A desperate young murder suspect, Emma Briggs, takes hostages at gunpoint then mysteriously insists that she will only negotiate with one person: Richard Castle.

Ally is plagued with hallucinations of Al Green. She talks about these hallucinations with Dr. Shirley Flott, who is seeing patients while Dr. Tracy is away. Shirley has no patience…

Richard is feeling better and preparing to leave the hospital. Michel’s dog Chin Chin dies and Michel guilts Lorelai into holding his memorial at The Dragonfly. Rory has a crush…

Hoynes throws his hat in the presidential ring, and asks Josh to join his campaign; Jed’s health begins to deteriorate; Toby and Kate head the protocol negotiations with the Chinese…

The writers make an attempt to stave off late-night boredom during a mandatory overtime session. Roger throws a party as Joan and Greg host their own party. Sally has a…