At the Christmas party, Taylor expresses her gratitude toward her family for helping her get through Christmas, and even experience some joy, after Phoebe's death. Privately, on the terrace, Rick tries to make amends with Ridge, but Ridge refuses to speak to him or even to look at him. Meanwhile, at the Marone house, Nick gives Katie a gag gift - a pair of tennis shoes - and then follows it up with an engagement ring. Katie tearfully accepts his marriage proposal.
—J. Spurlin