Hanging out along the creekside, Truly and the Boys spot a bottle with a note in it floating down the river so of course Alvin & Billie have to try to get the bottle. A stranger is looking for Clegg - a phone call from Pearl sends Clegg into a worry.
Howard is on 24-hr "lock down" by Pearl, so his friends accept the challenge to help him escape. Barry thinks he's missing out on something because he feels contented with his life; Entwistle has too much fun with his dog.
Marina wants to get in shape; the librarian is trying to get a romantic novel study group together; Billy goes looking for the perfect place to have an old-fashioned barbecue.
Miss Davenport makes a pass at Barry and now he refuses to go back to the library; Pearl spots a personal ad in the paper and figures it's Howard setting up a meeting with Marina; Alvin decides to make Nora jealous.
Howard wants to learn to fly; Barry gets an answer to his ad looking for Merry Men, but the applicant isn't quite what he expected. Barry refuses to leave the stairs in his home.
Clegg and crew are out for their daily walk when they notice that Lenny (the Swan Man) is back in town, this time following a strange voice. Howard begins an etymology club, consisting of two members.
Howard promises to take care of Mitzi, but Pearl wont let heron the houses she spends the day at Clegg's but she won't let let the Boys stay indoors. Barry & gland find costumes for a party.