The holidays have arrived and Richmond is bustling with activity. For the Reid family however, this Christmas looms as a dreaded reminder that a year ago an accident left their lives changed forever..

The story opens Christmas weekend with teenage Scott Reid working his bag-boy job at the local Food-Krops' super market. That afternoon he approaches a stranger, after observing the elderly man oddly sitting outside in the cold all day reading. Scott learns that the stranger, who is dressed in clothes as outdated as his vintage automobile, was passing through when his car broke down. Not wanting the man who calls himself Zachery to be stranded over the long holiday weekend, Scot offers help and invites him home. Soon after the guest arrives unexpected events start to happen leaving the Reid family to wonder if more than chance has brought the stranger to their home.

Finally on Christmas morning they awaken to an unexpected surprise. Only then do they discover the mysterious identity of their guest. What they learn is the most wondrous part of all!