When Maggie, her husband Kyle, and their son Ethan move into a new house, she hopes it will be the fresh start her family needs — especially after Ethan’s difficult experience with bullying. The home once belonged to an elderly man named Christopher, and his daughter sold it because it was too painful for her to keep.
Not long after settling in, an aging husky with striking blue eyes begins appearing on their porch every morning. He never barks, only waits patiently for food before quietly leaving again. Ethan quickly grows attached, and one day notices the name “Christopher Jr.” on the dog’s worn collar — the same name as the home’s previous owner.
Then one morning, the husky acts unusually restless, pacing and staring toward the woods. When Maggie and Ethan follow him, they discover a pregnant fox trapped in a snare. They rescue her, rush her to the vet, and name her Vixen. The husky — now affectionately called CJ — stays by her side throughout her recovery. Days later, Vixen gives birth to four kits, trusting Maggie’s family enough to let them near.
When the babies are ready, the family helps return them to the forest, but the bond remains. Each weekend, Maggie, Ethan, and CJ visit the fox family, proving that sometimes, an unexpected visitor can lead to extraordinary friendships and second chances.