This is the ninth of thirty Jake life lesson stories. Jake is invited to a big dress up party at his girlfriend Jean's new house. The unexpected happens. Things become very exciting for Mom and Jake. The weather and traffic change their plans. Jake and Mom have a life changing adventure. They learn about dogs and horses and meet a very different character who influences the way they both think about people now and in the future. New concepts, new ideas about friendship, information about animal behavior, mechanical knowledge, weather knowledge, rhymes and songs are all part of the great adventure. Children and adults both loved this story.