Rick is shocked when Brooke says that she will be able to get on the stand and say that he shot Grant. Rick still thinks that Stephanie, Taylor and Brooke are pulling the wool over his eyes. Phoebe is in shock after hearing from Ridge what he did to protect Rick. Phoebe hopes that Rick will come through for him. Stephanie tells Christine that Shane's phone was dropped in the struggle with Ridge, and Christine says there could be something to exonerate Ridge on it. They find a text message that he sent to Phoebe saying goodbye. Rick goes back to see Ridge to refresh his memory on how he shot Grant. Rick tells Ridge that he can't help him as he can't remember anything. Bridget agrees to meet with Carl at Café Russe so he can tell her about the day of Taylor's IVF. Carl tells Bridget that he has access to files. He promises to dig until he finds something.