Peter drew Bridget a picture of Hart,
her, and him which she decided to give to Hart. Bridget
was looking in her compact when Nola asked if she
was expecting someone. Bridget told Nola that Hart had
invited her to the ice show.
Hart told Roger that he was glad to be
home because Dinah's friends had intruded on their
time together in Switzerland. But, he reassured his
father that nothing would spoil their time together,
today.
Hart told Roger how much fun he, Dinah, and Peter
would have at the ice show. He also related how Dinah
was starting to think of Peter as her own and
remarked what a great stepmother she would make.
Hart came inside and hugged Peter. Bridget showed
him the picture and Roger hugged Peter. Hart have gifts
to Bridget and Peter. He gave Peter a cuckoo clock
and Bridget a beautiful bracelet.
Dinah got the last three tickets to Santa's on
Ice. Amanda discussed her plans with Jean Luc.
Dinah and Amanda met for lunch and Dinah asked what the occasion
was. Amanda said she just wanted company on the holidays.
Jean Luc came over to the table with Claudia and Georgio
to surprise Dinah with a present.
Dinah was happy to see them and introduced them to Amanda.
They all sat down to lunch. Claudia asked Dinah to open
the gift which she then opened. It was a roll of toilet
paper with a song dedicated to Dinah written on it. The song
had been written by an Italian whom Dinah had once dated.
Claudia then asked where Hart was.
Dinah and her friends got their picture taken with Santa
Claus. Claudia told Amanda that Dinah changed men as
often as she changed shoes. Dinah explained that she ditched
them in Switzerland because she and Hart wanted to be
together.
They ordered drinks, but Dinah didn't want to drink that
early. Amanda convinced her that a little champagnee wouldn't
hurt. Dinah asked them to remind her that she had to
leave by 2:30.
Hart told Roger that he was glad to be
home because Dinah's friends had intruded on their
time together in Switzerland. But, he reassured his
father that nothing would spoil their time together,
today.
Hart told Roger how much fun he, Dinah, and Peter
would have at the ice show. He also related how Dinah
was starting to think of Peter as her own and
remarked what a great stepmother she would make.
Hart came inside and hugged Peter. Bridget showed
him the picture and Roger hugged Peter. Hart have gifts
to Bridget and Peter. He gave Peter a cuckoo clock
and Bridget a beautiful bracelet.
Hart tried to track Dinah down by phoning the club and
Amanda talked to him. She told her that Dinah was indisposed
and that Dinah had had too much to drink. Hart left
to go pick her up. He told Bridget as he was leaving that
he had thought that this would be a perfect opportunity
for Peter and Dinah to spend some time together. Hart
wass worried about what to tell Peter.
Peter was dissapointed that Hart couldn't take him to
the ice show. Roger told Bridget that the next time
Hart bought tickets to go anywhere, one of them was going
to be for her.
Hart went to the club and saw Dinah partying with her
friends.
Annie went back to the clinic, but her friend
Fran didn't want to bend the rules for her
again. Fran then apologized and told her that she
must first have a physical exam before they could
schedule another appointment.
Josh called Reva at the diner and asked
her to meet him at Laurel Falls. Reva was reluctant,
but Josh insisted and she agreed.
Matt came to the door and overheard Josh telling
Reva how much he loved her. Matt asked if it was Reva
he was talking to and Josh said yes. Matt told him that
he was asking for trouble.
Josh closed the door to the office and explained how he
and Reva couldn't deny their feelings for each other anymore.
Matt brought up how he had told Josh last spring that Josh
wouldn't be able to forget Reva. Josh replied that the last
thing he wanted to do was hurt Annie. Matt tried to convince
him to try to make his marriage work. Matt asked him
what he was going to do and Josh told him Annie was pregnant
and that he was afraid of what she might to to the child.
Josh told Mat that he was going to talk to Reva about what
to do and asked Matt to cover for him at the office. He then
told Matt how Annie had gotten pregnant on purpose.
Josh told him he had to find a way out. Matt told him that
he wished he could help and agreed to cover for him.
Josh was on his way out of the door when Annie came by
and asked her where she was going.
Josh told him he had an appointment and Annie assumed it
was to get a Christmas present. She told him to postpone
it because they had a lunch date with Marah and
Shayne and Santa Claus. Josh wanted her to meet them
on her own, but Annie insisted and Josh reluctantly agreed
to go and the two of them left.
Josh and Annie met the kids at the Country Club. Josh
ordered lunch while Annie took the kids to see Santa Claus.
Annie whispered to Santa that she wanted to have a baby.
Annie and the kids ran into Dinah before going back to
the table. Annie led Josh off to the side and told him that
she had her first doctor's appointment today. Josh was
upset that she didn't tell him about the appointment.
Fran then came by for an office party and introduced
herself to Josh. Annie prevented her from saying anything
by telling Josh to run off to his meeting. Fran pulled
Annie aside and asked her why she hadn't told him about
coming to the clinic for the next appointment.
Annie told Fran that it was because she didn't want
Josh to get his hopes up again. Fran figured out that
Josh didn't know.
Eleni asked Buzz about Jenna's letter.
He told her that he told Jenna to come, but hadn't told
her about Reva. Buzz went over to Reva. Eleni commented
on how good the news about Annie's pregnancy was,
but that it was sudden. Eleni forgot about a present
for Marina and had to leave Buzz to run the diner
alone. Reva volunteered to get the toy for Marina and
Eleni gave her the name of the game system and some
money. Reva then left.
Reva showed up at Laurel Falls, but Josh wasn't there.
She used her cell phone to call the diner and told Eleni
that she was having trouble finding the toy and she
wasn't sure how long she would be. She then asked if
there were any messages from her and Eleni replied no.
Reva had a vision of a happy Josh, Annie and baby while
waiting for Josh to show up. Reva started to leave when
Josh showed up and told her that he was glad that she
waited for him.
I am still working on Tuesday's recap. Please, check back
later.
Griffin was at the Reades, holding Meg
when Marcus and Dahlia dropped by. Griffin
explained he was babysitting because Holly and
Fletcher were out buying toys. Dahlia held Meg and
Griffin reminisced about when Marcus was a baby. Marcus
wanted to leave and Holly and Fletcher came home.
Fletcher tried to tell Marcus that his father cared about
him, but Marcus wasn't listening to him. Dahlia and Marcus
then left. As he was leaving, Marcus wished his father
a Merry Christmas. Griffin told Holly that he just got
his present.
Roger asked Amanda to dance. Amanda wanted
to know when she would get her wish to take over Spaulding.
He then toasted her and her future. Amanda threatened
to fire her and tell Dinah and Hart his
plans if she didn't get what she wanted. Roger gave
Amanda a legal document and she wanted to go to her father.
They got up and left.
Rick and Abby danced and he asked her if
there was something on her mind. She explained that
Goshen was a lot different at Christmas and that
she was glad she was here with him. Later, Rick took
Abby home. Outside, she told him that he made every
day feel like Christmas and they kissed.
Alan wanted to work on his therapy on Christmas
Eve, but Phillip thought he was pushing it. Alan
dismissed his therapist. Phillip, who had been drinking,
dropped off a present for Alex. Alan apologized
for not spending time with Lizzie. Phillip asked
why when she didn't even know him. Phillip was sarcastic
with his father and Alan pointed out that he was angry
with himself for blowing his marriage, not Alan. Phillip
came close to hitting Alan. Alan then asked Phillip to
help him into his chair so he could give him a present.
Alan told him he was giving him a reminder of who he
was and cautioned him that he shouldn't let his anger
beat him. Amanda came in with the document which
she said gave her the power to replace him with Roger as
her partner. Roger explained that there was a clause
in Alan's agreement with Amanda that said if one of
the partner's was incapacitated, he could be replaced.
Alan asked her not to do this, but Amanda said it was
already done. Alan then said that in that case he
had a gift for her which he wasn't sure he was going to
give her until now.
Two men came into the room and Alan explained that they
were detectives from California. They then arrested
Amanda for pandering and led her off in handcuffs.
Roger told Alan that even he wouldn't have his own
daughter arrested on Christmas Eve. Alan then
explained that if either of the partners of Advantage
Systems were arrested all of the assets reverted back
to the original partner.
Josh thought of Reva at his doorstep and Frank
came by with presents. Frank asked Josh how he was doing.
They discussed their kids and Frank told him that he knew
he and Reva were at Laurel Falls because someone had called
to say tehre were two cars there after hours and Frank
had checked the plates. Josh told him it wasn't his business,
but Frank said that because Buzz was married to Reva, it
made it his business.
Josh thanked him for the gifts. Frank commented that he would
do anything for Josh because he saved Marina's life in
the Fifth street fire, and asked about Reva. Josh said
he wouldn't do anything to harm his family. Josh explained
that he was afraid Annie would do something to
hurt herself of the baby. He admitted meeting Reva and told
him it was about the kids and the new baby. Frank then
left.
Josh went to the carousel to look for the kids.
The kids and Annie had planned a Christmas surprise
there for him. Annie promised Josh it would be the
best holiday ever. Annie sent the kids back to the
house to get ready for bed. Josh thanked Annie and
told her he would be up in a minute. She kissed him
and left. Josh was still thinking of Reva. Annie
came back looking for Josh who was staring off into
space.
Buzz couldn't figure out where Reva was when
she walked through the door. Buzz asked if she got
Marina's video game and Reva said that they had
sold the last one. Buzz told her that he and Eleni
had been to the store and they had plenty of games left.
He then asked where was really was.
Buzz apologized for jumping all over her. Reva tried to tell
him something, but Buzz told her she didn't need to, it
was okay. He asked what was going on with her and she
told him that she went to Laurel Falls to meet Josh.
This made Buzz a little upset. Reva explained that Josh
wanted to talk about Annie and about how to tell
the kids about the baby. Buzz said he was tired of the
lies.
Buzz was angry and went for a walk. Reva discussed how she first
met Buzz with Eleni. Frank came in and Reva commented
that her history would always be with her. Reva turned
out the lights in the diner, but left the sign on. Buzz
came back and told her that he wanted peace. They then hugged.
Phillip opened his present from Rick and it was a list
of boarder rules. The doorbell rang and Michelle opened it.
It was J at the door who came by to drop off a present for
her. Michelle opened the gift and it was a picture that J had
taken of her. Ross asked J if he would do a Marler family portrait.
Lucy and Alan-Michael arrived. Meta told everybody
what to do. Blake wanted to go to her mother's, but Ross
wanted to stay for Phillip. Phillip told Rick that he missed
Lizzie and Beth.
Meta answered the door and it was Zachary who Michelle was delighted
to see. Michelle showed Zachary the travel jewelry her father
gave her. Michelle invited him to dinner and Zachary agreed to stay.
Michelle gave Zach a present. It was a blanket with a lighthouse on it.
Rick and Abby kissed under the mistletoe. Lucy went over to
Alan-Michael who said that despite their differences, he cared about
Phillip. Lucy encouraged Alan-Michael to go over to Phillip and tell
him he loved him. Phillip replied that he loved Alan-Michael also.
Meta went over to Zachary and told him that she knew he couldn't stay
away. She told him that she remebered her other Zachary gave Mary
a silver bracelet and she wondered what happened to it.
Abby looked at an ornament on the tree and Rick commented that she must
miss her family. Abby replied that she did, but that she was glad
to be there with him. Everyone sat down to dinner and prayed.
Blake told Ross that no matter what else, she loved him and he replied
that he loved her also and that would never change.
They all decided to go caroling. Zach helped Meta on with her coat and
she noticed his bracelet and exclaimed that it was the same one. Zach
said that he would explain everything later.
At the Carousel, Josh thought of his meeting at Laurel Falls with Reva. Annie
came in and Josh asked her what she was doing out there. Annie wanted him
to make her and the kids blueberry pancakes. A man dressed in Victorian
clothes dropped by with a special delivery. He handed them an invitation
to a party at the Country Club. Annie tried to figure out who sent it,
but Josh said he wasn't going to go because he didn't know who was holding
it. The kids came by and Annie told them about the party. The kids
got excited and begged Josh to go and he relented.
Reva thought of her mother and Buzz came downstairs. Reva
wanted Buzz to understand what went on with Josh at Laurel Falls. Buzz
didn't want to talk about it on their first Christmas together. The
doorbell rang and it was the messenger who delivered another invitation.
Reva and Buzz decided not to go. Buzz gave her a present which was a metal
nameplate with "Buzz and Reva's Place" inscribed on it. Reva gave
Buzz a sweater.
Frank, Eleni, Marina, Marcus, and Dahlia
showed up. Eleni noticed that Reva and Buzz had gotten an invitation
also and convinced the two of them to go.
Hawk, who was waiting tables at the Country Club, told someone
that he couldn't wait to se the looks on people's faces when they
saw "him." Hawk put out food and Hart and Dinah arrived.
Dinah apologized for blowing it with the ice show. Hart and Dinah
talked to Hawk who told them they would have to wait to see who
was holding the party. Dinah and Hart were kissing when Matt,
Quint, Nola, Bill and Bridget arrived.
Josh, Annie, and the kids arrived and Josh was trying
to figure out who was giving the party when Billy revealed himself
as the host. Josh and Billy hugged and then Billy hugged Bill. Bily
explained that he was out on furlough and that beginning next week,
he would be living in a halfway house. Bill thought back to talking
to H.B. and Henry, Bily went over to Hawk and asked where
Reva was.
Bridget took Peter over to Hart and Dinah apologized to him. Peter
gave Hart a picture of him and Hart together. Dinah had Hart's gift
wheeled in and he uncovered it. The present was an expensive show
saddle. Hart sat Peter on the saddle.
Billy told Josh that Hamp told him Annie was pregnant and wanted
to know why Josh wasn't excited about it. Reva came up and hugged Billy.
Annie and the kids came over and Marah and Shayne hugged
Reva. Annie asked Josh to dance. Billy wanted to know what was going
on between Reva and Josh. Reva told him to shut up and dance.
Nola insisted Matt dance with her. Matt thought back to the Fifth
Street fire and being with Vanessa. Billy came up to Matt and
told him that he needed to get on with his life. Billy then asked Josh
to read the Christmas story. Billy and Josh talked about H.B. and Josh
thought back to H.B.'s visit this past summer.
On a plane, Jenna told little Henry Cooper Bradshaw that
she knew Buzz would love him.
The Bauer party came over and sang Christmas carols at the Country Club.
Roger visited Amanda in prison and told
her he was there to set her free. Amanda was a little
bitter that Alan would have her imprisoned on
Christmas Eve. He asked her to consider a small proposal
once she was set free. Roger then asked the guard to
send for the DA and flashed her a badge.
Roger ordered the DA to release Amanda and told him to
check his credentials. The man asked if he was supposed
to be impressed and Roger told him to call this important
FBI guy at headquarters. The DA called and Roger's story
was verified. The DA then said he had made a mistake,
and commented that Roger had friends in high places. He
then ordered Amanda to be released. Amanda asked what
Roger had on the FBI man and Roger replied that the man
was very photogenic. On the plane back to Springfield,
Roger told Amanda he wanted to be more than her ally.
Roger and Amanda toasted their new partnership.
Alex came downstairs and tried to get Alan
to eat, but he was intent on working on countering
Roger. Alex tried to convince him that he was
worrying needlessly. Alan tried to warn Alex that Roger
was very dangerous and that Amanda could get out of
prison and he wanted to be ready.
Nick and Susan came hime and Alex was
happy to see them. Nick said that they flew back because
they heard of Amanda's arrest and that Alex deserved
better than what Alan had to offer. Nick was angry
that Alan would send his own daughter to prison. Nick
tried to convince Alex to distance herself from Alan.
Nick and Susan then invited Alex to come and travel
with them. Alex was flattered and said that Alan
deserved what Amanda and Roger dished up after what
he did to Amanda. Alex didn't want to make any decisions
until she knew Amanda and Roger didn't pose a threat.
At the hospital, a doctor asked Abby if she would come
over to his house to type in some files. Rick
heard that and told the doctor that she was an employee
and wouldnt be going to his house. Rick suggested he
ask Dan in data processing for help and the doctor left.
Rick said he should have warned Abby about him because
he was a known lecher. Abby was upset with him for
interfering and told him she knew what the doctor was up
to. Rick said he was trying to protect her, but she said
he couldn't protect her from everything. Rick apologized and
Abigail told him she had a mind of her own. Rick primised
to do better. He then kissed her and they left.
Annie and the kids took down decorations and Josh
came in. Annie wanted to have New Year's alone with him,
but Josh said he wasn't going to be there. The kids went
back to the house. Josh told Annie that something had come
up. He told her that H.B. had called him from Europe
and that he wanted Josh to handle a deal for him. Annie wanted
to go with him, but Josh insisted on going alone. Josh
explained that he wanted the kids to stay with Buzz
and Reva which made Annie upset. She got angry
and threw the ornaments at him.
She ws apologetic and agreed to stay home and take
care of herself. Josh told her he ws just trying to
do what was right. Annie promised to double up on
meetings. Annie claimed she was fine with this.
Josh said goodbye to Annie and kissed her. After he
was gone, Annie called he fertility clinic to talk
to Fran.
Reva tried to call her mother's lawyer to find out
about her sibling. Buzz came downstairs and asked why she
was up so early. Buzz wanted to know what she and Josh
were doing at Laurel Falls. Buzz then told her she could
talk to him about anything. He sensed she was keeping a
secret. Reva filled him in on her mother's deathbed wish
to find her illegitimate child. She then said that he
was the only one she told this too. He was pleased
she confided in him and not Josh, but still wanted
to know what she met with Josh about.
Reva said that Josh was worried about Annie's
recovery and how it would affect the kids. The phone
rang and it was Josh who wanted her to take the kids
for a few days while he was out of town. Reva checked
with Buzz and told Josh it was fine with them. Buzz
asked if she was telling him the truth when she said she
didn't say anything to Josh about Sarah. She said
yes and he thanked her for trusting him.
The kids arrived and Buzz opened the door to them. Reva
hugged them. The kids and Buzz went outside to pick
up wood for a fire. Josh thanked her for watching the kids.
He told her Annie was afraid of lising him and that
he couldn't continue with Annie the way things were. He
wanted to be with her, but couldn't walk away from Annie
while she was pregnant.
Josh told her he couldn't face life without her. Reva said she
didn't want to lead Buzz on for months. Josh asked her to
have faith and she said she would. They told each other
that they loved the other and Josh left.
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