Joe and Helen hire an architect to build their dream house.

It's Christmas. Joe wants to go on a last-minute Vermont ski trip with Helen, but she wants to throw her planned traditional Christmas party. Joe agrees on the condition they leave for Vermont as soon as the party is over. Brian tells Casey he's bringing a date, informing her because of their relationship. She tells him she's also bringing a date. She later lies, claiming the repulsive Lewis is her date. During the party, Joe learns that snow will shut down travel to Vermont, so he tries to rush the party. Antonio brings gifts for everyone, but they don't reciprocate so he gets irate. When everybody tries to leave, Helen stops them. The partygoers soon discover their wallets are missing, and they accuse each other.

Another odd Christmas falls on Nantucket, as Antonio drives a nun around in search of a vision she saw in a dream. Meanwhile Joe plays reluctant host to feuding brothers Lou and Harry, and a little last-minute shopping ends up trapping Fay, Helen, and Casey.