David gives a lecture to his class on Jacques Lacan's views on the traversing of fantasy. According to David, Lacan suggests that fantasies have to be unrealistic for us to desire them. Once they have been attained, we will no longer desire them.
Eddy commits an unselfish deed by replacing a dead bulb on a Christmas tree, prompting Santa to deliver presents to all of the kids in the cul-de-sac. It is clear that one selfless act isn't enough to change his character, however, as he takes everyone's presents for himself.