Surviving Christmas

Drew impresses a group of advertising executives with his innovative promotional concept for spiked eggnog. This success boosts his confidence and sets the stage for his romantic gesture towards his girlfriend.

Drew surprises his girlfriend with two tickets to Fiji, expecting to celebrate their love. Instead, she anticipated a marriage proposal and, feeling disappointed, leaves him heartbroken.

In an attempt to win back his girlfriend, Drew instructs his secretary to send her a thoughtful gift. However, he soon realizes that none of his friends or family are willing to host him for Christmas, foreshadowing a very lonely holiday.

Drew rushes to the airport to confront his girlfriend's therapist before her flight. This encounter becomes pivotal when the therapist advises him to express his grievances on paper and to burn them in a place from his childhood.

Following the therapist's advice, Drew heads to his childhood home to burn his grievances. However, upon arrival, he discovers that the house is now occupied by another family, throwing him off balance.

The Valco family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Valco, spot Drew lighting a fire in front of their house, and Mr. Valco responds by hitting Drew on the head with a shovel. This bizarre encounter leads to a whirlwind of unexpected events.

After regaining consciousness, Drew is invited to join the Valcos for dinner. What starts as a short-lived invitation spirals into an outrageous proposal where Drew offers the family $250,000 to pretend to be his family for Christmas.

Drew's outrageous Christmas charade begins as he participates in absurd family traditions, including an awkward trip to buy a Christmas tree, where Mr. Valco is hilariously forced to wear a Santa hat.

As the Valco family starts to adjust to their new roles, tensions arise, particularly when Drew's new sister, Alicia, resents the arrangement. The dynamics shift as everyone grapples with personal issues and the authenticity of their roles.

The first formal family dinner quickly descends into chaos as Drew introduces a hired actor as 'Grandpa.' The awkwardness is compounded by the Valcos' own marital issues, complicating the holiday charade.

Amidst the chaos, Drew begins to form a genuine connection with Alicia. They share heartfelt moments during sledding adventures and helicopter trips, revealing personal stories and vulnerabilities.

Alicia's resentment towards Drew's fabricated family situation intensifies when his ex-girlfriend expresses the desire to reunite. This conflict forces Drew to confront his feelings and the reality of his charade.

With time running out, Drew increases the compensation for the Valco family for their role-playing, hoping to keep them invested in the act. This decision leads to further complications as their fake family situation becomes more tangled.

As the chaotic circumstances reach a climactic peak, Drew finds himself torn between his burgeoning feelings for Alicia and the demands of his ex-girlfriend. A series of misunderstandings forces Drew to face the consequences of his choices.

Amidst the festive chaos, Drew's experience culminates in an emotionally charged reunion with Alicia during a performance of 'Scrooge.' Their shared kiss signifies the true connection they've built, highlighting Drew's journey towards confronting his loneliness.