In the vibrant world of the 1950s, a small but bold boy named Billy decides that it is time to define what family truly means. Always living in the shadow of his mother, a sweet and encouraging woman who works hard to keep their home afloat after separating from her husband, Billy feels that his life lacks excitement. So, when an ambitious businessman enters the scene and begins to court his mother, the little boy decides he cannot sit idly by.
With his overflowing imagination, Billy concocts a hilarious but clever plan to sabotage his mother’s romance, convinced that true love must be more than just a fleeting adventure. Along the way, he finds himself in laughable situations, from comic misunderstandings to unexpected encounters that lead him to question his own emotions and the true meaning of loyalty.
Meanwhile, his mother, unaware of her son’s antics, faces her own struggle as she attempts to balance her desire for companionship with the need to protect Billy's heart. The mother-son relationship is tested with each new scheme from the little boy, leading both to rediscover what familial love truly means. As events unfold, Billy must decide if his intervention is worth it, or if, in the name of love, it is best to let things take their natural course.