Lane gets an apartment with Zack and Brian. It only has one bedroom, so the boys will sleep in bunk beds in the living room. She goes home to get her stuff and her aunt June is there with cousin Christine, who will be helping her pack. Christine is a mini Lane who talks too fast and is really excited about Lane moving out. When she’s all packed and ready to go, Lane says goodbye to Mrs. Kim, who looks like she’s about to cry.

Luke gives Lorelai a check for the loan she was going to ask for. She wants to talk about a repayment schedule and interest and stuff, but he just wants her to take the money.

Lorelai goes to Friday night dinner and Emily says she should update her wardrobe. She and Rory both play hooky and decide to go to the mall for some window shopping. It’s fun at first, but after a while they’re just depressed about the fact that they can’t afford anything. They run into Emily and tell her they’re window shopping. She thinks that’s stupid so she makes them go shopping with her.

Emily goes through a department store buying everything she sees, including a set of ridiculous glass apples. She makes Rory get a hat and Lorelai a watch. Lorelai finally stops her and asks her what’s wrong. Emily is annoyed with Richard. She’s still upset about Pennilyn Lott and Richard’s mustache and his going to clubs with Jason. She throws a fit and Lorelai and Rory take her to the food court. They of course buy a ton of food for Emily to try. I thought they were having money problems, but this must be like fifty dollars worth of food. Emily apologizes for acting crazy. She and Lorelai have a good conversation while Rory is getting napkins. Lorelai says Emily should just talk to Richard. That night at dinner, Emily asks Richard what he thinks of the glass apples. He says he’s always liked them.

Lindsay and her mother come to the inn and bring lunch for Dean. Luke goes to the arcade one night to get change, and Dean is there playing video games. He’s apparently there every night because Lindsay’s parents are always around and he feels like he’s in the way. While he’s talking to Luke, Dean gets distracted because he’s staring out the window at Rory.

Emily: Is that how you dressed?

Lorelai: Is this a trick question?

Rory: It’s the food court.

Emily: How long has this been here?

• Original Air Date: February 24, 2004
• Where Kirk Works: Kirk is walking dogs.

Categories: Season 4
Tags: Dean, Emily and Lorelai bond, Richard-Emily problems

Posted on March 19, 2010