1 00:00:09,277 --> 00:00:11,079 * ride on the peace train * 2 00:00:11,145 --> 00:00:12,813 Rory: coming through! Heavy packs! 3 00:00:12,880 --> 00:00:15,116 Out of our way, Peace boy! 4 00:00:15,183 --> 00:00:17,051 Sorry. No offense. Love the song. 5 00:00:17,118 --> 00:00:19,253 Carry on. Go. 6 00:00:19,320 --> 00:00:23,457 * oh, come On the peace train * 7 00:00:23,524 --> 00:00:26,994 Ugh. And wuss patrol, halt. 8 00:00:27,061 --> 00:00:29,430 Ohh. I've never known Such pain. 9 00:00:29,497 --> 00:00:31,265 We are so not walking Around europe 10 00:00:31,332 --> 00:00:33,101 With those annoying things on Our backs. 11 00:00:33,167 --> 00:00:34,402 But we're backpacking Through europe. 12 00:00:34,468 --> 00:00:36,437 How are we gonna do this Without backpacks? 13 00:00:36,504 --> 00:00:38,472 But all the time we talked About backpacking, 14 00:00:38,539 --> 00:00:40,308 I never actually pictured us With backpacks. 15 00:00:40,374 --> 00:00:41,709 What were you picturing? 16 00:00:41,775 --> 00:00:44,812 Spry, accommodating european men With neat moustaches 17 00:00:44,878 --> 00:00:46,780 Trailing after us, Carrying our luggage, 18 00:00:46,847 --> 00:00:48,282 Hailing taxicabs, 19 00:00:48,349 --> 00:00:50,318 And constantly reminding us How beautiful we are. 20 00:00:50,384 --> 00:00:52,953 No, it's just the two of us Humping our backpacks around. 21 00:00:53,020 --> 00:00:56,457 Well, at least my new walking Shoes are all broken in... 22 00:00:56,524 --> 00:00:58,959 If you count broken skin, Broken toes. 23 00:00:59,026 --> 00:01:00,594 Don't do that. Don't do what? 24 00:01:00,661 --> 00:01:02,830 Don't take your shoes off. This is a restaurant. 25 00:01:02,896 --> 00:01:05,666 I don't see a "No shirt, No shoes, no service" sign. 26 00:01:05,733 --> 00:01:08,102 It's right here. Don't do that. We're in pain, luke. 27 00:01:08,169 --> 00:01:12,005 You guys are bearing it so Nobly. And can you move these? Can? No. 28 00:01:12,072 --> 00:01:14,708 Would if we could? Debatable. 29 00:01:14,775 --> 00:01:16,910 Look at that. Spry and accommodating. 30 00:01:16,977 --> 00:01:19,747 Hey, would you grow a moustache And follow us around europe? 31 00:01:19,813 --> 00:01:21,915 Sorry, I got travel plans Of my own. 32 00:01:21,982 --> 00:01:26,220 I'm closing the diner For a couple of weeks and taking Nicole on a little trip. 33 00:01:26,287 --> 00:01:27,688 We're driving through Western canada 34 00:01:27,755 --> 00:01:30,124 And then taking up a cruise Up to alaska. 35 00:01:30,191 --> 00:01:31,425 A cruise? Intimate. 36 00:01:31,492 --> 00:01:34,462 I guess. Is it? * the love boat * 37 00:01:34,528 --> 00:01:37,998 What? A cruise is a good spot To get down on one knee. 38 00:01:38,065 --> 00:01:39,700 And do my ventriloquist Act? 39 00:01:39,767 --> 00:01:42,436 And propose. I have no plans to propose. 40 00:01:42,503 --> 00:01:45,973 You don't now, But after you've had dinner At captain stubing's table, 41 00:01:46,039 --> 00:01:48,709 And isaac served you up A couple of mojitos... 42 00:01:48,776 --> 00:01:50,578 Romantic cruises say Commitment, my friend. 43 00:01:50,644 --> 00:01:53,847 I am not committing, and I am Not proposing, so drop it. 44 00:01:53,914 --> 00:01:55,516 Okay. It's dropped. 45 00:01:55,583 --> 00:01:58,152 Really drop it. Did I not just say, "It's dropped"? 46 00:01:58,219 --> 00:02:01,455 * the love boat * 47 00:02:01,522 --> 00:02:04,725 If you'd get a radio in here, I wouldn't have to do that. 48 00:02:04,792 --> 00:02:07,161 So your graduation is wednesday At 4:00, correct? 49 00:02:07,228 --> 00:02:09,430 You really don't have to Go to it, luke. 50 00:02:09,497 --> 00:02:11,999 I've been through this whole Chilton thing with you. 51 00:02:12,065 --> 00:02:13,501 Okay. Good. I want you there. 52 00:02:13,567 --> 00:02:15,169 Good. So, What do you want? 53 00:02:15,236 --> 00:02:16,804 Are you hungry? I'm just sore. 54 00:02:16,870 --> 00:02:18,439 Let's go home and rest. 55 00:02:18,506 --> 00:02:19,607 Okay. 56 00:02:19,673 --> 00:02:20,974 [ grunts softly ] 57 00:02:21,041 --> 00:02:23,744 Hey, wait. Don't leave these. Store 'em for us. 58 00:02:23,811 --> 00:02:27,215 Yeah, till we hire a flatbed Truck to carry 'em home for us. 59 00:02:27,281 --> 00:02:29,350 Left foot hurts. Right foot hurts. Carry me. 60 00:02:29,417 --> 00:02:30,984 You carry me. You carry me. 61 00:02:31,051 --> 00:02:32,886 No, you carry me. Come on. 62 00:02:35,423 --> 00:02:39,059 * if you're out On the road * 63 00:02:39,126 --> 00:02:43,331 * feelin' lonely And so cold * 64 00:02:43,397 --> 00:02:47,735 * all you have to do Is call my name * 65 00:02:47,801 --> 00:02:52,340 * and I'll be there On the next train * 66 00:02:52,406 --> 00:02:56,944 * where you lead, I will follow * 67 00:02:57,010 --> 00:03:01,315 * anywhere that you tell me to * 68 00:03:01,382 --> 00:03:03,251 * if you need * * if you need * 69 00:03:03,317 --> 00:03:05,986 * you need me to be with you * 70 00:03:06,053 --> 00:03:07,755 * I will follow * 71 00:03:07,821 --> 00:03:10,157 * oh, oh, oh * 72 00:03:10,224 --> 00:03:14,595 * where you lead, I will follow * 73 00:03:14,662 --> 00:03:19,300 * any, anywhere That you tell me to * 74 00:03:19,367 --> 00:03:21,269 * if you need * * if you need * 75 00:03:21,335 --> 00:03:24,037 * you need me to be with you * 76 00:03:24,104 --> 00:03:28,276 * I will follow where you lead * 77 00:03:30,711 --> 00:03:32,613 What is taking him so long? I don't know. Luke, come on! 78 00:03:34,548 --> 00:03:35,516 Ow... 79 00:03:35,583 --> 00:03:36,984 I walked right Into a cobweb. 80 00:03:37,050 --> 00:03:39,287 Oh. Oh. So, What's the shape of the place? 81 00:03:39,353 --> 00:03:42,222 It was a really big cobweb. Terrible. So, what's the story? 82 00:03:42,290 --> 00:03:46,093 Is there a spider on me? Suck it up, And tell us the scoop. 83 00:03:46,159 --> 00:03:48,329 It's not so bad. So it's not so good. 84 00:03:48,396 --> 00:03:50,163 "Not so bad" Is not so good. 85 00:03:50,230 --> 00:03:51,799 No, really, it's not bad. The floors -- 86 00:03:51,865 --> 00:03:54,435 Are rotted. I knew it. They need to be replaced. 87 00:03:54,502 --> 00:03:56,404 The floors are fine. 88 00:03:56,470 --> 00:03:59,172 But they're really nice Quartersawn oak floors. 89 00:03:59,239 --> 00:04:00,374 What about the roof? 90 00:04:00,441 --> 00:04:01,575 The roof -- Is shot? 91 00:04:01,642 --> 00:04:03,210 It's caving in. The walls, too. 92 00:04:03,277 --> 00:04:05,379 No, the roof is fine. 93 00:04:05,446 --> 00:04:06,880 Some shingles need replacing, 94 00:04:06,947 --> 00:04:09,182 But that looks like The extent of it. 95 00:04:09,249 --> 00:04:10,384 Almost done here, folks. 96 00:04:10,451 --> 00:04:12,052 Great, kirk, did you find Any mold? 97 00:04:12,119 --> 00:04:14,688 Did I find any Silent death? Not so far, no. 98 00:04:14,755 --> 00:04:18,025 I did tell you about the dangers Of mold and ed mcmahon's dog? 99 00:04:18,091 --> 00:04:21,228 Suffered memory loss due To mold infestation. 100 00:04:21,295 --> 00:04:23,163 Forgot how to sit. Yes, it was horrible. 101 00:04:23,230 --> 00:04:25,633 It's a growth industry right Now. Pardon the pun. 102 00:04:25,699 --> 00:04:29,236 Mold is money. I just wish I Wasn't so scared of finding it. 103 00:04:29,303 --> 00:04:31,271 Don't look too hard, then. 104 00:04:31,339 --> 00:04:32,740 So, what's the final Prognosis, luke? 105 00:04:32,806 --> 00:04:34,808 We're not buying a money pit, Are we? 106 00:04:34,875 --> 00:04:38,078 You're gonna spend money, But it's not a pit. Might be a steal. 107 00:04:38,145 --> 00:04:40,481 It's a steal. We are such great Businesswomen. 108 00:04:40,548 --> 00:04:44,985 You could probably have this Place up and running in... Four or five months. 109 00:04:45,052 --> 00:04:46,820 Which will give The independence inn owners 110 00:04:46,887 --> 00:04:48,689 Plenty of time to find Our replacements. 111 00:04:48,756 --> 00:04:51,759 We could be running our own inn In less than a year. 112 00:04:51,825 --> 00:04:54,027 What's the matter, kirk -- Mold? 113 00:04:54,094 --> 00:04:56,930 No, mouse! 114 00:04:56,997 --> 00:04:59,767 We all knew that our education At chilton would be exemplary. 115 00:04:59,833 --> 00:05:02,202 But it was the people at Chilton -- all my friends -- 116 00:05:02,269 --> 00:05:05,038 Hi, marcy, love you. Cody and debbie, love you, too. 117 00:05:05,105 --> 00:05:08,609 The faculty, The administrative staff, Even our janitorial staff. 118 00:05:08,676 --> 00:05:12,680 Jaime and joachim, I can't count the number of Times you guys made me laugh. 119 00:05:12,746 --> 00:05:14,415 Does she need medical Attention? Paris... 120 00:05:14,482 --> 00:05:16,850 Jaime and joachim aren't even Getting a copy of this. 121 00:05:16,917 --> 00:05:19,086 It's the end of the year. People get nostalgic. 122 00:05:19,152 --> 00:05:21,154 How's your valedictorian Speech coming along? 123 00:05:21,221 --> 00:05:23,190 Oh. Um, it's okay. 124 00:05:23,256 --> 00:05:26,460 Pretty standard, boring, "We love the school," Blah, blah, blah. 125 00:05:26,527 --> 00:05:28,529 No one listens to those Things anyhow, so... 126 00:05:28,596 --> 00:05:31,031 Relax. I'm okay with you Making valedictorian over me. 127 00:05:31,098 --> 00:05:32,766 Oh. Good. Thanks. 128 00:05:32,833 --> 00:05:35,603 Sure. I actually googled The personal histories 129 00:05:35,669 --> 00:05:38,005 Of ivy-league valedictorians Going back 25 years 130 00:05:38,071 --> 00:05:40,040 And found some enlightening Statistics. 131 00:05:40,107 --> 00:05:43,511 They don't necessarily do Too well in later life. Did you know that? 132 00:05:43,577 --> 00:05:46,246 Oh, yeah. A lot of business Failure, crumbled marriages, 133 00:05:46,313 --> 00:05:47,648 Suicides, obesity. 134 00:05:47,715 --> 00:05:49,883 A bunch died in car crashes, Several did time. 135 00:05:49,950 --> 00:05:52,520 One suffocated when his cat Fell asleep on his face. 136 00:05:52,586 --> 00:05:53,921 Okay. Well, thanks again. 137 00:05:53,987 --> 00:05:57,024 Hey, a.V. Geek, Just pan my body nice and slow. 138 00:05:57,090 --> 00:05:58,592 Why? Yeah. Why? 139 00:05:58,659 --> 00:06:00,828 Because I'll never look better Than I do now. 140 00:06:00,894 --> 00:06:03,363 Come on, ladies. We don't have all day. 141 00:06:05,065 --> 00:06:07,801 A.V. Geek, I'm going To need six minutes. 142 00:06:07,868 --> 00:06:09,537 You're only allowed two. Rolling. 143 00:06:09,603 --> 00:06:13,140 Fellow chilton seniors, It's been quite a year. 144 00:06:16,343 --> 00:06:17,978 I hate this. 145 00:06:18,045 --> 00:06:21,214 One guest in the whole inn. One guy. 146 00:06:21,281 --> 00:06:23,417 And I pulled Towel duty today. 147 00:06:23,484 --> 00:06:26,119 It's especially awful Handling guest's towels 148 00:06:26,186 --> 00:06:28,789 When you know exactly which Guest the towels belong to. 149 00:06:28,856 --> 00:06:31,459 It's his mites On those towels. 150 00:06:31,525 --> 00:06:32,860 Don't be gross. 151 00:06:32,926 --> 00:06:35,863 This is degrading for a man Of my capabilities. 152 00:06:35,929 --> 00:06:36,797 Well, what about me? 153 00:06:36,864 --> 00:06:38,632 I've got no kitchen. I'm a chef. 154 00:06:38,699 --> 00:06:39,900 My skills are deteriorating. 155 00:06:39,967 --> 00:06:42,503 I need to saute, emulsify, Marinate. 156 00:06:42,570 --> 00:06:44,705 I need more mental Stimulation. 157 00:06:44,772 --> 00:06:47,608 I need to freakin' fry a dead Animal in a skillet. 158 00:06:47,675 --> 00:06:48,709 I'm going nuts. 159 00:06:48,776 --> 00:06:50,243 I should have been a dancer. 160 00:06:50,310 --> 00:06:53,346 What? My mother put me in dance School, and I rebelled. 161 00:06:53,413 --> 00:06:56,416 I wanted to kick The football. I should not have. 162 00:06:56,484 --> 00:06:59,252 I've seen you dance. You jump around like a duck. 163 00:06:59,319 --> 00:07:02,956 I'm getting mighty Sick of you. Not as sick as I am of you. 164 00:07:03,023 --> 00:07:04,792 You know what? You do his towels. 165 00:07:04,858 --> 00:07:06,960 I'm not doing his towels Anymore. 166 00:07:07,027 --> 00:07:09,196 I hate that stupid guy With that stupid newspaper. 167 00:07:09,262 --> 00:07:11,999 Yo, guys, no bickering In front of the guest. 168 00:07:12,065 --> 00:07:14,367 Tell that to deney terrio Here. 169 00:07:14,434 --> 00:07:15,969 "I should've been A dancer." 170 00:07:16,036 --> 00:07:19,573 Lorelai, how long Can we keep this up? 171 00:07:19,640 --> 00:07:20,641 Keep what up? 172 00:07:20,708 --> 00:07:22,643 We have one guest. 173 00:07:22,710 --> 00:07:24,878 Half the rooms are still Closed from the fire. 174 00:07:24,945 --> 00:07:26,714 Most of the staff Is laid off. 175 00:07:26,780 --> 00:07:28,181 I am doing mite towels, 176 00:07:28,248 --> 00:07:30,017 And the owner's son Is walking around 177 00:07:30,083 --> 00:07:31,852 With a bunch of men In suits. 178 00:07:31,919 --> 00:07:33,854 Yeah, john's here. That can't be good. 179 00:07:33,921 --> 00:07:36,790 John is here looking things Over for the renovation 180 00:07:36,857 --> 00:07:38,626 That will reopen All the closed rooms 181 00:07:38,692 --> 00:07:41,328 So we can be up and running Again. Stop worrying. 182 00:07:41,394 --> 00:07:43,096 Okay. Okay. 183 00:07:45,866 --> 00:07:47,768 Independence inn. Lorelai speaking. 184 00:07:47,835 --> 00:07:50,237 Lorelai, it's your mother. Mother. Hi. 185 00:07:50,303 --> 00:07:53,841 I'm calling to find out How it's going to work At rory's graduation. 186 00:07:53,907 --> 00:07:55,843 Are we going to be Sitting together? 187 00:07:55,909 --> 00:07:59,112 Well, hmm... Hmm...Hmm... 188 00:07:59,179 --> 00:08:00,147 Lorelai. 189 00:08:00,213 --> 00:08:02,015 Sorry. Hmm... 190 00:08:02,082 --> 00:08:04,852 Lorelai! Mother, of course. We're family. 191 00:08:04,918 --> 00:08:07,688 Well, I knew that. I just Wasn't sure if you did. 192 00:08:07,755 --> 00:08:09,156 Well, we're sitting Together. 193 00:08:09,222 --> 00:08:10,323 Good. Yes, it is. 194 00:08:10,390 --> 00:08:11,625 Ask her about the gift. 195 00:08:11,692 --> 00:08:13,527 Dad? He's on the other line. 196 00:08:13,594 --> 00:08:15,428 Oh. Sure got the quiet thing Down there. 197 00:08:15,495 --> 00:08:18,666 I'm on the upstairs portable, But I'm on my way downstairs. 198 00:08:18,732 --> 00:08:20,300 I see your mother now. Hello, emily. 199 00:08:20,367 --> 00:08:23,571 I'm on my way To the couch And am about to sit. 200 00:08:23,637 --> 00:08:25,205 It's like the thrilling days Of radio. 201 00:08:25,272 --> 00:08:27,841 We wanted to ask you about A gift for rory. 202 00:08:27,908 --> 00:08:29,710 It's a big gift, A little extravagant. 203 00:08:29,777 --> 00:08:33,781 It's a big occasion, So it makes sense. We want to buy her a car. 204 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:35,415 I-I think that's a great idea. 205 00:08:35,482 --> 00:08:36,917 Really? Wonderful. 206 00:08:36,984 --> 00:08:39,987 Yeah, rory needs to get back And forth from yale a lot, 207 00:08:40,053 --> 00:08:43,456 And the quicker she does it, The more I get to see her. 208 00:08:43,523 --> 00:08:45,025 Yes, right. 209 00:08:45,092 --> 00:08:47,127 I suppose so. Didn't think of that. 210 00:08:47,194 --> 00:08:51,131 Just not a gas guzzler And no ferraris or lamborghinis. 211 00:08:51,198 --> 00:08:52,199 So, nothing italian? 212 00:08:52,265 --> 00:08:54,534 It can be italian, Just sensible italian. 213 00:08:54,602 --> 00:08:55,969 Alright. Well, good. 214 00:08:56,036 --> 00:08:57,738 I'm glad we have this Settled. 215 00:08:57,805 --> 00:09:00,574 Good. Well, maybe I'll see You at the graduation. 216 00:09:00,641 --> 00:09:01,675 Maybe I won't. 217 00:09:01,742 --> 00:09:03,644 What? See you there. Bye. 218 00:09:03,711 --> 00:09:05,646 Goodbye. Bye. 219 00:09:11,018 --> 00:09:13,887 Hey, you and your armani posse Want something to drink, john? 220 00:09:13,954 --> 00:09:16,423 No. No, lorelai. We're fine. Thanks. Okay. 221 00:09:16,489 --> 00:09:20,427 So, I've been lying to people About you all day. About what? 222 00:09:20,493 --> 00:09:23,764 About how it's not a big deal That you're walking around 223 00:09:23,831 --> 00:09:25,398 With a concerned look On your face 224 00:09:25,465 --> 00:09:28,235 With a group of men with Concerned looks on their faces. 225 00:09:28,301 --> 00:09:30,738 I think I've been Lying to me, too. 226 00:09:30,804 --> 00:09:32,806 We have to close off Three more rooms. 227 00:09:32,873 --> 00:09:35,008 That'll leave us with two. 228 00:09:35,075 --> 00:09:37,310 And the estimate For the repairs 229 00:09:37,377 --> 00:09:40,814 To get everything back To the quality we had And up to code... 230 00:09:40,881 --> 00:09:42,750 It's not pretty. No, that's not pretty. 231 00:09:42,816 --> 00:09:46,319 Mom's leaning towards selling. Nothing's final yet. 232 00:09:46,386 --> 00:09:47,788 Yeah, nothing's final. 233 00:09:47,855 --> 00:09:53,126 It's just...Rory grew up here. I grew up here. 234 00:09:53,193 --> 00:09:55,829 Yeah, I better get back To my group. 235 00:09:55,896 --> 00:09:57,297 Right. Sure. You go. 236 00:09:57,364 --> 00:09:59,933 Hey, be careful not To trip over our guest. 237 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,268 I won't. 238 00:10:05,305 --> 00:10:07,307 Sookie! Jackson! You better not be in bed! 239 00:10:07,374 --> 00:10:08,976 You expecting lorelai? No. 240 00:10:09,042 --> 00:10:12,045 Come on. The night is young, And the champagne's cold! 241 00:10:12,112 --> 00:10:13,380 The champagne? 242 00:10:13,446 --> 00:10:14,581 Surprise! 243 00:10:14,648 --> 00:10:16,750 What is this? It's a celebration. 244 00:10:16,817 --> 00:10:18,752 For what? Sookie, get some glasses. 245 00:10:18,819 --> 00:10:21,121 Jackson, put some music on. Whatever you want. 246 00:10:21,188 --> 00:10:22,956 Just make it festive. Got it. 247 00:10:23,023 --> 00:10:25,192 I don't know what this is, But it's fun. 248 00:10:25,258 --> 00:10:27,895 Let's see. I got creedence Clearwater revival. 249 00:10:27,961 --> 00:10:30,563 Good energy, too hillbilly. Okay. 250 00:10:30,630 --> 00:10:32,199 How you coming With those glasses, sook? 251 00:10:32,265 --> 00:10:34,167 Just wiping off The fancy ones. 252 00:10:34,234 --> 00:10:35,669 Huey lewis and the news? 253 00:10:35,736 --> 00:10:36,970 It's sookie's. 254 00:10:37,037 --> 00:10:38,839 Hey, we all have Our guilty pleasures. 255 00:10:38,906 --> 00:10:40,307 Herb alpert And the tijuana brass? 256 00:10:40,373 --> 00:10:42,242 Oh, fun, festive. That's perfect. Crank it. 257 00:10:42,309 --> 00:10:46,513 Okay. I've got some cold dom For me and jackson. 258 00:10:46,579 --> 00:10:47,948 Happens to be my brand. 259 00:10:48,015 --> 00:10:49,316 Oh, I love this song. 260 00:10:49,382 --> 00:10:52,753 And for sookie and little Baby whatever it is, 261 00:10:52,820 --> 00:10:54,688 We got the apple bubbly Stuff. 262 00:10:54,755 --> 00:10:56,690 And cheers. 263 00:10:56,757 --> 00:10:58,158 Cheers. Cheers. 264 00:10:59,960 --> 00:11:01,795 Now, come on. What are we celebrating? 265 00:11:01,862 --> 00:11:03,530 Well, you ready? 266 00:11:03,596 --> 00:11:05,432 Yeah. Definitely. 267 00:11:05,498 --> 00:11:07,500 The independence inn is closing. 268 00:11:07,567 --> 00:11:09,336 Yay... Yay... 269 00:11:09,402 --> 00:11:10,603 The inn is closing. 270 00:11:10,670 --> 00:11:12,472 Not closing, closed. We're finished. 271 00:11:12,539 --> 00:11:15,442 It's all over. They're boarding The place up as we speak. 272 00:11:15,508 --> 00:11:18,278 Well, did they find some gold In the basement or something? 273 00:11:18,345 --> 00:11:19,947 'cause I'm missing The celebrating angle. 274 00:11:20,013 --> 00:11:21,414 You should always celebrate New challenges, 275 00:11:21,481 --> 00:11:23,483 And that's what this is. A new challenge. 276 00:11:23,550 --> 00:11:26,286 Yes. There'll be some severance Pay, then nothing. 277 00:11:26,353 --> 00:11:29,757 Nothing! Nothing but exciting New challenges. Cheers. 278 00:11:29,823 --> 00:11:31,591 The inn is closed. 279 00:11:31,658 --> 00:11:33,393 Well, I-I guess this means 280 00:11:33,460 --> 00:11:36,830 That you guys can focus solely On refurbishing the dragonfly, 281 00:11:36,897 --> 00:11:38,698 Getting that up and running. That's exciting. 282 00:11:38,766 --> 00:11:39,833 Yes, it is. 283 00:11:39,900 --> 00:11:41,769 Yeah, I agree. Just drink some more. 284 00:11:41,835 --> 00:11:43,303 How are you feeling? 285 00:11:43,370 --> 00:11:46,073 A little drunk, and all I'm Drinking is apple juice. 286 00:11:46,139 --> 00:11:48,976 Good, 'cause I've got another Little piece of news for you. 287 00:11:49,042 --> 00:11:50,844 We can't buy the dragonfly 288 00:11:50,911 --> 00:11:53,080 Because I can't swing my share Of the money 289 00:11:53,146 --> 00:11:55,648 Because I no longer Have a steady income. 290 00:11:55,715 --> 00:11:58,185 Wow. That is great. 291 00:11:58,251 --> 00:12:00,888 I'm sorry. Was that an exciting Challenge, too? 292 00:12:00,954 --> 00:12:02,222 Absolutely. 293 00:12:02,289 --> 00:12:04,057 Yesterday our lives were Boring and predictable. 294 00:12:04,124 --> 00:12:06,693 We had jobs. We were gonna Start our own business. 295 00:12:06,760 --> 00:12:08,495 But now everything Is wide open. 296 00:12:08,561 --> 00:12:11,564 We can do anything we want Because we're not penned in. 297 00:12:11,631 --> 00:12:12,933 That's good. 298 00:12:13,000 --> 00:12:14,567 Yes, that's good. 299 00:12:14,634 --> 00:12:17,871 Thinking of those new challenges Is a nice way to distract me 300 00:12:17,938 --> 00:12:20,107 From the fact that we don't work Together anymore. 301 00:12:20,173 --> 00:12:22,943 So we're gonna see way less Of each other, so... 302 00:12:23,010 --> 00:12:26,313 Which will make our limited time Together more enjoyable! 303 00:12:26,379 --> 00:12:28,982 Right, and since I'm your Vegetable supplier, 304 00:12:29,049 --> 00:12:30,450 I'm losing work 305 00:12:30,517 --> 00:12:34,454 And seeing my wife and close Friend way less than before. 306 00:12:34,521 --> 00:12:35,823 Cheers! 307 00:12:35,889 --> 00:12:37,090 Yeah. 308 00:12:39,059 --> 00:12:41,962 That would convert it into A town bylaw, 309 00:12:42,029 --> 00:12:44,597 A minor but nonetheless Important change 310 00:12:44,664 --> 00:12:46,366 From local ordinance, 311 00:12:46,433 --> 00:12:51,171 Giving us the leeway to enforce Charter amendments five and six 312 00:12:51,238 --> 00:12:55,508 And grandfathering in previously Proposed statutes 313 00:12:55,575 --> 00:12:57,344 With no procedural delay. 314 00:12:57,410 --> 00:13:02,215 So, all those in favor of going Ahead with this, say aye. 315 00:13:04,451 --> 00:13:06,119 All those opposed... 316 00:13:07,454 --> 00:13:09,389 People, what's going on? 317 00:13:09,456 --> 00:13:10,991 People?! 318 00:13:11,058 --> 00:13:13,961 Oh, sorry, taylor. What is the matter With you? 319 00:13:14,027 --> 00:13:18,431 It might be the first time 60 people lost their train Of thought at the same time. 320 00:13:18,498 --> 00:13:21,501 Taylor, your voice always makes Me think of my grocery list. 321 00:13:21,568 --> 00:13:23,203 We need croutons. 322 00:13:23,270 --> 00:13:25,205 Moving on. 323 00:13:25,272 --> 00:13:27,941 Now, people, I know it's An unpleasant subject, 324 00:13:28,008 --> 00:13:30,343 But the deer population In this town 325 00:13:30,410 --> 00:13:32,779 Is reaching monstrous Proportions. 326 00:13:32,846 --> 00:13:34,081 Not this again. 327 00:13:34,147 --> 00:13:36,083 He's always going on About the deer. 328 00:13:36,149 --> 00:13:37,350 Leave 'em alone, taylor. 329 00:13:37,417 --> 00:13:39,052 But they're taking over The town. 330 00:13:39,119 --> 00:13:42,055 We need to institute Partial elimination. 331 00:13:42,122 --> 00:13:43,556 Partial elimination? 332 00:13:43,623 --> 00:13:45,993 You want to kill the little Romping bambis? 333 00:13:46,059 --> 00:13:49,796 People, do I have to detail the Problems that these deer cause? 334 00:13:49,863 --> 00:13:51,231 No, but you will. 335 00:13:51,298 --> 00:13:54,434 Lyme disease, auto accidents, Plane accidents. 336 00:13:54,501 --> 00:13:55,702 We have flying deer? 337 00:13:55,768 --> 00:13:56,803 Oh, that's scary. 338 00:13:56,870 --> 00:13:58,538 Yeah, those ones You can snuff. 339 00:13:58,605 --> 00:14:01,741 But the worst problem Is the crop loss. 340 00:14:01,808 --> 00:14:03,443 Dean, hand me the blowup, Please. 341 00:14:03,510 --> 00:14:05,913 Hey, dean, he's paying you For all this, right? 342 00:14:05,979 --> 00:14:07,915 Yeah. Really? How much? 343 00:14:07,981 --> 00:14:11,218 People, this is A randomly chosen 344 00:14:11,284 --> 00:14:13,987 But typical landscaped area In the town 345 00:14:14,054 --> 00:14:17,557 That was denuded by these Ruminant pests. 346 00:14:17,624 --> 00:14:18,791 Randomly chosen? 347 00:14:18,858 --> 00:14:19,993 Taylor, that's your backyard. 348 00:14:20,060 --> 00:14:21,861 This is a little Self-serving. 349 00:14:21,929 --> 00:14:24,331 It might be my yard. 350 00:14:24,397 --> 00:14:28,335 Might be? Taylor, no one has A "Kiss the gardener" sign. 351 00:14:28,401 --> 00:14:30,370 This is a trumped-up Problem. 352 00:14:30,437 --> 00:14:33,640 So, none of you are interested In addressing this scourge? 353 00:14:33,706 --> 00:14:34,975 I have a thought. 354 00:14:35,042 --> 00:14:36,643 A controlled hunt. 355 00:14:36,709 --> 00:14:39,279 Guns? Not guns, wolves. 356 00:14:39,346 --> 00:14:42,349 You release a pack of wolves, They eat the deer. 357 00:14:42,415 --> 00:14:43,816 Problem solved. 358 00:14:43,883 --> 00:14:46,653 Of course, then you'll have to Deal with your wolf problems. 359 00:14:46,719 --> 00:14:49,489 I say that we defer this Unsavory topic for another year. 360 00:14:49,556 --> 00:14:51,558 Now, wait a minute. All those in favor... 361 00:14:51,624 --> 00:14:53,026 Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. 362 00:14:53,093 --> 00:14:55,195 Taylor's opposed. Meeting adjourned. 363 00:14:58,298 --> 00:14:59,766 I missed the whole thing? 364 00:14:59,832 --> 00:15:01,534 Yes, and I am still Semi-grounded, 365 00:15:01,601 --> 00:15:04,804 So I only have limited Amount of time In the outside world. 366 00:15:04,871 --> 00:15:06,806 Hurry and show me Your prom pictures. 367 00:15:06,873 --> 00:15:07,941 These are them. 368 00:15:08,008 --> 00:15:09,376 Lane, how many Did you take? 369 00:15:09,442 --> 00:15:11,844 300. I'll leave them With you. 370 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:14,147 What's this? Our chicken picatta. 371 00:15:14,214 --> 00:15:16,216 And this? Our chicken picatta After one bite. 372 00:15:16,283 --> 00:15:17,884 So, don't tell me -- Two bites? 373 00:15:17,951 --> 00:15:19,752 Okay. I think I can follow this. 374 00:15:19,819 --> 00:15:21,388 Keep them in order. 375 00:15:21,454 --> 00:15:22,555 I will. 376 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:34,434 Hi. 377 00:15:34,501 --> 00:15:35,835 Hi. 378 00:15:35,902 --> 00:15:38,705 Taylor's paying you to do All this work, isn't he? 379 00:15:38,771 --> 00:15:40,173 He knows I need money, 380 00:15:40,240 --> 00:15:42,675 So he's helping me out With extra stuff to do. 381 00:15:42,742 --> 00:15:46,213 He's a good guy. Yeah, he is a good guy, Very good guy. 382 00:15:46,279 --> 00:15:48,581 So, how are the ol' Wedding plans? 383 00:15:48,648 --> 00:15:49,816 They're fine. 384 00:15:49,882 --> 00:15:52,885 My mom's held about a million Weddings at the inn, 385 00:15:52,952 --> 00:15:54,921 And I've worked on a lot Of them. 386 00:15:54,988 --> 00:15:56,889 So I'm a fountain Of useful tips. 387 00:15:56,956 --> 00:15:58,258 Good. 388 00:15:58,325 --> 00:15:59,826 For instance, Your photographer? 389 00:15:59,892 --> 00:16:02,729 Have him take candid photographs Along with the other ones. 390 00:16:02,795 --> 00:16:05,365 That way, it'll capture a lot Of your favorite moments, 391 00:16:05,432 --> 00:16:08,601 And you won't be stuck with Just the stiff posed shots. 392 00:16:08,668 --> 00:16:09,969 Candid. Okay. 393 00:16:10,037 --> 00:16:13,040 And if the ring bearer is Younger than 5 years old... 394 00:16:13,106 --> 00:16:14,507 My nephew -- he's 3. 395 00:16:14,574 --> 00:16:16,976 Don't give him the ring Until the last second. 396 00:16:17,044 --> 00:16:19,079 Because I have seen Many a ring swallowed, 397 00:16:19,146 --> 00:16:22,049 And well, it takes a couple Days to get it back. 398 00:16:22,115 --> 00:16:23,850 Good point. 399 00:16:23,916 --> 00:16:26,253 It's actually been kind of Overwhelming. 400 00:16:26,319 --> 00:16:29,422 I mean, you have to rent The hall a year in advance. 401 00:16:29,489 --> 00:16:31,258 Make sure that your deposit Is refundable 402 00:16:31,324 --> 00:16:33,093 As long as you can. Yeah, it is. 403 00:16:33,160 --> 00:16:37,164 Then there's a lot of stuff That we have to buy, too, For our place. 404 00:16:37,230 --> 00:16:39,199 Oh, yeah, about that. Come on. Sit. 405 00:16:42,735 --> 00:16:43,770 What's this? 406 00:16:43,836 --> 00:16:45,105 Your wedding gift. 407 00:16:45,172 --> 00:16:47,940 You can get anything You want. 408 00:16:48,007 --> 00:16:49,576 But I've marked A bunch of pages 409 00:16:49,642 --> 00:16:52,011 With stuff that I think would Be most appropriate. 410 00:16:52,079 --> 00:16:53,680 I just wanted To get in early, 411 00:16:53,746 --> 00:16:56,783 So I'd be the first one To get you a blender. 412 00:16:56,849 --> 00:16:58,318 You don't have to do this. 413 00:16:58,385 --> 00:17:00,387 I know. That's why it's fun. 414 00:17:02,189 --> 00:17:04,957 [ laughs ] This has everything. 415 00:17:05,024 --> 00:17:07,627 I'd recommend the mixing bowls. Those are really nice. 416 00:17:07,694 --> 00:17:09,762 Or a knife set and A sharpener. 417 00:17:09,829 --> 00:17:12,199 Sharpening's very important. I learned that from sookie. 418 00:17:12,265 --> 00:17:15,735 If you leave them too long, It's too late. Respect your knives. 419 00:17:15,802 --> 00:17:17,270 Thanks, rory. 420 00:17:17,337 --> 00:17:18,605 You're welcome. 421 00:17:18,671 --> 00:17:20,507 So, just flip through it With lindsay 422 00:17:20,573 --> 00:17:23,810 And pick out what you want, And I'll order it. I will. 423 00:17:27,080 --> 00:17:28,148 Bye, dean. 424 00:17:28,215 --> 00:17:30,483 [ sighs ] Bye, rory. 425 00:17:37,324 --> 00:17:39,092 We should bring it In a bit more. 426 00:17:39,159 --> 00:17:42,162 Oh, sure, but first why Don't you use a medieval Torture instrument 427 00:17:42,229 --> 00:17:45,632 To flatten my spinal cord In order to accommodate Your sadistic wish there? 428 00:17:45,698 --> 00:17:47,967 Don't use subtlety on us. We're slow. 429 00:17:48,034 --> 00:17:52,672 I think she's saying we don't Need to bring it in anymore. Take it off. You're done. 430 00:17:52,739 --> 00:17:53,873 Ugh. I should go. 431 00:17:53,940 --> 00:17:55,708 Got a stupid job interview Tomorrow morning. 432 00:17:55,775 --> 00:17:57,777 You know what? I'm nervous. Which place? 433 00:17:57,844 --> 00:17:59,112 Harrington's in woodbridge. 434 00:17:59,179 --> 00:18:02,115 They want me to be their Executive chef. 435 00:18:02,182 --> 00:18:05,985 God, I can't imagine working Someplace else. And without my lorelai. 436 00:18:06,052 --> 00:18:08,821 But it's only a few months till The dragonfly opens, right? 437 00:18:08,888 --> 00:18:11,891 Uh...You haven't told Her yet. Tell me what? 438 00:18:11,958 --> 00:18:14,627 I was waiting For an opportunity. To tell me what? 439 00:18:14,694 --> 00:18:16,363 Which apparently Is right now. 440 00:18:16,429 --> 00:18:19,999 Okay, um, hon, listen. 441 00:18:20,066 --> 00:18:23,803 We, um, we're not buying The dragonfly. 442 00:18:23,870 --> 00:18:24,971 What? 443 00:18:25,037 --> 00:18:26,706 It's just not The right time. 444 00:18:26,773 --> 00:18:29,242 You're crazy. It's the perfect time. Not really. 445 00:18:29,309 --> 00:18:31,844 But if you wait, someone else Is gonna buy it. 446 00:18:31,911 --> 00:18:34,281 I'm gonna go, guys. Sorry to spill the beans. 447 00:18:34,347 --> 00:18:35,982 That's okay. I'll see you later. 448 00:18:36,048 --> 00:18:37,584 Mom, why put it off? 449 00:18:37,650 --> 00:18:40,453 I mean, I know the independence Inn closing is a setback -- 450 00:18:40,520 --> 00:18:43,089 Big one. But we've got the rest Of grandpa's money. 451 00:18:43,156 --> 00:18:44,924 That's plenty to buy The dragonfly inn. 452 00:18:44,991 --> 00:18:46,359 We'll just scrimp On everything 453 00:18:46,426 --> 00:18:48,328 Until it's up and running And successful. 454 00:18:48,395 --> 00:18:50,163 It would take a lot Of scrimping. 455 00:18:50,230 --> 00:18:51,664 Well, I'm a master scrimper. 456 00:18:51,731 --> 00:18:54,301 I would make the olympic Scrimping team. I'm that good. 457 00:18:54,367 --> 00:18:56,336 Honey, we didn't get Financial aid for yale. 458 00:18:56,403 --> 00:18:59,406 No scholarships, no hardship Money, no money-off coupons, 459 00:18:59,472 --> 00:19:00,673 No gift certificates, Nothing. 460 00:19:00,740 --> 00:19:02,542 I don't understand. What happened? 461 00:19:02,609 --> 00:19:05,545 Well, irony of ironies, the Money I got from your grandpa 462 00:19:05,612 --> 00:19:07,780 Took us out of the running For financial aid 463 00:19:07,847 --> 00:19:10,250 'cause it made it look like We have money. 464 00:19:10,317 --> 00:19:11,518 Well, send them proof. 465 00:19:11,584 --> 00:19:13,453 Here, take a picture Of this couch. 466 00:19:13,520 --> 00:19:16,523 No one will think we have money After looking at this couch. 467 00:19:16,589 --> 00:19:19,392 I tried everything. I swear. Why didn't you tell me this? 468 00:19:19,459 --> 00:19:21,861 I didn't want you Worrying. 469 00:19:21,928 --> 00:19:24,564 But grandpa's money -- Is paying for yale. 470 00:19:24,631 --> 00:19:25,798 No. No way. 471 00:19:25,865 --> 00:19:26,833 Rory... 472 00:19:26,899 --> 00:19:29,101 I'll take a student loan out From the bank. 473 00:19:29,168 --> 00:19:32,372 I don't want you buried By loans the day You graduate from college. 474 00:19:32,439 --> 00:19:36,476 I'll major in something That'll immediately make me a Lot of money when I graduate. 475 00:19:36,543 --> 00:19:37,944 I'll major in business Or engineering. 476 00:19:38,010 --> 00:19:40,079 You're not changing your major Form journalism 477 00:19:40,146 --> 00:19:41,848 Because of my lack Of money. 478 00:19:41,914 --> 00:19:43,350 It's our lack. 479 00:19:43,416 --> 00:19:46,653 If you need to work as a Low-paid intern for a magazine 480 00:19:46,719 --> 00:19:49,121 Or a stringer for some Small-town newspaper, 481 00:19:49,188 --> 00:19:51,991 Or tom brokaw's Toupee-comber-outer 482 00:19:52,058 --> 00:19:55,027 Before you make real money, Then that's what you'll do. 483 00:19:55,094 --> 00:19:56,496 There has to be Another way. 484 00:19:56,563 --> 00:19:58,298 I looked. There's nothing. 485 00:19:58,365 --> 00:20:00,199 This is so not fair To you. 486 00:20:00,267 --> 00:20:02,435 I'll have my own inn one day, I promise, 487 00:20:02,502 --> 00:20:04,170 But yale comes first. 488 00:20:04,237 --> 00:20:05,972 What are you gonna do now? 489 00:20:06,038 --> 00:20:07,974 Rail at god for a while. 490 00:20:08,040 --> 00:20:10,209 Tell her I said hi. 491 00:20:13,246 --> 00:20:14,381 What happened To our packing elves 492 00:20:14,447 --> 00:20:16,048 Who were gonna pack Our packs overnight? 493 00:20:16,115 --> 00:20:17,384 How about this? 494 00:20:17,450 --> 00:20:19,652 You hate the dress I made you That much? 495 00:20:19,719 --> 00:20:21,187 Not for graduation, For europe. 496 00:20:21,254 --> 00:20:22,555 Oh, it's perfect. 497 00:20:22,622 --> 00:20:24,791 It's black, so it won't show Dirt or wrinkles. 498 00:20:24,857 --> 00:20:27,860 And if you wear it with a moody Look on your face, 499 00:20:27,927 --> 00:20:29,929 They'll mistake you for Simone de beauvoir. 500 00:20:29,996 --> 00:20:32,365 It's too heavy. So, was that A trick question? 501 00:20:32,432 --> 00:20:34,801 We both need to cut weight From our packs. 502 00:20:34,867 --> 00:20:36,235 I am doing my part here. 503 00:20:36,303 --> 00:20:37,870 You don't need five pairs Of boots. 504 00:20:37,937 --> 00:20:40,373 I'll drop some boots If you drop some books. 505 00:20:40,440 --> 00:20:41,708 You can't bring 12 books. 506 00:20:41,774 --> 00:20:43,543 You also need to cut your Undergarments. 507 00:20:43,610 --> 00:20:45,445 We'll rinse in woolite Every few days. 508 00:20:45,512 --> 00:20:47,347 This is going to an Uncomfortable place. 509 00:20:47,414 --> 00:20:49,382 And your toothpaste -- You have three full tubes. 510 00:20:49,449 --> 00:20:50,817 Why three? 511 00:20:50,883 --> 00:20:53,653 If I lose one, I'll have another To take its place. 512 00:20:53,720 --> 00:20:55,988 Then I'm bringing 12 books, Plus a dictionary. 513 00:20:56,055 --> 00:20:57,857 Then I'm bringing a gallon Of mercury, 514 00:20:57,924 --> 00:21:00,627 Which is one of the heaviest Substances known to man. 515 00:21:00,693 --> 00:21:03,262 I think the writing's On the wall here. Cancel europe. 516 00:21:03,330 --> 00:21:05,298 I've gotta run. I love my graduation dress. 517 00:21:05,365 --> 00:21:06,666 I know. 518 00:21:06,733 --> 00:21:08,735 It's a shame about europe Being canceled, huh? 519 00:21:08,801 --> 00:21:10,970 It's not supposed to be That great anyway, 520 00:21:11,037 --> 00:21:12,071 Except for the cheese. 521 00:21:12,138 --> 00:21:13,706 Nine books For two toothpastes. 522 00:21:13,773 --> 00:21:14,874 Deal. 523 00:21:17,477 --> 00:21:19,712 Who is it, emily? I don't know, richard. 524 00:21:19,779 --> 00:21:21,781 My x-ray vision isn't working At the moment. 525 00:21:21,848 --> 00:21:24,116 I was wondering if you Were expecting somebody. 526 00:21:24,183 --> 00:21:25,652 I wasn't expecting anybody. 527 00:21:25,718 --> 00:21:27,587 Rory. 528 00:21:27,654 --> 00:21:29,356 Hi, grandma. Hi, grandpa. 529 00:21:29,422 --> 00:21:31,190 What brings you here On this busy day? 530 00:21:31,257 --> 00:21:34,861 I have sort of A time-sensitive issue I need to talk to you about. 531 00:21:34,927 --> 00:21:36,729 Time-sensitive? Well, come in, come in. 532 00:21:39,732 --> 00:21:41,701 We were just getting ready For your ceremony. 533 00:21:41,768 --> 00:21:44,170 I was just retying my tie For the third time. 534 00:21:44,236 --> 00:21:47,874 No matter how many times I tie a tie, There's always room for error. 535 00:21:47,940 --> 00:21:50,943 It's not an exact science, Is it? Nor an art form. 536 00:21:51,010 --> 00:21:52,545 Sit down. Please. 537 00:21:52,612 --> 00:21:55,882 Okay. Alright. 538 00:21:55,948 --> 00:21:57,784 Should we be nervous? 539 00:21:57,850 --> 00:22:00,487 No. You shouldn't be. I am a little. 540 00:22:00,553 --> 00:22:03,222 Well, what is it? 541 00:22:03,289 --> 00:22:04,357 I need money. 542 00:22:04,424 --> 00:22:05,992 You need money. For yale. 543 00:22:06,058 --> 00:22:07,594 You need money for yale. 544 00:22:07,660 --> 00:22:09,996 Stop repeating everything She says. I'm processing. 545 00:22:10,062 --> 00:22:12,899 Look, it's a long story, but no Other financing came through. 546 00:22:12,965 --> 00:22:16,002 And all the other options that Mom and I have are just -- 547 00:22:16,068 --> 00:22:18,070 Well, not good enough. So, here's the offer -- 548 00:22:18,137 --> 00:22:21,941 I would like for you To loan me the money For four years at yale. 549 00:22:22,008 --> 00:22:24,176 And in return, I will Pay you in installments. 550 00:22:24,243 --> 00:22:26,212 I will continue this payment Schedule after graduation, 551 00:22:26,278 --> 00:22:28,715 Increasing the payment amounts In proportion to my income. 552 00:22:28,781 --> 00:22:31,818 Plus, I will reinstate Friday-night dinners with me. 553 00:22:31,884 --> 00:22:35,087 Every friday night, I will be Here 7:00 on the dot. 554 00:22:35,154 --> 00:22:36,589 Well, how wonderful. 555 00:22:36,656 --> 00:22:38,925 We've missed you, rory. I've missed you, too. 556 00:22:38,991 --> 00:22:41,628 So, this should work out For everyone, right? 557 00:22:41,694 --> 00:22:43,430 Absolutely. We're happy to do it. 558 00:22:43,496 --> 00:22:45,064 Not so fast. 559 00:22:45,131 --> 00:22:47,467 I'm happy to pay for yale, 560 00:22:47,534 --> 00:22:49,702 But I don't want it To be a loan. 561 00:22:49,769 --> 00:22:51,538 I want it to be a loan. 562 00:22:51,604 --> 00:22:52,905 Because, otherwise, It's too easy. 563 00:22:52,972 --> 00:22:54,607 Well, then, here's My counteroffer. 564 00:22:54,674 --> 00:22:55,975 Let's make it a loan, 565 00:22:56,042 --> 00:22:58,611 But I insist that you not Start paying it back 566 00:22:58,678 --> 00:23:00,813 Until at least five years After you graduate, 567 00:23:00,880 --> 00:23:02,849 Seven years if you go For your master's. 568 00:23:02,915 --> 00:23:05,952 That sounds fair, But I should pay interest. No. 569 00:23:06,018 --> 00:23:12,291 You are not going to pay me Interest on this money. That's a deal breaker. 570 00:23:12,358 --> 00:23:13,626 Okay. 571 00:23:13,693 --> 00:23:15,928 Good. Wonderful. 572 00:23:15,995 --> 00:23:17,063 We have a deal. 573 00:23:17,129 --> 00:23:19,866 Listen, if journalism Doesn't work out, 574 00:23:19,932 --> 00:23:22,334 You might consider working For me after you graduate. 575 00:23:22,401 --> 00:23:23,770 You've got good Deal-making skills. 576 00:23:23,836 --> 00:23:26,272 Eye of the tiger I'll keep that in mind. 577 00:23:26,338 --> 00:23:27,840 Well, I should go. 578 00:23:27,907 --> 00:23:29,709 Rory, does your mother Know you're here? 579 00:23:29,776 --> 00:23:32,779 No. This is my thing. 580 00:23:32,845 --> 00:23:35,114 I'll see you at the ceremony. 581 00:23:48,360 --> 00:23:51,564 Where do you want to sit? So, there's no special Designated area 582 00:23:51,631 --> 00:23:53,199 For family and friends Of the valedictorian? 583 00:23:53,265 --> 00:23:56,469 Like a skybox or a velvet rope On one of the rows. 584 00:23:56,536 --> 00:23:58,505 We're the chilton equivalent Of 50 cent's posse. 585 00:23:58,571 --> 00:24:00,439 Where are the boys? Over there. 586 00:24:00,507 --> 00:24:03,976 They're doing that thing guys Do around fancy buildings. 587 00:24:04,043 --> 00:24:05,912 Talk about their Construction. 588 00:24:05,978 --> 00:24:07,013 The insurance costs. 589 00:24:07,079 --> 00:24:09,315 Hey, guys, get over here. 590 00:24:09,381 --> 00:24:10,750 Here's a row. 591 00:24:10,817 --> 00:24:13,920 How many seats do we need? You, me, luke, jackson. 592 00:24:13,986 --> 00:24:14,921 That's four. 593 00:24:14,987 --> 00:24:16,388 Plus picklepuss And sauerkraut. 594 00:24:16,455 --> 00:24:17,757 Your parents make six. 595 00:24:17,824 --> 00:24:19,992 These stones have to be Carved by hand. 596 00:24:20,059 --> 00:24:22,294 Without the tools we have now, No electricity. 597 00:24:22,361 --> 00:24:23,563 Just pulleys and fulcrums. 598 00:24:23,630 --> 00:24:25,364 Hey, bob vila, Take a seat. 599 00:24:25,431 --> 00:24:26,599 We have to vow 600 00:24:26,666 --> 00:24:28,768 Not to make fun of any Of the kids, 601 00:24:28,835 --> 00:24:32,639 Because, inevitably, their Family will be sitting behind Us just like at that play. 602 00:24:32,705 --> 00:24:36,308 Right. Oh. The big-eared romeo Fiasco of '98. 603 00:24:36,375 --> 00:24:37,610 Gotcha. 604 00:24:37,677 --> 00:24:38,911 Who's paging you? 605 00:24:38,978 --> 00:24:41,113 Maybe there's a special Surprise party 606 00:24:41,180 --> 00:24:43,583 For the valedictorian's mom Backstage before the ceremony. 607 00:24:43,650 --> 00:24:44,784 I bet there is. 608 00:24:44,851 --> 00:24:46,285 I'll be right back. 609 00:24:46,352 --> 00:24:48,054 Wow. Look at the gargoyles. 610 00:24:48,120 --> 00:24:49,488 Huh? 611 00:24:49,556 --> 00:24:51,591 Now, those have to Be imported from europe. 612 00:24:51,658 --> 00:24:56,228 The insurance on this place Must be astronomical. 613 00:24:56,295 --> 00:24:59,298 Nanny, you brought the kids! Voce trouxe as criancas! 614 00:24:59,365 --> 00:25:01,067 Paris! 615 00:25:01,133 --> 00:25:04,704 Ah, minha querida elzira, Catarina... 616 00:25:04,771 --> 00:25:09,341 E olindo enrique, Antonio banderas. 617 00:25:09,408 --> 00:25:13,312 Excuse me. Hi. I'm looking for Rory gilmore. She's the valedictorian. 618 00:25:13,379 --> 00:25:14,614 I'm her mom. 619 00:25:14,681 --> 00:25:16,248 Mom. No, wait. Go away. 620 00:25:16,315 --> 00:25:18,918 I want to tell other people I'm the valedictorian's mom. 621 00:25:18,985 --> 00:25:21,954 I've got good news. I want to tell you real quick. 622 00:25:22,021 --> 00:25:23,389 Come here. 623 00:25:23,455 --> 00:25:24,757 Okay. You ready? 624 00:25:24,824 --> 00:25:26,826 I hope so. Ready for what? 625 00:25:26,893 --> 00:25:28,427 You're getting your inn. 626 00:25:28,494 --> 00:25:30,262 Go put in a bid On the dragonfly. 627 00:25:30,329 --> 00:25:32,464 You've got the money now -- Grandpa's money. 628 00:25:32,531 --> 00:25:33,866 What are you talking about? 629 00:25:33,933 --> 00:25:35,802 Grandma and grandpa Are paying for yale. 630 00:25:35,868 --> 00:25:38,137 I explained the situation. They totally understand. 631 00:25:38,204 --> 00:25:40,172 And they're lending me The money for yale. 632 00:25:40,239 --> 00:25:42,374 When did they approach you About this? 633 00:25:42,441 --> 00:25:43,643 No. 634 00:25:43,710 --> 00:25:45,277 It's a done deal. 635 00:25:45,344 --> 00:25:48,547 So, make the call, Put in the bid before Someone else does. 636 00:25:48,615 --> 00:25:50,817 The gilmores do nothing Altruistically. 637 00:25:50,883 --> 00:25:52,752 Strings are attached To everything. 638 00:25:52,819 --> 00:25:55,154 There are no strings. No strings? 639 00:25:55,221 --> 00:25:57,990 I have to pay them back Five years after I graduate, 640 00:25:58,057 --> 00:25:59,626 And friday-night dinners Are back. 641 00:25:59,692 --> 00:26:01,661 Um, hello, pinocchio, Those are strings. 642 00:26:01,728 --> 00:26:03,930 But it was my idea To resume the dinners, 643 00:26:03,996 --> 00:26:07,499 And I obligated just me. You are no way a part of it. 644 00:26:07,566 --> 00:26:09,335 I don't want you To defer your dream. 645 00:26:09,401 --> 00:26:11,370 You shouldn't have done this Behind my back. 646 00:26:11,437 --> 00:26:14,206 Mom, yale is my thing. I needed financing, I got it. 647 00:26:14,273 --> 00:26:16,108 Those people, Those master manipulators. 648 00:26:16,175 --> 00:26:18,645 Mom, this was my idea. I'm manipulating. 649 00:26:18,711 --> 00:26:20,747 They are manipulating you To manipulate me. 650 00:26:20,813 --> 00:26:22,715 How are they doing that? 651 00:26:22,782 --> 00:26:26,786 If you go to friday-night Dinners, mom knows I'll go, too, Just to be with you. 652 00:26:26,853 --> 00:26:29,622 She wasn't thinking that. They're getting exactly What they want. 653 00:26:29,689 --> 00:26:31,557 We're all getting exactly What we want. 654 00:26:31,624 --> 00:26:33,525 It's a win-win-win situation. 655 00:26:33,592 --> 00:26:35,194 It's not. It is. 656 00:26:35,261 --> 00:26:38,197 Okay. Maybe it is, but just Once, just once, 657 00:26:38,264 --> 00:26:40,633 I want you to get exactly What you want 658 00:26:40,700 --> 00:26:42,702 And me to get exactly What I want 659 00:26:42,769 --> 00:26:44,070 And them to get nothing. 660 00:26:44,136 --> 00:26:46,538 Well, we'll see if we can't Arrange that sometime. 661 00:26:46,605 --> 00:26:48,374 I better get back out there. 662 00:26:48,440 --> 00:26:49,976 Go buy that inn. 663 00:26:55,948 --> 00:26:57,249 Hi. 664 00:26:57,316 --> 00:26:58,718 Hello. Oh, hi. 665 00:26:58,785 --> 00:27:01,220 Didn't you see sookie? We've got seats all saved. 666 00:27:01,287 --> 00:27:02,288 Yes, but we didn't know 667 00:27:02,354 --> 00:27:04,523 If the whole seating issue Had been resolved. 668 00:27:04,590 --> 00:27:05,958 Well, it was. Come on. 669 00:27:06,025 --> 00:27:08,027 I don't remember it being Fully resolved, either. 670 00:27:08,094 --> 00:27:10,062 We didn't know if you'd Changed your mind. 671 00:27:10,129 --> 00:27:11,664 Well, I didn't. Come on. 672 00:27:11,731 --> 00:27:13,332 Fine. Just stay there. 673 00:27:13,399 --> 00:27:14,566 You're not serious? 674 00:27:14,633 --> 00:27:15,935 Uhh! 675 00:27:25,144 --> 00:27:27,379 Uh, mom, dad, You've met everyone here. 676 00:27:27,446 --> 00:27:28,915 Sookie, jackson, luke. 677 00:27:28,981 --> 00:27:31,117 Hi. How you doing? 678 00:27:31,183 --> 00:27:32,418 No christopher? 679 00:27:32,484 --> 00:27:33,686 No, he's out of town, 680 00:27:33,753 --> 00:27:35,722 But he's having us take tons Of pictures 681 00:27:35,788 --> 00:27:37,189 And order him The official video. 682 00:27:37,256 --> 00:27:40,126 We may even come back and Re-enact the whole thing. 683 00:27:40,192 --> 00:27:41,427 Now, sit, relax. 684 00:27:43,796 --> 00:27:45,297 Um, sookie, long story short, 685 00:27:45,364 --> 00:27:47,333 And a partially painful Story at that, 686 00:27:47,399 --> 00:27:48,768 And hang on to your hat, 687 00:27:48,835 --> 00:27:51,603 But we can now put a bid in On the dragonfly. 688 00:27:51,670 --> 00:27:52,839 [ gasps ] What? You're kidding. 689 00:27:52,905 --> 00:27:54,206 How? What happened? 690 00:27:54,273 --> 00:27:57,076 I can't go into it now. I got to tell you, 691 00:27:57,143 --> 00:27:59,979 Even with the champagne And all, I've been Depressed for days. 692 00:28:00,046 --> 00:28:01,814 I couldn't watch "The dating game" anymore. 693 00:28:01,881 --> 00:28:03,349 I'll go call the attorney. 694 00:28:03,415 --> 00:28:06,118 You sit back and relax And enjoy the graduation. 695 00:28:06,185 --> 00:28:08,220 Ooh. Sorry. 696 00:28:08,287 --> 00:28:12,191 This will not happen Again, promise. 697 00:28:12,258 --> 00:28:13,692 [ laughs ] 698 00:28:14,593 --> 00:28:15,895 [ sighs ] 699 00:28:15,962 --> 00:28:17,930 You're gonna have to move Over one more chair 700 00:28:17,997 --> 00:28:21,801 To be part of the group, guys. I thought maybe someone Else was coming. 701 00:28:21,868 --> 00:28:23,936 No. You sure? 702 00:28:24,003 --> 00:28:26,172 It would be awkward to move During the ceremony. 703 00:28:26,238 --> 00:28:28,107 Yes, I know What awkward is. 704 00:28:31,343 --> 00:28:32,644 [ sighs ] 705 00:28:32,711 --> 00:28:34,313 What, mom? Nothing. 706 00:28:34,380 --> 00:28:37,917 That man in front of me Is extraordinarily tall, 707 00:28:37,984 --> 00:28:39,485 Don't you think? 708 00:28:51,330 --> 00:28:54,834 The middle one -- She bowled a 143 last week. 709 00:28:54,901 --> 00:28:56,102 Impressive. 710 00:28:56,168 --> 00:28:57,569 Sorry. Whoops. 711 00:28:57,636 --> 00:28:59,638 I was here before A lot of you. 712 00:28:59,705 --> 00:29:01,073 It just looks like I'm late. 713 00:29:01,140 --> 00:29:02,341 Appearances can be Deceiving. 714 00:29:02,408 --> 00:29:03,742 So sorry. 715 00:29:03,810 --> 00:29:06,813 Real estate agent wasn't in, So I left a message. Rats. 716 00:29:06,879 --> 00:29:08,881 Did rory walk in? Yeah, first row, 717 00:29:08,948 --> 00:29:11,117 Right in front of the kid With the humongous -- 718 00:29:11,183 --> 00:29:13,152 The -- the really cute kid. 719 00:29:13,219 --> 00:29:16,055 Darn, I wanted to get a picture Of her walking in. 720 00:29:16,122 --> 00:29:18,224 I'll get some of her In her seat. 721 00:29:18,290 --> 00:29:22,995 Excuse me. I'm sorry. I'm not -- I'm not like this. 722 00:29:23,062 --> 00:29:26,765 Today I am. I'm with the valedictorian. 723 00:29:26,833 --> 00:29:32,171 Invited guests, fellow faculty, Honored attendees, and students, 724 00:29:32,238 --> 00:29:33,973 Welcome to the chilton academy 725 00:29:34,040 --> 00:29:37,309 Graduating class Ceremony of 2003. 726 00:29:40,346 --> 00:29:43,282 This year's class is a Distinguished assemblage, 727 00:29:43,349 --> 00:29:45,885 Equal to or surpassing What has preceded it. 728 00:29:45,952 --> 00:29:47,786 In its 200-year history, 729 00:29:47,854 --> 00:29:50,056 Chilton has not failed To produce a class 730 00:29:50,122 --> 00:29:52,391 That brings only honor To these grounds 731 00:29:52,458 --> 00:29:54,927 And to the academy's Fine traditions. 732 00:29:54,994 --> 00:29:56,562 To begin, I would like to invite 733 00:29:56,628 --> 00:29:58,397 The student body president, Paris geller, 734 00:29:58,464 --> 00:30:00,799 To lead us in the pledge Of allegiance. 735 00:30:00,867 --> 00:30:02,201 Paris? 736 00:30:02,268 --> 00:30:04,871 As his parting shot to me, Charleston never responded 737 00:30:04,937 --> 00:30:06,538 To the three aspects Of the pledge 738 00:30:06,605 --> 00:30:08,975 That I had an objection to And considered rewriting. 739 00:30:09,041 --> 00:30:11,911 That's not going to stop me From using air quotes. 740 00:30:16,082 --> 00:30:18,150 Through good times and bad, Chilton formed us, 741 00:30:18,217 --> 00:30:21,020 Brought us hope, Honed our insight, Gave us encouragement. 742 00:30:21,087 --> 00:30:22,688 Though my time here was Briefly interrupted 743 00:30:22,754 --> 00:30:25,925 By my period spent On broadway hanging out With stephen sondheim, 744 00:30:25,992 --> 00:30:27,994 I still consider chilton 745 00:30:28,060 --> 00:30:30,296 The most rewarding experience Of my young life. 746 00:30:30,362 --> 00:30:32,531 Now, it had always been my plan, In closing, 747 00:30:32,598 --> 00:30:34,566 To recite a short poem I had written. 748 00:30:34,633 --> 00:30:36,802 But reconsidered. Come on, brad. Go out a winner. 749 00:30:36,869 --> 00:30:40,339 But I realized the sentiments I Wanted to share with my fellow Students 750 00:30:40,406 --> 00:30:42,841 Were better expressed in A favorite song of mine. 751 00:30:42,909 --> 00:30:45,277 [ inhales deeply ] 752 00:30:45,344 --> 00:30:49,215 * cherish is the word I use to describe * 753 00:30:49,281 --> 00:30:52,751 * bong, bong, bong, bong * Oh, brad. 754 00:30:52,818 --> 00:30:56,088 * the feelings that I have Hiding here for you inside * 755 00:30:56,155 --> 00:30:58,757 * bong, bong, bong * 756 00:30:58,824 --> 00:31:02,628 * you don't know how many times I wish that I had told you * 757 00:31:02,694 --> 00:31:05,864 It's a distinct pleasure for me To introduce to you Our valedictorian. 758 00:31:05,932 --> 00:31:09,435 This young lady was A second-year transfer From a modest school, 759 00:31:09,501 --> 00:31:11,670 Where she distinguished herself Immeasurably. 760 00:31:11,737 --> 00:31:15,507 She is humble, hardworking, Competitive when need be, 761 00:31:15,574 --> 00:31:18,410 And unparalleled in her academic Achievements. 762 00:31:18,477 --> 00:31:21,981 Ladies and gentlemen, Rory gilmore. 763 00:31:24,550 --> 00:31:26,885 Whoo! Whoo! 764 00:31:30,522 --> 00:31:32,558 Not crying, right? Not crying. 765 00:31:32,624 --> 00:31:34,893 Keeping our cool So we don't miss anything. 766 00:31:34,961 --> 00:31:36,395 Tears get in your eyes. 767 00:31:36,462 --> 00:31:38,830 Then you miss things. So, we're not crying. 768 00:31:38,897 --> 00:31:40,232 Not crying. Not crying. 769 00:31:40,299 --> 00:31:42,868 Not crying. Not crying. What? 770 00:31:42,935 --> 00:31:45,004 No crying. I'm not crying. 771 00:31:45,071 --> 00:31:47,073 Headmaster charleston, Faculty members, 772 00:31:47,139 --> 00:31:49,976 Fellow students, family, And friends, welcome. 773 00:31:50,042 --> 00:31:51,877 We never thought this day Would come. 774 00:31:51,944 --> 00:31:53,112 [ laughter ] 775 00:31:53,179 --> 00:31:54,746 We prayed for Its quick delivery, 776 00:31:54,813 --> 00:31:56,048 Crossed days off our calendars, 777 00:31:56,115 --> 00:31:57,583 Counted hours, minutes, And seconds. 778 00:31:57,649 --> 00:32:00,052 And now that it's here, I'm sorry it is, 779 00:32:00,119 --> 00:32:02,121 Because it means leaving Friends who inspire me 780 00:32:02,188 --> 00:32:03,956 And teachers who have been My mentors, 781 00:32:04,023 --> 00:32:05,791 So many people who have shaped My life 782 00:32:05,857 --> 00:32:08,227 And my fellow students' lives Impermeably and forever. 783 00:32:08,294 --> 00:32:11,730 I live in two worlds. One is a world of books. 784 00:32:11,797 --> 00:32:15,301 I have been a resident of Faulkner's yoknapatawpha county, 785 00:32:15,367 --> 00:32:17,436 Hunted the white whale Aboard the "Pequod," 786 00:32:17,503 --> 00:32:20,339 Fought alongside napoleon, Sailed a raft with huck and jim, 787 00:32:20,406 --> 00:32:23,142 Committed absurdities with Ignatius j. Reilly, 788 00:32:23,209 --> 00:32:25,344 Rode a sad train With anna karenina, 789 00:32:25,411 --> 00:32:27,246 And strolled down swann's way. 790 00:32:27,313 --> 00:32:31,517 It's a rewarding world, but my Second one is, by far, superior. 791 00:32:31,583 --> 00:32:32,684 My second one is populated 792 00:32:32,751 --> 00:32:34,520 With characters Slightly less eccentric, 793 00:32:34,586 --> 00:32:37,656 But supremely real, made of Flesh and bone, full of love, 794 00:32:37,723 --> 00:32:41,193 Who are my ultimate inspiration For everything. 795 00:32:41,260 --> 00:32:43,762 Richard and emily gilmore Are kind, decent, 796 00:32:43,829 --> 00:32:45,364 Unfailingly generous people. 797 00:32:45,431 --> 00:32:48,300 They are my twin pillars, Without whom I could not stand. 798 00:32:48,367 --> 00:32:50,469 I am proud to be Their grandchild. 799 00:32:50,536 --> 00:32:54,006 But my ultimate inspiration Comes from my best friend -- 800 00:32:54,073 --> 00:32:56,575 The dazzling woman from whom I received my name 801 00:32:56,642 --> 00:32:59,345 And my life's blood, Lorelai gilmore. 802 00:32:59,411 --> 00:33:01,647 Uh-oh. Hang in there. 803 00:33:01,713 --> 00:33:05,917 My mother never gave me any idea That I couldn't do whatever I wanted to do 804 00:33:05,984 --> 00:33:07,653 Or be whomever I wanted to be. 805 00:33:07,719 --> 00:33:11,057 She filled our house with love And fun and books and music, 806 00:33:11,123 --> 00:33:13,292 Unflagging in her efforts To give me role models 807 00:33:13,359 --> 00:33:15,927 From jane austen to eudora welty To patti smyth. 808 00:33:15,994 --> 00:33:19,598 As she guided me through these Incredible 18 years, 809 00:33:19,665 --> 00:33:21,433 I don't know If she ever realized 810 00:33:21,500 --> 00:33:24,170 That the person I most wanted to be was her. 811 00:33:24,236 --> 00:33:25,571 Not crying. 812 00:33:25,637 --> 00:33:26,705 Crying a little. 813 00:33:26,772 --> 00:33:28,374 Crying a little, But not blubbering. 814 00:33:28,440 --> 00:33:30,842 That's what we meant When we said no crying. 815 00:33:30,909 --> 00:33:32,344 Thank you, mom. 816 00:33:32,411 --> 00:33:34,380 You are my guidepost For everything. 817 00:33:34,446 --> 00:33:36,315 On the verge Of blubbering here. 818 00:33:36,382 --> 00:33:38,517 I'm not doing too well Myself. 819 00:33:38,584 --> 00:33:40,319 Not you, too. 820 00:33:40,386 --> 00:33:42,588 I'm blubbering. You're freaks. 821 00:33:45,157 --> 00:33:46,592 Allegra grace fass. 822 00:33:46,658 --> 00:33:49,228 I swear. I do not recognize Half of these people. 823 00:33:49,295 --> 00:33:51,163 Hey, what's your name? What's your story? 824 00:33:51,230 --> 00:33:52,831 Carissa marie forth. 825 00:33:52,898 --> 00:33:54,466 Where is she? Do you see her? 826 00:33:54,533 --> 00:33:56,502 She's the one in the robe. Lorelai, please. 827 00:33:56,568 --> 00:33:58,570 She's lost in a sea Of blue polyester. 828 00:33:58,637 --> 00:34:01,006 I couldn't point her out If I wanted to. 829 00:34:01,073 --> 00:34:02,641 Richard, how much To insure all this? 830 00:34:02,708 --> 00:34:04,310 The insurance is probably Not prohibitive, 831 00:34:04,376 --> 00:34:05,944 But the deductibles Would be enormous. 832 00:34:06,011 --> 00:34:07,879 Well into six figures. Six figures? 833 00:34:07,946 --> 00:34:11,283 That's like having No insurance at all. So, if there was a fire... 834 00:34:11,350 --> 00:34:14,320 Please stop assessing The value of the building And pay attention. 835 00:34:14,386 --> 00:34:18,390 Ooh. Ooh. Sorry. I want to get a closer shot Of her getting her diploma. 836 00:34:18,457 --> 00:34:20,959 Oop. Sorry. I'm sorry. 837 00:34:21,026 --> 00:34:23,529 Thanks. I suck. I'm sorry. 838 00:34:25,030 --> 00:34:26,465 Paris eustace geller. 839 00:34:26,532 --> 00:34:28,800 Finally... A name I recognize. 840 00:34:34,039 --> 00:34:35,006 Congratulations, paris. 841 00:34:35,073 --> 00:34:36,342 No hard feelings. 842 00:34:36,408 --> 00:34:37,609 Okay. 843 00:34:40,078 --> 00:34:42,214 Lorelai leigh gilmore. 844 00:34:42,281 --> 00:34:43,349 This is it. 845 00:34:43,415 --> 00:34:44,916 She looks so solemn. 846 00:34:44,983 --> 00:34:46,385 Like a gilmore. 847 00:34:48,254 --> 00:34:49,421 Congratulations, rory. 848 00:34:49,488 --> 00:34:51,890 Thank you, headmaster. 849 00:34:51,957 --> 00:34:54,260 Diana christine godby. 850 00:34:55,761 --> 00:34:57,129 Lorelai, really. 851 00:34:57,196 --> 00:34:58,564 I taught her everything I know. 852 00:34:58,630 --> 00:35:01,633 Honest to god, last time. Oh, sorry. 853 00:35:06,104 --> 00:35:09,007 Oh, my god. Uh, I-I -- 854 00:35:09,074 --> 00:35:11,277 I need a pen. I don't have a pen. 855 00:35:11,343 --> 00:35:13,745 Luke, give me your pen. I don't have a pen. 856 00:35:13,812 --> 00:35:17,649 You have got to stop assuming That I take pens With me wherever I go. 857 00:35:17,716 --> 00:35:20,686 Never be without a pen. Oh, thank you, dad. Excuse me. 858 00:35:30,629 --> 00:35:33,865 Really, lorelai, how many more Times are you gonna do that? 859 00:35:33,932 --> 00:35:35,501 I think about six. 860 00:35:37,336 --> 00:35:40,206 Class of 2003, Give yourself a hand. 861 00:35:40,272 --> 00:35:43,409 [ cheers and applause ] 862 00:35:48,146 --> 00:35:50,449 How was my speech? [ smooches ] 863 00:35:50,516 --> 00:35:54,453 It made everyone cry, Including stone cold luke. Luke, you old softie. 864 00:35:54,520 --> 00:35:57,589 I will never live This down. Not with me in your life. 865 00:35:57,656 --> 00:36:00,426 I gotta get Back to the diner. Thanks for coming, luke. 866 00:36:00,492 --> 00:36:03,729 Oh, sure. The building's amazing. 867 00:36:03,795 --> 00:36:05,130 So are you. 868 00:36:05,197 --> 00:36:06,432 Thanks. 869 00:36:08,634 --> 00:36:11,237 It really was great of you To come, luke. 870 00:36:11,303 --> 00:36:15,040 It meant a lot to her. It was fun. 871 00:36:15,106 --> 00:36:16,775 So, if I don't see you, 872 00:36:16,842 --> 00:36:18,877 Have fun on your trip With nicole. 873 00:36:18,944 --> 00:36:20,446 Oh, we may not go now. 874 00:36:20,512 --> 00:36:22,481 What? You were really looking Forward to it. 875 00:36:22,548 --> 00:36:24,450 I don't know If the timing's right. 876 00:36:24,516 --> 00:36:26,285 Things are kind of weird Right now. 877 00:36:26,352 --> 00:36:28,487 Oh, no. It's because I teased you 878 00:36:28,554 --> 00:36:30,289 About the commitment Thing and proposing. 879 00:36:30,356 --> 00:36:32,123 I ruined it. No, that's not it. 880 00:36:32,190 --> 00:36:34,092 Please promise me That's not it. 881 00:36:34,159 --> 00:36:35,794 But you weren't wrong About that. 882 00:36:35,861 --> 00:36:36,862 It got me thinking, 883 00:36:36,928 --> 00:36:39,831 And it is kind of like Committing to her. 884 00:36:39,898 --> 00:36:41,567 I don't want to lead her on. 885 00:36:41,633 --> 00:36:44,970 But you like her, luke. You like her a lot, don't you? 886 00:36:45,036 --> 00:36:46,705 Yeah. She's great. Then go. 887 00:36:46,772 --> 00:36:48,674 No matter what she's Reading into it. 888 00:36:48,740 --> 00:36:51,510 Really? You think that's okay Considering -- 889 00:36:51,577 --> 00:36:55,747 I don't know -- Everything? 890 00:36:55,814 --> 00:36:57,416 Yeah, I do. 891 00:36:57,483 --> 00:37:00,686 Oh, okay. I'll probably go then. 892 00:37:00,752 --> 00:37:03,322 Good. I guess I was just nervous About nothing. 893 00:37:03,389 --> 00:37:05,791 That's what I think, too. 894 00:37:05,857 --> 00:37:07,826 I'll see you In a couple months. 895 00:37:07,893 --> 00:37:09,628 Yeah. I'll see you then. 896 00:37:14,866 --> 00:37:16,335 Hey. 897 00:37:16,402 --> 00:37:18,236 I guess we should say Our goodbyes. 898 00:37:18,304 --> 00:37:19,938 Nanny made me A special dinner. 899 00:37:20,005 --> 00:37:21,473 She makes a mean farturas. 900 00:37:21,540 --> 00:37:23,108 Well, good. I'm glad you found me. 901 00:37:23,174 --> 00:37:26,312 I wanted To say goodbye, too. Good. Well, good luck. 902 00:37:26,378 --> 00:37:28,480 You know, I-it's weird. 903 00:37:28,547 --> 00:37:31,049 Most of the time, I really hated you. 904 00:37:31,116 --> 00:37:33,785 Yeah. I really Hated you, too. 905 00:37:39,658 --> 00:37:40,726 Hey. 906 00:37:40,792 --> 00:37:43,194 Well, I think It might be time 907 00:37:43,261 --> 00:37:45,897 To present rory with Her graduation gift. 908 00:37:45,964 --> 00:37:48,334 Oh, you guys didn't have To get me anything. 909 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:49,635 Nonsense. 910 00:37:49,701 --> 00:37:51,503 This one wouldn't fit In an envelope, 911 00:37:51,570 --> 00:37:52,838 So follow me, please. 912 00:37:52,904 --> 00:37:54,840 We're really excited About this one. 913 00:37:54,906 --> 00:37:56,842 So am I. Good. 914 00:37:56,908 --> 00:38:00,979 Rory, there is your gift. It's the one with the bow. 915 00:38:01,046 --> 00:38:03,181 Um, grandpa... 916 00:38:03,248 --> 00:38:05,884 Richard... Oh, for pete's sake. 917 00:38:05,951 --> 00:38:08,954 Well, it was the only one there When I drove it up. 918 00:38:09,020 --> 00:38:11,423 You should've put a more Distinctive bow on it. 919 00:38:11,490 --> 00:38:14,259 How should I know that Every kid was getting a car? 920 00:38:14,326 --> 00:38:16,261 We got you a car. 921 00:38:16,328 --> 00:38:19,130 That's amazing. Thank you. 922 00:38:19,197 --> 00:38:22,233 Thank you. Which one is it? 923 00:38:22,300 --> 00:38:26,304 Or did you get her one For every day of the week, Like the underwear? 924 00:38:26,372 --> 00:38:28,574 We got her one car. It's a little prius. 925 00:38:28,640 --> 00:38:30,208 It's safe, it gets Great gas mileage. 926 00:38:30,275 --> 00:38:32,578 And it's the one that Leonardo dicaprio drives. 927 00:38:32,644 --> 00:38:34,780 Oh, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 928 00:38:34,846 --> 00:38:36,915 I love you guys. We love you, too. 929 00:38:36,982 --> 00:38:38,584 And don't forget To call about -- 930 00:38:38,650 --> 00:38:41,052 Insurance. I'll do it The second I get home. 931 00:38:41,119 --> 00:38:42,588 Good. Congratulations, rory. 932 00:38:42,654 --> 00:38:45,123 And thank you For your speech. 933 00:38:45,190 --> 00:38:47,726 You're welcome. I meant it. Thank you for everything. 934 00:38:47,793 --> 00:38:50,295 Have fun in europe... Both of you. 935 00:38:50,362 --> 00:38:52,163 Thank you, mom. When do you get back? 936 00:38:52,230 --> 00:38:55,534 The 27th. Terrific. We'll see you That friday for dinner. 937 00:38:59,438 --> 00:39:00,906 Explain the win-win-win Thing again. 938 00:39:00,972 --> 00:39:02,974 Everybody wins. That's what it is. 939 00:39:03,041 --> 00:39:05,110 Hmm. Here. 940 00:39:06,812 --> 00:39:12,684 Hello? Hello? They hang up? 941 00:39:12,751 --> 00:39:16,788 Yeah. You've been getting a lot Of those lately. 942 00:39:16,855 --> 00:39:19,224 Hello? 943 00:39:19,290 --> 00:39:20,692 Hello? 944 00:39:26,164 --> 00:39:27,799 Jess, is that you? 945 00:39:27,866 --> 00:39:30,101 Jess, I'm pretty sure it's you, 946 00:39:30,168 --> 00:39:34,773 And I'm pretty sure you've been Calling and not saying anything But want to say something. 947 00:39:34,840 --> 00:39:36,107 Hello? 948 00:39:36,174 --> 00:39:39,110 You're not going to talk, fine. I'll talk. 949 00:39:39,177 --> 00:39:41,513 You didn't handle things Right...At all. 950 00:39:41,580 --> 00:39:43,181 You could've talked to me. 951 00:39:43,248 --> 00:39:46,051 You could've told me that you Were having trouble in school 952 00:39:46,117 --> 00:39:48,487 And that your dad had been There, but you didn't. 953 00:39:48,554 --> 00:39:52,157 And you didn't take me To my prom and not coming To my graduation 954 00:39:52,223 --> 00:39:54,560 And leaving again without saying Goodbye again. 955 00:39:54,626 --> 00:39:56,595 And that's fine. I get it. 956 00:39:56,662 --> 00:39:59,264 But that's it for me. I'm going to europe tomorrow. 957 00:39:59,330 --> 00:40:01,433 I'm going to yale, And I'm moving on. 958 00:40:01,500 --> 00:40:02,934 And I'm not going to pine. 959 00:40:03,001 --> 00:40:05,971 I hope you didn't think I was Going to pine, okay? 960 00:40:06,037 --> 00:40:08,474 I think... 961 00:40:08,540 --> 00:40:12,944 I think I may have loved you, But I just need to let it go. 962 00:40:17,315 --> 00:40:23,121 So, that's it, I guess. Um, I-I hope you're good. 963 00:40:23,188 --> 00:40:27,993 I want you to be good. And, um, okay, so goodbye. 964 00:40:28,059 --> 00:40:30,662 That word sounds really lame And stupid right now, 965 00:40:30,729 --> 00:40:32,998 But there it is. Goodbye. 966 00:40:50,916 --> 00:40:54,152 Hey. You okay? I'm okay. 967 00:40:54,219 --> 00:40:55,621 Come on. 968 00:40:55,687 --> 00:40:57,689 But sookie and jackson Are out that way. 969 00:40:57,756 --> 00:41:00,492 I want to go back A different way. Come on. 970 00:41:00,559 --> 00:41:01,993 I thought we were Going home. 971 00:41:02,060 --> 00:41:05,063 I just want to make One more stop before we do. 972 00:41:08,567 --> 00:41:09,701 Hi, luke. 973 00:41:09,768 --> 00:41:11,537 Lorelai, hi. Where's rory? 974 00:41:11,603 --> 00:41:13,304 Oh, she's out in the car. 975 00:41:13,371 --> 00:41:14,640 Oh. 976 00:41:14,706 --> 00:41:16,742 It was a really nice ceremony, Wasn't it? 977 00:41:16,808 --> 00:41:18,409 Yeah, it was beautiful. 978 00:41:18,476 --> 00:41:20,178 Oh. What's up? 979 00:41:20,245 --> 00:41:22,914 I just wanted to say Something to you 980 00:41:22,981 --> 00:41:26,384 In case we don't see each other Before you go on your trip. 981 00:41:26,451 --> 00:41:27,719 Sure. What? 982 00:41:27,786 --> 00:41:29,755 Don't get engaged. 983 00:41:31,523 --> 00:41:33,859 What? Why? 984 00:41:37,195 --> 00:41:38,730 Lorelai? 985 00:41:45,003 --> 00:41:46,538 [ sighs ] 986 00:41:51,442 --> 00:41:53,278 Mom! Wait! Hurry! Hurry! 987 00:41:53,344 --> 00:41:56,014 This outfit produces A lot of wind resistance. 988 00:41:56,081 --> 00:41:57,382 Okay. 989 00:41:57,448 --> 00:42:00,218 What are we doing here? Leaving our mark. Got a knife? 990 00:42:00,285 --> 00:42:03,054 A knife? For what? Carving our initials. Come on. Knife, knife. 991 00:42:03,121 --> 00:42:05,290 Like the switchblade I keep in my sock? 992 00:42:05,356 --> 00:42:06,758 No, I left it at home. 993 00:42:06,825 --> 00:42:08,727 I must have something In here. 994 00:42:08,794 --> 00:42:10,295 Ha ha -- safety pin. Perfect. 995 00:42:10,361 --> 00:42:11,429 We can't do this. 996 00:42:11,496 --> 00:42:12,664 Yes, we can. 997 00:42:12,731 --> 00:42:14,700 People need to know We were here. 998 00:42:14,766 --> 00:42:16,267 I'm in the yearbook. 999 00:42:16,334 --> 00:42:17,903 How about the wall? 1000 00:42:17,969 --> 00:42:20,338 That's too out in the open. They'll trace it back. 1001 00:42:20,405 --> 00:42:23,809 They'll see l.G. And r.G. And figure out it was us? 1002 00:42:23,875 --> 00:42:26,477 Somewhere in the floor? This marble is 200 years old. 1003 00:42:26,544 --> 00:42:28,379 Harriet beecher stowe Walked on this marble. 1004 00:42:28,446 --> 00:42:31,016 Ooh. The banister. 1005 00:42:31,082 --> 00:42:33,551 Was donated By robert frost. 1006 00:42:33,619 --> 00:42:35,020 The sconce. 1007 00:42:35,086 --> 00:42:38,256 Was ceremonially lit for the First time by thomas edison. 1008 00:42:38,323 --> 00:42:40,491 Jeez. Is there anything In this whole room 1009 00:42:40,558 --> 00:42:41,793 That some famous dead person 1010 00:42:41,860 --> 00:42:43,428 Didn't have something To do with? 1011 00:42:43,494 --> 00:42:44,863 Ooh. Cool it. Cool it. 1012 00:42:44,930 --> 00:42:46,732 This is a very interesting Architectural doodad... 1013 00:42:46,798 --> 00:42:49,067 And wingdings And tum-tums. 1014 00:42:49,134 --> 00:42:50,435 That was close. 1015 00:42:50,501 --> 00:42:52,170 Just carve it really tiny 1016 00:42:52,237 --> 00:42:54,005 Here on the baseboard Of the wall 1017 00:42:54,072 --> 00:42:56,942 And do it reversed, So g.L. And g.R. 1018 00:42:57,008 --> 00:42:59,845 Oh, maybe it's not such A good idea. 1019 00:42:59,911 --> 00:43:01,446 The madness passes. 1020 00:43:01,512 --> 00:43:04,750 Hey, you guys coming? Party at your place, right? 1021 00:43:04,816 --> 00:43:06,551 A party? Just a little gathering. 1022 00:43:06,618 --> 00:43:08,453 We'll meet you back At our house. 1023 00:43:08,519 --> 00:43:10,088 Okay. See you there. 1024 00:43:10,155 --> 00:43:14,292 Wait, wait. Look around for a second. 1025 00:43:17,162 --> 00:43:18,463 You notice? 1026 00:43:18,529 --> 00:43:20,498 Notice what? 1027 00:43:20,565 --> 00:43:24,202 It's not so scary anymore. 1028 00:43:24,269 --> 00:43:26,604 No. It's not.