There are only a few days left until Christmas. Brooks Sterling has been languishing in the waiting room of the Heavenly Office for forty-six years (by earthly standards), awaiting a decision on his afterlife fate. Finally, the cherished day arrives, and heavenly officials inform Sterling that he has lived his life neither shaky nor shaky, and therefore is not worthy of admission to heaven. However, there is a chance to improve... And they offer him to take part in an experiment - to return to earth and help someone. If he completes his mission, the Heavenly Council will reconsider its decision and the reward will be eternal bliss. Sterling agrees...