The kids' strategy involves various failed attempts to trick Nicole into leaving the house so they can access her computer.
The Watterson children—Gumball, Darwin, and Anais—stumble upon a mysterious letter addressed to their mother, Nicole, from a man named Daniel Lennard. Convinced this man is trying to "steal" their mother, they devise an overly complex and often failing plan to save her.
Gumball and Darwin eventually try to "befriend" the Internet, leading to a surreal sequence where they daydream about kittens for fifteen minutes before the Internet ultimately berates them for their naivety. Episode 2: "The Plan"
The character name Daniel Lennard is a reference to a real-life executive producer of the show. Detailed Credits Writers: Ben Bocquelet, Jon Foster, and James Lamont. Director: Mic Graves.