Jonathan Spencer

Jane convinces Lisbon to take on a case as a favour to an old associate who stands accused of murder. The consultant initially thinks that animal activists are to blame for the crime, but begins to doubt his instincts when a complex web of deceit unravels.

Lorelai wakes up in bed with Christopher the morning after her argument with Luke and faces the reality of her impulsive act and her belief that the engagement is over.

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.

Lorelai and Rory plan a road trip to North Carolina to attend the wedding of Mia, the woman who took in Lorelai and Rory and served as a surrogate mother/grandmother for many years.

Rory rushes to be with Logan at the hospital after he is seriously injured during a stunt with the Life and Death Brigade.