“I’m sorry”

For the first time ever, Lorelai apologises to Rory for keeping her away from her grandparents for so many years, explaining that it suited her, and she never thought Rory might feel differently. Rory doesn’t outright say that she forgives her, but when she sees a little girl in a fancy dress at the wedding who must remain still and ladylike as the dress is so expensive, she does get a slight inkling of what her life might have been like if Emily had been more involved in it from a young age. She quietly thanks Lorelai for saving her from that, indicating that she does understand and appreciate her mother’s point of view.