Brady ends up firing Nicole's public defender and hiring an attorney for her at his own cost. He later tries to tell Arianna about it, but he doesn't want to dampen her good mood, and decides not to. Nicole thinks she may recognize the kidnapper's voice. Roman calls Anna to invite her to the family's Christmas, but she declines, saying that she is spending the day with Tony's spirit. Later, she admits aloud to herself that she took Sydney to make Stefano pay for what he has done, and to make Sydney's family realize what she went through when Tony died. The teens prepare for the winter dance. Will is upset to learn from Tad that Mia knew the whole time that Chad expected to go to the dance with her, but the two make up. Later, Mia is upset to see Chad and Gabi dancing together. Melanie and Philip plan a trip to a tropical island for Christmas. She becomes jealous when she sees Nathan kissing Stephanie's cheek under the mistletoe. After talking with Justin about his divorce, Philip decides not to leave town, and takes Melanie to an inn outside Salem. He ends up proposing to her.
[Soft footsteps] Nicole: Oh... have you heard anything about Sydney? Brady: Nothing new. Nicole: You know, I was... I was sitting...thinking and, you know, that's all you can really do here. And I realized that, uh... I'd forgotten that Sydney wasn't mine. I had to lie all the time, and I knew in my head that I couldn't let anyone find out the truth. So I basically thought she was my baby. Brady: I know. I saw that, Nicole. Nicole: Brady... Brady: Yeah. Nicole: Do you think you could get me a picture of her? [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: [Laughs] Oh... you know what, Sydney, I think this is the best one. As a matter of fact, I think it's just perfect. [Chuckles] [Cell phone rings] [Ringing] Anna: Hello? Oh, my God... it's you. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Oh, Christmas in London is like something out of Dickens. Well, that's very sweet. Tell her thank you, but I'm gonna be okay. Max, I'll be fine. Happy Christmas to you, too, you dork. I love you. He's gone British on me. He's saying "Happy Christmas." Philip: He was worried about you? Melanie: He just wanted me to know that Caroline invited me to the Christmas party. Philip: Yeah? Melanie: Yeah, he was really trying to sell it, too. Midnight mass, leaving out cookies for Santa--the whole 9 Christmas yards. Philip: And you said no. Melanie: Course I said no. We have our un-Christmas anti-celebration, and I just simply can't attend both. Philip: Well, maybe...maybe you're having second thoughts. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: Thanks. Nathan: All right, so we're sure about this toy helicopter for Ciara, right? I mean, I thought little girls liked dolls. Stephanie: Nathan, I was a little girl once, all right? Nathan: Oh, yeah? Stephanie: Yes, I was, and the boys got all the cool toys that moved and made noises. Trust me, Ciara's...gonna love it. Nathan: Aw, are you tired? Stephanie: [Yawning] Maybe just a little. I get my burst of energy on Christmas Eve. I like all the traditions. Nathan: Yeah, me, too. We're gonna be seeing a lot of each other. I don't know --Christmas Eve, Christmas day. Stephanie: Yeah. I'm just glad you don't have to work. Nathan: Yeah, I know. It's a rarity. Seems like somebody pulled some strings down at the hospital. Oh, uh, so Christmas Eve, I'm gonna pick up you at 11:15 from midnight mass. Cool? Stephanie: It's a date. Not a date... it's-- Nathan: Yeah, I got it. It's cool. Stop... Stephanie: [Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: I don't think that's a good idea. Nicole: What am I, just supposed to forget I even knew her? Brady: I think Sami or EJ would...have a negative reaction to you having a picture of her, yeah. And I think we should keep emotions low before the trial. As if that's even possible. Nicole: Always lookin' out for me, huh? Brady: Hey, someone's got to, right? Nicole: Brady, it's awful in here. Not because I'm in jail... I know I deserve it. And I can handle anything. It's just that knowing that she's out there somewhere, and I can't do anything to help-- it's driving me crazy! Brady: I know, I know. Nicole: There really isn't anything new? Brady: No. There's nothing. Really. Nicole: I think you're lying to me. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Of course it's me. Why are you so surprised? [SCENE_BREAK] Will: Hey. Kinsey, Tad. Tad: Well, don't we all look swell? Kinsey: Mia! A wrist corsage. How...retro. Tad: Kinsey didn't like the corsage I got her. I think snapdragons match her eyes. Kinsey: Oh, how lucky I am to be going to this dance with such a funny person. Will: Oh! Kinsey: I laugh all the time. Will: Well, you two are a date? Kinsey: No! No, no, no, he is not my date. He is my ride. Tad: And I'm shallow enough to go with this superficial- veering-to-nasty person... because she's hot? Kinsey: Do not...do not get any ideas. Will: [Chuckles] Mia: Has anybody seen Chad? Kinsey: Mm...smooth, Mia. That's very smooth. I'm sure Will must have loved hearing you asking after the father of-- Will: Okay, Kinsey, can it. Kinsey: Oops! Mia: It's just that he was a little upset earlier, and I was worried about him. Chad: Wow. Mia, you look, uh, great. Kinsey: Oh, he is obviously devastated. Mia: I'm sorry. Did you already buy that for me? Chad: Huh? Oh, no. This is, uh, this is for my date. Gabi. [SCENE_BREAK] Gabi: This is not gonna work. Just tell Chad I'm not going to the dance. Arianna: Okay. This is just off the top of my head. You don't like the dress. Gabi: Just tell him I got the plague. Looks like I did. Arianna: Okay, yeah. Sure. I will go tell Chad that you don't want to go and... you just take off that hideous dress and, um...hmm. We could go back to wrapping tamales. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: I'm not lying to you. Nicole: Something bad happened. They've called off the search. Brady: No. No! Nicole: Everyone's given up, and you won't tell me. Brady: Nic--oh, God, what I-- what I... didn't want to tell you was that there was a false lead, all right? Everyone got their hopes up, and it turned out to be a dead end. Nicole: What happened? Brady: Rafe did this...search for any woman who had purchased the boots that you said you had seen and...apparently Kate had bought a pair. Nicole: She took my baby? Brady: No. No. I said it was a false lead, all right? She had returned the boots, Nicole, and she has a firm alibi. Forget it. Why are you looking at me like that? Nicole: You're holding something back. There's more, isn't there? [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Why would you think I'm having second thoughts? Philip: Pfff...I mean, the way you talked about Dickens? And the Brady Christmases? Sounded like you thought it was nice. Melanie: It is nice. And I'm sure they'll have a great time. But you're not gonna be there, and I wanna be where you are. Philip: Well, I just want you to know that I wouldn't mind if you accepted the invitation. Traditional Christmases can be very nice. Melanie: Now who sounds like they're having second thoughts? [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Well, I don't want you to think you have to watch what you say around me. Stephanie: I don't. Nathan: Really? 'Cause it seems like you just did. All right, look, I know that I have feelings--h-had feelings-- have had feelings for Melanie, but-- what does that even mean, having feelings for somebody? Everybody has feelings for everybody, right? It's like you either have nice feelings or you have the kind of feelings where, you know, get me out of here, like... you're totally smiling at me. Why? Stephanie: I like it when you try to talk yourself out of things. Nathan: Isn't it sad that I can do a tracheotomy better than I can talk? Stephanie: Yeah, it is. Nathan: Thanks. What I'm trying to say is... that we're friends and... all my feelings for you are nice ones. Stephanie: And vice versa. Nathan: And only if you're not uncomfortable around me. If you are, I totally understand, and I would never want to do anything to hurt you. Stephanie: You're not gonna hurt me. I know that. We're friends, and I-I don't want to lose that. Nathan: Good. I'm glad. Stephanie: So we can say the word date without...freaking out? Nathan: Yeah. And--and we don't have to talk about feelings. Stephanie: Yes. Yes, I know how you hate that. Nathan: Um...so let's grab the coffees and we'll celebrate how things will never be awkward again. Stephanie: All right. I'll help. We can use the coffees to toast to, uh...never being awkward. Something. I don't know. Nathan: I like your exit. [Clunk] Ooh. I got it. [Both chuckle] Yeah, that's not awkward. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: Well... Tad: That doesn't bother you? Will: No, she's just upset. She hurt his feelings. Tad: And what about your feelings? Aren't you a little bit ticked off that she said yes to Chad after she said yes to you? Will: Look, I told you, okay? It was--it was a misunderstanding. You know, she's...going through a lot. Tad: And you're going through a lot, too, and you can still keep track of how many people you asked to the dance. Will: All right, what crawled up your shorts? What's--what are you doing? Tad: What do you think I'm doing? I'm trying to make you as miserable as I am. Will: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Mia: So Gabi is the girl you introduced me to at java the other day. Chad: Yeah. I bumped into her after I left your place... and I just kind of asked her, you know. Mia: Mm. And she just kind of said yes. Chad: Yeah, it's cool. She doesn't really know anyone here and, you know, I'd just been dumped, so... Mia: Chad, I didn't dump you. Chad: [Laughs] I was--I was kidding. Mia: Well, I'm glad you asked her. I'd hate to think I'd completely ruined your night. Chad: You didn't completely ruin my night. But...I still wish I was going with you. [SCENE_BREAK] Arianna: You really want me to do this--go downstairs and tell Chad that you're not gonna go. Gabi: Do you think I want him to see me like this? Arianna: [Sighs] Yeah. [Exhales] You look so totally dowdy. [Clicks tongue] Tch, tch, tch. Oh! This could work out really great for me. Yeah! And that's all that matters, you know? Yep, Brady's gonna come over a little bit later, and it would be great for us if we could get out. So what you could do is wrap all the tamales all by yourself. Oh, and another thing. Caroline's insurance doesn't cover people who don't work here using the industrial dishwasher, so what you're gonna have to do is wash all the dishes by hand. But don't worry. That'll just take a few hours. Gabi: I am not doing that. Arianna: Oh, and then you could sit in the cinders and feel sorry for yourself. Gabi: You are so... Arianna: What? Gabi: So pleased with yourself. Arianna: Or... you could just give me a few more minutes and we can see if we can come up with something that you like. And then you can go to the dance with a really cute guy... and you can have fun. It's up to you. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: I don't know how much of this you want to know. Nicole: I want to know everything, Brady. I'm going crazy in here. Please! Brady: Okay. All right, look, um... EJ and Sami, and I guess Rafe as well-- well, it was EJ's idea. Nicole: What was? Brady: They're gonna have a Christmas Eve candlelight vigil. There's gonna be a lot of media coverage there and they're gonna make a direct plea to whoever took Sydney. Nicole: Wow. That-- poor EJ. Brady: That really wasn't the reaction I expected. Nicole: No, I-if there's one thing he hates, it--it's private things, emotional things being made public. So if this was his idea, he's got to be desperate. Brady: Of course he's desperate. Yes. Nicole: I just wish I could be there with him. I know I really screwed things up. But I still love Sydney... and I still love EJ. And if I could just... get out of here, I might really be able to help. Woman: Actually, we might be able to arrange that. [SCENE_BREAK] Mia: Well, I'm really glad you have a date. And Gabi seems nice. She sure is pretty. Chad: Yeah, but that's not why I asked her. Mia: No? Chad: No. Well, I wanted to make sure I have a chance to get a dance with you. Mia: I'm going with Will. Chad: So? What, you guys are joined at the hip? Look, come on, Mia. All right, the least you can do after leading me on and humiliating me is to give me one dance. Kinsey: Oh, my God, you look amazing! [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Well, I'm just saying, why would you be so surprised? I call every year around Christmas. Anna: [Laughs] I know. Uh, Merry Christmas, Roman. I hope you're doing well. Roman: Ah, yeah, I'm doin' okay. Anna: [Laughs] Really? You sound a little down. Roman: Well, this isn't exactly the best Christmas that Sami's ever had. Anna: Ah. And you're only as happy as your unhappiest child. Roman: Well, listen, I didn't call to tell you about my problems. Anna: I'm sure you didn't. You never tell anybody your problems. Roman: But then again, I don't know... maybe this thing with Sami... Anna: Go on. Roman: Well, you know what? They say that, uh... one of the most sentimental things is an Irish cop who's been around a while. So I was thinking about Christmas and...the fact you haven't had such a great year and...that we are family. Anna: We are. Roman: Bo and Hope... are hosting the Horton Christmas this year. I just thought you might wanna come with me. Anna: Oh, Roman... I would love that. But I just can't. [SCENE_BREAK] Joanna: My name is Joanna Leone. I'm with the public defender's office, and the judge has assigned your case to me. Nicole: And you think you can get me out of here. Joanna: No question. Nicole: Did you hear that, Brady? Joanna: The first thing you should know is that anything you say to me is privileged, which means I can't repeat anything you say to me to anyone unless it relates to a crime you're planning in the future. Nicole: Yeah...I-I'm pretty sure I'm done with my life of crime. Joanna: Second thing is you should send him away. I want you to be totally honest with me, and we don't want a third party privy to the conversation. Nicole: Brady's my friend, and I absolutely trust him. Joanna: He didn't have anything to do with the crime? Nicole: No! Joanna: All my notes indicate that you acted alone and that this was your first offense. Never been arrested or charged for this before, have you? Nicole: No, it was my one and only time. Joanna: Odd. You're a little older than the usual first offender. Nicole: Excuse me? Joanna: As a matter of fact, I'm surprised you didn't go for something a little more valuable. Nicole: More valuable? Joanna: But as the earrings were worth less than $30 and it's your first offense, the store will drop the charges in lieu of compensation for the earrings... and the shoplifting won't go on your record. Nicole: The store--what are you talking-- Joanna: Now, that's really lucky for you. Nicole: I didn't take any earrings. Joanna: Look, this is a great deal. You plead not guilty, you face a judge, and they can be surprisingly harsh when it comes to shoplifting. Nicole: I didn't shoplift. I switched two babies and said one was mine that wasn't. Joanna: You're not Rebecca Kasmeric? Nicole: [Sighs] No. I'm Nicole Walker DiMera. Joanna: Wow. You're...here. [Laughs] Dude...[Laughs, snorts] After what you did, you'll probably be locked up for a couple decades. [Laughing] [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: You know what? You're right. I think I am having second thoughts. I'm giving up a Christmas with my newly blended family to be on a beach with you...in a bikini. Melanie: Yikes. Philip: I don't know. Vivian could be my secret Santa. Melanie: Oh! And then we could go over to the DiMeras, hang out with Mom. Philip. Ho, ho...no. [Melanie laughs] Philip: But what I'm trying to say is, you know, if you want a traditional Christmas with the Bradys, with the carols and the presents... I wouldn't mind if we didn't go to-- Melanie: The tropical island? Did you forget how shallow I am? Philip: [Chuckles] Melanie: Let's go. Oh, um, could we stop by the Java Cafe really fast and get a coffee before the airport? Philip: Yeah, sounds good. [Cell phone ringing] Philip: Hold on. I better get this. Melanie: You know, take that. I'm gonna go to the Java Cafe. I'll meet you there. Philip: Okay. Melanie: Okay. Philip: Hey, what's up? Oh, yeah, sure. I'll be right there. [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Uh... Stephanie: Listen... people kiss under the mistletoe. I mean, it's not binding. Just means that it's... nice to be friends around Christmastime. Nathan: Yeah. It is nice. [Chuckles] [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: It was so nice of you to ask, Roman, but, um... uh, you know, I just really wouldn't be good company. Roman: Anna...come on. You've had a big loss. Everybody understands that. And it's not like I'm gonna be the life of the party, and nobody expects Sami to be spreading a lot of joy. We just want to be together as a family. Anna: Thank you, Roman. That means a lot. But, um, not this year. Roman: Okay. Listen up again. I'm gonna give it one more shot here. How 'bout I come over on Christmas, take you out to dinner? Doesn't have to be long. We'll go to a quiet place. I just don't like the idea of you being alone on Christmas. Anna: But Roman... I'm not alone. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: So where did you get your law degree anyway, off the internet? Joanna: Now, listen-- Brady: Now, listen to me. If you can't even handle knowing which of your clients did what, then I doubt you'll be a real legal eagle in the courtroom. Joanna: It's a clerical error-- Brady: That's one thing, but popping off how much time she's gonna serve without even hearing her side of the story-- unprofessional. That's a kind way to put it. Joanna: Just who do you think you are? Brady: Oh, I'm the dude that's gonna be firing you, and I'm gonna be getting her a real lawyer with a brain. Guard! Miss Leone is done here. Nicole: No, no, don't. Brady, I can't afford a lawyer. Brady: I know you can't. But I can. And I'm gonna get you the best one. Nicole: Why? Why are you doing this? [SCENE_BREAK] Arianna: Hello. Gabi: Uh, Chad, this is my sister Arianna. Chad: Oh, hi. Arianna: Hi. It's nice to meet you. Chad: Nice to meet you as well. Kinsey: Gabi, Chad, come over here--I want to take your picture. Arianna: You know what? You lay a hand on my little sister, and my big brother's gonna deal with you-- ex-agent Hernandez. You know why they call him ex-agent Hernandez? Excessive force. Gabi: Chad? Arianna: Oh! Chad: No, hey... Arianna: I'm sorry. We were just getting to know each other. Kinsey: Okay. Smile. Ooh! If you two aren't the cutest couple in the world! Look...she smiles. Such a refreshing change from you-know-who. Okay, one more. Okay, teens, we are late. So let's move it! [Chattering] Arianna: I know prison guards less aggressive than she is. Move it. Gabi: Bye. Arianna: Have fun. Be careful. You look beautiful. Gabi: Okay, okay. Arianna: Use that head of yours. Will: Listen...we need to talk. [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: Philip. Philip: Hey. Justin: Got some great news! 50-yard line. It's gonna be one hell of a football game! Philip: Justin, I'm sorry, man. I'm heading to the airport. Justin: What? Philip: I decided I can't handle the family Christmas, especially when that family includes Vivian, my mom, and the man who paid to try to have me killed. Justin: Oh...Scrooge! I mean, this isn't the time of year to hold a grudge. Philip: Look, man, I am really sorry. I can't do it. Justin: All right. Well, it's, uh...no big deal. Shouldn't be too hard to find someone who wants a ticket. Philip: Justin. This isn't about the football game. What's wrong? Justin: Nothing. Look, I can see you're in a hurry, so go, enjoy your trip. Philip: No, man. I'm not leaving until you tell me why you called me. Justin: It's not a big deal. Adrienne doesn't want me home for Christmas. What are you gonna do? [SCENE_BREAK] Nathan: Yeah, that was nice. Like...like coffee. [Laughs] Stephanie: Oh, hi. Melanie: Hi! Boy, you and...you and Nathan are having a romantic Christmas, aren't you? Stephanie: Sorry if that bothered you just now. Melanie: But--that--with the--no! I--why...[Laughs] Would--that doesn't bother me. [SCENE_BREAK] Will: So I was talking to T and...he said that you knew Chad thought he had a date with you. Mia: Uh, Will, no-- Will: No, Mia, you lied to me. Mia: I was trying to figure out how to fix things, and I thought if you found out about Chad, that we had a date, you wouldn't want to go with me. I didn't want you to be mad at me, but...you are. So if you don't want to go with me, I'd understand. [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: But it's all right. I've always enjoyed Christmas here in Salem. Philip: Well, with my dad and Vivian...[Laughs] And Hope's been a lot of fun lately. Justin: It'll be great. But, look, you go have a good time, and, uh, we'll just catch a game when you get back. Philip: Definitely. Justin: So is this a solo trip or are you taking someone with you? Philip: Yes, I am. Melanie. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: Now, come on, Nicole. Isn't a good criminal lawyer what every little girl wants for Christmas? Nicole: Yeah. We both know I don't deserve it. And you would be totally justified if you were never nice to me again...I mean, after everything I've done. Brady, I used you over and over and over again. Brady: Hey, hey, hey. With my past, uh, it doesn't work for me to judge anybody. So I want to help you. Nicole: Thank you. So do you think the vigil will help find Sydney? Brady: [Inhales] It can't hurt. Nicole: I would stay in here forever if it meant that Sydney could come home. Brady: Oh, I...I know you would. It just doesn't work that way. Nicole: Brady... it's her first Christmas. And we don't even know if she's all right. [SCENE_BREAK] Roman: Well, uh... who are you gonna be spending Christmas with? Anna: Uh... Tony. Tony...is here with me in spirit... and, uh... he's gonna help me... do what I have to do. [SCENE_BREAK] Stephanie: I guess I thought you were bothered because of the bothered look on your face. Melanie: Bothered--this-- my face--this isn't a bothered-- this is a "Should I get decaf so I can sleep on the plane" look. Stephanie: Plane? Melanie: Ah, oh, yeah. Philip's taking me to a tropical island so we can have Christmas in the sand and the sun. Stephanie: Nice! Melanie: Nice? No, that's nirvana. Stephanie: Well, maybe in January. I mean, Christmastime, I just prefer snow and family and decorating the tree. Melanie: Well, I guess I don't miss what I never had. Stephanie: That's too bad. I mean, it really is kind of wonderful. But maybe next year. Melanie: Yeah. Maybe next year. [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: So...the divorce is going through? Justin: Yeah. That's what Adrienne wants... obviously. And actually, since the kids are out of the house and going their separate ways for Christmas, it certainly doesn't make sense for me to be home. Philip: [Exhales] It's gotta be tough, man. Justin: I'll get over it. Hey, what are you doing here? You're blowing town with a beautiful girl. Now, go, get outta here. Philip: You sure you're gonna be okay? Justin: Philip... listen, I'm not gonna fall apart just because you turned me down for a football game. Philip: Well, how about because you're not gonna be spending Christmas with your wife and kids? Justin: Like you said... I have Victor. And Vivian. And it's a white Christmas! Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas to all... and to all a good night. [SCENE_BREAK] Mia: Will... you've been so great during everything that I-I'd hate to lose you, but like I said, I'd understand. I really would. Will: It's okay. I still want to go to the dance with you. Mia: I'm glad. Will: But first I need to call my mom and make sure there's no news about Sydney. Mia: Okay. Well, then, um, you should probably do that in private. So I will meet you at the dance. Will: No, it'll--it'll only take a minute. Mia: I'll see you there. [SCENE_BREAK] Gabi: You sure you don't mind? Chad: Nope. Gabi: Not a big fan of slow dances. I wanted to get some air. Chad: Well, it was crowded in there. Looks nice, huh? The lights on the water. You're shivering. Uh...here. Take this. Well... there you go. Sure you don't wanna go back inside? Gabi: No. See, I...didn't want to get some air. I didn't want you to know that. Chad: What, that you didn't want to slow dance with me? Gabi: No. No, that's not it. Chad: Hmm. [SCENE_BREAK] Brady: No, I will have your retainer for you in the morning, but I expect you to meet with Nicole by tomorrow, noon. Look, look, we both know that a lawyer of your caliber doesn't have a soul, so don't give me this sentimental crap about the holidays, all right? Yeah, I have learned a couple things from my grandfather, especially about lawyers. Have a good day. Arianna: Hey! There you are. Brady: Hi. How you doing? Arianna: Hi! Oh, I have a tamale with your name on it. Brady: Um, I'm hungry, that's great, but, Ari, uh... there's something I gotta tell you. [SCENE_BREAK] Melanie: Okay, stating the obvious, as we were never on a plane, something tells me we are not on a tropical island. Philip: No, we are not. It's an inn just outside of Salem. I hope you like it. Melanie: Whoa. [Laughs] Are we in Santa's workshop? Philip: It'll still just be the two of us, so... little more traditionally Christmas. You hate me. Don't you? You hate me for breaking my promise. Melanie: No! No, the truth is, all this old-fashioned Christmas stuff is nice. Besides, I don't care where I am as long as I'm with you. Philip: Yeah. I hope you're not disappointed. Melanie: I just said I wasn't. What was that phone call about? Philip: Nothing. Nothing, really. Melanie: Mm. Something tells me that was somebody who needed a friend on the phone. Philip: Well, sometimes Christmases can make people feel alone. Melanie: And you didn't want to be too far away, just in case your friend needed you. [Chuckles] You know, you have a nice streak that you try so hard to cover up. Philip: So do you. Melanie: We have something in common. Philip: So...do you think we can have a nice time here? Melanie: Mm, well, that depends if we decide to be naughty or nice. [SCENE_BREAK] Arianna: Well, I have something to tell you. Gabi and I... we had a nice time together. Brady: No way. Arianna: Oh, yeah. We didn't fight. I got her ready for a dance. We actually laughed. I think this Christmas is gonna be great. Brady: Well--[Laughs] [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: You probably wouldn't approve of what I'm doing, darling. But I'm taking good care of the baby. And Stefano needs to pay for what he did... treating his eldest son like dirt? And forcing you to do dangerous and desperate things? He took the person I love most in the world...away from me. So I took Sydney away from him. [Laughs] From all of them. And now they'll understand what grief feels like. [SCENE_BREAK] Nicole: They won't let me have a picture of you. But I can close my eyes and see you. And when I get out of here, I promise... I'll find you. [SCENE_BREAK] Gabi: It's not that I didn't want to dance with you. I just...don't know how. Chad: No! What, are you serious? Gabi: And I didn't want to look stupid in front of everybody, in front of you. Chad: Hmm. You know, I've held it against my parents for years that they sent me to dancing school when I was a little kid. I mean, I was scared to death that all the guys would find out. Gabi: Yeah? Chad: Yeah. But... tonight I'm glad, though. Because I know how to teach you. Gabi: Chad, there's no music. Chad: Aha! Well, the wonders of modern technology. [Gabi laughs] [Soft music plays] Chad: You know, it's not hard. Just, uh...just take my hand here. Woman: Ooh ooh ooh/ whenever we touch/ whenever we move/ my love is yours all yours Chad: You know, Gabi, you're a natural. Woman: Holding you here/ I'll never let go [SCENE_BREAK] Philip: What are you doing? [Christmas music plays] Philip: You have Christmas music on your mp3 player? Melanie: Busted! [Giggling] Philip: Well, maybe this Christmas stuff isn't all too bad, you know? If you're...with someone you... Melanie: You didn't finish your thought. Philip: You're with someone you love. Like you, Melanie. Uh...I have something for you. Melanie: Yay! Thank you. Let's see. Um... uh... Philip: It's a ring. Melanie: It's a-- Philip: I don't want to just spend Christmas with you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Melanie: I'm sorry, um... I'm hallucinating right now. Philip: No, no. You're not, you're not. It's me, I'm Philip... asking you... Melanie... to marry me. [SCENE_BREAK] Arianna: Oh, my God, she looked so beautiful! Brady: Yeah? Arianna: Oh! And that smile. Yes. She had like this real genuine smile, not that little smirk--you know that little smirk? No, no! I'm not doing it! Stop! Not gonna do it. No! It's Christmas, and I love my sister, and I love my mother, and I love my whole family, and I love you--joy to the world! That's my new motto. Brady: Whoa. Whoa! Arianna: Yeah. Brady: You're--you're cracking me up but, um...it's really good to see you this happy. I like this. Arianna: Thanks. Oh! I almost forgot. What is it you wanted to tell me? Brady: Um... you know what? Nothing. Nothing. Nothing at all. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: We are going to have a wonderful, wonderful Christmas together. Just you... and me... and your Uncle Tony. [Chuckles] [Humming lullaby] [SCENE_BREAK] Anna's voice: Shh... hush, baby, hush. Hush, sweet pea. Everything's gonna be all right. Nicole: I know that voice. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: It would take an awful lot for us to get that Christmas miracle this year. Hope: Can I give you a little advice? Carly and Rafe: It's you.