Title: Season 4 Bent Style
Episode: 4.05
Episode Title: The Do's and Don'ts of Dating and Design
Author: Bent137
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own any of it despite my acting as a writer for the show.
Author's Notes: Thanks to Roxy, who beta'd this chapter too.
Spoilers: Season Four Episode Five. Yes, I did say Season 4, as in the one not
aired at all yet.
Gilmore Girls
Episode 4.05
The Do's and Don'ts of Dating and Design
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Starring:
CLIPS
INT. CHILTON - DAY
LORELAI and RORY are talking in the hall.
Previously on Gilmore Girls...
Go put in the bid on the Dragonfly. You've got the money now, Grandpa's money.
EXT. STARS HOLLOW - OUTSIDE CHURCH - DAY
DEAN and RORY are talking.
I asked Lindsay to marry me, and she said yes.
EXT. CHILTON - DAY
LORELAI has written "We Got The Inn!" on a graduation program and is showing it to Rory.
INT. YALE - DURFEE HALL - NIGHT
MARTY is naked on the floor, RORY is staring at him.
I'm naked.
RORY takes off her robe and hands it to him
I think you need this more than me.
INT. DOOSE'S MARKET - DAY
LORELAI is talking to TAYLOR.
I came to see if you've made a decision about the inn.
Oh, refresh my memory?
You remember! Sookie and I are opening the Dragonfly. We bought it from Fran. We just need you to sign off on the permits before we can move forward with renovations.
EXT. STARS HOLLOW STREET - DAY
DEAN and RORY are talking.
You should go. I mean, come. You should come, to my wedding.
INT. TAYLOR'S ICE CREAM SHOPPE - DAY
If I can get the Dragonfly up and running quickly we may be able to nip this in the bud and save some of the economic loss. I believe the Stars Hollow Business' would very much appreciate this.
I do see your point. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I will approve your permits.
EXT. FRONT OF LUKE'S - DAY
RORY stands in front of Luke's, her hands in her pockets. From her point of view we can see that DEAN and LINDSAY are getting married.
TEASER
1 INT. RORY'S DORM - HER AND PARIS' ROOM - NIGHT
PARIS GELLAR is sitting on her bed on the phone.
Jamie, don't worry about it. I swear it's nothing you're completely overreacting.
She sighs and rolls her eyes.
When are you coming to visit? Yes, I do want you to!
RORY GILMORE walks in.
I told you a thousand times you have nothing to worry about. Will you get over it? There's nothing going on between me and Terrance.
PARIS gives RORY a 'Help me!' look.
Paris? Are you going to be done soon? I need to make a call.
PARIS smiles at her.
Sure, Rory. Just a second. Jamie, I have to go. Find out when you can come okay? I love you too. Bye.
PARIS hangs up.
Thank you. It was getting ridiculous.
No problem. I really do need to make a call anyways.
PARIS hands her the phone.
Tell Lorelai I said hi.
PARIS walks out of their room into the common area. RORY settles against her pillows and dials the phone.
BEGIN INTERCUT WITH INT. LORELAI'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
LORELAI GILMORE picks up the phone.
Hello?
RORY
Jamie is still bugging Paris about Terrance.
LORELAI
He obviously still hasn't met him.
RORY
Nope. Paris is trying hard to keep it that way. I suspect it won't be long until he cracks though. So what's going on there?
LORELAI
It's actually been pretty quiet around here. Kirk's still working at the beauty parlor, though I was told he's also working for the Stars Hollow Security Company.
RORY
Stars Hollow has a security company?
LORELAI
I guess. Lane's band is still looking for a new guitar player.
RORY
Yeah I saw the ad was still in the newspaper. Last time we talked she told me that everyone sucked.
LORELAI
I was here last time they had auditions, and it was horrible.
RORY
I've got to go, I have to write a paper for my English Lit class.
LORELAI
Okay, I'll talk to you tomorrow?
RORY
Absolutely.
LORELAI
Bye sweetie.
RORY
Bye Mom.
RORY hangs up and looks at the phone. She then gets up and walks over to her desk. She sits down and picks up a pencil.
CREDITS
ACT ONE
2 INT. YALE HALLWAY - DAY
MARTY and four of his friends, ROSCOE, JOSH, SUGARMAN, and KEEBLER, are standing in the entryway. They are in mid-conversation, laughing.
Hey, I saw Brooke the other day.
Oh, man! Is she still totally hot?
RORY comes in the hall with books, including 'The Sun Also Rises.'
Dude, she's my sister!
The guys, except MARTY, laugh. RORY walks past them, glancing at MARTY, whom glances back at her.
Be right back.
MARTY jogs after RORY.
Rory, wait up.
RORY stops and turns to him.
Hey, you remembered my name.
I wrote it down as soon as I got back to my dorm. I wanted to remember who to thank and give the robe back to. And I will, give the robe back, as soon as I wash it. Well, my mom will wash it, but I'll take it to her.
MARTY laughs nervously.
In case you hadn't noticed I tend to babble when I'm nervous. That's why I haven't approached you until now. I was embarrassed, and I knew that'd only make it worse.
It's okay, that you babble. I do too, and it's okay about the robe. Take your time.
MARTY starts to say something buy KEEBLER interrupts, walking over with the other three guys in tow.
Marty, going to introduce us to your friend?
MARTY looks at RORY and shrugs. RORY smiles at him.
If I must. Guys, this is Rory. Rory these are my friends, Roscoe, Sugarman, Josh, and Keebler.
Like the elf.
Like the elf.
It's a pleasure to meet you Rory.
Oh, likewise of course.
The bell rings.
Well, higher education beckons.
The guys laugh.
See you later, Marty. Nice meeting you all.
She turns and walks into a nearby door.
Bye guys.
The group of guys split up and MARTY goes into the door next to RORY'S.
3 INT. LUKE'S - DAY
LORELAI is sitting at the counter on a stool. Her cell phone rings and she pulls it out of her purse, answering it.
Lorelai Gilmore speaking.
I cannot believe the gall of you.
Mom?
Who else would it be?
Oh I don't know, Rory, Sookie, Michel, one of the contractors -
LORELAI is cut off.
Stop that nonsense. I've called to speak with you, not for you to speak with me. You're going to listen.
Uh, okay.
LORELAI sees LUKE DANES come out of the back room.
I cannot believe you. Actually, no I can, this is perfectly like you. You have never had any respect for the family.
LORELAI waves to LUKE, but LUKE doesn't notice.
You know, the things you do reflect badly on Richard and myself! Infact, sometimes I wonder if that's why you do the things you do. I know you must simply hate us for you to be so inconsiderate.
LORELAI moves the phone away from her mouth and waves at LUKE again.
Luke.
Do not interrupt me Lorelai! I know I could have waited until tomorrow to discuss this at dinner, but knowing you, you wouldn't come. So I have decided to call and discuss this with you know.
Discuss what?
LORELAI throws a spoon at LUKE.
You know very well what. You promised you would call Digger and suggest getting together, but you never did! I told him you would Lorelai! So you'd better do it.
LUKE turns around and sees her.
Lorelai! You know there are no cell phones are allowed, get off the phone.
Sorry mom, I have to get off the phone now. It's very rude of me to be disregarding Luke's rules and be having this conversation in public. I'll speak with you later.
LORELAI hangs up and stands up, collecting her things.
Thanks, Luke.
LORELAI walks out. LUKE looks after her confused.
4 INT. CLASSROOM - DAY
The students and PROFESSOR are all looking at one girl, HEATHER, whom is speaking.
The Sun Also Rises is an essential piece of literature. The way it portrays the emotions and effects of World War I is genius. Discussing the issue, without actually discussing it. A true staple of it's time.
RORY opens her mouth to say something, but HEATHER continues.
The characters are perfect, because they are flawed. From Jake's impotency, to Brett's borderline alcoholism. Everything they say and do is an effect of the war, be it physical, mental, emotional. Hemingway -
She is cut off by the PROFESSOR.
That's great Heather. Let's hear from someone else.
He looks around and spots RORY.
Miss.... Gilmore. Rory, what is your opinion of the book.
I actually disagree, I don't care for the book at all, and while I'm sure it can be considered a classic I don't see what distinguishes it from some other books. and even pop culture now. Everyone seems to be sleeping with everybody else, except Jake. It's all very Dawson's Creek.
HEATHER scoffs.
I actually think it sets a bad example. These people are so messed up, but you don't see them fixing themselves, and at the end of the book they're still screwed up, and nothing's really gone wrong for them. Sure, there were a few fights here and there. But most of it was blah, blah, blah, blah. Completely boring if you ask me.
Great! It's so wonderful to have other opinions.
HEATHER opens her mouth to say something, but the PROFESSOR continues.
Let's have someone else now.
He looks around again.
Ah, Trevor. How do you feel? Do you agree with Heather, or Rory, or have a completely different and unique opinion?
I actually agree with Rory. Even though it did seem like everyone was sleeping with everyone else, the book seemed dull. I don't know if it was a lack of action, or perhaps the repetitiveness of the storyline. It could have even been Hemingway's style of writing.
This is great!
HEATHER opens her mouth. The bell rings.
We'll discuss this more next time. Have a nice day everyone.
RORY gathers her stuff and heads to the door. She finds herself next to TREVOR.
Hi.
Oh, hi, I'm Rory.
I know. I'm Trevor.
Oh, right. Thanks for your support.
No problem.
THEY walk out of the classroom together.
5 INT - YALE HALL - DAY
TREVOR and RORY are still walking together.
Hey, have you heard about that new restaurant, Michelangelo's?
Oh, yes. My roommate was talking about it.
I've been meaning to check it out.
It's Italian right?
Right. Do you like Italian?
I love Italian.
Great. So you should check it out.
Yeah. I probably will.
and I should check it out.
You said that.
Why don't we check it out together? Maybe, on Saturday?
They walk outside.
6 EXT. YALE COURTYARD - DAY
RORY and TREVOR are still walking together.
I can't go this Saturday, but if it's good I'll go another time. Will you let me know?
Oh, uh, yeah sure. No problem.
Thanks. Well, it was nice meeting you, I'd better go.
Bye.
RORY walks away. TREVOR watches her looking disappointed.
END ACT ONE
ACT TWO
7 INT. LORELAI'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
LORELAI is setting two pizza boxes on the coffee table. RORY bursts in with a large basket of wet clothes. RORY heads straight through the kitchen. to a laundry room. LORELAI follows her.
What are you doing here? Is everything okay? Why are your clothes all wet? Aww, is somebody hazing you?
RORY is loading clothes into the washer.
No, I don't know. I went to the laundry room and someone had dumped all my clean clothes out of the washer. So now I have to wash them all again, not mention I have two papers to finish and a book to read! I didn't have enough quarters, so I had to drive all the way here!
RORY sets the basket on the floor and walks back to the living room.
Wow, you'd better get cracking.
Yeah. Mm, pizza.
RORY opens a box.
No.
No?
That's not ours, take from the other box.
RORY gives her a strange look.
Well, whose is it?
They're interrupted by LANE KIM bursting in.
Rory! I saw your car.
Lane!
What are you doing home?
Long story.
Tell it to me over Luke's?
Sure. Mom, Lane and I are going to Luke's so you can keep your freaky pizza that's not even ours.
Do I want to know?
RORY
Later.
They walk out the door. LORELAI sighs. She fixes the pizza and checks a VCR tape. Headlights flash across the windows. LORELAI goes and peeks out then steps back and checks herself in a mirror. The doorbell rings. LORELAI answers it. It's JASON STILES
Sorry I'm late.
No that's fine. Come on in.
JASON enters and looks around.
Nice house.
Thanks. Come sit, I've got everything ready.
They go and sit on the couch.
8 INT. LORELAI'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT - MUCH LATER
LORELAI is cleaning up the pizza boxes. RORY comes in.
Hey mom, some weird guy just left, who was that?
That was Digger.
Digger, did we give him that nickname?
I did, years ago. I used to play in his sandbox.
Better than a paddling pool.
Not really, you know how sand gets everywhere. In your hair, your shoes, your underwear, sometimes your mouth.
Man, I hope it wasn't the same sand that was in your underwear as was in your mouth.
Ew. I am so going to be gargling for days you devil child.
Yeah, well I'm never going to the beach again. Anyway, Digger. Why was Digger here?
Well, Digger is your grandfather's new business partner.
Since when?
Since now. He wants to screw over his father, so he decided to leave his father's company and join your grandfather.
Wow, I hope he's not really screwing over Grandpa.
That's what I said. Anyway, Grandma said he asked about me so I joked I'd call him and maybe see him.
Oh, no.
Oh, yes. She called me this morning and tried to rip me a new one for not calling him.
What'd you do?
I was in Luke's, so I had him kick me off the phone. So, enough about me, what's happened to you today, besides the laundry thing.
Nothing much, Marty introduced me to some of his friends.
Oh, Naked Marty?
Yes. His friends have weird nicknames. Like Roscoe, and Sugarman, and Keebler.
Like the elf.
That's what I said.
At least Marty may be the normal one.
Well there's Josh too.
Good, choices. What else?
We had kind of a debate in class, about The Sun Also Rises.
Really?
Yeah, mostly it was this girl Heather, but the teacher asked my opinion and I told him.
Oops.
No, I was nice. Then he asked this guy Trevor, and he agreed with me it was boring.
Possible ally.
Yeah, we talked after class.
About?
Michelangelo's, this new Italian restaurant. He wanted to go try it out.
With you?
Yeah that was mentioned.
You kept this from me! What'd you say?
I said I was busy, but to let me know if it's any good.
You turned down a date?
I guess, if that's what it was.
Oh my god. Rory, you've got to live your life. Recognize the ask out, or else you'll be Paris. Try casual dating.
I've dated.
You haven't casual dated. What you had with Dean and Jess was serial monogamy.
I guess you're right.
Try it!
I'll give it a shot.
Good.
9 INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY
LORELAI and NATALIE are taking up a corner of the diner with decorating books.
Now each room can be the same, or you can go with themes.
Like The Jungle and The Big City and stuff?
Well yes, but to be blunt, that'd be a little tacky for your style inn. I'd recommend colors. The Blue Room. The Red Room.
I like that, Natalie! That's a great idea.
LUKE DANES approaches them.
Lorelai, could you please move the other books.
There are only two other people in the diner, besides me and Natalie.
That's not the point. More may come in.
LORELAI sighs and moves the book.
Let's go back to talking about wallpaper. This one with the swirly sponged pattern you were looking at is actually in Emily's guest bathroom. I imagine that's where you've seen that.
Excuse me, who's guest bathroom?
Emily's, you know, your mother. I remodeled her second floor two years ago. Isn't that where you got my name? From Emily?
Uh, no. I got it from a magazine.
Wow, that's great. Such a small world.
It really is.
Now, look at this border, it goes great with that wallpaper.
LORELAI looks freaked out still. Scene fades.
END ACT TWO
ACT THREE
10 EXT. DRAGONFLY INN - DAY
LORELAI and SOOKIE ST. JAMES-MELVILLE are sitting at a wooden picnic table away from the inn, construction workers are walking back and forth in the background. The sounds of hammering, sawing, and drilling can be heard.
I just still can't believe it.
Well, we do want the inn to seem very quaint and country and somehow Emily doesn't strike me as the modern type so I can picture it. I hope this doesn't mean you're going to fire Natalie.
No, of course not.
She pauses.
At least, I don't think so.
I hope not. She's so on our wavelength. I love the designs so far. The dining room is going to be absolutely fantastic. Her idea of using Tatouage to do the border and murals on the walls is great! I'm even going to be using it in my nursery. I found some online, little baby feet, I think it'd be so cute.
It is a good idea, and it saves money because instead of paying a professional to come in and paint this huge mural we can do it ourselves. I like Natalie, it's just weird. I mean, Emily and I have this very volatile history, and it's strange to share, well, anything with her aside from genes.
Well maybe you and Emily are more alike than you thought.
Or maybe Natalie's a spy! I should try and find out.
You're being paranoid.
I won't be able to focus until I know, so I'm going to go find her right now and discuss this whole thing like a rational adult.
LORELAI stands up and heads for her jeep.
Good luck!
11 EXT YALE COURTYARD - DAY
RORY is leaning against a building. TREVOR comes out and she approaches him.
Trevor?
Yes? Oh, hi Rory.
Hi. Remember yesterday you asked me to go to that new restaurant with you?
Yes.
Well, I rearranged my schedule, and if you'd still like to go tomorrow, I'd enjoy that.
Really?
Yes.
Wow, that's great. I'll pick you up at six?
Sure, I'm in Durfee, suite five.
Okay great. See you tomorrow.
See you.
12 INT. KIM'S ANTIQUES - DAY
LORELAI enters and looks around. She spots Natalie looking at a table nearby. She approaches her.
Excuse me, Natalie?
Oh, Lorelai! Great, what do you think of this table? I think it would go great in the lobby. Perhaps next to an overstuffed chair.
Yes, it is very beautiful. Can I talk to you a moment?
Sure, what's up?
It's about my mother. Did she, have you discussed this with her?
My working for you?
Yes.
Oh no, of course not. I haven't spoken with Emily in ages.
Oh, do you plan to?
You're concerned I'm a spy aren't you?
Am I that transparent?
No, I just know that you and your mother don't get along, and I'm sure this came as a bit of a shock. You have nothing to worry about. Not only have I not spoken to Emily in a very long time, but I don't really intend to in the future.
You don't?
No, I did her decorating when I really needed the money, but now, I don't need it so much, and she was so demanding.
LORELAI smiles.
Thanks for reassuring me.
No problem.
MRS. KIM walks up.
Very nice table, are you interested?
We're interested, however we currently have no place to store it until the inn is done.
I can hold table for one week. More if you buy more.
Well, do you have anything else similar? Or perhaps a nice desk?
Yes, lovely desk, right this way.
LORELAI and NATALIE follow her further into the store.
13 INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY
LORELAI enters and goes to the counter. She sits on a stool. LUKE comes out from the back room.
Hey Luke, can I get some coffee?
LUKE grabs the pot and a mug and pours LORELAI a cup.
I miss Rory.
Won't you see her tonight?
Yes, but usually we have a movie night on Saturday and now she'll be gone. Plus, we used to talk about everything and now I feel like I'm missing so much.
Oh. Well, if there's anything I can do to help, let me know.
Thanks.
She's quiet a moment.
Will you come over Saturday?
Me?
Yes, come over and watch movies with me.
Uh, okay, I guess I could do that.
14 INT. GILMORE DINING ROOM - HARTFORD - NIGHT
LORELAI, EMILY, and RORY are eating dinner.
Grandpa's still at work?
Yes, he's showing Jason around the office.
That's nice.
So what's going on with you?
Yes, did you agree to go out with Trevor?
Who's Trevor?
Grandma, this lamb is so tender, and moist.
Rory, who's Trevor? What is you mother talking about?
Trevor is a guy in my class. He asked me to try a new restaurant with him and I turned him down. Mom encouraged me to give casual dating a try though.
Well yes, socializing is very important for a girl your age.
Did you talk to him?
Yes, he and I are going to the restaurant tomorrow.
What kind of restaurant is it?
Italian.
Oh, that sounds lovely. Have a nice time, and call me to tell me how it was. Richard and I are always looking for new places.
It's in New Haven, Grandma.
I know, we can go there and visit you all in the same day.
RORY and LORELAI share a glance.
15 INT. RORY'S DORM ROOM - NIGHT
PARIS is at her desk reading and writing. RORY enters, still dressed from dinner.
Welcome back.
RORY
Thanks.
How was it?
It was horrible! My mom brought up my date with Trevor at the table.
What did your Grandmother say?
She said that socializing is important for a girl my age and she wants me to let her know how the restaurant is. As if I'm not freaking out enough.
Breathe, Rory.
I can't do this, I don't know what to do! How do I dress? What do I talk about?
You've dated before.
Yeah, but I knew Dean before we started dating, and Jess and I were friends for a LONG time before we got together.
PARIS gets up.
It's okay Rory. Tomorrow night will come, you'll shower and wear a simple dress that still manages to accentuate your beauty. You'll go and it will be awkward but you'll eventually start a conversation and it will get better from there. You'll eat and then he'll bring you home and it will be great. Then it will be easier next time, and the time after that. You just have to break the ice.
What will I talk about?
Well find out a few interesting stories and facts that pertain to the restaurant or Italian food and you'll be fine.
RORY sighs.
Was it like this for you and Jamie?
Yes.
Thanks Paris.
No problem. Let's get ready for bed.
PARIS grabs a robe and walks out. RORY sighs.
END ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
16 INT. MICHELANGELO'S RESTAURANT - NIGHT
RORY and TREVOR are sitting on padded benches in an alcove. TREVOR is holding one of the beeper/pager things that restaurants give to people who have to wait. TREVOR seems relaxed, but RORY is uncomfortable, and sits on the edge of her seat, looking everywhere but at TREVOR.
So, how about that Heather girl?
Huh?
From our class.
Oh, yeah, she's a little intense.
I'll say, she dominated the conversation.
They fall silent. TREVOR coughs.
Do you like American Literature?
Oh, yeah I love to read.
I meant the class.
Oh, yeah, it's good.
They're silent again.
So what's your favorite book?
I have so many, Pride and Prejudiced, Little Women, The Secret Life of Bees.
Mine is On The Road.
RORY is quiet.
It's by Jack Kerouac.
Yeah, I know.
Oh.
They fall silent again. Rory shifts uncomfortably.
You know, those mints there, on the table?
TREVOR looks.
You mean the breath mints on the hostess stand?
Yeah. Did you know that scientists did a study on them? They found traces of urine on them because of the people that go to the bathroom and don't wash their hands then grab a mint.
TREVOR
I didn't know that.
Yeah, so I guess I won't be having a mint.
Me either.
They sit awkwardly. Suddenly the lights on the pager TREVOR has start flashing crazily.
I think that means our table's ready.
Great.
They stand up and TREVOR escorts her to the hostess' stand.
17 INT. LORELAI'S HOUSE - NIGHT
There's a knock at the door. LORELAI walks over and opens it. LUKE is there.
Hey, you're just in time, come on in.
LUKE enters and follows her to the living room.
So what's Rory doing tonight.
She's on a date.
Really?
Yeah. At first she turned him down, but I encouraged her to give it a try. I don't want her to not live her life you know.
Right, especially now that Dean's married, and Jess is, well Jess. She should be moving on, it's healthy.
That's what I told her. She's nervous though, she's never casually dated.
What about Dean and Jess?
That's what she asked. I told her, like I'll tell you, what she had with them was serial monogomy.
Oh.
Anyway, movie's starting, I got some baked low-fat potato chips, I know you like to eat healthy.
Thanks, those are actually really good.
The FBI Warning comes up on the screen.
What's this?
The FBI Warning, haven't you ever seen it?
No.
It's been on movies for years! To discourage people from duplicating the tape and selling it, since that's illegal. You are such a monk.
Sorry.
Shh. It's starting.
They're quiet a moment.
What is it?
Casablanca.
Oh.
They fall quiet again.
18 INT. LORELAI'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT - TIME LAPSE FROM LAST SCENE
LORELAI and LUKE are watching the movie. LUKE is talking.
You guys do this every week?
No, at least once a month though.
Oh. It's kind of fun.
How would you know, you haven't shut up!
She's quiet a second.
Sorry. It's just, you're talking over the movie, and I've never heard you talk this much.
It's okay.
They get quiet. LORELAI looks angry at herself for saying something.
19 INT. MICHELANGELO'S RESTAURANT - NIGHT
The HOSTESS has taken RORY and TREVOR to their booth. RORY sits down on one side, expecting TREVOR to sit on the other. TREVOR instead slides in next to her. RORY looks shocked, but slides over further. They open their menus.
You know the bad thing about Italian food?
What?
You're hungry again four or five days later.
RORY stares at him.
It's a joke. Like they say with Chinese food you're hungry again an hour later, but Italian is filling.
Oh, I usually get jokes.
They grow quiet and just stare at their menus, RORY looks embarrassed.
20 INT. LORELAI'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT - MUSIC: SAM PHILLIPS CUE
The movie is just ending. Pan to the couch where LUKE is sound asleep. LORELAI clicks off the T.V., covers LUKE with a blanket and goes up stairs.
21 INT. LORELAI'S KITCHEN - DAY
LORELAI walks in, LUKE is at the stove cooking.
Something smells good.
It's pancakes.
Man you're great!
Sorry for falling asleep on your couch.
If this is how you repay, do it any time you want.
LUKE puts the pancakes on a plate.
I've got to get over to the diner. Enjoy.
Thanks, Luke. Bye.
LUKE goes out the front door.
22 INT. LORELAI'S LIVING ROOM - DAY
LORELAI and RORY are sitting on the couch eating Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies.
It was horrible. So awkward.
I can't believe has sat on the same side as you. That's so weird.
I can't believe I talked about the research on breath mints.
Don't worry too much, honey. Trust me on this, ninety-nine percent of your dates will really suck.
RORY buries her face in her hands.
Please, shoot me.
No, it's okay. See, the bad dates make good conversation for the other dates you go on. It helps break the ice talking about horrible dates you've both had.
Really?
Really.
They eat their cookies thoughtfully.
You know, I may hate Alyssa Milano, but these cookies are almost enough to redeem her.
They will make you think happy thoughts.
23 INT. YALE LAUNDRY ROOM - DAY - MUSIC: Something Corporate - "Hurricane"
RORY walks in carrying an empty laundry basket and is startled when she sees a CUTE BOY putting his clothes in a dryer. She approaches him apprehensively.
Excuse me.
CUTE BOY turns around.
Yes?
RORY
Um, my stuff was in that dryer.
Oh! Great, somebody else took them out, but don't worry they're still clean. I put them in my basket to keep them clean.
Oh, thanks.
RORY looks down at his basket. It's covered in rock stickers. Some examples: Something Corporate, All American Rejects, Limp Bizkit, No Doubt.
Oh, you're a Something Corporate fan?
Yeah.
I love them.
You have good taste.
Who else do you like?
All kinds of people. The Beatles, Pete Yorn, The Ramones, The Clash, XTC, Ash.
RORY loads her laundry into her basket as he talks.
You'd get along great with my friend Lane.
Oh, does she go here?
Oh no, she's my friend from home. She's really into music, loves it, she has to hide her CD's under her floorboards though. Her mom is really strict.
Poor her.
Yeah.
RORY'S quiet a moment.
So, maybe we could have coffee sometime.
Um, no offence, but no. Thanks anyway.
CUTE BOY leaves. RORY watches him go and sighs.
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