When the recently-widowed Mrs. Meyers wins the "Expect The Unexpected Sweepstakes" she thinks everything in her life would turn around. But the prize of precious jewels comes with an unexpected catch: she must keep an ancient magical being safe, secure, and entertained for three months at her condo. Is she up to the challenge of this unique homestay program? Will she be able to deal with her abusive boss, and a condo association that is certain there's vermin running around the building? And, most importantly, what will a gnome think of Chicago deep-dish pizza?
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With the help of the Gnome's colleague, an expert in conflict resolution, Brenda finally confronts her abusive boss. But why does the mediator smell like a swamp and sound like a thug?
Ramone and His Excellency arrive from their home dimension. Will the Homestay Director cancel the program when he becomes aware of the Gnome’s injuries?
Brenda gets nervous about the upcoming visit of the Homestay Director and Mr. Gnome’s twin brother Ramone. “More gnomes, that’s all I need is more gnomes!” she moans. Will the Gnome heal in time?
Mrs. Meyers goes to the roof with the gnome to take care of a task for the condo board. While distracted by the sights, a horrible accident befalls the gnome.
Mrs. Meyers finally gets to ask the gnome some in-depth questions about his background. He shares the story about how the gnomes managed to vanquish the Trolls, a hideous race of beings who terrorized and killed gnomes for sport. The final time the Trolls showed up to ravage, the gnomes were ready with an ingenious plan.
The condo board holds a meeting as they are certain that there is vermin loose around the building. Doris, the bully of the condo, insists on a solution that terrifies Brenda.
Brenda finally goes back to work and has to deal with her abusive boss. That evening, the gnome teaches her a secret technique to access her intuition and reveal her true feelings on any subject.
After asking the gnome some questions, Mrs. Meyers is cautiously excited about the reward of fabulous jewels for being a homestay host to the small traveler. She then takes him on his first field trip. But, on the way back, Mrs. Meyers forgets something critical...
Mrs. Brenda Meyers wakes up to an unexpected visitor in her condo: a sixteen-inch gnome announcing that she has won the online “Expect the Unexpected Sweepstakes.” Is he an hallucination? Is it all a hoax?