Kim and Shane share a mistletoe kiss, while Frankie and Carrie decorate the Brady tree. Shawn invites Bo and Hope for Christmas Eve. Steve, in a foul mood, refuses Kayla’s invitation to spend Christmas with her family. Later, he secretly dresses as Santa and hands out toys on the docks, which Kayla and Hope witness. Kayla confronts him, hurt he hides his softer side.
Emma taunts Kim about Andrew; Paul defends her. Kim gives Paul a present for Teddy and keeps one for Andrew “just in case.” Shane continues pretending to side with Emma while plotting against her.
At the Brady house, Roman and Carrie hang Marlena’s star, emotional but united. Bo insists on spending Christmas at the Kiriakis mansion; Victor showers Bo and Hope with gifts. Still, Bo and Hope later join the Bradys, who welcome them warmly.
Kayla and Steve nearly kiss at the Cheatin’ Heart before Max and Frankie interrupt. Alone, Steve looks at the gift he bought her.
