When Ridge realizes he can't feel his hand, he finally lets Rick take him to the hospital. Stephanie tells Massimo that Forrester won't survive without Ridge, but Massimo points out that Ridge will survive without Forrester. The doctor tells Rick that Ridge is out of surgery, but it's too soon to give a prognosis because there was considerable nerve & bone damage. As the doctor examines him, Ridge is unable to move his fingers. Tony thinks that Ridge could get a job anywhere but adds that Stephanie won't leave because she's married to Eric. She warns Tony that something is about to happen at Forrester that is worse than any of Brooke's scandals. When Amber notifies Eric about the fight, Eric wants to know which hand Ridge damaged. Deacon hopes Ridge's hand will be okay, wonders what is going on at the hospital. Ridge notes to Eric that he's not leaving the hospital with him, he's never going back to Forrester. Stephanie adds that she's not going home either.