Roy and Bill accidentally break Mr Barker's garden gnome. After repairing his hat, Roy grows attached to Gnomey and decides they are now best friends. When Bill tries to return Gnomey, Roy refuses and wants Gnomey to become an O'Brien and stay with him forever. Bill gently explains why this is not possible. Roy stubbornly refuses to let Gnomey leave. But in the end, Roy says goodbye to his new best friend and brings him home to Mr Barker, who says he can visit every day.