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A Very Salem Christmas - Part 1
In Phoenix, Sonny is decorating the tree. Will comes in and tells him he has to stop fussing with it, but Sonny wants everything to be perfect for Ari. They sit and wrap presents. Will tells Sonny the streaming service who bought the rights to his story about the Alamainian peacock wanted to produce a movie with him. His script is due at midnight, and he's got nothing. He's been busy and tried to get an extension. They wouldn't buy his "My grandmother is possessed by the devil" excuse. He down to two hours and has zero ideas. Sonny looks at the Christmas tree and says what about a Christmas movie. All Christmas movies start in a small town full of Christmas cheer. We're transported to a more wintry Salem than we get on the regular show.
Allie and Chanel are selling cookies on their unhygienic, open air table in the Square. Chanel barks at a customer who took one too many free cookies. Gabi and a bearded, non-zombie Nick walk by. Nick is carrying bolts of fabric. Nicole stops Gabi, asking if her order is ready. If she doesn't get her dresses, she'll take her business elsewhere. Gabi and Nick look worried then head into the GabiChic storefront.
At the pub, Sami is working behind the bar, and Marlena walks in, also wearing a Brady pub apron. Marlena thinks they need more decorations to make it more festive, and Sami reminds her that she hates Christmas. We switch back to Sonny and Will on the couch. Will asks why she hates Christmas. Sonny explains that some character in the movie always has to hate Christmas because of some tragic backstory like somebody she loves died on Christmas. Then, we're back in the pub with Sami looking at a picture of Roman behind the bar. Marlena says he would hate it if he was the reason Sami lost her Christmas spirit. Sami says Christmas is just commercial, and Marlena insists it doesn't have to be about materialism and greed. They're interrupted by Sydney rushing in with EJ following behind.
Marlena compliments Sydney's dress. Nicole comes in, saying it was custom made in Italy. She and EJ are a thing, and they're raising Sydney. Marlena and Sami exchange perturbed looks as Nicole kisses EJ Hello. Nicole doesn't know who wouldn't love Christmas and then issues a half-hearted apology because she knows Sami lost her dad at Christmas and Marlena lost her beloved husband.
Cut to the square where we see John strolling through the holiday hubbub. He asks the Sweet Bits ladies how the cookie business is going. Brady is also there eating cookies. John has to go because he has an inn to run.
Next, cut to John in the lobby of the Salem Inn. He answers the phone and is trying to write down a reservation. He calls out, "Honey, do you know where the reservation book is?" Eileen Davidson's Kristen. What would he do without his darling wife? They're wearing matching ugly Christmas sweaters.
(Christmas spinning hourglass)
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Back in Will and Sonny's apartment, Sonny brings in a tray of snacks and asks about the couplings. Marlena is widowed from Roman, and John and Kristen are a couple. He thought Christmas movies were supposed to be about love. Will says it's necessary for the story. Then, we're back in the square where Brady is eating all the cookie samples. Chanel says if they're so good, then he should come inside and buy a dozen, but Brady says he has to run. Chanel starts to call him a cheap (word for donkey) M...another letter, but she gets cut off before she fully curses. Allie says don't worry about it. Here comes her boyfriend. Johnny and Tripp walk up. Chanel has something sweet for her man. She launches herself into Tripp's arms, and they kiss to Allie and Johnny's irritation.
At Gabi Chic, Gabi comments on how many bags Nicole had with her and wonders if Sydney even needs more clothes. She thanks Nick for bringing her a hot drink, and he says what are best friends for and looks at her adoringly. We jump out of the story again. Sonny questions Will including Nick, but this is the good Nick who came to town and showed his nicer side before he went bananas and tormented everybody. This newly improved Nick is perfect for Gabi and right under her nose, but she can't see it. She has a crush on someone else. Back to the movie action, Brady walks into the workroom in a cheesy shirt, unbuttoned to the center of his chest, and wearing a gold chain. Gabi rushes and gushes all over him. She's making him a bespoke suit, which Nick doesn't think she has time for with all the other orders. But Gabi always has time for her favorite customer. Brady soaks in the praise for his handsomeness.
At the pub, Nicole, Sidney and EJ are eating. Sami brings out a basket of craft supplies to make homemade ornaments. Since she's not planning on having a tree, she wants to give them to Sydney. Nicole poo-poos the whole thing and thinks homemade ornaments are tacky. Sami cracks a joke, and EJ laughs, prompting Nicole to put a possessive arm around him. How's business, EJ asks. Sami is struggling to keep the family business going. Snarky Nicole says it must be tough letting down generations of family. Marlena comes in and says Sami has been doing a fabulous job. Marlena hands Sami a note in an envelope. She opens it and says, "What the heck is this?"
Cut to John, Allie, and Gabi also opening envelopes and saying the same thing. They've all received eviction notices and have to be out by Christmas. Gabi panics. Nick vows to help her. Given all that's happened, Brady is going to reschedule his fitting. He hugs her before he leaves and tells her she's the best. She's moon-faced over him. Nick is jealous.
At the Inn, John also reacts to the eviction news. Kristen says they'll get through it together. They kiss. Brady walks into the lobby. Kristen shares the eviction news. Brady explains about all the others who are getting eviction notices.
Sonny asks Will who's the big baddie sending the notices? Will says it needs to be a diva, and Sonny knows exactly who it should be.
Cut to an office chair. Who spins around but evil Paulina with a Cruella De Ville white streak in her hair. Watch out, Salem. Price Town is back. She presses the intercom and calls for her admin, Mary, but Leo Stark comes in. Every villain needs a weasely henchman, Will says. Paulina is going to reinvent Salem and make her hella rich in the process. Leo says there's one hiccup. She calls Leo "Mary" and says she doesn't like bad news. The center of town has been designated for historical preservation. She throws a silver ball at Leo. She only wants solutions, not problems. He doesn't know how he is supposed to solve this problem. Paulina opens up a briefcase full of cash and says throw money at it.
In the town square, Chanel says her mother hasn't been the same since Abe dumped her. Allie is devastated, but Chanel isn't so sure. She's tired of getting up at dawn every day, and she wants to travel. Johnny suggests the Italian Alps, and Chanel gets excited. Tripp isn't sure he can get time off. Allie gushes about the work he does at the free clinic. Chanel is not keen on the free part. But they gush and call each other, "Pookie." Johnny says he's going to pukey. He and Allie obviously each have a thing for a member of the other couple.
At the pub, Sami goes off about all the terrible things that have happened at Christmas, from her dad dying to Lucas running off with Chloe to Antarctica. Nicole goes on and on about how she loves the extravagance of Christmas. Sydney refers to Nicole as "Mom" and tries to correct her about the true meaning of Christmas. (At this point, it seems that Sydney is being raised as Nicole's child and might be hers in this scenario.) Nicole ignores it and starts talking about some sapphires she wants. EJ tries to remind Nicole to be sensitive to what Marlena and Sami are going through. Marlena excuses herself to make a call. She goes outside and prays for a Christmas miracle. John turns the corner and their eyes meet. They talk about the eviction. John is grateful he has Kristen to lean on, but they both look sad.
Back at the Salem Inn, Brady walks into a room. Kristen thought he'd left. But Brady has a gift. Does she want to open it? Kristen rips his shirt open, and they start making out in a frenzy.
In Phoenix, Sonny is decorating the tree. Will comes in and tells him he has to stop fussing with it, but Sonny wants everything to be perfect for Ari. They sit and wrap presents. Will tells Sonny the streaming service who bought the rights to his story about the Alamainian peacock wanted to produce a movie with him. His script is due at midnight, and he's got nothing. He's been busy and tried to get an extension. They wouldn't buy his "My grandmother is possessed by the devil" excuse. He down to two hours and has zero ideas. Sonny looks at the Christmas tree and says what about a Christmas movie. All Christmas movies start in a small town full of Christmas cheer. We're transported to a more wintry Salem than we get on the regular show.
Allie and Chanel are selling cookies on their unhygienic, open air table in the Square. Chanel barks at a customer who took one too many free cookies. Gabi and a bearded, non-zombie Nick walk by. Nick is carrying bolts of fabric. Nicole stops Gabi, asking if her order is ready. If she doesn't get her dresses, she'll take her business elsewhere. Gabi and Nick look worried then head into the GabiChic storefront.
At the pub, Sami is working behind the bar, and Marlena walks in, also wearing a Brady pub apron. Marlena thinks they need more decorations to make it more festive, and Sami reminds her that she hates Christmas. We switch back to Sonny and Will on the couch. Will asks why she hates Christmas. Sonny explains that some character in the movie always has to hate Christmas because of some tragic backstory like somebody she loves died on Christmas. Then, we're back in the pub with Sami looking at a picture of Roman behind the bar. Marlena says he would hate it if he was the reason Sami lost her Christmas spirit. Sami says Christmas is just commercial, and Marlena insists it doesn't have to be about materialism and greed. They're interrupted by Sydney rushing in with EJ following behind.
Marlena compliments Sydney's dress. Nicole comes in, saying it was custom made in Italy. She and EJ are a thing, and they're raising Sydney. Marlena and Sami exchange perturbed looks as Nicole kisses EJ Hello. Nicole doesn't know who wouldn't love Christmas and then issues a half-hearted apology because she knows Sami lost her dad at Christmas and Marlena lost her beloved husband.
Cut to the square where we see John strolling through the holiday hubbub. He asks the Sweet Bits ladies how the cookie business is going. Brady is also there eating cookies. John has to go because he has an inn to run.
Next, cut to John in the lobby of the Salem Inn. He answers the phone and is trying to write down a reservation. He calls out, "Honey, do you know where the reservation book is?" Eileen Davidson's Kristen. What would he do without his darling wife? They're wearing matching ugly Christmas sweaters.
(Christmas spinning hourglass)
![snowy-credits.jpg snowy-credits.jpg](https://www.salemspectator.com/data/attachments/6/6499-b9787b346f5f9c0f4368723fda839152.jpg)
Back in Will and Sonny's apartment, Sonny brings in a tray of snacks and asks about the couplings. Marlena is widowed from Roman, and John and Kristen are a couple. He thought Christmas movies were supposed to be about love. Will says it's necessary for the story. Then, we're back in the square where Brady is eating all the cookie samples. Chanel says if they're so good, then he should come inside and buy a dozen, but Brady says he has to run. Chanel starts to call him a cheap (word for donkey) M...another letter, but she gets cut off before she fully curses. Allie says don't worry about it. Here comes her boyfriend. Johnny and Tripp walk up. Chanel has something sweet for her man. She launches herself into Tripp's arms, and they kiss to Allie and Johnny's irritation.
At Gabi Chic, Gabi comments on how many bags Nicole had with her and wonders if Sydney even needs more clothes. She thanks Nick for bringing her a hot drink, and he says what are best friends for and looks at her adoringly. We jump out of the story again. Sonny questions Will including Nick, but this is the good Nick who came to town and showed his nicer side before he went bananas and tormented everybody. This newly improved Nick is perfect for Gabi and right under her nose, but she can't see it. She has a crush on someone else. Back to the movie action, Brady walks into the workroom in a cheesy shirt, unbuttoned to the center of his chest, and wearing a gold chain. Gabi rushes and gushes all over him. She's making him a bespoke suit, which Nick doesn't think she has time for with all the other orders. But Gabi always has time for her favorite customer. Brady soaks in the praise for his handsomeness.
At the pub, Nicole, Sidney and EJ are eating. Sami brings out a basket of craft supplies to make homemade ornaments. Since she's not planning on having a tree, she wants to give them to Sydney. Nicole poo-poos the whole thing and thinks homemade ornaments are tacky. Sami cracks a joke, and EJ laughs, prompting Nicole to put a possessive arm around him. How's business, EJ asks. Sami is struggling to keep the family business going. Snarky Nicole says it must be tough letting down generations of family. Marlena comes in and says Sami has been doing a fabulous job. Marlena hands Sami a note in an envelope. She opens it and says, "What the heck is this?"
Cut to John, Allie, and Gabi also opening envelopes and saying the same thing. They've all received eviction notices and have to be out by Christmas. Gabi panics. Nick vows to help her. Given all that's happened, Brady is going to reschedule his fitting. He hugs her before he leaves and tells her she's the best. She's moon-faced over him. Nick is jealous.
At the Inn, John also reacts to the eviction news. Kristen says they'll get through it together. They kiss. Brady walks into the lobby. Kristen shares the eviction news. Brady explains about all the others who are getting eviction notices.
Sonny asks Will who's the big baddie sending the notices? Will says it needs to be a diva, and Sonny knows exactly who it should be.
Cut to an office chair. Who spins around but evil Paulina with a Cruella De Ville white streak in her hair. Watch out, Salem. Price Town is back. She presses the intercom and calls for her admin, Mary, but Leo Stark comes in. Every villain needs a weasely henchman, Will says. Paulina is going to reinvent Salem and make her hella rich in the process. Leo says there's one hiccup. She calls Leo "Mary" and says she doesn't like bad news. The center of town has been designated for historical preservation. She throws a silver ball at Leo. She only wants solutions, not problems. He doesn't know how he is supposed to solve this problem. Paulina opens up a briefcase full of cash and says throw money at it.
In the town square, Chanel says her mother hasn't been the same since Abe dumped her. Allie is devastated, but Chanel isn't so sure. She's tired of getting up at dawn every day, and she wants to travel. Johnny suggests the Italian Alps, and Chanel gets excited. Tripp isn't sure he can get time off. Allie gushes about the work he does at the free clinic. Chanel is not keen on the free part. But they gush and call each other, "Pookie." Johnny says he's going to pukey. He and Allie obviously each have a thing for a member of the other couple.
At the pub, Sami goes off about all the terrible things that have happened at Christmas, from her dad dying to Lucas running off with Chloe to Antarctica. Nicole goes on and on about how she loves the extravagance of Christmas. Sydney refers to Nicole as "Mom" and tries to correct her about the true meaning of Christmas. (At this point, it seems that Sydney is being raised as Nicole's child and might be hers in this scenario.) Nicole ignores it and starts talking about some sapphires she wants. EJ tries to remind Nicole to be sensitive to what Marlena and Sami are going through. Marlena excuses herself to make a call. She goes outside and prays for a Christmas miracle. John turns the corner and their eyes meet. They talk about the eviction. John is grateful he has Kristen to lean on, but they both look sad.
Back at the Salem Inn, Brady walks into a room. Kristen thought he'd left. But Brady has a gift. Does she want to open it? Kristen rips his shirt open, and they start making out in a frenzy.