Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas (2021) - full transcript

Sonny...

It's Christmas Eve,

you gotta stop

rearranging the tree.

I know, I know.

I just...

I want it to be perfect

when we take our Christmas

Morning pictures.

I don't know who's more

obsessed with Christmas,

you or Ari.

Oh! Speaking of,

is she's sleeping?

Yeah, finally.

Okay, great.

I can start wrapping gifts.

Okay, wait, hold on, let me...

Let me check something quick.

Oh, boy.

What?

What is it?

You know how that

streaming service

bought the rights to my article

about The Alamainian Peacock?

Of course.

How can I forget?

You helped them turn it

into a miniseries.

Yeah, I also agreed

to do a one episode special

for them.

Oh, my God, honey.

That's great.

Well, yeah, I mean,

it would be, except

um, I was expected

to turn in a draft

by midnight tonight

and I haven't written a word.

Oh, my God, what?

Why not?

Well, I got

deadlines at the paper,

and there's chaos back home.

I mean, can you ask

for an extension?

I tried.

And according the e-mail,

they didn't buy my grandmother

is possessed

by the devil excuse.

I... I'm afraid they're not gonna

want to work with me again.

I mean, you still have a couple

of hours left until midnight.

I can't write a whole movie

in that time.

I mean, what if I help you?

I don't even have a story idea!

What about a Christmas movie?

♪ ♪

- Where would we start?

- Okay, well...

All the best Christmas movies

always take place in quaint

little towns,

full of mom-and-pop shops,

and lots of holiday cheer.

♪ ♪

DELICIOUS EATS

TIS THE SEASON

THANK YOU

SALEM INN

Christmas cookies,

get your free sam...

Hey, you!

One per customer!

Uh, enjoy it, sir,

and merry Christmas.

Don't be a Scrooge, Dupree.

What? I'm just saying

we have a business to run.

- Come on, come on!

- Let... just wait, just wait.

- What?

- These cookies smell really, really, really good.

- No, no, no, no.

- Really good.

Excuse me, oh, we have

so much work to do, come on.

Gabi!

Dear.

It's my order ready?

Oh, yes, uh...

Your order.

I'm so sorry, I have been

swamped and...

I've been going crazy

trying to find

those VR goggles

that Ari wants from Santa so...

I will have those dresses

to you by Christmas.

Well, hopefully you do.

Or I'll have to take

my business elsewhere.

Hey, honey, I was thinking.

You know, might just

increase our business

if we were to decorate a little

bit more for the holidays.

Make it more festive.

Mom, you know

how I hate Christmas.

Okay, wait, why do

she hates Christmas?

Because there's always

some tragic backstory,

like someone she loved

died on Christmas

many years ago.

Someone she loved...

You know, your dad would hate it

if he knew he was the reason

for you losing

your Christmas spirit.

It's not just that,

um, Christmas is not

the way it used to be.

It's all been coopted

by big businesses now,

it's all about materialism

and greed.

Doesn't have to be.

It can be about...

love, caring.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, Sydney, merry Christmas!

- Look at you...

- Oh.

Can I have a hug?

- Sure.

- Oh!

Hello, Samantha.

Merry Christmas, EJ.

Aw, look at you.

Mm.

What a pretty dress you have.

Thanks, my mommy

bought it for me.

Custom made for her in Italy.

Hi, sweetheart.

Sorry I'm late.

Looks like you bought out

the entire haul in town square.

Oh, well, what can I say,

I was in the holiday spirit.

I mean, who doesn't

love Christmas?

Oh, sorry.

I mean, I know it's a hard

time of the year for you.

If I remember correctly,

Sami, your father died

on Christmas,

and, Marlena,

your beloved husband.

Merry Christmas, kids!

How's the cookie business?

Well, dad, you gotta try these.

These are fantastic, right here.

Maybe later, son.

I have got an inn to run.

Pa-pa-pa-pa-pa...

Salem Inn, John Black speaking.

Sure, I think we may have an

opening for that weekend.

Just a second, hold on a second.

Honey, do you know where the

reservation book is?

Hold your horses,

I've got it right here.

Ah...

What would I do without

my darling wife?

♪ ♪

Like sands

through the hourglass,

so are the Days of Our Lives.

A VERY SALEM CHRISTMAS

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!

Okay, so,

EJ is married to Nicole...

Mm-hm.

And then John

is married to Kristen

and your grandma Marlena is...

Is the lonely widow.

Are you intentionally

trolling your family?

Is for the benefit of the story.

Yeah, but all these

Christmas movies,

they're about, you know, love.

Yeah, what's a good love story

without some twist and turns?

Mm-hm.

Those look good.

Hey, you're eating

all of our samples.

I'm so sorry.

They're just really good.

Okay, why don't you come inside

and buy a dozen or so?

I should, but I'm...

I'm actually late for something,

I gotta go.

Take this one for the road.

Merry Christmas, thank you,

these are so good.

- Hey...

- Cheap-ass mother...

Eh-eh-eh... Mm.

Hey, look, it is your boyfriend.

Ah, what happened

to all the samples?

Brady cleared us out.

- Oh, that's cold.

- Yeah.

But, don't worry, I saved

something sweet...

for my man.

Gross.

You said it, sis.

You'd think Sydney

doesn't have any dresses.

Did you see how many

bags Nicole had with her?

Lot of bags.

All right.

Cappuccino?

With a touch of cinnamon.

- Oh...

- Just the way you like it.

You're a lifesaver.

What are best friends for?

Mm.

Ah...

Wait, okay, I'm... um...

Gabi and Nick?

- They're best friends?

- Yeah.

Why is Nick even

a character in the story?

Well, because he's part

of the family, you know?

And, uh, he moved back

to get to know us Hortons

and I saw a kinder,

gentler side of him.

Before he tormented you and Gabi

and completely went

over the edge?

Yes, obviously before that.

Okay, you... you are the writer.

Yes, I am the writer

who's on a roll thanks to you.

Thank you, okay, so,

moving right along.

Okay, so, uh...

This new and improved

and sweeter and gentler Nick

is secretly in love

with his best friend.

Yes, and even though

he's perfect for her

and he's right under

her nose, she can't see it.

Because...

Because she has a crush

on someone else.

Christmas greetings one at all.

- Brady, you're here!

- Why, why...

Why are you here?

Oh. I'm here for my fitting,

of course.

I'm making him a bespoke suit.

- Oh, now?

- Mm-hm.

Well, no, it's just, um...

She was just...

She was talking about...

You were talking

about how swamped...

We're really swamped.

No, I always have time

for my favorite customer.

Are you kidding me?

Oh, you're gonna look

so handsome.

Even more handsome.

I don't even know

if that's possible.

You...

You're so kind.

Ah, let me get

my measuring tape.

- Thanks.

- Okay.

Sydney, I was cleaning

out some closets upstairs.

I found all these supplies

for making homemade ornaments.

I'm not gonna

have a Christmas tree

so I thought

you might like them.

Thank you, Sami.

Okay...

Is there a problem?

Oh, we don't have room

for homemade ornaments.

Mom.

Honey, you know

how we feel about glitter

and it takes

months to clean it up.

Oh, the horror.

Sorry.

I... I should have asked first.

Uh, how's... how's business?

Oh, um, yeah.

Well, um, you know,

it's just hard staying

afloat these days.

I'm so sorry, I know how much

this pub means to you.

Yeah.

Yeah, my grandparents

built it from nothing and...

passed it on to my dad.

It must be rough.

Letting down multiple

generations of your family.

Nicole.

I'm just saying,

you must feel an enormous

amount of pressure.

Ooh.

You know what?

Sami's been doing a fabulous job

and... and Sean, Caroline,

even Roman would be so

proud of you.

Thanks, mom.

Oh, I found this outside,

it's... it's got your name on it.

Oh, I'm sure it's just a bill.

The heck is this?

What the heck is this?

The heck is this?

What the heck is this?

Wait, what the heck is it?

It's an eviction notice.

What?

It says that I have

to close up the pub.

I have to be outta here

before Christmas.

Mm, okay.

Okay, harsh,

but I see what you were doing.

The eviction connects

the stories together.

Exactly.

So who is the big bad Scrooge?

The evil villain trying

to toss our heroes

out onto the streets?

Well, it needs

to be a total diva.

I know who it should be.

Wow, wow.

Watch out, Salem.

Price Town is back.

It'll be

the best Christmas ever.

Mary, I need you

in my office now.

1001, 1002, 1003, 1000...

Yes, Miss Price.

You're not Mary.

You fired Mary last week.

I'm Leo, her replacement.

Wait, okay, I'm sorry.

Leo Stark is in the story?

Yeah.

Every villain needs

a weaselly henchman, right?

And they don't make 'em

any weasellier

than Leo Stark.

No lies detected, proceed.

Mary!

Leo, ma'am.

Whatever.

Did you deliver

all the eviction notices?

I did.

Wish I could've seen the look

on the faces

of all those losers.

Wah, wah!

Ah, once they're out,

there will be nothing to stop me

from leveling this town

and achieving my dream.

'Cause who doesn't love

a big impersonal discount store?

You silly little elf,

Price Town isn't just

a store anymore,

it's a concept.

It's luxury condos,

exclusive restaurants,

a whole new way of life,

not just rinky-dinky

mom-and-pop shops.

Price Town is going

to reinvent Salem, USA.

And make me hella rich

in the process.

That does sound fabulous, boss.

But if I may, there's just

one teeny tiny hiccup.

You're going to give me bad

news?

'Cause I don't like

bad news, Mary.

Leo, and it seems

that the property

stretching from the Horton

Town Square

all the way to the Brady Pub

sits on specially

designated land.

Designated by whom?

The Office

of Historic Preservation?

That doesn't sound like

a teeny tiny hiccup.

That sounds like a biggie,

largie hiccup.

Well, I'm sorry, but I...

Ow!

What was that for?

I don't like hearing problems!

I like hearing solutions!

Fix it, Mary!

- How?

- Well, uh...

By doing what I do

with everything.

Throw money at it.

EVICTION NOTICE

Why would your mother

be shutting us down?

Ever since Abe ended things

with her,

Mom has gone full blown Cruella.

We put our heart and

soul into that bakery.

I'm sorry, guys.

I mean, this is just...

This is devastating.

Is it though?

What do you mean?

Look, don't get me wrong,

opening the bakery with

you has been amazing, but...

I don't know, I... Real talk?

I'm tired of waking up at the

butt crack of dawn every day?

And, I don't, know I've been

itching to travel again.

You know the, uh, Italian Alps

are breathtaking

this time of year.

Ooh, I've always

wanted to go there.

I'm not sure if I can

get time off.

I understand.

They must really rely on you

down at the free clinic

you're helping so many people.

For free.

Aw, it's not about the money.

Mm, kinda is, though.

I mean, I... I just want

the world to acknowledge you

for your talents.

You know, the way I do.

Aw.

- Thanks, pookie

- Of course, pookie.

I think I'm gonna pukie.

You and me both.

I think I'm going to throw up.

There must be

some way to fight this.

Miss Price owns this property.

I don't know what I can do.

We, Gabi, all right?

No matter what happens,

we're in this together.

Yep.

Look at me.

You're a talented,

bright young woman.

Okay?

You have so much promise,

you're gonna weather this storm.

You really think so?

I know so and I'm rarely

if ever wrong, okay?

All right.

Um, about my fitting, can we?

You know what?

I'm just thinking

the timing on that

might not be perfect.

Yeah, I noticed the mood

has changed a little bit,

Oh, do you really know

how to read a room?

We'll reschedule.

I... I'll call you, yes,

I will call you,

so we can figure out

the fitting.

Are you sure you're gonna

be able to get it done

by Christmas Eve, though?

I mean, just in case you close...

Okay, that's like

a week from now.

I mean, it's just...

There's... there's higher things

on... on your priority list.

Okay, no problem,

I'll get it done.

Gabi.

Yes?

You are the best.

Oh...

Booted out at Christmas?

Honey, I know how much

you love our little inn.

We still have each other.

And we'll get through it.

Together.

Oh, get a room you two,

but you got plenty

to choose from.

Not for long.

We just found out

we're getting evicted.

You too.

What do you mean?

I just heard that Gabi,

she and Sweet Bits,

they got eviction notices too.

Seems Paulina Price is dumping

all of her tenants at once.

I wonder if that means

the pub is getting

shut down too.

I'm so sorry, Samantha.

Bad things happen at Christmas.

You know?

It's when my dad died.

It's when Lucas ran off

with a drippy Chloe

to Antarctica.

Well, I for one, love Christmas,

the extravagant parties,

the lavish gifts.

That's not really

what it's about, mommy.

I can't wait to see

what EJ gets me this year.

Oh, I have my eye on this

exquisite sapphire necklace.

Nicole, maybe we should

be a little more sensitive

to what Samantha and

Marlena are going through?

I'm sorry,

am I being insensitive?

Yes, I love the pub and I don't

want it to go away.

Oh, neither do I, Syd.

Excuse me, I'm...

I'm gonna make a call

and see if I can get

some help with this.

Oof, oof!

We're going to need

some help down here.

Maybe even a Christmas miracle.

John.

Hello, Marlena.

Oh, I see.

You got the same eviction.

Yeah.

Certainly was

a kick in the gut, but...

thankfully, I have

Kristen lean on.

Brady.

I thought you left

with your father.

I forgot

that I have a gift for you.

You wanna open it?

♪ ♪

SALEM INN

ONE WEEK LATER...

Oof!

Good morning, Marlena.

John.

What brings you

by the Salem Inn?

Uh. Oh, I was in

the neighborhood and...

I... I thought I would drop off

your Christmas card in person.

Oh, thank you.

That's so nice.

Yeah.

Kristen and I

have one for you also.

Oh, thanks.

Where is your wife this morning?

She wasn't feeling well.

Took the morning off.

Nothing serious, I hope.

No, no.

I'm sure she'll be

feeling much better

after she spends

some time in bed.

Merry freaking Christmas!

And happy freaking New year.

You know what?

I know Christmas Eve

isn't till tomorrow.

I think now is a good time

to give you your gift.

Oh, come on,

what are you talking about?

You have been giving me

fantastic gifts all week long,

not to mention the amazing

gift you just gave me.

- You know...

- Just, please,

let a girl catch her breath?

I'm talking...

I'm talking about...

an actual

gift.

- What's that?

- Open it and find out.

No.

What do you mean "no"?

Why not?

Because...

our relationship

is built on lust.

And, um, romantic

gestures just...

complicate things.

Look.

Kristen, I know that's

where we started.

John is my husband

and I love him.

Do you?

I mean, do you?

Do you really?

He makes me feel safe.

Safe.

When did safe become

a priority of yours?

Come on, what about...

What about passion?

What about...

I like things the way they are.

Are you really ever

going to be content

with just being

an innkeeper's wife, Kristen?

I mean, come on, you want more.

Don't you want more?

Not from you.

I'm sorry.

I just don't want your gifts.

I don't want your money.

I don't want anything else

that's going on

in that brain of yours.

- I see.

- All I want is this.

So, basically, what I am

to you is just a hard...

Body.

Yeah.

And if you can't accept that,

then I guess you're just

gonna have to move on.

- Looks pretty good.

- Yeah.

How you doing?

I... I mean, I know this is a...

a rough time of year for you.

Well, I miss Roman.

I guess they always will.

May I ask you something?

Of course.

Why haven't you moved on?

I mean, I'm...

I'm sure there are...

Must be someone out there

for you somewhere.

Good morning people.

How we feeling today?

Well, not great, Miss Price.

Fabulous, fabulous.

Just passing through

with a friendly reminder

that you need

to be out by Christmas.

We hadn't forgotten.

Mm-hm, good, good.

You know, Paulina.

You can evict us.

You can...

throw us out on the street,

but the city will never

let you destroy

these historic sites

for your precious Price Town

and that's a fact.

Well...

I wouldn't

be too sure about that.

OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Come in.

I'm sorry to bother you, sir.

My name is Leo Stark

and I was hoping

we could have a little chat.

Hello, Mr. Stark.

How can I help you?

Oh, so, so, Xander

runs the Office

of Historic Preservation.

- Yeah, I like casting its type.

- Mm.

Plus, Leo's always

had a crush on Xander

and I thought

it might be fun for those

two to cross again.

- Yeah, fun for Leo anyway.

- Yeah.

There's something wrong,

Mr. Stark?

No, it's just...

Office of Historic Preservation,

I was expecting

some old creaky relic,

not a big strapping hunk.

Is there something

I can do for you?

I want to answer that

in so many ways.

I'm sorry?

Let me start over.

My boss, Paulina Price...

Oh, you work for Miss Price.

Yes, and she submitted

a proposal for new construction?

Mm, I'm... I'm aware,

I'm afraid that

I'm going to have to...

decline her request.

What, why?

Why?

Your boss's plans for Salem

are unethical and offensive.

She'd be tearing out

the very heart of this town.

Okay.

So what if she made

a donation to your office?

A very generous one.

Cash.

Is this a bribe?

More like an incentive?

A gift for a job well done?

I'm afraid I'm going to

have to ask you to leave.

It's a lot of money.

Some things are

more important than money.

Like what?

Are you aware that some

of these businesses

have been around for over

50 years?

Then isn't it time for a change?

New businesses

can be cheaper to run.

Look, I'm all for progress

and innovation.

But it must honor the...

The history of this town.

These places that your boss

wants to tear down,

they aren't...

just relics of the past.

They're the soul of Salem.

They're bringing

the community together,

uniting people from

all walks of life

and those experiences

and traditions are

passed down from

one generation to the next,

providing a common

thread for all the people

that live in this town.

So your boss wouldn't

just be tearing down buildings,

she would be demolishing

the connective tissue

of Salem itself.

So...

Is that a definite no?

DENIED

Sydney, honey don't run,

you're gonna ruin your shoes

EJ can you please

talk to your daughter

and ask her to please

act more like...

What?

What are you doing?

EJ.

I'm just helping

the poor man out.

He's just gonna spend it

on drugs and alcohol.

You don't know that.

Where's your Christmas spirit?

Or perhaps I would be

more festive

if we didn't have to keep coming

to this dreadful hole

in the wall

that is run by her ex.

Sydney loves it here

and she loves spending time

with Samantha.

Sydney.

Santa pancakes!

I made them especially for you.

Okay...

You got this, and we have...

That's for you.

Sydney DiMera

put that fork down.

What's the problem?

Uh, it's loaded with sugar

and carbs is the problem.

Sweetheart, it's almost

Christmas

and Samantha already went

through all that trouble.

Well, she could have asked me.

Come on, Sydney,

honey come over here

and we'll get you

something healthy to eat.

Good girl.

Uh, sorry...

about overstepping again.

No, no, you didn't do

anything wrong.

You're wonderful with her.

I just think Nicole gets

a little threatened

by that sometimes.

What is it?

It's... it's just sometimes

when I look at the date.

Can't help but think about...

Our daughter?

Grace would have been

the same age.

I'm so sorry, Samantha.

I miss her too.

SWEET BITS BAKERY

CLOSED

Hey, isn't it a little early

to pack it in?

Well, we're getting

evicted anyway

so I was in the mood

for some shopping.

That is an excellent idea.

I have my eye on this new watch.

Ooh, I want a new watch too.

It's Christmas.

You're supposed to get gifts

for other people.

Okay, but isn't loving yourself

the greatest gift of all?

See?

Now, she gets me.

How about we go

ice skating at the park?

Ooh, yes, yes.

I like the way you think.

Okay, but I don't want

to miss the last minute sales.

Well, we can do both, pookie.

Okay, pookie.

But shopping first.

All right, we'll

catch up with you later.

Mm-hm.

Drives me crazy.

What?

Tripp putting

Chanel's needs above his.

Just so typical of him, right?

So kind and unselfish.

Wait.

Are you in love with Tripp?

What no,

no he's my BFF's boyfriend

Look, Allie, it's okay,

no one's judging you.

I...

If I'm being honest, uh...

I'm kind of in the same boat.

Are you in love with trip?

No.

But I'm totally

in love with Chanel.

Denied?

Nobody denies me.

He wouldn't take the money.

You're a disgrace,

get out of my office!

Ay!

I'm sorry, Miss Price, I tried!

But did you know that some

of these buildings

have been here for over 50 years

and Mr. Cook he made this

impassioned speech about...

Out, I said.

Wait!

Where's my money?

Oh, right.

Hm.

Textbook Mary.

Oh, well, if you want

something done right,

do it yourself.

At least find

the right partner in crime.

Hello, this is Paulina Price.

We need to talk.

You cannot be serious.

"Die Hard" can't be the best

Christmas movie ever.

Well, it takes

place on Christmas Eve.

But it's about

a guy killing terrorists.

To save the woman that he loves.

It's about family

and friendship...

- And bloodshot...

- And bloodshed?

Yes, okay...

Okay, what's a better

Christmas movie?

Oh, I don't know.

"It's a Wonderful Life," maybe?

Oh come on, boring, so boring.

Basic.

"Home Alone"?

"Home Alone" is...

Is just "Die Hard"

for... for kids.

Okay, "National Lampoon's

Christmas Vacation."

Everybody loves the Griswolds.

Griswolds, brilliant.

Absolutely brilliant.

Cousin Eddie,

obviously the best character

"Save the neck

for me, Clark."

What do you...

What are you doing tonight?

Uh. Nothing.

Literally nothing, why?

Do you wanna go to the pub?

There's this cookie

decorating thing.

- Be my partner.

- Yes.

Absolutely, you're on.

I knew I could count on you

to be my bestie.

Yeah.

Actually Gabi, there's...

There's something that I

wanted to talk to you about.

Ah, good.

They didn't close it down yet.

Brady!

Is the suit... is it ready?

Oh, yeah, just right here.

Oh, God, it looks great.

I knew I could count on you.

Hot date tonight?

Uh, sadly, no, no.

The woman I'm into

is not into me the same way.

Are you sure, have you...

Who told her how you feel?

No, I don't know.

I mean, I... I hate rejection.

I'm not used to it, so I'm...

Not really great

at expressing my feelings.

I tend to trip over

my words a little bit.

Maybe you can, uh,

write her a letter.

That's...

Actually a great idea.

- I like that.

- Yeah.

Oh, this suit looks great.

How much do I owe you?

Oh, we're... you know what?

It's nothing.

Gift for Christmas.

- Really.

- Really?

Yeah, you've been such

a wonderful customer

and the store is gonna

close down anyway.

Well, at least let me...

Let me send you a

little something in return.

Can I have your address?

Oh, yeah, kidding me?

Of course you have...

my address.

Thanks, thanks.

Um, suit looks great.

Thank you.

You think

he was talking about me?

What do you mean?

The woman

that he said

he has feelings for,

that he's afraid to open up to.

He said he might

write her a letter and

then he asked me for my address.

To thank you for the suit.

I don't know, I just, I...

I kind of feel a vibe.

I don't know if it's

the Christmas spirit but...

Kind of feel like all

my dreams are coming true.

Yes, well, thank you.

I'm glad we could

come to an understanding.

Oh, yeah, be in touch.

Well, Mary,

I did it.

The city has approved

the construction of Price Town,

But Hottie McHotFace

wouldn't accept the bribe.

Oh, I found a way around that.

It's all happening.

Nothing could stop me now.

Are you sure about this, boss?

Those places, they mean

a lot to this town.

This calls for a celebration

of epic proportions,

steak, lobster, champagne.

Well, that does sound divine.

Shall I make a reservation

at the Penthouse Grill?

Yeah, for one,

since it was a little old me

who sealed the deal and you,

you did diddly squat.

So you know what?

You get to stay here

and clean up my office.

And don't forget

to email one last reminder

about the evictions.

Ta-ta, Mary.

It's Leo.

It was so good of you

to think of this.

Oh, wow, I may not

like Christmas but

I do enjoy spending time

with my family and friends

and it's nice to be able

to lift their spirits,

especially given

the circumstances

that we're about

to lose everything.

Snazzy shirt I bought him, huh?

Looks a little tight.

It's fine, as long

as I don't exhale.

I love the way it shows off

your muscles, pookie.

Well, hey, if

he doesn't want it.

Looks like it might

fit me, so...

See, now Johnny here

has excellent taste.

I feel like you're more

of a flannel kind of guy,

maybe a size too big.

I do enjoy breathing.

Oh, look who's here!

Oh, mom, we have a real life

princess here tonight.

We just got back from seeing

The Nutcracker, didn't we?

Did you like it?

Boring.

Nobody even talks.

Oh, dear.

Nicole stayed behind

for the official gala.

I thought this

might be more Sydney's speed.

- Yeah, of course.

- Well, yeah, good, you can...

You can be a team.

I want Sami on our team.

It's pairs of two, honey.

Oh, wait, wait, I'm judging.

I think I can make an exception.

- Yay!

- Yay!

Why don't...

Why don't you find a place?

We're about to get started.

Yeah, uh, all right,

why don't you go there?

I'll meet you in a minute.

Take your coat off.

Something wrong?

Oh, no.

No, I... I was just...

hoping John might be coming by.

Now, are you sure

that you don't want to go

to Marlena's party?

Oh, honey, I'm so sorry,

I'm just really...

I'm just really

not in the mood tonight.

It's all right.

Hey, maybe we can

just snuggle up in bed,

watch a holiday movie,

Maybe the one with

Hugh Grant when he plays

the Prime Minister and

a guy from the zombie show.

I just love it when

he comes to the door holding

those big signs.

Really?

Don't you think

it's just a little sappy and...

kind of stalkery.

No, it is romantic

and it's sweet.

Oh, come on, give it another

chance,

I guarantee...

it will melt your heart.

This is interesting.

Yeah.

Yeah.

- I think this border...

- There, there.

Yeah, what do you think?

Is it too much?

Damn it.

What?

- What's wrong?

- I just...

I lost another bid

for the VR goggles

that Ari wants for Christmas.

What am I gonna do?

They're sold out everywhere.

- Really? Hmm.

- Yeah.

Well, that might be because

I bought the last pair?

Wait, you bought them?

Why?

For you to give to Ari.

I mean, I heard you

talking about

how hard it was

to find them and...

And you did that for me?

Of course I did.

Gabi, I'd...

I'd do anything for...

Um, uh...

Ladies and gentlemen,

children of all ages,

I have made my decision

but first let me say that you

are all winners in my book.

I should say on these

very trying times,

you brought Christmas cheer.

And that fills us all with joy.

Hear, hear!

Now, there can

only be one champion.

So the winners of this year's

Brady Pub Christmas

Cookie Decorating...

is...

Nick and Gabi!

Ooh!

Nick, we won!

- We did it.

- We sure did.

And you make quite a team.

Yeah, yeah.

I'll give it to him.

Hey, what kind of devilish judge

doesn't pick her own grandkids?

Well, I calls them

like I sees them.

In fact,

Allie's gingerbread man

looks a lot like Tripp's.

And yours looks

a lot like Chanel's.

Hm.

Maybe y'all should

have switched partners, hm?

Let me help you with this,

you got a little...

Look, Mommy,

we made a gingerbread man.

Oh, wow.

Oh, and got frosting

all over your new dress.

I'm sorry.

It's okay, honey.

It'll come out in the wash.

That is her answer

for everything.

Can we talk about this

in private, please?

Be right back, Syd.

Daddy is in trouble, ugh.

You know what?

I think I can get it out.

Let me just see if

I can fix this real quick.

Yeah, look, see?

Yeah, ha! Perfect.

Perfect.

Sami, can I tell you a secret?

Of course you can.

I wish you were my mommy.

Oh...

Kristen,

what are you doing in there?

My favorite scene is coming up.

Be right there!

God, I'm gonna need this

to get through the rest

of that movie.

Shh.

What the world?

Who's at the door?

SAY IT'S CAROLERS

It's carolers!

♪ O holy night, the stars

are brightly shining ♪

I'M SHOPPING AROUND

FOR A GIRLFRIEND

♪ It is the night

of out dear Savior's birth ♪

HERE ARE A FEW OPTIONS

♪ Long lay the world ♪

♪ In sin and error pining ♪

♪ 'Til He appeared and

the spirit felt its worth ♪

I'D RATHER BE WITH YOU

♪ A thrill of hope

the weary world rejoices ♪

BUT TO YOU,

I'M JUST A HARD

♪ For yonder breaks

a new and glorious morn ♪

BODY

♪ Fall on your knees ♪

BUT I HAVE TO SAY THIS

♪ O hear the angel voices ♪

I LOVE YOU, KRISTEN

♪ O night ♪

♪ Divine ♪

PERHAPS ONE DAY

YOU'LL LOVE ME BACK?

♪ When Christ was born ♪

♪ O night... ♪

I'm sorry,

just can't.

♪ Divine ♪

♪ O night ♪

♪ O night divine ♪

YOU MADE ME

THE HAPPIEST MAN ALIVE!

♪ ♪

I UNDERSTAND

♪ ♪

GOODBYE

♪ Fall on your knees ♪

♪ Oh, hear the angel voices ♪

♪ O night ♪

♪ Divine ♪

♪ O night ♪

♪ When Christ was born ♪

♪ O night ♪

♪ Divine ♪

♪ O night ♪

♪ O night divine ♪

Wow.

That was fun, wasn't it?

I think I'm gonna go upstairs

and wash my face,

put on some flannels

and watch my favorite

Christmas movie.

The... the one with Hugh Grant.

Oh, my God.

What is it?

Mom.

I think I have a way that I can

save the business after all.

♪ ♪

How did they find out

about that damn loophole?

No idea, boss.

Explain it to me again.

Apparently,

a Salem law from 1965

states that any small

business owner

operating in

an historic district

for at least a year

has the right to buy out

their lease.

So that's it?

Price Town is dead in the water?

Oh, hell, no, hell, no, Mary,

they only have until

midnight tonight

to raise the money

and those deadbeats over there

they're barely making ends meet.

So if they can't

scrounge up the cash,

it's eviction time in Salem.

Full speed ahead!

Oh, a Christmas Eve deadline.

Just like your script.

- Very meta.

- Yeah.

Gotta push on the climax,

Our characters

are running out of time.

Ooh, and so are we.

Okay, everybody,

thank you all for coming.

I know you'd rather

spend Christmas Eve

with your families but, um...

but we are running out of

time to save our businesses.

John, have you been

able to pull together enough

money to buy our leases?

Even pulling our resources

we're coming up short.

So pooling was a mistake.

But maybe we can still save

a couple

of the businesses, right?

No, no.

We have to stick together.

It's all or nothing.

I have to agree with Marlena.

Couldn't you ask your mom to

give us an extension?

I can try.

But I doubt

she'll change her mind.

Damn it, you guys, I mean,

there must be a way to get

that money by midnight, we...

We can't just give up.

You're right.

You are right, Gabi, we can't.

So...

I have an idea.

CHRISTMAS EVE

TALENT SHOW FUNDRAISER

So, what do you think?

How's it look?

Perfect.

You know, for someone

who's not a fan of Christmas,

you've certainly

gotten into the spirit.

I know, right?

I don't know

what's come over me.

So, do you think this fundraiser

will get you over the line?

I hope so, that's our

last best shot.

I talked to WXIR and

they're going to broadcast

the whole thing, so that'll

bring a lot more eyeballs too.

- That's great!

- Yeah.

And I'll donate

as much as I can.

Oh, no, EJ.

I'm not asking that.

No, no, no, it's my pleasure,

but unfortunately

all of DiMera's assets

are now temporarily frozen.

What?

What happened this time?

The SCC is after us again.

I'm sure it will blow over,

but not in time to donate

to your cause.

I see.

But I'm willing to do

whatever I can to... to help out.

- Really?

- Mm-hm.

Well, I'm really glad

that you say that because, um...

Do have a costume for you.

Uh... Costume?

I was told to pick up

my costume for the show.

We have to stop

meeting like this.

- What?

- Because of the suit and now...

- Here it is.

- Okay.

Uhm, you know?

I thought about what you said.

About, um,

expressing my feelings

for the woman that I love.

Yes.

And I decided

to take your advice.

And?

And she turned me down.

Flat.

Oh, I see, I'm so sorry.

Thank you.

I guess it's time for me

to just, you know, move on.

Yeah, but then you know, maybe

you and I can hang out sometime.

Oh, um...

Thanks, I'm...

I'm flattered, Gabi, but...

I really think we should keep

our relationship professional.

I mean we work for

rival companies, right?

Yeah, right, yeah, of course.

But thank you, thank you.

Yeah.

Oh, my God.

I'm such an idiot.

Ugh!

No.

Gabi, you're wrong.

Brady Black is the idiot.

He doesn't deserve you.

Wow.

Everybody,

this is Allie and Chanel.

Co-owners of Sweet Bits.

Wow, that was fantastic.

What an interesting choice

to cover the Indigo Girls.

Well, I want to thank

all of you so much.

All of you out there

for being so generous.

GOAL

But, as you can see, we haven't

reached our goal yet,

so, please keep

those donations coming.

Oh, give it up, honey!

It's almost midnight

and that meter is about

as dead as this mink.

You are never gonna stop

Price Town from happening.

Oh, the show isn't over yet.

I beg your pardon?

There's still one more act.

How do you know that?

Because I booked it.

You did what?

Who do you think

tipped everyone off

about the loophole in the law?

You? How could you stab

me in the back, Mary?

After everything I've done

for you, Mary!

For the last time my name is...

You know what?

Let's go with Mary,

but with an E and two Rs

as in Merry Christmas.

If you don't mind...

- I don't mind at all.

- Thank you.

Ladies, gentlemen...

or however you identify,

I would like to present

our grand finale,

the incomparable

We Three Queens.

Please welcome to the stage

Miss Sunny Delight.

Ow!

Wilhelmina Shakespeare!

Oh, okay, okay, nice-nice try.

Yeah.

What?

We need a grand finale.

That's not what I meant

and you know it.

Fine.

Here you go.

Amanda Bottom!

And last

but certainly not least,

the belle of the ball

with the big blue eyes

Miss Bullinda Chinashop.

Take it away.

♪ ♪

♪ Deck the halls

with boughs of holly ♪

♪ Fa la la la la ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly ♪

♪ Fa la la la la ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪

♪ Fa la la la la la ♪

♪ La la la ♪

♪ Troll the ancient

Yuletide carol ♪

♪ Fa la la la la ♪

♪ La la la ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Come on ♪

♪ La ♪

Ha, close, but no cigar.

Hold on, hold on, hold on.

No, we are not finished yet,

So, you got a gander at us girls

but now it's time for you

to check out the boys,

ladies and gentlemen,

give it up for

Salem's Sexy Santa.

♪ We Three Kings of Orient are ♪

♪ Bearing gifts

we travel far, travel far ♪

♪ Travel far ♪

♪ We Three Kings of Orient are ♪

♪ Bearing gifts we travel far ♪

♪ Travel far, travel far ♪

♪ We Three Kings ♪

♪ ♪

♪ We Three Kings ♪

♪ Join the party ♪

♪ Oh, join the party ♪

♪ We Three Kings ♪

♪ Join the party ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ I love it ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Come on, you faithful ♪

♪ Oh, come on, you faithful ♪

♪ I like it ♪ ♪ Join the party ♪

You know, you should know

that I always wondered

why aren't the two

of you a couple.

What? No, Nick is my

friend, I don't...

I don't see him like that.

♪ Join the party ♪

♪ ♪

Nick.

I can't believe that perfect guy

has been under

my nose the whole time.

♪ ♪

Horton, I... I was thinking

that maybe Johnny and me...

I know.

♪ Come on ♪

♪ Come on ♪

♪ Come on, you faithful ♪

♪ Oh, come on, you faithful ♪

♪ Join the party ♪

♪ Oh, join the party ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

Whoo!

♪ We Three Kings ♪

Yeah!

♪ We Three Kings ♪

♪ I like it ♪

Great job!

We did it!

Mom, we got enough to save

the Horton Town Square

and the Brady Pub is saved!

Oh!

Thank you, thank you so much!

What the...?

I can't believe

she pulled this off.

Oh, you've got to be

so proud of your daughter.

I am, I am, I am.

Don't you... don't you want

to go find Kristen?

I'm not sure where she is,

but you'd want to tell her

the good news, won't you?

Well, to be honest,

I'm beginning to wonder

if she even cares.

♪ O holy night ♪

♪ The stars are

brightly shining ♪

♪ It is the night

of our dear Savior's birth ♪

I LOVE YOU, KRISTEN

John was right.

This is the best part.

♪ Sin and error pining ♪

Oh, my God.

You were amazing.

Gabi.

Is this real?

I've been pining for

the wrong Santa the entire time.

I don't know

what I've been thinking.

You did it, Samantha.

This is all because of you.

Well, I had a lot of help

and I'm just so grateful.

I mean, you know, to everyone.

Oh, I should give you

back your pants.

Thank you.

And you should be happy too,

because you deserve it.

Thank you, EJ.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

You know, I don't think this

night could be any more perfect.

John, it's snowing.

What?

Doesn't this place have a roof?

It's a Christmas miracle.

Well, Dad, we did it.

I wired the money just in time.

The Brady Pub is here to stay.

But you know that, don't you?

Because you were here

looking out for me

the whole time, weren't you?

Sami Brady, you and I are going

to get something straight.

What now, Nicole?

I saw you uglying

my husband earlier.

Uglying, really?

Yes and you're gonna

stay away from him.

And while you're at it,

stay away from my daughter, too.

Except she isn't

your daughter, is she, Nicole?

What?

What are you talking about?

I just had a talk

with Rafe Hernandez.

The man is a self-righteous

Neanderthal

but he uncovered

a great injustice.

What are you saying?

Samantha.

Our child didn't die

all those years back.

Nicole switched the babies.

What?

Sydney is your daughter,

not Nicole's.

My daughter.

No, no, that is not true.

Sydney is my daughter.

She's my daughter.

No.

Oh!

Say it.

Sydney...

is EJ's and my daughter,

isn't she?

No.

Oh!

Say it, Nicole!

"She's Sami's child."

Sydney is mine

and I'm gonna make you say it.

Sydney...

Sydney is yours.

Horton's winding down?

Is it?

I barely noticed.

What do you want to do now?

We could, uh...

Go back to my place

and watch the Griswolds

or we could watch Bruce Willis

kill a bunch of terrorists

in his bare feet.

I thought "Die Hard"

wasn't Christmas movie.

You know, I'm starting

to see things

in a whole new light.

So, this is...

Awkward?

It doesn't have to be.

Yeah, she's right, you know?

I... I think we'll

all be happier this way.

I mean, we're finally

matched with the person

we're meant to be with,

don't you think?

Uh-huh.

Right, Dupree?

Yeah, Horton.

Totally.

Hello, Historical Society guy.

Mr. Stark, you know you did

a wonderful thing tonight.

I was pleasantly surprised

to see you in the show.

Really, why?

Paulina convinced

somebody from the City

to approve her plans,

I was worried it was you.

No, not me.

Mm.

I wonder who helped her, then.

If that wasn't so humiliating,

my plans foiled

by a drag show, of all things.

I gave it my best shot.

I called in all my favors

to get that variance for you.

Too bad it was all for nothing.

Well, at least you don't have

to keep running that stupid inn.

Not to mention,

I think I've blown

my one chance to real happiness.

Seems I had

you pegged all wrong.

You and the rest

of the human race.

Seriously, you should

be proud of yourself.

You helped to save the town.

I did, didn't I?

May I ask, what made you

change your tune?

Honestly, it was that

passionate speech you gave me

about tradition and some things

being more important than money.

I didn't think

you were listening.

Not listening?

Honey, I'm gonna needlepoint

that speech into a pillow.

Well, I'm flattered.

Somehow you got through to me

in a way nobody else ever has.

Can't quite explain why.

Merry Christmas, Leo.

This town doesn't deserve you.

You came here to gloat?

I came here to invite you

to Christmas brunch.

Me and Johnny

and Allie and Tripp

we're calling it

"A Very Swappy Christmas."

You want me there

after I tried to evict you?

Well, you're an awful Grinch.

But you're still my mom.

And I know there's a great

big heart in there somewhere.

I love you, baby.

I love you, too, Mama/

- Oh...

- Merry Christmas.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Did Santa come?

Is it time to open presents?

Oh, yeah, my darling.

But we do have a gift for you.

Sami?

What are you doing in my room?

Well.

Sydney...

your Christmas wish...

has come true.

I'm your mommy.

What?

You are?

She is?

She is.

Nothing could make me happier.

I love Christmas, mommy.

And I love you.

Oh, sweetheart,

I love you so much.

- Excuse me.

- Uh, wait.

Hi.

Hi.

I can't stop

thinking about that...

little performance

you gave last night.

Well, we've already

established that you...

like my hard body.

- I do.

- Hm.

I do, but it... no,

it was more what you said.

Actually, what you wrote.

And...

I just want to tell you

that I love you, too.

- You do?

- I do.

I mean, I really, really do.

And I want to be with you.

For real.

If you still have me.

Oh, God, Kristen.

Come on.

Such a big girl!

Hold on, let me

get the bed ready.

Ooh, ooh, ooh.

Let's take those slippers

There you go.

Now...

You close your eyes

so that Santa

can deliver your presents.

And we'll see you

in the morning.

I can't believe it.

I can't believe

she's really mine.

She's our child, Samantha.

I meant to be a family.

When I fix all this mess

with Nicole,

maybe you and I can...

Maybe you and I could...

What a Christmas.

And the awful truth came out.

Oh, God.

Please, forgive me.

You know what?

I take that back.

After what I did to Sydney

and EJ and Sami,

I don't deserve forgiveness.

Everyone deserves forgiveness.

Oof.

Oh...

John?

Ah, hey.

Is everything all right?

Kristen and I we're...

We're gonna get a divorce.

Oh.

I'm so sorry.

Thank you, Doc.

Doc.

You haven't

called me that in years.

No, I guess I haven't.

Would you like to sit

with me for a little bit?

I would.

Well, look at that.

All right...

Merry Christmas, Doc.

Merry Christmas, John.

"And as they nuzzle up

in front of the roaring fire,

"snow falling gently outside,

"the clock chimes midnight

and we fade to white."

"The end."

And?

Just under the wire.

All that's left

is to hit "send."

Shall we...

Shall we do it together?

Yes, please.

Okay.

Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for

helping me with this.

Of course.

We just, like,

completed a miracle.

Yeah, and you know what?

We got to spend

Christmas in Salem.

Even if we couldn't

actually be there in person,

You know, writing all that...

it made me miss it.

You know?

Miss them.

Yeah, me, too.

We'll have to visit soon.

Hm.

It's midnight here, too.

Merry Christmas, honey.

Merry Christmas...

pookie.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!