GH RECAP: Thursday December 24, 2015

In the park, Rocco sat on Santa's lap as Lulu and Maxie snapped pictures. Santa wondered what Rocco wanted for Christmas. Lulu's smile faded when Rocco answered, "Daddy." Later, Rocco played on the ground while Lulu and Maxie sat on the bench. Maxie felt bad when Lulu mentioned that it was Lulu and Dante's fourth wedding anniversary. Lulu wished that she could let go of the anger at Dante's broken vows and love him the way she once had, but all Lulu felt was sadness.

Maxie concluded that it was the worst Christmas ever because Lulu's marriage was falling apart and Maxie was alone for the holiday. Maxie explained that she had been scheduled to work, but Nina had decided to close the office and go on a ski trip with Franco at the last minute. Maxie added that it was too late to book a flight to Oregon to visit Georgie, and Nathan was away on assignment. The two friends commiserated until Maxie decided to go home, but Lulu implored her friend to stay.

Moments later, Spinelli -- carrying Georgie -- and Ellie walked up. Maxie was stunned and elated when she saw her daughter. Lulu took Georgie from Spinelli as Ellie explained that Nathan had made all the arrangements to surprise Maxie, since he couldn't be with Maxie for Christmas. Lulu added that Nina had deliberately waited until the last second to tell Maxie about the travel plans with Franco to keep Maxie from making plans.

After Spinelli and Ellie went for hot chocolate, Lulu announced that it was time to take Rocco to visit Dante. Maxie admitted that she hoped Lulu received a Christmas miracle, too, but Lulu explained that it was impossible to wish Dante's betrayal away. Later, Maxie wrapped up a phone call with Nathan as she and Georgie joined Spinelli and Ellie by the Christmas trees. Ellie noticed that the trees weren't lit, so Maxie suggested that Georgie wave Georgie's magic wand. Spinelli and Ellie were startled when the Christmas trees suddenly lit up, but Maxie attributed it to the magic of Christmas.

Meanwhile, Ava took Avery to see Santa in the park. She was surprised when she noticed Kiki working as Santa's elf. Ava pulled her daughter aside to find out why Kiki had a second job. Kiki explained that she had gotten into debt after Silas had died and needed extra money. Ava offered to help, but Kiki adamantly refused to take money from Ava.

Ava tactfully changed the subject and reminded Kiki that the offer to make a gingerbread house was still open, but Kiki declined. Kiki stared at her sister then asked if she could hold Avery. Ava nodded. After Kiki lifted Avery out of the stroller, Ava and Kiki talked about Kiki's relationship with Avery. Ava acknowledged that there had been a time when Kiki had been like a mother to Avery. Kiki admitted that losing Avery, Silas, Morgan, and Ava had sent Kiki down a dark hole.

Ava didn't blame Kiki for hating Ava and promised that she deeply regretted breaking Kiki's heart. Kiki softened and decided to spend Christmas Eve with Ava to be near Avery. Ava was delighted and promised that Kiki could have anything Kiki asked for. Kiki decided to put her mother to the test.

At Julian and Alexis' house, Sam thanked Carly for stopping by because Sam was eager for news about Jason. Carly reminded Sam that Sam was Jason's wife, but Kristina wondered if it still counted, since Jason didn't remember Sam. Carly ignored the question and explained that Sonny had pulled some strings to get Jason arraigned later that day. Carly urged Sam to attend the hearing, but Sam thought Jason might want Elizabeth there and told Carly about the hug between Jason and Elizabeth.

Carly dismissed it as Elizabeth being her usual manipulative self and taking advantage of Jason's gratitude because Elizabeth had saved Nikolas' life, which had spared Jason murder charges. Kristina worried that Jason might be sent to Pentonville because of his long history of arrests, but Carly was determined to stay positive and believe that Jason would spend the holiday with Sam and his sons. Kristina mentioned only acing pre-law in college, which immediately alarmed Sam because Sam thought Kristina had been doing well in school.

Kristina quickly dodged the questions by focusing on Jason. Carly vowed to break Jason out of jail herself if it meant that Jason could spend Christmas with Sam and Danny. After Carly left, Sam promised to take Danny to the park to see Santa. Danny nodded happily and continued to play by the Christmas tree. Sam approached her sister to broach the subject of Kristina's grades, but Kristina refused to discuss it.

Sam agreed to drop the matter until Kristina was ready to confide. Satisfied, Kristina continued to sift through boxes of old photographs that Alexis had salvaged after the fire and asked what Sam planned to do if Jason never regained his memories. Sam admitted that she would find a way to accept it and move on but added that Sam and Jason had always made their way back to each other. Kristina hoped she found someone like that one day.

Later, Kristina surprised Sam with an early Christmas gift that Kristina had found in the storage unit. Sam was stunned when she realized it was the diamond star necklace that Jason had given Sam years earlier. Sam couldn't believe that Kristina had found it because Sam had returned it to Jason a long time before. Kristina suspected that it had fallen out of one of Jason's boxes -- or the sky.

In the police station's lockup, Sonny handed Jason a tin of Carly's fruitcake. Sonny assured Jason that it was edible because Sonny's housekeeper Graciella had been giving Carly cooking lessons. Jason thanked Sonny for the gift, but Sonny changed the subject by revealing that Sonny had pulled some strings to get a judge to arraign Jason later that day. Jason was grateful for Sonny's support, but Sonny insisted that a father shouldn't be away from his children on Christmas.

Sonny promised to cover Jason's bail but advised Jason to prepare himself because Jason might be sent to Pentonville because of Jason's long history of crimes. Jason admitted that Diane had already warned him of the possibility. Moments later, a guard announced that it was time for Jason to go to court. Sonny wished Jason luck and left.

At Greystone Manor, Dante entered the living room, where Morgan and Michael were wrapping presents. Morgan invited Dante to join them, but Dante sensed that Morgan was in a bad mood. Morgan grumbled about the medications dulling Morgan's senses but added that he continued to take the pills. Michael decided to confide to his brothers that Carlos, not Michael, was the father of Sabrina's baby.

Michael decided to break the news to Sonny after the holidays because it would be difficult enough for Sonny without Avery. Dante confessed that he was also down because it was Dante and Lulu's wedding anniversary. A short time later, Carly and Sonny arrived. They filled Dante, Michael, and Morgan in about Jason's arraignment then shifted gears to focus on Christmas. Carly fetched the stockings and began to pass them out.

Carly admitted that Josslyn had taken Josslyn's stocking to Australia for a visit with Jax. Carly pulled out a stocking for Sabrina as she asked when Sabrina would join them. Michael lied by claiming that Sabrina had returned to Puerto Rico to visit family. Sonny noticed another stocking in the box, but Carly was reluctant to show it to him because it was for Avery. Sonny's mood immediately brightened when Kristina arrived followed by Lulu and Rocco.

Dante quietly asked if Lulu recalled what day it was, but she assured him that she could never forget their anniversary. Nearby, Kristina handed Sonny a gift, but Sonny had no idea what it was. Michael, Morgan, and Kristina chuckled as they explained that it was a "selfie stick." Seconds later, Kiki dropped by with a special surprise -- Avery. Carly happily invited Lulu to join them for a family picture. Lulu pasted on a smile and stood next to Dante as everyone gathered behind Sonny for a group selfie.

At the Webber residence, Elizabeth was on the phone, trying to find if Jason's arraignment was on the court docket, but she was told that she couldn't have the information because she was not a family member. Elizabeth ended the call as Cameron handed Aiden a piece of origami and asked what Jake had put on Jake's Christmas list. Jake admitted that he had everything -- a home with his mom and dad. Elizabeth's expression clouded with sadness, but she quickly fetched a box filled with Christmas stockings.

Jake wondered if Elizabeth had bought one for him. Elizabeth held up a stocking that had been Jake's since Jake was a baby. She admitted that she would hang it each year -- even after he had left -- and put a Christmas present in it along with a Christmas wish. "And this year, my wish came true," Elizabeth added with a smile as she hugged Jake.

Later, Cameron asked if Jason would be home for Christmas. Elizabeth was forced to explain that Jason had been arrested. Jake became upset, prompting Elizabeth to distract the boys with a Christmas story. Jake wasn't interested in hearing about Santa, but Elizabeth gathered her sons close on the sofa and explained that it was a story about baby Jesus that their great-grandfather Steve Hardy had told each year to the children at the hospital.

Elizabeth added that after her grandfather had died, Jason's grandfather and father had carried on the tradition. Elizabeth shared the story with her sons and explained that Christmas was about compassion and forgiveness. Moments later, she answered a knock at her door. It was Jason. Elizabeth was filled with happiness as Jason entered the house and warmly greeted the boys. Jake showed Jason the stocking with Jason's name, while Cameron asked if Jason was home to stay.

Jason explained that he loved the boys and would continue to see them often, but he couldn't live with them. Elizabeth's smile faded. Later, Elizabeth and Jason arrived at the park with the boys to visit Santa, but Jason asked to catch up with Elizabeth when he saw Sam and Danny at a nearby bench. After Elizabeth left, Jason approached Sam and picked up Danny. Jason tensed when he noticed the star necklace Sam was wearing because it sparked of memory of him giving it to her years earlier.

In Paris, Patrick and Emma entered the hotel suite. Robin quietly stood in a dark corner as Emma talked about asking Santa to return Robin to them. Robin stepped forward and tearfully smiled as she told her daughter that it wouldn't be necessary. Overjoyed, Emma ran into her mother's arms and told Robin how much she had missed Robin. Robin assured Emma that she loved her daughter very much, but Robin had been kidnapped and forced to stay away from Patrick and Emma.

Emma feared that Robin would leave again, but Robin insisted that nothing could tear Robin away from Emma again. Moments later, Robert and Anna arrived dressed as St. Nikolas and Mrs. Noel. Anna had bags filled with decorations to transform the hotel suite for Christmas. Emma was excited but more concerned about where Robin and Patrick stood with each other. Patrick explained that it wasn't that simple, but Anna managed to distract Emma by inviting the girl to leave with Robert and Anna to fetch a tree from a corner store.

Emma feared that Robin might leave, but Robin promised to be waiting when Emma returned. After Emma left, Patrick and Robin talked about their relationship. Robin admitted that she had never stopped loving Patrick. Patrick explained why he and Sam had broken up and added that he had understood Sam's love for Jason because Patrick felt the same way about Robin. Relieved, Robin kissed Patrick. A short time later, Robert, Anna, and Emma returned with a small tree, which they set on the coffee table.

Emma invited Robin to put the angel on the tree and make a wish, but Robin had everything and insisted that Emma do the honors. Emma put the angel on the tree and revealed that she had wished that they could all be a family again. Anna smiled knowingly at Robin and assured Emma that Emma would likely get her wish. Emma beamed because it was the best Christmas ever.

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