Frustrated by the long hours Shelly's working during the holidays, J.T. tells her that she needs to make him her first priority. Seeing an opportunity to interfere in her son's relationship, J.T.'s mom, Frances (Daphne Maxwell Reid - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"), introduces him to an "old-fashioned girl" named Chloe (Kelly Rowland of the band Destiny's Child). Meanwhile, Donovan's ex-girlfriend, Fiona Phipps (Erinn Carter), visits, hoping to charm him into returning home to England. Richard Gant guest stars as J.T.'s dad, Andrew, and Daphne Zuniga ("Melrose Place") guest stars as Sylvia King, an important DivaStyle customer.
When Terry tries to plan a special family Christmas, The Cannon opts to spend the holiday with his old war buddies, causing a major divide in the household. Meanwhile, Danny rallies the Angles to help him give his mom the best Christmas gift ever - The Angles first win, on a special Christmas episode.
An unlikely encounter between Christmas designer and enthusiast Leslie Major, and a businessman trying to end the Christmas tradition at The Chesterton makes Leslie use all her Christmas charms on him to love Christmas. - and her.
Before finalizing their divorce on Christmas Day, Regina returns to the Chesterton Hotel where Franklin and she were originally married, only to meet an eccentric millionaire whose affection towards her forces Regina to come to grips with the choice she's facing.
Reluctantly retired from fighting, Rocky takes charge of Mickey's gym and agrees to train a young protégé who's hungry for success. /// Rocky mentors a young pugilist named Tommy Gunn, which culminates in a street fight between the two, on or around Christmas Day.