The drama in Port Charles is heating up as Jason Morgan faces tough realities. He discovers his son was at a beach party with Rocco and is now hospitalized with alcohol poisoning — a harsh wake-up call for Jason.
Meanwhile, Jason is blindsided by Sonny Corinthos’s plan to sell his piers to Jenz Sidwell. Sonny’s decision shocks Jason since Sonny has been importing coffee to Port Charles for years, and this deal feels like a big shift. Fans might suspect Sonny is trying to dodge tariffs, but Sonny’s true motivation is protecting his family and safeguarding Laura Collins’s reputation.
On another front, Portia’s suspicions about Curtis prove correct. She had warned Drew that Curtis might become suspicious if encouraged too much. When Curtis confronts Portia about her loyalty to Drew, she candidly admits she has her reasons. However, Curtis remains unaware that Portia tampered with Heather Webber’s test results and drugged Drew — secrets that deepen the tension.
Meanwhile, Emma is confident about her research assistant project, but her confidence takes a hit when Josslyn switches their projects without Emma knowing. Emma is shocked to find her submitted drive corrupted, while Josslyn basks in the professor’s newfound interest in her.