"Jackson called the judge to find out the time of the sentencing the next day. Just as he was hanging up the phone, Trevor showed up at Jack's office and tried to convince him to "do the right thing" and drop the charges against Gillian. Trevor said that Gillian committed a crime, and he wasn't about to give her a slap on the wrist. Trevor said, "Have a heart," and told him that Gillian did what she did only because she loves her husband, and seeing him go to jail for a crime she thinks he didn't commit, is punishment enough. Trevor and Jackson argued a few more minutes about the charges, and Trevor informed him that he does not "know" or respect Jackson anymore. Derek came into the office to let Jack know that Kit was at the jail visiting Ryan, and Jackson and Trevor rushed out the door.
Myrtle arrived home and saw Gillian sitting alone and sad in the living room. Gillian had been crying, upset about Ryan's rape charge. Myrtle told Gillian that she does not think Ryan is guilty. She said they need to be strong for Ryan; to believe in him and stand by him. Gillian told Myrtle that she and Hayley believe that Ryan is trying to protect someone and that is the reason for his confession. Belinda came to the door and saw Gillian. She informed Gillian that if the charges against her are not dropped, they will need to get busy discussing her defense strategy. Gillian then announced that she is going to plead guilty because her actions were inexcusable. She said she owes it to Ryan - that she needs to make it up to him for cheating on him with David. Myrtle told her that Ryan did not commit a crime and neither did Gillian, but Belinda said that since Ryan confessed to the crime, Gillian is considered an accessory. The three women wondered if maybe the detectives will be able to find out who really raped Kit, but whatever the situation, they will be strong and fight it. Belinda and Gillian left to go find out if perhaps Jackson has dropped the charges.
Kit saw Ryan in jail and demanded to know why he had dragged her name though the mud. He claimed that at first he hadn't wanted to believe it was rape, but that he had come to his senses and confessed. Kit asked him if he was telling her the truth. Ryan said, "I am." He said he realized that what he did was wrong, and that it wasn't her fault. Kit admitted that she did come on pretty strong to him, but Ryan said he should have called it a night when she said she wanted to go home. He said he would do anything possible to make up for "that horrible night." Kit had tears in her eyes, listening to him. Just then, Jackson and Trevor rushed into the jail and Jack saw Kit crying. He demanded that Ryan tell him what he said to her. Ryan said he didn't say anything, as a very protective Jackson left with his arm around his sister. He took Kit back to his office and asked Kit what happened at the jail. Kit said Ryan apologized to her, and that she believed him. She said she saw deep, genuine sorrow in Ryan's eyes. She said now she feels like it's over and that she can move on. Meanwhile, Trevor told Ryan that Jackson is still holding charges against Gillian. Ryan told Trevor that if Jack won't drop the charges, then their "deal is off!"
David recalled his mother's words that he was responsible for Erica's disfigurement. Dimitri arrived in David's office to find out updated information on Erica's recovery. David said he isn't sure how to tell Erica about the extent of her injuries. Dimitri told David that the news will destroy her. David told Dimitri not to worry; that he believes Erica will be able to handle the news - but only once she has completely recovered from her cardiac surgery, and that visitors will be restricted in the meantime. David and Dimitri discussed Dimitri and Erica's past, the accident, Erica's welfare, and how they can keep her from finding out the truth.
Vanessa entered Erica's hospital room and, recalling David's words to her that she "will never be half the woman that Erica is," tore up Erica's Cleopatra photo while Erica was sleeping. Erica awoke and Vanessa pretended to be nice to her, while delivering not-so-subtle jabs about her new appearance. She was just telling Erica that Erica might want to postpone her new ad campaign, when Opal burst into the room delivering magazines. Erica demanded to know why Vanessa said she should postpone, but Vanessa simply told her that because of her recent surgery, she shouldn't do too much right away. A nurse came in to take Erica's vital statistics and gushed over Erica's photos. Opal and Vanessa left the room and talked about how devastated Erica will be when she finds out the truth about her facial injuries. Opal left to go deliver magazines to other patients, and Vanessa came back into the room. Erica asked her point-blank if Vanessa knows something she should know. Vanessa said that she knows of a brilliant Brazilian plastic surgeon who should be able to help her, and Erica laughed it off with, "Why? For a couple of minor cuts and bruises?" Vanessa started to say that she'd heard the doctors discussing it... and then she backed out, saying that they can discuss this when Erica is feeling better. Erica demanded that they discuss it now. Vanessa told her that they are talking about "major reconstruction." Erica took Vanessa's words with a grain of salt, saying that Vanessa is just using Erica's minor injuries to "get back at David," and that David has repeatedly assured her that her injuries are nothing to worry about. Vanessa informed her that David has not told her the truth, and then she rattled on about how Erica's injuries compare to Grace Kelly's. Erica asked Vanessa if she has seen what's underneath her bandages, and Vanessa retorted with, "Have you?!" Vanessa then told Erica that she heard Dr. Weiss say that the facial injuries are too severe to restore, and that the damage is irreversible."
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