While Rory (Alexis Bledel) is in Rome with her grandmother Emily (Kelly Bishop), her mother Lorelai (Lauren Graham) reluctantly relays a message from Rory to Dean (Jared Padalecki) -- a letter intercepted by Dean's jealous wife Lindsay (Arielle Kebbel). Unable to properly cope with her emotional problems, Lorelai is acting like a tyrant at the Dragonfly Inn, driving Sookie (Melissa McCarthy) and Michel (Yanic Truesdale) crazy. Meanwhile, Luke returns after a grueling experience with the Renaissance Faire; and now that Dave is gone, budding musician Lane (Keiko Agena) finds herself attracted to another member of the band. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi