The Great Stink
episode #7.05 | written by Elise

TV.com Summary: Emily and Richard are delighted when Lorelai and Christopher attend Friday night dinner together as a couple. Christopher reveals that Sherry has written him a letter saying she regrets leaving their daughter, GiGi, and asking him to send GiGi to visit her in Paris. Lorelai can't believe that Chris would consider this and they get into an argument over dinner. Logan returns to town on business to acquire an internet company and pays Rory a surprise visit. Rory is thrilled, but during a dinner with Logan's colleagues, she realizes that she has no connection to his new business world, and is especially threatened by one of his beautiful co-workers. Meanwhile, Stars Hollow is plagued by a terrible odor when a train with a full load of pickles derails, and Taylor refuses to pay for the cleanup. W: Gina Fattore. D: Michael Schultz.

Elise's Comment:

I like the episode. Not as much as the last two, but it was a good episode. The season is going well.

The reunion of Rory and Logan was very sweet. I couldn't help but draw comparisons with my own life. I liked seeing them this happy. I have to admit something: I didn't understand why Rory was disapointed at the restaurant. I had assumed that Logan's coworkers would be there (unlike Rory who didn't). The jealous Rory in this episode reminded me of a (sometimes jealous) MissCoffee aka Elise. But aren't we all at some point or another?

Luke and Lorelai haven't been in contact since episode 2, as mentionned on the Forum. This means like 2 months appart, doesn't it? Has Lorelai been going to the diner? She's probably been getting coffee at the inn.

The argument between Lorelai and Christopher was a typical miscommunication. They eventually communicated well and things were fine. I'm glad he invited Lorelai to Paris. Not because I want them to be together, but because it's a good thing for Lorelai. Christopher is being serious and loyal (so far) for once. I just hope he won't disapoint her (and us!). And it's better if he's in Paris with Gigi... that girl doesn't know her mom at all.

The pickle story was typical Stars Hollow. However, I couldn't help but be reminded of the easter egg incident (in season 3 or 4). Kirk had hidden easter eggs in the town square without drawing a map and some were still hidden and rotten. Lack of imagination?

FAVOURITE SCENE: Lorelai, Christopher and Rory, in the car, listenning to "Come a little bit closer". A perfect image. A family, for once. It was nice.

If last week was an A-, this week was a B.

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[ written on October 26 2006, edited on January 12 2007 ]

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