Andrea criticized Matt in front of everyone at the hub, until Ric pulled her off him and she stalked off. Andrea said her husband's career will be destroyed by a trial, and Robin told her settling makes Patrick and Matt look bad. Matt asked Ric to take the case, just as Diane arrived to serve them with papers. Ric told them, "I can't help you." He revealed he's leaving Port Charles because he got "an offer I can't refuse." Later, Ric told Claudia he's going to Los Angeles to take a job (a legal one), but he will check on her and the paternity of her baby. "Don't worry about me," he said, getting in the elevator. "I'll be back."

Johnny told Jason, "We're all responsible for Michael being shot." Michael warned Jason that if he won't help him join the organization, someone else will. Michael asked why Jason had a choice but he doesn't. Johnny pointed out that Jason never should have been allowed to join the mob. He said Sonny took advantage of a brain-damaged kid to create an enforcer. Michael Jason if he would choose a different life. Jason said no — but pointed out their brian injuries are different, and cutting off the Quartermaines was a big mistake. He said Michael has better choices available. Jason said Michael getting shot was his fault, and, "I will never fail you again." Later, Claudia came to the garage to ask Johnny for help with Dominic.

At Sonny's Kristina offered to forget she saw Dominic, but he begged her to fetch medical supplies, food and car keys. Claudia called Alexis a "selfish controlling bitch,"and said Michael needs Kristina and his family. Alexis said Kristina can see her brother under supervision, but Alexis did not want her near Claudia.Sonny appeared and accused Alexis of trying to keep Kristina away from him.When she she said she only wanted to keep the kids safe, he pointed out that sleeping with Jerry Jacks wasn't safe. Sonny said he kept his distance from Kristina after Michael got shot for her own good, but is concerned she doesn't understand. Kristina eavesdropped as Alexis and Sonny discussed how she doesn't want Kristina to suffer the same violent fate as Michael. Later, Kristina brought Dom the medical supplies and a sandwich, — but no car keys. Then he listened to her complain about her family woes. Downstairs, Michael and Jason arrived. Jason told Sonny about Michael wanting to learn the business. "That will never happen," Sonny declared. He ordered Jason to find the gunman, "and get rid of him." Then he told Michael he's never turning the organization over to any of his kids. Upstairs, Kristina was about to lead him out when Claudia arrived and pretended not to know him — demanding to know what he wanted with "my 16-year-old stepdaughter?"

Maxie found Spinelli embracing Mercedes in the PI office. "It's always the nanny!" she fumed. He explained it was a platonic hug, because Mercedes' undocumented cousin was the one who saw Mayor Floyd in the hotel, and Spinelli vowed to help legalize her. "I would die if I thought you were gonna be with anyone else," Maxie moaned. He noticed she called him her boyfriend. Then Patrick and Robin arrived, and Spinelli told them he uncovered Brianna's secret account, which was getting over $100,000 from the mayor — was she blackmailing him? Robin suggested bringing everything to Mac, but Maxie pointed out the police would make trouble for Spinelli — and even accuse Patrick and Robin of being accessories, since they were alone with Brianna. Diane told Alexis about Ric leaving town. Alexis feared Molly will be heartbroken.

After hearing about the gunman, Jax suggested sending Michael to a school, which horrified Carly. Later, Jason scolded Carly for not telling him about the gunman. She demanded that Jason make Michael move back home with her, or she will force him to move in with the Quartermaines.

When Johnny arrived at Sonny's, he eavesdropped as Sonny lectured Michael. "You are just a child with a brain injury" Sonny yelled, saying he shouldn't waste second chance at life "I'm a criminal," Sonny moaned, who built his house with stolen money. People fear him "because I got blood all over my hands." He said Michael will have a better life, "whether you like it or not!"