"Aidan caught Jonathan rifling through Ethan's room at the Pine Cone, looking for proof he shot Ryan. Aidan tried to talk sense into Jonathan about not interfering with the police investigation. They left together to meet Derek, who was on his way to the hospital to question Ethan.
Maria accused Zach of knowing all along that Ethan is his son and Zach confirmed it. He explained Ethan's mother, Hannah, was a maid and as miserable as he was and they bonded. She had returned home to England while he was away at school and he hadn't tried to contact her because he didn't know she was pregnant. Alexander Cambias Sr found out she was pregnant and it didn't jive with his plans for Alexander Jr's life. so he had gotten rid of her. After Jr's "death", Alexander Sr tried to find his grandson and she gave the baby up out of fear, to protect him. Zach said he is still trying to find her, but no luck. He is not claiming Ethan as his son now in order to protect him. Maria was incredulous that he could turn his back on his son and told Zach that she doesn't know him at all and he had to agree. He suggested her upbringing was very different and he never had a chance to dream his own dreams and had to stage his own death to escape his father's obsession. Zach regretted not taking Michael with him, after hearing about the man Michael became. He hoped to be able to save Ethan, if it wasn't too late. Maria wondered if he thought Ethan shot Ryan and he agreed it was possible, but vowed not to let him hang for it and to protect him. Maria wondered how he could do that without telling Ethan he's his father, but Zach was confident he could make it work. Maria was reluctant to keep another secret for him and Zach said he didn't tell so she would keep a secret, he told her because he can't lie to her and told her she could tell the world. Maria knew she couldn't send him back to the world he had faked his own death to escape. But Maria expressed her fear for Ryan, Zach, and Ethan. Zach simply said Ethan is not his son and left the room.
Greenlee confronted Ethan outside the hospital and Ethan confessed that he tried to kill Ryan. Greenlee started to call the police but Ethan stopped her by pointing out the folly of him shooting Ryan and going to jail instead of getting the Cambias fortune. He accused her of having the motives to shoot Ryan and inherit everything and trying to pin the guilt on him to get him out of the way. Greenlee agreed it is about the money and she again offered to buy him off. He wondered what was in it for her and she explained she only wants a chance to snuggle with her husband. She started to cry and he said he wasn't going anywhere.
Kendall begged Ryan to speak to her and as his eyes fluttered open, he gasped for air and told Kendall to get out. Kendall tried to explain that she didn't shoot him, but he only told her to leave and go away. He asked for Greenlee and Kendall assured him she was fine. Kendall begged him to believe she would never hurt him. Kendall tearfully told him how her life depends on his but he said he wants Greenlee. Kendall said Greenlee would be back soon and tried to get Ryan to lie still. Greenlee walked in and threw Kendall out and was delighted to see that Ryan was awake. Kendall watched them with tears in her eyes as they gazed longingly into each other's eyes. Greenlee told him about Zach's murder game. Kendall left the room and sobbed. Ryan told her he saw Michael, welcoming him to the other side and asked who tried to kill him. Greenlee said the police were following leads and didn't want to talk about it. Ryan said he remembered he owes her a honeymoon and promised one that will last a lifetime. They kissed. Ryan said he wants them to have a baby.
Derek showed up to question Ethan and explained Kendall was exonerated. Ethan was smug upon learning he was the new suspect. Kendall stepped in and suggested he not answer any questions unless they have a warrant. She wanted to talk with him, but he left alone. Derek told Aidan and Jonathan that he had nothing to tie Ethan to the shooting. Jonathan accused Kendall of working with Ethan to shoot Ryan. Kendall left. Jonathan was angry when Derek said he could not get a search warrant yet for Ethan's room.
Bobby and Anita grabbed a quick lunch together at the hospital and Anita asked Bobby why he works for a guy like Zach. Bobby defended Zach, but Anita remained suspicious and told him about Maria's affair with Zach. She was annoyed to learn that Bobby already knew and is not willing to help Edmund and Aidan investigate Zach. Bobby's jealousy starting showing at the mention of Aidan. He made plans to take some time off work to spend time together. He rushed out and Aidan came in. She told him that it scares her that Bobby believes in Zach. Bobby did catch a glimpse of the two of them together and listened to their conversation about Zach and heard Aidan promise to crush Zach if he threatened Maria. Later, Bobby confronted Aidan and asked what games he's playing with his wife.
Kendall tossed Ethan's room and found a high powered rifle under the mattress, in a case with Ethan's monogram. Ethan walked in."
- Soap Central