Frankie writes a Christmas letter and comes up with interesting interpretations of the family activities. She gets the lead in the Christmas choir's solo and has to attend more practice sessions. Mike takes over home duties.
When Frankie gets a solo in the church choir, Mike takes over the stress and work of Christmas to save time for her rehearsals. Brick becomes depressed when he loses a toy. Sue is confused when her "boyfriend" still hasn't kissed her after a month of "dating".