Christmas Eve

In New York City, wealthy, elderly Matilda Reed - euphemistically referred to as Aunt Matilda by anyone in her close sphere - is considered eccentric by most that know her. Her nephew, Phillip Hastings, however believes she's crazy, and is trying to have her certified as so so that he can take control of her money. Knowing full well what Phillip is trying to do, Aunt Matilda tells the two people that will assess her mental capacity and make the decision about Phillip's wanted control - psychiatrist Dr. Doremus and Judge Alston - that she would trust control of her money only to any one of her three sons, who she adopted when they were wards of the state. She does not know of any of their whereabouts as all three left when they became of age telling her that they wanted to make their way in the world without her money or her name to fall back on, she not having heard from any of them since. She tells the judge to return on Christmas Eve as she will have her three boys there with her that day in Christmas Eve being all about family, then when the judge can make his final assessment. Aunt Matilda may regret this pronouncement despite emotionally wanting her three sons with her. Mario, the eldest, is wanted by the FBI for a shady deal made in New Orleans, he having lived in exile in luxury in South America ever since. Michael, the middle son, is a bad check passing gigolo who has to marry into money to continue leading the lifestyle to which he is accustomed. And Jonathan, the youngest, is a hard living rodeo cowboy. On top of these issues, each son is facing a totally separate female related problem. The question then becomes whether any of the three will make his way back to Matilda for Christmas Eve and if so if she will regret them coming back in light of what Phillip is trying to accomplish.