Eric calls the Garrisons again to let them know that Ridge was shot. Kristen storms off to the hospital immediately, leaving Clarke in quite a predicament. He goes to see Margo and breaks the shocking news of Ridge's shooting to her. Clarke then asks Margo for an extension, but she refuses to fall for Clarke's act and threatens to go to court now. Suddenly, Margo realizes that Eric will miss out on a meeting with an important buyer at Forrester Creations. To her and assistant Trish's greatest surprise, Clarke is more than willing to take Eric's place and court the elusive Cindy Driscoll. Thorne arrives at Cedars Hospital and joins Caroline and Brooke worrying about his brother. Stephanie and Eric share a tender moment hoping that Ridge will pull through. At the same time, Stephanie hopes Thorne really cannot remember anything about last night.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek