Nick and Nora Charles visit Nick's parents in Nick's hometown of Sycamore Springs. His father Bertram doesn't think much of Nick's career choice and Nora does her best to impress upon Bertram just how great a detective Nick is. This includes indicating to the press that Nick is here on a case. The town is a very peaceful and law-abiding one but Nick soon has an actual murder case on his hands.—grantss
Nick and Nora head to Nick's hometown of Sycamore Springs to spend some time with his parents. His father, a prominent local physician, was always a bit disappointed with Nick's choice of profession in particular and his lifestyle in general. With Nick's arrival however the towns folk, including several of the local criminal element, are convinced that he must be there on a case despite his protestations that he's just there for rest and relaxation. When someone is shot dead on his doorstep however, Nick finds himself working on a case whether he wants to or not.