Struggling father Michael Johnson has his hands full with Christmas coming. A rambunctious 10 year old boy, and a diva 7 year old daughter, plus the memories of a wife who tragically passed a year earlier to the date. That is until ""Cousin Johnny"" comes to town. Johnny is a ""criminal"" on the run after being betrayed by his partner and comes up with a plan. Forced into a fish out of water situation both sides learn and grow together about family, friendship, life and love as this dysfunctional unit grows into a family.But all isn't quiet in this winter wonderland. Bumbling goons Carmine and Tom are sent to find and bring back Johnny by Christmas Day. And they have a plan of their own...