DREW INTENSIFIES THREATS AS PRESS CONFERENCE LOOMS

Drew Quartermaine is taking his blackmail game to a whole new level, and poor Portia Robinson is caught right in his crosshairs! As his press conference approaches, Drew is ramping up pressure on Portia to support him publicly—or face devastating consequences.

Sources reveal that Drew will be doubling down on his threats against Portia, using his knowledge of her tampering with Heather Webber’s blood test as leverage. When Portia hesitates about getting involved in his scheming, Drew won’t hesitate to remind her exactly what he could expose if she doesn’t play ball.

“Support me at the press conference, or everyone will know what you did,” seems to be Drew’s not-so-subtle message. And with her medical license and reputation hanging in the balance, can Portia really afford to say no?

HOW DID DREW GET THIS LEVERAGE?

Let’s not forget how this blackmail situation started! Drew obtained evidence of Portia’s lab tampering through none other than Selina Wu, who got the dirt from Brad Cooper. Talk about a twisted game of telephone!

Portia’s original motivation for altering Heather’s test results was purely maternal—protecting her daughter Trina from Heather’s threats. But now her good intentions have put her squarely under Drew’s thumb.

While Portia struggles with this impossible position, she’ll be turning to Ava Jerome for advice. These two have formed quite the unexpected alliance lately, with Ava serving as Portia’s confidant through this nightmare.

CARLY SHOCKS LUCAS WITH BRENNAN DEFENSE

Meanwhile, across town, Carly Spencer is raising eyebrows with her staunch defense of Jack Brennan—despite recently being poisoned in a plot that was intended for him!

When Lucas Jones checks on his sister following her poisoning ordeal, he’ll be stunned to hear Carly defending Brennan. After all, if Brennan wasn’t in her life, she wouldn’t have accidentally downed that polonium-laced champagne meant for him!

But Carly insists that Valentin Cassadine is the real villain here, not Brennan. And she’s not backing down. This stance is leaving Lucas completely baffled, especially considering how protective he’s been of his sister.

JASON ENTERS THE FRAY

Don’t think Jason Morgan is going to sit idly by while Carly cozies up to a man who brought danger to her doorstep. Spoilers reveal that Jason will soon try to change Carly’s perspective on the situation.

First, though, Jason will be cornering Valentin Cassadine at the PCPD, demanding to know everything about Brennan. After what happened to Carly, Jason is on a mission to uncover the truth—and when Jason Morgan is determined, nothing stands in his way!

NEW FACE IN TOWN: EZRA BOYLE ARRIVES

Adding more fuel to the fire, Ezra Boyle (played by Daniel Cosgrove) makes his first appearance in Port Charles on Friday’s episode. This mysterious politician will be forming what sources call a “potentially risky alliance” with Drew.

Just what Port Charles needs—another politician with questionable ethics! With Drew already on a blackmail spree, this partnership with Ezra could spell even more trouble.

NINA WARNS WILLOW ABOUT CUSTODY DISASTER

While all this drama unfolds, Nina Reeves will be issuing a stark warning to her daughter, Willow Corinthos. Apparently, Willow has been considering supporting Drew at his press conference and potentially moving the kids into his place!

Nina doesn’t mince words when she tells Willow this could be catastrophic for her custody case. But will Willow listen to her mother’s advice, or continue down this potentially destructive path?

LUCKY AND ELIZABETH: RELATIONSHIP TALKS

On a slightly less volatile note, Lucky Spencer and Elizabeth Baldwin will be having an important conversation about their relationship. These two have quite the history, and now they appear to be entering a new romantic chapter.

Will they finally get on the same page about their future together? Longtime fans of this supercouple are certainly holding their breath!

Is Drew’s press conference destined for disaster? Will Carly wake up to the danger Brennan represents? And who’s the mystery visitor dropping by to see Alexis Davis? The drama is just heating up in Port Charles!