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Daddy We're Done

For ten years, janitor Maya scrimps and saves while raising her daughter Lily almost entirely on her own—only to discover that her husband, Adrian, is actually a multimillionaire who has lavished all his love and affection on his first love and her son. Completely heartbroken, Maya leaves with Lily. She is later revealed to be the daughter of a fallen war hero, and after reclaiming her true identity, she becomes the long-lost beloved heiress of the powerful Harrington family. When Adrian loses his business, his family, and the wife and daughter he took for granted, he falls to his knees and begs for forgiveness. Lily gives him only one final answer: “Daddy, we’re done.”

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Story Guide

Episode 1

Maya is a janitor who scrimps and saves while raising her daughter Lily almost entirely on her own—and Lily is determined to help. She has been collecting bottles for two days, saving up to buy her father a birthday present. When other kids mock Lily for digging through trash in ragged clothes, Maya kneels down and tells her that being poor is nothing to be ashamed of, and that she and daddy work hard. Then, on the street, Lily spots Adrian treating a boy to a feast and calls out to him. Maya pulls her away: "That wasn't daddy." But it was.

Daddy We're Done - Episode 1

Episode 2

Maya confronts Adrian, and the truth starts spilling out. Word is that the child Adrian was carrying belongs to his first love from ten years back—and that he has stayed single all these years, carrying a torch for her. Worse, he's the most eligible bachelor in Boston, worth millions. Maya is reeling. She reminds him that for ten years he claimed he came from nothing while she scrimped, saved, and cared for him without complaint. Meanwhile, Lily sells her bottles and proudly reports her earnings. Adrian shrugs off the secret, saying Maya couldn't handle the lifestyle. Lily asks him to be just her daddy—and he says of course.

Daddy We're Done - Episode 2

Cast

  • Maya — janitor and wife of Adrian, mother of Lily
  • Adrian — Maya's husband, secretly a multimillionaire
  • Lily — daughter of Maya and Adrian

FAQ

Who is Adrian in Daddy We're Done?

Adrian is Maya's husband and Lily's father. According to the article, he is secretly the most eligible bachelor in Boston and worth millions, even though he claimed for ten years that he came from nothing.

What is Daddy We're Done about?

It follows Maya, a janitor raising her daughter Lily almost entirely on her own. Lily collects bottles to buy her father a birthday present, but Maya later spots Adrian treating another boy to a feast and confronts him, learning he has stayed single for years carrying a torch for his first love while hiding his wealth from her.

What happens in Episode 1 of Daddy We're Done?

Maya scrimps and saves while raising Lily mostly alone, and Lily has spent two days collecting bottles to buy her father a birthday present. When other kids mock Lily for digging through trash in ragged clothes, Maya tells her being poor is nothing to be ashamed of. Later, Lily spots Adrian treating a boy to a feast and calls out to him, but Maya pulls her away saying, "That wasn't daddy"—though it was.

What does Maya learn about Adrian in Episode 2?

Maya confronts Adrian and the truth starts spilling out. Word is that the child Adrian was carrying belongs to his first love from ten years back, and that he has stayed single all these years carrying a torch for her. She also learns he is the most eligible bachelor in Boston, worth millions—even though for ten years he claimed he came from nothing while she scrimped, saved, and cared for him.

Why does Adrian say he kept his wealth a secret?

Adrian shrugs off the secret, saying Maya couldn't handle the lifestyle.

What does Lily ask of her father?

In Episode 2, Lily asks Adrian to be just her daddy—and he says of course.

What kind of drama is Daddy We're Done?

It is a ReelShort drama tagged with Betrayal, Billionaire, Hidden Identity, Family, and Class Difference. Its hook centers on a janitor who discovers her husband of ten years is a multimillionaire who has lavished his love on his first love and her son, so she leaves with their daughter.

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