A young singer asks for Carrie's help in applying for landed immigrant status. Mercedes is shocked when she realises the immigration official is the same man who interrogated and tortured her in Brazil, and was responsible for the deaths of her husband and sister.

A streetwise young woman originally agreed to act as a surrogate mother for a wealthy Toronto couple, but when she changes her mind, Carrie represents her to give her a chance to keep her baby.

Leon defends an elderly client accused of destroying a beautiful Christmas display. Jean Marc tells Carrie he's going to Montreal for Christmas to be with his family. Lisa and Chuck's son, Adam, is born.