- A few weeks ago you told me that Lane had a crush on me. Well, I have a crush on her, too. Now, I know you have very strict rules about dating and boys, but I just want you to know that I'm a good person. I don't smoke, I don't drink, I've never gotten a ticket, I'm healthy, I take care of myself, I floss. I never watch more than 30 minutes of television a night partly because I think it's a waste of time and partly because there's nothing on. I respect my parents, I do well in school, I never play video games in case they do someday prove that playing them can turn you into a serial killer. I don't drink coffee. I hate soda because the carbonation freaks me out. I'm happy to give up meat if you feel strongly about it. I don't mind wearing a tie. I enjoy playing those hymns on my guitar, and I really, really want to take your daughter to the prom
- —Dave to Mrs. Kim
Lane and Dave is a romance on Gilmore Girls, portrayed by Keiko Agena and Adam Brody.
Story[]
Dave and Lane first meet just after a town meeting, Dave approaching Lane in response to her drummer-seeking-band flyer. Their conversation immediately flows, both brilliant and with love for the art of music.[1] Rory even comments to Lorelai that she thinks 'a love song's in their future'. Not long after, Lane meets the other guys in the band and they start rehearsing at Sophie's Music, but Dave has to run interference between Lane and the band as they can't rehearse to loudly because of Mrs. Kim. Dave makes it clear to Lane he really wants her to stay in the band and Lane is quickly smitten with him, talking to Rory about him and calling him 'my Dave'. In frustration over her double life Lane dyes her hair purple to openly protest because of her growing feelings for Dave.[2]
Dating[]
The two have a great rapport and it soon becomes apparent that Dave returns Lane's feelings when he shows up at Mrs. Kim's Egg Salad Booth at the 24-Hour Dance Marathon just to see Lane.[3]
Songs[]
Trivia[]
- Keiko Agena’s favorite Dave moments on the show are when they kissed in the Thanksgiving episode, and when Dave read the entire bible in one night, for Lane[4]
Photos[]
Videos[]
Episodes[]
- Application Anxiety
- One's Got Class and the Other One Dyes
- They Shoot Gilmores, Don't They?
- A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving
- Lorelai Out Of Water
- Keg! Max!
- Say Goodnight, Gracie
Media[]
- Gilmore Girls star Keiko Agena believes Lane Kim is still 'lovelorn' over Dave Rygalski
- (ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY • JUNE 2024)
- The 'Gilmore Girls' reunion you've been waiting for: Dave + Lane!
- (COUP DE MAIN MAGAZINE • SEPTEMBER 2020)
- 'Gilmore Girls' Lane and Dave Were Meant to Be
- (BUSTLE • MAY 2015)