Elizabeth faces danger when strangers come to Hope Valley to collect a debt from Lucas.  Lee's business suffers when Gowen hires his top employees away. Meanwhile, Rosemary hosts some out of town visitors, and finds that their help disturbs her otherwise peaceful domestic bliss.

Elizabeth prepares for Little Jack's first Christmas and birthday, missing Jack more than ever.  Nathan receives a prestigious job offer in Union City but weighs the downside of leaving Elizabeth and taking his niece away from Hope Valley.  Lucas holds a Christmas festival to bring some of his family's traditions to Hope Valley...and to impress Elizabeth.  A detour on his way to see Faith leads Carson to a stranger in need of his help.  Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee search for the perfect gift for Little Jack, while Bill turns Hope Valley upside looking for a special gift that he misplaced.