Appalled by her mother's confession, Jessica angrily accuses a sobbing Viki of destroying her life. Roxy reports to Rex how she's succeeded in turning the head of Llanview's resident billionaire tycoon. Meanwhile, Max gives Asa the Christmas present he's been hoping to find under his tree. Anxious to convince Rae to loosen her steely grip on Asa's millions, Renee continues to play the drunken ex-madam on the verge of a total breakdown. Viki is devastated when Jessica shrinks from her touch and tearfully declares they are no longer family. Mitch proposes a lucrative partnership to a wary Jen. Jessica bitterly informs Natalie of the biological link between her and Mitch. Cristian finally tells Jen he's in love with Natalie. Asa invites Roxy to spend the holiday with him. After Cris departs, a grinning Mitch commends Jen on her stellar performance.