In Dublin, Louisa secretly steals Michael's paycheck to buy a racehorse. Her Aunt Grace shows up unexpectedly and tries to help them see the ""error of their ways"" in divorcing. Miles suspects his wife back home is having an affair with the butcher. Adding to the mix: a group of thieves trying to steal the plans for a gyroscope, a double planted in town, and an Irish wake.

In Ireland, Michael and Louisa suddenly find to their dismay that they are still legally married. Two thieves try to discover the location of a missing chalice that the townspeople want to keep hidden. Also: Miles is made producer and seeks a beagle, while a blind matchmaker plans a dance.