Hercules and Iolaus are given news that Echidna and Typhon have just had a baby monster, Obie. Meanwhile, Klepto has been thrown "out of order" by Bluth, one of Hera's men, until he can prove he is worth something. Klepto decides to pick pockets since he feels that is what he does best. He steals the proclamation of Obie's birth from Iolaus. When Klepto arrives at the den of Echidna and Typhon and manages to charm them into believing he is trustworthy and secure. After Echidna goes to take a nap and Typhon goes for a walk, he kidnaps Obie.