Rory is shocked to to discover that Emily has completely redecorated her dorm room without her permission. At her first Yale party, Rory finds herself trapped by twins who were instructed by Emily to find Rory and look after her. Meanwhile, Lorelai and Sookie take a job catering a kids' Lord of the Rings birthday party to make ends meet while their new inn is under construction. Finally, Richard announces that he is taking on a new business partner named Digger Stiles, who is the son of Richard's former business partner.