Rory didn't care about her anymore. She had Chilton, and Dean, who was the perfect boyfriend, where Lane had nothing. Why couldn't she be more like Rory? She was so lucky. Lorelai let her be herself, and didn't make her hide all of her beliefs under secret floorboards. She stared at the boy in front of her. She liked him so much, but she would never have the guts to do anything about it. It was time for her to make a change in her life. She could have her Dean.
Lane reached out, and stroked Rich's beautiful golden hair.