The narrative revolves around 11-year-old Jessica (Juliet Sorcey), whose mother died when she was three years of age. Her dad Jim (Doug Sheehan) is a workaholic with minimal time for his daughter. Before the Christmas holiday season, a free wish is won by Jessica out of a well. Her desire to get a mommy for xmas is awarded by Philomena (Doris Roberts) and Amy (NewtonJohn ), a department store mannequin, has been brought alive to be a mom for Jessica.