At GH, Brad agreed to don Felix's elf costume so Felix could be Santa since Spinelli bailed at the last minute. Even though that wasn't what Brad meant when he said he wanted to get in Felix's pants he said he’d do it for the kids. Felix paused before dressing as Santa in front of Brad, but Brad thought they should hurry. In the lab, Ellie told Dante and Lulu that their embryos were gone. Dante tried to figure out what happened and Ellie explained lab protocol and that Britt was the only other person who would have had access. Then, Dante called Britt and left her a message. After that, Ellie recommended that they check with Brad as well before saying goodbye. Then, Dante and Lulu left and asked to speak with Brad alone. Felix left and they asked what Brad knew about their missing embryos.
At the gym, Sonny was disappointed when Duke didn't accept his deal to take down Julian with him. He said he wasn’t prepared to lose Anna, wished Sonny luck and told him that he hoped the Jeromes get everything they deserved. They then shook hands and Duke left. Then, Julian arrived and pointed a gun at Sonny while Duke peeked from around the corner. Julian demanded to know where Carlos was and threatened to take Sonny out if he didn’t tell him. Sonny wasn’t scared knowing Julian would be at the top of the suspect list if anything happened to him. Julian told Sonny that he wasn’t afraid of anyone at the PCPD and would have no problem taking out Dante or Anna. He then told Sonny that there would be blood to pay if Carlos wasn't returned soon. After Julian was gone, Duke returned and told Sonny that he heard Julian threaten Anna and decided he was in. Sonny replied that he knew he could count on Duke but asked about Anna. Duke thought that what Anna didn't know wouldn't hurt her.
At the PCPD, Anna interrogated Obrecht, who wasn’t interested in giving Anna any information and wrote, "Not without my phone call" on the legal pad. Anna wondered who Obrecht would call and she answered, "Faison." Anna didn't understand why she wanted to talk him after all he’d done to her. Obrecht replied that she didn't expect Anna to understand her love for Faison and demanded to talk to him. Anna knew she couldn't but gave her the phone so she could waste her phone call. Outside interrogation, Anna left Robert a message that no matter what happened, their secret would go with them to their graves.
Maxie closed her door on Spinelli and Connie and yelled at him to go home. Spinelli then told her that he was leaving with Ellie tonight and said if Maxie didn't open the door now they'd both regret it for the rest of their lives. She told Spinelli that she thought they would have more time and opened the door. Spinelli made her hold Connie and promised it wouldn't be the last time Maxie would see her. They both then agreed that Connie looked so much like Georgie. Spinelli then asked Maxie if it would be okay to rename the baby to Georgie since she was the one that brought them together. He then confessed she was the first girl he ever loved. They then \ both admitted they still loved each other and kissed with the baby between them. Maxie then told Spinelli that she knew it was a goodbye kiss but wondered what might have been. Spinelli replied that he knew she'd always have a piece of his heart, and his friendship. She asked him not to forget about her and he promised he wouldn't. Ellie arrived and Maxie gave Spinelli her and Georgie's baby ornaments. He made her keep one for when she was with Georgie for Christmas. He kissed her and said, "Goodbye, my Maximista." Alone, Maxie cried holding the ornament.
At Wyndemere, Britt confessed to Nikolas that Brad wasn’t Ben's father. He replied that he wanted her lies to stop and asked her who Ben's father was. Britt wanted Nikolas to understand that she was trying to get pregnant fast and took something that didn't belong to her…a sample from the hospital sperm bank. She asked for his forgiveness for lying after breaking the law. Nikolas reminded her that he was on her side after all they’d been through together but she had to stop lying or she'd lose him. She understood but said she was still scared. He, in turn, admitted to having done horrible things too but said he was right where he wanted to be. Then, they kissed. She then said she couldn't believe he could really forgive her. He replied that he just wanted to be with her and took her to bed. She said she couldn't believe they were really doing this. He reminded her that they had each other and nothing would rip them apart. Britt's phone went unanswered on the floor as they made love. Later, Nikolas went to take care of Ben and Obrecht called for help. Britt asked her why she would help and Obrecht reminded her that she knew everything about her baby.
Brad tried to dodge Dante and Lulu’s questions at General Hospital. Lulu then told Brad that she wanted her embryos back. Brad believed it was a matter they should discuss with Dr. Westbourne. Dante threatened to speak to Brad's superiors so then Brad said he'd look into it. Dante wondered where Brad went to get answers while Lulu worried they we’re wasting their time. She then remembered what Nikolas told her about Britt conspiring with Brad to pass her baby off as Patrick's. Then, Dante realized that Britt hadn't called them back so he left another message. Lulu then told Dante that they're trying again was too soon and maybe having another baby wasn’t meant to be. Dante then told Lulu that he knew it would be okay.
Britt took Obrecht's call at Wyndemere. She requested bail and warned Britt that she’d disclose the truth about Ben if Britt didn't oblige. Britt hung up after Obrecht warned that she better be at the PCPD within the hour. Nikolas was disappointed that she decided to go to the PCPD before her mother caused any trouble. Later, Brad arrived and Nikolas confessed that he knew why he never wanted anything to do with Ben. Brad seemed relieved that what Nikolas knew wasn't everything. Nikolas then told Brad that he was on private property and shut the door in his face.
At the PCPD, when Anna left Robert a message to take their secret to their graves. Duke was standing there when she hung up. He then told her that he was worried she came back to work too soon and invited her on a getaway. She replied that she couldn't leave now with a mob war brewing in Port Charles and asked how he spent his day. Duke admitted to going to the gym. She was nervous when he thought Obrecht meant to call Faison. After he left, she returned to interrogation and Britt arrived shortly thereafter. Once alone with Obrecht, Britt admitted that she didn't tell Nikolas everything but the truth could still come out. Later, Obrecht was sure Anna wouldn't have to lock her back up.
At the penthouse, Ava left Carlos' a message before Morgan invited her to sit on “Santa’s lap to turn her frown upside down. After making love, they agreed they weren’t bored with each other. Then, Julian arrived. He said he was certain Sonny was lying about where Carlos was. Morgan offered to track him down. Once they were alone, Julian made it clear that if Morgan couldn't prove his worth and he'd answer to him. Ava then shot back at Julian that he'd answer to her if something happened to Morgan. Then, Duke arrived and Julian joked they could co-exist despite their past. Duke then said that he regretted not killing him when he had the chance. Ava thought Duke was reaching for a gun so Julian pulled out his gun. Duke simply pulled out his resignation and read it aloud to them. Julian then told Duke that it wouldn't be easy the second time around to get away.
TJ ran after Molly as she approached her door. She didn't think there was anything left to say since their relationship was over because she thought TJ was still into someone Taylor and then they argued about both Rafe Jr. and Taylor. TJ wanted to talk things out but Molly slammed the door in his face. Later, Molly was aggravated when there was a knock on the door and was surprised to see Morgan. Then, he started a strange conversation about TJ and Shawn, who works for Sonny. He warned her that Shawn and Sonny could ruin TJ's life and that they might even have kidnapped a man named Carlos. Molly was worried for TJ but didn't know how to help. Morgan admitted that he could be wrong and wished there was a way they could find out for sure. Molly suggested for TJ could follow Shawn. Morgan pretended that it could be too risky but agreed Molly needed to keep TJ safe.
Sonny arrived at the warehouse to check on Carlos. He promised to treat him like the animal he was until he knew if he was really Lily's brother. He joked that Ava was calling Carlos' phone to fire him and wondered how important Carlos was to Julian. Carlos reminded Sonny that he cut his own son loose and left Morgan ripe for Ava's picking. Then, Sonny got tired of waiting and yelled to Shawn to find out if Carlos was Lily's brother. Shawn replied that he had someone working on it. Then, someone buzzed the door. Shawn found TJ outside and promised to talk to him later. Back inside, Sonny told Carlos that sometimes people just had to die. Carlos argued that he wasn’t lying about being Lily’s brother before Shawn announced a visitor. Sonny greeted Duke outside and welcomed him to the fold. Sonny said, "Julian wanted a war; he's going to get what he came for." Meanwhile, Shawn told Carlos that he was headed to hell, soon.
TJ returned to Molly's with her Christmas present . She apologized and they kiseds. She then stopped him from leaving to talk to him about Shawn.
Brad bumped into Britt when he was leaving Spoon Island and let her know that Dante and Lulu knew their embryos were gone. He then asked how long before they figured out that she had their son.
Alexis was surprised to find Julian at her door when she tried to leave. He said that he needed her help and asked her what she knew about Carlos. Molly listened in as Julian warned Alexis that if Carlos was executed it would be by Shawn's hand. She remembered warning TJ the night before that Shawn could be in trouble and might do something to Carlos. Molly interrupted and Julian exchanges niceties about her trigonometry test before Alexis warned him not to talk to her daughter. She replied that didn't know anything about Carlos and asked him to go. Before he did, he asked who Lucas was. Alexis replied that she couldn't help him but Julian knew she was lying and asked if Lucas was related to him and Sam. She showed him out as he vowed about that he wasn’t giving up on Carlos, Lucas or her. Once she was alone she made a call.
Lulu shared her and Dante's decision to have another baby with Luke and Bobbie outside of Kelly's. She agreed it would be good news if the embryos weren't missing. She then told them that she was heading to Spoon Island to get answers from Britt.
Inside, TJ asked Shawn what was going down at the warehouse when Shawn served him breakfast. Shawn promised that whatever happened between him and Sonny wasn’t going to affect him. Still, TJ worried that there was a lot that could go wrong and didn't want Shawn to be a fall guy. Shawn wondered where this was all coming from. TJ didn't answer when Molly arrived. Once they were alone, Molly told TJ how Julian stopped by the house and they decided to look for Carlos.
Nearby, Bobbie let Luke know how worried she was that Julian would learn about Lucas. Luke thought she was worried over nothing but they didn't want Lucas to be caught off-guard. Bobbie was interrupted when Alexis called and told her that Julian was asking questions about Lucas. Bobbie then told Luke as Julian walked into the diner.
At the warehouse, Sonny assured Carlos that he wouldn't have to put up with being tied up much longer when he proved he was lying about being Lily's brother. Carlos replied that he could be an asset to Sonny before he was gagged. Sonny then met Duke outside and offered him the option to leave. Duke replied that he was more worried about saving Anna even if that meant Carlos died. Sonny then asked Duke to sit tight until Shawn knew the truth. Later, Shawn arrived to tell them that wasn’t related to Lily. Sonny was then ready to take him out. Outside, TJ argued with Molly before going into the warehouse alone. He found Carlos tied and gagged and let him go. Carlos then struggled with a guard when he tried to leave. Sonny and Shawn approached from the outside and heard a shot.
At Wyndemere, Britt talked with Ben over the mess she had made of things. She said she felt bad for Dante and Lulu but she didn't want to lose him. Then, Nikolas joined them and asked if she told Obrecht that she was through with her. Britt said she felt guilty and wanted to get her mother a lawyer. He replied that he was eager for her to lift her burden so he didn't have to sleep alone. She left for the PCPD before Lulu arrived. Nikolas told Lulu that he knew how she felt after what he went through with Aiden. She picked Ben up and asked to wait for Britt, but left when Dante calls and Nikolas told Ben that he was falling for Britt and they couldn't live without him.
Obrecht couldn't believe Britt hadn't called or come through with bail or a lawyer at the PCPD. Anna said that she could believe it and that she was probably forward to Obrecht's imprisonment. Obrecht then confessed that instead of a public defender she'd like to spill her dirty little secrets to Dante after he arrived. When Dante did arrive at the station, he said he didn't have time but Obrecht suggested he'd be interested in what she had to say. Britt interrupted before Obrecht could say anything and Dante asked if she knew anything about the missing embryos. She said that she didn't and wanted a word alone with Obrecht. Once they were alone, Obrecht recalled how she argued with Britt over the embryos while Britt cried about what this could do to her and Nikolas. Meanwhile, Dante confided to Anna how he was fearful that Lulu would lose hope and discussed what might have happened to the embryos. He left after Brad called. When Duke stopped by, Anna complimented him on moving on from Julian.
At GH, Felix encouraged Brad to find Dante and Lulu’s embryos. Brad remembered how upset Dante and Lulu were and called Dante. Later, Dante and Lulu arrived eager to know where their embryos were Brad then showed them a work order that Ellie signed off on to destroy the embryos.
Sam wanted to discuss Rafe Jr’s problems with Silas at General Hospital. Silas said that he understood the predicament of liking someone who didn't like you back. He then reminded Sam of how things had changed between them with a kiss before being interrupted by a mysterious call. Silas then said they would have to pick up where they left off later. Once he was alone, he called Ava and asked her to come to the hospital immediately.
Meanwhile, Patrick noticed that Sabrina had left a message before Robin arrived. He wanted Emma home for the holidays. Robin agreed but was confused when he handed over his keys and wonders if he was moving in with Sabrina. He replied that he wasn’t, but planned on staying in the on-call room at the hospital. Robin kissed him on the cheek and wished him a Merry Christmas in case she didn't see him. After, Sam found him alone after he listened to Sabrina's message about Emma's present. Sam asked if he wanted to talk and he confided in her that he was still confused. He told Sam that he loves both Robin and Sabrina and was trying not to hurt them. Sam replied that he knew where he belonged and that he should make his decision now.
At Kelly's, Bobbie didn't recognize Julian when he interrupted her and Luke, who asked if he used the same plastic surgeon as Jerry and laughed when Julian pretended that he didn't know Jerry. Before he left, Julian asked Bobbie, "Who's Lucas?" Luke didn't think it was any of his business and feigned distraction with Bobbie until Julian left to answer Morgan's call. After, Bobbie phoned in her regret to Lucas that she couldn't come home. Luke knew that Julian was on to her. They then enjoyed some pie together and remembered theit Aunt Ruby.
Ava was touched when Morgan hung stockings for them at the penthouse. He didn't want her to peek when he answered the door. It was Molly, who was worried about TJ after he went to see Shawn at the warehouse. Ava then got a call from Silas and advised Morgan to call Julian before rushing out. Molly was arguing with Morgan about Julian's involvement when he arrived. Julian told Molly to stay there and warned her not to call the police before leaving with Morgan.
Back at GH, Silas expressed his concern to Ava over receiving a call from a detective at the NYPD. She told him that she knew this would happen when he started pushing about Kiki. He replied that he thought the story had died down. Ava saw how fond Silas was of Sam and wondered what she would do if she found out the truth. On her way out, she invited Sam to lunch sometime before leaving. When Sam saw Silas, she confessed to helping Patrick out.
At the warehouse, Carlos struggled with the guard until the gun went off. He then took TJ hostage and disappeared. Sonny and Shawn heard the gun shot and found the guard unconscious and yelled out for Carlos to show himself until they saw him holding TJ at gunpoint. He promised to walk right out of there or else he'd kill TJ. Shawn explained to TJ that things were going to be okay while Carlos argued with Sonny. Max then grabbed Carlos from behind and held him at gunpoint just as Julian and Morgan arrived with their guns out. Morgan asked if Sonny wanted to shoot him in the back when he asked Morgan to leave. Julian then said he wasn’t leaving without Carlos and fired the first shot.
Robin looked at her wedding portrait and remembered buying the house with Patrick while waiting for Emma to come home. Emma was excited when Duke and Anna brought her home. She announced that Robin was the best present before Duke took her away to find her stocking. Anna then asked Robin how it was being home. She replied that she hadn't expected the changes and felt like she'd walked into someone else house, especially since Patrick wasn't there. She then added that she wanted her husband back. Anna replied that she understood Patrick's predicament and shared how she always loved both Duke and Robert and at some point, Patrick would ask the important question of who he would spend his life with. She was certain he'd choose Robin. Anna then hugged and kissed Duke when he returned with Emma. Duke remembered his alliance with Sonny while Emma asked Robin if they should hang Patrick's stocking. They distracted her while Robin get the door thinking Patrick had arrived.
At home, Sabrina addressed a package to Emma before leaving Patrick a message. Then, Felix came home and tried to talk her into wrapping Patrick's gift. She said she wasn’t sure they were going to be together. Felix didn't discount Patrick's love for Robin, but said it had been a long time. He then invited her to North Carolina for a Dubois family Christmas but Sabrina wanted to stay in Port Charles. Once she was alone, she wrapped Patrick's gift. She was surprised when Patrick arrived.