Emily: Why can't we have what you and Rory have?
Lorelai: Rory and I are different, Mom.
Emily: We're mother and daughter. You're mother and daughter. It shouldn't be that different.
Lorelai: It's completely different. It couldn't be more different.
Emily: But why?
Lorelai: I grew up in a different environment.
Emily: You mean an oppressive environment.
Emily: No, Mom, I mean a different environment. And plus, I was so young when I had Rory.
Emily: So because I waited until I was grown and married, I can't have a relationship with my daughter.
Lorelai: No.
Emily: Well, then, why?
Lorelai: Rory and I are best friends, Mom. We are best friends first and mother and daughter second. And you and I are mother and daughter always.