Gilmore Girls: 10 Quotes That Prove Rory And Lane Have The Best Friendship
Gilmore Girls fans love following along with Rory and Lane's close friendship, and these memorable quotes show how much they care about each other.
The friendship between Rory and Lane is a fan favorite part of Gilmore Girls. The characters are super close from a young age, growing up together in Stars Hollow and remaining in each other's lives even when Rory goes to Chilton and Yale. No matter what, these characters offer each other support, love, and advice, and even when they disagree, they understand each other.
There are many Gilmore Girls quotes that show Lane and Rory's moving and meaningful friendship, whether the characters are talking about their dating lives, their families, or the big changes that are happening in their lives.
10 Rory Talks About Mrs. Kim's Feelings About Her
"You know, it sucks that after all these years your mom still hates me."
As Lane and Rory's Gilmore Girls friendship deepens, fans know that Mrs. Kim often has a negative opinion of Rory.
While Rory wishes that this wasn't the case, the fact that she can be so real and honest with Lane about it proves how close they are. If the two weren't such good friends and if they didn't care about each other so much, Rory wouldn't feel comfortable bringing this topic up.
9 Rory And Lane Talk About Rory And Dean's Relationship
Rory: "You can live through me. But just remember that I have no idea what I'm doing."
Lane: "I'm well aware of that."
In the season 1 episode "Kiss And Tell," Rory realizes that her life is moving full speed ahead as she and Dean kiss for the first time and she realizes that her first relationship is right in front of her.
When Rory tells Lane that it's fine to become invested in the love story that she's just beginning to experience, Rory is honest about being confused about this new development. When Lane says that she can tell that Rory is confused and new to this, it's clear that the two are such close friends that Rory won't be offended or insulted by this comment.
8 Lane Tells Rory Not To Give Dean A Book
"Your hypothetical romantic present is saying that you really like him and his present is saying, 'Hey, man, let's just be friends.'"
In the season 1 episode "Forgiveness and Stuff," Rory wants to get a present for Dean, and Lane tries to convince her not to get him a book. Of course, Rory thinks that a novel is the perfect gift no matter what the situation, but Lane has a theory that it's just not that sweet or romantic.
If Rory was talking to someone who she hadn't known for years, they might shrug and say that a book is a great idea as they wouldn't want to upset her or hurt her feelings. Lane and Rory know that they won't upset each other when they're genuine and honest, so they always tell each other the truth.
7 Lane Has Feelings For Henry
"Lane, I'm sorry, but I'm totally failing to see the problem here."
Gilmore Girls fans love Lane and enjoy watching her grow up. Lane's high school relationships are a meaningful part of her life, and she cares a lot about Henry, who she meets at a party for Chilton students.
With this quote, Lane tells Rory that she's upset that her parents would love and approve of Henry as she has been rebellious up until this point. Rory is honest with Lane that this is a good problem to have and that there's nothing to worry about.
6 Lane Wants Rory To Watch Her Band Play
"Next Wednesday night, I need you. Tell me you're not busy."
A good friend will be there for someone, no matter what else is going on in their lives, and no matter how packed their schedule.
When Lane wants Rory to come see Hep Alien play a gig, she tells Rory that she hopes that she's not too busy, and Rory is happy to be there to offer support. This quote might not be the most important one in the series, but it's clear that Lane knows that she can lean on Rory when she needs her and vice versa, something that fans love.
5 Rory Supports Lane's Pregnancy
"You're going to be a great mother."
It's definitely an adjustment for Rory when Lane is pregnant with twins since they're now at such different life stages, but Rory is nothing but supportive and sweet during Lane's whole pregnancy.
When Lane is scared and nervous about being a parent, Rory tells her that she'll be a wonderful mom, which means so much to Lane. While these characters joke around a lot, they also tell each other how much they care about each other regularly.
4 Lane Notices How Rory Suffers After Her Breakup With Dean
"I so encourage this. I love you. But you've been mopey, dopey and about 12 other melancholy dwarves, for the past five weeks. And I miss the old Rory."
Rory and Dean's relationship on Gilmore Girls includes the heartbreaking, terrible season 1 breakup that makes Rory miserable as she regrets not saying that she also loves Dean.
Like a true and loyal friend, Lane recognizes how badly Rory is doing. Lane tells Rory that she knows that she's been in a lot of pain and that she supports Rory telling Dean that she loves him and trying to repair their relationship. A best friend definitely lets someone know when they need to make a change so they can be happier.
3 Lane Is Blunt With Rory During A Story
"Have you heard a word I've said?"
In the early seasons of Gilmore Girls, Lane and Rory have many special scenes where they chat about school, dating, family, and life. Their bond is always apparent, but even more so when Lane tells Rory that another student told her that she could be a cheerleader.
When Lane realizes that Rory isn't listening because she's so focused on the end of her relationship with Dean, Lane comes right out and asks Rory if she's ignoring her. Without this strong bond between the two characters, Lane might not want to be so blunt.
2 Rory Says That A Deer Hit Her Car
"I just got hit by a deer!"
Viewers remember Rory's dramatic Chilton moments, including when she misses a test, screams a lot, and then has a deer hit her car on the way back home.
When Rory calls Lane and tells her what happened, fans can tell that the two characters never judge each other and that they can talk about any topic under the sun. Rory might not want to tell someone else this as the might laugh at her as it sounds like such a silly situation, but she knows Lane will listen to her.
1 Rory Asks Lane If She Can Hide Something At Her House
"Hey, can you stash this at your house till the party? It's just favors and stuff."
One of the most memorable parts of the early seasons of Gilmore Girls is Lane hiding clothes and CDs in her bedroom floorboards and also at Lorelai and Rory's house.
When Rory asks Lane if she can hide a few things for a surprise party that she's throwing at Lane's house, it's not only funny because the tables have turned, but it also shows how comfortable Lane and Rory are with each other.