Vikki doesn’t think Chelsea should be spending time alone with Johnny. And when Billy suggests Connor go along, Vikki does NOT like the idea of them playing ‘happy family’. We have to set boundaries.
YOu didn’t lose Reid when Mac became his stepmom, Billy sees no harm in more love. He’ll vouch for Chelsea; her recovery’s going well – she’s ready for this. But, is Johnny ready? Vikki reluctantly agrees to Billy’s compromise – let Johnny decide.
Back at CL’s, Tucker just wants to make Ashley happy – I have more to offer than my charm, he quips. Sharon hopes that wasn’t sexual innuendo – but does not reject Tucker’s flirtation.
Nate would like to get to know Audra better – what do you want out of life? What are your goals. Getting a text from Tucker – ‘My suite. ASAP’, Audra’s surprised when Nate offers her a job. He likes to surround himself with smart, savvy people.
Scoffing at Ashley’s theory that he and Kyle are hiding Diane, Jack again blasts Ashley for luring an ex-convict into town. Ashley does NOT feel sorry that Diane’s not spending Christmas with Kyle. She could have come back to spend ANY Christmas with her son! Your hatred for Diane has made you spiteful and small, Jack slams out.
Kyle will open gifts with Summer and Harrison on Christmas morning and then go up to the cabin to spend some time with his Mom. Summer wants to bring Harrison.
Right on time, a sarcastic Tucker looks at his watch as he lets Audra in. She’s not overly impressed with his lack of progress with Ashley.
Billy and Vikki have brought Johnny to CL’s to ask if he wants the gift Chelsea’s bought for him.
Putting aside his concerns that Harrison won’t be able to keep his mouth shut about seeing his DD, Kyle would love him and Summer to come to the cabin. But we have to make sure Stark’s distracted – we can’t risk him following us.
When Kyle worries about Stark following Summer up to the cabin, she points out that he could follow Kyle just as easily and wait until he can get Diane alone. Kyle realizes that she’s right – he can’t take the risk.
When Vikki seems to be trying to influence Johnny’s decision, Billy throws out the idea that he go hang out with Connor. Johnny thinks that a good idea.
Nate returns to find Elena all cleaned up and full of energy. He’d love to have lunch with her but just ate – with Audra. Elena isn’t happy about that.
A frustrated Audra wants to know where she fits into Tucker’s plan. Perhaps I need to make my own plans. OK, Tucker helps her into her coat, then hugs her from behind. You’re an insufferable sonofabitch, she sighs. I know, I’m sorry, he kisses her.
Jack – office – why long faces? Look like Christmas was canceled. Any trip to the cabin puts my MOther in danger. You deserve to be together. Leave Stark to me.
Vikki barely manages to hold it together when Johnny wants to buy Connor and Chelsea a gift (since she got one for him) He and Billy are so busy chatting about it, that they don’t even notice how mad she is.
Elena doesn’t trust Audra but can’t put her finger on why that is.
Are you expecting someone? Audra hisses – then hides in the bathroom as Tucker opens the door for Ashley. Looks like I caught you at a bad time, she seems to guess what’s been going on.