Getting Even with Dad

Timmy Gleason is unexpectedly left in the care of his estranged father, Ray Gleason, when his aunt Kitty heads out on her honeymoon with Wayne. This sudden change forces Timmy to confront the reality of his fractured family bond with Ray.

As Timmy settles in, he discovers Ray's fixation on planning a rare-coin heist with his dubious partners, Bobby and Carl. This obsession creates a rift and distracts Ray from genuinely reconnecting with his son.

Ray, Bobby, and Carl successfully execute their heist, which sets off a chain of events that draws Timmy's attention. Inspired by their success, Timmy devises a clever plan to lure his father into spending time with him.

Timmy cleverly hides the stolen coins from Ray's associates and uses them to blackmail Ray into engaging in father-son activities. This marks the beginning of their playful yet chaotic bonding experiences.

The father-son duo embarks on various fun adventures, including fishing, miniature golf, and amusement park visits, alongside Carl and Bobby. These moments provide them with laughter and joy, albeit under a façade of criminality.

Timmy innocently suggests that Carl has crafted a map leading to the hidden coins, sparking an unforeseen treasure hunt among the adults. This unintentional hint leads Bobby and Carl to search for their imagined riches.

Bobby and Carl's misguided adventure culminates with them being apprehended by the police while attempting to steal from a church's treasure chest filled with communion wine. This situation emphasizes the chaotic repercussions of their actions.

Detective Theresa Walsh is brought into the mix, tasked with keeping a close eye on Ray. However, as she becomes emotionally entangled with Ray, her undercover mission blurs with personal feelings.

Ray's fixation on retrieving the stolen coins intensifies, much to Timmy's dismay as he hopes for a more stable relationship. This growing tension leads Timmy to confront Ray about the dangers of his pursuits.

In a dramatic turn, Bobby confronts Ray at a bus station with a gun, demanding access to a locker where they believe their treasure is stored. This confrontation leads to dire consequences as chaos descends.

When Ray discovers that Theresa is actually an undercover officer, his world is rocked as his romantic hope crumbles. Yet, amidst this shock, it is revealed that their supposed treasure is nothing more than a locker full of pennies.

In a surprising turn, Timmy's persistence helps Theresa accidentally uncover the true rare coins hidden in an unexpected location—within a mannequin's grasp at a department store. This unexpected revelation shifts the narrative's trajectory.

With the true story of the coins revealed, all charges against Ray are dropped, providing him a newfound opportunity to rethink his life choices. This moment showcases the power of truth and family bonds.

Ray, joined by Timmy, makes the brave decision to take full custody of his son, embracing a life filled with uncertainty yet hopeful for a new chapter. Their journey together marks a significant turn in both their lives.