Contains spoilers for this episode and earlier episodes.
A visit to Asbury Park brings Tony memories of a 1995 dispute involving Junior and Jackie Aprile. He recalls Pussy missing an important meeting and behaving strangely while playing Santa at Satriale's. Tony and the crew speculate that Pussy might already have been informing then, interpreting his behavior as evidence of a hidden microphone. Their suspicions remain conjecture. With Pussy gone, they pressure a reluctant Bobby to take over the annual Christmas appearance.
Janice complains about the wrist injury she suffered when Russian men recovered Svetlana's prosthetic leg. Tony and Furio retaliate against one of the men, leaving him beaten amid a Christmas display. At Vesuvio, Charmaine's criticism and tension with Artie prompt Tony, Silvio and Christopher to leave for a strip club. There, Tony discovers Jackie receiving a lap dance despite his relationship with Meadow. He beats Jackie and confiscates the gun Ralph gave him.
Jackie arrives at the Soprano house on Christmas Day with gifts, including a necklace for Meadow promising lasting fidelity. He apologizes to Tony and admits leaving Rutgers, saying he wants to pursue fashion instead. Tony does not immediately settle whether Jackie deserves another chance. Meadow then gives her father a singing Billy Bass. The novelty fish recalls Pussy for Tony, who struggles to maintain a pleasant expression while accepting his daughter's gift in front of the family.