When Bruno gets fired, the maintenance of Eliot's building falls into the not-so-capable paws of Bowser. This inspires Eliot to put Bruiser in charge of the vile gang which works out all too well.
After meeting Artie's mother, Eliot catches Spring Fever. He creates an array of embarrassing romantic moments for Ace and Rosie while they attempt to rescue the mayor's secretary from the Vile gang.
When Ace learns Eliot plans to invite Artie's mom on a date, Ace announces: romance is for saps. Eliot disagrees and sets up a classic film noir to prove his point.
Artie's enthusiasm plus some fun letters, inspire Eliot to do a story with all the favorite characters, featuring Eddie as kidnap victim. The vile Gang get more chatter and advice from Eddie than they can stand.
Eliot teams up with his animation teacher to write an Ace Hart/Sam Spayed adventure. Eliot and Ace each have conflicts with their mentors, but eventually realize two things. You can teach old dogs new tricks, and the young can learn from the old.
Eliot is ill but must meet a story deadline. Much to Ace's annoyance, Eliot's creative neighbors all pitch in to help, injecting their own styles to story and animation as they take turns.
