At her mother Daisy’s funeral, 17-year-old Molly was surprised to see her estranged father, Danny, arrive. They had not seen each other in years due to a bitter divorce, and while Molly had heard negative things about him, she couldn’t help but feel a sense of longing for their lost father-daughter bond. After the funeral, Danny packed up Molly’s belongings, insisting they would move to his house, despite her reluctance to leave the home filled with memories of her mother.

Once they settled into Danny’s small, disorganized home, he tried his best to take care of Molly, learning to do her hair and creating a cozy space for her. However, he kept a secret—he often disappeared at night, leaving Molly to wonder if he was drinking at a bar, as her mother had claimed. One day, after a tough day at school where she was rejected for prom, Molly found a note from Danny saying he was out. Upset, she cried herself to sleep, feeling isolated and insecure about her disability.

Determined to cheer Molly up, Danny surprised her the next day with a beautiful prom dress and announced he would take her to the dance himself. On prom night, Danny made a grand entrance, pushing Molly in a wheelchair down the red carpet while everyone watched in awe. They danced together joyfully, and for a moment, Molly forgot about her disability, feeling loved and cherished by her dad. After the dance, Danny was praised by the other parents, sharing stories of his dedication to Molly despite their tumultuous past.

Unbeknownst to Molly, Danny had been working a second job at a nursing home to save money for her surgery, hoping to restore her ability to walk. Many years earlier, a doctor had offered hope that Molly could walk again, but Daisy’s distrust of Danny had led to their split, causing him to focus solely on providing for their daughter. After the prom, Danny was reminded of his true purpose and the love he had for Molly, which inspired him to keep pushing forward.

The next morning, Danny found a surprise package in the mailbox containing a $10,000 check from the other parents at the prom, along with a heartfelt note wishing him luck with Molly’s surgery. Overwhelmed with emotion, he shared the news with Molly, who was ecstatic. With the funds from the check and Danny’s savings, they were able to proceed with the surgery, which was a success.

In the months that followed, Molly regained her ability to walk, and Danny quit his second job to spend quality time with her before she left for college. They created cherished memories together, from cooking and dancing to biking and running. Danny was determined to ensure Molly lived a normal life, free from the limitations of her past, and to be the father she always deserved.