Teal Redmann

Rory waits for acceptance letters from colleges; Lorelai shares a passionate kiss with ex-fiance Max and wonders if ending the engagement was the right decision.

Emily tries to reunite Christopher with his family, which leads to an angry confrontation between Rory and her father. Meanwhile, Lorelai wards off the attentions of a geeky suitor.

As Sherry goes into labour, Lorelai recalls being pregnant with Rory and the events leading up to the day she was born.

Lorelai is busy rebuilding the inn when Richard surprises her; Luke confirms his fears that Jess is skipping school to work extra shifts at the store.

Lorelai must find rooms for the guests at the Independence Inn when a fire breaks out during a meeting of the Edgar Allan Poe Society.

Lorelai is concerned because she can't afford to repair her home's termite damage. She becomes angry when Rory tells Emily about the problem, and Emily again offers Lorelai a loan.