Emily: Why would you need help up the stairs?
Lorelai: No reason. Rory, let's go. Your public awaits!
Emily: Why aren't you moving?
Lorelai: I'm comfortable, that's all.
Emily: Are you hurt?
Lorelai: I have a little back spasm. That's it. It's no big deal.
Emily: What sort of back spasm?
Lorelai: I don't know, Mom. Just a normal one.
Emily: There is nothing normal about a back spasm. The very fact that it has the word 'spasm' in it means it's not normal.