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Jon and Audrey enjoy a comfortable life with their two kids until Jon confronts the consequences of his father Harry’s dementia. Harry’s condition culminates in a catastrophic accident that burns down his own house. Jon tries to shield his family from the fallout, but the disaster rattles their sense of security.

With Arlene unavailable to help, Harry and his wife Mildred move in with Jon’s family. The guest room becomes a pressure chamber for nerves and budgets as space and money become scarce. Tensions rise as expectations clash and the family wall starts to crumble.

Jon learns that his company is entangled in illegal activities, a fact he cannot disclose without revealing himself. He tries to warn others, but his concerns fall on deaf ears. The rumor mill at work begins to erode Jon’s standing and the stability of his job.

As rumors spread and the company falters, Jon loses his job and the family finances start to crumble. Audrey bears the strain, but the burden intensifies when she ultimately moves out with the kids. Jon is left to pick up the pieces in a world that suddenly feels unstable.

Harry’s dementia brings a string of hazards, including a car accident that injures Jon and threatens the children’s safety. Jon suffers injuries to his hand, foot, and even a lost testicle, underscoring how the elder’s recklessness spills into every corner of life. The risk spikes when Harry walks the kids out without warning, prompting a chilling near-disaster.

Jon’s grip on reality tightens as the family’s finances crumble and the world feels increasingly unstable. A chilling confession emerges: Mildred and Harry have discussed a plan for Jon to help them die to collect the insurance. He initially resists, but the lure of a possible escape or payoff lingers.

Arlene returns with her two adult sons, seeking shelter and a windfall from the insurance. She becomes entangled in the illicit plot, escalating the ethical mess that already surrounds Jon. Loyalties fracture as everyone aches for a way out.

Audrey comes back, hoping to repair the fractured bond and support Jon’s efforts to keep the family afloat. The reunion is tempered by the scars of recent betrayals, injuries, and financial strain. Jon’s resolve to end the dangerous plan hardens as he reconnects with those involved.

Jon tracks down Arlene, Harry, and Mildred with renewed determination to stop their plan, even at personal risk. The moral hazard intensifies as he weighs what keeps the family safe against what could destroy them. The confrontation becomes a turning point in the family’s crisis.

Jon foils another attempt at the suicide scheme, but the victory comes with more harm to himself. The family’s sense of safety remains fragile as the domestic crisis shifts from threat to a fragile relief. Audrey’s return signals a chance to rebuild.

The family decides to relocate to a countryside home, seeking quiet and a fresh start away from the immediate pressures. Harry and Mildred move in with them, complicating the new domestic life but offering a chance at stability. The shift marks a turning point from survival to rebuilding.

Arlene begins a more grounded life with a partner who can manage her energetic dynamics, moving away from the previous pressures. Her trajectory softens as she finds a steadier rhythm with fewer destabilizing forces. The family’s scope widens to include new bonds and responsibilities.

The long-voiced secret about McDonald’s becomes a misdirection in the chaos. It is revealed that Harry had bought stock in McDonnell Douglas years earlier, which has grown into a vast hidden fortune. The joke of the stock market quietly rewrites the family’s destiny.

With the wealth revealed, the family redefines their bonds and moves forward. Jon and Audrey purchase a country house and welcome the extended family into a more stable life. The closing note blends relief with irony as they glimpse a quieter, hopeful future.