The drama in Port Charles heats up on Monday, August 4, as relationships are tested, secrets begin to unravel, and several characters make game-changing decisions.
Ava decides she’s tired of the chaos surrounding Ric. While Ric enjoys a dinner out with Molly, Ava seizes her moment and pays Alexis a visit at her office. She makes it clear she’s done with the messy arrangement and wants Ric removed from their blackmail setup. But Ava’s bold move is bound to cause trouble once Ric finds out he’s being cut out.
Jason gets the shock of his life when he hears Britt’s voice in the background of a mysterious phone call. The realization hits hard—Britt is alive and staying at the Five Poppies Resort. Jason starts plotting his next move, but Britt herself may also sense that someone is closing in on her. Could she suspect Jason is the one on her trail?
Josslyn covers her tracks by telling Carly she’s taking a solo trip to Australia to get distance from Vaughn. But the truth is far riskier—Josslyn is secretly heading to the Five Poppies Resort with Vaughn, where the two plan to pose as newlyweds. Her deception may not stay hidden for long.
At the pool, Gio confides in Emma about a dangerous plan. He’s preparing for a lab break-in and makes her promise to keep quiet. Emma agrees, deepening their secret partnership as they work to avoid drawing attention. Later, Gio runs into Chase, giving Chase the perfect chance to highlight Brook Lynn’s efforts to rebuild her family ties.
In a surprising turn, Brook Lynn tells Chase she wants to put the adoption process on hold. While Chase had been excited about moving forward, Brook Lynn feels she needs to focus on repairing her relationship with Gio first. The confession stuns Chase but proves she’s committed to fixing her family’s foundation before expanding it.
Encouraged by Kristina, Cody pushes forward with his plan involving Ava. With Kristina’s support, he ups the ante and demands an extra $10,000 to keep things moving. Cody makes it clear he’s ready to take risks as his scheme intensifies.
With Ava making risky plays, Jason chasing answers about Britt, and Brook Lynn reprioritizing her family, Monday’s episode promises plenty of twists that could shake up Port Charles in unexpected ways.