The reconciliation of a mother and daughter is heightened at Christmas time, the very holiday that created their painful estrangement. J.J. Jenner (CARLY POPE) has always felt diminished by her magnetic mother Lee (CHRISTINE BARANSKI) and has used her smarts to define her success. But when her mom visits unexpectedly and starts driving her crazy, J.J. gets handsome restaurant owner, Alex Termadopolis (BOBBY CANNAVALE) to take her mom out over the next couple of weeks in exchange for a review. J.J. is caught by surprise when she realizes she herself is falling in love with Alex.