Fly My Kite

The son-in-law bluntly tells Grandma to pack her things and move out of the house. He claims she is broke and that the sale money is nearly spent, pressing her to abandon the home. He even schemes to have her sent to the Poor Farm, setting a dismissive and harsh tone for the day.

Grandma confronts her son-in-law about his hostile plans. The Gang bursts into action, attacking him on the spot to defend Grandma. The confrontation spirals into a chaotic brawl that drives him away for the moment.

After the altercation, the son-in-law finds a letter hinting at savings bonds and decides to check them through the bank. He hopes to prove Grandma is worthless and to seize any hidden funds. This discovery pushes him to chase the wealth himself.

The son-in-law goes to the bank and learns that Grandma's bonds are real and worth about $100,000. The revelation contradicts his claim that she is broke and drastically shifts the power balance in the household. The money suddenly becomes a central target for everyone involved.

While packing, Grandma discovers a practical way to use the bonds she thought were worthless. Chubby is flying a kite with Dickie, and Grandma suggests weighting the tail with the bonds to make it fly. This moment blends humor with a surprising turn of fortune.

The son-in-law returns, deliberately breaks Grandma's glasses, and pretends to read a letter stating the bonds are worthless. His deceit aims to strip Grandma of her newfound wealth and cement his control over the house. Grandma starts to realize the manipulation she’s facing.

Grandma tells the Gang that the bonds are actually attached to the kite’s tail. This revelation transforms the conflict into a collective effort to safeguard the money. The children rally to help Chubby keep the kite from being taken away.

Dan, initially in pursuit, lets go of the kite string and Pete seizes the opportunity, running away with the kite as if it were a game. The pursuit becomes a full-on scramble as the kids chase after them. The stakes are now tied to recovering the valuable bonds.

Dan manages to outrun the others and reaches the kite first, but the chase ends with him clinging to a nearby power pole. The perilous height raises the tension as the group weighs how to retrieve the kite without harming him.

Farina leads the younger kids in a coordinated assault from below, using rocks, mud, and electric shocks via a power control to stop Dan. The collective effort demonstrates the gang’s protective instinct toward Grandma’s wealth.

Using saws, the kids cut through the pole and push it over, sending Dan crashing into a pool of water. The dramatic topple marks a decisive turn in the struggle over the kite and the bonds.

Grandma arrives with the police to resolve the chaos. Mary Ann has retrieved the bonds, saving Grandma’s retirement from jeopardy. The group’s effort culminates in a communal victory that preserves Grandma’s financial future.