Alex is staying with his Uncle Hector while his parents are away on vacation. When a bad report from school reaches Uncle Hector, Alex quickly finds himself on the receiving end of some traditional home discipline.

Mr. Palaiologos is tutoring Aiden Kim in chemistry. When it becomes clear Aiden hasn’t been studying or completing homework, he quickly finds himself on the receiving end of his tutor’s hands and tools.

It is Friday afternoon and Aiden decides to start his weekend early instead of going back to school after lunch. His early weekend is short-lived, however, as Mr. Palaiologos quickly discovers Aiden is still at home and gives the truant boy a sound punishment.