Next week on “General Hospital,” Ava Jerome is once again stirring the pot with a new scheme that

could change everything. Ava’s ongoing desire to take down Sonny Corinthos and gain custody of her

daughter, Avery, drives her to desperate measures. Known for her ruthless decisions, Ava’s history of

betrayal, especially toward those closest to her, comes to the forefront. Her past betrayal of Nina Reeves, once her best friend, shows how far Ava is willing to go. She sacrificed that friendship in a bid to get closer to Sonny, a decision that led to devastating consequences. Sonny, recognizing the threat Ava posed, kicked her out of the penthouse, leaving her isolated. Ava’s actions also resulted in the loss of Nina’s trust, Sonny’s protection, and even her bond with Avery. These losses have pushed Ava to the brink, leaving her with no clear path forward.

In her desperation, Ava sees an alliance with Jon Kates as her only way out. Jon becomes her lifeline, and with the legal expertise of Scott Baldwin, she secures a temporary release. However, Ava is not one to sit back. She’s always plotting her next move, and this temporary release is just the beginning of a larger plan. Her goal? To clear her name and regain control. Ava plans to manipulate Jon into helping her erase all traces of her involvement in the attack on Christina Corinthos-Davis, a tragic incident that led to the loss of Christina’s unborn child.

As the situation with Christina begins to calm, another crisis looms on the horizon. The issue of Sonny’s bipolar medication, which Ava secretly swapped with a placebo, is about to come to light. Ava knows her survival depends on keeping this a secret, and her solution is to eliminate Clement, the pharmacist who could expose her. Ava believes that if Clement disappears, no one will be able to link her to the altered medication. Even with Jason Morgan and Anna Devane, Sonny’s most trusted allies, investigating the case, Ava is confident she can mislead them. Jason and Anna will likely question why Ava sought out Clement in the first place if she were innocent of the medication switch. Ava’s cunning plan has the potential to divert all suspicion away from her, making Clement’s disappearance seem like an act of desperation by someone else.

However, Ava is always ready to change tactics if things don’t go as planned. If the pressure from Jason and Anna becomes too intense, she’s prepared to pin the blame on Jon. With her sharp intelligence and strategic mind, Ava crafts a story that portrays Jon as the mastermind behind Clement’s disappearance, making him the scapegoat for her entire scheme. Scott Baldwin’s legal skills are the final piece of Ava’s defense, helping her to prove her innocence in the eyes of the law.

But Ava’s meticulous plan overlooks one critical detail—the instability of her alliance with Jon. Jon is already uneasy with the role Ava has forced him into, especially after she asked him to take care of Clement. As Ava’s plan unfolds, Jon’s frustration turns to rage when she tries to shift all the blame onto him. His inability to record their conversations leaves Jon defenseless against Ava’s accusations. As the walls close in, Jon finds himself as the prime suspect, with no one able to prove his innocence.

In the end, while Ava’s manipulations are clever, they set the stage for Jon’s downfall. He faces the consequences of a conspiracy that wasn’t truly his, leaving his fate hanging in the balance. Next week’s episodes promise to be filled with tension and unexpected twists, as Ava’s schemes push everyone to their limits.