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At Society, Lily and Traci catch up and remember Colleen. Their children are precious. Lily confides that hers won’t even come home for Christmas… she’s sure it’s about Cane. Traci assures her the love is there and asks about Cane. Lily admits things have gotten even more complicated.

Lily updates Traci that Cane was her plus one for the Abbott Communications launch. Traci asks why Lily agreed to this. She shrugs that since his company fell apart; he’s seemed lighter. They’ve been through a lot together. Traci remarks on their connection and tells her it’s okay to laugh and have fun.

Talk turns to Jabot and Traci assures her the family’s working hard to save it. Lily’s sorry… Cane is the reason Victor holds all the cards right now. Traci, inexplicably, doesn’t blame Ashby, so this launches a debate. Traci pushes for forgiveness and love, despite what she went through with Martin. Anything is possible. They express their love.

Phyllis’ Plan

In his den, Cane leaves the twins a message trying to get them home for Christmas with Lily. He’ll leave them alone. Phyllis shows up and he asks, “What do you want, Phyllis?”

Phyllis calls him out for the kiss out of nowhere. She thinks they see life the same way. “We should be friends.” Getting up and walking around her, Cane reminds her they were done with each other. She holds out a gift… it’s a puzzle. Cane doesn’t have a gift for her. Phyllis will whisper something in his ear, and he can make the magic happen.

Cane admits there’s “something about her,” but thinks she’s about to work him over. Phyllis confesses she regrets walking away from him. He accuses her of being desperate. Phyllis admits it. She went against him because he caved to Lily and went soft. Now, she thinks the two of them together are the answer. “I need you and I think you know you need me too.”

Cane guesses her deal fell through. Phyllis, allowing him to gloat, admits that too. She explains this will work because they know the worst of each other. “We’re a perfect team.” Cane doesn’t know what he could possibly have left that would be of use to her. Phyllis will steal the AI software back… and then they’ll take over Newman Enterprises. He’ll help her run it.

Where’s Noah? Where’s Sienna?

At Sharon’s place, Nick complains to Noah, via voicemail, about him going radio silent. Sharon appears and learns their son still isn’t returning messages. She wants Noah home now!

Noah, of course, is unconscious at the overlook. He comes to and realizes Sienna is gone.

Back at Sharon’s place, she tries calling Noah, and then worries to Nick that Matt’s got to him again. Nick wants to go track him down. Suddenly, his phone rings… it’s Noah asking if Sienna is with them.

Nick says she’s not and puts him on speakerphone. Sharon reams her son out until he reveals that someone knocked him out and then Sienna was gone. “It was Matt. It has to be.” They have to find them both. Nick and Sharon are on their way to Crimson Lights to meet him.

At Crimson Lights, Sharon fusses over Noah, who is frantic to find Sienna. If Matt gets her out of town now, he may never see her again! Nick asks, “What if Matt didn’t take her? What if she went willingly?” Noah refuses to entertain the idea that Sienna and Matt are working together. Suddenly, he gets a call from Matt, who asks, “Miss me?”

Noah and Matt go back and forth as Clark taunts him about Sienna going missing. Noah asks what he’s done to her. He implores him to let her go and take him instead. Sharon grabs the phone and shouts, “Leave my family alone! You hear me!” She disconnects.

The Final Scenes

At the Abbott mansion, Diane texts Michael, hoping he’s found something to help them, as Traci comes in. Diane isn’t about to let Victor hurt Jack. Traci finds it wonderful that she’s on their side… this time she’s doing it legally. Diane admits she would stick it to Victor less legally if she could find a way. Traci thinks they’re lucky to have her. They share a Christmas embrace.

At Crimson Lights, Noah rails at his mother for ending the call with Matt. This isn’t her fight. Sharon argues that it is… it’s been going on since before he was born. Nick rants at his son, who wants to know how to find Sienna. Nick demands the phone and calls Matt back. “It’s me.” He explains that Burrow is in Genoa City now and he won’t be able to buy cops here. Matt mocks him as “the tough guy.” Nick wants to make a deal.

At Cane’s place, Phyllis reminds him he’s totally alone. He has his self-respect. She wonders if his self-respect could run Newman. Sidling around his desk, she leans over his chair. “Why don’t you let Aristotle come out and play?” As she starts kissing him, Lily walks in and gawps.