David and Michael have returned to their normal working lives after the pandemic lockdown, but Simon's career remains stagnant. Simon has received calls from others, but they are only asking if he can bring David and Michael back together, and make it clear that he is not needed for anything else. Christmas is coming, and Simon hopes that the warmth of the holiday season will soften David and Michael's hearts and allow him to participate in the production of a radio version of a Christmas classic, but that's as far as he plans to go!