Tadhg continues to double book himself putting his and Maggie’s agenda first ahead of Frances and Áine despite the festive season and Áine’s Christmas wishes. Muireann’s deception and pressure from Frances leads him to losing his temper with Áine. A blackened shadow lies over Vanessa; her motherly instincts are to protect Fia without a second thought. But is Fia playing her for a fool? The pressure of finding the perfect Christmas tree and planning a surprise party for Katy are proving a little tough for poor John Joe. Katy is not too enthusiastic about Jason’s surprise party.