As the sun sets over the mountains, Claire and Luke finally have time for a heart to heart talk. They grow closer as they compare their careers as professional athletes. Eventually, they are interrupted and have to go their separate ways, but not before arranging to meet again.

Police raid the party Alice is at with her boyfriend, Sean, and she ends up in custody. A gravely disappointed Aunt Jennifer brings her home, having called on her neighbor, Will, to watch Alice's younger siblings.

Out fishing on the frozen lake, some old-timers try to tell Julian about Luke’s hockey career, but Julian isn’t a great listener, and gets himself into trouble when he doesn’t listen to their fishing advice either..

Jennifer is very worried about her niece and nephew, who are both being bullied at school. When Jennifer meets up with her boyfriend, Quinn, and tells him about how things are going, she is appalled by his lack of interest and sympathy.

Instead of training, Claire gives a delighted Chamonix a lesson in figure skating. Luke invites Claire to go with him that afternoon to try out ice-fishing, but it doesn't seem that they will get time alone together.

Will brings Jennifer another gift from the house clearance, and this time Jennifer asks whether he’d like to help her out sometime. She checks in with her boss and has a family video call with Mandy and Brian, who are finally enjoying their freedom in Paris. At school, Flo finds that girls her age can be very fickle.

Claire and her mom share a Christmas moment, and a heart to heart about Claire’s future. Julian’s injury the night before means he can’t get out of bed to supervise Claire’s training, and he becomes an unwilling patient at the clinic.

Mandy decides to stay in Europe after all. Jennifer takes Miles to school and discovers the extent of the bullying he is suffering every day.

At the gathering in the town square, Lou takes a liking to Claire’s mom, and Claire can introduce her mom to Chamonix and Luke. Coach Julian, however, has not relaxed into the festive spirit, and his mood worsens when his attempts to show off fail.

Mandy has booked a flight home the following morning, and can no longer avoid a difficult conversation with husband, who wants her to stay for the romantic honeymoon he’s been waiting for. Back home, Jennifer drops Flo off at a birthday party.

Coach Julian’s impatient and abrasive attitude is annoying everyone, and when Claire’s mom arrives, she too is surprised to find herself being ordered around. Claire’s injury isn’t improving as fast as she would like, but Luke reminds her that life will go on even after her sporting career.

Spock and McCoy have traveled through time, but have lost the portal they need for their return. Time is running out and Captain Kirk hurries to bring them back to safety. For Spock, this means saying a difficult goodbye.

Jennifer is doing a great job with the kids, but her boyfriend, Quinn, is angry that she’s forgotten all about their plans. Newly arrived in Paris, Mandy receives the news that her parents won’t be coming to help out, and wants to fly home immediately, abandoning her vacation, and, very possibly, her husband Brian.

Claire is out enjoying the snow with Luke and Chamonix when her trainer, Julian, shows up unexpectedly. He is not impressed with what he sees of the rehab clinic and is in a hurry for Claire to recover.

While Jennifer cooks dinner, the kids receive a Skype call from their mom, who still hasn't relaxed into her vacation. Jennifer and Mandy’s mom calls Jennifer and gives her an update on their dad’s health, but all is not as it seems! The next day, Will takes his chance to ask Jennifer out on a date.