E.J. and Will return to a tense conversation between Gabi, Sami, Kate and Sonny. E.J.'s suspicions continue to grow and he tries to trap Gabi into admitting the truth. Hope gets a call from Bo telling her that he will not be home for Christmas. Sami and Kate try to convince Sonny to wait until after Christmas to tell his father. Sami heads off to track down Ciara and get back her earring. Sami ends up loudly arguing with Ciara just as Hope returns. JJ's plan ends up backfiring with Theresa telling him that it wouldn't matter to the judge that she gave him the drugs. Daniel is jealous over Jennifer's date with Liam. Sonny opts against telling his father about Nick's murder.
—jcar03