Lisa Ann Hadley

Dean tells Rory that he loves her; Lorelai suffers through dinner with her parents and a blind date; Luke's old flame returns to Stars Hollow.

Rory kisses Tristin at a party after fighting with Dean, and Lorelai impulsively shows up at Max's house for a night of lovemaking.

Lorelai becomes increasingly serious about Max. Luke's girl friend accuses him of being in love with Lorelai, and Rory attempts to win Dean back.

A road trip through her granddaughter's past inspires Emily to make up for the material things Rory did not have growing up.

Rory runs to her grandparents' house after discovering Lorelai and Max are dating again, and Lorelai discovers the truth behind Dean and Rory's breakup.