Synopsis

This Christmas installment offers a gentler tone than the series typically employs. The antagonist is a timid man who resorts to stealing from parking meters. His subsequent arrest leads to a daring escape in a police vehicle, a feat that infuriates Samuels and prevents any early departures on Christmas Eve. The role of this character is portrayed by David Masur, a master of nuanced performance. A secondary storyline focuses on the birth of Lauren Petri's daughter. Dory McKenna is introduced as