Adrian is 13 ¾ years old, and he makes his New Year's Resolutions. But he's got a spot on his chin. He feels very bad because his parents are always arguing. His dog is ill because he ate his father's model ship. Mr Lucas, the neighbour visits Adrian's mother every day. Adrian meets a girl called Pandora and falls in love with her, but she starts going out with Nigel, his best friend. Adrian is in a group at school that helps old people, and has to visit an old man called Bert Baxter, but he isn't very nice. Mr and Mrs Lucas are getting a divorce, and Mrs Lucas leaves her husband. Adrian's father is jealous because his wife is always with Mr Lucas.