27,031 It's off my radar screen. 150 00:07:27,170 --> 00:07:28,980 Really? So you're really not gonna make the effort? 151 00:07:29,004 --> 00:07:30,523 I'll see if I can swing by on Tuesday. 152 00:07:30,588 --> 00:07:32,899 Just send your assistant. You're getting an assistant, right? 153 00:07:32,923 --> 00:07:34,595 Oh, I'm sure. I'll see you Friday night. 154 00:07:34,757 --> 00:07:35,872 - Bye, hon. - Bye. 155 00:07:37,217 --> 00:07:38,217 Taylor? 156 00:07:38,342 --> 00:07:40,333 Hello? Is someone out there? 157 00:07:40,510 --> 00:07:41,739 Where are you, Taylor? 158 00:07:41,886 --> 00:07:44,354 Over here. I can't move. 159 00:07:45,805 --> 00:07:48,034 I have got to get a camera. 160 00:07:49,807 --> 00:07:51,638 How the hell did you do this? 161 00:07:51,808 --> 00:07:54,959 I was doing a little light dusting and was toying with the idea... 162 00:07:55,185 --> 00:07:58,813 of repositioning the horse's hindquarters, and the whole thing came tumbling down. 163 00:07:59,062 --> 00:08:00,580 You can't leave anything alone, can you? 164 00:08:00,604 --> 00:08:02,276 Are you going to help me or not? 165 00:08:02,438 --> 00:08:04,235 I feel like I've been lying here for days. 166 00:08:04,398 --> 00:08:05,918 You have not been lying here for days. 167 00:08:06,066 --> 00:08:07,703 Kirk came into the diner two hours ago. 168 00:08:07,859 --> 00:08:09,769 You waited two hours to come and get me? 169 00:08:09,943 --> 00:08:11,455 I have a business. 170 00:08:11,610 --> 00:08:12,753 I can't come running every time... 171 00:08:12,777 --> 00:08:14,733 a family of mannequins decides to attack you. 172 00:08:14,903 --> 00:08:15,903 Ow! 173 00:08:16,029 --> 00:08:18,702 - Just lie still. - This is so humiliating. 174 00:08:18,906 --> 00:08:20,985 - Taylor, don't you think it's time? - Time for what? 175 00:08:21,657 --> 00:08:23,856 You've been trapped under the Jebediahs for two hours... 176 00:08:23,992 --> 00:08:25,112 and no one has come in here. 177 00:08:25,451 --> 00:08:28,408 - What's your point, Luke? - My point is, the museum's a bust. 178 00:08:28,619 --> 00:08:31,337 I'll admit, attendance is low. 179 00:08:31,538 --> 00:08:32,936 No one is coming. 180 00:08:33,080 --> 00:08:36,708 I was reading an article about the power of bus-bench ads... 181 00:08:36,957 --> 00:08:39,869 for getting the word out. Very big in the music industry. 182 00:08:40,084 --> 00:08:42,756 Apparently, the rapper Fiddy Cent swears by them. 183 00:08:42,960 --> 00:08:44,791 Taylor, come on. Isn't it time to sell? 184 00:08:44,961 --> 00:08:47,713 Let somebody who really wants this place have it. 185 00:08:47,921 --> 00:08:51,196 I guess it is. I had such dreams. 186 00:08:51,423 --> 00:08:53,811 - There'll be other dreams. - I guess. 187 00:08:54,383 --> 00:08:56,942 You can resume your attempts to get me out of here. 188 00:08:57,135 --> 00:08:59,824 You're definitely ready to sell the house? 189 00:08:59,836 --> 00:09:00,205 Yes. 190 00:09:00,428 --> 00:09:02,623 Then let's get you out of here. 191 00:09:03,263 --> 00:09:05,219 Tennis lessons. That sounds great, Grandma. 192 00:09:05,389 --> 00:09:07,074 I've always liked tennis. And I have to say... 193 00:09:07,098 --> 00:09:10,885 I'm excited by the prospect of getting some good, healthy exercise. 194 00:09:11,142 --> 00:09:13,974 I'm excited by the prospect of those fetching tennis costumes. 195 00:09:14,186 --> 00:09:15,539 Richard, not in front of Rory. 196 00:09:15,686 --> 00:09:17,244 Oh, I'm fairly worldly now, Grandma. 197 00:09:17,395 --> 00:09:19,192 She was a heck of a tennis player in her day. 198 00:09:19,354 --> 00:09:21,393 - And very competitive. - I wasn't that competitive. 199 00:09:21,522 --> 00:09:23,750 This woman was kicked off the field hockey team at Smith... 200 00:09:23,774 --> 00:09:26,049 for elbowing Ceacy Evertz in the neck. 201 00:09:26,233 --> 00:09:27,233 She got in the way. 202 00:09:27,359 --> 00:09:29,211 This happened in the parking lot after the game. 203 00:09:29,235 --> 00:09:30,234 Now, now. 204 00:09:30,360 --> 00:09:33,317 Rory, tell us more about this internship. It sounds very exciting. 205 00:09:33,529 --> 00:09:34,723 Well, all I really know... 206 00:09:34,863 --> 00:09:37,062 is that I'm going to be shadowing Mitchum Huntzberger... 207 00:09:37,239 --> 00:09:39,878 just to sort of learn and observe, plus pitching in here and there. 208 00:09:39,908 --> 00:09:41,426 You are going to learn a hell of a lot. 209 00:09:41,450 --> 00:09:43,679 It was very sweet of Logan to arrange this for you. 210 00:09:43,868 --> 00:09:46,541 Well, actually, Mitchum Huntzberger offered it to me himself. 211 00:09:46,745 --> 00:09:47,814 Really? 212 00:09:47,953 --> 00:09:50,102 How about that? He just called you up? 213 00:09:50,288 --> 00:09:52,358 Your reputation for excellence preceded you? 214 00:09:52,539 --> 00:09:56,132 Well, he came by Yale, actually. I had met him when I had dinner at his house, and... 215 00:09:56,374 --> 00:09:57,444 Dinner? What dinner? 216 00:09:57,583 --> 00:09:59,494 Just a dinner that Logan took me to. 217 00:09:59,667 --> 00:10:01,783 - At the Huntzbergers' house? - Well, yes. 218 00:10:01,960 --> 00:10:03,712 - When? When? - About a week ago, I guess. 219 00:10:03,879 --> 00:10:04,948 Good Lord. 220 00:10:05,088 --> 00:10:07,857 - Richard, it's already been a week. - We need to invite him right away. 221 00:10:07,881 --> 00:10:09,553 - Who? - Logan, the ball's been dropped. 222 00:10:09,715 --> 00:10:11,609 I put an invite in the mail first thing tomorrow. 223 00:10:11,633 --> 00:10:14,632 We really should've had him over first. We probably should call him as well. 224 00:10:14,759 --> 00:10:16,819 We could messenger an invite tonight. It isn't even 8:00. 225 00:10:16,843 --> 00:10:19,237 Well, it's really nice of you to want to have him over. Really. 226 00:10:19,261 --> 00:10:20,296 But you don't need... 227 00:10:20,429 --> 00:10:22,073 Rory, if you could mention it to him yourself... 228 00:10:22,097 --> 00:10:24,074 preferably tonight, I'll get a note over to him tomorrow. 229 00:10:24,098 --> 00:10:26,097 - He'll need a choice of dates. - I'll get my book. 230 00:10:26,224 --> 00:10:27,453 I'll get mine, too. 231 00:10:30,684 --> 00:10:32,003 Rory? 232 00:10:32,143 --> 00:10:33,292 I'll call him now. 233 00:10:33,436 --> 00:10:35,426 - Right now. - Okay. 234 00:10:37,271 --> 00:10:38,270 [Phone ringing] 235 00:10:39,940 --> 00:10:40,974 Hello? 236 00:10:41,107 --> 00:10:44,106 Listen. You're going to be getting a note from the Gilmores sometime soon... 237 00:10:44,192 --> 00:10:46,546 maybe in the mail, maybe hand-delivered tonight. 238 00:10:46,735 --> 00:10:49,494 For all I know, a carrier pigeon is heading for your room as we speak. 239 00:10:49,528 --> 00:10:50,755 You might want to open your window. 240 00:10:50,779 --> 00:10:52,214 Why is a carrier pigeon heading here? 241 00:10:52,238 --> 00:10:53,756 They want to have you over for dinner. 242 00:10:53,780 --> 00:10:54,780 [Exclaiming in surprise] 243 00:10:54,906 --> 00:10:56,304 They're flipping out about it. 244 00:10:56,448 --> 00:10:57,562 She's sending an apology... 245 00:10:57,698 --> 00:10:59,893 for being so remiss as to wait one whole week... 246 00:11:00,075 --> 00:11:02,314 since I had dinner at your house to extend an invitation. 247 00:11:02,451 --> 00:11:03,491 I mean, they're losing it. 248 00:11:03,619 --> 00:11:06,291 So, I'm calling to warn you, and I want you to know... 249 00:11:06,495 --> 00:11:08,294 I didn't suggest us having dinner with them... 250 00:11:08,454 --> 00:11:09,888 or encourage it in any way. 251 00:11:10,039 --> 00:11:12,790 And I definitely did not refer to you as my b-word... 252 00:11:12,998 --> 00:11:15,557 in front of them, or even imply it in any way. 253 00:11:15,750 --> 00:11:18,628 'Cause you know, I'm really happy with the way things have been going... 254 00:11:18,836 --> 00:11:20,435 and I don't want any pressure put on us. 255 00:11:20,545 --> 00:11:22,939 And I'm sorry, and I think I already said that. And that's it. 256 00:11:22,963 --> 00:11:24,314 What are the odds of getting out of this? 257 00:11:24,338 --> 00:11:26,169 - Pretty much zero. - Then let's do it. 258 00:11:26,339 --> 00:11:28,011 - Really? - Yeah, it won't be so bad. 259 00:11:28,173 --> 00:11:30,243 Wow. You are a true gentleman. 260 00:11:30,425 --> 00:11:31,425 [Slamming] 261 00:11:31,551 --> 00:11:32,590 Oh, my God. What was that? 262 00:11:32,676 --> 00:11:35,144 Carrier pigeon. Poor thing. Should've opened the window. 263 00:11:35,344 --> 00:11:37,220 - Not funny. - Kind of funny. 264 00:11:37,387 --> 00:11:38,581 - Bye. - Bye. 265 00:11:41,597 --> 00:11:44,315 Burger rare, cheddar cheese, barbecue sauce on the side. 266 00:11:44,516 --> 00:11:46,874 - Hey, save Rory some lemon pie. - Rory's coming in tonight? 267 00:11:46,933 --> 00:11:49,932 Yeah, she's going to see Lane's band play at Plaza Duplo-4th Street tonight. 268 00:11:50,019 --> 00:11:51,662 They have the coveted 3:00-in-the-morning slot. 269 00:11:51,686 --> 00:11:52,997 I hear that's how Zeppelin started. 270 00:11:53,021 --> 00:11:55,454 Yeah. Her genius plan is to come home, go to bed early... 271 00:11:55,646 --> 00:11:57,523 set the clock for 2:00, get up, and go rock. 272 00:11:57,689 --> 00:11:59,362 - Solid plan. - Yes, except that when... 273 00:11:59,524 --> 00:12:02,321 the clock goes off at 2:00, she will be dead asleep and won't hear it. 274 00:12:02,525 --> 00:12:03,560 I, however, will. 275 00:12:03,693 --> 00:12:06,490 I will then proceed to get up, drag myself downstairs... 276 00:12:06,694 --> 00:12:08,730 recreating a classic Zucker brothers' moment... 277 00:12:08,903 --> 00:12:10,006 and then I'll shake her awake. 278 00:12:10,030 --> 00:12:12,668 She'll get up, throw on some jeans, a T-shirt, no makeup... 279 00:12:12,864 --> 00:12:14,138 and look like a Neutrogena ad. 280 00:12:14,282 --> 00:12:16,477 Whereas, once she leaves, I'll pass out on the couch... 281 00:12:16,658 --> 00:12:19,375 too exhausted to make it all the way upstairs. 282 00:12:19,576 --> 00:12:21,655 And in the morning, I will have bags under my eyes... 283 00:12:21,744 --> 00:12:23,138 that should have "Tumi" stamped on them. 284 00:12:23,162 --> 00:12:24,560 I love being a mom. 285 00:12:24,704 --> 00:12:26,296 [Chattering] 286 00:12:28,539 --> 00:12:30,848 Are the guys in town unusually lonely these days? 287 00:12:31,041 --> 00:12:33,680 They're from the museum. I think they're getting ready to close it. 288 00:12:33,751 --> 00:12:35,024 Close it? No. Why? 289 00:12:35,168 --> 00:12:37,283 Well, you know, no one was going. 290 00:12:37,461 --> 00:12:39,212 - I was going. - You went once. 291 00:12:39,378 --> 00:12:41,732 No, I was gonna go again just as soon as the nightmares... 292 00:12:41,921 --> 00:12:43,523 about the "I love Jesus" mannequin subsided. 293 00:12:43,547 --> 00:12:44,866 You saw it once. 294 00:12:45,006 --> 00:12:46,155 I guess. 295 00:12:46,758 --> 00:12:47,757 Here's your sweater. 296 00:12:47,883 --> 00:12:50,402 And I hope you're happy, 'cause the saleswoman called me a name. 297 00:12:50,468 --> 00:12:51,467 Where's my pie? 298 00:12:51,593 --> 00:12:52,947 Luke, pie! 299 00:12:54,136 --> 00:12:56,126 - What do we think? - It's great. 300 00:12:56,304 --> 00:12:57,339 - Huh. - No. 301 00:12:57,472 --> 00:13:00,349 - I thought it was light blue. - No. It was dark blue. 302 00:13:00,556 --> 00:13:02,075 Did they have one that was light blue? 303 00:13:02,223 --> 00:13:05,214 You are officially banned from ever shopping in New Haven again. 304 00:13:05,434 --> 00:13:06,827 Thank God I have you to do it for me. 305 00:13:06,851 --> 00:13:09,287 Hey, Luke. You're the only one I like around here at the moment. 306 00:13:09,311 --> 00:13:10,584 Right back at you. 307 00:13:10,853 --> 00:13:12,650 Okay, so, other than your stylist duties... 308 00:13:12,812 --> 00:13:14,914 what else is going on in the life of the young and hopeful? 309 00:13:14,938 --> 00:13:16,212 I'm considering taking Russian. 310 00:13:16,357 --> 00:13:17,790 Very practical. How's Logan? 311 00:13:17,940 --> 00:13:19,917 He's fine. Grandma and Grandpa invited him to dinner. 312 00:13:19,941 --> 00:13:20,976 You're kidding. 313 00:13:21,109 --> 00:13:23,388 It was actually less of an invite and more of a freak-out. 314 00:13:23,443 --> 00:13:25,670 - They heard about the dinner I went to. - Heard how much? 315 00:13:25,694 --> 00:13:27,088 - The Reader's Digest version. - Got it. 316 00:13:27,112 --> 00:13:30,148 Apparently, they've already exceeded the polite reciprocal-invite window... 317 00:13:30,364 --> 00:13:33,560 and if he doesn't come to dinner soon, Grandma has to give back her pearls. 318 00:13:33,783 --> 00:13:36,580 Wow. So, when is this dinner happening? 319 00:13:36,784 --> 00:13:37,854 Three dates were proposed. 320 00:13:37,993 --> 00:13:39,312 Logan's picking one of them. 321 00:13:40,370 --> 00:13:42,440 - Should be an interesting evening. - Yep. 322 00:13:42,620 --> 00:13:45,737 - I'll take notes and pictures. - Cool. Okay, you do that. 323 00:13:46,706 --> 00:13:48,505 - I want to go to dinner. - Where's the clock? 324 00:13:48,666 --> 00:13:50,476 I mean, you said that I could meet Logan properly... 325 00:13:50,500 --> 00:13:52,352 and you know how good I am when there's food involved. 326 00:13:52,376 --> 00:13:52,786 12:30? 327 00:13:52,798 --> 00:13:55,174 I mean, is there a reason I wasn't invited? 328 00:13:56,169 --> 00:13:57,602 Can't we talk about this tomorrow? 329 00:13:57,753 --> 00:13:58,788 It is tomorrow. 330 00:13:58,921 --> 00:14:01,273 I just don't think it's right that they get first dibs on him. 331 00:14:01,297 --> 00:14:03,650 I am your mom, and we are very close, in case you haven't heard. 332 00:14:03,674 --> 00:14:05,107 I should get to know him first. 333 00:14:05,257 --> 00:14:07,611 Grandma and Grandpa already know him. 334 00:14:07,801 --> 00:14:09,996 Okay, so they have a head start. Fine. 335 00:14:10,177 --> 00:14:11,816 But I bet they don't know him know him... 336 00:14:11,886 --> 00:14:13,842 like I will know him if you let me go to dinner. 337 00:14:14,012 --> 00:14:15,656 I didn't think you'd want to come to dinner. 338 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:16,829 Why not? 339 00:14:16,972 --> 00:14:18,963 Well, it's at their house, first of all. 340 00:14:19,139 --> 00:14:22,176 And I don't know how you feel about the Logan situation. 341 00:14:22,392 --> 00:14:25,701 Hey. This guy is in your life, and I want to know him. 342 00:14:25,935 --> 00:14:28,653 - Don't you want me to know him? - Of course I want you to know him. 343 00:14:28,853 --> 00:14:31,923 - Okay, so? - I'd love for you to come to dinner. 344 00:14:32,146 --> 00:14:34,580 Great. Good. You call Grandma for me. 345 00:14:34,773 --> 00:14:36,524 - No way. - Why not? 346 00:14:36,691 --> 00:14:38,840 You want to come to dinner, you call Grandma. 347 00:14:39,025 --> 00:14:40,537 But I'm not talking to Grandma. 348 00:14:40,693 --> 00:14:42,795 Well, you're gonna have to talk to her if you come to dinner. 349 00:14:42,819 --> 00:14:44,218 - No, I won't. - Mom! 350 00:14:44,362 --> 00:14:47,239 No, I am there to talk to Logan. To get to know him. 351 00:14:47,446 --> 00:14:50,915 I mean, other than the fact that he's blond, rich, and straight, I'm out. 352 00:14:51,156 --> 00:14:53,305 You're not gonna come to dinner and ignore Grandma. 353 00:14:53,491 --> 00:14:55,850 I won't be ignoring her. I just don't think I'll get to her. 354 00:14:56,034 --> 00:14:57,345 - What? - I've heard through the grapevine... 355 00:14:57,369 --> 00:15:00,647 that Logan is so chatty, that once you get him started, there's no shutting him up. 356 00:15:00,870 --> 00:15:02,055 Mom, forget it. If you want to go... 357 00:15:02,079 --> 00:15:04,807 then you're gonna have to call Grandma and tell her that you're going. 358 00:15:04,831 --> 00:15:08,186 Now, I have to get up in two hours, so if you don't mind, beat it. 359 00:15:08,416 --> 00:15:09,929 - But... - Hey. Sleeping. 360 00:15:13,294 --> 00:15:14,693 - Mom! - Sorry. 361 00:15:24,550 --> 00:15:25,619 Can I help you? 362 00:15:25,758 --> 00:15:28,510 I was just trying to figure out if I'm in the right place. 363 00:15:28,719 --> 00:15:31,312 Were you hoping to be in some sort of newspaper office? 364 00:15:31,512 --> 00:15:34,821 Yes, I was. I'm Rory Gilmore. I'm an intern. 365 00:15:35,055 --> 00:15:38,409 Mitchum, Mr. Huntzberger hired me, for nothing, of course. 366 00:15:38,640 --> 00:15:40,826 'Cause an intern makes nothing, and they're happy to do it. 367 00:15:40,850 --> 00:15:42,920 - I'm new. - Here's a temporary ID. 368 00:15:43,101 --> 00:15:45,376 Sometime today, stop by and see AI Carson. 369 00:15:45,561 --> 00:15:47,480 He'll take a picture and get you a permanent one. 370 00:15:47,520 --> 00:15:51,069 I've never had a picture ID before. I'll take very good care of it. 371 00:15:51,314 --> 00:15:53,304 - Is there a fine if you lose it? - No fine. 372 00:15:53,481 --> 00:15:55,074 I still won't lose it. I promise. 373 00:15:55,233 --> 00:15:57,002 Okay, you need to go talk to Harry. He deals with interns. 374 00:15:57,026 --> 00:15:58,060 [Phone ringing] 375 00:15:58,192 --> 00:15:59,791 Good morning, Eagle-Gazette. Please hold. 376 00:15:59,902 --> 00:16:01,415 Good morning, Eagle-Gazette. 377 00:16:01,570 --> 00:16:02,843 Where do I find Harry? 378 00:16:02,987 --> 00:16:06,024 I'm sorry. Mr. Wolowitz won't be in until this afternoon. 379 00:16:12,867 --> 00:16:13,982 Harry? 380 00:16:16,369 --> 00:16:17,403 Harry? 381 00:16:17,536 --> 00:16:20,687 - Who called Harry? - I did! I called Harry! 382 00:16:20,914 --> 00:16:24,507 Hi! I'm Rory Gilmore. I'm an intern. 383 00:16:24,749 --> 00:16:25,863 I have ID. And... 384 00:16:25,999 --> 00:16:28,797 Okay, this is basically the newsroom, reporters, support staff. 385 00:16:29,001 --> 00:16:30,853 Over there is the composing room where we do paste-up. 386 00:16:30,877 --> 00:16:32,896 It's called paste-up because it used to be done with... 387 00:16:32,920 --> 00:16:35,063 - Scissors and paste. - Right, but now we do it on a Mac. 388 00:16:35,087 --> 00:16:37,926 In that cabinet are all our back issues. '95 to present are on CD-ROM... 389 00:16:38,215 --> 00:16:39,363 earlier on microfiche. 390 00:16:39,506 --> 00:16:41,734 If you use the microfiche reader, make sure you turn it off... 391 00:16:41,758 --> 00:16:43,318 because the bulb is too hot and melts the stuff. 392 00:16:43,342 --> 00:16:44,616 I sure wish I had a pencil. 393 00:16:44,759 --> 00:16:47,876 This is Tom Firth's desk. He writes "Firth Things First" on the op-ed. 394 00:16:48,094 --> 00:16:51,085 That's Ed Rose. Circulation, advertising. 395 00:16:51,387 --> 00:16:53,582 In case of fire, stairs are that way. 396 00:16:53,764 --> 00:16:58,313 This is the kitchen. Coffee, stale donuts. If you finish a pot, you make a new one. 397 00:16:58,600 --> 00:17:00,112 MAN: Harry! HARRY: Be right back. 398 00:17:28,282 --> 00:17:30,431 - Huntzberger's here. - Fine. 399 00:17:30,617 --> 00:17:32,015 - Huntzberger's here. - Where? 400 00:17:32,159 --> 00:17:33,637 I think he's one of those guys there. 401 00:17:33,661 --> 00:17:35,298 Yeah. In the middle, striped tie. 402 00:17:35,453 --> 00:17:36,726 - You know Huntzberger? - Yes. 403 00:17:36,870 --> 00:17:37,940 Really? What's he like? 404 00:17:38,080 --> 00:17:41,275 Episcopalian, second of four children. 405 00:17:41,498 --> 00:17:44,137 Oldest boy and hates peas. 406 00:17:44,333 --> 00:17:47,608 This is Stan Mercer, circulation, Les Cavanaugh, city beat... 407 00:17:47,834 --> 00:17:50,222 Stephanie Fitzsimmons, photo editor. 408 00:17:50,419 --> 00:17:55,048 And this is Patel Condraseskar. He's our resident computer whiz. 409 00:17:55,339 --> 00:17:59,456 Okay, lot of people, lot of names. And I promise I'll learn some of them. 410 00:17:59,924 --> 00:18:01,777 We'll talk more about this at the general meeting... 411 00:18:01,801 --> 00:18:04,778 but I want you people to understand that the Huntzberger Publishing Group... 412 00:18:04,802 --> 00:18:06,439 isn't going to change what you do. 413 00:18:06,594 --> 00:18:08,504 We're going to help you do what you do better. 414 00:18:08,679 --> 00:18:11,955 I want all the department heads gathered in the conference room in 10 minutes. 415 00:18:12,181 --> 00:18:13,853 Someone make some coffee. Rory? 416 00:18:14,015 --> 00:18:15,652 - Yes, sir? - You ready to shadow me? 417 00:18:15,808 --> 00:18:17,480 - Yes, sir. - Let's go. 418 00:18:24,229 --> 00:18:25,741 Did you see where they went? 419 00:18:33,818 --> 00:18:35,012 [Phone speed-dialing] 420 00:18:35,360 --> 00:18:36,359 [Clearing throat] 421 00:18:36,944 --> 00:18:38,059 EMILY: Hello? 422 00:18:39,404 --> 00:18:40,518 Hello? 423 00:18:40,988 --> 00:18:43,706 Who are you looking for? Did you dial the wrong number? 424 00:18:43,906 --> 00:18:46,864 You know, it's very rude to dial someone and just sit there on the phone... 425 00:18:46,907 --> 00:18:49,022 without so much as a grunt or a moan. 426 00:18:49,450 --> 00:18:52,760 I mean, as far as perverted phone calls go, this is a very poor one. 427 00:18:54,537 --> 00:18:55,856 Mom, hello. 428 00:18:56,079 --> 00:18:57,910 Lorelai? Is Rory okay? 429 00:18:58,080 --> 00:19:00,229 - Yeah, Rory's fine. - Did somebody die? Who died? 430 00:19:00,415 --> 00:19:02,094 Nobody died, Mom. Everyone we know is fine. 431 00:19:02,249 --> 00:19:04,922 - Then why are you calling? - Well, I was wondering... 432 00:19:05,501 --> 00:19:07,855 - Yes? - I just wanted to give you a heads-up... 433 00:19:08,044 --> 00:19:11,034 that I was thinking I might come to Friday night dinner. 434 00:19:12,505 --> 00:19:13,574 Mom, hello? 435 00:19:14,423 --> 00:19:15,492 When? 436 00:19:15,923 --> 00:19:16,957 Friday night. 437 00:19:17,090 --> 00:19:19,080 - This Friday night? - Yes. 438 00:19:19,258 --> 00:19:22,454 - The night Logan Huntzberger's coming? - I guess, sure. 439 00:19:22,677 --> 00:19:25,395 Well, that's quite a coincidence, isn't it? 440 00:19:25,678 --> 00:19:29,193 That Logan's coming to dinner the night that you're suddenly free. 441 00:19:29,431 --> 00:19:30,750 Well, I guess so. 442 00:19:30,931 --> 00:19:32,741 Do you really think it's going to work this way? 443 00:19:32,765 --> 00:19:34,914 - What way? - That you just check the itinerary... 444 00:19:35,100 --> 00:19:38,259 and pick which Friday night dinners you'll deign to come to and which you won't. 445 00:19:38,393 --> 00:19:40,210 I am not picking. It just happened that... 446 00:19:40,222 --> 00:19:41,510 That you wait till we have... 447 00:19:41,729 --> 00:19:45,163 a guest like the Pope for dinner and then say, "Oh, yes. Now it's worth my while..." 448 00:19:45,397 --> 00:19:47,291 "To have dinner with my family. I get to meet the Pope." 449 00:19:47,315 --> 00:19:48,315 You're protestant, Mom. 450 00:19:48,441 --> 00:19:51,272 You do not get to cherry-pick which Friday night dinners you attend. 451 00:19:51,484 --> 00:19:53,502 It does not work that way. It's never worked that way. 452 00:19:53,526 --> 00:19:55,795 - I wasn't cherry-picking. - If you come to this dinner... 453 00:19:55,819 --> 00:19:57,339 you come to them all. That's the deal. 454 00:19:57,404 --> 00:19:58,962 I'm really not sure that I'm free... 455 00:19:59,113 --> 00:20:01,501 every Friday night, from now through eternity. 456 00:20:01,698 --> 00:20:04,927 If you come to this dinner, then you come to them all. That's the deal. 457 00:20:05,158 --> 00:20:08,070 As I said before, I'm just not sure about my schedule. 458 00:20:08,285 --> 00:20:11,719 Well, I'll tell you what. You go check that schedule of yours. 459 00:20:11,953 --> 00:20:13,351 If you show up on Friday night... 460 00:20:13,496 --> 00:20:15,930 the night Logan Huntzberger happens to be here... 461 00:20:16,122 --> 00:20:18,510 then I'll assume you've discovered that your Fridays... 462 00:20:18,707 --> 00:20:20,506 at least for the foreseeable future, are free. 463 00:20:20,625 --> 00:20:21,773 Goodbye. 464 00:20:21,917 --> 00:20:22,917 [Dial tone sounding] 465 00:20:25,419 --> 00:20:26,931 I'm saying it's these little costs... 466 00:20:27,086 --> 00:20:28,897 that had you dropping your Hartford correspondent. 467 00:20:28,921 --> 00:20:30,731 How much are you paying for syndicated features? 468 00:20:30,755 --> 00:20:32,874 You run "Dear Abby" and "Ann Landers" and "Ask Vicki." 469 00:20:33,048 --> 00:20:35,847 How many different ways do the people in this community need to hear... 470 00:20:35,925 --> 00:20:37,684 "Honey, he ain't gonna change. Dump his ass"? 471 00:20:38,134 --> 00:20:40,772 Charlie, I'd like to get that physical plant tour in before 5:00. 472 00:20:40,968 --> 00:20:43,686 Hang on. Let me call Dan Gerson and see if they're ready for you. 473 00:20:44,471 --> 00:20:45,990 Well, if we're in a holding pattern... 474 00:20:46,055 --> 00:20:49,125 why don't you start getting into those circulation issues. 475 00:20:52,016 --> 00:20:53,051 Wow. 476 00:20:53,184 --> 00:20:56,174 The ability to be able to run a four-minute mile... 477 00:20:56,393 --> 00:20:58,272 would come in pretty handy right about now, huh? 478 00:20:58,436 --> 00:20:59,551 Sorry? 479 00:20:59,770 --> 00:21:01,249 A four-minute mile? 480 00:21:01,396 --> 00:21:02,624 I don't follow. 481 00:21:02,772 --> 00:21:06,240 At Yale, track and field, you ran a four-minute mile. 482 00:21:06,899 --> 00:21:07,934 Right. 483 00:21:08,067 --> 00:21:10,739 That's fast. Four-minute mile. Woosh. 484 00:21:11,401 --> 00:21:14,313 Dan's gonna need another 10. Why don't I take you into Ron Stone's... 485 00:21:14,529 --> 00:21:16,519 - we'll talk some advertising. - Let's do it. 486 00:21:22,699 --> 00:21:24,738 If you're looking for Huntzberger, he went in there. 487 00:21:25,534 --> 00:21:26,649 Thanks. 488 00:21:36,581 --> 00:21:37,776 [Phone ringing] 489 00:21:39,667 --> 00:21:41,498 - Hello? - Help, help, help! 490 00:21:41,668 --> 00:21:42,667 What's the matter, Ace? 491 00:21:42,793 --> 00:21:44,942 Nothing. I've just won the "spaz of the year" award. 492 00:21:45,128 --> 00:21:47,607 I believe it will be on the front page of the Gazette tomorrow. 493 00:21:47,754 --> 00:21:48,869 I'm sure it's not that bad. 494 00:21:49,005 --> 00:21:51,683 I don't know what I'm supposed to do. I don't know where anybody is. 495 00:21:51,840 --> 00:21:54,638 I can't walk in these shoes. I got a run in my pantyhose. 496 00:21:54,842 --> 00:21:56,593 - I ran into a file cabinet. - Slow down. 497 00:21:56,759 --> 00:22:00,037 I didn't even know if I was supposed to go to lunch when everybody went to lunch... 498 00:22:00,177 --> 00:22:02,816 so I just stood in the break room for, like, 45 minutes. 499 00:22:03,012 --> 00:22:04,206 And then I ate an Altoid. 500 00:22:04,346 --> 00:22:06,144 It's the first day. It'll get better. 501 00:22:06,305 --> 00:22:09,057 - Your father must think I'm an idiot. - I'm sure he doesn't. 502 00:22:09,266 --> 00:22:11,265 I need some help. I need something to say to him... 503 00:22:11,392 --> 00:22:13,462 other than, "Yes, the bleeding stopped. Thanks." 504 00:22:13,643 --> 00:22:15,952 - I think that's pretty good. - Logan, please. 505 00:22:16,145 --> 00:22:19,101 Give me something. Something I can use to connect with him. 506 00:22:19,312 --> 00:22:20,711 I don't know. 507 00:22:20,856 --> 00:22:24,131 You do know. This is important to me. Logan, please. 508 00:22:25,566 --> 00:22:27,841 He likes jazz, but not when it gets too experimental... 509 00:22:28,025 --> 00:22:29,586 and he hates when they quote My Favorite Things. 510 00:22:29,610 --> 00:22:30,809 - What? - My Favorite Things... 511 00:22:30,861 --> 00:22:32,533 from The Sound of Music. 512 00:22:33,112 --> 00:22:35,341 Okay. Good. Go on. 513 00:22:35,947 --> 00:22:40,178 He lets people go at 7:00, but he keeps going till 8:30 or 9:00. 514 00:22:40,449 --> 00:22:42,520 And he notices the people who stay. 515 00:22:43,117 --> 00:22:45,835 He hates double talk, but he's really good at it. 516 00:22:46,286 --> 00:22:50,437 And he has high blood pressure, so he switches to decaf after 4.:00. 517 00:22:50,747 --> 00:22:52,623 That's good. That's almost something. 518 00:22:52,789 --> 00:22:55,098 Don't worry, Ace. I'm sure you're doing fine. 519 00:22:55,291 --> 00:22:57,566 I don't want your father to be disappointed in me. 520 00:22:57,750 --> 00:22:58,820 Rory... 521 00:22:58,959 --> 00:23:01,313 in order for my dad to be truly disappointed in you... 522 00:23:01,502 --> 00:23:02,900 your name would have to be Logan. 523 00:23:03,045 --> 00:23:04,717 - I'm sure that's not true. - Uh-huh. 524 00:23:05,004 --> 00:23:06,960 - Thanks, Logan. - Go get 'em, Ace. 525 00:23:14,134 --> 00:23:15,885 My God, this smells good. What is this? 526 00:23:16,052 --> 00:23:18,520 It's nothing. Just some soft-shell crab amandine... 527 00:23:18,720 --> 00:23:19,948 on a bed of wild rice. 528 00:23:20,095 --> 00:23:22,210 There's no sentence in the English language... 529 00:23:22,388 --> 00:23:25,106 that begins "It's nothing" and contains the word "amandine." 530 00:23:25,890 --> 00:23:26,890 Happy. 531 00:23:27,016 --> 00:23:28,130 [Cell phone ringing] 532 00:23:28,266 --> 00:23:30,461 Oh, my God, your girlfriend is so important. 533 00:23:31,101 --> 00:23:32,100 Hello? 534 00:23:32,226 --> 00:23:33,375 - Lorelai? - Hey, Dad. 535 00:23:33,519 --> 00:23:35,748 Something very remarkable happened today. 536 00:23:35,937 --> 00:23:37,290 I got a call from someone... 537 00:23:37,438 --> 00:23:40,111 wanting to know if I was Lorelai Gilmore's father. 538 00:23:40,315 --> 00:23:40,714 Really? 539 00:23:40,726 --> 00:23:42,782 Outside the context of trouble at school... 540 00:23:42,982 --> 00:23:45,043 that's the first time someone has ever asked me that. 541 00:23:45,067 --> 00:23:46,660 And why did someone ask you that? 542 00:23:46,818 --> 00:23:49,569 Well, one of our clients is the Durham Group. 543 00:23:49,778 --> 00:23:51,734 - You know them? - They own hotels? 544 00:23:51,904 --> 00:23:53,224 They own boutique inns. 545 00:23:53,363 --> 00:23:57,196 The CEO, Mike Armstrong, is good friends with Twee Silverman... 546 00:23:57,449 --> 00:23:59,757 who is the publisher of American Travel. 547 00:23:59,949 --> 00:24:03,020 It seems there's quite an article coming out about you and Sookie... 548 00:24:03,243 --> 00:24:04,721 and your success at the Dragonfly. 549 00:24:04,869 --> 00:24:07,747 According to Twee, it's the cover story of the May issue. 550 00:24:07,954 --> 00:24:09,148 The article's coming out. 551 00:24:09,288 --> 00:24:12,722 Dad, did your guy happen to talk about what's in the article? 552 00:24:12,956 --> 00:24:14,071 I don't think he'd read it. 553 00:24:14,208 --> 00:24:17,881 Twee clued him in because she knows he's always looking for up-and-comers. 554 00:24:18,126 --> 00:24:20,594 Apparently, you are an up-and-comer. 555 00:24:20,795 --> 00:24:21,979 [Whispering] I'm an up-and-comer. 556 00:24:22,003 --> 00:24:23,152 Long story short, Lorelai... 557 00:24:23,296 --> 00:24:25,683 Mike Armstrong would like to take a meeting with you. 558 00:24:25,880 --> 00:24:27,950 - Why? - Well, he's in the inn business. 559 00:24:28,131 --> 00:24:30,010 I assume he wants to offer you some sort of job. 560 00:24:30,132 --> 00:24:32,651 Dad, I have a job. Apparently, you can read all about it in May. 561 00:24:32,801 --> 00:24:34,313 He asked if you traveled much. 562 00:24:34,468 --> 00:24:36,029 He wants to know where I go on vacation? 563 00:24:36,053 --> 00:24:39,601 He was referring to business travel. Perhaps the position involves travel. 564 00:24:39,846 --> 00:24:41,438 Do you travel? I wasn't really sure. 565 00:24:41,597 --> 00:24:44,116 Well, the liquor store's a little further out than I'd like, but... 566 00:24:44,140 --> 00:24:45,174 Lorelai. 567 00:24:45,307 --> 00:24:47,616 - Yeah, Dad, I travel sometimes. - Well, good. 568 00:24:47,809 --> 00:24:50,084 I'll have my secretary fax the contact information... 569 00:24:50,268 --> 00:24:51,347 to your home fax tonight... 570 00:24:51,477 --> 00:24:52,990 and you can call him in the morning. 571 00:24:53,145 --> 00:24:54,339 Dad, I don't have a home fax. 572 00:24:54,479 --> 00:24:57,239 I don't see how you do business on this level and not have a home fax. 573 00:24:57,439 --> 00:24:59,349 We're all confounded by that, yes. 574 00:24:59,524 --> 00:25:01,116 Call my office in the morning. 575 00:25:01,274 --> 00:25:04,071 I'm quite proud of you, Lorelai. 576 00:25:04,359 --> 00:25:05,633 Thanks, Dad. 577 00:25:06,944 --> 00:25:08,064 They're running the article. 578 00:25:08,153 --> 00:25:11,191 Good. I'm glad they're running the article. I never liked that you pulled it. 579 00:25:11,238 --> 00:25:13,548 Yes, well, if you recall, I pulled it only after I suggested... 580 00:25:13,572 --> 00:25:15,424 my mother might have been personally responsible... 581 00:25:15,448 --> 00:25:17,300 - for global warming. - Are you seriously worried... 582 00:25:17,324 --> 00:25:19,523 that things might get worse between you and your mother? 583 00:25:19,659 --> 00:25:20,348 Good point. 584 00:25:20,360 --> 00:25:22,730 What's all this stuff about you traveling? 585 00:25:22,953 --> 00:25:25,182 Some guy my dad knows wants to offer me a job... 586 00:25:25,371 --> 00:25:27,515 - and apparently there's travel involved. - You have a job. 587 00:25:27,539 --> 00:25:30,140 I know, but companies like this would probably want to buy the inn... 588 00:25:30,164 --> 00:25:32,632 and keep me on to manage it or send me out as a consultant. 589 00:25:32,833 --> 00:25:34,752 - Buy the inn? You just opened the inn. - I know. 590 00:25:34,834 --> 00:25:36,269 - You don't want to sell the inn. - I know. 591 00:25:36,293 --> 00:25:39,132 I mean, who are these people, coming in out of the blue with this stuff? 592 00:25:39,169 --> 00:25:42,001 I don't know. Just some guy who called my dad and wants to meet me. 593 00:25:42,213 --> 00:25:44,647 Well, this is crazy. You don't want to meet with this guy. 594 00:25:44,839 --> 00:25:46,909 Luke, I'm not interested, so it doesn't matter. 595 00:25:47,090 --> 00:25:48,651 I have no intention of meeting with this guy. 596 00:25:48,675 --> 00:25:51,063 - I'm happy with what I've got. - Good. 597 00:25:55,095 --> 00:25:56,323 You know what? 598 00:25:57,096 --> 00:25:58,688 You should meet with this guy. 599 00:25:58,847 --> 00:26:00,686 My daughter, my sister, my daughter, my sister. 600 00:26:00,764 --> 00:26:02,595 I'm serious. Even if you're not interested... 601 00:26:02,765 --> 00:26:05,517 it's good people are talking about you and your business. 602 00:26:05,726 --> 00:26:08,114 And you just... Take the meeting. 603 00:26:08,601 --> 00:26:11,752 It's contacts, it's networking, right? That's the right word, "networking"? 604 00:26:11,979 --> 00:26:13,776 - I think. - Well, then you should network. 605 00:26:13,938 --> 00:26:16,167 - All right, well, I'll think about it. - Good. 606 00:26:16,773 --> 00:26:19,047 Good. 607 00:26:21,692 --> 00:26:23,012 - Beatrice? - Yes, ma'am. 608 00:26:23,152 --> 00:26:24,710 - Do you know what these are? - Lilies. 609 00:26:24,861 --> 00:26:26,009 Fragrant lilies. 610 00:26:26,153 --> 00:26:28,463 Would you like to eat dinner with fragrant lilies in the room? 611 00:26:28,487 --> 00:26:30,124 - Yes. - Well, then you're insane! 612 00:26:30,280 --> 00:26:33,476 I don't know how you think my guests are supposed to enjoy their dinner... 613 00:26:33,699 --> 00:26:36,167 with this floral reek wafting up their noses. 614 00:26:36,366 --> 00:26:38,685 Move them to the living room and bring the peonies in here. 615 00:26:38,784 --> 00:26:41,536 - Yes, ma'am. Sorry, ma'am. - Everything looks lovely. 616 00:26:41,745 --> 00:26:44,338 - Does it? - Yes, and so do you. 617 00:26:44,622 --> 00:26:46,214 What's on the dinner menu tonight? 618 00:26:46,372 --> 00:26:47,805 Roast beef. 619 00:26:47,956 --> 00:26:49,992 I hope Logan's not some kind of vegetarian. 620 00:26:50,166 --> 00:26:52,395 His grandfather owned 10,000 head of cattle. 621 00:26:52,584 --> 00:26:54,301 I sincerely doubt it. 622 00:26:54,668 --> 00:26:56,027 You know, I've just been thinking. 623 00:26:56,085 --> 00:26:59,759 The Huntzbergers will all be transferring down to Martha's Vineyard soon. 624 00:27:00,004 --> 00:27:01,836 Mid-June. Every year like clockwork. 625 00:27:02,005 --> 00:27:05,281 - I'm sure Logan's there for some of that. - They have six acres there. 626 00:27:05,507 --> 00:27:06,576 That's quite a spread. 627 00:27:06,716 --> 00:27:10,106 They've held their share of functions down there, too. Graduation parties, weddings. 628 00:27:10,344 --> 00:27:12,539 - Maybe it's time for us, Emily. - Time for what? 629 00:27:12,719 --> 00:27:14,630 Time to acquire our own acreage. 630 00:27:14,803 --> 00:27:16,760 A compound for the extended family. 631 00:27:16,930 --> 00:27:19,523 - A place on Cape Cod! - Our own Kennebunkport. 632 00:27:19,723 --> 00:27:21,362 Get it all ready for the next generation. 633 00:27:21,432 --> 00:27:23,285 The Cape's as good as the Vineyard for a wedding. 634 00:27:23,309 --> 00:27:25,379 - Some would say better. - Sandier beaches, too. 635 00:27:25,559 --> 00:27:29,347 Children love sandy beaches, just love running and playing on them. 636 00:27:29,604 --> 00:27:30,603 [Doorbell ringing] 637 00:27:30,729 --> 00:27:32,799 Damn. I forgot to fill the ice bucket. 638 00:27:32,980 --> 00:27:34,777 Go get it. I'll get the door. 639 00:27:36,149 --> 00:27:37,263 Richard? 640 00:27:37,650 --> 00:27:41,004 Picture his blond hair and her blue eyes on a little baby. 641 00:27:41,235 --> 00:27:42,668 Incomparable. 642 00:27:49,614 --> 00:27:52,002 - Hi, Mom. - Oh. Come in. 643 00:27:52,199 --> 00:27:53,427 Thanks. 644 00:27:54,659 --> 00:27:56,854 Beatrice, take my daughter's coat. 645 00:27:58,869 --> 00:28:00,063 Thank you. 646 00:28:08,083 --> 00:28:11,597 - What are you doing here? - I don't know. I just followed you. 647 00:28:11,834 --> 00:28:13,949 Richard, come out here and sit with Lorelai. 648 00:28:14,127 --> 00:28:16,640 - Coming. - Mom, it's okay. I can sit by myself. 649 00:28:16,837 --> 00:28:19,145 - You need me to sit with Lorelai? - I'm fine. I swear. 650 00:28:19,338 --> 00:28:21,815 I have been sitting without any help since I was two and a half. 651 00:28:21,839 --> 00:28:23,749 It's all right. I don't mind. Come along. 652 00:28:26,175 --> 00:28:27,653 Please, sit. 653 00:28:27,801 --> 00:28:31,077 - A lot of pressure to do it right now. - So, did you ring Mike Armstrong? 654 00:28:31,303 --> 00:28:33,293 I did. We have a meeting set up for tomorrow. 655 00:28:33,471 --> 00:28:36,541 Good. I'm glad. Mike is very big in that business. 656 00:28:36,764 --> 00:28:40,040 - I think you'll find him a valuable... - Richard? I need help in here. 657 00:28:40,683 --> 00:28:42,594 I'm sitting with Lorelai, Emily. 658 00:28:42,767 --> 00:28:43,882 Dad, really, it's okay. 659 00:28:44,018 --> 00:28:46,247 I promise not to stick my finger in any sockets. 660 00:28:46,436 --> 00:28:48,904 All right. Here I come. 661 00:28:51,814 --> 00:28:54,009 What sort of help do you need, my dear? 662 00:28:58,401 --> 00:29:00,277 You know, you're not obligated to be polite... 663 00:29:00,443 --> 00:29:02,752 until we're actually inside my grandparents' house. 664 00:29:02,945 --> 00:29:05,214 Good. Then I'm gonna use this brief moment in time to make... 665 00:29:05,238 --> 00:29:07,357 - some disgusting noises with my armpits. - Would you? 666 00:29:07,406 --> 00:29:09,794 So, this is going to be quick and painless. 667 00:29:09,991 --> 00:29:12,909 Believe me. My grandparents like you better than they liked Ronald Reagan. 668 00:29:13,033 --> 00:29:14,943 - Wow. High praise. - What are those? 669 00:29:15,118 --> 00:29:17,313 Hostess gifts. Never a bad idea to bring hostess gifts. 670 00:29:17,494 --> 00:29:19,513 - Well-played, Huntzberger. - So what about your mom? 671 00:29:19,537 --> 00:29:21,573 - Is she gonna be cool? - Of course she'll be cool. 672 00:29:21,746 --> 00:29:24,419 She's the essence of cool. "Cool" is her street name. 673 00:29:24,623 --> 00:29:26,600 She's got it monogrammed on her towels and everything. 674 00:29:26,624 --> 00:29:29,782 Well, if she's got it monogrammed on her towels, there's nothing to worry about. 675 00:29:29,876 --> 00:29:30,946 What'd you bring, anyway? 676 00:29:31,085 --> 00:29:35,361 Cigars for Richard, chocolates for Emily, and Mrs. Eleanor Shubic's silver lighter. 677 00:29:35,629 --> 00:29:37,266 What's that for? 678 00:29:37,881 --> 00:29:40,190 - Rory, Logan, welcome. - Come in. 679 00:29:40,382 --> 00:29:42,133 - Hi, Grandma. - Hello. 680 00:29:42,300 --> 00:29:43,698 And our guest of honor. 681 00:29:43,842 --> 00:29:44,911 L'invité d'honneur. 682 00:29:45,050 --> 00:29:46,245 How are you, Richard, Emily? 683 00:29:46,385 --> 00:29:48,455 - Wonderful now. - Yes, wonderful. 684 00:29:48,636 --> 00:29:50,194 Look at you two. You're just perfect. 685 00:29:50,345 --> 00:29:51,947 - Aren't they perfect, Richard? - Perfect. 686 00:29:51,971 --> 00:29:54,120 - We're not perfect. - Nonsense. You're perfect. 687 00:29:54,306 --> 00:29:56,783 No, she's right. I've got split ends like you wouldn't believe. 688 00:29:56,807 --> 00:29:58,080 And a sense of humor. 689 00:29:58,224 --> 00:30:00,499 Emily, these are for you. A small token of my gratitude. 690 00:30:00,684 --> 00:30:03,402 Wunderschon chocolates. I absolutely adore these. 691 00:30:03,603 --> 00:30:05,288 I picked them up last time I was in Switzerland. 692 00:30:05,312 --> 00:30:06,506 Well, aren't you clever? 693 00:30:06,645 --> 00:30:08,432 And here's a little something for you, sir. 694 00:30:08,444 --> 00:30:09,204 Romeo y Julietas. 695 00:30:09,355 --> 00:30:11,311 You are a good man, Logan Huntzberger. 696 00:30:11,481 --> 00:30:14,199 Come. Let's all go in the living room, shall we? 697 00:30:15,025 --> 00:30:17,459 I just adore this jacket you're wearing. 698 00:30:17,651 --> 00:30:20,449 - Isn't this a fine jacket, Richard? - I like how the lapels are cut. 699 00:30:20,653 --> 00:30:23,609 - Aren't those nice lapels, Rory? - Sure, Grandpa, his lapels look great. 700 00:30:23,821 --> 00:30:26,050 Most modern tailors cut lapels too low. 701 00:30:26,239 --> 00:30:27,309 It's so sloppy... 702 00:30:27,449 --> 00:30:29,368 having one's lapels hang down around the chest... 703 00:30:29,408 --> 00:30:31,318 like a basset hound's ears or something. 704 00:30:31,493 --> 00:30:33,369 - But those are excellent. - They really are. 705 00:30:33,535 --> 00:30:35,650 - Hi, Mom. - Hey, how am I sitting? 706 00:30:35,828 --> 00:30:39,262 - Great. Mom, you remember... - Logan, this is Rory's mother, Lorelai. 707 00:30:39,497 --> 00:30:41,294 Lorelai, this is Logan Huntzberger. 708 00:30:41,456 --> 00:30:43,492 Yes, we've met, actually. Nice to see you again. 709 00:30:43,665 --> 00:30:45,621 - Nice to see you. - Come on, sit. 710 00:30:45,791 --> 00:30:47,588 Let's get drink orders. 711 00:30:48,043 --> 00:30:50,955 - Logan, what would you like? - Macallan neat, if you have it. 712 00:30:51,170 --> 00:30:55,127 - I adore a man who drinks his Scotch neat. - That is a fine drink indeed. 713 00:30:55,380 --> 00:30:57,211 - Rory? - Just club soda. 714 00:30:57,381 --> 00:30:59,690 - So demure. Isn't she demure? - The demurest. 715 00:30:59,882 --> 00:31:01,316 One club soda. 716 00:31:01,717 --> 00:31:03,946 Your usual, Lorelai? A sidecar? 717 00:31:04,134 --> 00:31:05,654 - Sidecar? No. - Isn't that your drink? 718 00:31:05,803 --> 00:31:08,634 No, my drink is a martini. It's always been a martini. 719 00:31:08,845 --> 00:31:11,120 - Really? - Yes, pretty much every one... 720 00:31:11,305 --> 00:31:14,376 of the other 8,000 times I've had a drink here, it's been a martini. 721 00:31:14,599 --> 00:31:16,635 I would have sworn you were a sidecar girl. 722 00:31:16,809 --> 00:31:18,368 Not even sure what's in a sidecar, Mom. 723 00:31:18,434 --> 00:31:21,107 Well, Richard, apparently, Lorelai would like a martini. 724 00:31:21,602 --> 00:31:22,717 Can do. 725 00:31:22,895 --> 00:31:24,294 I just can't get over those lapels. 726 00:31:24,437 --> 00:31:27,474 Grandma and Grandpa are very taken with Logan's lapels. 727 00:31:27,688 --> 00:31:30,884 - They look fine to me. - You'll have to excuse Lorelai, Logan. 728 00:31:31,107 --> 00:31:33,666 It takes a certain eye to be aware of this kind of thing. 729 00:31:33,859 --> 00:31:36,168 One Scotch, neat, and a club soda. 730 00:31:36,401 --> 00:31:37,630 - Thank you. - Thanks, Grandpa. 731 00:31:37,778 --> 00:31:39,336 And one martini. 732 00:31:39,487 --> 00:31:41,841 - That's with a twist, Lorelai? - Nope. An olive. 733 00:31:42,030 --> 00:31:45,146 - In a vodka martini? - Not vodka, Mom, gin. 734 00:31:45,740 --> 00:31:47,935 It's always been gin. Gin martini. 735 00:31:48,117 --> 00:31:50,027 - Really? - Yes, always. 736 00:31:50,201 --> 00:31:51,793 I don't remember that at all. 737 00:31:51,952 --> 00:31:54,147 So, Logan. Where exactly do you live at Yale? 738 00:31:54,328 --> 00:31:56,347 - Are you in Rory's building? - No, I'm at Berkeley. 739 00:31:56,371 --> 00:31:59,123 - Is that far from Rory? - No. I'd say it's about 90 Kropogs or so. 740 00:31:59,331 --> 00:32:02,162 Kropogs! Did someone say Kropogs? 741 00:32:02,791 --> 00:32:05,259 Kropogs. Now, that is clever. 742 00:32:06,626 --> 00:32:08,344 So fill me in here. What's a Kropog? 743 00:32:08,502 --> 00:32:10,890 Years ago, someone at Yale started measuring... 744 00:32:11,087 --> 00:32:12,804 based on the height of a kid named Kropog. 745 00:32:12,963 --> 00:32:15,476 I can't believe that today's Elis are still using Kropogs. 746 00:32:15,673 --> 00:32:17,185 Now, that is really something. 747 00:32:17,340 --> 00:32:20,889 Maxwell T. Kropog was his name, class of '44. 748 00:32:21,801 --> 00:32:24,758 Lorelai, I'm sorry. I forgot your drink. I made it and everything. 749 00:32:24,970 --> 00:32:27,960 - You remembered now. - No, Richard, stay. I'll get it. 750 00:32:28,888 --> 00:32:32,800 I'm glad to hear that Kropog is still part of the Yale vernacular. 751 00:32:33,057 --> 00:32:34,126 Tradition is so important. 752 00:32:34,266 --> 00:32:36,495 Why don't we talk about something other than Yale? 753 00:32:36,684 --> 00:32:39,038 Nonsense. There's nothing better to talk about than Yale. 754 00:32:39,227 --> 00:32:40,625 Because Yale men are the greatest. 755 00:32:40,769 --> 00:32:43,965 I dated a few Princeton men and a Harvard man back in my day... 756 00:32:44,188 --> 00:32:45,780 and they had nothing on Yale men. 757 00:32:45,939 --> 00:32:48,293 - They'd better not. - Here you go, Lorelai. 758 00:32:50,400 --> 00:32:53,118 - Mom, there's an onion in here. - Is that not what you wanted? 759 00:32:53,318 --> 00:32:55,830 - Olive. I said, "olive." - Well, I heard "onion." 760 00:32:56,027 --> 00:32:59,462 - I said, "olive." - Let me get you an olive. 761 00:33:02,197 --> 00:33:03,508 EMILY: The rackets have changed, too. 762 00:33:03,532 --> 00:33:06,570 Honestly, people at the club must've thought I was there to play badminton... 763 00:33:06,658 --> 00:33:08,298 when I showed up with my old wooden thing. 764 00:33:08,451 --> 00:33:11,095 You have to get a new racket, Emily. The materials available today... 765 00:33:11,119 --> 00:33:13,138 - make all the difference. - I told her the same thing. 766 00:33:13,162 --> 00:33:15,180 I know this guy. He's one of the top manufacturers... 767 00:33:15,204 --> 00:33:18,003 of ceramic rackets. Pete Sampras loves him. I could totally set you up. 768 00:33:18,039 --> 00:33:20,427 Did you hear that, Richard? Logan can set me up. 769 00:33:20,624 --> 00:33:22,773 - How about that. - Dinner is ready, Mrs. Gilmore. 770 00:33:22,959 --> 00:33:24,232 Well, shall we? 771 00:33:24,626 --> 00:33:27,225 I'm just going to pop into the kitchen to check on a thing or two. 772 00:33:27,378 --> 00:33:29,188 - Richard, will you come carve the roast? - Certainly. 773 00:33:29,212 --> 00:33:31,211 - Is there gonna be alcohol at dinner, Mom? - What? 774 00:33:31,255 --> 00:33:34,644 You know, booze. 'Cause I haven't been able to get even a Kropog of gin... 775 00:33:34,882 --> 00:33:36,235 since that first drink. 776 00:33:36,382 --> 00:33:39,214 A Kropog is a unit of distance, Lorelai, not volume. 777 00:33:39,426 --> 00:33:41,063 And there'll be wine with the meal. 778 00:33:41,218 --> 00:33:43,049 There's always wine with the meal, Lorelai. 779 00:33:43,219 --> 00:33:46,051 Honestly, you're acting as if you've never been here. 780 00:33:47,472 --> 00:33:50,031 Sorry. Just wasn't sure. 781 00:33:55,310 --> 00:33:57,027 Roast. Sounds good. 782 00:33:57,727 --> 00:33:58,922 It does. 783 00:33:59,395 --> 00:34:00,429 Yeah. 784 00:34:01,188 --> 00:34:03,064 Who doesn't like a good roast? 785 00:34:10,318 --> 00:34:13,115 - What are you doing? - A little life-and-death brigade business. 786 00:34:13,319 --> 00:34:15,671 Every time we're in a rich person's house, I take a knickknack. 787 00:34:15,695 --> 00:34:18,381 Then I leave the knickknack I took from the last rich person's house. 788 00:34:18,405 --> 00:34:20,883 I've been doing this up and down the Eastern seaboard for years. 789 00:34:20,907 --> 00:34:22,624 - Logan, no. - Trust me. They never notice. 790 00:34:22,783 --> 00:34:24,302 - You're crazy. - It's fun to be crazy. 791 00:34:27,826 --> 00:34:29,896 Grandma probably wants us here. 792 00:34:30,495 --> 00:34:33,293 All right, the salads will be out in just a moment. 793 00:34:33,497 --> 00:34:34,930 Everybody sit. 794 00:34:36,414 --> 00:34:37,848 Wait a minute. 795 00:34:38,999 --> 00:34:41,751 - What's wrong, Emily? - Well, I don't know. 796 00:34:42,210 --> 00:34:45,280 Wait. My antique sewing box is missing. 797 00:34:45,503 --> 00:34:46,698 Well, that can't be. 798 00:34:46,837 --> 00:34:48,747 It is, it's gone. Was it here during drinks? 799 00:34:48,922 --> 00:34:50,719 I can't say that I noticed. 800 00:34:50,881 --> 00:34:52,800 You, hovering there. What do you know about this? 801 00:34:53,049 --> 00:34:54,328 - Ma'am? - My antique sewing box. 802 00:34:54,383 --> 00:34:55,453 Did you move it somewhere? 803 00:34:55,591 --> 00:34:56,865 - No. - And yet it's not here. 804 00:34:57,426 --> 00:34:59,864 Do you have any explanation as to why it's not here, Beatrice? 805 00:35:00,052 --> 00:35:02,167 - I'm sure it's just a mix-up, Mom. - And... 806 00:35:02,720 --> 00:35:05,393 what's this? What's this lighter? 807 00:35:05,847 --> 00:35:07,564 Richard, is this from the pool house? 808 00:35:07,890 --> 00:35:10,199 I don't recognize it, but you never know. 809 00:35:10,392 --> 00:35:12,494 One of the guys might have left it after a poker game. 810 00:35:12,518 --> 00:35:14,397 EMILY: Well, Beatrice, I don't know what to say. 811 00:35:14,519 --> 00:35:16,704 I almost feel like I should go through the whole house... 812 00:35:16,728 --> 00:35:18,455 and make sure nothing else has been misplaced. 813 00:35:18,479 --> 00:35:19,513 Mom, I found it. 814 00:35:19,646 --> 00:35:22,000 However, we have company, and I don't want to be rude. 815 00:35:22,189 --> 00:35:23,415 Let's just leave it for later... 816 00:35:23,439 --> 00:35:26,032 and you and I will have a very serious discussion. 817 00:35:26,233 --> 00:35:28,064 - Mom, I found it! - What? 818 00:35:28,234 --> 00:35:30,986 - Yeah, here it is. - Really? Where was it? 819 00:35:31,194 --> 00:35:33,946 Behind the centerpiece. I guess the flowers kind of hid it. 820 00:35:34,153 --> 00:35:36,190 Behind the centerpiece? 821 00:35:36,446 --> 00:35:39,125 - What on earth are you smiling about? - I'm just glad you found it. 822 00:35:39,281 --> 00:35:41,960 Would you please go into the kitchen and bring out the salad course? 823 00:35:42,075 --> 00:35:45,748 - Rory, Logan, I'm so sorry. - Well, never a dull moment, as we say. 824 00:35:45,993 --> 00:35:49,030 EMILY: Here we are, avocado salad with beet dressing. 825 00:35:49,245 --> 00:35:51,599 RICHARD: Wonderful. I'm starving. 826 00:35:55,540 --> 00:35:57,894 Believe me, Rory's the real star at the Yale Daily News. 827 00:35:58,083 --> 00:35:59,596 - People hate her. - They hate you? 828 00:35:59,751 --> 00:36:01,309 I'm not hated. Am I hated? 829 00:36:01,460 --> 00:36:04,132 She's had more pieces printed above the fold this year than anyone. 830 00:36:04,336 --> 00:36:06,134 Well, you are both enormously talented. 831 00:36:06,295 --> 00:36:08,974 Because if you have one-tenth of your father's ability, young man... 832 00:36:09,089 --> 00:36:10,840 you are going to go straight to the top. 833 00:36:11,007 --> 00:36:12,645 A power couple. That's what you are. 834 00:36:12,799 --> 00:36:15,998 We were thrilled to hear that Rory's going to be working with your father, Logan. 835 00:36:16,218 --> 00:36:18,777 I'm not really working with him. Just near him, more like. 836 00:36:18,970 --> 00:36:21,768 She's knocking him dead over there. Now if I can just get her to relax. 837 00:36:21,846 --> 00:36:22,881 I'm relaxed. 838 00:36:23,014 --> 00:36:24,532 Speaking of relaxation, does your family... 839 00:36:24,556 --> 00:36:25,949 still have their place on Martha's Vineyard? 840 00:36:25,973 --> 00:36:28,486 I think they bought it from Martha. They're not giving that up. 841 00:36:28,683 --> 00:36:30,868 - It's not going anywhere. - It's lovely in the vineyard. 842 00:36:30,892 --> 00:36:33,121 A few years ago, Richard and I attended a wedding there. 843 00:36:33,311 --> 00:36:36,029 I thought there could be no more gorgeous a spot for a wedding. 844 00:36:36,229 --> 00:36:37,343 It's beautiful. 845 00:36:37,479 --> 00:36:41,107 But then we went to one on Cape Cod and it was wonderful, too. 846 00:36:41,398 --> 00:36:43,707 Either place would be good for a wedding. Don't you think? 847 00:36:43,899 --> 00:36:45,738 Sure. I've been to weddings at the Cape myself. 848 00:36:45,900 --> 00:36:47,014 So you like Cape Cod? 849 00:36:47,151 --> 00:36:48,346 - Yes. - We like Cape Cod. 850 00:36:48,736 --> 00:36:51,170 - Great. - And I know Rory would like Cape Cod. 851 00:36:51,528 --> 00:36:52,927 I like what I've seen in pictures. 852 00:36:53,071 --> 00:36:55,788 You two would look awfully cute in Cape Cod. 853 00:36:55,989 --> 00:36:58,457 Mom, did you get a job at the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce? 854 00:36:58,657 --> 00:36:59,657 No. 855 00:37:00,366 --> 00:37:02,343 There are a lot of kids in your family, aren't there? 856 00:37:02,367 --> 00:37:05,085 Yeah, the extended family's been pretty busy procreating lately. 857 00:37:05,286 --> 00:37:06,684 They have, have they? 858 00:37:06,828 --> 00:37:08,307 - Do you like kids? - Sure. 859 00:37:08,454 --> 00:37:10,252 Kids love Cape Cod. 860 00:37:10,414 --> 00:37:13,052 I think internships are a communist plot. 861 00:37:13,248 --> 00:37:15,807 - What? - Forcing someone to work without pay. 862 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:19,389 It's a little pinko, isn't it? I mean, where's Roy Cohn when you need him? 863 00:37:19,627 --> 00:37:23,221 - Have you lost your mind? - No, still sloshing around up there. 864 00:37:24,254 --> 00:37:25,926 Would you like another apple, Rory? 865 00:37:26,088 --> 00:37:27,767 No, thanks. They were really good, though. 866 00:37:27,881 --> 00:37:29,030 How about you, Logan? Apple? 867 00:37:29,174 --> 00:37:31,151 Thank you, but I don't think I could eat another thing. 868 00:37:31,175 --> 00:37:33,211 And unfortunately, we should probably be going. 869 00:37:33,384 --> 00:37:35,664 - I have an early day tomorrow. - Oh, Logan, an early day? 870 00:37:35,844 --> 00:37:38,030 - I'm so sorry we kept you. - I wish I could stay longer. 871 00:37:38,054 --> 00:37:40,156 An early day is an early day. Beatrice, get their coats. 872 00:37:40,180 --> 00:37:41,214 I had a wonderful time. 873 00:37:41,347 --> 00:37:44,145 - Thank you so much. - Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa. 874 00:37:44,349 --> 00:37:46,534 - It was great. - Of course. We had a wonderful time, too. 875 00:37:46,558 --> 00:37:47,627 - Bye, Mom. - Bye, hon. 876 00:37:47,767 --> 00:37:49,410 - Good night, Logan. - Nice to see you again. 877 00:37:49,434 --> 00:37:51,424 Nice seeing you again, too. I hope we can all... 878 00:37:51,602 --> 00:37:53,621 Lorelai, don't keep them. Logan has an early day tomorrow. 879 00:37:53,645 --> 00:37:54,715 Sorry. 880 00:37:54,854 --> 00:37:57,415 Now, I'm going to hold you to your promise about that tennis racket. 881 00:37:57,439 --> 00:38:00,517 Oh, absolutely. I'll call you this week or maybe I'll just shoot you an email. 882 00:38:00,565 --> 00:38:02,680 "Shoot" me an email. That is so clever. 883 00:38:02,858 --> 00:38:04,497 RICHARD: That's good business sense, too. 884 00:38:04,525 --> 00:38:07,357 You have to utilize the latest technology or you'll fall behind. 885 00:38:07,569 --> 00:38:08,568 [Door opening] 886 00:38:08,694 --> 00:38:10,492 EMILY: Now, would you look at that? 887 00:38:10,695 --> 00:38:13,447 What a cunning little car. I adore sports coupes. 888 00:38:13,656 --> 00:38:15,134 RICHARD: Fine parking job, too. 889 00:38:15,281 --> 00:38:17,669 - Well, goodbye, Grandma and Grandpa. - Thanks again. 890 00:38:17,866 --> 00:38:19,776 Good night, you two. Drive safe. 891 00:38:24,078 --> 00:38:26,717 - More coffee, Lorelai? - No, thank you. 892 00:38:29,414 --> 00:38:30,448 What? 893 00:38:30,665 --> 00:38:33,895 Nothing. Just on those National Geographic shows... 894 00:38:34,124 --> 00:38:37,320 people are so sweaty after a mating ritual, but you two are powder-dry. 895 00:38:37,543 --> 00:38:38,811 What on earth are you talking about? 896 00:38:38,835 --> 00:38:41,428 They're just kids, and they're still figuring things out... 897 00:38:41,629 --> 00:38:44,746 and they don't need you two dropping all these heavy-handed hints... 898 00:38:44,964 --> 00:38:47,477 about weddings and babies and Cape Cod. 899 00:38:47,674 --> 00:38:49,630 You should be thrilled by this match, Lorelai. 900 00:38:49,800 --> 00:38:52,519 - Well, who says I'm not thrilled? - You're not acting very thrilled. 901 00:38:52,551 --> 00:38:54,302 I'm annoyed at you, that's why. 902 00:38:54,469 --> 00:38:57,823 Putting all this pressure on them. They are in their early 20s, for God's sake. 903 00:38:58,054 --> 00:39:00,932 You're letting your own personal tastes cloud your judgment of this boy. 904 00:39:01,139 --> 00:39:03,139 He's perfect for Rory, and you don't see it. 905 00:39:03,151 --> 00:39:04,812 This is not about my personal taste. 906 00:39:05,058 --> 00:39:07,287 You're uncomfortable around people like Logan. 907 00:39:07,476 --> 00:39:09,432 He's not your type. That's well-documented. 908 00:39:09,602 --> 00:39:11,592 That was a nice, not-so-subtle dig at Luke. 909 00:39:11,770 --> 00:39:13,328 - Luke? - Who said anything about Luke? 910 00:39:13,479 --> 00:39:15,628 - You're very sensitive tonight. - I'm not sensitive. 911 00:39:15,814 --> 00:39:19,168 It's just you're busy marrying Rory off into a family that wasn't even nice to her. 912 00:39:19,399 --> 00:39:21,435 - Who wasn't nice to her? - The Huntzbergers. 913 00:39:21,608 --> 00:39:24,520 She went over there for dinner, and they treated her like trash. 914 00:39:24,735 --> 00:39:26,805 - I highly doubt that. - Well, they did. 915 00:39:26,987 --> 00:39:29,216 If the Huntzbergers were so horrible to Rory... 916 00:39:29,405 --> 00:39:32,077 why on earth did Mitchum give her a very valuable internship? 917 00:39:32,281 --> 00:39:33,680 He was buying her off. 918 00:39:33,824 --> 00:39:36,099 - So the internship was like hush money? - Yes! 919 00:39:36,283 --> 00:39:38,102 There's no money. It's an unpaid position. 920 00:39:38,114 --> 00:39:39,195 It's a figure of speech. 921 00:39:39,410 --> 00:39:41,969 Rory got this internship by making a contact... 922 00:39:42,161 --> 00:39:44,878 in a way similar to me setting you up with Mike Armstrong. 923 00:39:45,079 --> 00:39:46,640 - Is there something wrong with that? - No. 924 00:39:46,664 --> 00:39:47,698 I concur. 925 00:39:47,831 --> 00:39:50,026 There is still something wrong with this internship. 926 00:39:50,207 --> 00:39:52,356 - My God, you're paranoid. - I am not paranoid! 927 00:39:52,542 --> 00:39:54,498 And Logan did not have an early day! 928 00:39:54,668 --> 00:39:55,667 What? 929 00:39:55,793 --> 00:39:58,432 What 22-year-old has an early day on a Saturday? 930 00:39:58,628 --> 00:40:01,016 Why are you so hell-bent on derailing this match? 931 00:40:01,213 --> 00:40:02,646 They're perfect for each other. 932 00:40:02,797 --> 00:40:04,707 Okay, that word, "perfect." He's not. 933 00:40:04,882 --> 00:40:07,236 I mean, no one is, okay? But especially him. 934 00:40:07,425 --> 00:40:09,024 I mean, at your wedding, I caught him... 935 00:40:09,175 --> 00:40:13,485 and Rory in the back room... kissing. 936 00:40:17,138 --> 00:40:19,731 - Kissing. - You have something against kissing? 937 00:40:19,931 --> 00:40:22,490 - I never thought of you as a prude. - Paranoid, not a prude. 938 00:40:22,683 --> 00:40:23,956 He stole your sewing box. 939 00:40:24,100 --> 00:40:27,057 The sewing box is sitting on the table in the living room, Lorelai. 940 00:40:27,269 --> 00:40:28,941 - No, he's just... - Are we done here? 941 00:40:29,103 --> 00:40:30,854 - No! - Good. I have a call to make. 942 00:40:31,021 --> 00:40:34,216 You might want that cup of coffee. Clear your head a bit before you drive home. 943 00:40:34,522 --> 00:40:37,400 Or maybe you just had one too many sidecars. 944 00:40:43,402 --> 00:40:45,836 So, it's not necessarily a diminishment of personnel? 945 00:40:46,029 --> 00:40:48,108 No, that's the advantage of using pooled reporting... 946 00:40:48,155 --> 00:40:49,274 through the whole syndicate. 947 00:40:49,322 --> 00:40:51,401 By sharing resources, you're gonna have more options. 948 00:40:51,531 --> 00:40:54,250 With more options, you're gonna be less reliant on the wire services. 949 00:40:54,783 --> 00:40:57,456 People will only read so many flatly-written wire stories... 950 00:40:57,660 --> 00:40:59,304 before they catch on, start reading something else. 951 00:40:59,328 --> 00:41:01,000 Or worse, turn on the TV. 952 00:41:01,162 --> 00:41:02,161 Coffee? 953 00:41:02,287 --> 00:41:03,287 [Hesitating] 954 00:41:03,413 --> 00:41:04,412 It's decaf. 955 00:41:04,788 --> 00:41:07,438 Oh, well... Thank you. 956 00:41:08,916 --> 00:41:10,031 It's good. 957 00:41:10,167 --> 00:41:13,044 All right, let's take a look at that editorial budget. 958 00:41:15,920 --> 00:41:19,037 What are you waiting for, Gilmore, an engraved invitation? 959 00:41:24,508 --> 00:41:25,781 - Good. - Very good. 960 00:41:25,925 --> 00:41:27,801 - I'd say it's a nine. - Nine-plus. 961 00:41:27,967 --> 00:41:29,926 - What would make it a 10? - Another half a point. 962 00:41:30,677 --> 00:41:32,314 Lemon juice and a handful of parsley. 963 00:41:32,470 --> 00:41:33,699 Yes. A tart, fresh taste. 964 00:41:33,846 --> 00:41:35,916 Manny, try it with a little lemon juice and parsley. 965 00:41:36,097 --> 00:41:37,131 Okay. 966 00:41:37,264 --> 00:41:39,095 How long are you gonna have them working here? 967 00:41:39,557 --> 00:41:41,866 With that fancy-pants article coming out about us... 968 00:41:42,059 --> 00:41:43,869 I want to make sure that the food stays top-notch. 969 00:41:43,893 --> 00:41:46,088 - You know, Mike Armstrong called again. - Really? 970 00:41:46,269 --> 00:41:48,038 That's the second time since the meeting, isn't it? 971 00:41:48,062 --> 00:41:49,529 Yeah, he's, like, open to any option, 972 00:41:49,541 --> 00:41:51,300 buying the inn or just investing in the inn. 973 00:41:51,522 --> 00:41:54,161 We'd have money again. Remember what it was like to have money? 974 00:41:54,357 --> 00:41:56,472 Keeping us on to run it. We could consult. 975 00:41:56,650 --> 00:42:00,039 We could travel around the world, telling other people how to run their inns. 976 00:42:00,276 --> 00:42:02,835 We could be bossy. We could travel and be bossy. 977 00:42:03,028 --> 00:42:05,422 He mentioned the south of France. Apparently, they're making... 978 00:42:05,446 --> 00:42:08,482 a huge investment there and they have a need for people like us. 979 00:42:08,697 --> 00:42:10,733 I can picture us in the south of France. Topless! 980 00:42:10,907 --> 00:42:11,942 At work? 981 00:42:12,075 --> 00:42:14,034 - No, we're on the beach. - Much more appropriate. 982 00:42:14,159 --> 00:42:16,274 And the casinos. And the cheese. 983 00:42:16,452 --> 00:42:18,251 My dad traveled all over the world for work... 984 00:42:18,411 --> 00:42:20,765 which drove my mom crazy, which was a little perk. 985 00:42:20,955 --> 00:42:23,873 But he'd always say things like, "I'll be back from Dusseldorf on Friday." 986 00:42:23,914 --> 00:42:27,906 When I was a kid, I always wanted to say "I'll be back from Dusseldorf on Friday." 987 00:42:28,166 --> 00:42:29,600 That would be great. 988 00:42:29,751 --> 00:42:32,502 To get into all those famous kitchens I've always read about. 989 00:42:32,710 --> 00:42:34,620 We'd have expense accounts and travel luggage. 990 00:42:34,795 --> 00:42:37,263 - It would be exciting, huh? - Yeah, it would. 991 00:42:38,547 --> 00:42:40,424 But I can't do that. 992 00:42:40,589 --> 00:42:44,263 I have Davey and little no-name here and Jackson. 993 00:42:44,509 --> 00:42:46,579 Jackson wouldn't want to go topless in France. 994 00:42:46,760 --> 00:42:47,794 Yeah. 995 00:42:47,927 --> 00:42:49,599 - My life is here. - Yeah, sure. 996 00:42:49,761 --> 00:42:50,761 But you could go. 997 00:42:50,887 --> 00:42:53,321 - What? - Your kid's in college. You're young. 998 00:42:53,513 --> 00:42:56,265 You love to travel. You look amazing topless. 999 00:42:56,473 --> 00:42:59,749 You could go. I mean, what's stopping you? 1000 00:43:00,225 --> 00:43:01,977 - Well... - Snap peas. 1001 00:43:02,393 --> 00:43:04,349 Snap peas would be good in this. 1002 00:43:05,228 --> 00:43:08,265 - Manny, snap peas. Yeah. - Snap peas.