Safe at Home!

Hutch Lawton grows up aboard a boat in Florida with his father, Ken. Ken is a devoted but often absent single parent who runs a charter fishing business, leaving Hutch to shoulder many responsibilities and miss his baseball games. Hutch's world blends small adventures at sea with the weight of being the man of the house.

Hutch is a passionate baseball fan who idolizes Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. On the walk to school, he brags that his dad knows the two stars and says he can prove it by getting their autographs. He fantasizes about joining Mantle and Maris in the outfield during games.

To back up his bold claim, Hutch forges Mantle and Maris signatures on their pictures and gives the autographs to his friend Henry. The deception grows as he insists his father will arrange for Mantle and Maris to attend his team's banquet. The lie builds pressure for Hutch to prove himself.

Desperate to cover up his lie, Hutch sneaks aboard Mike's father's fish truck to reach the Yankees' training camp in Fort Lauderdale. He disembarks, immediately attracting a stray cat that follows him off the truck. The journey marks his first real attempt to meet his idols in person.

At the camp, Mantle and Maris are mobbed by fans, preventing Hutch from speaking to them directly. Instead, he talks to their coach, Bill Turner, who shows a glimmer of interest in the boy's devotion. The coach's curiosity hints at a possible path to closer contact.

Hutch takes a taxi to the Yankees' hotel and sneaks into Mantle's room, risking discovery. Turner confronts him after tracing the odd fishy odor, but Mantle and Maris invite him to the next day's practice, recognizing his enthusiasm. The moment blurs the line between fantasy and reality.

Hutch spends the night in the stadium, imagining himself in the big leagues. He accidentally triggers a cannon and sprinkler system, creating chaos but also a memorable moment. He reunites with the stray cat, who becomes a subtle companion on his journey.

The next morning Hutch is discovered in the stadium and Turner takes him under his wing, inviting him to practice with the team. Hutch begins to train alongside the professionals, inching closer to his dream. This mentorship shifts the narrative from a prank to a serious chance at belonging.

Mike's mother realizes Hutch is missing and contacts Ken, who heads to the stadium with Jo. The family scramble underscores Hutch's longing for approval and the danger of his lie escalating. The stakes move from secrecy to potential exposure.

Hutch asks Mantle and Maris to attend the banquet, but they refuse because of the earlier deception. The rebuff forces Hutch to confront the consequences of his lies in front of his friends. The moment becomes a turning point in his understanding of honesty and courage.

Back home, Hutch admits to his teammates that he lied about Mantle and Maris. Henry's father admires Hutch's bravery in owning up to the truth. The admission earns him a measure of respect and begins to heal the rift created by the lie.

Ken announces that Hutch now has real friends in Mantle and Maris, who invite the whole team to Fort Lauderdale to work out with the Yankees. The invitation marks a reconciliation of Hutch's fantasy with a tangible opportunity. The team prepares for a trip that blends dream and reality.

Hutch takes his place in left field as Mantle and Maris join him in center and right, completing the moment of belonging he dreamed about. The three legends join the real team on the field, validating his courage and honesty. The sequence wraps up Hutch's journey from deception to inclusion.