Stefano was curious to find out why Sami had kidnapped her own sister and questioned Kristen who could offer no explanation. Stefano offered John one million dollars as reward but John refused to accept. Stefano then asked John if he knew the reason for Sami's behaviour but John told Stefano to leave the Brady's alone.
John caught Sami trying to run away. He told her that he had not told Roman and Marlena because he thought it best that she tell them herself. He warned her not to try to runaway as Abe knew the truth and had some police watching the house to prevent her from leaving. He told her that if she did not tell her parents the truth then he would have to. Sami tried to talk to her parents a number of times but couldn't bring herself to tell them she had been the one responsible for Belle's kidnapping.
Kristen offered to help John tell Roman and Marlena the truth. Together they went to Roman and Marlena's and told them that Samantha was the one who kidnapped Belle.
The Hortons were pleased to see Laura but she was unable to talk. At the hospital, Laura saw Kate and clenched her fist, unseen by anyone else. When Jennifer gave Laura her medication, she spat out the pill.
Victor visited Vivian at Pinehaven. He told her that he and Kate were going to New Year's Eve party to celebrate Tom's recovery. He also told Viv of his and Kate's intention to have a child. Vivian is panicking that Laura will react when she sees Kate.
At the hospital, Doug and Julie met Peter and told him that they had met in a casino in Europe. They were shocked to learn that he was Stefano's son. Julie encouraged Jennifer to interview Peter on her show as he was an interesting person.
Roman and Marlena would not believe that Sami had kidnapped Belle. They accused John and Kristen of making it up. As they explained how they had caught Sami on a plane heading for Miami, Shawn, Caroline and Carrie arrived. In front of the whole family, Sami admitted that she had been the kidnapper and ran upstairs. The whole family was in shock. Marlena tried to talk to Sami about her reasons but Sami refused to talk.
Bo and Billie had a Christmas celebration on the roof of her apartment building. Bo gave Billie tickets to a basketball game and she gave him a movie of the month subscription. They danced on the roof and she told Bo how much she enjoyed being with him.
Mickey and Pat Hamilton were waiting for Billie and they saw Bo and Billie together. Pat offered Billie a deal whereby Billie could plead guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter. Billie asked Mickey for his advice. He suggested that she consider the offer.
Abe warned Bo about spending time with Billie. He then told Bo about the D.A.'s offer. Bo was shocked and was even more shocked when Abe told him that Pat was confident of Billie agreeing to the terms of the agreement. Bo rushed to Billie's apartment to try and stop her.
Roman and Marlena tried to get Sami to explain her reasons for kidnapping Belle. Sami refused to talk. When Roman threatened to read her diary, Sami lied and said that she was jealous of the attention Belle received. She explained that she thought Roman and Marlena loved Belle more. Marlena did not accept this as the full story and suggested there was another reason. Sami denied this but agreed to family counselling sessions.
Lexie and Jonah were continuing their study sessions for Lexie's medical school entrance exam. They took a break at the Brady pub wher Abe was dining alone. They attempted to reconcile with Abe. Jonah told Abe that he had accepted the D.A.'s offer of a probation period. Abe was pleased with this. He and Lexie did not resolve anything but did not argue.
Billie was about to sign the agreement, pleading guilty to manslaughter, but Bo stopped her. He told her not to sign it and told her how he was working on proving her innocence. Mickey told Carrie and Austin about the deal and they went to see Billie. Billie told Austin that by pleading guilty, there would be no trial and there would be no chance of Bo finding out about her past. Austin suggested that she tell Bo the truth but Billie claimed she could not do that.
Bo tried again to talk Billie out of signing the agreement and she was still undecided.
Carrie told Austin about Sami being the kidnapper. He was shocked. Later, he asked Carrie if there was any possibility of the two of them getting back together. Carrie did not give him a definite answer.
Sami's therapist, Dr Dorman, tried to get Sami to explain her reasons for kidnapping her sisiter. Sami again gave the jealousy reason. In a group session with Roman and Marlena, Sami apologised to Roman for causing him so much pain. After the session, Marlena told Dr Dorman that she knew of the cause of Sami's bulimia and told him of her affair with John. She told Dorman that she was considering confessing to Roman if it meant helping Sami. Dorman reminded Marlena that this confession would affect John, and she should talk to him first.
Stefano approached Marlena at the hospital and expressed his joy that Belle had been returned safely. He questioned Marlena as to why Sami had done it. Before Marlena could answer, John interrupted and told Stefano to leave her alone. Later as Marlena tried to talk to John, Stefano eavesdropped, becoming more convinced that Marlena had a secret.
John and Kristen were talking at the hospital and were seen by Tony. Tony told Kristen that he realised that John was helping her find Belle but now that she was found, there was no reason to spend so much time with him, especially since he was such a bitter enemy of Stefano's. Later Stefano told Tony that he had heard some rumours about John and Kristen.
The Horton's were preparing for the party that night. Jen told Julie how much she was looking forward to exposing Laura to a party with lots of stimuli that might arouse her. Again Laura did not swallow her medication. Jennifer believes that she can see a change in her mother.
At Pinehaven, Vivian rang Jennifer pretending to be a secretary. She asked if Laura was taking her medication. Jennifer told her that she had but that she thought Laura may talk soon. Viv panicked, knowing that Kate would be at the party that night. She asked Ivan to bring her a disguise so that she may leave Pinehaven and attend the party in Salem. Ivan brought her a disguise which Viv balked at.
Bo and Billie spent New Year's Eve at her apartment. Bo tried to convince her to attend the party at Titan but she would not go. They spent the night dancing and Billie realised how much she enjoyed spending time with Bo. She told him that she had decided not to sign the D.A.'s plea bargain.
Jennifer and Laura prepared for the party and Laura did not take her pill again. In her mind she spoke of looking forward to seeing Kate and enacting revenge on the woman who put in her this catatonic state.
Carrie attended the party believing she was meeting Lucas about Countess Willhemina business. She stayed at the party with Lucas much to the annoyance of Austin.
Stefano explained to Tony that he had heard how enamoured John was with Kristen. He warned Tony to watch John very closely. While Tony collected the car, kristen told Peter and Stefano what a good man John was and that they should leave him alone. After Kristen left, Stefano told Peter that the key to destroying Kristen's image of John may be in Marlena's secret. He told Peter that he had overheard John and Marlena talking. He got Peter to break into Dorman's office to get Sami's file, which Peter did.
At the party, Marlena told John that Sami knew of their affair and that she was considering telling Roman the truth to help Sami. John was devastated and went to the balcony to think. Kristen saw him there and joined him. Kate was shocked to learn that Laura was at the party and when Jennifer introduced them, Laura did not react much to Kate's relief. Vivian, dressed as a man, with a beard and moustache, arrived at the party unrecognised by anyone. She tried to make contact with Laura but was stopped by an amourous female.
As midnight arrived, Doug and Julie, Maggie and Mickey, Tom and Alice, Roman and Marlena all kissed. Out on the balcony John and Kristen were about to kiss as Tony was about to walk out and see them.