A puppy is up for sale and we hear him talking. He sees Mikey passing by and begs him to take him home. Mikey, however, has to hurry past in tow of his mother, and other people buy the puppy. He manages to escape and starts his life as a stray. James is a pilot working for Samantha - who extends trips to spend more time with him. Mollie is looking for a job after getting laid off. Mikey tells Santa Claus that he wants a dog for Christmas, James feels the time has come to give him one and tells Samantha. One day, the dog gets caught by animal rescue and taken to a kennel. He is about to be put down when James brings Mikey there to select one. Overjoyed, he bumps into the dog he saw as a puppy and decides to take him home. He names the dog Rocks.