I Love You, Daddy

Glen informs his ex-wife Aura that China wants to move in with him, signaling a shift toward a more expensive lifestyle. He and Aura discuss custody and responsibility, while China’s independence becomes a source of tension. The moment sets the stage for the family drama to unfold in New York.

Ralph insinuates that China spent her spring break in Florida playing sexual games with classmates, a claim that unsettles Glen. Glen struggles to reconcile his daughter's behavior with his protective instincts and public image. The rumor foreshadows the looming parental anxiety over China’s boundaries.

China asks to return to Florida to meet the new friends she made there, and Glen reluctantly agrees despite his misgivings. He remains worried about her safety and the influence of older peers. The trip marks a turning point in their looming conflict.

Maggie accuses Glen of being a bad father for always giving China whatever she wants, challenging his sense of responsibility. The critique deepens the strain between Glen and his ex-girlfriend, who remains vocal about parenting. This moment reinforces the stakes of China’s independence.

Grace Cullen appears unannounced at Glen and Paula's production office, seeking the lead role in the new nurses show. Glen is charmed by her presence and feels his career may be revived by her interest. The arrival shifts the dynamic, merging professional ambition with personal attraction.

Grace invites Glen and China to a party where veteran director Leslie Goodwin attends. China is wary because of media reports accusing Leslie of pedophilia, but their conversation sparks her curiosity. Glen watches the situation with growing unease as the two worlds collide.

Glen begins a romantic relationship with Grace, hoping the partnership will jolt his stalled career. Grace informs him that Leslie has invited China on a trip to Paris with him and some friends, which appalls Glen. China, however, insists on going, signaling a test of boundaries and trust.

Glen confronts Grace and China about the Paris trip, leading to a heated argument and their breakup. China remains determined to go, while Glen feels his authority as a father is slipping away. The split leaves him anxious about the choices China makes.

China returns home from Paris and Glen throws her a fancy celebration for her 18th birthday. The party is tense, mixing pride with underlying concern about moral boundaries. Glen’s attempt at normalcy collides with his lingering fear about Leslie.

Haunted by the notion that China may have had sex with Leslie, Glen confronts them, driving China to become upset and move out of the house. The crisis crystallizes Glen's parental anxieties and complicates his relationship with China. The event marks a deeper rift between father and daughter.

Months later, Glen attends the Emmy Awards where Leslie has just won Best Director for a show featuring Ralph. Leslie tells him that he felt inspired by Glen to do television work and reveals that China rejected his advances in Paris. The revelation reframes the earlier tension and offers a temporary sense of closure.

With Maggie acting as intermediary, Glen finally meets China at her new job at a department store, and they begin reconciling. The moment hints at a possible rebuilding of trust after a turbulent year. The timeline closes on a note of cautious optimism.