42 minutes
It's a new day and Christmas Eve in Salem. Have your tissues ready.
Tate is in the pub. There's a big Happy Birthday sign. He's on the phone with Roman, thanking him for letting him use the pub. Tate says Holly is going to be surprised. He mentions Steve and Kayla, but not Kate. They hang up and his phone rings. It's Sophia.
Holly is in the K-Mansion den, putting a bow on a box. Maggie comes in with box and wishes her a happy birthday. She tells Holly the box was just delivered for her birthday. Holly says Maggie gave her a lot already including a new wardrobe. Maggie says it's from your mother.
Sarah walks into the bedroom and tells Xander she got Victoria dressed in her suit. She finds Xander putting on a kilt for the Horton party and reminds it's going to snow. He says he has a shirt and coat to wear. Sarah that's good because Julie doesn't want to remember him sleeping naked on the couch. Xander talks about how Jack let him stay, but he returned his kindness when he blackmailed him for the paper. Sarah says she's happy he gave paper the back. Xander says he lost the best friend he ever had.
Jen, Jack and JJ are in Horton Town Square. Jen talks about being happy they got to spend time with Chad and kids before going to Orlando. They're going to Universal Studios. Jen says she thought Julie would be upset with them being gone for the holidays. Jack says that having Dougie there is good for her and she's bonded with him. Jen says Julie was upset when she suggested he stole the necklace. JJ and Jack look at her.
Dougie's on the phone in the Horton living room. He's leaving a message for Leo, wondering if he sold the necklace yet. Dougie says he needs the cash and to call him back. Julie walks in and wonder who he's talking to.
Julie didn't mean to eavesdrop on his call, but she heard him say he needed money, then says Merry Christmas. Dougie lies and says he was trying to call his dad. He wants some cash since he doesn't have money and wants to pay his way while he's there. He wants to pay rent. Julie says that's he's Doug's grandson and he can stay as long as he wants without paying. She says he reminds her of Doug and she wants to get to know him. Dougie says he's enjoying getting to know about Doug and her family. Julie says he'll see the Horton family tradition tonight.
JJ and Jack question Jen why she thinks Dougie stole the necklace since they thought Steven did. Jen says they have no proof Steven took it and that Julie told her Dougie was in jail before he came to town.
Holly's on the phone with Nicole, says she loves her gift, a bottle of perfume. Holly will call her again later and to give her love to Jude and Eric. Then she says goodbye. She puts on some perfume so Maggie can smell it. Holly hopes Tate will like it. She's going to meet him to exchange gifts and she'll stop by the Horton house to hang her ornament later, then she leaves with the gifts.
Tate finally answers his phone. He asks about her morning sickness. Sophia made her appointment for Saturday. Tate will take her. Since it's out of state, they will leave Friday night. He says she's not alone. It's his baby too and no one else will have to know about it. He promises (it's Salem, it won't be a secret forever).
Holly walks into the pub. She calls out for Tate. He pops up from behind the bar and yells surprise. Holly can't believe it. Tate wanted to do something special for her 18th birthday since it's on Christmas Eve. Holly says it's the best thing someone ever did for her. Tate says she deserves it. They kiss.
Shawn walks into the K-Mansion with a bag and wishes Maggie a Merry Christmas. He brought her gift and will see her later at the Horton house. He wanted to see her before he went to the mausoleum to visit Victor. Maggie opens her gift. It's a picture with her and Victor. She gets teary eyed and says it's the perfect gift and hugs him.
Sarah finishes getting ready for the party. Xander kisses her neck. Sarah says he looks so sexy in his kilt. Xander wants to do something before they leave. Sarah wonders if they have time? Xander says they do since he's a traditional Scotsman and doesn't wear undies. It saves time. Xander talks about putting Sarah on Santa's naughty list. They kiss.
Julie opens the box of ornaments. She tells Dougie they mean more to her than gold. Dougie asks if everyone has one? Julie says yes. It was her grandfather's mother who started it. She made the original ornaments for Tom and Alice. Julie says every Christmas Eve people get their ornament. Dougie says this means a lot to you. Julie says it's the best part of the holiday. She says this night is when people come back home and the tree shows us who they're connect to. The people who showed us love and had faith with each other. Julie says "to never forget all the days of our lives that whatever this world throws at us, good or bad, we can share it" and looks directly at Dougie. She says the ones who care about us most is family.
JJ asks why Dougie in jail? Jen says she's trying to find out. Julie didn't ask him and she's got people looking into it. Jack says it's probably nothing. JJ says it would be serious and we don't know anything about him and if Julie is bonding with him, what if he's dangerous? They all look at each other.
Holly's looking at her first gift. It's a bracelet with H and T, and heart in the middle. She kisses him. Tate says that was for her birthday. The rest of the gifts for Christmas. Holly hands him a gift. She bought tickets for a concert for a group he likes. He didn't know they were coming. The concert is Friday night (oh oh).
Maggie tells Shawn she remembers when the picture taken. Victor was being grumpy and to make him smile she told him if he didn't, she would invite all his ex-wives for Christmas. Even Vivian. Shawn says it's hard to believe Konstantin was responsible for his death. Maggie says he was an evil man and she believed he cared about Victor. She says he gave her the portrait of Victor and she wonders if she should destroy it.
Sarah and Xander are kissing in bed. She says Christmas is starting with a wonderful start. Xander says it is getting better. He pulls out a box from under the bed. Sarah says they're doing gifts tomorrow. Xander says this one has to be opened now.
Julie says to Dougie it's a tragedy he didn't meet his grandfather, and that Doug loved this night and carols. She asks if he knew Doug was a singer? He sang with love and heart. Then says he did everything with love and heart. Julie tells Dougie that Doug is happy that he's here to keep her company. Dougie says he feels that Doug is here with us the way she talks about him. She says he's very thoughtful with tears in her eyes.
Jack, JJ and Jen arrive at the house. Julie asks if Chad and the kids left on time? Jack says yes and they should arrive in Orlando soon. Julie wants to see a lot of pictures. Jen sees the ornaments. Julie says she was telling Dougie the history. Then she tell she didn't have time to make him one, but next year he'll have one. Dougie says he's not a Horton. Julie says he is since he's family. JJ says yes he's family now and they want to get to know him. Dougie asks what do they want to know? JJ asks why he was in jail? Julie makes a face.
Julie tells JJ he's being rude. JJ says they need to know more about him since he's living her and Abby's kids do too. Julie says the interrogation can wait until after the holidays. Dougie says he understands. He says he didn't get along well with his dad. When he found out about Doug, he wanted to know about his other family. He said he got along with Robert (using the correct pronunciation), but when he passed away, it was just him and his dad. Then he changed his last name to Williams and started his journey to Salem. He found out Doug died and got drunk. He was in a fight and got arrested. Dougie says he spent two nights in jail before he got sprung and they can contact Chicago PD to verify it. Julie says that won't be necessary and she's glad he came. She hugs him. JJ, Jen, and Jack don't look happy. Dougie is smiling. Julie gives the others the side eye.
It's a new day and Christmas Eve in Salem. Have your tissues ready.
Tate is in the pub. There's a big Happy Birthday sign. He's on the phone with Roman, thanking him for letting him use the pub. Tate says Holly is going to be surprised. He mentions Steve and Kayla, but not Kate. They hang up and his phone rings. It's Sophia.
Holly is in the K-Mansion den, putting a bow on a box. Maggie comes in with box and wishes her a happy birthday. She tells Holly the box was just delivered for her birthday. Holly says Maggie gave her a lot already including a new wardrobe. Maggie says it's from your mother.
Sarah walks into the bedroom and tells Xander she got Victoria dressed in her suit. She finds Xander putting on a kilt for the Horton party and reminds it's going to snow. He says he has a shirt and coat to wear. Sarah that's good because Julie doesn't want to remember him sleeping naked on the couch. Xander talks about how Jack let him stay, but he returned his kindness when he blackmailed him for the paper. Sarah says she's happy he gave paper the back. Xander says he lost the best friend he ever had.
Jen, Jack and JJ are in Horton Town Square. Jen talks about being happy they got to spend time with Chad and kids before going to Orlando. They're going to Universal Studios. Jen says she thought Julie would be upset with them being gone for the holidays. Jack says that having Dougie there is good for her and she's bonded with him. Jen says Julie was upset when she suggested he stole the necklace. JJ and Jack look at her.
Dougie's on the phone in the Horton living room. He's leaving a message for Leo, wondering if he sold the necklace yet. Dougie says he needs the cash and to call him back. Julie walks in and wonder who he's talking to.
Julie didn't mean to eavesdrop on his call, but she heard him say he needed money, then says Merry Christmas. Dougie lies and says he was trying to call his dad. He wants some cash since he doesn't have money and wants to pay his way while he's there. He wants to pay rent. Julie says that's he's Doug's grandson and he can stay as long as he wants without paying. She says he reminds her of Doug and she wants to get to know him. Dougie says he's enjoying getting to know about Doug and her family. Julie says he'll see the Horton family tradition tonight.
JJ and Jack question Jen why she thinks Dougie stole the necklace since they thought Steven did. Jen says they have no proof Steven took it and that Julie told her Dougie was in jail before he came to town.
Holly's on the phone with Nicole, says she loves her gift, a bottle of perfume. Holly will call her again later and to give her love to Jude and Eric. Then she says goodbye. She puts on some perfume so Maggie can smell it. Holly hopes Tate will like it. She's going to meet him to exchange gifts and she'll stop by the Horton house to hang her ornament later, then she leaves with the gifts.
Tate finally answers his phone. He asks about her morning sickness. Sophia made her appointment for Saturday. Tate will take her. Since it's out of state, they will leave Friday night. He says she's not alone. It's his baby too and no one else will have to know about it. He promises (it's Salem, it won't be a secret forever).
Holly walks into the pub. She calls out for Tate. He pops up from behind the bar and yells surprise. Holly can't believe it. Tate wanted to do something special for her 18th birthday since it's on Christmas Eve. Holly says it's the best thing someone ever did for her. Tate says she deserves it. They kiss.
Shawn walks into the K-Mansion with a bag and wishes Maggie a Merry Christmas. He brought her gift and will see her later at the Horton house. He wanted to see her before he went to the mausoleum to visit Victor. Maggie opens her gift. It's a picture with her and Victor. She gets teary eyed and says it's the perfect gift and hugs him.
Sarah finishes getting ready for the party. Xander kisses her neck. Sarah says he looks so sexy in his kilt. Xander wants to do something before they leave. Sarah wonders if they have time? Xander says they do since he's a traditional Scotsman and doesn't wear undies. It saves time. Xander talks about putting Sarah on Santa's naughty list. They kiss.
Julie opens the box of ornaments. She tells Dougie they mean more to her than gold. Dougie asks if everyone has one? Julie says yes. It was her grandfather's mother who started it. She made the original ornaments for Tom and Alice. Julie says every Christmas Eve people get their ornament. Dougie says this means a lot to you. Julie says it's the best part of the holiday. She says this night is when people come back home and the tree shows us who they're connect to. The people who showed us love and had faith with each other. Julie says "to never forget all the days of our lives that whatever this world throws at us, good or bad, we can share it" and looks directly at Dougie. She says the ones who care about us most is family.
JJ asks why Dougie in jail? Jen says she's trying to find out. Julie didn't ask him and she's got people looking into it. Jack says it's probably nothing. JJ says it would be serious and we don't know anything about him and if Julie is bonding with him, what if he's dangerous? They all look at each other.
Holly's looking at her first gift. It's a bracelet with H and T, and heart in the middle. She kisses him. Tate says that was for her birthday. The rest of the gifts for Christmas. Holly hands him a gift. She bought tickets for a concert for a group he likes. He didn't know they were coming. The concert is Friday night (oh oh).
Maggie tells Shawn she remembers when the picture taken. Victor was being grumpy and to make him smile she told him if he didn't, she would invite all his ex-wives for Christmas. Even Vivian. Shawn says it's hard to believe Konstantin was responsible for his death. Maggie says he was an evil man and she believed he cared about Victor. She says he gave her the portrait of Victor and she wonders if she should destroy it.
Sarah and Xander are kissing in bed. She says Christmas is starting with a wonderful start. Xander says it is getting better. He pulls out a box from under the bed. Sarah says they're doing gifts tomorrow. Xander says this one has to be opened now.
Julie says to Dougie it's a tragedy he didn't meet his grandfather, and that Doug loved this night and carols. She asks if he knew Doug was a singer? He sang with love and heart. Then says he did everything with love and heart. Julie tells Dougie that Doug is happy that he's here to keep her company. Dougie says he feels that Doug is here with us the way she talks about him. She says he's very thoughtful with tears in her eyes.
Jack, JJ and Jen arrive at the house. Julie asks if Chad and the kids left on time? Jack says yes and they should arrive in Orlando soon. Julie wants to see a lot of pictures. Jen sees the ornaments. Julie says she was telling Dougie the history. Then she tell she didn't have time to make him one, but next year he'll have one. Dougie says he's not a Horton. Julie says he is since he's family. JJ says yes he's family now and they want to get to know him. Dougie asks what do they want to know? JJ asks why he was in jail? Julie makes a face.
Julie tells JJ he's being rude. JJ says they need to know more about him since he's living her and Abby's kids do too. Julie says the interrogation can wait until after the holidays. Dougie says he understands. He says he didn't get along well with his dad. When he found out about Doug, he wanted to know about his other family. He said he got along with Robert (using the correct pronunciation), but when he passed away, it was just him and his dad. Then he changed his last name to Williams and started his journey to Salem. He found out Doug died and got drunk. He was in a fight and got arrested. Dougie says he spent two nights in jail before he got sprung and they can contact Chicago PD to verify it. Julie says that won't be necessary and she's glad he came. She hugs him. JJ, Jen, and Jack don't look happy. Dougie is smiling. Julie gives the others the side eye.
