Stakeouts and Strollers

Charlie Shaw is a former crime reporter turned rookie private investigator who is currently struggling with two things: a lack of cash and a severe lack of sleep. As a new dad to a baby girl, he is trying to balance diaper changes with his first big case.

While on a stakeout, he encounters Friday Finley, a sixteen-year-old runaway. She is desperately searching for her estranged father, who is her only hope of staying out of the foster care system after her mother’s death. Charlie’s "Girl Dad" instincts kick in, and he agrees to help her.

What starts as a simple search for a missing parent quickly turns into a dangerous investigation involving criminals and high stakes. When the threats begin to reach Charlie’s own family, he must decide how far he is willing to go. This story is a heartwarming blend of mystery and humor that explores the true meaning of fatherhood and the lengths we go to for the people we love.