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Show opens at the hospital, Xander brings baby Victoria to visit Mommy Sarah. Victoria is sleeping. Xander and Sarah have apparently been taking turns keeping her, 2 days at a time. Xander talks about how he misses her so much when she is gone for two days, but looks forward to getting to see her mum for the handoffs. Sarah smiles at him.
Marlena is in her office on the phone letting someone know their medication is ready and she will see them next week. She hangs up and John walks in and says "Surprise!"
Johnny and Holly just finished a sword fight. Holly pokes him in the butt with her sword and he jokes "that'll teach me to turn my back on you."
At Paulina's, Chanel is asking her help for what to wear when she and Johnny have their date at the Bistro. Paulina hopes they aren't getting serious too fast. Chanel and Paulina discuss her relationship with Johnny and how Johnny is planning a surprise. Chanel is so happy; it feels good to put all the drama and dark days behind her.
Nicole and EJ are enjoying dinner at the Bistro. It warms EJ's heart to see her smile. He admires her strength. Nicole says she is starting to come out of the dark a little. EJ holds her hand.
Back to the Hospital, Sarah thanks Xander for bringing her all the way there. Sarah can't believe Victoria slept for 7 hours straight for Xander. Xander says he sang her a Scottish lullaby. He describes it. Sarah hopes she will sleep like that tonight, as she is exhausted. Xander reminds her he is there for her, to just let him know if she needs his help.
Marlena and John talk about how Marlena needs more time in her day and more balance. It's more difficult this time of year. So many people are depressed and anxious and self-medicating. John just sighs and smiles at her.
Nicole wants Holly to have a good birthday and Merry Christmas. She's a kid and not sure how much she understands. EJ says that Holly has her "eye on Tate" which is surprising to Nicole.
Holly and Johnny are in the living room. Johnny pours himself a drink. Holly wants one, but isn't old enough. Johnny says maybe in 5 years. Holly is hungry, wants to order food. Johnny is meeting Chanel for a date at the Bistro. Holly makes an annoyed face while she drinks whatever kid drink Johnny gave her.
At Paulina's, the chat is now about Abe and how Paulina invited him over for Christmas dinner. Chanel says this will be the best Christmas ever. Paulina looks sad, so Chanel asks what's wrong. Paulina tells her she is sorry that she has some bad news to tell her. She called Eli today and found out Lani's release had been delayed, something about her paperwork being processed wrong. She was supposed to be out before Christmas. Paulina is very upset about it. Chanel tries to comfort her.
Holly tries to convince Johnny not to go on his date with Chanel, saying it might be weird to go on a date at the same place her mom and his dad are. Holly says she prefers a guy who's a little more mature. It doesn't work, Johnny leaves to shower so he won't be late. Holly texts Tate that her plans changed, let's have dinner.
Nicole and EJ have left the Bistro and he's being really sweet to her. She talks about how beautiful the night is, and he says she is the most beautiful thing he sees and kisses her.
Back to Marlena's office: John is holding a picture of grandson Jude (Eric and "Sloan"'s baby), says he has been waiting for her to come home so he could give it to her. But then, would she like to have it for her office? She is so thankful and so happy for Eric and Sloan. John and Marlena agree grandkids are the best. They discuss the DNA test and Nicole.
Xander and Sarah still talk about how much Victoria changed in just 2 days, her likeness to them. Xander hopes she will have her beautiful brown eyes. They begin to hold hands and Sarah freaks out and runs away with the excuse that she needs to check on a patient.
Back at Paulina's: Paulina and Chanel discuss Paulina's health. Chanel wants to stay with her instead of going out. Paulina insists she is ok and Chanel should go. Chanel says ok and leaves to get ready.
Back at Marlena's: John and Marlena remember the ones they lost and hug. Sarah walks in, apologizes for interrupting. John leaves to get some coffee and offers some to them. After he leaves, Marlena and Sarah talk about how Sarah is feeling. She is scared she is going to make a huge mistake. Then we see Xander admiring his baby as John walks by. Xander stops him and asks him to give him advice.
At the mansion, EJ and Nicole are walking in with his hands covering her eyes. Surprise! He got her a beautiful Christmas tree. Holly and Johnny walk in and they talk about plans for Christmas. She is so blessed to have her and also Johnny, and she and EJ are together. Johnny heads out for his date with Chanel. Holly has to go as well, she has plans. Before they leave, Johnny tells EJ a package arrived for him. It's a box from the funeral home. Nicole insists he open it. It's a small, but a nice-looking box, it's a box of ashes. Nicole is holding the box and starts to cry.
Back in Marlena's office: Sarah talks about how she is allowing herself to get sucked in by Xander again. Her stomach does a backflip. But every time she feels like she regrets it. But they work so great together. Marlena listens as she wrestles with her feelings.
Back in the lobby, Xander is asking John for advice, to give him some tips, how to overcome things and be romantic. John has had issues in the past, how did he win back Marlena? John calls him a donkey (he uses the a word). John is a firm believer that people can grow and change, because he did. Xander just looks at him.
Holly walks up to Tate. He compliments her appearance. She says she just decided to have dinner with him. He tells her he has his dad's gold card, could do whatever she wants, even fly to Paris. She sees Chanel and Johnny walking together towards the Bistro. She suggests that Tate take her to the Bistro. They can work their way up to Paris for next time. Tate says the sky is the limit and they head to the Bistro.
At the Bistro: Chanel is looking at the menu trying to decide what to eat. Tate and Holly walk in. Tate and Chanel see each other. Chanel complains about it and says she isn't convinced Holly isn't trying to get Johnny's attention. Holly looks at them all mischievously.
At the mansion, Nicole talks about her feelings. EJ says this is God's way of helping them, giving them closure. They can now lay their baby boy to rest. They'll plan a small service, surrounded by family. Nicole says no, she wants it to just be the two of them. EJ knows the perfect place.
At Marlena's office: the talk continues about what Sarah should and should not do. Marlena thinks Sarah has done everything she is supposed to and is ready to make that decision. She asks Sarah to just enjoy that baby girl, because it all goes by so fast.
Back in the lobby, John continues to give Xander advice about how to be a better dad, a better person, for his own sake and the sake of Sarah and the sake of baby Victoria. Sarah walks up and John shares his sentiment about precious baby Victoria. John leaves. Xander asks Sarah if he can walk her and baby Victoria home, and Sarah smiles and would like that very much.
At the Bistro: Johnny just wants to focus on Chanel. They talk about their day. Johnny asks about Paulina. Chanel talks about Lani's situation and how Paulina is pretty down. Johnny asks if she wants his dad's help? He is a DiMera and can pull some strings.
Holly comments that Tate isn't eating his shrimp cocktail. He calls her out on picking the Bistro because she wanted to see Johnny. She denies knowing he would be there.
Chanel and Johnny continue their talk about how DiMera can help. He says maybe his former mother in law could also be his future mother in law some day.
Marlena is in her office on the phone letting someone know their medication is ready and she will see them next week. She hangs up and John walks in and says "Surprise!"
Johnny and Holly just finished a sword fight. Holly pokes him in the butt with her sword and he jokes "that'll teach me to turn my back on you."
At Paulina's, Chanel is asking her help for what to wear when she and Johnny have their date at the Bistro. Paulina hopes they aren't getting serious too fast. Chanel and Paulina discuss her relationship with Johnny and how Johnny is planning a surprise. Chanel is so happy; it feels good to put all the drama and dark days behind her.
Nicole and EJ are enjoying dinner at the Bistro. It warms EJ's heart to see her smile. He admires her strength. Nicole says she is starting to come out of the dark a little. EJ holds her hand.
Back to the Hospital, Sarah thanks Xander for bringing her all the way there. Sarah can't believe Victoria slept for 7 hours straight for Xander. Xander says he sang her a Scottish lullaby. He describes it. Sarah hopes she will sleep like that tonight, as she is exhausted. Xander reminds her he is there for her, to just let him know if she needs his help.
Marlena and John talk about how Marlena needs more time in her day and more balance. It's more difficult this time of year. So many people are depressed and anxious and self-medicating. John just sighs and smiles at her.
Nicole wants Holly to have a good birthday and Merry Christmas. She's a kid and not sure how much she understands. EJ says that Holly has her "eye on Tate" which is surprising to Nicole.
Holly and Johnny are in the living room. Johnny pours himself a drink. Holly wants one, but isn't old enough. Johnny says maybe in 5 years. Holly is hungry, wants to order food. Johnny is meeting Chanel for a date at the Bistro. Holly makes an annoyed face while she drinks whatever kid drink Johnny gave her.
At Paulina's, the chat is now about Abe and how Paulina invited him over for Christmas dinner. Chanel says this will be the best Christmas ever. Paulina looks sad, so Chanel asks what's wrong. Paulina tells her she is sorry that she has some bad news to tell her. She called Eli today and found out Lani's release had been delayed, something about her paperwork being processed wrong. She was supposed to be out before Christmas. Paulina is very upset about it. Chanel tries to comfort her.
Holly tries to convince Johnny not to go on his date with Chanel, saying it might be weird to go on a date at the same place her mom and his dad are. Holly says she prefers a guy who's a little more mature. It doesn't work, Johnny leaves to shower so he won't be late. Holly texts Tate that her plans changed, let's have dinner.
Nicole and EJ have left the Bistro and he's being really sweet to her. She talks about how beautiful the night is, and he says she is the most beautiful thing he sees and kisses her.
Back to Marlena's office: John is holding a picture of grandson Jude (Eric and "Sloan"'s baby), says he has been waiting for her to come home so he could give it to her. But then, would she like to have it for her office? She is so thankful and so happy for Eric and Sloan. John and Marlena agree grandkids are the best. They discuss the DNA test and Nicole.
Xander and Sarah still talk about how much Victoria changed in just 2 days, her likeness to them. Xander hopes she will have her beautiful brown eyes. They begin to hold hands and Sarah freaks out and runs away with the excuse that she needs to check on a patient.
Back at Paulina's: Paulina and Chanel discuss Paulina's health. Chanel wants to stay with her instead of going out. Paulina insists she is ok and Chanel should go. Chanel says ok and leaves to get ready.
Back at Marlena's: John and Marlena remember the ones they lost and hug. Sarah walks in, apologizes for interrupting. John leaves to get some coffee and offers some to them. After he leaves, Marlena and Sarah talk about how Sarah is feeling. She is scared she is going to make a huge mistake. Then we see Xander admiring his baby as John walks by. Xander stops him and asks him to give him advice.
At the mansion, EJ and Nicole are walking in with his hands covering her eyes. Surprise! He got her a beautiful Christmas tree. Holly and Johnny walk in and they talk about plans for Christmas. She is so blessed to have her and also Johnny, and she and EJ are together. Johnny heads out for his date with Chanel. Holly has to go as well, she has plans. Before they leave, Johnny tells EJ a package arrived for him. It's a box from the funeral home. Nicole insists he open it. It's a small, but a nice-looking box, it's a box of ashes. Nicole is holding the box and starts to cry.
Back in Marlena's office: Sarah talks about how she is allowing herself to get sucked in by Xander again. Her stomach does a backflip. But every time she feels like she regrets it. But they work so great together. Marlena listens as she wrestles with her feelings.
Back in the lobby, Xander is asking John for advice, to give him some tips, how to overcome things and be romantic. John has had issues in the past, how did he win back Marlena? John calls him a donkey (he uses the a word). John is a firm believer that people can grow and change, because he did. Xander just looks at him.
Holly walks up to Tate. He compliments her appearance. She says she just decided to have dinner with him. He tells her he has his dad's gold card, could do whatever she wants, even fly to Paris. She sees Chanel and Johnny walking together towards the Bistro. She suggests that Tate take her to the Bistro. They can work their way up to Paris for next time. Tate says the sky is the limit and they head to the Bistro.
At the Bistro: Chanel is looking at the menu trying to decide what to eat. Tate and Holly walk in. Tate and Chanel see each other. Chanel complains about it and says she isn't convinced Holly isn't trying to get Johnny's attention. Holly looks at them all mischievously.
At the mansion, Nicole talks about her feelings. EJ says this is God's way of helping them, giving them closure. They can now lay their baby boy to rest. They'll plan a small service, surrounded by family. Nicole says no, she wants it to just be the two of them. EJ knows the perfect place.
At Marlena's office: the talk continues about what Sarah should and should not do. Marlena thinks Sarah has done everything she is supposed to and is ready to make that decision. She asks Sarah to just enjoy that baby girl, because it all goes by so fast.
Back in the lobby, John continues to give Xander advice about how to be a better dad, a better person, for his own sake and the sake of Sarah and the sake of baby Victoria. Sarah walks up and John shares his sentiment about precious baby Victoria. John leaves. Xander asks Sarah if he can walk her and baby Victoria home, and Sarah smiles and would like that very much.
At the Bistro: Johnny just wants to focus on Chanel. They talk about their day. Johnny asks about Paulina. Chanel talks about Lani's situation and how Paulina is pretty down. Johnny asks if she wants his dad's help? He is a DiMera and can pull some strings.
Holly comments that Tate isn't eating his shrimp cocktail. He calls her out on picking the Bistro because she wanted to see Johnny. She denies knowing he would be there.
Chanel and Johnny continue their talk about how DiMera can help. He says maybe his former mother in law could also be his future mother in law some day.
