Port Charles was buzzing with drama today—everything from surprise fire department calls to steamy kisses by the pool. Anna had her hands full with Emma’s scheming, Drew was turning up the pressure on Sidwell, Ava stirred up more than just pool water, and Ric was quietly plotting an escape from Ava behind her back. Let’s break it all down.
Anna Throws a Wrench in Emma’s Plans
Anna showed up at the pool with her dog, Outback, after neighbors complained about his barking. But this wasn’t just a casual visit—she was suspicious that Emma and Gio were up to something against Professor Dalton. Anna confided in Felicia, saying she had a gut feeling Emma might try to make her move that very night. Not wanting to risk anything, Anna got creative—she called the fire department and arranged a “surprise” inspection at the lecture hall. That move forced the night’s lecture to be canceled, which completely threw off Emma’s plan. Naturally, Emma was upset and frustrated, but she wasn’t ready to give up on her mission just yet.
Poolside Heat: Ava and Cody Share a Kiss
Ava tried to invite Ric to hang out by the pool, but he turned her down, choosing instead to spend time with Elizabeth. Unbothered, Ava texted Cody and soon had him poolside for some playful flirting. Things escalated when Ava cooled herself—and Cody—down with an ice cube, which quickly led to a kiss. Cody reminded her that the last time he kissed her, she slapped him. But Ava teased him into trying again, clearly enjoying the risky spark between them. Kristina happened to catch the steamy moment, and not wanting to stick around, she suggested to Molly that they ditch the pool and head to the lake.
Drew Turns Up the Pressure on Sidwell
Meanwhile, Drew cornered Sidwell and demanded information that could help Willow fight to get her children back. He didn’t mince words—if Sidwell didn’t cooperate, Drew threatened to make life difficult for him. Later, Drew sought advice from Martin, but Martin explained there wasn’t much they could legally do at the moment. Drew also opened up to Alexis, telling her that he and his daughter Scout had started checking out schools in Washington, D.C., hinting that a move might be in their future.
Ric Plots Behind Ava’s Back
While Ava was busy kissing Cody, Ric was quietly taking steps to cut ties with her. He secretly hired Martin to help him get out of their business arrangement without Ava knowing. At the same time, Anna had her own problems—when HOA president Mabel stopped by Laura’s office with a recording of Outback’s barking, Anna tried to hide the dog, but of course, he barked again. Laura gently suggested Anna might need to think about rehoming Outback if the complaints kept piling up.
Shady Business and Suspicious Deals
Jordan was growing increasingly wary of Sidwell, suspecting that he might be working with Marco on some shady side deals. She shared her concerns with Laura, pointing out the potential risks. Later, Jordan joined Lucy and Sidwell for a meeting, where Lucy confirmed that Deception wouldn’t go public with any evidence tied to Sonny. Still, Sidwell seemed nervous and unsettled, suggesting this story isn’t over.