When Noel learns that his former flame is terminally ill and pregnant with a child she claims is his, he agrees to take care of the baby girl once shes born. But as a recovering alcoholic whose demons are barely under control, he cant do it alone. Luckily, he has an amazing network of family and friends who are ready to help: love-starved Lisa, who becomes his round-the-clock partner in little Frankies care, his American cousin and pep-talker Emily, and the many eager babysitters from the neighborhood, including old friends like Signora and Aidan, Dr. Declan and his parents. The unconventional arrangement works out beautifullyuntil a nosy social worker becomes convinced that Frankie would be better off in a foster home. Now its up to everyone in town to persuade her that each of them has something special to offer when it comes to minding Frankie.