So This Is Christmas 2013

Discovery from the Eleanor–Fisk recording

Clint Barton and Kate Bishop watch a recording that exposes dangerous betrayals. The footage shows Eleanor ending her partnership with Wilson Fisk and tying herself to a shell company scheme around Sloan Limited. It reveals that Eleanor killed her fiancé Armand, Jack Duquesne's uncle, and framed him for the crime. The discovery reframes Eleanor's actions and raises the stakes for everyone at the party.

Eleanor hosts a Christmas Eve holiday party

Eleanor hosts a lavish holiday party, drawing in powerful allies and rivals alike. The festive décor and orchestrated order mask the underlying power plays and debts fueling her alliance with Fisk. Kate and Clint attend in disguise, ready to protect the guests if needed, while tensions simmer beneath the merriment. The party becomes the battleground where loyalties will be tested and old scores resurfaced.

Kate confronts Eleanor about Fisk debt

Midway through the celebration, Kate directly confronts her mother about the revelation. She learns that her father once owed money to Fisk, a detail that pushed Eleanor to cooperate with the crime lord. The confrontation exposes how debt, fear, and ambition shaped their choices and fractured their relationship. This confrontation intensifies the moral stakes for everyone present.

Kazi's assassination attempt during the party

On Fisk's orders, Kazi Kazimierczak launches an assassination attempt during the party. His target is Eleanor, but the chaos leads him to aim at Barton instead. Clint and Kate scramble to shield guests and prevent a catastrophe, while the pursuit triggers a rapid evacuation. The botched strike reveals how far Fisk is willing to go to protect his interests.

Barton enlists Grills, LARPers, and Duquesne to evacuate

Barton mobilizes help from Grills and the LARPers to manage the crowd and move guests to safety. Jack Duquesne lends his resources and connections to aid the evacuation. The trio works under pressure to clear the party without losing control of the situation. The plan buys time for Kate and Barton to regroup against their common enemies.

Kate and Clint regroup to defeat Tracksuit Mafia

With civilians safeguarded, Clint and Kate reunite to confront the Tracksuit Mafia lingering after the assault. They coordinate a counterattack and push back the criminals through quick thinking and sharpshooting. The confrontation shifts from escape to leverage, as the duo take back control of the situation. The party atmosphere gives way to a tense, drawn-out showdown.

Maya Lopez kills Kazi Kazimierczak

Maya Lopez tracks down Kazi Kazimierczak and ends his threat with a fatal strike. Her action eliminates a key assassin and destabilizes Fisk's criminal network. The killing escalates the danger around the survivors and accelerates the clock toward further confrontations.

Barton is confronted by Yelena Belova

Barton is confronted by Yelena Belova seeking answers about Natasha Romanoff's death. They exchange blows, testing each other’s resolve. Clint reminds Yelena of her friend’s sacrifice to save the universe, and the emotional weight softens the encounter. In the end, Yelena decides to walk away after sparing him.

Fisk tries to stop Eleanor's escape; Kate incapacitates him

Fisk makes a move to stop Eleanor from escaping, trying to reclaim control of the situation. Kate counters by incapacitating Fisk with her trick arrows, neutralizing his threat for the moment. The moment allows Eleanor to attempt her escape but is soon contained by law enforcement. Tensions spike as loyalties collide again.

Eleanor arrested; Fisk escapes and Maya shoots him

Eleanor is arrested by the police for Armand's murder, ending her attempt to evade justice. Fisk slips away from the scene but is shot by Maya Lopez, halting his immediate influence. The events mark a dramatic shift in power and leave the criminal underworld unsettled. The night ends with a hard-won, precarious sense of justice.