Track season begins as Blaine and his friends meet their new track coach, who runs the animal shelter in Monfield, and is a look alike to Thomas Jefferson. He hires Blaine and the crew to work there after school.
The gang tries to uncover a mystery at "Old Lady Huggins" place. They scout the house trying to discover why lights are coming on in the basement, when no one is going in or coming out!
Polly Patterson owns the pet store in town and tries to steal Uncle ABE's heart from Coach Faye. Polly's children place an un-sportsman-like spin on track, which infuriates Blaine and Jayla.
A familiar-looking gentleman with a historical appearance joins Frank, Uncle ABE and Jeff to work on the wildlife sanctuary committee. Blaine's mother thinks she knows him too. Blaine and the guys witness a tragic event, while sitting in Frank's time machine. They now see why Blaine thought his dream was real! Was it?