Santa Knows

what happens

Kelly considers filing sexual harassment charges against Monahan, but does not want to interfere with a fundraiser for the clinic. Monahan makes a pass at her during the event; Kelly talks with a supervisor, who warns that reporting him could cause future employers to label her a troublemaker. Brandon goes to Emma's apartment to pick up a column, and has sex with her. Wracked with guilt, he goes overboard trying to prove himself to Kelly. After Ben's parents reject his Christmas peace offering, he tells David that he plans to move in with an aunt and uncle. David realizes that he is lying and returns to stop him from slashing his wrists. He takes Ben back to the Walsh house, where Valerie convinces him not to give up on life. Ben's parents ask him to come home, and his father vows to try his best to accept him. Val and David realize how much they mean to each other. Noah upsets Donna by pushing her away during the holidays. Steve and a Santa-suit clad Nat help restore Zach's Christmas

who made it

directed

Charles Correll

written

Laurie McCarthy

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Hilary Swank as Carly Reynolds
• Myles Jeffrey as Zach Reynolds
• George DelHoyo as Dr. Gary Monahan
• Pat Crowley as Audrey Cutler
• Esteban Powell as Ben Wester
• Jennifer Savidge as Mrs. Wester
• Christopher Curry as Jerry Wester
• Angel Boris Reed as Emma Bennett