Maj arrives at Jess' apartment on Thursday afternoon to pick Jess up for the ride to Stars Hollow. Maj's imagination has been tickled over the last decade with the thoughts of what this town is actually like since the stories she has heard from Jess have always sounded like fiction. She imagined this is like the town that Stephen King lives in. The stories she has heard over the last decade have been too perfect, too cute, they must be a cover for something sinister.
Maj hands over the keys as Jess navigates their way from Pennsylvania to Connecticut over the highways and byways. Jess is in stitches over Maj's theories of Stars Hollow, though he has to admit that some of them are compelling in a very fitting and Gothic fashion. Jess pulls into the Dragon Fly Inn parking lot in the early evening. They decide to check in before unloading the bags from the car.
Maj is actually impressed by her first impression of Stars Hollow, the Inn is quaint and beautifully decorated. The Dragonfly reminds her a bit of an Inn she once saw in a time travelling movie which only ignites additional theories on the sinister side of Stars Hollow in Maj's mind which she cannot wait to share with Jess. Michel provides Jess with adjoining rooms for him and his companion at Lorelai's request as he provides the keys and directions to Jess.
The plan is to drop off the bags and head to the diner so that Jess can make introductions. With all of the stories that Jess has told Luke over the years, Luke truly wants to meet the mysterious Maj. For all of the times that Luke has been to Philadelphia to see Jess, Maj was never available. Luke jokingly wondered if Maj was real in the vain of the beaked by a swan story that Jess is famous for. Luke is also curious since Jess has never brought anyone to Stars Hollow and is now bringing a woman with him. Luke is aware of the place of Maj in Jess' life. Luke wonders if Jess is finally in a relationship. Heaven knows, Jess has been alone long enough, he is over thirty and had never, to Luke's knowledge, been in a serious relationship. Last time Jess was home, he told Luke that he was long over Rory, Luke hopes that is true given the circumstances that Jess will likely happen to notice while he is in town.
Luke wonders where Rory is since he is still unsure if she wants to see Jess or not. Rory's emotions have been swinging like a pendulum over the last week and Luke is not quite positive where they lie in today's swing. Her car is not here so Luke is assuming the coast is clear for Jess' arrival. As far as Luke knows, Jess does not know that Rory is living upstairs and he definitely knows that Jess is unaware that Rory is expecting and showing. Luke knows the level of surprise that will instill in Jess at the time of revelation.
Luke watches Jess' arrival at the diner with a smile on his face. Jess is truly like a son to him and Luke now very much enjoys when Jess makes an appearance home. Jess opens the door of the diner allowing his companion to enter first. Luke finally gets a look at unicorn girl. Luke takes in his first impression of Maj. Luke had realized from her occupation and timeline that Maj was older than Jess. Though she looks a young for her age, Luke places Maj as being almost a decade older than Jess. She is short with brilliant bobbed red hair. Maj is pretty but not a traditional beauty. Her features are soft and her smile is warm. Luke notices from her attire that Miss Maj definitely has her own style. His first assumption is that Lorelai will love this one.
Jess shakes Luke's hand ending with a hug as he introduces Maj to Luke. Luke ushers them into a table before grabbing cups and fresh coffee. The conversation is light and comical as Luke tells Jess about the plans for the party. They talk for almost an hour before Luke has to get back to work, they will catch up in the morning with a plan for breakfast at Luke's. Jess is actually happy that he extended the trip by a couple of days. Jess decides to show Maj around and grab dinner.
Jess offers is elbow as he and Maj walk around the quaint town square as Jess offers up tidbits of previous antics and anecdotal musings. Unbeknownst to Jess, Lane has observed his stroll around town arm in arm with an unknown female companion. She will have to remember to mention this tidbit to Rory. The news of Jess walking around with this woman might as well be published on the front page of the Gazette since every one seems to have noticed and the scuttlebutt has been engaged.
Jess grabbed a couple of sandwiches and drinks from the market before heading to the bridge at the pond. As they take a seat on the bridge, Maj realizes that this is the bridge that was the center stage for so many of Jess' stories. From Luke pushing Jess into the pond through to more than a dozen Rory stories. Maj gets why Jess loves this spot. Between the trees, the scenery this is so Walden Pond, she gets Jess' attraction and attachment to this spot.
Jess dives into the sandwiches and the tales of Stars Hollow as they enjoy one of his favorite places. Jess is very aware of the passing glances and eyes upon them which is something he truly expected on this particular return. His youth made him a polarizing force in this town. Jess and Maj talk for a long while as the daylight begins to fade. They decide it may be time to head back to the Inn but not before stopping at Jess' favorite bookstore for an evening read. In his hurry to pack, Jess actually forgot to bring a book.
The pair cross the square for the stroll back to the Dragonfly chatting away as the day crosses into the night. Maj gets Jess to linger on the stroll since it has been a very long time since she as seen the stars in the night sky. Maj had almost forgotten now magical the night sky can be without the visual pollution of city lights. Tonight's sky is almost something out of a Monet painting according to Maj's summation to Jess. How could he possibly compete with a summation like that. They linger on the porch for a bit taking in the moon rise before heading in. Jess gives Maj a quick embrace and a kiss on the cheek at her door as they separate for the night.
The morning light brings a bright new day and it is only Friday so Jess mentally makes their plans for the day. He is not quite sure if today involves introducing Maj to Liz.