Janie Jones

Janie Jones, a 13-year-old aspiring musician, arrives at a show with her meth-addicted mother Mary Ann Jones. Mary Ann reveals to Ethan Brand that Janie is his daughter and begs him to take care of her. Ethan, recognizing Mary Ann, feigns ignorance and dismisses both of them.

Mary Ann begins rehab for her addiction, hoping for a fresh start. In the process, Ethan continues to blame himself and refuses to accept Janie, ultimately throwing Mary Ann out of the venue. The decision leaves Janie abandoned and more vulnerable than before.

With no stable guardian and Janie’s custody hanging in the balance, officers inform Ethan of the peril: if Janie is placed in state care, he could be labeled a deadbeat dad and face legal trouble. The police pressure heightens the stakes for everyone involved. Janie looks on, worried and alone.

To avoid state custody and possible imprisonment, Ethan reluctantly agrees to bring Janie along on tour. He recognizes the potential PR risk but understands this might be the only way to keep her close. The road becomes their new family as they head out together.

Janie encounters Ethan's band members: Billy, Chuck, Dave, and manager Sloan. The musicians feel uncomfortable around a child in their chaotic world, except Sloan who offers warmth and support. The atmosphere foreshadows trouble as the tour unfolds.

Ethan discovers Iris is cheating on him with Billy and shouts the truth to the crowd during a show. The revelation triggers a fight in front of an audience and the rest of the band walks off stage. Janie watches the chaos, realizing the instability of this life.

Iris departs for LA, and Sloan shows Ethan a video of the fight posted online. Frustrated and desperate, Ethan tells Sloan that Janie might need to go elsewhere. Janie overhears the exchange, feeling abandoned and terrified of losing her father.

Despite the turmoil, the tour continues with Janie by Ethan's side. When she plays House of the Rising Sun, the crowd responds warmly and even the venue owner hints at a father-daughter duo deal. The band’s dynamics begin to shift toward supporting their bond.

Fed up with Ethan's behavior, band members decide to quit. Chuck punches Ethan when he tries to intervene, signaling the end of the group’s cohesion. Ethan chooses to press on with a solo tour, while Janie remains by his side.

Sloan flies back to Chicago, leaving Ethan and Janie to finish the tour in a used car. The two form a stronger bond as they navigate the road together. The unstable life of touring becomes less chaotic with their growing connection.

During a show with little attention from the audience, Janie takes the stage and performs her own song to diffuse the tension. The performance earns the owner’s admiration and a potential signing, signaling a turning point in their career. Ethan begins to see Janie as a star in her own right.

In a heated moment, Ethan drunkenly assaults a man who is making sexual remarks about Janie and is arrested. With no help from Sloan, Janie sells their tour gear at a pawn shop to bail him out. The siblings’ bond deepens as they confront the consequences of his addiction.

Ethan seeks help from his estranged mother Lily, who initially disbelieves that Janie is his daughter. When Ethan calmly admits paternity, Lily is convinced and provides the money to help them get back on their feet. Her support marks a significant shift in the family’s dynamic.

The trio uses the money to buy back their equipment and re-enter the touring life. Mary Ann calls to report she’s clean and back home, and Ethan apologizes for not being there as a father. He vows to protect Janie, strengthening their bond before continuing the tour.

Sometime later, Ethan and Janie perform a show as a father-daughter duo in front of a large audience. The journey has transformed both of them, and the performance suggests a hopeful, stable future together. The ending cements their new life on the road as a family.