Power is out all over San Bonifacio, and it wasn't an accident. Someone blew the transformers at the switching station. Clyde Brattle's crew is about to invade Jake Spivey's mansion, but Brattle is elsewhere. Chaos unfolds across San Bonifacio, and Allegra somehow manages to stay in the middle of everything.

Jake decides to enjoy himself by playing some croquet. A plan is hatched. The class of '99 is looking ninety-fine.