Josslyn’s Dangerous Determination

Josslyn Jacks has inherited her mother Carly’s courage and her Spencer family fire, but on this day, those very qualities may drag her into peril. Convinced that

Britt West is hiding something monumental, Josslyn follows the trail to the Five Poppies Resort—a glittering façade of luxury masking darker truths.

Josslyn doesn’t realize that in her relentless pursuit of answers, she has drawn the attention of Pascal, the resort’s enigmatic manager. Pascal is more than a watchful host;

he’s a predator lurking in plain sight. His silence is more menacing than words, his presence more suffocating than any locked door.

Van, seeing the danger, tried to pull Josslyn back, to warn her before the trap fully closed. But Josslyn’s resolve is as unyielding as it is reckless. Now, her curiosity has flipped the game: she is no longer the hunter, but the hunted.

 Carly Spencer’s Maternal Instincts Ignite

Back in Port Charles, Carly Spencer feels the familiar tightening in her chest that comes when danger stalks her children. Josslyn’s unanswered calls, ignored messages, and unsettling silence gnaw at her with every passing hour. Carly has learned to trust her instincts—hard-won through years of betrayals, losses, and battles—and those instincts are screaming that something is terribly wrong.

In her desperation, Carly turns to Brennan. His reassurances drip with calm insistence: Josslyn is fine, probably just unwinding at the resort. But Carly knows better. His words are too smooth, too practiced, the kind of lies designed to pacify rather than soothe. And when Brennan takes a call mid-conversation, his carefully constructed mask slips. Carly doesn’t see concern in his eyes—she sees fear.

It hits her like a thunderclap: the man she thought was an ally might be something far more sinister.

 Maxie Jones: A Life in the Balance

Meanwhile, Carly’s world is pulled in another direction, as she sits at the bedside of her dear friend Maxie Jones. The monitors beep steadily, each sound a reminder of how precarious Maxie’s hold on life has become. Poisoned and now fighting for survival, Maxie’s presence in the hospital casts a long shadow over her loved ones.

Carly’s helplessness is almost unbearable. Watching someone she loves hover between life and death forces her into action. In a desperate move, Carly contemplates something drastic—an act born of fierce loyalty and fear. Whether her gamble saves Maxie or seals her fate, it underscores the truth Carly has always lived by: in Port Charles, love and desperation often walk hand in hand.

 Elizabeth Watches, Kristina Unravels

Elsewhere, Elizabeth Baldwin’s compassionate eye notices what others may overlook. Kristina Corinthos-Davis, outwardly bold and confident, is quietly unraveling. The cracks show in sleepless nights, jittery nerves, and the haunted look she tries to hide.

Though Kristina hasn’t confessed the truth of her schemes, Elizabeth senses the weight crushing her. As a nurse and as a survivor of her own battles, Liz offers the kind of calm, steady presence Kristina desperately needs. Yet Kristina is walking a razor’s edge—her secrets threaten not only her peace of mind but the fragile trust of those around her.

 Cody’s Conflicted Heart

Cody Bell finds himself caught between duty and desire. In a quiet moment with Molly Lansing-Davis, he admits the truth he’s tried to bury—he cares for her deeply. But his hands are tied. Bound to Kristina by a secret pact, Cody’s mission has been clear: help bring down Ava Jerome.

The closer he gets to Ava, however, the more his resolve falters. Against all odds, Cody feels himself drawn to her, intrigued by her strength, her vulnerability, her danger. The line between deception and attraction blurs, threatening not only his heart but Kristina’s carefully laid plans.

If Cody’s loyalty wavers, the entire scheme collapses, leaving him—and Kristina—exposed.