Hedvig and Henry found themselves in a difficult situation, living under the roof of a stepmother who seemed to have taken over their lives. The siblings were determined to find a way to improve their circumstances and decided that getting rid of their stepmother was necessary for them to regain control of their home and daily lives. With the wise guidance and support from their grandmother, they embarked on a plan to address this challenge. It turned out that their grandmother knew someone who could help – Carl, an unemployed janitor looking for work. Recognizing his potential value as both a hired hand and possibly an ally in their situation, Hedvig and Henry approached Carl with the hope of securing his assistance in their endeavor. Thus began their strategic partnership, where Carl's presence would serve multiple purposes, from providing household services to potentially becoming an integral part of their covert plan to address the situation at hand.