While Alice is out to China, Hamish finds himself saddled with a very odd carrot top awaiting her return. How will Alice's family react to her apparent suitor and all the madness he brings with him, and Hamish deal with both their feelings for Alice? Hamish, Stayne, & Lowell centric, with Hatter/Alice (as well as Hamish/Alce, Stayne/Alice, and Lowell/Margaret).