Previously - Rafe telling Natalia to buy the farmhouse. Natalia telling Olivia that she could buy the farmhouse if she had a long term renter. The rent would include full time care. Olivia realizes that Natalia is talking about her. Olivia is surprised by the news. Natalia signing the papers.
At the farmhouse, Olivia and Natalia are moving into the house.
Emma walks in and says she found a horseshoe in the barn. Natalia says that is good luck. Olivia tells Emma to wash her fingers because the barn is disgusting. Natalia tells Olivia to relax. She tells Emma that she can put the horseshoe in her room. Emma rushes upstairs. Natalia tells Olivia to relax. This is her first real home. She's going to enjoy it. It's a good deal for them. Olivia knows. Natalia says that the place is charming. It's all perfect for them. It's her own little Christmas miracle. Just then Natalia pulls out a cross and Olivia is not impressed but tries to cover. Natalia is questioning where to hang it. She thinks about over the fireplace.
Olivia is not sure. She questions why it has to be so out in the open. Natalia says it's a part of her. She's had it since she was little. Olivia rolls her eyes. Natalia sees it and questions about the hanging. Olivia agrees she has a problem with the cross.
Remy is surprised that Ava is there.
Ava says she's much better now. Remy says he should clean up since Shayne is such a mess. Ava says she should have called. Remy says it's fine. It's just they haven't seen each other in a long time. What changed for her? She didn't want to see him last time. She changed. Ava looks and sees that Remy still has a picture of them.
Christina is working at the Gym with Reva.
Reva is all pumped up. Christina says that Reva did good. Reva says she's doing it all for both of her babies. Christina questions if Reva is having twins. Reva says no. The little guy she is carrying and her other son who is in a wheelchair who is finally home.
Shayne calls out to Jeffrey outside the courthouse. Shayne questions if he should have called first. Jeffrey says no. Shayne is family now. Jeffrey says it's good to have Shayne back. How is Shayne? He's fine the wheelchair is nothing.
Jeffrey says that Shayne was doing a very important job. Jeffrey understands that. Shayne knows he questions what Jeffrey thinks about being back in DC. Shayne stops beating around the bush and tells Jeffrey he needs a favour. Shayne wants to get back to what he is good at. He wants to get the heck out of Springfield and back to blowing up stuff.
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Only Love Can Save the World, Only Love . . .
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Olivia and Natalia face off at the farmhouse about the cross. Natalia says it's gone everywhere with her. Olivia doesn't like that it's so out in public. Natalia says this is her house so she should be able to decide where she's going to hang stuff. Just then Natalia pulls out a hideous piece of artwork. Olivia says it's modern art. It will spruce up the farmhouse. Natalia says it's hideous. She wants to hide the cross but keep out this hideous piece of art. That is not happening. Olivia can hang the modern art in her room.
Remy is confused.
Ava said she didn't want to see him. Ava says it was too much at the time. It hurt too much to see him. He reminded her of Max. Remy says he understands that. Remy can take Ava to the cemetery. Ava says that is the first place she went when she came to town. It was cold on the ground of their son's grave. Remy says it took a lot of courage for her to go there. Ava says it took a lot of courage to come and see Remy as well. She tells him about the job offer in San Francisco. It's a really good chance. It would be a new start. Ava was kind of hoping that Remy might want to come along with her to scope it out. Remy is stunned by the news. 
Reva and Christina work on stretches at the gym. Reva says that Christina is working really hard. She hopes that Christina has a love life as well. Maybe a special guy? Christina does. Reva says that Christina should snap her up before someone snags him. Christina says that she really doesn't have a social life with this job. She did save up for a Christmas gift for him. It's why she's been taking on so many extra jobs. It's to thank Remy. Remy? Remy helped her with the MCATs. Reva says that Remy is going to love all of it. Christina says that it's nothing.
Shayne and Jeffrey continue to talk now in the park.
Jeffrey says that Shayne can't go. He has to stay in Springfield for Reva's sake. She needs her son at Christmas. He has to say for her. Shayne says that this is Jeffrey and Reva's first Christmas as a couple together. They don't need Shayne underfoot. Reva would be happy to putter around Shayne for the holidays. Shayne says he'll just be in the way. Shayne wants to go back to the action. Jeffrey tells Shayne to just wait a couple of weeks then he can leave. He can wish his mother a then leave. Shayne says he needs to get back to the action. Jeffrey questions what Shayne can do now while being in the wheelchair. Shayne says he won't always be in the wheelchair. He can't stay in Springfield anymore. He's just the guy that everyone pities and it's driving Shayne up the wall. Shayne needs to leave. Jeffrey says no. Shayne questions if it is because of the pregnancy. Is it a high risk pregnancy? No it's because of Reva's cancer.
At the farmhouse, Olivia and Natalia continue to unpack. Natalia pulls out a Christmas crèche. Olivia questions if this is going to be some shrine. Natalia bristles and says that this is a Christmas ornament so it stays out. They can even get a tree this year and decorate it. Frank and Buzz can help them bring it over. Olivia suggests sprucing up the barn and having a big shindig. They can invite everyone and have it catered. Natalia was thinking more a small get together with egg nog and cookies. What exactly does Olivia think of Christmas? It's when she has to pay her employees time and a half. Natalia says it's the day that a baby was born in a manger. Natalia says that it's something to believe in. It's something that Olivia is going to have to learn about. Emma comes downstairs. Olivia asks if Emma wants to get all dressed up and have a huge party. Natalia watches. Emma says fine but there better be really big cookies there.
Remy tries to wrap around his head what Ava wants from him. She wants him to move out with her and scrap everything. Ava says it would be time together. They can find out if they really have something good together. Remy says he can't do that right now. He needs time to think. Ava thinks that this is a brush off and starts to leave. Remy tells her to stop. Ava says she blew it coming back here. How could she think that Remy had not moved on with his life? Remy says that it's work. He took the MCATs and made it. Ava is so happy for Dr. Remy. Just then the phone rings.
It's Remy's wife Christina. Remy says hi.
Christina questions what is wrong. Remy says he's just busy. Christina says she was kind of hoping they could delay the divorce until after Christmas. She starts to tell him about the requirements for the scholarship but soon realizes that Remy is not listening. Remy is looking over at Ava. Christina questions if Remy is even listening to her. Remy says that he will call her back later. She can come over. Remy says no. He'll meet her at the gym in a bit. Ava questions who the girl is? Remy lies and says it's just a close friend.
Shayne looks at Jeffrey in the park. Why didn't Reva tell him about the cancer when he came back? Reva thought he had been through enough. She didn't want to tell him that she had cancer again while being pregnant. She's taking chemo for the cancer. Shayne questions how they can treat Reva's cancer while she is pregnant. Jeffrey says a modern miracle. The chemo doesn't hurt the baby for some reason. Reva is still worried about the baby. She's worried she won't be there to raise the baby. Shayne agrees that his mother must be terrified. Why should Shayne stay though? He'd be one less worry for her then. Jeffrey tells Shayne fine if he wants to leave then go but don't ask Jeffrey for any help. Jeffrey is not helping Shayne break his mother's heart when Reva needs her son. Reva comes up and says she finally found her two favourite guys. She looks at Shayne and realizes that Jeffrey told him about the cancer.
Reva walks over to Shayne and Jeffrey.
Jeffrey says he can head to the office. Shayne asks Reva why she did not tell him? Shayne questions if Reva learned from the last time when she told nobody. Reva say she was going to tell him but she didn't expect him to come home in a wheelchair. She wasn't sure what mattered. Shayne says the wheelchair is not important. It doesn't mattter if he walks or not. All that matters is Reva and his baby brother. Reva bends down and looks at her son. Shayne asks for a moment with his mother. Jeffrey leaves. Reva says it's not exactly what she wanted to tell Shayne when he came home. and oh by the way I have cancer again. Shayne is sorry for his mother. Reva says there has been a lot of surprises. She says they both kept secrets this time. Reva is so glad that her son is home. Shayne and Reva hug.
Shayne questions if Reva is sure that the chemo will not harm the baby? Reva says hell or high water even if she dies she's going to give birth to this baby boy. Shayne tells Reva not to joke about death. Reva say she's sorry. Shayne has to tell Reva though he's worried about his little brother. When Reva was pregnant last time....Reva knows the postpartum depression. Reva left Shayne and was very sick. Reva is going to fight the cancer and post partum depression tooth and nail. Reva has too much to live for. Shayne says it's funny how life can turn out in an instant. He stepped on a landmine and was blown off his feet. Reva says just like cancer cells invading her bloodstream again. Shayne says that stinks. Reva agrees. Reva and Shayne laugh. Reva starts to push Shayne's wheelchair. Shayne questions what she is doing. Reva wants to talk a walk with her boys.
Remy is glad that Ava is there. Ava laughs and says that his roommate is a slob. Ava says that someday he's going to look back on his life and think of what might have been if he turns down the trip. Remy says he just needs time to think. Remy says that he really put himself out there on the line for Ava last time. She shut him down. He's not sure. Ava looks at him and leaves.
At the farmhouse, Natalia says she likes to bake cookies. She and Emma can bake gingerbread cookies. Olivia says she can call and order a huge box of cookies. Natalia says it's not the same. When you bake cookies, the smell permeates in the house. Olivia questions why Natalia would want to take the time? It's fun to do. Olivia and Natalia continue to argue when Emma comes in. Emma questions if they are fighting. Natalia says they are just discussing. Olivia agrees just creatively discussing ideas on how to decorate the house. Just then there is knock at the door. Natalia says that this is their first guest. It's Christina.
She's going to be Olivia's personal trainer while she recovers. Olivia tries to beg off but Natalia says it's a good idea. It's part of the rent. Christina questions if it is alright. Remy recommended her. Natalia and Emma are going to go out and get the ingredients for cookies. Olivia watches as they leave. Christina pulls out her equipment. One is a breathing tube that will help improve Olivia's lungs and chest. It will get better. Olivia stands behind the chair as Christina instructs her on what to do. Christina remarks that the farmhouse is beautiful. Olivia starts to blow but all she can see is the Christmas crèche looking at her.
Jeffrey meanwhile is in his office when he gets a surprise visitor.
It's Ava. Jeffrey hugs his daughter. Jeffrey says they can go get their coats and see Olivia. Ava just did. She wants to talk to her father now.
How is she doing? She's doing much better now. Ava tells Jeffrey about the job in San Francisco. Jeffrey says that it's a big step. She would be miles away from everyone that she knows. Ava knows that is why she's considering it. It would be a fresh start. Jeffrey says he likes seeing that smile on her face. He wasn't sure if he would ever see it again. Ava wasn't sure either but she had faith it would come back. She still misses Max. She was angry at everything but she's o.k. now. Jeffrey understands that since he's having a baby with Reva. Ava questions how that is going? Jeffrey says even with everything, it's going good. Jeffrey says he needs to borrow a little of that faith that everything is going to be fine. Jeffrey says he hopes Reva has faith as well.
Remy looks at two pictures in his room. One is of Ava - his past. The other is of Christina - his present and possible future. Remy leaves.
Christina tells Olivia to relax. Olivia says it's hard to. It's been a long time since she's done these exercises. Christina says she will help Olivia and just push her a little. Olivia says she feels like the decorations are watching her. It's creeping her out.
Natalia and Emma are shopping for groceries. They get eggs and oatmeal. Natalia agrees no raisins just chocolate chips. Emma tells Natalia the reason she wanted to give Olivia the horseshoe is to give her mom good luck. She wants Olivia to feel better.
Natalia says that Olivia is going to feel better even if she doesn't like it. Natalia is going to make sure of it. They are all going to keep an eye on Olivia together.
Christina and Olivia work on stretches still.
Olivia grumbles that Natalia is so difficult. It's just different. Christina says that different is not always bad. Sometimes a person can come into your life when you least expect it and turn out to be the best thing. They can turn up when you need them the most. Just the Olivia's phone rings. It's Ava. Olivia is beyond excited. She's back in Springfield? Ava already saw Jeffery who was thrilled. She's shocked about the Springfield job. Remy may even go. Christina isn't sure she heard that right. Olivia agrees that they have a lot to talk about. Olivia will see Ava soon. Olivia questions why Christina is pushing so hard.
Reva and Shayne are sitting outside.
Shayne is scared for his mother. Reva says she should be but she knows what to expect this time. It's sort of like a second marriage. Shayne is worried about his baby brother. Reva says she's going into battle again. She's sorry for the description. She's not comparing what she's doing with the work that Shayne has done. Shayne stared death in the face. He walked into a live mine field. Shayne says it's just a job. Reva is bringing a new life into the world. It's just a job. Reva says that it's more than that. It's big and heroic and brave no matter if Shayne likes it or not. Reva says she's starting to get cold. Reva says she must be getting all sentimental now. She wants to get out of there. Will he be o.k.? Shayne laughs. He is Reva Shayne's son right? She loves having her son home. Can she give him a ride somewhere? Shayne says he can do better than that with his wheels. Reva laughs. Reva says she has meatloaf and mashed potatoes at home.
He should stop by the house. Shayne says he'll try to. She shouldn't count on him so much. Reva says she will always count on her son. Reva leaves. Shayne looks around.
Christina tells Olivia that she can show up next week.
Olivia says perfect. She's got nothing happening right. Christina questions if there is a place to change out of her work clothes. Olivia says there is a bedroom upstairs. Christina leaves just as Emma, Natalia and Ava show up.
Olivia is so happy to see her daughter. Natalia says there is always a room for Ava when she wants it. Ava says thank you. Emma says she loves having her big sister around. Ava says she missed her little sister. Emma and Natalia decide to go so Ava and Olivia can chat. Ava is surprised by the arrangement. Olivia says it's a big blessing in theory living with Natalia. Christina is coming down the stairs just as Ava tells Olivia that she saw Remy.
Remy still loves her. Ava is certain of it. Remy reached out to her last time and she stopped him. Now it's time for Ava to do the same thing for him. Ava say she's excited with the work. She hopes that Remy will take the chance and go with her to see if they have more. Christina listens and rushes out. Ava questions who that was? Just the physical therapist. Olivia says she's just going to have to get used to the idea of Remy and Ava as a couple. Ava says she has a real chance there. Olivia and Ava hug.
Remy arrives at the Gym to find Christina.
How did her PT session go? It went good. Remy says he's sorry for shutting the phone off on her before. Christina asks what happened. Remy says that he had someone come by and surprise him. Remy agrees with Christina that it's good that they do the divorce after the holidays. Christina says that's perfect since she will not be there for Christmas. A best friend from high school called with personal problems, Christina agreed to go out and see her. Remy can be a swinging bachelor over Christmas then. Remy says right. Christina says she has to go home and pack. Christina hopes that Remy is happy. He deserves to be happy no matter what.
Remy questions about the scholarship. Christina says that is not important right now. She has to go. Remy questions what the heck just happened. Christina leaves and dumps the present for Remy in the garbage.
Reva and Jeffrey are outside.
What is he doing? Jeffrey says he wants the whole Christmas shebang this year. He wants lights, lawn ornaments, Christmas trees it all. Reva laughs and says her husband has become Mr. Holiday.
Jeffrey says he's not sure what happened but he walked down Main Street and bought all the lights from the hardware store. They should be hopeful. He wants to decorate the house within an inch of it's life. He wants it to be a beacon of light for the holidays. Reva questions where this holiday cheer came from. Jeffrey says they should be happy. Shayne is safe for now. They are expecting a new baby. Ava came home to see him. Reva asks how Jeffrey's daughter is doing. Ava is doing great. Jeffrey says they have so many blessings this year. They should have hope. Reva hopes Shayne will feel it then as well.
Shayne meanwhile is sitting in his car on the train tracks.
The train whistle is blaring in the distance. Shayne is all pumped up. Shayne looks down at the car keys. As the train gets closer, Shayne tosses the car keys out.
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