Doc's wife, Annie, concerned about his infrequent church attendance arranges a meeting with Father Murphy who finds the only solution is wagering his attendance in a poker game.
Doc, who plays the cello, joins a quartet for a musical production put on by his wife at their church. But he soon clashes with other performers as he is used to doing things his way.
When Doc Bogert becomes sick a younger doctor Vic Kramer fills in for him. But it gets back to Bogert that his replacement is very popular with the patients giving him a lot to think about.
Doc's grandson Michael starts having questions about where babies come from. A debate arises about whether his father Fred or mother Laurie should be the one who explains it to him.
The irascible doctor's care of a wealthy patient has an unexpected benefit when he is left a bequest. Doc and Annie begin to dream of a life a quarter of a million dollars can bring.
Doc meets up with Alvin Tucker who he used to work with. The man is now retired and Doc starts to envy his friend. But he finds out that happiness doesn't come fom wealth or possessions.