Episode Overview
David turns to his father for guidance on how to win Felice's affection. Mel and Jackie host a dinner for David, Donna, and her parents, where Felice makes cutting comments about past events from four years ago, Jackie and Mel's unmarried status, and David's mental health. Upset by the situation, Donna decides against visiting her parents for Christmas. Felice eventually apologizes to David and proposes a truce. Meanwhile, Kelly is taken aback when a young woman, Joy Taylor, shows up to dinner in place of her father, revealing that she is Kelly's half-sister. Kelly is furious about her mother’s deception, but she and Joy quickly bond over their shared experiences with their absent father. At a Christmas party, Chancellor Arnold and Samantha connect, leaving Steve and Clare feeling uneasy. The group draws names for gift exchanges, while Brandon and Tracy grapple with their gift choices, concerned about the implications.