Gerry is not amused that mother Louisa waved his objections to another childish birthday party, which all Durrells are mobilized for, even the cool 'death ride' Leslie improvises doesn't find favor. Larry explains to her about growing up but has a harder time coping with gloomy Spiros, who basks in heart break songs being left by his wife. Despite the annual mosquito explosion, various local guests attend, exhausting Dr Petrides with casual demands for free diagnosis. Gerry makes up having been suddenly cheered up by girl fellow social rebel Galini.
—KGF Vissers