In this story, Lena Johnson, a shy student with a stutter, faces a challenging situation when she must deliver a speech for a scholarship competition. After a tumultuous class led by an uninspiring peer, she is encouraged by Professor Williams to embrace the opportunity. Despite her fears, he offers to help her prepare. With his guidance, Lena gains confidence and delivers a heartfelt speech about overcoming fear, which ultimately leads her to victory in the debate round of the competition. The story highlights themes of personal growth, the power of support, and the importance of confronting one's fears. 

Parallel to this, a subplot follows Kendall, who learns responsibility after bullying Miley, a fellow scout. After an incident, Kendall is tasked with selling cookies for Miley as a lesson in empathy. Both narratives showcase character development and the significance of kindness and perseverance.