T.J. is milking his injuries for all he’s worth, but Luke decides that it’s time to go home after seven weeks on the Ren Faire circuit; Rory calls to apologize…

Things are still testy between Lorelai and Rory, and Rory’s refusal to discuss the Dean situation causes Lorelai anguish; Emily announces that she and Richard have separated; Sookie is ecstatic…