Title: Season 4 Bent Style
Episode: 4.08
Episode Title: Die, Jerk!
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 Eight. Yes, I did say Season 4, as in the one not aired at all yet.
Gilmore Girls
Episode 4.08
Die, Jerk!
Writer: Ashley/Bent137
Executive Producer: Daniel Palladino
Director: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Starring:
Lauren Graham
Alexis Bledel
Melissa McCarthy
Scott Patterson
Keiko Agena
Liza Weil
and
Kelly Bishop
special appearance by Edward Herrmann
CLIPS
INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY
LUKE DANES and LORELAI GILMORE are talking.
LUKE DANES
Nicole and I got married.
LORELAI GILMORE
Wow, uh, that was unexpected. Congratulations.
LUKE
No need. We shouldn't have done it, so we're getting a divorce.
INT. BOOKSTORE - DAY
DAVE RYGALSKI, LANE KIM, and RORY GILMORE are standing in an aisle, the girls are looking at DAVE.
DAVE
I'm moving to California, my dad got transferred.
INT. JASON STILES OFFICE - DAY
JASON "DIGGER" STILES and LORELAI are fighting.
JASON
Lorelai, will you go to dinner with me?
LORELAI
How can you ask that with a straight face? Can't you tell by my unexpected visit, body language, and tone of voice that I am pissed as all hell at you right now?
LORELAI snorts.
LORELAI
Like I would say yes.
JASON
Look, Emily's probably just as angry at me, so going to dinner with me now would piss her off.
LORELAI
What makes you think I want to piss my own mother off?
JASON
Because when push comes to shove you and I aren't that different, Lorelai.
LORELAI frowns and stares at him.
LORELAI
Fine. One dinner, consider it a trial. By the way, I am nothing like you.
LORELAI leaves his office slamming the door behind her.
EXT. YALE QUAD - DAY
RORY is standing looking at a guy sitting at the base of a tree.
RORY
This is my study tree.
HOT GUY
I see. Well, I've been studying here for a year and two months so I doubt I'm about to let a petty little freshman scare me away. It's a free world and if I want to sit here I will. There are plenty of trees around if you're looking for one.
EXT. LANE'S FRONT PORCH - NIGHT
LANE and DAVE are sitting talking.
LANE
Good, then lets, but promise me, Dave, promise me that if you get discontented with the pressure of a long distance relationship or meet someone else you'll
tell me.
DAVE
I will promise you, if you'll promise me.
EXT. STARS HOLLOW - NIGHT
LORELAI is running down the street dragging RORY along.
RORY
What's going on?
LORELAI
Sookie's in Labor.
They run down the street together.
EXT. YALE QUAD - DAY
RORY and the HOT GUY are sitting at the base of the tree. RORY'S crying.
HOT GUY
I didn't think I was that mean, please stop crying.
RORY
It has nothing to do with you. Just, leave me alone.
He digs around in his nearby backpack and then throws a little pack of tissues at her.
HOT GUY
Don't mention it. Ever.
TEASER
INT. LORELAI'S LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
LORELAI GILMORE is sitting on her couch flipping channels.
LORELAI GILMORE
Boring. Scientific. Repeat. Boring Repeat. Anna Nicole. Ohh, Queer Eye!
She stops flipping and sets the remote down. Just then the front door flings open and RORY GILMORE runs in.
RORY GILMORE
Mom! Mom!
LORELAI
What is it? Is something wrong?
RORY
Look!
RORY thrusts a piece of paper at LORELAI. LORELAI takes it and looks at it.
LORELAI
"Picking Your Classes, Picking Your Friends: A Socialite's Guide to Marrying Rich?"
RORY
Is that really in there?
LORELAI shows RORY.
RORY
Wow, my classmates are really shallow. Anyway, no. My article.
LORELAI takes it back.
LORELAI
"Alone in a Crowd: Suicide Among College Students." Oh honey, this must have been hard after Becky.
RORY
Actually, I wrote it before Becky. That's it. My first article as a staff member for Yale's newspaper.
LORELAI
Wow. I'll have it framed.
RORY
Good. I brought some extra copies, one for Luke, and Sookie, Grandma and Grandpa, Taylor.
LORELAI
Let's go show everyone!
RORY
I'm so excited.
LORELAI
Me too!
They squeal.
INT. SOOKIE'S LIVING ROOM.
SOOKIE ST. JAMES-MELVILLE is sitting, rocking a baby. LORELAI and RORY come in.
SOOKIE ST. JAMES-MELVILLE
Hey guys! What's up?
RORY
Oh, is that David?
SOOKIE
Yes it is.
RORY sneaks closer to have a look. JACKSON MELVILLE enters behind them.
JACKSON MELVILLE
Doesn't he look like me?
RORY
Sure, he has your nose.
JACKSON
That's what I said.
LORELAI
Oh but he has his mommy's eyes.
JACKSON
Yeah, he does.
SOOKIE
So what are you guys doing here?
RORY
Oh, I brought you guys a copy of my first article for Yale's newspaper.
RORY hands SOOKIE the paper. SOOKIE takes it.
JACKSON
Careful Sookie, don't give the baby paper cuts.
LORELAI
I'll take him so you can read.
LORELAI takes DAVID and SOOKIE looks at RORY'S paper better.
SOOKIE
This is so great Rory. Your name and everything.
RORY
Yup.
DAVID starts crying.
LORELAI
Uh oh, I think we'd better go. He sounds hungry.
SOOKIE
Yeah he is due for a feeding, then bed.
LORELAI
Well, we're going to go see Luke with his copy. Have a nice night guys.
JACKSON
You too.
JACKSON picks up RORY'S paper and looks at it as they leave.
INT. LUKE'S DINER - NIGHT
RORY and LORELAI run into LUKE'S.
LORELAI
Luke! Luke, come out here.
LUKE DANES comes out, wiping his hands on a cloth.
LUKE DANES
What's going on, is someone hurt?
LORELAI
No, it's Rory!
LUKE
What about Rory? She's right there.
RORY hands him the paper.
RORY
My first article for the Yale newspaper.
LUKE
Wow, congratulations.
RORY
That's your copy.
LUKE
Thanks, I'll read it during the slow periods.
LORELAI
We'd better go. Rory has five more newspapers to deliver.
LUKE
Hope you're getting paid.
RORY
I'm not.
LORELAI and RORY leave. LUKE watches them walk towards MISS PATTY'S. From the opposite direction NICOLE LEAHY comes around in front of the windows and enters the diner.
NICOLE LEAHY
Hey.
LUKE
Hey.
CREDITS
ACT ONE
INT. YALE CLASS ROOM - DAY
RORY enters. A boy slightly older than her, DOYLE, is sitting at the head of a table working on a laptop.
RORY
Hi. You wanted to see me?
DOYLE looks up.
DOYLE
Rory, great. I had hoped you got my message.
RORY
Yeah, it took me a few minutes to decode my roommate's sloppy writing but I got it.
DOYLE
Good, I want to talk about your writing. Have a seat.
RORY sits down.
RORY
My writing?
DOYLE
Yes. Rory, your writing is great, as far as format and technical aspects go, but it's dull.
RORY
It's dull?
DOYLE
You never seem to show any opinions or spark. There's nothing to make the reader care about what your writing.
RORY
I just thought I should present the facts and let the reader form their own opinion.
DOYLE
Sometimes, that's true. However, it's also great when you have an opinion. I want to get you more comfortable with that style of writing, so I'm assigning you to tonight's ballet. It's at 8 o'clock.
DOYLE hands her a flier.
DOYLE
There's all the information you need.
RORY looks at the flier.
RORY
What kind of article?
DOYLE
A review. I want you to critique the show, good and bad, show an opinion, did you love something, hate something, what was your over all thoughts on the show? I want to put it in the next issue, so I need it tomorrow morning.
RORY
Oh, wow. Okay. I guess I'd better get going and do some reading up.
DOYLE
I guess so. Good luck, Rory.
INT. LORELAI'S LIVING ROOM - DAY - MUSIC: SAM PHILLIPS CUE
LORELAI enters and goes to the answering machine, she hits a button. The machine beeps.
JASON STILES (ON MACHINE)
Lorelai, you never got back to me yesterday, so I was hoping to catch you to see about dinner tonight. Give me a call.
The machine beeps.
SOOKIE (ON MACHINE)
Lorelai, I just talked to Natalie, she wants to get together to show us some new paint samples. This is so exciting. Talk to you later sweetie.
The machine beeps.
JASON (ON MACHINE)
It's me again, I guess we won't be having dinner tonight. Maybe tomorrow? Give me a call, please. I hope you're not avoiding me.
The machine beeps. Lorelai sighs and picks up the phone off of the stand. She dials.
LORELAI
Hey Sookie. Yeah, I got your message. Yeah, it is exciting. No, that's not why I called. I don't know what to do about Jason, he left two messages on my machine today. I am not avoiding him. Look, I really need advice, not a lecture. Okay. Yeah, I'm sorry. Okay. Maybe. Thanks Sookie. Yeah, I'll call Natalie. Bye.
LORELAI hangs up.
INT. LANE'S ROOM - DAY
LANE KIM is sitting at her desk studying. MRS. KIM knocks and enters.
MRS. KIM
Lane.
LANE KIM
Yes, mama?
MRS. KIM
I have something for you to give to David.
LANE
He's in California, mama.
MRS. KIM
I know, you can send it to him.
LANE
Oh, okay. What is it, mama?
MRS. KIM pulls a "marriage jug" out of a bag. It is a jug shaped piece of pottery with two spouted holes to drink from. This particular one is green.
LANE
What is it?
MRS. KIM
It's a marriage jug.
LANE
A marriage jug? What's that?
MRS. KIM
It's used in some marital ceremonies. Your cousin Si had one when she married Jee.
LANE
Oh, right, Si and Jee, I remember now. The two spouts are to drink from. But why would Dave need one?
MRS. KIM
He's in college now, he's old enough to begin thinking of marriage.
LANE
Oh.
MRS. KIM hands LANE the marriage jug.
MRS. KIM
Here, you hold, I'll go find a box for you to use.
MRS. KIM leaves. LANE looks at the marriage jug with sadness and confusion.
INT. RORY'S DORM - NIGHT
RORY enters. PARIS GELLAR is sitting on the couch watching CNN and writing in a notebook. She looks up when RORY comes in.
PARIS GELLAR
Hey, where have you been?
RORY
I was at a ballet, Doyle made me go for an article.
PARIS
Really?
RORY
Yeah, he thinks my articles are dull, and that I need to have and show my opinions.
PARIS
Well, how did you like the ballet?
RORY
It sucked.
PARIS
Well then write that.
RORY
That's mean, though.
PARIS
It's the truth isn't it?
RORY
Well, no, it's an opinion.
PARIS
But it's a truthful opinion. Wouldn't you rather be honest than write an article that could get you in trouble and waste a bunch of peoples time?
RORY
I guess.
PARIS
Good, go write.
RORY
Yes, boss.
RORY goes into her and PARIS' room. She opens the sits at her desk where her ibook is already on. She stares at it tapping her fingernails on the desk. After a moment she gets her phone and dials.
LORELAI (ON PHONE)
Hello, you've reached Lorelai's pants. Leave a message after the tone. Beep.
RORY
Mom, it's me.
LORELAI (ON PHONE)
Hey sweetie.
RORY
You know, your fake machine doesn't fool everyone.
BEGIN INTERCUT WITH LORELAI IN DOOSE'S MARKET
LORELAI
That's not true! It fooled Kirk just yesterday.
RORY
Kirk doesn't count. He was fooled by our real machine.
LORELAI
Oh, right. So what's up?
RORY
Well, Doyle told me my articles are dull.
LORELAI
No!
RORY
Yes, he said I express no opinions.
LORELAI
Sorry babe.
RORY
He made me go to the ballet, I have to write a review.
LORELAI
Ouch. So what are you going to do?
RORY
Well he wants an opinionated article, and Paris thinks I should be honest about what I thought of the show.
LORELAI
Which is?
RORY
It sucked.
LORELAI
Okay. So, write an article reviewing the show, and tell about the good stuff and the bad stuff. There was good stuff right?
RORY
Yeah, the sets were pretty, and the music was great.
LORELAI
Well, tell the truth.
RORY
I guess sometimes you've got to make an enemy.
LORELAI
That's my girl.
RORY
Thanks, mom. I have to go write, Doyle wants it first thing in the morning.
LORELAI
Okay honey, bye.
They hang up and RORY goes back to her desk. She begins typing.
END ACT ONE
ACT TWO
INT. YALE HALLWAY - DAY - MUSIC: SAM PHILLIPS CUE
A group of girls are gathered. They all have newspapers, one girl(GIRL IN HALLWAY) is reading aloud.
GIRL IN HALLWAY
I had to grit my teeth and bear it. I glanced at my watch thinking to myself, 'another hour of this?' Though the sets we beautifully done. Good job to the crew. The dancing was horrendous.
The girls giggle.
INT. GILMORE HALLWAY - DAY
A doorbell rings. The MAID appears and answers the door. JASON is there.
MAID
Mr. Stiles, do come in. May I tell Mr. Gilmore you're here?
JASON
Actually, I'd like to see Emily.
MAID
One moment.
The MAID walks away. A moment later EMILY GILMORE enters the hallway.
EMILY GILMORE
Jason?
JASON
Hello, Emily.
EMILY
What can I do for you?
JASON
First, I came to apologize about the party incident.
EMILY
Apology accepted.
JASON
I was wondering if I could perhaps join you and Richard for dinner some night to make up for it. I know it won't completely make up for it, but it's a start. Perhaps one of your famed Friday night dinners?
EMILY
Really?
JASON
Oh yes, Richard speaks so highly of Rory, I'd love to meet her myself.
EMILY
Well, how about this Friday?
JASON
Fantastic! What time should I be here?
EMILY
Dinner is served at seven sharp.
JASON
I will see you then.
EMILY
I look forward to it. You like lamb don't you?
JASON
Yes, I do, infact it's one of my favorites.
EMILY
Good. See you Friday.
JASON
You as well, Emily.
JASON leaves, EMILY closes the door behind him and looks thoughtful.
EXT. DRAGONFLY INN - DAY
LORELAI is sitting at a picnic table looking at a piece of paper with TOM.
LORELAI
So this is the total estimate?
TOM
Yes.
LORELAI
I have to admit it's a good deal more than I thought it would be. Do we really need this?
She points at something on the paper.
TOM
Well, that depends.
LORELAI
On what?
TOM
Have you already bought your horses?
LORELAI
No.
TOM
Well then no, you don't really need that. What we could do is stabilize the structure and then when you're ready to spend the rest of the money we can turn it into a stable.
LORELAI
But, isn't that stabilizing?
TOM
I mean just making it so the basic structure won't fall down.
LORELAI
Oh, well what would it be?
TOM
Pretty much just a barn. We could come in later and build the stalls for the horses.
LORELAI
How much would that save me?
TOM
Well, I'd have to recalculate it.
LORELAI
Okay, why don't you do that?
TOM
Sure thing.
TOM walks away and LANE approaches.
LORELAI
Hey Lane, what's going on?
LANE
Is Rory here?
LORELAI
Nope, I don't expect her until Friday. Something wrong?
LANE
I don't know, maybe.
LORELAI
You know, you can talk to me Lane.
LANE
My mom gave me a marriage jug to send to Dave.
LORELAI
A marriage jug?
LANE
It's a piece of pottery with two spouts to drink from used in some marriage ceremonies.
LORELAI
Oh, well why would she do that?
LANE
She told me that since Dave is in college now, he's old enough to begin considering marriage.
LORELAI
Wow.
LANE
Right. I don't know what to think! Is she trying to insinuate he's going to find someone else? Or maybe she wants him to ask me?
LORELAI
I don't know.
LANE
And that's not even the point, the point is, how will Dave take it? We're not ready for marriage. What if he is, but I'm not? What if I am, but he's not? What if we both are but he doesn't love me anymore!
LORELAI
Whoa, easy Lane.
LANE
What do I do?
LORELAI
Well you could not send it to him.
LANE
That's a great idea.
LORELAI
But then when he calls you and talks to your mom she'll think he's rude for not thanking her for the marriage jug he never got. Or he'll think it's weird she's asking about it when you never sent it. Maybe he'll even think you don't want to get married, which could make him wonder if you still love him.
LANE
Great. So that's out.
LORELAI
You could send it to him and just wait and see what happens.
LANE
I guess I have a lot to think about.
LORELAI
I guess you do.
LANE
Thanks Lorelai.
LORELAI
You're welcome, sweetie.
EXT. YALE COURTYARD - DAY
RORY approaches her study tree. The CUTE GUY is there. He's sitting reading Yale's newspaper.
RORY
Hi.
RORY sits down. When he doesn't respond she glances at him and then opens her book. He looks up and turns to her.
CUTE GUY
Hi. Sorry about that, I was reading this great review in the newspaper, it's very funny.
RORY
Oh? What one?
CUTE GUY
The ballet. It's by Rory Gilmore.
RORY
Uh, that's me. I mean, I'm Rory Gilmore. I wrote it.
CUTE GUY
Well, then, excellent job Rory.
RORY
Thank you. My name's actually Lorelai, I'm named after my mother, but my friends call me Rory. It helps lessen the confusion.
CUTE GUY
I see.
RORY
What's your name?
CUTE GUY
My name is Benedict. However anyone not a relative or over forty calls me Ben.
RORY
Can I call you Ben?
BEN
I insist you do actually.
RORY
Okay then, Ben.
BEN
Oh please, no cutesy rhymes.
They laugh.
END ACT TWO
ACT THREE
INT. YALE DINING HALL - DAY
Some BOYS are sitting at a table in the dining hall. They all have newspapers and are reading.
BOY 1
Though the sets we beautifully done. Good job to the crew. The dancing was horrendous. The cast seemed to be half asleep, sloppily executing their steps.
The boys laugh.
BOY 2
The lead female had all the grace of a drunken dockworker.
The boys laugh again.
BOY 3
Oh, I got one.
A girl, SANDRA, starts walking by.
BOY 3
By the girl's third leap I was already counting the seconds until intermission, maybe the caffeine in a coffee would be enough to keep me up for the rest of the show. My head bobs and I correct myself, three coffees.
The boys laugh.
SANDRA
What are you reading?
BOY 3
A review of the ballet. It's in the newspaper.
SANDRA
Oh. Can I see it?
BOY 2
Here, I'm done with my copy.
He hands her the paper and she accepts it.
SANDRA
Thanks.
She stalks away.
INT. NEWSPAPER ROOM - DAY
DOYLE is sitting reading the newspaper. RORY walks in.
RORY
What did you think?
DOYLE
It was great. You did a great job.
RORY
It's not to mean.
DOYLE
No, it's honest. People are loving it. We already sold half of our printing, and everywhere I go I see people reading it.
RORY
So it's good?
DOYLE
It's good. You've got it in you Rory, I just had to bring it out.
INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY
LUKE and NICOLE LEAHY are sitting at the counter. LORELAI comes in. She walks up to the counter and sits down. She then spots NICOLE and is startled.
LORELAI
Nicole. Hi.
NICOLE
Hello, Lorelai.
LORELAI
Luke can I get some coffee? So, finalizing the divorce?
NICOLE
Not exactly.
LUKE sets a coffee cup in front of LORELAI and fills it.
LORELAI
So what exactly?
NICOLE and LUKE exchange a look.
LUKE
Nicole and I put the divorce on hold.
LORELAI
Why? Is something wrong?
NICOLE
We're seeing each other again.
LORELAI
Oh. Oh, wow. Congratulations I guess? I really don't know what to say.
NICOLE
Yeah, I can imagine this situation doesn't come up often.
LORELAI
I wonder if Hallmark even makes a card for it, you know, "You were getting divorced, but now your not! Yay. At least I don't have to take back my gift. Happy Marriage," or something.
NICOLE
You could always pitch it, make a lot of money.
LUKE sets some papers in front of LORELAI
LORELAI
What is this?
LUKE
Your messages, I thought I told you to stop having people call for you here Lorelai.
LORELAI
I don't tell them to, they just do.
She picks up a paper and looks at it.
LORELAI
Oh, that explains it.
LUKE
What.
LORELAI
They're all from Jason.
LUKE
Who's Jason?
LORELAI
My dad's business partner.
LUKE
Oh, so you're avoiding him because of the connection to your parents.
LORELAI
No, I'm not avoiding him. Even if I was it wouldn't be that.
NICOLE
Then why is he looking for you?
LORELAI
Because I never called him back.
LUKE
So you're avoiding him.
LORELAI
Fine, I'm avoiding him. But not because of my parents. It's because he asked me out to dinner.
NICOLE
And you don't want to go?
LORELAI
I don't know.
LUKE
Make up your mind either way and call him back.
EXT. YALE COURTYARD - DAY
RORY is walking down a path. SANDRA approaches from the opposite direction. SANDRA stops RORY.
SANDRA
Are you Rory Gilmore?
RORY
Uh, yes, why? Who are you?
SANDRA
I'm Sandra, the ballerina you insulted in your little article.
SANDRA slams her copy of the newspaper against RORY'S chest. Students nearby stop and watch.
RORY
Oh.
SANDRA
Oh, is right. What right do you have to say those kind of things? Do you know anything about ballet?
RORY
Well, no not really.
SANDRA
I thought so. You had no right to write such a terrible review of my show.
RORY
Sorry, but it's kind of my job.
SANDRA
You called me a hippo!
RORY
I gave your ballet an honest review. I'm sure there are other people who agree with me! There were a few things I did like, too bad if one of the things I didn't like happened to be you. It just means you have to work harder. If you can't take the constructive criticism you need to grow up.
RORY walks away. SANDRA watches her, arms crossed, angry, yet thoughtful
EXT. YALE COURTYARD - DAY
RORY arrives at her study tree. BEN is there.
BEN
Hey, how's it going?
RORY
Fine considering I was just accosted by Sandra, the ballerina from my review, in front of half the school.
BEN
Really?
RORY
Yeah, she was mad I gave her ballet a bad review. It's not even her ballet. It's just a ballet she was in.
BEN
So calling her a hippo and saying she had the grace of a drunken dockworker had nothing to do with it?
RORY
Well maybe, but still it was my honest opinion.
BEN
So what'd you do?
RORY
Told her too bad, it means she just needs to work harder and if she can't take the constructive criticism she needs to grow up.
BEN
Well good for you.
RORY sits and opens her bag. She pulls out some cookies.
RORY
I brought some cookies, want some?
BEN
Sure.
BEN takes a cookie from her and they sit under the tree together eating their cookies and reading their textbooks.
END ACT THREE
ACT FOUR
EXT. GILMORE HOUSE - NIGHT
RORY pulls in the drive in her Prius. She is just getting out when LORELAI pulls in behind her. RORY walks over to her mom.
LORELAI
Hey honey, how did the article go?
RORY hands her a copy of the paper. LORELAI opens it and tries to read it under the light from the porch.
LORELAI
Wow, this is kind of harsh.
RORY shrugs.
RORY
I just told the truth.
LORELAI
What did people say?
RORY
Well apparently it was all the buzz on campus. I know that Sandra, the ballerina didn't like it. She even confronted me in public. I didn't let it bother me though, and told her I was just being honest. Aside from that I don't really know much about how people felt about it. Doyle was proud. I know Paris thought it was great. Janet thought it was okay, I haven't heard Tanna's opinion yet. Marty thought it was funny. Ben thought it was good too.
RORY pushes the doorbell. LORELAI looks at RORY.
LORELAI
Ben?
RORY looks at her mother and they're both startled when the door opens. The MAID gazes out at them.
MAID
Mrs. Gilmore is waiting for you in the sitting room.
LORELAI
Thank you.
LORELAI and RORY walk in the door and give their coats to the MAID.
INT. GILMORE SITTING ROOM - NIGHT
LORELAI and RORY walk in and find JASON, RICHARD and EMILY sitting across from each other on sofas. EMILY looks up at their entrance.
EMILY
Ah, here they are now. Hello girls. Lorelai, I believe you know Jason. Jason, this is Lorelai's daughter Rory. Rory, this is you grandfather's new business partner Jason.
RORY
Right, I've heard about you.
JASON and RORY shake hands.
JASON
It's a pleasure you finally meet you.
EMILY
Well now that we're all here why don't we go ahead and get started.
RICHARD, EMILY, and RORY begin walking out.
RICHARD
How are you Rory?
RORY
I'm fine grandpa. What's for dinner Grandma?
EMILY
Lamb.
LORELAI and JASON trail behind.
LORELAI
What are you doing?
JASON
Going to dinner.
LORELAI
I mean, what are you doing here?
JASON
Well, you seemed to be avoiding me, so I figured what better way to find out than to come over for dinner.
LORELAI
So you came to see me?
JASON
Essentially.
LORELAI
I don't know if I should be flattered or disgusted. So I guess I'll settled for angry.
LORELAI and JASON follow everyone else into the dining room.
INT. GILMORE LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
Everyone is eating in silence. JASON clears his throat.
JASON
So, Rory, how do you like Yale?
RORY
It's good. I've met a lot of nice people.
JASON
Do you like your roommates?
RORY
Well, yes I guess. One of them is actually an old friend.
RICHARD
Really? Who?
RORY
Paris Gellar.
RICHARD
Ah yes, I remember her, is she still a pistol?
RORY
Well, at times. She got a life coach so she's not quite as high strung anymore. He's teaching her a lot about how to deal with her nerves and stress.
RICHARD
That's good.
JASON
Are you involved in any activities?
RORY
Yes, I joined the newspaper.
LORELAI
She just wrote a scathing review of a ballet there.
EMILY
Really?
RORY
Yes, everyone seemed to like it, even my editor. Well, everyone except the ballerina I should say. She was so upset that I gave her a bad review she confronted me in public.
EMILY
Oh my.
RICHARD
That must have been horribly embarrassing.
RORY
I guess it was, but I just told her I was being honest and if she couldn't handle it then too bad. I wasn't going to get myself in trouble over it.
JASON
I'd love to read the review.
RORY
I have some copies in my car. I'll bring them in before I leave.
EMILY
I hope you have one for me dear.
RORY
Of course Grandma.
EMILY
Good.
EXT. LORELAI'S HOUSE - NIGHT
LORELAI'S Jeep pulls in, with RORY'S Prius behind her. They get out of their respective cars and start walking towards the house.
LORELAI
So, you were saying something about a guy earlier. Ben or something?
RORY
Oh, right, Ben. His name is actually Benedict, but everyone calls him Ben.
LORELAI
So, how'd you meet?
RORY
He was sitting under my study tree, so we got into a fight.
They stop on the porch.
LORELAI
Interesting.
LANE comes running up just then, interrupting LORELAI.
LANE
Rory!
RORY
Lane!
LANE
I decided what to do about the marriage jug.
LORELAI
Oh, what?
RORY
What's a marriage jug?
LANE
Pottery, jug shaped with two spouts to drink from used in marital ceremonies. Mom gave me one to send to Dave.
RORY
Oh.
LORELAI
So what are you going to do?
LANE
I'm going to send it to him. I figure he'll feel the same way I do, and we can laugh about it.
LORELAI
That's very mature of you.
RORY
So want to come in?
LANE
Sure.
RORY
Good, you can tell me more about this marriage jug.
LANE and RORY walk into the house. LORELAI sighs and follows them.
END
Guest Starring:
Jackson Douglas - Jackson Melville
- David Melville
Tricia O'Kelley - Nicole Leahy
Danny Strong - Doyle
Chris Eigeman - Jason
Emily Kuroda - Mrs. Kim
- Girl in Hallway
Melissa Jones - Maid
Biff Yeager - Tom
Mike Erwin - Cute Guy/Ben(edict)
- Boy 1
- Boy 2
- Boy 3
Katherine Brunk - Sandra
