Gilmore Girls

I have to say, these first two episodes back after that long break have been great in my opinion. Maybe its because I see a light at the end of the tunnel for the whole marriage debacle. Last night’s episode had huge plot lines—-

Luke got shared custody of April. This was after a nasty little hearing where Anna’s lawyer dragged out all his dirty laundry. But fought and he won. Hmm… wonder what else in his life is worth fighting for?

Paris returned! I love her. You know what, if they want to spin off a show, center it around her. I’d watch every single week. Paris is revved up for her last semster at Yale and is dragging Rory with her by making charts and plans. Rory seems less than interested. Where’s that dogged ambition she always had? I LOVED that Paris took action and helped Rory and Lucy patch things up and I’m glad that little feud is over. But where’s Marty? Is he really not coming back?

Sookie was acting bizarre. (Finally, we got to see her in more than one scene). It turns out Jackson didn’t get that vasetecomy after all so he knows she’s pregnant, she just doesn’t know it yet. When Lorelai forces Jackson to tell her what’s going on, she makes Jackson tell Sookie. Sookie freaks out and Lorelai has to calm her down. While talking about how great babies are, Sookie asks if Lorelai was thinking of having another and she says maybe.

But back at home, Chris finds Lorelai’s character reference for Luke in a drawer. Of course the letter reads beautifully, and Chris finally sees that Lorelai isn’t over Luke. He confronts her about it and she says she doesn’t still love Luke. But Chris doesn’t buy it. He accuses her of biding her time with him and simply using him as a rebound to get over Luke. Ouch. I actually felt sorry for Chris. It’s a shame neither of them figured this out before they got married in Paris. Chris stormed out.

Richard collapsed while teaching his class. Don’t worry - he doesn’t die, according to everything I’ve read. That arc should make for some great drama. We already know Luke shows up immediately and Chris is nowhere to be found.

So, is this the beginning of the end for Chris and Lorelai? Will Luke finally endear himself to Emily by being there in the Gilmore time of need? Will Lorelai finally see what a terrible mistake she made?