V. O. Diedlaff is a journalist nanny, working tirelessly to educate the children in her care and the public at large about the dangers of fake news and other social ills. At times, she wonders if the children understand, however she’s certain that adults will understand her analysis of how our democracy became damaged, and what is needed to repair it. Diedlaff seeks a future in which the American Dream is achievable again, and her student loan is paid off.