Joey's parents are getting a divorce. This is tough for Joey to take. He refuses to admit it to himself. When he does, he is filled with anger. He blames his mother. He refuses to talk with his father. He is nasty to his friends. A rip roaring mud fight with his best buddy helps him work through his anger. He begins to accept the inevitable, helped by the realization that his parents still love him, even if they do not love each other.