Alan handles his ex's Lesbian turnabout surprisingly well, yet isn't ready to chase Janelle again; Pepper is livid and tells startled Rosie, also about Paul and Lyn, then refuses any contact with her lying ma. Despite Karl's warnings to sweet kid brother Zeke she may not get out, Katya is released in time for Christmas, and accepts to come meet the Kennedy clan up country. Karl and Susan both bought a present for Rachel, so what can they still buy for Zeke? Sky cleverly suggests not an object from Paul McClain but a training with the Adelaide Crows star, Harold's protégé. Karl receives a guitar, Susan a trip to the adult kids in London. All Ramsay Street boys play Christmas street cricket while waiting for the barbecue and drinks with everybody. Guy is lurking around...
Dan seriously considers leaving altogether, even doubts whether to attend Christmas as Ben desperately wants, but Lucas may get trough to big brother. Harry is cheerfully home a bit, helping with Christmas cooking, but Sophie can't handle his absence topping the disturbance of traditions, so he overstays under foster rules. Libby's stubbornness forces Dan to leave without even delivering Ben's Christmas present, a bike.
Ben's joy over opening Christmas presents is cut short when Dan's package proves another father-figure is gone. Lucas lets slip and drag out of his mouth Dan probably felt guilty over an infidelity. Zeke finally reveals his fantastic grades, but refuses to study, he wants a full-time radio job. Karl brings some seasonal joy in the form of a horse-drawn carriage ride. The Ramsays Christmas lightens up with Harry's unexpected arrival. Lucas pushes his motorbike beyond safety limits.
A pilot ferrying a crop duster aircraft, from the United States to Australia, gets lost over the south Pacific Ocean and the pilot of a commercial airliner is his only hope of being found.
