So, Wendy comes clean to Alan, the bookstore keeper, about the real story of her life. He isn't surprised, though, and happily accepts the real her. He invites her to visit his autistic son, Tim, who lives in a home, for those type of people. Tim likes going to the laundromat and washing all the clothes, so that's what they do. Wendy tries to ask him questions but Tim doesn't really answer.
Carolyn got a phone call from a woman named Sharon. She was the fiance of Carolyn's biological son that she gave up for adoption. Carolyn was so overwhelmed with joy, she invited them to visit her on Christmas eve. Her son agreed, formally. Christmas eve came around, and they pulled in the drive. His name was Nathan and his fiance was very pregnant. Carolyn had expected a warm visit, but it turns out they just wanted to check for biological abnormalities for the baby. They left a pamphlet saying "It's never too late to repent".
Louie eventually started talking to Wendy again, and more cheerful at that. She was really happy about that because she missed Louie and Josh. But her friend from NY, Amelia, told her over the phone that Josh and Kate were sleeping together. Kate was Janet's best friend.
Garrett's mom died. And the memorial service was right around Christmas. He cried when he first heard that she had gone. So, he went to the funeral alone.
Violet's mom invited her and her baby, Walter Charles, to a Christmas dinner at her boyfriend's place. But it didn't turn out to be anything either of them expected. Her boyfriend got mad and started yelling so they left. Violet's mom blamed no one but Violet. So, there goes that mother-daughter relationship.
Christmas dinner at Garrett's house ended up being Carolyn and Garrett, Wendy, Violet and Walter Charles, Alan and Tim, and Todd. It may have seemed like an unlikely bunch of people, but they had a good Christmas.
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