Lindsey Fields

As Rory's 21st birthday approaches, both Lorelai and Rory are saddened by the fact that their ongoing estrangement will keep them from spending the day as they had planned.

Cate urges Rory to try out for the basketball team because it would have made his father proud; the sisters manage to refrain from fighting until Bridget accidentally destroys Kerry's collage honoring Paul.

After Karen's husband suffers a heart attack, there is speculation on whom she will turn to for support.