Annette is invited to a party at Val's home, given in honor of Moselle's house guest, Laura Rogan, who will attend Old South High with the other kids this year. Through a mix-up, Annette's escort to the party turns out to be a perpetually-hungry, smart-aleck kid named Olmstead Ware. "Steady" takes Annette to the local malt shop first, and introduces her to another country kid, soda jerk Mike Martin. Despite her shy manner and quiet voice, Annette catches the eyes of the boys at the party, annoying the snobby Laura.