Character Relationship Map: Au Pair

Characters

• Oliver Caldwell (played by Gregory Harrison) — protagonist

  Wealthy widower businessman and father of two, falls in love with his au pair.

• Jennifer Morgan (played by Heidi Lenhart) — protagonist

  American au pair who becomes engaged to Oliver, navigating family and business challenges.

• Nigel Kent (played by John Rhys-Davies) — supporting

  Oliver's business associate or friend, provides support during corporate and personal challenges.

• Katie Caldwell (played by Katie Volding) — supporting

  Oliver's daughter, deals with changing family dynamics and supports her parents' engagement.

• Charlie Cruikshank (played by Michael Woolson) — supporting

  Friend or colleague of the Caldwell family, offers comic relief and social support.

• Alex Caldwell (played by Jake Dinwiddie) — supporting

  Oliver's young son, adapts to his father's new relationship and faces corporate intrigue.

• Sam Morgan (played by Richard Riehle) — minor

  Jennifer's brother or relative, provides family background context in the sequel.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Oliver Caldwell → Alex Caldwell (family)

  Father-son dynamic explored across both films

• Oliver Caldwell → Katie Caldwell (family)

  Father-daughter relationship central to plot and family dynamics

• Oliver Caldwell → Jennifer Morgan (romantic)

  Prepare for merger and engagement in sequel, central couple of the franchise

• Jennifer Morgan → Alex Caldwell (family)

  Step-mother and au pair bond with Oliver's son

• Jennifer Morgan → Katie Caldwell (family)

  Step-mother and au pair bond with Oliver's daughter

• Nigel Kent → Oliver Caldwell (professional)

  Business associate navigating corporate challenges together

• Sam Morgan → Jennifer Morgan (family)

  Brother appearing in sequel to support family background

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Charlie Cruikshank → Oliver Caldwell (social)

  Friend providing support during personal and professional events

Story Analysis

A recent graduate navigates career setbacks and sudden relocation to discover an unexpected childcare role.

Plot Progression

1. Professional Disappointment
2. The Corporate Interview
3. Sudden Relocation
4. The Au Pair Revelation