The Talent Show Tantrum
INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY
LORELAI and RORY, the mother-daughter duo, sit at their usual table at the diner, sipping coffee and going over a brochure.
LORELAI: (excited) A talent show, Rory, a talent show! Stars Hollow is finally getting its very own talent show.
RORY: (smiling) Ah, another chance for Stars Hollow craziness. So what's your talent, Mom?
LORELAI: I haven't decided yet. But let's just say I'm aiming for something that'll make people remember this show.
RORY: (teasing) Well, you could always bring back the immortal Lorelai's banana dance.
LORELAI: (laughs) No, no! That was a one-time wonder, my dear. Besides, there will be other contenders. Lane's band is playing, and I've heard Kirk is doing some kind of mime routine.
RORY: Oh, that should be interesting.
LUKE, the diner owner, approaches their table with a plate of pancakes.
LUKE: Here you go, ladies. (to Lorelai) And don't even think of joining that talent show.
LORELAI: (mock offended) Are you seriously doubting my incredible hidden talents?
LUKE: I don't know what scares me more - the fact that you think you have hidden talents, or the fact that you definitely have one.
LORELAI: (laughs) Fear not, Luke. I will make you proud. Right, Rory?
RORY: (smirking) As proud as you made him after your high school talent show.
LORELAI: (playfully) Hey, I was good! That Annie Lennox imitation was spot-on!
Luke walks away, shaking his head.
INT. CHILTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL - DAY
RORY sits in class, writing in her notebook. A beautiful yet obnoxious girl, PARIS, approaches her.
PARIS: So, Gilmore, how many extracurriculars do you have this semester? Just asking... for a friend.
RORY: (suspicious) Um, around six? Why?
PARIS: (smirking) My 'friend' was just worried you were slacking off since our college applications are due soon.
RORY: (rolls her eyes) Tell your 'friend' not to worry about me.
INT. LORELAI'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT
LORELAI is trying out different acts in front of the mirror - singing, dancing, and even attempting a magic trick.
RORY: (watching) You know, Mom, maybe you should just do a stand-up comedy routine.
LORELAI: (pauses) Stand-up comedy? Me? Do you really think I'm funny, kid?
RORY: (smirking) Well, you can't be any worse than Kirk's mime act.
LORELAI: (laughs) You've got a point there.
Suddenly, the phone rings. LORELAI answers it.
LORELAI: (surprised) Oh, hey Sookie. Wait, what? No! Are you sure?
RORY: (worried) What's wrong, Mom?
LORELAI: (panicking) The talent show is canceled.
TO BE CONTINUED
Gilmore Girls: Coffee Break Revelations
INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY
LORELAI and RORY enter the diner, deep in conversation.
LORELAI: So, if you could have a conversation with any historical figure, who would it be?
RORY: That's a tough one. Maybe Jane Austen? I mean, can you imagine discussing love and society with her?
LORELAI: (pensively) Hmm, I'd probably choose Benjamin Franklin. If he could invent the lightning rod, I bet he could create a pretty rad coffee machine.
They sit down at their usual spot.
LUKE (approaching with their regular coffees): Two coffees, comin' right up. And are we eating breakfast, or just rewriting history this morning?
RORY: (smiling) Thanks, Luke. I'll have a Belgian waffle, please.
LORELAI: (grinning) Oooh, make that two! An international feast!
LUKE: Your culinary enthusiasm never ceases to amaze me, Lorelai.
As Luke goes to place their orders, SOOKIE bursts in with news.
SOOKIE: Lorelai! Rory! You'll never believe what I just found out!
LORELAI: (sarcastically) A way to improve Luke's coffee? Because I really think Ben Franklin could be onto something there.
SOOKIE: (laughing) No, although that would be groundbreaking. I just heard from Michel that Taylor Doose - get this - has a secret child!
RORY: (surprised) Really? Taylor? That's... unexpected.
LORELAI: (grinning) I am so excited for this town meeting.
INT. STARS HOLLOW TOWN MEETING - NIGHT
MISS PATTY is leading the meeting, while TAYLOR is nervously pacing in the back. The whole town is intrigued by the gossip.
MISS PATTY: All right, quiet down, everyone! I think it's time Taylor addresses the matter at hand.
TAYLOR: (clearing his throat) Yes, well, thank you, Miss Patty. (pauses) I'm sure by now you've all heard the... rumor. (swallowing nervously) I do indeed have a... daughter. Her name is Daphne, and she's coming to stay with me for a few weeks.
The townspeople gasp and whisper.
LORELAI: (muttering to Rory) Wow, who knew Taylor had a secret life? I can't wait to meet this mysterious Daphne.
RORY: (whispering back) Same here. I wonder if she'll be anything like Taylor...
BABETTE: (interrupting) Will she be staying for our annual Stars Hollow potluck, Taylor?
TAYLOR: (nodding) Yes, Babette. She should be here in time for the potluck.
INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY (A FEW DAYS LATER)
DAPHNE, a girl in her late teens, enters the diner, looking lost. LORELAI and RORY watch with curiosity.
LORELAI: (whispering) That must be her.
RORY: (whispering back) She seems so lost. I feel bad for her.
LORELAI: (smiling) Well, then, let's do what Gilmore girls do best! Befriend and bombard her with pop culture references!
They get up and approach Daphne.
RORY: Hi, I'm Rory, and this is my mom, Lorelai. Are you Daphne, Taylor's daughter?
DAPHNE: (nervously) Yes, I am. It's nice to meet you both.
LORELAI: Welcome to Stars Hollow! Land of quirky characters and copious amounts of coffee! (grinning) Would you like to join us?
DAPHNE: (smiling) I'd love to. Thank you.
As they sit down, Luke approaches with a curious look.
LUKE: So, you must be Daphne. Welcome. (pauses) You want some coffee?
DAPHNE: (hesitantly) Actually, I... I don't like coffee.
The entire diner falls silent, shocked.
TO BE CONTINUED
A Tale of Two Pizzas
INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY
LORELAI and RORY sit at their usual table, both hidden behind morning newspapers.
LORELAI
(peeks over her paper)
Hey, Rory, what's the word of the day?
RORY
(smiling, puts down her paper)
Schadenfreude.
LORELAI
Ah, schadenfreude: the secret ingredient in my morning coffee.
RORY
(laughs)
Oh definitely, tastes way better than pumpkin spice.
LUKE enters with their breakfast plates and two cups of steaming coffee.
LUKE
(absently)
Here you go, ladies.
LORELAI
Oh, Luke? Did you add that special ingredient in my coffee today?
LUKE
(confused)
What? Pumpkin spice?
RORY
No, schadenfreude.
LUKE
(shakes his head)
Just drink your coffee, Lorelai.
Luke walks away, Lorelai and Rory chuckle.
EXT. CHILTON ACADEMY - DAY
RORY enters the school grounds holding a stack of books. PARIS approaches.
PARIS
(agitated)
Rory, I need to talk to you!
RORY
(slightly alarmed)
Oh, hey Paris. What's going on?
PARIS
(teeth gritted)
The Annual Chilton Pizza Cook-off, that's what! Can you believe it?
RORY
(coyly)
Pizza? I love pizza.
PARIS
(sighs, rolls eyes)
Ugh, this isn't about your love of pizza, Rory. The Franklin staff has been asked to participate, and guess what? You and I are partners.
RORY
(raising an eyebrow)
Oh, this should be interesting.
INT. DRAGONFLY INN - DAY
SOOKIE is in the kitchen, covered in flour. LORELAI walks in, holding a coffee cup.
LORELAI
You know, they say pizza has magical powers.
SOOKIE
(startled)
What? Who says that?
LORELAI
(smiling)
Okay, maybe just my taste buds.
SOOKIE
(suspicious)
Lorelai, why are you talking about pizza?
LORELAI
(grinning)
Rory needs our help with a Chilton pizza cook-off! You in?
SOOKIE
(excited)
A challenge? With pizza? Count me in!
TO BE CONTINUED
The Great Riverdale Quiche Adventure
INT. LUKE 'S DINER - DAY
LORELAI is sitting at the counter, looking at the local newspaper. At the counter next to her is RORY, who is reading a book.
LORELAI
(reading headline)
Wow, the town is going wild for the Riverdale Charity Quiche Cook-Off.
RORY
(smiling)
I'm kind of curious about this quiche-off myself. I mean, what kind would you make?
LORELAI
Oh, I don't know. Something decadent, like a chocolate hazelnut quiche featuring Nutella and roasted hazelnuts.
RORY
(nods)
Ooh, I'd go for a spinach and goat cheese with caramelized shallots.
LUKE walks over, finishes pouring RORY a refill of her coffee.
LUKE
(joking)
You two really need to get more involved in this town.
LORELAI
(mock indignance)
Excuse me? We are very involved in this town, thank you very much!
RORY
(agreeing)
Yes, very involved.
LUKE
(sarcastically)
Right. Are you planning on entering this quiche contest?
LORELAI
(grins)
Wow, Luke, you really want me to raise money for charity, don't you?
LUKE
(sighs)
Fine, do it for the charity. Or do it for your ego. But you're buying your own ingredients. No town funds will be wasted on Nutella.
LORELAI
(smiling)
Deal! Are you ready for this adventure, Rory?
RORY
Absolutely! Let the Great Riverdale Quiche Adventure begin.
INT. GILMORE KITCHEN - DAY
LORELAI and RORY are working on their quiches, surrounded by ingredients, dirty bowls, and various kitchen equipment.
LORELAI
(looking at her quiche)
Ugh, it looks like a brownie.
RORY
At least it's not blending in with the spinach one. I am really starting to regret adding caramelized shallots.
LORELAI
Never you mind the looks, we're doing this for charity. And ego.
RORY
Mainly the ego.
LORELAI
(predictably)
Mainly the ego!
Suddenly, the doorbell rings. LORELAI goes to answer the door to find LANE and MRS. KIM.
MRS. KIM
(concerned)
Lorelai, we heard that you and Rory are participating in the Quiche Cook-Off.
LORELAI
(confused)
How did you find out so fast?
MRS. KIM
It doesn't matter. What does matter is that your quiche must be perfect, or it will be a disgrace to Stars Hollow!
LORELAI
(exaggerated shock)
Well, we wouldn't want that now, would we?
TO BE CONTINUED
The Stars Hollow Gazette Scandal
INT. LIVING ROOM - GILMORE RESIDENCE- DAY
Rory is sitting on the couch, reading the "Stars Hollow Gazette." Lorelai walks in, looking shocked, holding another copy of the paper.
LORELAI
Rory, have you seen this?! The front page of the Stars Hollow Gazette...
RORY
(restless, sighs)
I know, another headline about a big festival this weekend. I was just looking at it...
LORELAI
(excited)
No, not that! The scandal! Taylor is being accused of using the newsletter for his own personal gain!
RORY
(surprised)
Really? Taylor? But he's always so... Taylor about his job as a town selectman.
LORELAI
(smiling)
Yeah, well, I guess he just couldn't resist a good, juicy scandal.
INT. KITCHEN - LATER THAT DAY
Lorelai and Rory are sitting at the table, discussing the scandal when Luke walks in.
LUKE
Hey. So, I heard about Taylor...
LORELAI
(disbelief)
Can you believe this? Even weird, obsessive Taylor has a dark side!
RORY
You think Dark Side Taylor wears a cape?
LORELAI
(laughs)
Or has a secret wax figure of himself.
LUKE
(shaking his head)
Well, believe it or not, I actually feel bad for the guy. This situation must be eating him up inside.
LORELAI
(serious)
You're right. We should do something. Like give him cookies or something. He loves cookies.
RORY
Dealing with the dark side through cookies. Sounds like a plan.
EXT. STREET - STARS HOLLOW - A BIT LATER
Lorelai, Rory and Luke walk through town, delivering cookies to Taylor as a gesture to show they support him. As they walk, other townspeople express their shock about the scandal.
MISS PATTY
(deeply hurt)
I just can't believe it, the man I thought I knew...
BABETTE
(whispers to Miss Patty)
And the fact that the newsletter exposed him using their own newsletter... It's so … scandalous.
INT. TAYLOR'S OFFICE - DAY
Taylor sits at his desk, looking defeated. The gang enters.
LORELAI
(trying to sound cheerful)
Hey Taylor, we brought you cookies! We figured you might need them.
TAYLOR
Thank you, Lorelai, I appreciate the thought.
(hums in distress)
But you don't really think-
RORY
(interrupts)
We don't want to make accusations, but people are starting to talk. Maybe you can clear things up?
LUKE
(gentle)
Just show them you're still the Taylor they've always known... and trusted.
TO BE CONTINUED
Gilmore Girls: A Turn of Fate
INT. LUKE'S DINER - MORNING
Lorelai and Rory sit at their usual table, both diving into stacks of pancakes while engaged in their usual rapid-fire conversation.
LORELAI: (mouth full of food) So, how's the article coming?
RORY: (excited) Oh, it's going great, I got an exclusive interview with the mayor yesterday!
LUKE approaches the table, refilling their coffee cups.
LUKE: What, no headlines about my amazing pancakes this time?
LORELAI: (grinning) Pancakes at Luke's: Heavenly Stacks that Change Your Life.
RORY: (laughing) That's a little dramatic, even for you, Mom.
Lorelai pouts, and they all share a laugh. The door swings open and the UPS GUY walks in, carrying a large box with Paris' name on it.
LORELAI: (looking at the box)Speaking of dramatic, Paris has been ordering larger and larger packages.
UPS GUY: Which one of you is Paris Geller?
RORY: That's mine, I'll take it.
Rory gets up to sign for the box and the UPS GUY leaves.
LORELAI: (curious) What does Paris have you storing these days?
RORY: (sarcastic) If I'm not mistaken, this should be the DNA test kit for her dog so she can prove his 'blue blood' pedigree.
They laugh as Rory puts the box down.
EXT. CHILTON ACADEMY - MORNING
Rory and Paris stand by their lockers discussing their latest project.
PARIS: So, are we actually going to visit the museum for extra credit?
RORY: I think it's worth it, plus it could be fun.
PARIS: (scoffs) Fun? It's a museum, Gilmore. This is about our academic futures, not fun.
RORY: (smiling) Okay, okay. Just meet me at the museum entrance tomorrow at 10am.
INT. LORELAI'S HOUSE - NIGHT
Lorelai and Luke are watching a movie and eating pizza.
LORELAI: So...I've been thinking.
LUKE: (concerned) That's rarely a good sign.
LORELAI: (smirking) I'm considering going back to college to finish my degree.
LUKE: (surprised) Really?
LORELAI: Yeah, I mean, Rory's almost done and it feels like the right time.
LUKE: (supportive) I think that's a great idea, Lorelai.
The doorbell rings, and Lorelai gets up to answer it.
CHRISTOPHER, Rory's father, stands in the doorway with a serious expression.
LORELAI: (shocked) Christopher...what are you doing here?
Christopher hesitates before breaking the news.
TO BE CONTINUED
Uncharted Stars
INT. LUKE'S DINER - MORNING
LORELAI and RORY sit at their usual spot, deep in their signature fast-paced banter.
LORELAI: (grinning) So, you're telling me that the stars just shifted from their own position?
RORY: I didn't say that. It's just an app on my phone for stargazing. But it does look like a new constellation.
LORELAI: Well, that's exciting. In the Gilmore book of astronomical events, this calls for a celebration.
RORY: (laughing) What sort of celebration?
LORELAI: (dramatic pause) A celestial feast, my dear Watson!
RORY: I'm pretty sure Watson wasn't an astronomer.
LORELAI: Fine, you can be Galileo. Happy?
RORY: (smirking) Happiest. So, what's on the menu?
LORELAI: (thinking) We could have...
LUKE approaches with two cups of coffee.
LUKE: (skeptical) What are you two going on about now?
RORY: We're discussing a new constellation that appeared in my stargazing app.
LUKE: You sure it's not a glitch?
LORELAI: Luke! Have faith in the celestial Gods! We're planning a thematic dinner party.
LUKE: (smirking) Sounds riveting.
LORELAI: Ah, the sarcasm is strong in this one.
RORY: (giggling) We were thinking of having...
INT. GILMORE HOUSE - KITCHEN - LATER
LORELAI and RORY are cooking different space-themed dishes.
LORELAI: (chopping vegetables) Astro-asparagus, rocket salad, cosmic cornbread...
RORY: (stirring a pot) Don't forget the moon pies for dessert.
LORELAI: This is going to be interstellar!
RORY: Or a disaster.
LORELAI: Have faith, young Padawan.
RORY: (smiling) We'll make it work.
INT. GILMORE HOUSE - DINING ROOM - NIGHT
The dining table is beautifully set with space-themed decorations. LORELAI, RORY, LUKE, and EMILY (Lorelai's mother) are seated.
EMILY: (looking around) Well, this is certainly...unique.
LORELAI: Thank you for coming, mother.
RORY: (smiling) We hope you'll find the food out of this world.
LUKE: (mocking) Really? You had to go there?
RORY: (laughing) Couldn't resist.
EMILY: Alright, let's see what cosmic concoctions you've whipped up.
They begin to serve themselves food.
LORELAI: (whispering to Rory) It's a success.
RORY: (whispering back) We'll see about that. TO BE CONTINUED...
Gilmore Girls: There's No Place Like Home
EXT. STARS HOLLOW - DAY
LORELAI and RORY walk down the streets of Stars Hollow, armed with coffee cups and chatting excitedly.
LORELAI
So, I tried that new yoga place this morning.
RORY
Wow, very brave of you.
LORELAI
Hey! What's that supposed to mean?
RORY
Just that, if you're not good at something, you usually pretend it doesn't exist.
LORELAI
I'm offended! But, also, accurate.
LANE approaches, panting.
LANE
Guys, wait up!
LORELAI
Whoa, Lane. What's the hurry?
LANE
Mrs. Kim organized this town-wide scavenger hunt as a marketing stunt for the antique store. It's been absolute chaos.
RORY
Sounds like fun!
LORELAI
Yeah, for Stars Hollow standards. What's the grand prize?
LANE
A lifetime supply of Mrs. Kim's famous homemade kimchi!
LORELAI
Ooh, tempting!
LANE
You're not competing?
RORY
We're staying out of this one – we'd be too good.
LANE
Anyway, I gotta run. I am not letting Kirk beat me at finding those antique buttons!
Lane rushes off.
INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY
Lorelai and Rory walk into Luke's Diner. LUKE is behind the counter, clearly irritated about something.
LORELAI
What's with the grumpy face, Luke?
LUKE
This ridiculous scavenger hunt is turning the diner into a rest station for giddy adults.
RORY
So, same as any other day?
LUKE
Very funny. Your usual orders?
LORELAI
You don't even have to ask!
Rory spots JESS sitting in a corner, reading a book.
RORY
Jess, what are you doing?
JESS
Reading.
RORY
I mean, why aren't you in the scavenger hunt? This seems like a perfect opportunity for you to show off.
JESS
You really think I'd participate in a town event? Me?
LORELAI
He has a point, Rory.
RORY
I guess.
EXT. STARS HOLLOW - DAY
Lorelai and Rory walk out of Luke's Diner to see the scavenger hunt chaos continue. BABETTE and MISS PATTY are conspiring together in one corner, KIRK is digging near the gazebo, and TAYLOR is looking through his clipboard with an evil grin.
RORY
This is actually kind of fun to watch.
LORELAI
Yes, it really brings out the best in people. Like Taylor's villain persona.
RORY
But don't you feel like we're missing out?
LORELAI
Do we really need a lifetime supply of kimchi?
RORY
No, but... sometimes I wonder if Stars Hollow is our true home.
LORELAI
Feeling a little homesick, huh?
RORY
Maybe.
They continue to watch the scavenger hunt unfold, Stars Hollow in all its quirky glory around them.
TO BE CONTINUED
Stars Hollow Secrets
INT. LUKE’S DINER - DAY
The GILMORE girls – LORELAI and RORY – sit at their favorite table, coffee cups in hand, laughing animatedly.
LORELAI
(interjecting between laughs)
Rory, I can’t believe you’ve never ridden a horse before!
RORY
(smiling)
Living in Stars Hollow for so many years, you’d think I’d have had the chance by now.
LUKE approaches the table, notepad in hand.
LUKE
(sarcastic)
What dastardly deed has been done now by the uninitiated horse rider?
LORELAI
(giggling)
My little girl has yet to experience the wonders of horseback riding. I failed as a mother, Luke!
LUKE
(rolls eyes)
The horror. So, what can I get you two today?
RORY
I’ll have the Belgian waffle and a fruit cup, please.
LORELAI
Add some bacon to that order… and give me the lumberjack breakfast, Luke.
LUKE
Bacon? Shocking.
(write the order down)
I'll get this in.
(turns to go to the kitchen)
As Luke walks away, SOOKIE comes bursting in, panting heavily.
SOOKIE
(excitedly)
Lorelai, you will never believe what I just heard!
LORELAI
Well, let's hear the latest Stars Hollow gossip.
SOOKIE
Somebody found a secret room in The Dragonfly Inn’s basement! And no, it’s not the pantry.
RORY
(getting excited)
A secret room? In our Inn?
LORELAI
(suspicious)
Sookie, have you been sneaking Jackson’s garden jalapenos again?
SOOKIE
(hand on her chest, offended)
I swear! It’s true… Michel said that the maintenance guy opened a locked door and discovered it.
LORELAI
Well, we can't let a good mystery go unexplored. Let's finish up breakfast and head over there!
INT. DRAGONFLY INN - BASEMENT - DAY
Lorelai, Rory, and Sookie, eyes wide with curiosity, approach the newly-discovered door with Michel and the maintenance guy standing nearby.
LORELAI
(nervously joking)
No one warned me that owning an inn would be like living in a Nancy Drew novel.
Rory carefully opens the door and the group enters the dimly lit room.
INT. SECRET ROOM - DAY
Everyone’s eyes widen as they take in the dusty, untouched room filled with antique furniture and old photos.
RORY
(taking a deep breath)
This place hasn't been touched in years. I wonder who lived here before.
MICHEL
(waving dust away)
I am no history expert, but it surely has an eerie presence.
LORELAI
(getting lost in her thoughts)
Imagine the stories these walls could tell if they could talk.
SOOKIE
(startled)
Wait...do you hear that?
The group falls silent, only to hear a faint whispering sound.
RORY
(straining to hear)
Well, now we need to get to the bottom of this. And I know just the person to ask.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The Great Art Caper
EXT. STARS HOLLOW - SQUARE - DAY
LORELAI and RORY walk and talk through the picturesque Stars Hollow square, holding coffee cups.
LORELAI
(quickly)
So, I heard that the Stars Hollow Art Walk is coming up this weekend. Should we go?
RORY
Sure, I love looking at the weird rabbit sculptures made out of pots and pans.
LORELAI
(grinning)
Who doesn't? And maybe we'll find out that Babette secretly painted a new masterpiece.
RORY
(smiling)
Probably in her cat room.
LORELAI
I have no doubt.
As they walk, KIRK approaches them, looking nervous.
KIRK
Ladies, can I have a word?
LORELAI
Is it about the art walk?
KIRK
How did you know?
RORY
Lucky guess.
KIRK
Well, I'm organizing it, and I need some help. Can you assist me with the ribbon-cutting ceremony?
LORELAI
Well, we were planning on attending as observers, not participants.
KIRK
Please, I'm desperate!
RORY
(looking at Lorelai)
We can help, right?
LORELAI
(smiling)
Fine, we'll help out. But only if there's a guarantee that we get to see the cat room masterpiece.
KIRK
Deal!
INT. DRAGONFLY INN - KITCHEN - DAY
SOOKIE is cooking, while MICHEL watches unamused with his arms crossed.
SOOKIE
I'm telling you, Michel, Jackson's fresh pumpkin purée is divine, and it's perfect for our new seasonal dessert.
MICHEL
And what if the pumpkins come to life and attack us for using their purée in our pastries?
SOOKIE
Rolling eyes)
Very funny. Well, I'm having him deliver more this afternoon. He's been experimenting in the garden again.
MICHEL
Oh, joy.
EXT. STARS HOLLOW HIGH SCHOOL - DAY
LANE and ZACH are talking in front of the school.
ZACH
So our band got a gig, and it's at the Art Walk!
LANE
(excited)
Really? That's awesome!
ZACH
Yeah, but we need to come up with a new song that's art-themed. Any ideas?
LANE
What about a ballad about the tragic life of Van Gogh?
ZACH
(smiling)
That's perfect! Let's get working on it!
CUT TO:
EXT. YALE CAMPUS - DAY
RORY is walking on campus when she bumps into PARIS.
PARIS
You know that professor who teaches the disastrous art history class?
RORY
Yeah, what about him?
PARIS
I heard he's going to be at the Stars Hollow Art Walk, critiquing the art.
RORY
Really? Oh no, that's the same day Lorelai and I are helping Kirk!
PARIS
Good luck with that, you'll need it!
CUT TO:
INT. GILMORE HOUSE - NIGHT
LORELAI and RORY are in the kitchen, working on plans for the Art Walk and talking about their days.
LORELAI
So tell me everything.
RORY
Well, Paris says Professor Davis is coming to the Art Walk. How are we going to impress him?
LORELAI
Don't worry, we are Gilmores, and to quote a wise woman, we didn't come this far to only come this far.
RORY
(frustrated)
But we're not artists!
LORELAI
(smiling)
No, we're not. But we are art enthusiasts, and that's enough.
CUT TO BLACK.
TO BE CONTINUED
Gilmore Girls: The Stars Hollow Zine
EXT. STARS HOLLOW - DAY
We begin with LORELAI and RORY walking down the streets of Stars Hollow, animatedly chatting about their day.
LORELAI
Can you believe that Taylor actually made the 'Stars Hollow Times' front page story about the sewer system overhaul?
RORY
Well, it's not every day our little town gets a 'sewer-luscious' update. Does the word even exist?
LORELAI
I would've thought a few human interest stories would have taken precedence over sewer news.
RORY
Ah, the perils of small-town journalism.
The duo continues down the street, passing LANE and ZACH, waving at them.
LORELAI
Hey Lane, Zach! Are you two out to grab more of those delicious pizza bagels?
ZACH
As much as I love those heavenly pizza-on-bagel creations, no, we're actually discussing the first issue of our Stars Hollow music zine.
LORELAI
Ooo, count me in!
RORY
I'd love to get some music recommendations too!
LANE
Well, it won't be all about music. We're trying to capture the spirit of Stars Hollow and add a sprinkle of everything.
As the foursome discusses the zine, they walk into LUKE'S DINER, and it's buzzing with activity.
INT. LUKE'S DINER - DAY
LUKE is behind the counter, flustered, while also dealing with KIRK's endless questions about obscure condiments.
LUKE
No, Kirk, we don't have 'artisan' mustard, and no, your sandwich won't be any less amazing without it!
KIRK
(food forlorn)
I can't help but feel like the perfect sandwich is just out of reach.
As Lorelai snickers, she catches Luke's eye, and they share a grin.
RORY
(to fellow zine conspirators)
I have a great idea. How about we feature something from each of the Stars Hollow shops in the zine?
ZACH
An exclusive menu item from Luke's Diner can be one of them!
LORELAI
(to Luke)
The people have spoken, Luke. Time to create your masterpiece sandwich!
The din of conversation fills the restaurant as Lorelai, Rory, Lane, and Zach, now joined by some other TOWNSFOLK, continue to brainstorm ideas for their zine, with everyone excitedly contributing.
TO BE CONTINUED
