Sam has not wanted anything to do with Christmas since she lost her family on Christmas Day ten years ago. When Janie asks her to babysit five-year-old Shannon, she reluctantly agrees. A visit to the mall Santa is in the cards. On the upside, Sam has recently inherited a cabin. This is lucky timing. Circumstances dictate that she must move. The next door neighbor leaves something to be desired, though something about him looks familiar and he has useful skills.