In this flashback episode, an inebriated James meets a drunken "Katrina" (Sam) in a bar on Thanksgiving. After getting kicked out, the two embark upon their own one-night holiday celebration. James' time with Sam spurs him to make a change.

On her wedding day, Brit's jitters lead her to make an unexpected decision. Carol and Bob take their relationship to a new level. Sam learns the truth about James and is shaken to the core about what her future might hold.