When private detective Jude Byrne took his first breath, his mother, Carol, took her last. Told his mother cursed him with her final words, Jude has never been interested in connecting with Carol. As far as he is concerned, his life is perfect with his husband and son. Psychic Copeland Forbes is surprised to find the spirit of Carol Byrne standing in his kitchen a few days before Christmas. Jude’s estranged mother pleads for one chance to speak to her son and make amends. When Cope tells Jude his mother’s request, his husband is shocked by her audacity but strangely curious all the same. Agreeing to a tentative meeting, Jude faces the fact that he might not know the entire story. With the help of his family, friends, Jude takes the first step toward forgiveness. Will the magic of Christmas help Jude and his mother find peace? Or will Carol Byrne fade into the background as the ghost of Christmas past?