Tony wants to scare Megan off, but she assures him that she is way too interested in him to let this happen. Sharon interrupts to confide in Tony that she fears her conflict with Nick is going to ruin Christmas for her children. Tony reminds her that forgiveness is the key and Sharon explains that every time she begins to ease up to Nick something like her encounter with Grace happens. Tony slightly brightens Sharon's mood by telling her that he has decided to stay in Genoa City. In Madison, Alice tells her boyfriend Al that she will find her daughter very soon. Nikki tells Nick that she sees a lot of her and Victor in Sharon and him. She just does not want to see them have to learn things the hard way. Nick tells her that Sharon wants space and he is going to do this her way. John is furious with Jill for going out to the estate when Katherine was there. He thinks Jill is her own worst enemy in her quest for the Chancellor Mansion. Michael informs Katherine he has spoken with Judge Jennings about Jill's activities. Christine fills Nina in on the events in Norfolk. She explains that when Carl pushed Paul away, it ripped Paul's heart out. Nina tries to get her to look at the bright side: Paul's father is alive! Paul is shaken when Mary stops by at his office, but keeps mum on the fact he found Carl. The battle in court begins and Judge Jennings tries to reign in Jill and Katherine who are bickering as usual...
—Torsten B. Tomaschek