zack and douglas tries to make friends with with laney, but she ignores them and walks away. zack and douglas's sister mac (anna paquin) tells them to try again, but to learn what laney is interested in and cares about. zack and douglas go to the restaurant where laney works, and with the help of laney's friend, jesse jackson (elden henson) gets her to give them a chance. laney takes them to a small theater where she will be performing in a drama show. to embarrass him, laney has zack and douglas called on stage to perform. zack manages to make up a performance, telling a story while kicking a hacky sack which he happens to carry in his pocket, while douglas plays guitar while plays harmonica at the same time. laney is impressed, but rejects them again after he tries to charm her.