Aurelia's brother was kind enough to let her and her son live in his apartment while he was deployed. When he tragically dies, and her cold-hearted ex-husband shows up demanding she get back together with him, she needs to find a safe place to call home.
Donovan does what any good friend would do by taking in Aurelia and her son during the holiday season. On top of ensuring Aurelia's safety, he joins in on the merriment and festivities.
After finding a Christmas checklist filled with fun things to do, Aurelia decides this list will be the perfect distraction from her grief and problems.
Falling in love isn't on the list, but maybe it should be.