Patterson's new love life a hit on 'Gilmore Girls'

Longtime fans of the WB series "Gilmore Girls" have expressed delight that the gruff coffee shop owner Luke portrayed by actor Scott Patterson has finally started a romance with Lorelai, played by Lauren Graham.

Fans are curious about something more personal when they stop Patterson on the street.

"They want to know primarily if we're dating in real life," Patterson told reporters on Saturday, "and I always tell them we are."

Not true.

The characters' transition from friends to lovers has caused some changes on the set, however.

"Altoids," Patterson said. "A lot more Altoids."