An aspiring writer, Sunny (Trieste Kelly Dunn) takes a leave of absence from her college studies to move back home and look after her ill father. After taking a temp job at the local bowling alley, weeks turn into months and eventually years as Sunny deals with being at home with her father. As the holidays roll around once more, things finally start to look up for Sunny. She meets someone special, and the more time they spend together, the faster and harder she falls in love. If things stay how they are, Sunny can be looking at the best New Year's she's ever had.