Mel's sister Sophe promises to keep quiet about the locked-up dog when Howard offers relational advice, but that backfires. Meanwhile Dick proves remarkably understanding after confessions and discoveries. Alas, the family dog dies when Howerd joins his wall building at the cement mixer. Worse, after he swallowed the finally delivered heirloom ring. A visit to Howard's dad Ron and his new girl-friend proves painful and exposing in several senses.
—KGF Vissers