Adam Hendershott

Ducky gets a new assistant, who should come in useful when the team find themselves up to their necks in an investigation involving a marine found impaled on a tree stump.

While Luke deals with the reality of having April in his life, Lorelai tries to pretend she doesn't mind the repercussions the new situation is having on their engagement.

Kirk is busy organising the forthcoming Winter Carnival, while Zach is getting jealous of Lane and her friendship with a man called Joe. Elsewhere, Logan tries to make up with Rory by providing her endless cups of coffee.

Lane and Zack's wedding is coming up and that's got to spell drama if you're a Gilmore.

Emily tells Lorelai that she'd like to get to know her future son-in-law better and asks her to invite Luke over for dinner - Lorelai purposely fails to mention that the wedding has been postponed.

Lorelai and Christopher have resumed their relationship. Although Lorelai is finding it difficult to fully commit to him, Christopher keeps coming up with romantic dates to win her over.