Feeling adventurous, they sneak out of the spa to a local restaurant. Emily is flattered when a stranger asks her to dance, but the experience leaves her feeling guilty and resentful toward Lorelai for "pushing" her. They eventually make up by stealing bathrobes from the spa.
Rory’s plan for laundry and Indian food is interrupted first by Paris , who insists on studying, and then by Jess , who brings "care package" food from Luke's. [S6E10] There's the Rub: Part 2
In this episode, the Gilmore women find themselves in unfamiliar territory—Lorelai and Emily attempt to bond at a luxury spa, while Rory tries to enjoy her first-ever solo night at home, only to have it "crashed" by multiple visitors. Key Plot Points Feeling adventurous, they sneak out of the spa
Emily tricks Lorelai into a weekend at a health spa by pretending she doesn't like them, only to reveal it’s a mother-daughter trip. Initially, Lorelai is petulant, but the two eventually bond over martinis, steak, and a shared "vicious trollop" lipstick. Rory’s plan for laundry and Indian food is
This is widely considered a turning point for Paris and Rory’s friendship, as Paris protects Rory from Dean’s anger without even being asked. 'Gilmore Girls' Season 2, Episode 16: There's the Rub
This episode marks the first appearance of the "Vicious Trollop" lipstick, which became a fan-favorite recurring joke.
The title is a reference to Hamlet's "To be, or not to be" speech: "...ay, there's the rub".