Franklin's best friend, Bear, is about to have a birthday and Franklin is bursting to tell everyone a secret: He snooped and found out the present Bear is getting from his mother. Soon Franklin is telling Bear's friends that Bear will be getting a Power Pal action figure for his birthday. They all decide to get Bear Power Pal accessories. What a surprise when Bear's present turns out to be a baseball glove! Franklin was wrong, he's the one who is getting a Power Pal for his own birthday, which is coming up soon. In the end, Franklin decides to give his Power Pal to Bear.