In hospital, Zach is diagnosed in need of emergency surgery. Uniformed cops work out the culprit car, while Max accepts to fix Chelsea's car discretely, but has to wait for spare parts. Sami's New year's Eve party breaks up after midnight, without her or Lucas telling Austin and Carrie the High Style take-over is about to test their rekindled love. Marlena firmly condemns Alex being shot and rejects Lois's fake abused woman-diagnosis. Claire's condition worsens further. Max's pick-up is erroneously supposed to be connected with the accident.
—KGF Vissers