
When Ben falls off to sleep, Griffin explores the old dwelling and finds an old baseball card, a Babe Ruth baseball card, hidden in a secret compartment of a desk drawer. Only his best buddy, Ben shows up to spend the night in the old house.

Griffin “The Man with The Plan” Bing invites his group to spend the night in the Old Rockford House the day before the wrecking ball swings. The risk Griffin takes to move out of his comfort zone and trust others is what finally allows him to succeed.The condemned Old Rockford House will be smashed to smithereens tomorrow morning to make way for the Cedarville Museum, instead of the Skate and Roller Park that the kids of Cedarville proposed to the town council.

Only when he risks bringing a group of his classmates together who may or may not agree to participate does he begin his path toward success. Even after involving his best friend Ben in his planning process, his efforts fail. While these are laudable goals, Griffin first goes about these endeavors on his own.

Similarly, his plan for the heist is intended to help his friends and family accomplish their dreams and to keep Swindle from benefiting from his dishonesty. His plan-making skills showcase his intelligence and desire to influence the world for good for instance, the skatepark plan he proposes to the town council will benefit the entire community, not just himself. Griffin’s outlook on life depends on his ability to devise a plan for any situation. Griffin believes he carries the responsibility of solving his parents’ financial problems, creating a perfect plan for the heist, and protecting his classmates from punishment for being involved in his plan. One of the most important lessons Griffin must learn in Swindle is that he cannot do everything alone.
