John Cabrera

Lorelai and Christopher decide to postpone their Christmas celebrations until Rory is back home from London. Meanwhile, Luke asks Lorelai to write a character reference for him.

Feeling bad that her relationship with Dean has become awkward, Lorelai suggests that she and Luke go on a double date with Rory and Dean.

Rory and Dean have difficulty meeting alone because they live far apart, and Dean shares a car with his estranged wife, Lindsay.

Lorelai expects the worst from her parents when she finally tells them that she and Luke have split up.

Lorelai and her new boyfriend spend a weekend in New York, and Jess refuses to explain his black eye.

Rory is impressed when Logan takes her to an elaborate event staged by his secret society, and she participates in a thrilling, but dangerous stunt.