Becoming a New York City fireman turned Keith into the black sheep of the family because his father, the senator and future presidential candidate, wanted his son to follow in his footsteps. His parents are relentless in their quest to get Keith to give up his dream and move to Washington D.C.

They’ve made it clear that his attendance at their annual Christmas Soirée is required—as is him bringing a date—but he can’t take just anyone to a holiday party for the members of Congress.

Enter Brielle—Keith’s roommate and friend who knows him better than anyone. She’s sophisticated, she’s intelligent, and she’s an award-winning news anchor. His family will love her. 

They went to the party as friends, but left as something more, and now he has to keep his parents from digging their talons into the woman who means more to him than anything. 

He puts out fires for a living, surely he can keep his family from burning down his life, right?