Just when Kate thought that Serena Lockner was out of her life for good, she returns to ask Kate to represent her in adopting a baby. While Kate tries to convince Serena that babies are not the fashion accessories of the month, she is also distracted by Lauren's divorce. A complicated case since she and Michael have to hide their relationship or Kate will lose Lauren as a client. In the meantime, Victoria moonlights as an elf in Santa's workshop at the mall and gets some naughty attention from a flirty Santa.