Carly and Jack returned to Port Charles on a private plane after an eventful trip to Germany. While Jack seemed to

have lost his Australian accent, he grew closer to Carly, who expressed her gratitude for the ride and the unexpected

excitement caused by Valentine’s threat against Jack. However, Jack chose to divert the conversation towards the

champagne they shared, which Carly playfully claimed she couldn’t recall, as she was too focused on him. Their moment was interrupted when Jack received a call from Colette, who asked him to meet her at a cabin in the woods—Cyrus’s retreat.

Meanwhile, Drew and Willow were seen descending the gatehouse stairs, clearly post-encounter. Drew, buoyed by his Navy SEAL training, managed to sneak onto the estate, but he and Willow were both feeling strained about their living situation at the Quartermaine estate. Willow, although grateful for the support from Brooklyn and Chase, admitted her desire to make the arrangement work for the sake of the children and Michael. She felt judged by an increasingly distant Sasha, who, unbeknownst to her, was pregnant and dealing with her own internal conflicts. As they discussed their shared struggles, Drew left his tie on the couch while Willow tidied up.

Carly soon arrived at the gatehouse with gifts for the children and a message from Michael, who had begun treatment and wanted to convey his love. An unexpected moment of camaraderie developed when Willow offered Carly a cup of tea. However, when Carly found Drew’s tie tucked under a pillow, she quickly left, much to Willow’s bewilderment. At the same time, Cody was handing Selena a $5,000 check, promising another in due time. Selena then made a proposition for Cody to resume his activities in her illegal poker games, something he was hesitant about since learning he was Ma’s son.

Meanwhile, Drew entered Selena’s office, indicating a need to investigate her ties to Curtis while also discussing their mutual interests. Cody soon walked in, cracking jokes about Drew’s meetings but eventually got serious about the risk Drew posed to Willow, all while revealing Drew’s indiscretion concerning Sasha’s pregnancy with Jason. This revelation stirred the pot, leading to Drew demanding Cody stay away from Willow.

Elsewhere, Anna summoned Joselyn to address Dex’s mysterious death and explained that he and Sam were injected with digitalis. Joselyn’s agitation concerning Cyrus’s involvement led to Anna firmly instructing her to stay out of the investigation. This prompted Joselyn to seek her own form of justice, much to Anna’s chagrin. Back at the bar, Isaiah approached Jordan and Sidwell, leading to tensions that only escalated when Lucy tried to pacify the situation.

At the Metro Court, Carly’s confrontation with Drew over his affair with Willow turned into a public spectacle, garnering the attention of patrons present. Carly ridiculed Drew, highlighting his actions as shameful, especially given that Jason was in Germany. Drew, in retaliation, revealed that Jason was the father of Sasha’s child, leaving everyone, including Sasha, in shock.

In the coming episodes, tensions will continue to rise, as Willow contemplates a significant mistake regarding her living arrangements with Drew, especially now that Joselyn is poised to undermine Anna’s investigation, and the challenges surrounding Brooklyn and Chase threaten to push them into other inappropriate alliances. The show is ramping up toward a series of confrontational and emotionally charged moments as secrets unfold and alliances shift. As the storyline progresses, viewers can anticipate more drama, heartbreak, and possibly unexpected revelations that could alter the lives of many beloved characters in Port Charles.