The Opportunists

Victor 'Vic' Kelly is an auto mechanic wrestling with significant debts. His financial struggles are compounded by a past involving safe-cracking, making him desperate for a solution.

Vic's situation worsens when a supposed cousin from Ireland interrupts one of his repair jobs. This unexpected visit adds to Vic's already complex troubles, pushing him toward a precarious decision.

Desperate for a way out, Vic contemplates a robbery scheme introduced by his neighbor, Pat. Despite reservations, the allure of easy money weighs heavily on Vic's mind amidst his financial chaos.

Sally, Vic's girlfriend, offers to help him financially with her savings. However, Vic's pride prevents him from accepting her assistance, complicating their relationship further.

After much internal conflict, Vic agrees to participate in the robbery. He decides to pose as a customer in order to gather crucial information about the armored courier service.

Vic visits the armored courier facility and observes the complex security measures, including a triple combination-lock vault. This experience reignites his focus on safe-cracking and preparing for the upcoming heist.

As the robbery unfolds, Vic finds himself trapped inside the vault, only to realize that the supposed cousin is actually an imposter. This shocking revelation leaves him helpless as the fraudster escapes with stolen cash.

In a surprising twist, Vic's Irish accomplice experiences a change of heart and returns to help Vic. He drops off stolen cash to support Vic in settling his debts, showing unexpected loyalty.

With the stolen cash, Vic ensures that his elderly aunt remains comfortably in her retirement home. Additionally, he rewards the two guards involved in the plot, who lost their jobs as a result of the heist chaos.

The owner of the armored courier service finds a second bag of cash in the vault. Opting for a more advantageous route, he chooses to file fraudulent insurance claims rather than pressing charges against Vic.

Victor finally experiences a moment of fortune amidst his troubled life. This newfound luck comes after all the chaos and missteps leading up to the heist.

The story culminates with Vic returning to his girlfriend, Sally. This reunion ignites a spark of hope in Vic's heart, suggesting a potential for a brighter future together.