Jim Hoffmaster

Max and Caroline can't figure out how to use the new cappuccino maker they have bought for their cupcake business, so they decide to take temporary side jobs at a local coffee house in order to learn the ways of the mystifying machine.

Jane, Cho, Rigsby and Van Pelt decide to conduct their own investigation when Lisbon is accused of murdering a child molester she arrested who was recently paroled.

Officer Cooper clashes with his new "boot" -- Gary Steele, while Lydia Adams tries to balance detective work with motherhood.

Old acquaintances Merrill Bobolit and Escobar Gallardo need the doctors' services. All are surprised to learn Matt is married and expecting a child.

Lorelai wakes up in bed with Christopher the morning after her argument with Luke and faces the reality of her impulsive act and her belief that the engagement is over.