 For a composition class, Greg is assigned to write about his future plans. In a case of writer s block, he composes an essay about being an architect, just like his father. Mike reads the essay and becomes convinced that Greg really has a desire to go into said occupation, unaware that Greg clearly doesn t want to. So, Greg - instead of flat out telling Mike, in fear he ll be offended - decides to showcase his ineptitude. Meanwhile, Peter and Jan decide to explore being a nurse and doctor. Peter reads a medical encyclopedia and concludes (mistakenly, of course) he s dying of some dread disease.