George Malley lives in a small town and is well-liked. One day he sees a strange flash of light in the sky and his life is radically changed. George has mysteriously become highly intelligent.
Eloise discovers that the fiancé of the Rachel, the Plaza Hotel owner's daughter, has devious plans to defraud her. When Rachel's true love is revealed to be kitchen worker Bill, Eloise goes on a mission to bring about a Christmas miracle and get the star-crossed lovers back together.