One of the"Gilmore Girls" storylines most discussed by fansis Rory’s love life, perCosmopolitan.

Jared Padalecki plays Dean Forester, Rory’s first-ever boyfriend in the series (viaIMDb).

But, among the countless Dean and Rory moments, actor Jared Padalecki has a definitive favorite.

Jared Padalecki smiling

But Rory can’t let go of Dean.

Then he goes in for a passionate kiss.

We want Sam to be really smart.'

Dean looks surprised

Dean has settled down, married, and is a father of three (viaBustle).

Jared Padalecki posing