How pivotal is Christopher in Lorelai’s journey this season?
Rosenthal: Very. He’s a big part of her life and he’s a big part of Rory’s life. This past season he really showed a different side, a more patient side, a more mature side. And I feel like he’s earned their trust in a way he really hasn’t before, and he’s in their lives in a way he really hasn’t been before. Ausiello: Will they be back together romantically? Rosenthal: Certainly, given what’s happened… yeah. Absolutely. Ausiello: And I assume Anna and April will be a big part of Luke’s journey. Rosenthal: Absolutely. Those relationships will continue to intensify. Ausiello: What’s up with Richard and Emily? Rosenthal: Obviously, the Luke and Lorelai relationship will impact them. They’ve always been very conflicted about Luke and his role in Lorelai’s life. Also, Richard is going to be offered a guest lecturership at Yale, so he’ll be on campus and around Rory. Emily, as part of her DAR work, is doing a little cotillion training for young girls. She’s running her own little etiquette
