This Friday brings a cascade of shocks in Port Charles.

Ric Lansing’s collapse after lunging at Alexis Davis with a dagger jolts everyone into high alert — just when Ava Jerome intervenes to save her, knocking Ric out cold in a burst of desperation.

Elsewhere, new blood stirs trouble.

Ronnie Bard issues a steely vow to Sonny Corinthos: she’ll not be driven off by Tracy Quartermaine, and she intends to stake her place in Monica’s legacy, whether others approve or not. Her confidence hints at danger for the old guard.

The tender heart of the day lies between James and Nathan. Their first tentative bonding moment — a shared soda and shy smiles — offers a glimmer of hope in a sea of chaos. But for Britt Westbourne, watching from the sidelines, it’s a moment fraught with tension: she pleads that Maxie might not accept things moving too fast, hiding her fears in scripted protectiveness.

And then there’s Tracy, stepping into unexpected territory. After watching Michael Corinthos fend off rumors and accusations, she publicly pledges to protect him — invoking Monica’s love as her justification. But her vow comes with an unspoken bargain: in return, Michael must ensure she keeps a place in the Quartermaine mansion. Loyalty or manipulation? In Port Charles, the line is dangerously thin.

By night’s end, buildings may stand, but trusts won’t. Ric’s fate, Ronnie’s assertion, new familial ties, and Tracy’s fragile promise collide in a tapestry of betrayal, protection, and shifting loyalties. This Friday, Port Charles won’t be the same.