The story centers around a woman who discovers that her car has been spray-painted and reacts angrily, vowing to find and punish whoever did it. Her husband downplays the incident, suggesting it was just a kid playing a prank with stolen spray paint. Despite his calm demeanor, his wife is clearly upset and insists they call the police. As they prepare to handle the situation, there is confusion about how the incident occurred and suspicion that it might be linked to a prank orchestrated by someone named Steve, who is known for such antics.

The story combines elements of frustration, humor, and suspicion, as the couple tries to manage an unexpected situation while suspecting a friend’s involvement. Themes include the dynamics of relationships under stress and the humorous consequences of practical jokes gone wrong.