Arthur's music class has an upcoming recital and everyone except for Arthur is worried and practicing. Arthur is confident that he knows everything well enough, until a nightmare makes him worry that he may miss a note, and he tries to restore his confidence. Meanwhile, D.W. cannot get rid of her hiccups, despite numerous attempted remedies. Francine and Brain have a dispute over soccer practice that carries into class and through the next soccer match. Arthur and Buster resolve things between Francine and Brain with fake apology letters, before the last game of the season that will determine if they make the playoffs or not.