Buddy lives on a farm with three generations of farm family. Venturing into the woods with grandsons Joe and Fred and their two dogs to find the perfect Christmas tree, he runs out of gas. After the boys and dogs leave to go for gas, Buddy is left to spend the night alone in the forest. Fearful and frightened by trees groaning and creaking with each gust of wind, Buddy shivers as he waits, hoping someone returns for him soon.