Johnny struggled out of bed, but couldn't remain upright. Ethan advised him that the best way out of the hospital is to tell the truth. He cited Kristina, who's been through hell this year. "What about my sister?" Johnny growled. Ethan noted that Sonny's kids are still here. Johnny confessed he intended to waste Sonny, but hesitated when he saw the construction worker. When his gun disappeared, he saw a chance to send Sonny away for good. Meanwhile, Dante and Jason watched the construction foreman's video, which clearly showed Sonny shooting Johnny, but was inconclusive as to whether Johnny was armed. Dante bullied the worker into surrendering the video footage, and took it to Johnny. He said there was photographic evidence that Johnny pulled a gun on Sonny, however, if Johnny declares a truce, the evidence might disappear. Johnny confessed to having a gun, and given a choice between prison and a truce, "I'll take a truce."

Claire told Sonny she's too close to him to prosecute, so she will seek reassignment. Later, Kristina visited PCPD to ask her father why he came back. He said he didn't want anyone to think he shot an unarmed man. Kristina said when Sonny was gone she began to regret all those months of hating him. Next, Krissy went to the swings in the park. When Ethan stopped by, she recapped about her father, and admitted she didn't want Sonny to think she hates him. She wants to believe in him, but doesn't want to get her hopes up. Ethan told her to be open to the possibility that he won't disappoint her. And it's not her job to fix her father. Later, Jason told Sonny that Dante is bluffing Johnny, and if he agrees to truce, will Sonny? Sonny felt guilty about how his actions have threatened Kristina and Michael, and agrees to talk. Dante put Johnny and Sonny in the interrogation room to settle things. They came close to agreeing on terms — but Johnny must stay away from Sonny's family. Then Claire arrived, wondering what's happening.

In Rome, knife-wielding thugs tried to usher Brenda out of the hotel, but when they were blinded by a sea of paparazzi flashes, Brenda bolted. Later, she blamed Suzanne for not maintaining security, and fumed about not letting anyone tell her how to live her life. She also didn't want to cancel the costume charity event,so she agreed to more security. Suzanne agreed not to call Murphy; but he found out from his publicist anyway, and came to Rome, intent on bringing her back to London. "I don't think I can marry you," she told him. "I have these unresolved feelings."

In the park, Carly used Sonny's return to illustrate for Michael the idea, "Sometimes you have to do what's right over what's easy." He realized dropping out of school would be the easy way. Carly assured him he would come out of Madison stronger. Michael agreed to go back. Then he went to the penthouse, where Sam was hobbling on crutches, begging for company. He told her about his school issues. She advised him to stay in school. After she brushed his hand, Michael withdrew hastily. When Jason returned, she told him about Michael, then suggested sailing in Greece. But he got a call from Suzanne, who said he was listed as an emergency contact. Michael found Kristina moping in the park. Krissy noted that while she enjoys Ethan's company, she would freak out if he (or anyone) tried to touch her. Clearly Michael understood. At Metro Court, Jax told Maxie to make space in Crimson for a cover-feature on Brenda. Later, Carly stopped by to tell him that Sonny is back to clear his name. Jax was not as thrilled as Carly. Nevertheless, they both liked her dress, and they made love. Afterward, Maxie returned with a cover proof, which Carly asked to see. She glared at him when the cover showed Brenda.