The Kilroys #8

When Natch’s latest classroom misdeed lands him a visit from Principal Thorndyke, the tension spikes—especially when Edgar stumbles upon an old love letter in the attic, one that hints at a past romance between Thorndyke and Emma Kilroy that still carries weight decades later.

Natch Kilroy receives a postcard from Judy Farrell featuring the Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, sparking a nostalgic idea in Jackson—why not leave their own footprints in the sidewalk in front of the Sweet Tooth?

When Edgar decides to rearrange the living room furniture as a surprise for Emma, his well-intentioned plan quickly unravels—especially when he learns she’s coming home early with Mrs. Vandergold in tow. With Natch, Katie, and Emma all in the mix, the Kilroys’ home becomes a stage for one of their most chaotic domestic moments yet.

Natch Kilroy catches a fish he hopes will smooth things over with Judy's father, but when he and Jackson decide to leave it hidden in Mr. Farrell's car, their plan backfires spectacularly—the fish ripens over a week-long fishing trip with Judge Seward, turning what was meant as a friendly gesture into an odorous disaster. By the time Mr. Farrell discovers the real culprit, Natch has to make a quick escape before facing the consequences of his well-intentioned scheme.

When Moronica learns Mister Willoughby is coming to dinner, she sets out to impress—with a recipe that’s equal parts ambition and chaos. Her secret ingredient surprises everyone, turning the evening into a meal to remember (and clean up).

In "Barbershop Blues," Natch Kilroy and Jackson find themselves in trouble after a botched manicure at the local shop leaves their fathers, Edgar Kilroy and Mr. Jackson, chasing answers—and possibly justice—over a missing haircut. With Emma Kilroy, Katie Kilroy, and Mrs. Jackson caught in the middle, a quiet afternoon at the barbershop spirals into a small-town mystery that’s equal parts absurd and heartfelt.