 At the same time , Wilhelmina ( Vanessa Williams ) is in a coma from being shot by Tyler ( Neal Bledsoe ) . Claire Meade ( Judith Light ) is the only witness and a possible suspect . When she wakes up , she is visited by Connor Owens ( Grant Bowler ) , who tells her that he cannot live without her . Upon leaving the hospital , Wilhelmina holds a press conference and tells the reporters that she shot herself accidentally . Claire thanks her for not mentioning Tyler and Wilhelmina tells her that they are now good . Daniel later tells Wilhelmina that he is stepping down as editor of <unk> and gives her his job . 
