My Nanny’s Secret

My Nanny’s Secret

Year: 2009

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: English

Director: Douglas Jackson

Family

After the house is robbed and the nanny’s brother is a suspect, she lies to protect him, but she then realizes he isn’t the only one with a secret.

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1

Bailout from jail

Claudia travels to the jail with Drew to bail out her brother Carter. They secure Carter's release and head back onto the road, where a heated argument about Carter's pattern of trouble erupts. Claudia ends the trip by angrily leaving the car.

evening Jail
2

The road after bail

On the way to drop Carter off at his place, the trio argue about Carter's pattern of getting into trouble. Drew believes Carter is taking advantage of Claudia, while Claudia thinks she should keep helping him. The argument ends with Claudia angrily leaving the car.

On the road in Drew's car
3

Tyrell household tensions

Claudia returns to her job as live-in nanny for the Tyrell family. She finds Julia and Evan arguing and is asked to check on young Aidan. The tense atmosphere foreshadows the danger lurking in the household.

Tyrell residence
4

The stash and the deadline

Carter is shown hiding drugs for a dealer in a shed, frantically looking for a stash of cocaine worth 10k. He is told he has a week to produce the cash. The mounting pressure sets the plot in motion.

the same night Shed/garage
5

Carter asks for help

Carter visits Claudia and begs for a 12,000 loan to pay off the dealer. Claudia refuses, insisting she cannot help. A neighbor overhears their heated exchange, adding to Claudia's growing worry.

Claudia's home
6

The break-in and aftermath

A burglar breaks into the Tyrell home and the family hides. The intruder shoots the grandfather as police and medics arrive, and he dies in hospital. Claudia suspects Carter but does not tell the police after a call to him goes unanswered. Back at the house, Drew and Jace discuss alibis, with Drew lying about where he was.

the next night Tyrell home
7

Investigators and a cold shoulder

Detectives inform Julia and Evan that they believe the intruder knew the family, and Carter becomes a prime suspect. Claudia is drawn into the investigation and, as a consequence, Julia kicks her out of the Tyrell home.

Tyrell home
8

Threat in Claudia's car

While Claudia is away, the drug dealer Carter owes money to jumps into her car and threatens her with a gun if Carter does not pay. Claudia is trapped and terrified, realizing the danger any delay could bring.

Claudia's car
9

TV suspect and a wary alliance

Carter sees himself on TV as a suspect and calls Claudia. They meet and Carter explains he had nothing to do with the robbery. Claudia urges him to lay low while she tries to figure out who did this. She begins to suspect Drew may be involved.

Corner store / meeting place
10

Alibis, suspicions, and reconciliation

Claudia confronts Drew about his whereabouts the night of the incident and he reveals he was with his ex-girlfriend. They reconcile, but Claudia remains suspicious of Jace as the possible culprit. The tension between the trio intensifies.

Drew's home
11

The showdown with Jace

Claudia and Jace are alone in the house, and when he realizes Claudia is onto him, he tries to hurt her. She escapes and runs, and Drew soon returns home. The couple subdues Jace long enough for police to arrive.

later Claudia's house
12

Resolution

With Jace apprehended and the danger resolved, charges are dropped against Carter. Carter and Drew make amends, and Claudia reconciles with the Tyrell family.

end Tyrell residence

Last Updated: October 05, 2025 at 12:27

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