Feeling like a novice writer because of simpleness of work, John Boy becomes thrilled when Olivia sends his book to be published. However, after he starts bragging about his book becoming published in his class, a letter from the company saying that they'll publish his book for a small price and ultimately tells the truth about his published book on a campus radio program. While this is taking place, Jason becomes "discovered" by Bobby Bigelow, a musician passing through Walton's Mountain, and is ecstatic when Bigelow tells him that the next time his is in the area, Jason has a place in the band.