Leaving Franz to look after business, Kate takes Hooter Larsen and the Ritter boys into Vancouver to pick up Tim at the rehabilitation hospital. While Kate and the boys visit the Vancouver Aquarium, Robert's wallet, carrying money for a special fishing reel for Tim, disappears.

Tim Ritter has difficulty in regaining his coordination and confidence in flying after his accident. He takes out his frustrations on Robert who is keen to pick up his unofficial flying lessons where he left off.