Lorelai is a little offended that no one cares about her new relationship – until it becomes a topic of heated discussion at the town meeting.

When Emily and Richard throw a party to introduce Rory to their alumni friends, she has a realization about her boyfriend.

When Christopher visits Rory at college, she rejects his attempt at reconciliation. Lorelai consoles him but doesn't tell her boyfriend where she was.

Rory offers to help Logan write an article. When Richard sees Emily talking to a man she dated, he has an explosive reaction.