In January 2012, Allison Perkins shows up at Llanfair, dropping hints about Jessica and Natalie's true paternity. She then reveals that both of the Buchanan twins are biologically Clint's. Allison altered the paternity results and lied to Mitch Laurence that Jessica was his. Clint refuses to believe this and says to Viki, "Do you really believe this lunatic?" In revenge, Allison shoots Viki and flees. Clint reaches for the phone but collapses beside Viki. Meanwhile, Jessica is at the hospital with Ford, who got into a showdown with Mitch Laurence. While struggling for the gun, Mitch shoots at the chandelier which falls on Ford leaving him unconscious and possibly dying. Jessica is then devastated when the doctor reveals that Ford died from the injuries he sustained from the chandelier.