Emma opens the door and is ecstatic to find Dusty, Meg, and little Nicole. She wonders aloud how they flew to Louisiana, got settled so fast, and had time to return home for Thanksgiving. Dusty admits that they never really left. He says that after saying their goodbyes, their flight got delayed because of a tropical storm wreaking havoc down south. Instead of coming back and ruining the surprise, they rented a room at a nice hotel and came over this morning. However, they still plan on leaving right after dinner. Emma is heartbroken, but so glad to see them.

Barbara hosts a Thanksgiving dinner in her suite at the Lakeview. Will and Gwen still don't understand why she refused Kim's invitation to dinner, but Barbara enlightens them that it was because of Emily's prescence. Just then, the doorbell rings and Barbara is ecstatic to see Nick, Jennifer, and little Johnny. Jennifer praises Nick's work in Paris and talks of how they may soon be startong a new fashion line in London, but nothing's for certain. Nick asks if Barbara knows what Katie and Mike are doing for Thanksgiving and Barbara breaks the news of Katie's disappearance and how everyone is out searching for her. Before they break bread, they say a small prayer for Katie, Mike, Jack, Margo, and Lyla. Then, they take time to remember Hal in a very touching scene.

Grant and Lisa find themselves all alone on Thanksgiving and though Lisa couldn't be more satisfied, due to the fact that she and Grant have more alone time now, Grant suggests they go to Emma's anyways. While a not-so-happy-anymore Lisa gets ready to go, Grant congratulates himself, saying that this will surely make Emma jealous to the point of insansity. Later, they arrive at Emma's.

Jessica is overwhelmed when she opens the door to find Isaac, Bonnie, and Curtis. Bonnie and Isaac break the news that they are expecting a little girl in March. Ben is overjoyed and so are Jessica and Curtis. Curtis tells of his academics and how proud he is of himself, saying that he never though five or six years ago, that he'd be going to college and visiting his mother and father for Thanksgiving. Ben tells Curtis that he's proud of him and they settle in for a good meal.

Kim opens the door and almost has a stroke when she sees Chris. He explains that they really needed him at the hospital, but then he reminded himself that Thanksgiving is all about family and he decided to come home. As Bob and Chris catch up, another kock at the door comes and it's John and Roxie. Though some are reluctant to invite them in, Nancy breaks the ice with a warm gesture and says that it's the holidays and all grudges should be set aside.

In North Carolina, Panzico throws Katie back into ehr holding cell and goes off the find Lyla. Soon, Lyla comes upon Panzico while the others search for him. She thinks he's asleep, but is sadly mistaken. Meanwhile, Margo finds Katie and after a brief reunion, sets her free. The guard starts to come up behind Margo, but Mike knocks him out and Mike and Katie see each other for the first time in a while. They find Jack and hurry to find Lyla. It looks like they'll never find her...until they hear her arguing with Panzico. Another of Panzico's guards grabs Katie while nobody is looking and escorts her into the confrontation between Lyla and Panzico. Panzico grabs her, pointing his gun at Katie's throat.