It may be Christmastime, but there's no good cheer in the home of Nathaniel Beecher (Edward Binns), an embittered rancher whose son was stolen by the Pawnees many years ago. Believing that he has finally tracked down the Pawnee chief responsible for the abduction, Beecher hires Paladin to track the suspect down--a task that turns out to have more than its share of heartwarming surprises. This episode is preceded by a pre-credits teaser than can only be described as Pirandellian, as Paladin offers the home viewers a unique "Christmas present"! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi