Rory and CuteDean are stopped when they run into Paris. She comments that Rory actually came to the dance. Rory reminds Paris that she sold Rory the ticket. Paris's date introduces himself as "Jake." Rory and CuteDean introduce themselves and Paris quickly escorts Jake away from them. "Those are not friends," she tells him. He says he was being polite. "Well, don't," she admonishes.