Lorelai and Max's relationship begins to become more serious, but Lorelai begins to back out when she sees how much Rory likes him being a part of their lives. At Parents' Day, Lorelai tries to break up with Max, but they end up kissing while Paris watches in the doorway. In order to get the school's mind of her parents' bitter divorce, Paris exposes Max and Lorelai's relationship, much to the horror of Rory. Meanwhile, Sookie asks Jackson out.