Avery is a journalist on the verge of realizing her dream: her column has just been given the green light to be syndicated.  Her editor has sent her on a tour of small towns for story ideas and although excited, Avery doesn’t care for having to work over Christmas.  Nor does she agree with having to take a photojournalist with her. Avery is usually the one in charge of her life, especially when it includes her son Eli.