After leaving his mom's house and on a whim, Jess pulls out his phone and texts Tess with a message that he will be in New Haven this evening asking if she would like to join him for some dinner. Jess is a little surprised as to how quickly he gets a response. Tess responds with her schedule and a suggestion of a place near campus. Jess takes it as a sign with a plan to hit up Luke for his truck. Jess just cannot bring himself to take Rory's car on a date. Jess is a little surprised that he is really not feeling much guilt at all, only an excitement that he has not felt in a long time. It is almost like butterflies.
Maj is working away in her office between client meetings on the "Camelot Conundrum", as Wendy has termed the Huztzberger case, in preparation for the fast approaching meeting with Mitchum in New York. Maj plans a luncheon with Honor as part of that preparation. Maj is and isn't surprised at the level of latitude that her partners are giving her with all things Huntzberger. Maj knows what they want, they want the whale on the books as a long term client. Maj knows that is a relatively simple ask but drama lurks in every corner with Mitchum and company. Bad habits and the manifestation of vice are a fine business model for defense and divorce attorneys. Maj remembers all to well why she put distance between her and this world. It is like a vacuum, a vortex, it sucks you in. Don't lead me to temptation, I can find the way myself... Maj smiles at the Mae West image that has popped into her head.
Honor was happy to hear from Maj, she knows her father is again pulling the strings but this should be fun. Maj suggested a bit of shopping and high tea this weekend. When mentioned over dinner, Josh was thrilled that Maj seems to be returning to their lives. In a lot of ways, Josh has missed Maj personally but there is a professional relationship there too and allies are always welcome in this profession.
Finn finally arrives at his Manhattan penthouse after a quick round of meetings upon landing in New Jersey, he sighs as he drops his travel bag onto a nearby chair. This is one of his favorite holdings since it does not have an active staff. It is quiet and comfortable and other then having it cleaned a few times a week it is a fortress of solitude. This penthouse is his post modern man cave and that is just way he likes it. His father prefers the opulence of the family estate in the Hamptons, it has always been one of his father's favorite properties. Finn acknowledges that he will have to set aside some time to see his father. As his father's health continues on in a precariously fragile state, Finn has accepted the fact that he will lose the last of his parents. His mother passed away at a tragically young age, an age that Finn is currently approaching with his next birthday.
His father is a powerful man and had the habits of a powerful man, after his mother passed, Finn's father married with both frequency and vigor. Finn's stepmothers are referred to by numbers in their line of succession, Oneski, Twoski and Threeski. At this point in time, Threeski has long ago ridden off into the sunset upon the announcement of his father coming out of the closet. His stepmother's were really just footnotes in his history, each was prenupped with a document that renders a Russian novel merely a footnote as is the tradition in the family. Finn's father did not so much come out of the closet as kick down the damn door. Finn has always thanked the heavens above and whatever divine source that would claim him as one of their own that he is an only child. He would not wish this chaos on anyone. With an internal laugh and a glance into his closet, Finn has to admit, this father always did have enviable style, in both women's and men's clothes. Finn's mind wanders to the coming out party, his father pretty much threw himself a debutante ball when he came out, complete with the accompanying requisite ball gown and pearls by Chanel. Karl himself designed the gown. All in all, it ended up being a hell of a party. To this day, a lot of the details are pretty hazy in his memory, Finn smiles as he lays down on the bed with a plan to dial up Maj for some conversation and company. Even with the experience of heavy travel, jet lag is creeping in.
Maj takes the call from Finn in her car on her way home which makes her acutely aware of the of the hour and that she is starving. The task of the day was to prepare an junior partner for their debutante ball, a high profile case that has an upcoming court date. Maj is really happy to hear from Finn as she transfers the call from her car to her cell as they continue their lively conversation in the serenity of her empty house. Maj had almost forgotten what it was like to have her house to herself. The silence actually causes her to pause in the kitchen and savor it. Finn mentions that he is New York which is a very pleasant surprise. Maj mentions her upcoming plans with Honor. Finn gets a devilish self indulgent smile on his face as he ask Maj to come to the city tonight. The offer catches Maj in a moment of whimsy as she agrees. She has to be in the city anyway, she might as well enjoy the trip. Heaven knows the last time was a blast and at this point Maj has become a packing professional. She can pack a bag for a week or a weekend in under thirty mins.
Rory is surprised to see her car in the driveway but Jess no where to be found as she and her mother arrive back in Stars Hollow. Lorelai gets a call from Michel that requires her to run to the Inn, Rory offers to go with her since she really does not feel like being alone. Rory makes the assumption that Jess must have walked over to Luke's. Rory should feel right at home in Stars Hollow but for some reason, she is longing to run back to Philadelphia.
