My Secret Santa

Taylor loses her job at Clotz's Cookies just before Christmas, leaving her worried about rent and providing for her daughter Zoey. The setback pushes her to look for any opportunity that could help them survive the holidays. She begins hoping Sun Peak resort might offer a chance to turn things around.

Desperate for work, Taylor overhears Natasha explain that Sun Peak desperately needs a Santa. With Zoey in mind, she decides to pursue the role by disguising herself. Her plan hinges on convincing the interviewers she can embody Santa for the resort’s holiday season.

Taylor enlists her brother Eric and their partner Kenny to disguise her as an elderly man named Hugh. They set up the disguise to apply for the Santa role at Sun Peak. The ruse is risky, but it could provide the family with a needed paycheck.

Matthew Layne and the resort team arrive late to the interview, creating a tense moment. Natasha urges Matthew to approve Hugh despite the obvious disguise. The decision looms as scrutiny from others increases.

Matthew senses a familiarity with Hugh and recalls meeting him earlier in a used record shop. Taylor had once performed with her teen band, The Screaming Kittens, in that same shop. The memory hints at a personal history that could complicate the ruse.

Doralee, the building superintendent and lonely neighbor, grows friendly with Hugh and attempts to seduce him to gain his favor. She believes getting on good terms with him could ease her own life and perhaps rekindle a spark she imagines. The flirtation adds tension to the ongoing deception.

At the resort, Matthew reprimands Hugh for spending time with the children, worried it might influence their Christmas wishes. Hugh argues his role is to help parents and connect with kids. Meanwhile, Matthew privately asks about Taylor, showing he can't get her out of his mind.

Zoey asks about her Christmas wish and, after a search, discovers hints that Taylor used to rock as part of The Screaming Kittens. The revelation deepens their bond and challenges Taylor to confront the truth about who she is. Zoey's curiosity helps her warm to Hugh's persona in the moment.

As 'Hugh' interacts with the kids, a video of him helping a girl with a stutter goes viral. The public adores him, and he earns an invitation to the resort's Christmas party. The sudden fame complicates the disguises and the growing feelings between Taylor and Matthew.

In a private moment, Taylor confesses her pregnancy and the reasons she took on the Santa role for Zoey. Matthew shares his own family history, revealing his stubbornness since his mother died when he was fifteen. The exchange deepens their emotional connection.

Matthew teaches Taylor how to ski, and when she falls, he helps her to her feet. The moment helps them reconnect and cements their attraction. He then invites Taylor to the resort's Christmas party, setting up the next crucial turning point.

At the Christmas party, Natasha confronts Hugh's identity after failing to find him online. Taylor toggles between the disguise and her red dress with help from Eric and Kenny, but a misstep leads to a tense reveal when Zoey is hurt on the slope. The crowd witnesses the unraveling facade.

Taylor unguards her true self to the crowd, apologizing for the deception and explaining the motive of providing for Zoey. Robert fires Matthew, while Taylor receives support from Ava and others as the viral video spreads. The stage is set for a hopeful future built on honesty and kindness.