John Cabrera

Lorelai suggests that she and Luke double-date with Rory and Dean, but things don't quite go as planned; Emily and Richard are lonely and lost without each other, but neither wants to take the first step toward reconciliation.

Lorelai angrily confronts her father about his treatment of Jason, after Jason tells her that he and Richard are no longer in business together.

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.

Rory gets a glimpse of Dean's new life; Lorelai and Rory get swept up in Emily's wild shopping spree, then Emily admits her out-of-control spending is in retaliation against Richard's neglect.

Dean's sharing a car with his estranged wife and distant living arrangement make it difficult for him and Rory to be alone together.

Rory pays a visit to Lorelai in Stars Hollow; Zack finally asks Mrs. Kim for permission to marry Lane.