Marlena reminisces over photos of John, Will arrives and invites her to Sami and Rafe's vow renewal ceremony. Melanie tells Maggie and Victor she can't stand the thought of Daniel spending Christmas all alone. Austin comes to help Sami get the kids ready and to the town square. Carrie and Rafe present their case and evidence to Judge Goldberg to have the charges against John dropped. Lexie scolds E.J. and Nicole and turns down the offer to spend the holidays at the mansion. Doug comes dressed as Santa and along with Julie's help reads the Christmas story to the children. Will tells Marlena he's been having certain feelings, but doesn't say who the person is unaware E.J. is listening. Sami abruptly tells Marlena that she wants her to leave. Will almost reveals to Sami why he's been so mad lately, but Rafe interrupts him. John surprises Marlena under the mistletoe. Abe agrees to go to the DiMera mansion later. Sami and Rafe invite John to attend their vowal renewal ceremony.
