Eddie's teacher sends a note home for his father. It says that Eddie isn't applying himself to his potential in reading. Tom thinks it is because he reads to Eddie so much that he isn't interested at school. He thinks that the responsibility of Eddie's very own library card will inspire him. It works and now Eddie consumes himself with learning from a book. He finishes the book and his teacher says his reading is improving. When he receives a notice from the library that the book is overdue, he admits he forgot, but can't find the book. His friend Alice (Lisa Gerritsen, "My World and Welcome to It", "The Mary Tyler Moore Show") scares him into thinking he will go to jail. She says the only thing he can do is turn himself into the police. Mrs. Livingston tells him a Japanese proverb that translates to "I would not believe the first person who tells me something". Still, Eddie goes to turn himself in at the police station, but a lesson comes elsewhere.
Moral: With responsibility comes consequences- but don't be afraid of help.
Moral: With responsibility comes consequences- but don't be afraid of help.