Determined to help her family heal after Phoebe’s death, Stephanie makes arrangements for the family to celebrate in the joy of Christmas together. Thorne is torn between keeping his father’s secret and protecting his mother from the inevitable heartbreak that is awaiting her. While secretly celebrating their reunion, a selfless Donna encourages Eric to spend Christmas with his family…including Stephanie. Seeing Rick’s reaction to her request makes Brooke change her mind and plead with Ridge to change his.