"Ryan and Greenlee show up at the hospital and are greeted by a waiting room full of people. They go over to where Opal, Palmer and Myrtle are and ask what the cause is. It is explained that all of the people that knew Bianca, or were touched by her in some way, have gathered in hopes of encouraging her recovery.
Erica is at Bianca's bedside when Maria comes in to check her vitals. Erica steps into the hallway where Jack, Tad and Kendall are waiting. She tells them that she noticed a change in Bianca's breathing - and that it could only mean good things to come. Not wanting to be negative in any way, they readily agree with her. As Erica hugs Jack at the minute bit of good news, she sees David standing behind them. Having no desire to deal with him, she asks Jack to take care of escorting David out. Although he swears that he cares deeply for Bianca and is only there for an update, no one seems to want to hear what he has to say. He says that regardless of how everyone feels about him, Bianca is like a daughter to him. This sends Jack over the edge and he demands to know what that means: would you ruin lives for her sake, or do you save that for your biological children? Kendall, apparently the only one not in the loop, asks why people are attacking David. Ryan hears the argument as he comes down the hall and tries to call a cease fire, due to their proximity to Bianca's room. Erica tells the group at large that someday soon, the entire truth will come out. At that point, Ryan will be willing to do to David exactly what Jack wants to do now, without being asked. Before she can continue with her tirade, Maria comes out of Bianca's room and says that things don't look good. It appears as though Bianca is letting go. Erica is in complete denial - she proclaims that she was just in the room with her daughter, and her breathing was better. Maria responds that she just measured Bianca's reaction to light, sound and touch and there's no mistaking: her numbers are falling. Tad asks what that means, and Maria delivers the grim outcome with just a look. Kendall demands that Maria do something to fix it. Maria tells her that all she can do is keep her hydrated, nourished and breathing - but that won't be enough. Wherever Bianca is right now, she needs a reason to come back - and Maria can't give that to her. Kendall thinks on that a moment, and then quietly says that she knows what is going on with Bianca. She is convinced that Bianca is letting go so that she can go be with Miranda. Kendall takes off after her revelation, leaving her mother behind to digest her words. Erica, in a panic, says that she needs to get Miranda back to Bianca, because it's the only thing that will save her. Jack wonders aloud if the technicians know how crucial the results are, and Erica questions whether they know the results hold Bianca's life in the balance.
David continues to try to get on to a better side of Erica, saying that he has seen cases like Bianca's before, and that he believes she will pull out of it and get better. Erica promises that she will make sure that happens, as she has plans to give her daughter the one kind of medicine that she needs. David offers to help, and says that the more information he has, the better help he can provide. Only listening to about half of the sentence, Jack cuts David off and tells him he won't get to know any more than he already does. David continues to try to block everyone out but Erica, and tells her that he truly does care for Bianca. That's the last straw for Erica. She tells him he has made it perfectly obvious how much he cares for Bianca, and now he needs to go. Erica asks Ryan to go in to see Bianca, in hopes that will help her hang on. When he does, they all comment how time seems to be dragging by so slowly while they are waiting for the DNA results. Tad says that at any moment, Adam could tell JR what he did with Miranda - or worse, JR could figure it out himself.
Kendall runs into Greenlee in the hallway, but isn't interested in what she has to say. Trying to bring her back from an immediate defensive stance, Greenlee tells her that she wasn't planning on attacking her in any way. She wanted to tell her about the massive amount of people in the waiting room. They all either know Bianca, or have been touched by her in some way. They have gathered to share their stories, but mostly to pray for and encourage Bianca's recovery. Kendall stares blankly at Greenlee, and then asks why she is being so nice. Greenlee tells her that when someone told her that they thought Kendall drugged her, she didn't want to believe it. She didn't want to think that's how their friendship would end. Disbelieving, Kendall waits for more. Greenlee goes on to say that she needed to apologize for the things she did while she was hopped on the drugs, mostly trying to run her over with the car. Kendall warns her to watch what she is saying - or people will think that she's lost it again. Greenlee assures her that she has a clear head, is rational and knows what she is saying. Not giving an inch, Kendall launches into another attack. She accuses Greenlee of thinking that she is the better of the two, and Greenlee denies having said or even insinuating that. Kendall points out that she dropped a hint as big as a bomb but put it nicely because of what is going on with Bianca. She tells Greenlee that while she can say she doesn't want to believe it's true, she still thinks Kendall may be the one that drugged her. Greenlee says that she wasn't hedging before - she really doesn't want to believe that Kendall drugged her. However, if she did - she doesn't think she should go to jail for it. Just like Kendall lost touch with reality on the night of the casino fundraiser, Greenlee recently lost touch. She knows how it feels and she knows how scary it is. She also knows that the answer is having friends and family around you that love you, as well as doctors that can help you. Jail can't provide that. Greenlee tells her old friend that she wants to help her, and Kendall says she doesn't know what to say about this generous outpouring. She thinks for a moment, and then tells Greenlee to shove it.
A bit later, Greenlee joins her husband in Bianca's room and they tell her about all of the people there to support her. They tell her that she is loved, and that the one word that can describe her is 'miracle'. Ryan tells her that in a world full of chaos and people that can't be trusted, Bianca is the one exception to every rule. He tells her that if she leaves this world, there won't be anyone left to teach people how to be good. He begs her not to go.
Zach and Maria talk about Bianca's condition in the hall. Maria admits that Bianca is getting worse and worse and there is nothing that can be done. Zach tells her that people come out of comas all the time, but Maria says that every situation is different. She tells him that Bianca doesn't have a living will, and soon (with her numbers dropping the way they are), Erica will have to decide whether or not to put her daughter on a ventilator. Once that happens, there is no telling how long Bianca could hold on. Zach tells her that Bianca is fierce and he has no doubt that she will definitely come out of it. Maria says that the knowledge of Bianca's strength is exactly why she is worried. If she saw evidence of that fight, that drive that lives inside Bianca, they wouldn't be talking about her condition. Instead, Maria believes that what Bianca needs is a reason to live - and that's something she can't give to her. She concludes that the worst isn't over - it's coming down the pike head on.
Then, Maria goes into Bianca's room, looks at the monitors and quickly asks Ryan and Greenlee to leave. Bianca's blood oxygen level is dropping. Outside, Zach is staring through the window and watching her work. Before The Laverys can say anything to him, he states that all he cares about is Bianca and that they can fight with him later.
Krystal pays a visit to the Chandler mansion but when JR opens the door and sees her on the other side, he initially refuses to let her in. Krystal tells him that she is only there for the sake of her grandchild, and holds out a present. Appearing to slightly cave, JR allows her into the foyer for a few moments. Once he closes the door, he tells her than he has a surprise for her too: a call to the cops, complete with a set of shiny bracelets that she can't return. Krystal asks what crime she committed and JR quips that he doesn't have enough days left in the year to run down the list. However, for this occasion, he'd start with stalking and move on from there. Krystal is flabbergasted that JR wants to accuse her of stalking her own grandchild - a baby that she has loved from birth. She calls him cold hearted just as Adam enters the foyer. He tells his son that Krystal has been in his house for longer than he would like. He tells JR to allow her to give her gift to the child and then ask her to leave. JR questions his father's decision at first, but Adam tells him it's the season to be giving. Finally, JR relents and tells her that she will only be allowed to see the baby for a moment, give her the present, and then she will have to leave. Krystal agrees, knowing it's better than nothing. When he leaves the room to go get the baby, Adam informs Krystal that if she lives to be 100, she will live to regret every second of every year. JR brings the baby down, and Krystal shows her the present she brought. Trying to keep the visit as short as possible, Adam takes the present from her. Krystal, trying not to feel brushed off, tells the baby she wishes her momma could see her dressed up pretty - as the sight would surely do her heart good. JR tells her firmly that she is not to mention Babe in his house again. Krystal nods slightly, and then refocuses on the baby. She holds her hands out as if to take the baby in her arms, and JR says that she has overstayed her welcome. He tells her to take one last look because it will have to last a lifetime. Krystal focuses her rage briefly on Adam and says sarcastically that he must be so proud of his son. Adam says that he is very proud of his son, and bestows him with the title "Best Gift Ever Given to Me." He then tells Krystal that they only have the love for their children and their desire to do whatever it takes to protect them in common. Krystal looks at the baby one more time, gives her happy wishes for the new year, and takes her leave. After she is gone, JR tells his father that what he said to Krystal was the best Christmas present he'd ever received. Just then, the phone rings. JR picks it up, and when the voice on the other end asks for Adam Chandler, he confirms. When they clarify that they need to speak with the elder Chandler, JR asks who is calling. The voice simply says that the call is expected. Adam takes the phone and immediately recognizes that it is the lab technician that performed the DNA test. He is told that the results are back, and he asks what they are. Results are not given over the phone, and she tells him that she will be calling the other parties involved. She wants to meet with all of them at the hospital as soon as possible. Adam agrees and ends the call. JR, having watched his father carefully, says that he's got a funny feeling about the call, and he wants to know what's going on.
Zach is the next to show up at the hospital, but Ethan stops him before he can get too far. Ethan asks if he is there for Bianca, and when Zach confirms, Ethan goes on the attack. He asks how Zach can care so much for Bianca, and want to put her sister away at the same time. Zach calmly tells his son that he is simply trying to point out the "obvious fact" that Kendall is guilty, in hopes that Ethan will catch on. Ethan asks Zach if he plans on giving Bianca her sister's conviction with a bow on it when she wakes up. Zach pauses, and then avoids the question by confronting Ethan about destroying possible evidence against Kendall. He tells Ethan that he might as well add aiding and abetting to his attempted murder charge. Ethan pretends not to know what Zach is talking about, choosing instead to make up a story about getting rid of empty aspirin bottles Kendall had lying around. Zach calls him on his lies by admitting he witnessed the destruction through the window, and telling him that there is no need to get rid of plastic in a garbage disposal. He then goes on to tell Ethan that he obtained a copy of Kendall's pharmacy records, which shows that she filled a prescription for the drug that was found in Greenlee's system. Ethan says that the prescription is common and that anyone could have gotten the medication. In addition, it would have been very easy for nosy neighbors to plant the drug in Kendall's apartment if they were intent on pointing the finger of blame at her. Everyone knows that Kendall would be the first person they looked at as a suspect. Zach goes on to say that Kendall has issues, and that all she has done since the night of the casino benefit is drag Ethan down. Ethan notes that oddly enough, that's around the time that Zach started blaming Kendall for everything, and wants to know why. Zach says that perhaps he wants her to pay for the crimes she committed because he is not a noble fool, as Ethan has proven himself to be. Zach tells Ethan that Kendall will explode, as she always does - and all that will be left standing is the man that tried to save her. This prompts Ethan to reveal some thoughts he had when he thought he was a Cambias. He tells Zach that he vowed to be a different Cambias: not a monster, but certainly not a fool. He goes on to say that he can't help but wonder how different things would be if he did have the misfortune of being sired by Zach. How would he live, knowing that his son hated him for the way he is going after Kendall? Ethan muses aloud that Zach won't rest until Kendall is in jail, regardless of the truth. Zach shoots back that Ethan is apparently willing to do everything he can to keep her out, regardless of that selfsame truth. Ethan says that Cambias people are notorious for rewriting the truth until it reflects what they want it to say. In fact, they are the type of people that would beat you bloody and then laugh in your face. After a beat and while staring at his father, he admits could get used to that.
A short time later, Krystal shows up at the hospital and runs into David. She tells him that there is something wrong with the world, and David glumly tells her that he's glad she finally noticed. Determined to tell him what happened, she pulls him off to the side. She admits that she went to see JR and found out that he is acting as if nothing was wrong, as if Miranda didn't exist. She tells David that there is no way that JR is letting go of the baby. David then asked her why she really went there, and she says that she had to find out if Tad told JR about his son. From what she could tell, JR was still in the dark. Krystal looks around the waiting room and tells David that she can feel the prayers in the air. He asks her if she can feel hope. She says she has hopes that Bianca will come out of the coma and will, because of her big heart, forgive her one day. David says that if anyone can do that, it would be Bianca. Krystal just wants a chance to make up for all of the wrong she's done toward Bianca. She admits that she made a lot of decisions that weren't hers to make, and all of them led to Bianca lying in a coma, without her baby. If she could just play god one time, she would fix it. David says that he has played god many times with patients on the table - restoring their health, saving them from death. If he could somehow play god one more time, and never again - he too would save Bianca.
Adam is the first to arrive in the conference room at the hospital. Moments later Jack, Erica and Tad join him in the room. They are followed a beat later by Judge Lampert, and then the lab technician. She reads the results: with 99.9% accuracy, the subject infant, Bess Miranda Chandler is the biological child of an untested male, and Bianca Montgomery. She starts to hand the results to Erica, who looks pleased for a moment but then sees the look on Adam's face. Erica and Adam sign off on the test results, and Judge Lampert takes them with her to be filed. She leaves the room, followed shortly thereafter by the lab technician. Erica tells Adam that she doesn't know what to say - sorry doesn't seem to quite fit, but she says it anyway. She tells him that if it's any consolation, the people who are responsible for this tragedy will pay for what they did. In fact, some of them already are paying for their actions. She adds that the rest of the people involved are all victims, most especially JR and Bianca. Erica starts to offer her help if there is anything Adam needs her to do, but he rejects her soundly. He says that he has to go home and tell his son that the baby he loves is not his, and that there won't be anymore Daddy and Bess time. Adam starts to head out of the room, but Tad insists that he can't allow Adam to handle this alone. Irate that it seems the trio wants him to air his son's pain in front of an audience, he questions Tad's motives. Tad tells him that JR has had the Chandler jet on standby, 24/7 since they got back from Florida. He knows that as soon as Adam says word one about the test, JR will grab the baby with one hand, a suitcase in the other, and take off for parts unknown. Tad informs Adam that JR has been told several times that Bess is really Miranda but to no avail. He wants what he wants. Looking sorrowful, Adam begins to realize the weight and severity of the situation. Jack notes that while JR should be able to go through this hell in private, he is holding on to the one thing that might be able to bring Bianca back from the brink of death. Adams agrees mutely, indicating his consent that they join him in telling JR at the house.
Now alone with the baby at the Chandler mansion, JR sits with Miranda by the Christmas tree and decides that they can open one present on Christmas Eve. He shares the stuffed puppy he got for her.
Kendall surfaces at the boathouse and flies into a rage, throwing an oar and trying to break it. She starts pacing angrily and shouting at the sky. She asks what she needs to give, what she needs to do to get her sister back. She promises praise, glory, worship...whatever is needed, as long as Bianca doesn't die. While she is on her knees, pleading, Ethan shows up. She initially tries to dismiss him, insisting it was a party for two, but Ethan isn't so easily discarded. He tells her that there is a better, more direct way to get what she wants. It doesn't involve breaking oars or shaking her fist in the air - but rather just asking for help. She immediately tells him that the word isn't in her vocabulary, and wonders if that's why she's been shafted for so many years. He tells her that she should think of it as covering her bases, because asking for help certainly can't hurt. She asks if he followed his own advice when he was trying to find out if he was a Cambias, and he confirmed as much. She laughs wryly, and notes how little he got in return. Ethan corrects her and says that he got all he needed - proof that he wasn't a Cambias. Kendall wants to know if that's really enough for him, and he tells her that there is nothing more he could want. Zach took the test and it were conclusive. Ethan reminds Kendall that when he first came to town, he introduced himself as the nephew of Bianca's rapist. Instead of shunning him, Bianca immediately made him her friend. Nodding, Kendall notes that Bianca couldn't help herself - that's just the kind of person she is. Ethan says that if Bianca did leave, the world would be a much colder and meaner place. He believes that the world is cold and mean enough, and that no god could want that. Kendall admits that Bianca is the last remaining good part of her soul - the only part that hasn't been kicked in, damaged or bruised. If there is a god cruel enough to take Bianca away, Kendall swears that she will give up. If people want to believe that she drugged Greenlee, if they would feel better having her locked up and rotting in jail - she wouldn't care. Nothing would be worth it without her sister. Ethan tells her that she needs to stop thinking things like that, and if she couldn't, she needed to let him take care of both of them. Just then, Kendall starts to walk away. Ethan asks where she is going, and is met with a one-word response: 'alone'.
Back in the waiting room, Opal asks if anyone wants more cider. Declining, Myrtle says that what they need is something with more holiday spirit. As if answering her call, carolers come into the waiting room and their song serves as on overture for the next few scenes. David and Krystal watch the carolers...Maria takes notes on a chart in Bianca's room...Ryan, Greenlee and Zach look in at Bianca through the window...Ethan alone at the boathouse, throws one of the oars.
Kendall walks into a church set up with a nativity scene. As she looks on, a priest comes up behind her and startles her. He asks if he can help her, and she tells him she thinks that she just lost her way. He responds that perhaps she found her way, just as her sister did last year.
A shot of Maria taking Bianca's pulse in her room fades to a shot of the Chandler Christmas tree and JR sitting on the floor by the gifts. Just then, the doors fly open and his father, his stepfather, Erica and Jack come in."
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