(***BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE LINK TO CELINE DION'S "O HOLY NIGHT FOR THE FINAL SCENES OF THE EPISODE. IT REALLY ENHANCES THE END-TRUST ME. THE LINK IS NEAR THE END OF THE EPISODE BEFORE THE LAST ERIC/NICOLE SCENE. ENJOY***)

-Steve, Kayla, Stephanie, Frankie, Max, Austin, Lucas, Will, Sami, Roman, Belle, Philip, Victor, Kate, Billie, Maggie, Abe, Hope, Jack, Billie, Kimberly, Shane, Andrew, Jeannie, and Caroline all wait for word on Eric. They are happy Eric is stabile but he is running out of time. Shane is happy to see his children and Kimberly. Lucas, Austin, Will, Belle, and Caroline admit how proud they are of Sami. Roman says his daughter is a hero no matter what happens to Eric. Nicole is by herself in a corner. Greta puts her hand on her shoulder, assuring Nicole it will be ok. They will get their miracles.

Bo arrives and Hope and Caroline ask where he has been. He insists they will find out later and they update him on Eric. Dr. Rowen emerges. Roman asks if the drug worked. Dr. Rowen smiles and says it did. Eric's condition has improved and he is awake. He's going to make it. Everyone rejoices. Roman praises Sami as the hero and everyone agrees. Sami is proud and says she feels like she finally is what they all want her to be. Roman says she is and more. Lucas says he is very proud of her too and smiles. Will hugs her, saying he is proud of her and how much he loves her.

Nicole, Greta, Caroline, Sami, Belle, and Roman race in to see Eric. He is happy to see them and thanks them all for helping to save him. He looks at Nicole and says it looks like she is stuck with him. She laughs and they embrace.

-Max goes back to Abby and says he is there to spend Christmas Eve with her. He tells her about Eric. She is happy. He sits by her and says Jack has set up the web cam so she can see the party at the Horton's. He says he will be right by her side all night. She smiles and thanks him.

-Kate shows up at Chelsea's room and fills her in about Eric. She says she has come to spend the evening with her so she won't be alone on Christmas Eve. Chelsea thanks her but asks why Kate isn't with her children. Kate says she will be later but now she is with her granddaughter. Chelsea smiles and feels guilty, knowing full well Kate is nothing to her.

-Cal and Katherine are still in isolation in the mountains. He says he hates missing Christmas with those he loves. Katherine says they will get through it together. She pulls out a gift. He feels bad since he didn't get her anything nor did he think she should. She tells him to open it. He does and it's a bracelet made of string and vine. Katherine says her father taught her to make it and he never liked it when he felt people didn't like him or were mad and so on. It's a peace bracelet and she wants them to start over as they started badly.

Cal smiles and thanks her. He adds that his gift to her will be being a cooperative patient. She laughs and then outs on Christmas music as they sit by the fire.

-Maggie and Victor show up at St. Luke's for mass. He thanks her for inviting him. Alice, Doug, Julie, Laura, Bill, Don, Melissa, and Sarah are there already. Julie embraces Victor and says she is happy Victor is there. Maggie tells Victor she doesn't know where she would be without him. He gently takes her hand just as Caroline walks in, clearly upset by the sight.

-Jack and Billie arrive at church. They both feel guilty that their children are in the hospital. They realize they are under a mistletoe and Jack says they have to honor tradition. Jack leans in and kisses her. Billie tells him that was nice. Jack agrees. Laura sees the kiss and when Jack and Billie look at her, she smiles and whispers, "I'm ok."

-Frankie, Kimberly, Shane, Andrew, and Jeannie arrive at the church. Shane says he is happy Kimberly is with them. Kayla, Steve, and Stephanie walk in and Kimberly says it is so nice to see them all together. Kayla says it's really like their first real Christmas together. Stephanie says they will make sure it's the best. Steve agrees.

-A bitter Cassie arrives, still upset about Max and Abby. Caroline waves to her to sit near her. Cassie says "what the hell" and goes over.

-Carrie is outside St. Luke's, hiding in the shadows with Alan. He asks if this is a good idea. She says she can't be with them but she can be near those she cares about, Sami, Roman, Austin, Will, and Lucas arrive. Carrie and Alan hides and she learns all that happened with Eric and sees how close Sami and Roman are now. She is happy about it and smiles.

Austin, Lucas, Will, and Austin again say how proud they are of her. Sami thanks them but says she is blushing and tells them to stop. As they are about to go in, Sami sees a shocking sight and can't beleive her eyes. The others go in ahead of her. Lucas wonders where Sami is and goes back outside but she is gone.

-Hope arrives inside the church with Bo. She asks where he was earlier. He says he had an errand. Hope reminds Bo that Eric was dying and Roman, Sami, and Shane were MIA. He wouldn't just run an errand. Bo then gets a call and hangs up, telling Hope she will know all right...now. The doors of the church open and a women comes in with a little boy. Hope's face turns to shock and jubilation...IT'S JT!!!

Hope scoops the boy up in her arms and wonders how this is happening. Bo explains that the Reiber's died in a car accident and what little living family they had couldn't handle caring for him. Bo was contacted and he met with the social worker and now JT is their son again. Hope says it's a gift...from Zach. The three of them embrace. Doug and Julie are happy to see JT, as is Alice and Caroline. Hope then takes JT to show around to friends and family as Bo finalizes things with the social worker.

Billie comes over to Hope and says she is happy she has JT back. Hope thanks her. Billie then calls Chelsea and tells her the news. She smiles. Kate asks what is going on. Chelsea says it's nothing.

-Greta arrives and sees Victor. She walks up to him and thanks him for helping her save Eric. She misjudged him and it is clear he is not the monster some think. Victor smiles and says Merry Christmas. Greta wishes him the same and smiles. She looks for a place to sit. Frankie offers her one and she thanks him.

-Abe and Celeste arrive with Theo and sit near Shane. They vow to give Theo a good Christmas even though Lexie is gone.

-Lucas is still outside looking for Sami. She then comes out from the bushes and grabs him, saying she needs his help with a gift for her dad just as Fr. Jansen begins the mass.

As "O Holy Night" by Celine Dion begins to play "O Holy Night",

Eric and Nicole are in his room. They are kissing. Eric vows that this is a new beginning and a second chance he doesn't plan to waste. Nicole says she will make sure they don't. They hold each other, relieved the crisis has passed.

-The scene the moves to Max laying with Abby on her bed and holding her in his arms. He sees that she is sleep and kisses her forehead.

-The scene shifts to Kate watching a sleeping Chelsea and saying she is so happy that she is ok and that she has her as a granddaughter. Kate doesn't see that Chelsea is awake and that tears are falling down her cheeks.

-The scene then shifts to St. Luke's as we still hear Celine Dion's "O Holy Night" playing but the choir is now beginning to drown the song out as they are singing the same song. The mass is nearly over. Bo and Hope are sitting with JT, happy to have him back in their lives. They both thank God and Zach for their gift. Hope privately gives thanks for Chelsea, her newfound daughter, and prays to find a solution to work everything out.

Austin and will wonder where Sami and Lucas are, as does Roman. There is then a loud slam and everyone in the church turns. Sami and Lucas enter:

Sami: Attention everyone!!! I hope you can here me over the choir.

Fr. Jansen instructs the choir to stop but the song, "O Holy Night," keeps playing.

Sami: I am sorry to interrupt but something came to my attention outside and I am glad it did as it's the perfect gift for my father and I know many of you will love this too. I was shocked and I know you all will be as well.

Roman stands.

Roman: Sami, what is going on?

Sami: Ok!! Ok!! Without further adeiu... (Lucas and Sami open the doors)

Roman and the whole church is in shock as the song gets louder

Roman (as tears well up in his eyes): Oh my God!!!

Belle: This can't be...

Roman slowly walks towards the back and the camera pans around to reveal a smiling...MARLENA. She is in tears and she runs into Roman's arms.

Roman: Doc!!!...Oh my...how...what is going on?

Marlena: I am back my love. I've come back to you.

Roman and Marlena embrace as the whole church watches. Sami is in tears, so happy seeing her parents together. Lucas looks at and lovingly takes her hand. She looks at him and he looks at her and they both smile.

The screen then fades out on an overhead shot of everyone in the church watching Roman and Marlena's reunion as Celine Dion's "O Holy Night" continues to play.

On the Next Salem Lives...

Roman to Marlena: It's so great having you back in my life.

Sami to Lucas: What are you saying? Do you want to get back together?

Carrie to Alan: Maybe it's time I reveal myself...

Alice (looking to the heavens): Merry Christmas Tom....