Who else would’ve been successful in convincing Rory to go back?

Do you think Lorelai’s initial plan with her paren would’ve worked?

Or when Rory showed up at their place and if Emily was there/ they waited for Emily to come back home like Richard was insisting they do? Do you think they would’ve been able to convince her to not drop out?

I think that if it wasn’t for them, it would’ve been Lane.