Ted Rooney

Hal and the boys get competitive when the local church starts to undercut them on Christmas tree prices.

After the disastrous scene at her parents' marriage recommitment ceremony, Lorelai begs Luke not to give up on their relationship.

On the eve of Sookie's wedding, Lorelai and Rory's father spend a romantic night together, and Rory is so happy to see Jess she greets him with a surprisingly passionate kiss.

When Rory neglects to tell Lorelai that she experienced her first kiss from Dean, Lorelai tries to overcome her hurt feelings and prove she's fine with their relationship.

Lorelai becomes increasingly serious about Max. Luke's girlfriend accuses him of being in love with Lorelai, and Rory attempts to win Dean back.

Lorelai impulsively calls Rory's father Christopher in the midst of her wild bachelorette party and realises that she can't marry Max.