 At Christmas Brady wakes up naked with Chloe, Craig next to Nancy, who is about to be released. Kate calls at the Kiriakis mansion, but Victor has failed to talk Philip out of joining, in fact ended up commending the  noble  patriotic move despite the dangerous times, siblings Lucas and Billie have no other choice hen wish him well; Kate has no other consolation then Roman s kisses. Mimi panics at the news Philip is leaving for USMC boot-camp in the dorm, everyone says goodbye hoping he ll return safely. Bo, Hope and Shawn enjoy their first Christmas at home with Zach; Belle and Abe plus Lexie, who announce their baby, bring more loads of gifts; Hope gets another panic vision. Colin welcomes various Brady clan-members, especially Jen, on volunteer Christmas duties in the hospital; Chloe accepts reading the Christmas story to the sick children, then says goodbye to future marine Philips. Shawn and Belle kiss even before breakfast, his latest gift is a room reservation.