Although their relationship works in the city, things begin to fall apart for young Manhattanites Everett (Dermot Mulroney) and Meredith (Sarah Jessica Parker) when they visit the 'burbs for the holidays. In fact, Sarah's first meeting with Everett's bohemian parents (Diane Keaton and Craig T. Nelson) proves so traumatic that she has to call in her sister (Claire Danes) for reinforcements -- a move that only makes Christmas more complicated.