We start this episode off by discussing the ethics of tasting wedding cakes if you are already scheduled someone to make you a wedding cake, while we eat Ben and Jerry's as part of our date.  Why Max staying over reveals that Lorelai doesn't see a future between Lorelai and Max as Lorelai and to a lesser extent Rory keep him from watching Billy Jack with them. We discuss if you should put bruschetta in a broiler. Why has Max never been to Luke's and why Max should be able to read the menu in peace. Why Simon feels it is unrealistic that a town of 9000 people doesn't have stoplight.  Why doesn't Max mow the lawn? We discuss whether  a stepparent should be able to discipline a child. We have segway where wt talk about  the introduction of Fran, played by actress Linda Porter and her other roles. We reinforce out theory of Max coming from a large family. Simon defends Emily going to the drag club.  Chris and Lorelai and Lorelai calling him from her Bachelorette party. Why Max is right here about Lorelai, even though way too harsh. Lorelai's self deception about the wedding and the end of the engagement.