John retrieves a satchel containing crucial information about his past from Stefano, who seemingly perishes in a resulting fire. Gretchen is revealed to be ISA and assumes control of the codices. Victor faces arrest.
Meanwhile, Jennifer attempts to move forward without Jack. Jack desperately searches the newspaper for a message from her but finds nothing. While Jennifer goes Christmas shopping, Jack takes a job delivering meat to Bayview Sanitarium, suggesting he's struggling to cope with their separation.
