Billy successfully slips out of Amanda's apartment without being noticed. Alison approaches him, hoping to mend their relationship, but he declines her offer. Meanwhile, Matt assures Nikki that he'll throw a Christmas party. While searching for a tree for the courtyard, Billy and Jake unexpectedly run into Jo and Alison. Billy attempts to book a flight home for Christmas but is unsuccessful. Instead, he steps in as Santa at Nikki's party. Later, Alison catches him sneaking a gift into her stocking, leading to apologies and a rekindling of their romance. A new nurse causes Michael to reconsider his actions, prompting him to apologize to Jane and Robert. Sydney decides to confess and gives up her life as a hooker, while Nikki heads back to Russia.