Karl Hamann

Sydney is sent to recover an isotope, and after a brush with death, shares a passionate moment with Vaughn.

Knowing he has let too much time go by, Luke is still unable to tell Lorelai about the existence of his 12-year-old daughter, April (recurring guest star VANESSA MARANO), and he is thrown into a panic when April wants to hang out with him at the diner. When April and Lorelai both show up at the diner and begin chatting, April innocently explains that Luke is her father. Lorelai tries to be supportive, even offering to postpone the wedding date, but Luke's reaction to this idea leaves her confused and hurt. Back at Yale, Logan takes unusual steps to win Rory back, and the newspaper staff rebels against Paris' reign of terror at the Yale Daily News. Meanwhile, Stars Hollow holds its annual Winter Carnival, and Lorelai and Rory run a booth featuring their dog, Paul Anka, as a fortuneteller.

Joey Heric matches wits with Gamble when he opts to represent himself in court. Ellenor represents a heavy-set woman ridiculed by a clown.

Brian wonders if his relationship with Bridget is the right thing; Natasha asks Brian to coordinate a major presentation for Japanese clients; Adam goes out on a date with Stephanie.

Needing money, Brian takes a job at his father's real estate firm; Dave and Deena work out a unique child custody arrangement; Adam's relationship with Summer may be problematic for his professional future.