This episode originally aired on October, 9, 2001 on The WB
The second season of Gilmore Girls starts with a bang as the town of Stars Hollow and its inhabitants get wrapped up in the whirlwind of Lorelai’s engagement to Max Medina.
Lorelai, still reeling from Max’s grand daisy-filled proposal, excitedly shares the news with Rory, who is equally elated for her mother. The engagement excitement spills over into the Independence Inn, where Sookie and Michel respond in their characteristic ways – Sookie with ecstatic glee and Michel with his typical reserved demeanor.
However, not all responses are purely celebratory. Luke, upon hearing about the engagement, struggles to hide his feelings, leading to a few awkward encounters between him and Lorelai. There’s an underlying tension, highlighting the complexity of their relationship.
In the midst of wedding preparations, the ever-intrusive Emily Gilmore learns about Lorelai’s engagement not from her daughter but from Sookie. Feeling hurt and left out, Emily confronts Lorelai about the oversight, leading to yet another tussle between mother and daughter.
On the academic front, Rory is preparing to start her new school year at Chilton, where Paris introduces her new ‘crafty’ strategy to stay ahead. Rory also confronts her feelings for Dean, navigating the uncertainties of young love.
But it’s Lorelai’s engagement that dominates the episode. While Stars Hollow is abuzz with wedding talk, Lorelai herself grapples with the realities of taking the next big step in her relationship.
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