“Molly, your dad is here!” someone said to the 17-year-old as she stood by her mother Daisy’s coffin. Molly turned and saw her dad, Danny, after years. Her parents had divorced ten years ago, and she grew up hearing only negative things about him.
Though Molly didn’t hold anger toward her father, she missed their bond. After her mother’s funeral, things began to change.
“Hey, sweetheart,” Danny greeted her, hugging her tightly. A guest interrupted, complaining about Danny’s truck blocking the parking lot.
“Yeah, it’s mine. Gimme a second. Just meeting my daughter,” Danny replied calmly.
After the funeral, Danny packed Molly’s things. “You’re coming home with me,” he said.
Molly protested. “But this house is filled with memories of mom and me!” she cried. Still, Danny insisted. He couldn’t leave his daughter alone—especially since she needed a wheelchair or crutches to move around.
A few days later, Molly settled into Danny’s small, messy home. It was simple but made her feel included and loved. Danny tried his best, even learning to braid her hair by watching videos. He gave her his bedroom and worked extra hard.
But every night, he disappeared, leaving Molly confused. One evening, after school, Molly found the house empty. There was a note: “Keys under the pot. Back soon. – Dad.”
She sat alone, crying. “I don’t even have a prom date. Who’d want to go with someone like me?”
Hearing this, Danny couldn’t ignore his daughter’s pain. On prom day, he surprised her with a beautiful dress—and he became her date.
As they entered the hall, people stared at the roaring truck. Danny helped Molly into her wheelchair, and they danced together. Danny twirled her in the air, and Molly laughed like never before.
The next day, Danny found a surprise: a parcel with a note—“Dad of the Year”—and a $10,000 check from the parents at prom.
With his savings and the check, Molly got surgery. Slowly, she began to walk without crutches. Danny quit his second job and spent his evenings teaching her to cook, ride a bike, and run.
Months later, Molly left for college, but she carried her father’s love and lessons with her forever.
