The gang gets roped into the silly season. Ngaire comes home and she’s brought gifts. Cheryl’s Christmas cheer turns deadly.
While Cheryl is bent on spreading the Christmas spirit, the West’s superstitions keep them grinches. But with the threat of everyone de-camping to Trish’s for the celebration, Rita puts in an effort. Despite Ted’s holiday misgivings, the gang do a job, proving him right. But what it lacks in reward it makes up for in the risqué. Eric rediscovers on old theft which incites an infatuation over the fence. Carol is second guessing her romp with Bert, but he’s keen and he’s got beans. When Jeanette turns up Cheryl is touched. But as Rita’s suspicions prove right, Cheryl loses it and lashes out. Ngaire appears, bearing gifts, and hoping to find room at the inn.