12 Men of Christmas

E.J. catches Noah with her boss Lillah at the office Christmas party. She witnesses the affair, snaps Lillah's Gucci pump, and ends the engagement. The shock pushes her to leave NYC and re-evaluate her life.

With no one to celebrate the holidays, E.J. faces an uncertain future in NYC. Roz pushes her to take a job offer in Kalispell, Montana, promising a year-long chance to lure corporate retreats. It promises a fresh start, even if it isn't what she expected.

E.J. arrives in Kalispell and discovers the job is at a Chamber of Commerce bureau with no traditional office or assistants. She meets Jan Lucas, a cheerful co-worker who becomes her ally. The real scope of the assignment sinks in as she adjusts to small-town life.

Jan invites E.J. to the town barbecue to support Kalispell Search & Rescue fundraising. E.J. learns the squad raises money through local events and must meet the town’s expectations. The stakes are higher than she imagined, shaping her plan to help.

The day after the barbecue, E.J. visits former client Robert Lazaar's chalet to photograph CEOs for prospects. She encounters Will Abrecht by the pool, and their confrontation sets up mutual annoyance. Their clash hints at the uneasy dynamic between them.

E.J. recalls the naked Will and pitches the calendar idea to raise funds for the Rescue Squad. The initial vote is a resounding no, dismissed as a joke. Jason defends her, and support for the plan begins to grow.

During an abseiling outing, E.J. struggles to rappel and Will coaches her through the descent. He confesses complicated feelings, which she rebukes, and he withdraws his calendar sponsorship. The moment deepens the tension between them.

Feeling a soft spot for E.J., Will volunteers to pose for the calendar, signaling a thaw in their feud. They begin an intimate relationship, mixing professional goals with personal feelings. The calendar project gains momentum as romance blooms.

The calendar becomes a public hit, attracting attention from locals and tourists alike. E.J.’s media savvy and Will’s involvement fuel excitement and fundraising. Kalispell experiences a boost in publicity and community support.

Jason informs E.J. he’s found a new job and will relocate to Chicago with his boss and Sonia Kendall. Sonia, a sharp Chicago sponsor, reshapes the project's direction and E.J.’s plans. The dynamic shifts as friendships and loyalties reconfigure.

Will overhears Jan suggesting E.J. may move back to New York, triggering a conflict between them. E.J. contemplates returning to NYC and eventually reconsiders her estranged career with Lillah. The tension pushes her to weigh love against ambition.

During a business conference in New York, Jan calls to report Will’s 50-foot fall in Kalispell Regional Hospital. E.J. flies to Kalispell, where nurses say he’s near death, and then he reveals he’s alive when he speaks to her. They embrace and kiss, sealing their renewed bond.

E.J. chooses to stay in Kalispell with Will, joining her new friends and the Rescue Squad in Montana. The town and its people give her a sense of belonging she didn’t find in New York. The story closes with her embracing this unexpected home.