Gilmore Girls - Season 3 Episode 22
Those Are Strings, Pinocchio

Rory finally learns her mother cant afford to buy the Dragonfly Inn since financial aid for Yale didnt come through. She decides to take matters into her own hands with a quick visit to her grandparents right before graduation. Luke has second thoughts about a trip with Nicole after something Lorelai tells him. Jess makes silent contact with Rory after she gives her speech at Chilton.