All Things Bright and Beautiful: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor

Jim often visits Mrs. Bond to help with her many cats. He appreciates her love for cats, because they’re often neglected or abused. Sometimes, she simply needs help retrieving a lost cat. Other times, the cats have specific ailments, like when the cat named Alfred gets something in his eye or Boris gets a bone caught in his teeth. On this visit, Tristan accompanies Jim. He enjoys the visit and realizes why Jim likes Mrs. Bond’s so much. However, Mrs. Bond doesn’t care for Tristan and insists he can’t come again.

Colonel Bosworth calls Jim about his cat Maudie. She was hit by a car and her jaw was dislocated. Bosworth urges Jim to euthanize her, but Jim suspects that Granville can help her. He anesthetizes her and drives her to Harrington. Granville deftly operates on Maudie, impressing Jim yet again. Afterward, he gives Jim a tour of the hospital and invites him to a talk at the Northern Veterinary Society. Recalling his last visit, Jim hesitates. He doesn’t want to embarrass himself in front of Zoe again. However, he eventually consents because he’s well-dressed and sober.