Riekie's friend was visiting her and Hendrik had to look after them, but he then asked Oom Hans, after which he again asked Wimpie and Sonja. However, a few unexpected things happen.
Maggie accidentally places Hendrik's mine captain's book about Mauritius fish on the pile of books that Riekie may use to cut out pictures for her schoolwork.
Maggie is worried. Her mother comes to visit without letting her father know that she is safe, and Ouboet shows up in the middle of the night after he and Yollie had a fight.
Yollie takes part in a haircut competition against Daryl Davies, but does something drastic with Ouboet's hair. Wimpie on the other hand is not too old for a hiding.
Maggie asks Hendrik if there is still room in the house because she knows of a 9-year-old girl whose mother has passed away. Hendrik immediately agrees that they should help the child.