Christopher returns to make up for lost time with Rory, and Emily, elated about his return, invites both Christopher and his parents to Friday Night Dinner. But tensions between the Haydens and the Gilmores rise, resulting in a fight about Lorelai and Christopher's past. After the fight, Lorelai goes to her old room, to find Christopher on the balcony and old romances are rekindled. The next morning, Lorelai realizes she forgot about Luke and the paint, and apologizes. When Lorelai returns home, Christopher is waiting to ask Lorelai a question.