In the movie, Jackie is presented as a hard-working and dedicated Assistant District Attorney who is trying her best to balance her job with raising her daughter, Gracie. She is determined to win her latest case, which involves a dangerous criminal who has been terrorizing the city.
Jack's sudden appearance in her life throws everything off balance. Jackie has not seen or spoken to her father in years, and their relationship is strained at best. Jack left the family when Jackie was just a child, and he has never been a part of her life. Nevertheless, he claims to have come to meet his granddaughter and make amends.
As Christmas approaches, Jackie must decide whether to forgive her father and let him into her life, or to hold on to the pain of the past and push him away. Meanwhile, she is determined to win her case, even if it means putting herself in danger.
Throughout the movie, we see Jackie struggle to reconcile her feelings towards her father, while also trying to be the best mother and lawyer she can be. She learns that forgiveness is not always easy, but it is the only way to move forward.
In the end, Jackie wins her case, and she and her father are able to reconcile. They spend a lovely Christmas together, complete with family traditions and a newfound appreciation for each other. The movie ends on a heartwarming note, with Jackie and Gracie enjoying the company of their newly reunited family.