A spoiled trust funder goes one step too far when he gambles away his considerable means. This time his wealthy father won’t bail him out unless he can prove his worth.

SYNOPSIS:

Robert Wright is a wealthy, narcissistic seventeen-year-old in a thirty-two-year-old body. Addicted to fun at any cost, he gambles into the ire of illegal casino owners then skips out on the bill. Never a good idea.

Sure, his wealthy father can bail him out, but will he? It’s one time too many for Carrigan Wright who puts a heavy price on the purse strings: Survive a drop in the wild and get to a predetermined destination within a week or no money.

There’s no way Robert can do it. It’s mid December and no time for his first wilderness experience. That doesn’t stop Carrigan. Only two conditions – “Spend only what you ear. Break the law and the deal’s off.” With that Robert’s plopped in the middle of nowhere.

After two days wandering aimlessly in the cold, beautiful forest without food or water, Robert stumbles upon the little town of Christmas Tree. There he discovers a tinsel lined main street, holiday painted windows, snow covered spires and ‘Tis The Seasoning Diner. It’s right out of a dream, or hallucination.

He staggers in hoping to work for food. When the owner refuses, Noel Nicols buys him dinner. A little conversation later and Noel takes a chance, hiring Robert on her tree farm for the busy season. It’s the opportunity he needs to earn enough to get the heck out of Dodge.

Unbeknownst to him, Noel’s home and farm are on the brink of foreclosure from a jealous, greedy real estate maven. It’s a cliché, but true. The season has to go well.

After a gallant start casino thugs arrive on a mission, turning the little tree farm upside down. Noel’s burgeoning trust in Robert is broken but, so far, nothing else.

A guardian angel in the form of Carrigan’s emissary Clint, staves off the criminals long enough for Robert to right the ship. Foregoing his chance to save himself he helps Noel save her property.

Humbled, he meets his father at the St. Nicholas Hotel with newfound confidence and determination. Whatever the consequences he’s prepared to accept them. That’s all Carrigan needed to hear. He pays the debt so Robert can help Noel re-build. They may not be perfect, but at least they’re out of the woods.