Robert is shot and placed in a coma. There are numerous suspects. When Robert wakes up, he is told that Aaron shot him. Robert struggles to believe it and accuses Andy and Chrissie of shooting him and framing Aaron. Robert attends Aaron's plea hearing and he goads Aaron to tell the truth, only for Aaron to lash out and say he should have done everyone a favour and died. Robert is left a voicemail by Ashley, who calls him instead of Andy, saying that he wants to know what deal Andy had made and why he cannot let an innocent man go down. Robert confronts Andy, who admits to being involved in his shooting. Robert and Andy drive their cars at each other, only Robert swerves leading both of them to crash. Robert saves Andy from his burning car and they call a truce. Robert calls the police and gives them a false description of his shooter to free Aaron. Once Aaron is released from prison he tells Robert that he hates him.