Billy manages to sneak out of Amanda's apartment without detection. Alison asks him for a reconciliation, but he turns her down. Matt promises Nikki a Christmas party. Billy and Jake look for a tree for the courtyard, and end up running into Jo and Alison. Billy tries to fly home for Christmas, but can't get a flight. He plays Santa at Nikki's party. Alison finds him sneaking a present into her stocking during the night. They apologize and renew their relationship. A temporary nurse prompts Michael to reflect on his behavior. He apologizes to Jane and Robert. Sydney goes to confession and gives up hooking. Nikki returns to Russia.
Quest roles:
Laura Leighton(Sydney Andrews), Steven Eckholdt(Robert Wilson), Mara Wilson(Nikki Petrova), Kristian Alfonso(Lauren Ethridge), Rick Hurst(Sydney's Client), Marianne Muellerleile(Nurse Colleen), Jennifer Zuniga(Ticket Agent), Peggy W. Anger(Airline Attendant), Lyn Alicia Henderson(Ticket Agent), Lawrence Zarian(Lawyer)