Shae Minardi (9), believes he's cursed as his baby sisters have the unfortunate habit of dying. As his frustration continues, he begins his search for a much younger vibrant sitter. Along his journey he meets Aja Cooper (17) who is trying make it on her own as her home life suffers as well. Shae convinces his mother to hire Aja which then involves Shae in an on going investigation of Aja's father Max, an ex Nasa Physicist, who is building a time machine in his garage.