Nikki’s thrilled with her Christmas gift (the new ranch) and wants to know what else is under the tree. You deserve this and more, Victor’s kissing her when Cole and Claire arrive with gifts – Happy Christmas Eve.
At home, Mariah and Faith are eager for the good news. Sharon updates that someone else was there (and killed Heather) It’s a Christmas miracle, the girls hug their Mom as Nick watches/smiles.
Mike’s sharing the new developments with Lauren when Phyllis arrives at Society – the ‘real’ killer; what’s THAT supposed to mean???
The gifts placed under the tree, Victor raises a glass to Claire’s first Christmas as a Newman. This holiday will be special for Cole too – he lists all he loves about Claire (who also shares her joy) Nikki’s thrilled with their gift – a framed portrait of the five of them. She and Victor hug Claire.
Phyllis is sure that Sharon killed Heather – she’s tired of everyone making excuses for her. Mike and Lauren’s attempt to calm her down fails. This is the first Christmas Lucy spends without her Mother!
Mariah and Faith thank Nick (who credits their Mom – who credits Alan) Now we focus on finding the killer – who knows what they have planned next.
Sharon doesn’t know who touched her shoulder. Daniel needs to know that the killer’s on the loose. Not on Christmas Eve, they decide.
Mike’s vague about ‘pending changes’ in the case. Phyllis repeats her accusations – you don’t care about me and my kids. We do, Lauren only makes Phyllis more curious – what do you know that I don’t.
Cole hopes Victor doesn’t mind that he was included in the portrait. Of course not, you’re part of the family, Victor takes Cole out for a word. This might not be a warning to stay away from Vikki.
Victor’s very protective of his family – Vikki’s been involved with men who aren’t worthy of her. That said, he won’t stand in the way. You’re a good man – take good care of my daughter. That means a lot to Cole. Welcome to the family, Victor shakes his hand. Nikki and Claire watch – it’s a Christmas miracle.