DECEMBER 17 - 21, 1984:
Liz confessed that she was admitted to Greenhaven after being beaten senseless by a john. Benedict and Timothy held Eleanor, Laurie, Liz, and Preacher hostage as the police closed in. Preacher escaped . Chris saved Preacher who was about to be shot by Timothy. Eleanor convinced Benedict to put down his gun. Benedict shot the sculpture of Maria instead. Mike and Nancy were reunited with Laurie. Miles and Beth made wedding plans. Preacher and Jody agreed that their relationship is over. Preacher decided to stand by Liz. Del proposed to Geraldine, but guilty about stealing from Sky, revoked the proposal. Mitzi sold Dreamwalker back to Mr. Westcott. Mark survived being shot by Sky, but Raven went into labor.

DECEMBER 25, 1984: EPISODE 7,417.

It's wedding day for Miles and Beth, and both are trying desperately to pretend they aren't nervous. Calvin reminds Miles that he missed Sky and Raven's wedding, then teases Miles about honeymooning at Marblehead Lodge where Raven disappeared. Miles suggests that the guys play poker to kill time.

At Beth's house, Didi, Chris, and Jody are helping Beth get dressed. They do the traditional "something old, something new" routine to which Beth quips, "Will the bride do for something old?" Later, Beth is in a tizzy when she can't reach Liz. The girls tell her not worry, but Beth insists on speaking to Liz before the wedding, after all, she promised Miles she would.

At Whitney International, a frumpy security guard is sitting alone listening to holiday music. "Christmas Day, " he moans, "and here I am without a present in sight." Suddenly, the elevator doors fly open, revealing Liz, who's clad in a tight top and sexy little black miniskirt. Liz lies that she's in the secretarial pool and is looking for someone to help her drink a bottle of champagne. Eventually, she manages to lure the guard away from his post long enough for Del to slip in unnoticed. But, Del is in for a shock after he finds Jim Riley and Miss Eileen making out on the conference table in Sky's office.

Sky and Raven are enjoying a Merry Christmas with their family and new baby girl. Jamey wants to know how they can tell that Charlotte is a girl. Sky promises to explain it right after Christmas...after a few Christmases, in fact. Mitzi calls to tell Gunther he's a rich man, since she sold Dreamwalker to Mr. Wescott for $200, 000. Gunther insists that Mitzi accompany him to the Cavanaugh wedding. Raven wants to know if Geraldine really intends to marry Del. Geraldine hesitates, admitting that Del is much more like Anthony Saxon than Gordon Whitney, but if certain conditions are met, she might marry him anyway.

The Karr's enjoy a quiet holiday with Laurie, who tells them about her experience at Greenhaven Sanitarium. Despite what happened to Maria, Laurie insists that Dr. Prentice was an excellent physician and Laurie made great progress under her care. Mike and Nancy ask Laurie to attend the Cavanaugh wedding, but she declines as she needs time alone before facing so many people. Nancy astutely guesses that Laurie will be thinking about John Victor. Laurie vows that she'll find her son, and Mike reassures her that he and Nancy will help.

Back at Whitney international, Jim Riley and Miss Eileen announce their engagement to Del. They start to leave, but catch Preacher, Liz, and the security guard giggling and swilling champagne. Liz tells everyone that she's in the typing pool. Just as Miss Eileen announces that she knows every girl in the typing pool and she's never seen Liz in her life, Sky arrives unexpectedly to retrieve a present for Raven that's locked in his office safe. Surveying the eclectic crew, Sky barks, "What the hell's going on here!" Liz hands him a glass of champagne and grins, "You're just in time for the office party..."

DECEMBER 27, 1984: EPISODE 7,419.

Del is getting dressed for the wedding and notices Liz and Preacher's backpacks. Preacher explains that it's time he and Liz moved on. Del tearfully announces that he isn't ready to his son go. They've had such a short time together. Preacher reassures Del that he'll be okay. Del has Geraldine now, and she'll love him just as Preacher does. Del hugs Liz and tells her to take care of his son, then he leaves in tears. Liz informs Preacher that she has one stop to make before they leave Monticello.

Chris sees Miles before the wedding. He tells her that he was sorry to hear that things didn't work out between her and Derek, who has gone home to his family in Virginia. Chris says that it's okay. She's going to find a man just like Miles.

Liz and Preacher arrive at the church just as Miles and Beth exchange vows. Liz laughs that she thought it would be a fun joke to see Miles and Beth get married, but admits she's terribly jealous of their happiness. Chris tells Liz that Beth wants to see her. Will Liz please come to the reception? Liz finally agrees to see Beth.

Del makes it to the wedding and faces Geraldine afterwards. He tries to explain about the gambling and theft, but Geraldine reminds him that they're in church, and he can save his explanations for later. Del tells her that he feels worthy now, as worthy as he'll ever be, and asks Geraldine to be his bride. Geraldine asks sarcastically if Del plans to revoke this proposal, too. "No, this one's for life," he promises. Geraldine melts. "In that case, Mr. Emerson, I think I will marry you," Gerladine smiles. "But don't think you're conning me," she adds, "I know exactly what I'm getting into."

At the penthouse reception, Chris thinks about Derek and decides to step out for some fresh air. Geraldine tells Sky and Raven that she and Del have important news. Preacher and Liz arrive. Beth thanks for Liz for coming and suggests that they have a brief chat on the terrace.

Chris is daydreaming about Derek again at a coffeeshop, when she looks out the window and spots Alicia Van Dine on the street. Realizing that the Monticello PD still has outstanding warrants for Alicia's arrest, Chris hurries out of the coffeeshop and follows Alicia into a snowstorm.