The Hortons and the Bradys celebrate Christmas!
It's still Christmas Eve in Salem, and Lucas and Sami snuggle outside the Horton's home, waiting for Will to get Claire's Christmas package from the car. They kiss and gush at how happy they are now that they're finally back together! Lucas wants to make love to Sami, and explains that he hopes he'll get his present tonight! Sami laughs but reminds him that in the 'olden' days, people waited to make love! Sami shares her concerns that EJ will come after her for revenge if he were to find out that she helped Salem PD to investigate him.
Inside the Horton house, Maggie, Nick and Chelsea drink eggnog, while Julie and Doug put out Hors' D'oeuvres. Julie gives Nick a hug and then gives him a gift from his parents. They're still in France, but sent him a part he had wanted for his computer. He is thrilled to accept it and as he reads the card, he gets a little emotional. "I miss them so much," he says. Chelsea watches as he talks about his parents. She is feeling alone and upset and wistfully tells him, "I have all of these relatives who don't want to know that I exist."
Hope and Bo comfort one another as they think about Zack. Bo asks her to promise him not to go away with Lockhart.
Shawn, Claire and Belle arrive for Christmas celebrations as a family. They're greeted with hugs from all, and Claire is 'stolen' by Julie, for snuggles. Lucas drags Sami under the mistletoe as Belle happily looks on. She tells Shawn that she's happy that Sami and Lucas are back together.
Chelsea is happy and feels loved when Hope and Bo hug her. One by one, the Horton and Brady families put up their Christmas ornaments. Sami smiles when Lucas tells her that it'll be her turn next year!
Chelsea watches with tears in her eyes as an emotional Bo and Hope put up Zack's ornament together. She wants to leave, but Nick stops her. Bo says to Hope, "He'll always be with us." Hope tells Zack, "I'll love you forever." Chelsea goes to the tree to put up her ornament, but has a difficult time with it, when she stares at Zack's ornament. Hope notices this and sweetly holds Chelsea's hand as she puts up her ornament next to Zack's.
Maggie makes mention that there are family members who are no longer with them and ones who couldn't be here today.
Kayla and Steve are upset to find that Frankie can't make it home to find Max because he's stuck in an airport in Toledo.
Stephanie, Steve and Kayla leave for the Hospital in order to read the Christmas story to the sick children. Steve is nervous when he begins but doesn't get far in the book when he stops. "I'm sorry kids. I can't read this," he apologizes. He has to tell them the story in his own words. The children adore his version of the story, which is laid back yet interesting! Bo and Hope drop by the hospital as he finishes up. They love his version of the story, and Bo tells Steve that he is a hard act to follow. (He's to dress as Santa!) Kayla and Steve leave for the Clay Aiken concert as Stephanie, Hope and Bo stay behind. Shawn, Belle and Claire arrive at the hospital. Belle tells the children that Santa's coming soon, and shares Claire's story of when she was in the hospital last year. She asks the kids to stay strong and have faith that they'll get better. Dressed as Santa, Bo arrives. "Ho Ho Ho," he says, and gives out gifts to all of the children with Julie and Maggie's help!
In the basement of the church, Max decorates for Christmas as Mimi washes up. Max holds up a blanket for Mimi as she dresses and sighs as he sees her sexy shadow! Once dressed, Max and Mimi wish each other a Merry Christmas. They dance and Max tells Mimi, "You're not like anyone I've ever known." Mimi asks if this is a good thing and is answered with a kiss! They hear bells tolling. They think they could be saved, if someone else hears the bells. Max isn't so sure they'll be rescued tonight and says he has a feeling that, "It's just going to be you, me, and "Lieutenant Dan" for Christmas!"
Abby sits in her car, browsing a map. She wonders aloud where Max could be. She realizes that there is a church nearby and as she hears the bells tolling, she goes in search of Max. Abby enters the church, calling out "Is there anyone here? Max. Mimi?" Max and Mimi start yelling for her. They tell her, "There is a trap door in the floor," and pound on the ceiling with a broom handle. Abby looks around and finds something to pry the door open and out pops Max and Mimi! Abby gets hugs from Max and then is crushed to witness Max kiss Mimi.
Kayla and Steve arrive at Dune, only to find out that they're too late! The concert is over and Clay Aiken has gone. Kayla takes it well, and the two kiss, passionately. Kayla goes to use the restroom while Clay Aiken comes into Dune. Clay explains to a band member that his ride is gone, and he needs to get home for Christmas! He is concerned that he will not make the airplane. Steve introduces himself and offers a ride. Clay accepts and Steve has a favor. He explains that he and his wife have been apart for 16 years and he asks Clay if he wouldn't mind singing a song for Kayla, before they leave. Clay is only too happy to sing for the duo. He graciously agrees! When Kayla comes out of the restroom, Steve asks her to have a seat. She sees Champagne on the table and is shocked when she sees Clay! Steve explains that they're giving Clay a ride home. Clay introduces himself and tells her that he has agreed to sing the two a love song, dedicated from Steve to Kayla. Kayla beams, as Clay sings 'Everything I have', from his newest CD, 'A Thousand Different Ways'.
At the Brady Pub, Lucas invites Sami skiing for New Year's Eve, Hope and Bo kiss, and Belle tells Shawn how good it feels to see his parents happy again!
Max and Mimi burst into the Pub and are happily greeted by everyone! Abby gets a hug from Stephanie, but Abby is heartbroken with the knowledge that Mimi and Max are together. Steph comforts her.
The Bradys' and the Hortons' all celebrate Christmas together. Caroline and Shawn Sr. kiss, Nick comforts a subdued Chelsea, Bo and Hope kiss, and Alice looks at Tom's picture and says, "Merry Christmas my darling Tom, and to all of us that we love near to us and that are far away, may the blessings be with you now and all the days of our lives."
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John explains to Marlena that Stefano sent EJ to kill him. "Doc, this is my fight!" he tells her.
