Undercover Angel

The story opens with Harrison, a struggling freelance author, writing a mystery-suspense script. He is overwhelmed by instability in his career but remains determined to break through. The project foreshadows the suspenseful dynamics that will unfold as Jenny enters his life.

Melissa, Jenny's mother and a former lover of Harrison, asks him to babysit because she needs to be away. Harrison is initially reluctant to take on the responsibility.

Harrison spends time with six-year-old Jenny and gradually develops a tender regard for her. He learns to see her as more than a casual charge, and their bond grows.

Jenny secretly records Harrison's stories and gets Holly to transcribe them. Through these recordings, she tries to bring Harrison and Holly closer.

They submit the Mr. Dodo stories to Harrison's publisher. The submission marks the beginning of a publishing opportunity that will shape Harrison's career. This early success contrasts with the personal upheaval caused by the custody situation.

Harrison discovers he is Jenny's father after seeing her birth certificate. The revelation deepens his resolve to fight for Jenny but complicates their relationship.

Melissa returns early and takes Jenny away, ending the initial arrangement. The sudden separation interrupts Harrison's growing bond with Jenny and pushes him toward a custody battle.

Harrison tries to find a steady job to secure financial stability and improve his chances of custody. He faces practical hurdles while balancing his duties as a father-to-be and as a writer.

The publisher contacts Harrison and offers a contract for the Mr. Dodo series, which quickly becomes a publishing success. The professional breakthrough sharpens the tension between his career and personal life.

A court hearing results in the judge granting custody to Melissa. The decision confirms Melissa's control over Jenny, despite Harrison's growing role as her father.

Following the hearing, Melissa and Jenny argue; Melissa slaps Jenny, causing her to cry and retreat to her room. The tense moment exposes the fragility of their relationships and the emotional stakes of the dispute.

Melissa realizes she was wrong and returns Jenny to Harrison. This gesture signals a reconciliation, at least temporarily, and restores a degree of stability for Jenny.

Jenny, Holly and Harrison appear at a bookstore to sign autographs for fans. The event cements the Mr. Dodo series' momentum and showcases the trio's evolving bond.

During the end credits, Mr. Dodo waves to the audience. The whimsical closing image nods to the story's playful metafictional element.