(The afore-mentioned disclaimer applies to this act as well.)

Act Three--Mental Images and Chick Flicks

LIVING ROOM OF THE DRAGONFLY

Lorelai and Rory plop down on two of the chairs. They look exhausted.

Lorelai: (rubbing her foot) Okay, my dogs are barking so loud, people in Spain can hear them and are saying 'Shut up, you mutts, por favor'.

Rory: (sighing) Yeah...you've been working so hard lately. But, I think it paid off...seems like the test run was a success.

Lorelai: Yeah, I'd say any venture of mine which results in spontaneous male nudity is pretty much a success.

Rory: Even if it's Kirk?

Lorelai: (rolling her eyes) At least, I only had to see him from behind. Poor Luke...(laughing) I can picture him trying to rescue Kirk with his eyes closed...(looks at Rory mischievously) But...you know he saw the whole enchilada.

Rory: Eww..poor Luke...He'll be scarred for life...Hey, you did burn Kirk's pillow, right?

Lorelai: On my to-do list.

Rory: (her turn for the mischievous look) So, speaking of Luke...how was it?

Lorelai: How was what?

Rory: (smiling) You know...

Lorelai: (faking indifference) Oh, it was okay.

Rory: You are so lying.

Lorelai: (smiling) You're right....it was...uh...weird...but...um...really great.

Rory: Really great? Like if you had to compare it to a movie kiss....

Lorelai: Old movie or new movie?

Rory: Let's just stick with new ones. Sadly, people don't kiss today like they used to in old movies.

Lorelai: (smiling, maybe blushing a little) Well, I don't know about that.

Rory: (shocked) Are you kidding me? It was like an old movie kiss?

Lorelai: (smiling) Oh yeah.

Rory: (looks impressed) Woah, way to go, Luke! Who knew there was a Casanova under all that plaid?

Lorelai: Yeah...I can't believe it, you know, considering he didn't date much...and only had a couple relationships...I'm thinking he totally practices on the back of his hand.

Rory: Gross, Mom...but a funny mental image...

Lorelai: Thought you'd like it. So, hey, I was thinking if you wanted me to cancel my date with Luke tonight...so we could talk about, you know...That would be okay.

Rory: No way! You gotta go see if second base with him is as good as first.

Lorelai: (play hits her) Rory! Who says I'll let him get to second base?

Rory: Mom, I'll be surprised if Luke doesn't hit a home run by your third date.

Lorelai: (embarrassed) Rory...I'm not that easy. Maybe I'll play hard-to- get. Make him wait for, like, forever.

Rory: Oh, please. You've been playing 'hard-to-get' with him for years.

Lorelai: (surprised) Have not!

Rory: Have to.

Lorelai: (pensively) Okay...Maybe...a little...Anyway, how are you doing? Last night, was, uh...

Rory: (looking down) Mom...I just...I think I need to figure this out on my own. I got myself into this mess...(looking at Lorelai) and I'm sorry about everything I said.

Lorelai: It's okay. (hesitantly) Have you, um, talked to Dean?

Rory: Yeah, he came by the house earlier.

Lorelai: (surprised) He did?

Rory: Nothing happened. I told him that we shouldn't see each other until, you know, the divorce, and then he left. Anyway, I was thinking that maybe I should go to Europe with Grandma.

Lorelai: (slightly upset) Oh, why honey?...Look, you know you don't have to run away from this?

Rory: I'm not. The trip'll give me time to think things through.

Lorelai: (sighing) Okay, I guess...if you're sure...(reaching for Rory's hand) But, I'll really miss you.

Rory: I know...I'll miss you too.

Lorelai: (rolling her eyes) Well, you should probably call Emily and tell her the good news. I bet she'll be so happy that she'll do the 'cabbage patch'.

Rory: (smiling) Ha! Another great mental image.

Lorelai: (smiling) Oh yeah!

CUT TO LUKE'S DINER

Luke is wiping the counter. Kirk walks in with a group of people behind him.

Luke: Hey Kirk. Glad to see you dressed.

Kirk: Yeah, me too. (talking to the group of people and motioning toward Luke) So, everyone, this is Luke. He's the courageous man who risked life and limb to rescue me from my terrible, life-threatening ordeal.

Luke: (agitated) What the hell is this?

Kirk: Oh, it's my tour.

Luke: What tour?

Kirk: Well, I haven't settled on a name yet, but I'm considering something catchy like, 'Kirk's Krazy Night' or 'Running Through the Town Naked: Kirk's Story".

Luke: Uh huh. So why am I a part of this?

Kirk: Well, Luke you are my hero.

Luke: (annoyed) Stop calling me that!

Kirk: Uh, I think 'knight-in-shining armor' sounds a little effeminate coming from me.

Luke: Don't call me anything. Just get out!

Kirk: But...

Luke: (pointing toward the door) Go!

Kirk: (halfway out the door) All right. But, when the TV movie of the week people contact me, which actor do you want to play you? I'm thinking George Clooney.

Luke: OUT!

Luke shakes his head. The diner phone then rings. He answers it. Scene shifts back and forth from the diner to the Dragonfly front desk during the conversation.

Luke: Luke's

Lorelai: Lorelai's

Luke: (confused) What?

Lorelai: Oh, I thought we were being all possessive.

Luke: (still has no clue) Huh?

Lorelai: (rolls her eyes) Nevermind...so, sailor, we still on for tonight?

Luke: Tonight...uh...yeah...the movie.

Lorelai: Right...so I was thinking that we should probably go to Litchfield to see it.

Luke: Why?

Lorelai: Well, the library's having a double feature of Steel Magnolias and Terms of Endearment, and somehow, I don't think you wanna watch two movies where the main characters are women who chit-chat about life, and then die tragic deaths.

Luke: (half smiling) Hey, maybe I do. Maybe I have a feminine side.

Lorelai: Shirley Maclaine, Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Debra Winger...

Luke: And why are you saying these names?

Lorelai: They're just the other women you'd be sharing your evening with.

Luke: Litchfield it is.

Lorelai: (smiling) K...great. I'll meet you at the diner at seven.

Luke: I could pick you up. I mean it is a date.

Lorelai: Yeah..you could...but I want pie before we go.

Luke: Hey, what're ya doin for dinner?

Lorelai: I think Rory's inviting Lane over, and we're ordering Chinese.

Luke: I could take you to dinner.

Lorelai: Yeah, you could but...

Luke: (smiling)...you feel like Chinese.

Lorelai: Yeah...plus...I wanna spend some time with the Rormeister...you know...because of last night.

Luke: (nodding) Okay. So, I'll see ya at seven?

Lorelai: (nodding) Seven.

Luke: Alright, bye.

Lorelai: Bye Luke.

Lorelai hangs up the phone, smiles, then the scene fades to black.