Alex goes to a dog rescue with one mission: overcoming one of his fears. But he gets more than he bargained for when he unexpectedly bonds with a Jack Russell terrier named Rudolph and decides to take him home. When shelter volunteer Luther offers to show Alex the ropes of dog ownership, their time together proves they have more in common than just Rudolph's affection. But if they're going to have a happy holiday, Alex needs to come to terms with his issues. Can Luther help him see that love really can be unconditional?