Plot Synopsis

Based on the novel by Sheila Roberts. Fireman Zachary Stone is a confirmed bachelor who doesn't believe in love or commitment. When a stray, tabby cat named Ambrose shows up at his door, he takes him in and slowly starts to see that a little companionship might not be so bad after all. His commitment to solitude is further challenged when he meets Marilee, an animal lover and veterinary student who teaches him how to care for his new feline roommate. Chemistry immediately develops between the two, but Marilee has vowed not to date until she graduates, and Zachary is not ready to jeopardize his independence, though he senses Marilee is special. With Christmas rapidly approaching, Marilee's sister, Jaclyn, convinces her to add a little romance to her life of all work and school, while fire chief Sam encourages Zachary to understand the importance of love, marriage and having someone special with whom to share the holidays. When Zachary's model girlfriend, Blair, pressures him to get rid of Ambrose and has Marilee fired from her job at a pet supply store that her father owns, he soon sees the light, realizing he is in love with Marilee and that life is better if shared with someone special.