"THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL": Steffy vehemently defends Taylor to Hope and Liam. Brooke visits Bill to garner his support. Sally tells Wyatt that she loves him back.
Hope asks Liam to choose if he wants to have a family with her or with Steffy. Bill confirms that Brooke is asking him to report Taylor to the police. Emma lets Xander know, who, in turn, tells Zoe, that he will be interviewed by a major fashion magazine. Zoe expresses her gratitude to Xander for being by her side, especially now that her father is in town. Xander promises to always have her back. Liam bonds with baby Kelly while Hope laments to Brooke that Liam took Steffy's side regarding Taylor.
Taylor realizes that Hope isn't coming to Christmas at Steffy's house because of her. Hope confirms to Liam and Brooke that, as long as Taylor lives with Steffy, they will have separate holidays. Liam argues that he will not miss his daughter's first Christmas. Reese questions Zoe about why Brooke hates Taylor. Taylor confronts Brooke in her office and accuses her of trying to keep Liam and Steffy apart. Reese walks in on the argument and demands that Brooke apologize to Taylor.
Steffy and Hope are unable to compromise on what to do about Taylor. Reese lays into Brooke, telling her not to disrespect Taylor. Maya returns to town and becomes wary of Zoe and her relationship with Xander and Forrester Creations. Later, Maya arrives at Brooke's house and delivers bad news about Rick: He is not coming home. Taylor is moved when Reese commits himself to always be there for her.
Reese reminds Taylor that she is not alone. Hope reiterates that she wants Steffy and Kelly to spend Christmas at Eric's without Taylor. Brooke is shocked by Maya's news about Rick. Julius and Vivienne show their support for their daughter Maya during this difficult time. Brooke makes an offer to Maya. Steffy becomes sad that her daughter and Hope's daughter will not grow up together because of Hope's agenda against Taylor. Steffy vows never to turn her back on her mother.
SNEAK PEEK: HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
"YOUNG AND RESTLESS": Nick begs the comatose Nikki to fight for her life and promises to make amends with Victor if she does. Billy helps Victoria deal with the possibility that Nikki may die. Filled with remorse for the hit-and-run, Reed confesses to his grandmother. Accepting that Rey wants to be friends and not lovers, Sharon wonders where her love life will lead. Ana is unhappy when Devon signs Fen to a recording contract but does not value her songwriting. Lauren is thrilled with Fen's musical career; Michael is not. When Mariah chooses to be with Tessa, Sharon tells her she will never accept the schemer. Jack assures Kerry he is over Billy and Phyllis' betrayal. Kerry thinks Jack is moving too fast. Phyllis continues to give Nick comfort between the sheets. Cane cannot cope with being away from Lily for the holiday. It is an unmerry little Christmas for Charlie, who tries to deal with Shauna leaving town and his part in Nikki's accident. Jack and Dina remember Christmas past.
SNEEK PEEK: HE'S BACK.
"DAYS OF OUR LIVES": Catching Julie in her room, Gabi lashes out. Gabi panics when Julie lies on the floor without moving. At the hospital, Doug begs Julie to come back to him. Fearing Julie may die, Ciara and Claire form a truce. Gabi stops herself from smothering Julie. Doug is overjoyed when Julie opens her eyes. Hope tells Ciara she will do anything she can to get Ben away from Ciara. Rafe wonders if that means Hope is willing to destroy their marriage. Leo lets Will think he and Sonny had sex. When Chad makes another business mistake at Titan, Victor fires him. Sarah is upset when Maggie thinks Chloe should raise Holly. Maggie is thrilled when she learns Sara is staying in Salem. Abby pays the man who married her and Stefan $50,000 to annul the marriage. Abby, as Gabby, gives Stefan his Christmas present — divorce papers. Although he finds a room to rent for himself and Holly, Eric learns he must fight Chloe for raising Holly. Eli and Lani plan Christmas. John assures Eric he considers him a son as much as he does Brady. Paul tells John he has regained some movement in his legs. JJ saves a nurse from drug overdose.
SNEAK PEEK: JULIE BLABS.
"GENERAL HOSPITAL": Christmas comes early for Jason when Danny gives him a Santa hat that says "Daddy." Learning that Sam is be contacted by someone who knows about her grifter past, Jason tells Sam he will help her find the culprit. Realizing it is not a good idea to give Oscar pot for his nausea, Cameron tries to halt the deal. When the seller demands his money, Cameron is arrested. Alexis takes on his case. Sonny panics when Yvonne and Mike vanish. Sonny is thrilled Margaux finds the duo. Carly tells Jason that if Sonny sleeps with Margaux, they are through. Jason tells her not to worry and then warns Sonny to stay away from Margaux. Maxie convinces Peter that Nathan would not want his mother in jail. Peter gets the charges dropped by claiming he was so out of it that he does not recall what happened when he was kidnapped. Telling Valentin he made her happier than she has ever been, Nina welcomes him into her bed and back into her life. Cameron tells Aiden that if he likes and accepts himself, so will others, and she tells him he is a cool dude. Mourning Kiki, Ava cannot deal with Christmas. Sonny and Carly will allow Avery to see Ava — if there is an approved person present. Liesl learns Willow is baby Wiley's birth mom. Julian tells Brad to stop worrying and enjoy the baby's first Christmas. At the hospital, Monica reads the Christmas story. Anna is thrilled when Peter arrives for Christmas. Kristina fumes when Sam continues to keep her distance from Jason. Stella convinces Marcus not to file charges against Mike, as it would create problems for Yvonne.
SNEEK PEEK: THE TRUTH REVEALED.
To find out more about Lynda Hirsch and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.
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