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Emily Gilmore (Kelly Bishop) panics in anticipation of a visit from her mother-in-law, Trix (Marion Ross), who is even more concerned about matters of social distinction and propriety than Emily (if such a thing is possible!) As it turns out, Trix wants to set up a trust fund for great-granddaughter Rory (Alexis Bledel) -- but how will the conditions surrounding this fund affect the rest of the family? Meanwhile, Rory's snooty classmate Paris (Liza Weil) thinks she has won the heart of the troublesome Tristan DuGray (Chad Michael Murray)...but appearances can be very, very deceiving.