Stephen is given the job of collecting ingredients for the afternoon tea at Ulfstead Castle. Spencer is not impressed, as he believes he's too slow. Later, on his way back to the castle, Gordon pulls up behind him and pushes him up to the junction. Spencer is shocked, so Stephen keeps up his charade by having other engines push him.

Diesel and Hiro have very different approaches when it comes to dealing with Troublesome Trucks. Hiro prefers to be gentle and kind, while Diesel wants to show them who is boss. After an incident with some milk that Diesel spilled, he tries to get Hiro to toughen up with the trucks.