Ep 3. Kill Me Now

Lorelai and Rory are both dealing with issues in their love lives. Lorelai is trying to avoid her date with the town's newest resident, a man named Rune, while Rory is struggling with her feelings for her classmate Dean.

Lorelai's avoidance tactics are comical as she tries to come up with excuses to cancel on Rune, including faking an injury and pretending to be sick. Meanwhile, Rory is trying to navigate the awkwardness of spending time with Dean while also trying to maintain their friendship.

As the episode progresses, Lorelai's date with Rune seems inevitable, and she finally agrees to meet him for coffee. However, their date doesn't go as planned, and Lorelai finds herself once again trying to come up with excuses to end the evening early.

Meanwhile, Rory decides to take a bold step and admits her feelings to Dean. However, her confession doesn't go as she had hoped, and she's left feeling embarrassed and rejected.

Throughout the episode, there's a recurring theme of communication and honesty in relationships. Lorelai realizes that she needs to be upfront with Rune about her feelings, while Rory learns that keeping her feelings bottled up inside was never going to lead to a positive outcome.

Overall, "Kill Me Now" is a light-hearted and relatable episode that explores the ups and downs of navigating relationships both romantic and platonic. The dynamic between Lorelai and Rory continues to be a highlight of the show, and the supporting characters add their own unique flair to the story.