Gus' health is in critical condition. Dr. Rossi tries to help him, but can't do a lot because Gus is in shock. Just before he dies, he demands Stella to promise him she'll make Joe's killer pay. Peyton tells the police Gus tried to kill him. Stella calls him a liar and tells him her father only wanted his job back, as it was the only thing he had left. Peyton reacts by saying she is twisting the truth and that Gus belongs in jail. Later that night, Mike takes Stella home and talks about her father's dad. She tells him she should have never trusted him. Meanwhile, Steven worries the death of Gus might cause sympathy at the jury, thus considering Rodney to be guilty. Leslie tries to contact Rodney to tell the news, but he is nowhere to be found.