The Quartermaine mansion is still buzzing after Monica’s tribute, but the biggest question doesn’t lie in the past — it rests with Gio.

Once an outsider, Gio now stands on the brink of a transformation that could rewrite family dynamics forever: should he take the Quartermaine name?

The decision is more than symbolic.

For Gio, it’s about reclaiming roots he never fully knew while stepping into a lineage filled with power, wealth, and scandal.

The allure of belonging tempts him, especially after hearing stories that painted Monica as both a force of nature and a beacon of loyalty. Yet Gio knows this isn’t just about honoring her — it’s about binding himself to a family notorious for betrayal and drama.

Brook Lynn, Dante, and others quietly watch as Gio’s heart wrestles with loyalty and fear.

If he embraces the Quartermaine legacy, he’ll gain status but risk losing the freedom to define himself on his own terms.

If he refuses, he may remain on the outskirts, forever the almost-Quartermaine.

One thing is clear: Gio’s choice will either heal old wounds or rip them wide open. And in Port Charles, such choices never come without a price.