Kramer becomes active in getting an old theater reopened. Kramer also befriends one of George's old friends, Lloyd, who is recovering from a nervous breakdown. Kramer tries the gum that Lloyd likes and insists that everyone try it as well. Meanwhile, George's car catches fire.
The ER staffers are in decidedly unfestive moods as Christmas arrives. Carol's spirits are lifted by a Santa-like patient. Mark is outraged when Jenn decides to stay in Dayton over Christmas. Benton and Carter score points with Vucelich when Carter convinces an older gentleman, Jules "Ruby" Rubadoux, to include his wife in Vucelich's study. Mark gives a deposition in the O'Brien case. The death of a priest threatens to start a gang war. Weaver receives a surprise visit from an African friend. A Holocaust survivor, the victim of a carjacking, brings Chanukah to the ER.
