Lorelai confronts her father when she learns that he has cut business ties. Luke gives Lorelai an update on his love life.

When Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce Rory to their alumni friends, she has a realization about her boyfriend.

Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction.

Lorelai and Rory throw Emily a party. Richard and Emily recommit to their marriage. Rory tells Logan what she wants from him.

After she and her mother scramble to accommodate an unexpected visitor, Lane takes a big step in her life. Lorelai gives in to self-pity.