As summer passes and the Christmas season begins, the Petersons wait with bated breath to hear about whether or not Janet can stay with them. As they wait, strange things begin to happen. Just before the first snowfall, they see a disturbing mask appear at their window. They notice a set of footprints following them in the snow. A grumpy old sea captain snarls at the girls. But as the romances between Tim and Stacey and Harold and Susan flourish, it looks as though it may be everyone's best Christmas yet.