The tension in Port Charles reaches a boiling point as suspicion tightens around Carly Spencer.

Under Anna Devane’s relentless scrutiny over Drew’s shooting, Carly is pushed to her limits.

Though she has an alibi, Anna senses something doesn’t add up — and she’s growing convinced that Jack may be covering for Carly.

The two women clash in a confrontation brimming with accusation, desperation, and defiance.

Carly refuses to be railroaded, but with pressures mounting, her composure could crack at any moment.

Meanwhile, Alexis Davis finds herself in mortal danger. Ric Lansing, having escaped restraint, ambushes her in a chilling face-to-face, dagger in hand. She’s trapped in a life-or-death moment, and with her survival hanging in the balance, every heartbeat counts. Ava Jerome’s role may become pivotal once again — whether as protector, ally or reluctant savior.

Elsewhere, Britt Westbourne grows uneasy as Nathan West reenters James’s life. His awkward demeanor and sudden presence set off alarms for Britt, who questions whether Nathan’s intentions are genuine or dangerous. She probes Spinelli about whether Maxie would accept this man in her son’s life — and the tension between protectiveness and suspicion deepens.

Amid the chaos, a striking new presence enters the fray: Veronica “Ronnie” Bard, Monica’s sister. She immediately dances on ill will from Tracy Quartermaine, refusing to be intimidated. Ronnie’s assertiveness and connection to the Quartermaine legacy make her a force to watch — and her alignment with Sonny Corinthos may shift citywide dynamics in unexpected ways.