John Cabrera

Lorelai learns that Rory slept with her married ex-boyfriend, Dean; Luke is relieved that Lorelai wants to pursue their romantic relationship; after announcing her separation from Richard, Emily leaves for Paris.

Lorelai and her new boyfriend (Billy Burke) spend a weekend in New York; Jess refuses to explain his black eye when he shows up for dinner with Rory and her grandmother.

Lorelai agrees to go fishing with her new beau, Alex; Paris tries to have Rory impeached; Lane schemes to go to the prom with Dave.

Lorelei is stunned to hear Rory's plans for the future and turns to Richard and Emily for help, but soon realizes that Luke is the only person she can trust.

Lane's band makes its debut at a big bash, where Jess and Dean's long-standing animosity erupts into a brawl.

All of Stars Hollow turns out for Liz's (Kathleen Wilhoite) Renaissance-themed wedding; Jess walks Liz down the aisle, and Lorelai and Luke share a romantic dance, after which Luke asks Lorelai out on a date.