Thanks to all the stuff he's gotten from his fairies, Timmy's parents suspect that he's a shoplifter. On the same day, Cosmo and Wanda have an inspection day with Jorgen Von Strangle. Timmy must prove his innocence while his godparents prove their competence or they'll never see each other again.

Timmy's mother is desperately trying to win the annual Dimmsdale Veg-Out, but her garden looks more like a barren desert. To help his mom, Timmy wishes that her garden was "full of life."

After overhearing an out of context conversation by his parents where they'd wish that they were more like Mr. Dinkleberg and without any children, Timmy gets upset and decides to fulfill their wish by running away from home.