Summary
Highlights
Ally Joins the Santa Squad00:00:22
After being laid off from her job at a middle school, Ally joins the 'Santa Squad' to find holiday work. Her first assignment is to assist Gordon Church, a wealthy and work-obsessed widower, with holiday preparations for his two daughters, Iris and Rose.
Bringing Joy to the Church Household00:15:22
Ally discovers that the Church household is cold and joyless. She introduces a 'Master List of Christmas Activities' to help the daughters, Iris and Rose, experience the fun of the season, including decorating and making homemade ornaments, much to the dismay of Gordon's personal assistant, Daniel, and his girlfriend, Kimmy.
Conflict and Breakthrough00:43:48
Tensions rise as Gordon's girlfriend, Kimmy, attempts to marginalize Ally and the girls' newfound Christmas spirit, leading to a cooking accident. However, Gordon recognizes the positive impact Ally has had on his children and realizes he has been neglecting them, leading him to end his relationship with Kimmy.
A New Christmas Tradition01:05:56
Gordon begins to prioritize his relationship with his daughters and Ally. After a health scare involving a friend from the community center, the family reconciles and celebrates Christmas together, with Gordon committing to spending more time with his daughters and building a romantic future with Ally.