Hugo Archibald brings a vast array of exotic animal species to home and can be just really a physician. The most recent animal is really a chimpanzee. Dr. Archibald is not home too much, also Andrew feels he does not worry about him. And Lea that his wife doesn't want Jennie, also says she gets trouble. However, the kids have an instant liking to her. Jennie is exceptional in that she's learning to use and comprehend sign language. Jennie becomes an significant part Archibald family and Dr. Archibald's son, Andrew develops a close association with her. Jennie loves what Andrew does, such as comic and baseball novels. Jennie can also be there for Andrew when he along with his father disagree. Working is started by A doctor Pamela Prentiss with Jennie. She does not agree for, and can be seen to be rude to the Archibald family. Lea finds, although she instructs Jennie sign language that Jennie does not understand.