Doting Dad is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Los Santos for Tracey De Santa. The objective: tracey’s Stalker. This GTA 5 Doting Dad walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Los Santos.
- Given by: Tracey De Santa.
- Objective: Tracey’s Stalker.
- Unlocked by: Reuniting the Family.
GTA 5 Doting Dad walkthrough
- Go to Tracey.
- Get in Tracey’s car.
- Stop the stalker’s car.
- Deal with the stalker.
- Take Tracey home.
How GTA 5 Doting Dad fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Tracey dies.
- Tracey was abandoned.
- Tracey is spooked.
- Stalker escapes.
- Tracey’s car is destroyed.
- Tracey’s car got stuck.
- Failing to meet Tracey in time.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Doting Dad?
Pick it up in Los Santos for Tracey De Santa.
What fails GTA 5 Doting Dad?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Tracey dies; Tracey was abandoned; Tracey is spooked; Stalker escapes; Tracey’s car is destroyed; Tracey’s car got stuck; Failing to meet Tracey in time.
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
