As America enters its fourth year of war, people on the home front pray for an end.
When the U.S. government finally ends the blackouts, it’s another sign that the Allies are close to victory. Italy has surrendered, Germany has suffered devastating losses, and American forces are halfway to Japan. Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin meet in Iran to discuss the future. The slogan everywhere is Win the War in ’44.

Back in East Boston, life for the Nolans has been a mix of blessings and misfortunes. George gets elected to the Boston City Council and becomes the family favorite. Abby buries herself in work and college to keep from worrying about Arthur. After Chickie fails all her classes, Connie vows to keep her out of a state institution. But with no money for a private school, Thomas takes a risk he might regret.

As the Christmas season approaches, everyone puts aside their troubles, hoping for peace in the new year. But after all the war has taken from them, can their faith in each other survive?