Talula78

Exactly. I would've much preferred to see Lorelai and April bonding in some way instead of using her as a plot device to break LL up. I suppose they felt the need to fabricate drama in order to keep their viewership.

onebreath

Ugh, I hate when writers do that. All we wanted was for L/L to be happy. I don't care if the writers think that's "boring" - it isn't to us fans.

Talula78

I think that’s the idea, though, that it may be fine for us shippers but it’s not the same in terms of the fandom in general.

onebreath

Maybe. I think even fans who don't invest in the romantic relationships don't want the relationship drama.

- just stand still -

I would have loved to see April and Lorelai bonding too. April looks so happy to see her at the town meeting later in this season, it's cute. so much wasted opportunity.

onebreath

Yeah, that was sweet. Lorelai clearly made a great impression on April. Love that they even hugged in that scene.

Lindsay

It was nice to see that LL scene after not having one for several episodes. Poor Luke when he learns she’s married though.

onebreath

Oh that was a tough scene when he learns that. And us as viewers knowing that Lorelai doesn't actually want to be married to Chris and is still in love with Luke, makes it all that more heartbreaking.

Lindsay

Yes, it does.

Alexa

709:

This episode was more entertaining to me than the others...

Ugh, I feel so bad for Luke seeing Lor with Chris because like, he was insecure about that when they were dating and for her to run straight to him after they broke up? Like it kinda confirmed all his worst suspicions and fears... so frustrating.

And then Luke finds out that shes taking April with her? What the heck.

I can't stand Marty! He is so weird and annoying. He finally stops being a jerk just to flirt with Rory? Gross. No BYEEEEEE.

I really cant stand Anna! She talks as if shes the only parent here! She can't make all the decisions. So annoying. Good for Luke standing up to Anna at the end of the episode! Yes! Go Luke!

Lindsay

Ugh to Anna and her shenanigans.

onebreath

Anna is the worst. Though I prefer what the season 7 writers did with her, from what I read were ASP's potential original plans to do with her, had she been there writing the season. Which was to put Luke and Anna in a relationship. Big yikes, big no. Lorelai and Chris together is bad enough without that.

Lindsay

I don't remember hearing that. Hmm.

onebreath

Yeah, I can see her doing that. She had Anna do some subtle flirting with Luke in season 6, but there was nothing like that in season 7.

Talula78

Agree. I would’ve loved to have seen them develop a relationship and rapport. Oh well.