At Christmastime, a close-knit group of childhood friends returns home after 10 years to take part in the celebration of life of their beloved high-school teacher.

A woman whose fiancé is killed during the Christmas season gets to know the carpenter she hired to finish their new home so she can sell it. Meanwhile, a text she sent to her fiancé's old number pouring out her grief is answered.

Real estate development project manager Elli is sent by her company to acquire the beachfront property they've chosen as the site of their new resort. Brody, the charming local wants to make sure the town's beloved pier remains intact.