Reba is thrilled when the city's hottest real estate agent wants to interview her for a job, until the woman shows up unannounced for a surprise meeting.
Against her better judgment, Reba gives in to Cheyenne's pleas and hires the unemployed Van as her assistant, only to be surprised when he sells the house she has been trying to unload for weeks.
Reba takes it upon herself to keep Van sober when she suspects he has a drinking problem; Kyra and her band are invited to perform at a USO event for soldiers leaving for Iraq.
A golden opportunity arises for Lorelai and Sookie to buy another inn; Jess' long-lost father (Rob Estes) shows up in Stars Hollow and introduces himself to his son.
Cassidy is the president of a small college whose life is thrown for a loop when freshmen on the football team move into her home. Can Logan, the coach, help smooth things over?
Natalie and Eric must learn to work together after they both inherit an old, historic bakery. Natalie soon realizes that she has a chance to have it all, a business to call her own, and the true love of her life.