As Jess' life returns to its rhythm of normalcy, Rory's life embarks on a journey into the abyss. She throws herself into her writing. The words flow from her fingertips providing her sufficient distraction to her growing belly. Both her mother and her grandmother took the news with the familiarity of being in this situation before. Though Rory admits to a rather epic failure to launch, she is not exactly a teen mother. Even Chris provides a sense of comfort at the news of becoming a grandfather.

When questioned, Rory holds her tongue about the likelihood of Logan being the father. Lorelai offers support though she is not quite ready to surrender to any thought of becoming a grandparent. The thought of fifty looming over her head is currently enough to draw out angst, grandmotherhood will be addressed in due course. She has a few months to adjust to those thoughts. Lorelai has her suspicions but waits for Rory to tell her in her own time and in her own words. She is all too familiar with the mile walked in these shoes.

Emily sold the Hartford mansion and now lives tucked away on Nantucket, Lorelai and Luke share Rory's childhood home as their own. As a gesture of kindness and an attempt to make Rory feel a little more settled, Luke offered up his old apartment to Rory which Rory jumped at the opportunity to have her own space even if it is above Luke's. Prompted by a mix of guilt and having not been in her life at the beginning, Chris offers up a generous allowance and healthcare to support Rory as she continues her quest to record her history. Lorelai is not thrilled with this rather coddled arrangement but she does want what is best for her child and grandchild so she holds her tongue. Luke also holds his own opinions close to the vest. He is astounded as to the turn of events in so many ways Rory and Jess have pulled a freaky Friday and switched lives.

Rory is finding the lingering irony almost impossible to ignore as she writes of her life. She compares and contrasts her mother's mistakes to her own. They followed similar but divergent paths. Rory is almost exactly twice as old as her mother was when she was pregnant; Chris knew that Lorelai was pregnant where Logan is blissfully unaware. Rory has a degree from Yale she is a grown adult. Her mother was a teenager. Rory is not sure if she should feel proud or ashamed or a mix of both. She should be ready for this, she should be settled yet her life is anything but settled.

Rory has picked up the phone so many times in the last few months. Rory has even dialed the number. She just never hit the send key. She said her goodbye to Logan. The New York Times has provided Rory with real time updates and a timeline of Logan's pending wedding. Rory has stared down the social section time and time again.

Rory's growing bump is no longer the topic of idle gossip transitioning to the joyful expectation of new life. She is not yet showing a lot but she is showing. Rory is relieved that Jess has not paid a return visit to Stars Hollow in the recent past. She so dearly wants to share her creation with Jess just not the news of her pregnancy Jess would see through her in a moment and know, he would just know. Jess was the catalyst for the book. He was the key that has released this book from being locked within her soul. Rory is almost half way done. She would love to share the draft with him but she is not ready for a reveal. Luke has promised his silence about the baby and fortunately Rory is able to easily to avoid Liz so as to keep this news away from any source who could reveal it to Jess. She is not ready to be judged by someone who means as much to her as Jess does. Rory as not yet accepted that she chose the path that led to all of this.

Rory knows that her time with Paul did not ignite with the passion to create this child. It has to be Logan. They had so many moments but that night of magic followed by the sting of goodbye is the likely moment of conception. Rory has obsessively done the math over and over again to the same conclusion. Rory has thought of telling Logan so many times. The words would be hard to say but life would be easy, Rory knows that Logan would run back to her side. Logan would lavishly provide everything. Her life would go back to the surreal world that Huntzberger money could easily afford. The dynastic plan would be complete right down to an heir. Rory knows that she could find a way back to wooing Logan's family. Rory just lacks the will to admit to the long term affair which is a fact that would take center stage looming under the bright glare of the spotlight.

Rory's days have fallen into a rhythm of mornings at the paper followed by evenings consumed by writing. With a baby coming, Rory feels the pressure of a very concise and predetermined deadline. Rory's once big world is now quite small, she is spending time with very few people. Lane is still by her side. Lane is truly enjoying Rory's journey towards motherhood. Lane's boys are now into double digits, she misses the smell and feel of a baby. She is looking forward to throwing a baby shower for Rory and all of the muss and fuss of a new baby being around. Though there is some time yet, Lane is already making plans and plying Rory with the books she read on her journey to motherhood.

On a day that she is feeling particularly low, Rory decides to call Jess. She blames her raging hormones but Jess is someone that always made her feel good and today she wants to feel good.

Jess watches Chris and Matthew debate over a potential project. Their offices have expanded from the bad old days where they were quite literally publishing in a house across from Penn. They have now moved into a building within the old Philadelphia Navy Yard. The space reminds Jess of Brooklyn. With Maj's help, they managed to land the first floor of one of the grand old buildings. Maj's connections through the firm put them on the fast track into one of the first spaces. The building is brick with soaring arched windows. The surrounding buildings house businesses and assorted galleries among its offerings. Jess truly loves coming to this space everyday. It is kitchy and cool with a historic tie that cannot be conjured or faked. The space is authentic in every way. Keeping with their tradition, the space also acts as a gallery and performance space. Chris and Mathew still live in their original space but now it is has returned to being a home.

The process of projects is something Jess has always enjoyed. The great debates are as amusing as they are informational. He has learned so much from these men. Matthew is truly Jess' mentor in teaching everything he knows about publishing. In the last ten years, they have manged to maintain the independence of a small house but with a bit of pluck and luck have grazed the New York Times Bestseller list with a few of their offerings which brings in business and adds to a solid foundation of legitimacy. Today, Chris and Matthew are heavy into the artistic debate and in rare form. Their process is unique to say the least, as they pace and argue with Jess watching them as one would watch a final at the US Open. Jess resists the urge to stand and offer "Love Love" into the conversation.

Jess can feel his phone buzz in his pocket. He pulls it out with a glance down. Jess is surprised to see Rory's number illuminated across the screen. It does not have the cosmic vibe of an emergency and he is actually in the middle of a business meeting. Jess acknowledges the call and slips the phone back into his pocket. Jess decides that he will catch up with Rory a bit later as he dives headlong into adding his own two cents into the conversation about the project. Jess' two cents rapidly becomes a buck and a half as they dive deeper into the details. The book has potential and Jess believes in this particular manuscript so he is going to joust for his windmills.