Dante Puts His Secret Son On Blast, and Drew Learns That Portia Drugged Him

At the hospital, Gio insists to Dante that he had no idea that Rocco was at the party, and when he found him, he was already in bad shape. He just assumed sleep and water would do the trick. Dante lashes out about how serious this is and how many parents he’s had to tell that their kid didn’t make it from this very type of incident. If anything happens to Rocco, Dante says, he’ll hold Gio responsible.

Lois Makes the Situation Worse

Lois steps in and says that she knows Dante is terrified, but Gio did what he thought was right in the moment. The youngster explains that he’s had friends who have gotten drunk before, and he took care of them. Cody insists that Gio was looking after Rocco when he found them. Cody even admits that he initially didn’t clue in to Rocco’s breathing, which only fuels Dante’s anger. Rocco could have died if Cody hadn’t found him.

Lois continues to support Gio, pointing out that he didn’t force Rocco to drink. Thankfully (or not), that’s when the doctor comes out with an update, interrupting them.

Dante and Lulu are allowed to see their son. Dr. Park says that they pumped his stomach, and Rocco will be fine. However, his blood alcohol was at a critical level, and Cody, noticing his breathing, saved his life. Rocco could have ended up in a coma or worse. Dante thanks the doctor, who gives them time with their son. Lulu cries that they got so lucky.

Rocco finally stirs awake and says he is sorry he let his parents down. Dante replies that they are just relieved he’s OK. Dante asks what he remembers, and he recounts playing a drinking game with some guys. The next thing he knew, he was in the boathouse with Danny and Gio. Lulu tells Rocco to rest, and they’ll talk more later.

In the waiting room, Gio gets a call from Danny at the boathouse. Danny asks where they are, and Gio fills him in on Rocco’s condition and that they are at the hospital. Danny feels terrible. Carly listens in and eventually asks to speak to Danny. She tells him that Rocco will be OK and that she is on her way to him.

Lois embraces Gio and says that what Dante told wasn’t right, he’s just angry. She tells Gio that he is a good kid. He notes that Dante doesn’t think so.

In Rocco’s room, Dante leaves Lulu with their son and steps out into the hall. Rocco thinks his dad is mad at him, but Lulu explains that he is scared, and his Dante is relieved he’s all right.

Dante tells Gio, Lois and Cody that Rocco will be OK and that it is nothing short of a miracle that he’s alive. He asks to speak with Gio in private, and Lois tags along.

Meanwhile, Cody drops in to see Lulu and Rocco and brings a silly stuffed dog, which was all that was left in the gift shop. Lulu asks how Dante is doing. Cody says that he, Gio and Lois went off to talk, so Lulu thinks she should check on that and asks Cody to sit with Rocco.

Lulu leaves, and Rocco thanks Cody for saving his life. Rocco asks how angry his dad is. Cody explains that he’s mad at what happened but not mad at him. Cody tells him part of growing up is making mistakes, learning from them, and doing better. He promises Dante will come around, as he’s a great father.

Elsewhere, Dante wants answers from Gio and asks if he took Rocco to the party. Gio insists that he didn’t. He says he was at the party with Joss and Emma, and Danny came to him about Rocco, which was the first he knew about them being there and drinking. He helped get them home. Dante says giving alcohol to a minor is a crime, and he could arrest him. Gio swears he never gave them any alcohol, and he didn’t see them drink. Dante asks how he knows Gio’s not lying. Lois blurts out that Gio doesn’t lie, and Dante blasts her for covering for the boy.

Lulu appears in the background, and Dante yells at Gio that he’s spent his whole life letting other people make decisions for him, but he’s an adult now. He just stood there and watched Rocco struggling to breathe, and he could have died, all because Gio didn’t want to get his buddy in trouble. Lulu takes note when Lois yells at Dante, “You don’t know what you are saying, and don’t know who Gio really is!” Dante is also puzzled by the statement.

Smooth, Lois. Real smooth.