Sure! Here’s a much shorter version of your story that keeps the main events and emotional arc intact:
At her mom Daisy’s funeral, 17-year-old Molly is surprised when her estranged dad, Danny, shows up. Danny and Daisy divorced a decade ago, and Molly had grown up hearing he was a drunk. Despite that, she missed having a dad.
After the funeral, Danny insists Molly move in with him. Though she resists, he knows she needs care—especially because of her leg condition that sometimes requires a wheelchair. Danny, a truck driver, does his best to make her feel at home. He even learns to braid her hair and gives her his bedroom.
Molly notices Danny often leaves at night and assumes the worst. One day, feeling rejected and left out of prom due to her limp, she comes home crying. Danny comforts her, then surprises her by taking her to prom as her date. He dances with her in front of everyone, making her feel loved and proud.
Unknown to Molly, Danny had been working a second job at night to save for her surgery. Years ago, a doctor said she could walk again, but Daisy never believed Danny and eventually left him.
After prom, Danny receives a surprise gift from the other parents: a $10,000 check labeled “Dad of the Year” to help with Molly’s treatment. Overwhelmed with joy, Danny tells Molly, and she cries with happiness.
With the money, Molly’s surgery is successful. Danny quits his second job to spend more time with her. Before she leaves for college, he teaches her to cook, dance, and enjoy life—finally giving her the normal, happy childhood she never had.
Let me know if you want it even shorter or tailored for something like social media or a speech!
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