 At the hospital , it is revealed that " Homer Simpson " is the only thing that Mr. Burns can say , suggesting that his supposed " accusation " may not have actually been one . Hoping to clear Homer 's name , Lisa returns to the scene of the crime to investigate and figures out the identity of Mr. Burns ' true assailant . At the same time , Homer arrives at the hospital to confront Mr. Burns and demand that Burns exonerate him , despite being somewhat impressed that Burns finally remembered his name . After a police bulletin reports Homer 's location , the police , Lisa and many other citizens of Springfield all race to the hospital . Upon entering Mr. Burns ' room , everyone finds an enraged Homer vigorously shaking Burns and demanding that he take back his accusation . Homer 's shaking him returns Mr. Burns 's ability to speak normally , and he quickly asks who the person shaking him is . <unk> with fury at Burns again not remembering who he is , Homer grabs Wiggum 's gun and aims it at Mr. Burns ' face , demanding that Burns recant his accusations . Mr. Burns then laughs at the idea and confirms that Homer did not shoot him . He then reveals the true assailant : Maggie Simpson . 
