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Milo Ventimiglia joins the cast as Jess Mariano, troubled 17-year-old nephew of diner owner Luke Danes (Scott Patterson). Taking it upon himself to straighten Jess out, Luke refuses help from everyone, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) included. But when certain valuable objects turn up missing, Luke begins to wonder if the surly Jess is completely and irrevocably out of control. The only person Jess seems to like is Rory (Alexis Bledel) -- who unfortunately has her own serious problems thanks to the envious and spiteful Paris Geller (Liza Weil).