Jack’s drinking in front of the tree when Kyle comes down to wish him Merry Christmas Eve. With Harrison asleep, they can finish their conversation.
Traci and Ashley are having drinks at Society when Diane arrives – she hopes they’ll get past their anger at being lied to.
Jack and Kyle bond over their shared Mommy-issues. Don’t miss the last I love you – the last I forgive you.
Diane’s apologetic. Traci thinks a fresh start’s asking a lot – moving past it might be doable. Can Ashley follow her sister’s lead? She can only promise to keep things civil over the holidays. In the spirit of forgiveness, Diane will buy them a holiday drink.
The three girls and Nick listen in shocked horror as Phyllis continues to lambaste Sharon (who finally says ‘Enough’ – the truth will come out, she didn’t kill Heather – go home Phyllis – I’ve had enough of you!
Over drinks, Jack tells Kyle that miracles happen – second chances and forgiveness. He gets a pass on his past (Diane not so much) He wishes he’d loved his mother when she needed him most – don’t make the same mistake I did.
The three Abbott women discuss common ground – Alan (who’s snowed in at a speaking engagement) Ashley drinks to Diane’s toast but doesn’t smile.
Faith blurts out that someone else was in that apartment – everyone will know my Mom was innocent. Who? Phyllis isn’t buying it. Heather was thrown away like a piece of garbage, she slams out.
Sharon’s family rallies around her – Phyllis just won’t let it go. Nick understands that she’s hurt and grieving – Chance will find the real killer. All are soon shouting ho ho ho! and laughing.