Uncle Bump, a popular children's book author, struggles with writer's block and excessive drinking. His niece Martha, a talented illustrator, wins a contest to work on his next book. However, Greg's initial enthusiasm turns into a drunken haze, and he enlists the help of a troubled youth named Danny to pretend to be his son and demonstrate the pressures of being a famous author. As Martha becomes an integral part of the project, Greg's affections shift towards her, threatening to replace his heartbreak over Tillie.
The Bride Goes Wild
Uncle Bump, a children's book author, is held back by his addiction to heavy drinking, while his wife Martha's artistic talent flourishes with her bestselling children's book.