Tom and Gilly are sad because Nobody has kept his word and stayed away. He finally appears after two weeks and explains that if he leaves any longer, another ghost can steal his house. He is jealous that he does not have parents because now, since Beatrice Ellen is gone, he has no one to talk to. Meanwhile, Peter and Jane notice the children have been sad and decide to throw them a costume party. This is a great opportunity for Nobody to blend in as well as have a talk with Tom's father.