Danny appears behind Phyllis – what a surprise. Join us, he invites Chris in. Now it’s the perfect Christmas Eve. Phyllis is glued to Danny’s side as Chris explains that she brought a gift for him.
Accepting Devon’s invitation to give his side of the story, Tucker explains that he didn’t know about the scandal til after the fact. You could have held a press conference. I screwed up. Devon lectures him for only caring about his this makes him look.
Mike does indeed have another gift for Lauren – but first, more kissing.
The competition between Phyllis and Chris continues as they compete over which one of them best remembers one of Danny’s oh so funny stories from being on tour Christmas Eve.
In bed, Lauren opens her next gift; a dazzling ring. Mike asks her to make him the happiest man in the world by agreeing to marry him a second time. Hold that thought, Lauren hops up.
When Tucker asks if he should leave Dom’s gifts on the front porch, Devon invites him to stop by – but don’t read into it, he doesn’t want a relationship with Tucker (who looks sad as he leaves Devon to wonder if he made the wrong decision) Abby’s silent.
Summer nudges her Mom – it’s 4. We’re meeting Dad at the club for dinner. Heather has to go call Paul. She’ll pick Lucy up at 11. Daniel and Danny will go walk everyone to their cars. No, Chis isn’t leaving (much to Phyllis’ displeasure)
One great surprise deserves another – Lauren’s given Mike a gold wedding ring. Will you make me the happiest woman on the planet by marrying me all over again? Not surprisingly, both say ‘yes’.
Summer meets her Mom at the club to relay that Dad won’t be able to join them for dinner because he has to deal with a family issue. She needs to go over there. Of course Phyllis doesn’t mind – see you tomorrow.
Abby’s gut tells her to keep Tucker away. But she gets where Devon’s coming from. It’s OK for Tucker to see Dom under their supervision. And no more talk about him ~kiss~
Coming down the jazz room stairs, Phyllis doesn’t escape in time. Tucker’s seen her and would like to buy her a drink.
Chris asks Danny to open her gift; an antique silk robe that was once owned by Brian Ferry. Putting it on, Danny hands her a gift. Danny, she gasps. I bought you one like this on our honeymoon (which somehow got lost) Admiring it on her wrist, Chris loves the meaningful gift ~kiss~
Various characters take turns wishing viewers a Happy Holiday Season. Assuming there won’t be a new show tomorrow, I’ll add my best wishes to all you wonderful, patient, loyal readers.
Next Week: At the stroke of midnight you’ll be my wife again, Mike gushes to Lauren … Phyllis coos at Danny – There’s something between us, I know you feel it too. What do you have to lose? she kisses him … Nikki walks into a barn. Jordan’s glad she could make it.
My Thoughts: If Christine has time to sit at Society, she has time to pick up her own damn gift for Danny instead of having Lauren deliver it…. Since when did Lauren/Fenmores start selling antique clothing? If you’ve never heard of Brian Ferry, it’s because he’s a singer from the UK who put out some songs 30-50 years ago with Roxy Music. He’s now 78 and without any certificate of authenticity it’s hard to say whether Brain owned the robe 50 years ago or wore it last week while standing on his lawn shouting at kids to stay off his grass. I guess Chris couldn’t find a guitar signed by Jimmy Page or signed sheet music from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (which really WOULD be ‘amazing’ since Danny/Michael Damian once played the lead role on Broadway) … I love Lauren and I love Botox (Ok, I only had it twice because I do NOT love it) That said, the poor woman can’t even pucker her lips to kiss Mike… The Baldwin’s ‘favourite’ suite seems to be everyone’s favourite suite. Just once, I’d like to see what the rooms look like on the OTHER side of the hallway. I wonder if their favourite suite is the same suite Lauren cheated on Mike with Carmine. Probably not …If Tucker’s scandal is ‘international’ news, why aren’t there any reporters at the club? .. Tip of the week; don’t think you can get down the stairs to the jazz lounge without being seen. Nikki – busted. Phyllis – busted.