Part 3 Summary

Clay and Blair go to Daniel's for another Christmas party, and Daniel is already stoned when the two arrive. Blair would rather spend time alone with Clay as she senses that their relationship is in some jeopardy. Leaving the party early, Clay and Blair drive around awhile and end up at Blair's house where they make love and they end the evening with a blasé goodbye.

The next day, which is Christmas Eve, Clay and his regular group of friends spend the day at the beach. Later that day, Daniel calls Clay to tell him that Vanden, a girl Daniel had been dating in New Hampshire, has revealed that she's pregnant. Curious about what to do, Clay urges Daniel to at least call Vanden but Daniel opts not to.

Finally, Christmas Eve night has arrived and Clay finds himself with his estranged parents...