It seemed everyone left Derek Larson, first his mother, then his father. He and Elizabeth began school together and he loved her. They agreed, it was a "forever and eternity, " kind of love until Catrin entered the picture. Now, after eighteen years Elizabeth is back to spend Christmas with her dysfunctional family. Will she make room for Derek? Can they trust each other? Christmas on the calendar is one day long, how do you make it last a life time?