Diane dines with Michael and they both suffer from the holiday blues early. Brad is supportive when he hears of the fan letter situation. Victoria informs Gary and Ross that they are pulling the ads. She tells Nick that Nikki must not know about this. Nikki wonders where Victor is. She becomes upset when Ramona calls and asks to talk to Ryan. Little Nate is disappointed when he comes into an empty apartment. He explains to Malcolm that his mom promised she would be there. Dr. Walker tells Olivia he can't release her from the hospital. Christine and Paul try to have a little office romp as he is busy at work... - but are interrupted three times! Christine then leaves to talk with Nina about her book and Tomas.
—Joy Mathys