Sami gets a huge surprise, Stefano gets the boot, and Chloe and Daniel have another run-in!
Kayla, Steve, Stephanie, and the baby arrive at the pub. Steve asks why Stephanie doesn't seem happy. Just then, Max appears with Chelsea. He says that Stephanie isn't happy because Philip's not there! Max makes some sarcastic remarks about being surprised that Stephanie isn't spending the holiday with Philip. As they get into it, Melanie walks in. Stephanie points to her, saying Melanie's the reason that she has 'moved on'! Stephanie walks away. Chelsea tells Max that she's sorry. Max and Melanie talk, and he notes that it must be hard for her to have her first Christmas without Trent. She says that it was the only time he acted like a father. She and Max joke a bit, but when she brings up Stephanie he won't discuss it. Max goes to check on some food and Melanie wanders over to where Stephanie and Chelsea are wrapping gifts. Melanie blurts out that Stephanie isn't the only one who's moved on - Max has too - with Chelsea! After Melanie walks away, Steph asks Chelsea if it's true. Chelsea says they're just friends - she's been comforting him. Stephanie is visibly shaken by the idea, and Chelsea says if something was going on between them, she would tell her. Stephanie replies that she would definitely have a problem with that!
At home, Kate asks Daniel if he's going to be alright with Chloe being there - it's obvious they don't like one another! Just then, Chloe walks in. Lucas is right behind her, fussing. He is taken aback when she questions Daniel's presence. Lucas points out that they were all on the front line of Kate's battle. When Daniel and Kate leave the room, Lucas tells Chloe to chill out - it's Christmas!
Julie and Doug arrive at the hospital. Julie acknowledges to Maggie that it will be a difficult Christmas for her in light of everything that has happened with Nick. Just then, Stefano walks in. Julie expresses her disgust! Stefano asks her if there is a problem - she tells him his charity is not welcome at the hospital! He reminds her that charity starts at home - and he feels very much at home there seeing as he owns a lot of stock. Doug tells him no one wants him there - he should move on! Steve, Kayla and family arrive, as do others, and Steve tells Stefano to get out or he'll throw him out!
EJ goes into Nicole's room. As he bends over to kiss her in bed, she suddenly shouts, "No! Get away from me!" Nicole covers, then tells him she is glad he woke her up - she's excited about Christmas. He heads downstairs and she jumps out of bed and locks her door. She rushes to find the fake belly where she has hidden it and vows to herself that she will find a way to 'make this happen'. She goes down to see EJ and tells him that she doesn't love him for his money - she just wants him and the baby. He says he'll try to believe that. She says she hopes that next year at this time, they'll be there with Johnny and their baby. He forgives her for pushing him away and they kiss.
Rafe awakens Sami wearing a shaving cream beard and saying, "Ho, ho, ho!" Sami isn't in the spirit though, she says she misses her kids! He tells Sami he's going to give her a Mexican Christmas - he's making homemade tamales and everything! When he brings up his mother, she asks him to tell her about his family. He deflects her inquiries and says that they should open presents. They head over to the tree and Rafe opens his gift first. It's a special penny that Grandpa Shawn gave Sami for luck! Rafe is touched. Rafe says it's time for her gift, and is puzzled when he powers up the laptop! Sami is stunned to see Roman, the twins, Lucas, and EJ live on the screen. Sami sobs as she tells the kids her heart is with them. Roman guides the children away and EJ speaks to her.
Brady and Philip face off in a room at the Kiriakis house. Philip isn't happy about Brady's appointment at Titan. Daniel walks into the room with Kate and she asks them what is going on. Philip says that Victor has arranged the seating at the table so as to try and appease him because he's not running the company anymore! Kate urges them to get along for Christmas, and they reluctantly agree. Just then, Victor walks in. They all sit down together and share a toast. Victor asks what happened to Daniel's hand, and if he can still operate. Daniel says he slammed his car door on it, and can't operate. Lucas takes a call and leaves the table. Philip and Brady agree that there should be no phones at the table. Victor says it bodes well for the family to see the two of them getting along. Victor then starts bashing Chloe as an 'unwelcome guest' - Kate defends her heartily. Lucas comes back in and says he needs to go, and Chloe whispers at him not to leave her there - he says he'll be back soon. Kate asks Daniel to sit beside Chloe to fill the gap!
At Hope and Bo's place, Lexi, Abe and Theo are there and everyone urges Theo to open a gift. He does, but isn't too enthused - looks are exchanged all around. Abe urges Theo to give his gift to Lexi. She opens it and he smiles, saying, "Theo!" Lexi is thrilled as he gives her a hug! Abe beams.
Lexi and family arrive at the hospital in time to witness Steve threatening Stefano, and Stefano warning that he won't make his substantial donation to the hospital. Lexi tells Steve she'll handle it, then asks Stefano to go. Stefano agrees - if that's what she wants. They exchange curt 'Merry Christmases' and Stefano speaks to Theo. After he leaves, Abe says, "Crisis averted." Doug is in Santa gear by now, and the reading of the Christmas story commences.
Once Philip has left, Brady walks into the front hall with Victor and Kate. He says that Philip doesn't want him there, and neither does his ex-wife! He leaves. Out at the table, Chloe and Daniel discuss how everyone is wondering why they hate each other. He says he's going to leave, but Chloe urges him to stay and work through the awkwardness. She says she admires him for saving Kate's life and for being so kind. She then kisses his cheek!
Nicole goes up to her room and phones Dr. Baker. She warns him about trying to squeeze more money out of her. She says the vase will have to do, and if he says anything about her fake pregnancy, she'll kill him! She returns downstairs just in time to see EJ talking to Sami via video!
Phillip arrives at the hospital and presents Kayla with a donation. She accepts it gratefully. Stephanie has also arrived and Philip hands her flowers, stands next to her, and kisses her on the cheek. Stephanie beams!
Next on Days Of Our Lives:
Rafe tells Sami she'll get herself killed if she continues with 'this reckless behavior'!
Max asks Chelsea if she's okay. She tells him she is just trying to establish that they're friends - friends and nothing more!
Nicole holds a gun on Dr. Baker, saying that there is too much at stake, and only one way to keep her secret buried forever! Dr. Baker pleads, "No!"
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