Frances O'Brien, devout Catholic and panic disorder sufferer, is back at the Middleton Interactive Learning Centre, but being head librarian of this outer suburban library is harder than ever.

To her absolute shock and horror, Christine goes into labor a month early. With the labor ward full, she ends up in her worst nightmare - the birthing centre.

It's the day of the National Library Awards. Frances still can't believe that Nada is nominated for Librarian of the Year. But an opportunity arises for Frances to annihilate Nada's chance for the award.