To Grandmother’s House We Go

Sarah and Julie overhear their mother saying she needs a break, and they decide to run away to their great-grandmother Mimi's house in Edgemont for Christmas. They plan the escape with childlike optimism, hoping Mimi's place will fix what they see as a broken busy holiday. The idea places them on a coming-of-age moment as they set out on their own.

The twins sneak onto a city bus but quickly learn that it only goes downtown, not to Edgemont. They discover that Edgemont is three hours away, forcing their plans to adjust. They press on with a mix of excitement and nerves as they realize how far they are from home.

They spot Eddie, a delivery man who has a crush on their mom, and decide to ride in the back of his truck. Eddie discovers the girls and is initially wary, but the encounter softens him. He ends up buying a lottery ticket with the girls' birthdates, adding a hint of luck to the day.

Meanwhile, the babysitter notices the girls are missing and informs Rhonda, who rushes home in a panic. Rhonda calls the police as Eddie promises to bring the girls back by the end of the day. The search creates tension as time slips away.

Eddie calls Rhonda to explain that he has the girls and pledges to return them by day's end. Rhonda remains worried but hopeful, trying to balance fear with faith in the kids' safety. The call rekindles a fragile sense of control for both of them.

Eddie drives the girls toward home, aiming to reunite them with Rhonda. Before they can arrive, the truck is stolen with the girls still inside. The kidnapping threat grows more urgent as the criminals vanish with their captives.

Harvey and Shirley realize they can profit from kidnapping the twins, and decide to ransom them. They tell the girls they are taking them to their grandmother's house to calm them, while planning the exchange. Shirley calls Rhonda demanding ten thousand dollars and arranges the trade at the skating rink in Edgemont, asking Rhonda to wear a red hat.

Eddie and Rhonda scramble to raise the ransom by pawning Eddie’s deliveries. The pawnshop staff grow suspicious and alert the police. Detective Gremp drafts a warrant, convinced the twins are in danger.

The group converges at the skating rink for the ransom exchange, but Harvey reveals that they are not going to their grandmother's house. The twins slip away and encounter Santa with a carriage; they race toward Mimi's house, hoping to reach safety.

The Santa-carriage chase leads the horses toward a steep ravine, and Eddie has to use his cowboy skills to rescue the twins. Their escape brings them close to Mimi's house, where the truth of where they are finally becomes clear.

Detective Gremp and an official arrive to arrest Eddie and Rhonda, while Shirley tries to flee and Harvey ultimately confesses. The twins realize they are moments from safety at Mimi's home, as the law closes in on the criminals. The confrontation ends with arrests and a sense of relief.

Gremp arranges to take Eddie, Rhonda, and the girls back to the city so they can be reunited with their family. Eddie still hopes to win the lottery with the ticket he bought, and Rhonda and the girls cheer him on. He spins the prize wheel and wins the jackpot, then pledges to share the winnings among them.

Back in Edgemont, the stolen parcels are returned and the town basks in a Christmas mood. The family forgives and strengthens their bond through the misadventure. They celebrate Christmas together, with a sense of happiness and closure.