Janisse loves celebrating birthdays, and she makes a special dinner for her husband Carl’s birthday every year at home to honour him and their loved ones. But Sally, her mother-in-law, has other ideas, which opens the door for a string of surprising happenings.
Sally insists on following a particular custom of baking cookies for Carl, which causes conflicts even though Janisse was initially ready to include Sally in the preparations. Sally asks Janisse to go to the grocery store, and when she returns, the journey causes misunderstandings and accusations that expose more subtle levels of deception.

As the evening wears on, Janisse finds herself at odds with Carl and Sally, juggling denials and miscommunications in an effort to keep the birthday celebration going. But then a shocking turn of events exposes Sally’s actual motivations, pulling apart a web of deceit and manipulation.
In the midst of the chaos, Janisse and Carl face Sally at some point, which reveals underlying problems and starts the process of forgiving. Looking ahead, Janisse emphasises their will to keep going in spite of the difficulties by promising a drama-free party for Carl’s next birthday.

Janisse’s preparations for a special celebration with Carl take an unexpected turn in this gripping story of birthday drama as her mother-in-law, Sally, manipulates the scenario for her own agenda. The truth comes to light amid miscommunications and accusations, inspiring forgiveness and a resolve to avoid turmoil in the future.