General Hospital Weekly Recap: Josslyn Hurts Avery as Drew and Ava Plan a Shocking Wedding

The drama in Port Charles shows no signs of slowing down on General Hospital. Carly and Valentin are finally released from custody as the investigation into Jack Brennan's murder takes a surprising turn. Unfortunately for Drew and Ava, the police are beginning to connect some very important dots, and their solution to staying out of prison involves a trip down the aisle.

Meanwhile, Josslyn's anger toward Sonny creates more problems when Avery gets caught in the middle. Trina continues receiving threatening messages from her mysterious stalker, while Brook Lynn searches for answers about Phoebe's biological father. With secrets coming out and relationships being tested, there is plenty happening in Port Charles.

Carly and Valentin Are Released as the Brennan Investigation Shifts

Dr. Roberts provides Dante with a witness statement that changes the direction of the investigation into Jack Brennan's murder. He recalls seeing two people behaving suspiciously on the night Brennan disappeared, giving the PCPD reason to take a closer look at Ava Jerome and Drew Cain.

Serena also comes forward with information suggesting the police arrested the wrong people. After speaking with Detective Fitzpatrick, she visits Jason and tells him that Carly and Valentin are being released. The charges against them are dropped without prejudice, although that doesn't necessarily mean their legal troubles are permanently behind them.

Dante meets with Detective Fitzpatrick and Molly to review the evidence against Ava and Drew. Their investigation uncovers a prescription Drew filled for Restinol tablets just two days after he began walking again. Investigators suspect Drew may have given Ava one of those tablets instead of a sleeping pill to use on Brennan.

Molly works to obtain a search warrant for Drew's SUV, while Alexis provides a statement that could establish Drew's motive for killing Brennan. A judge eventually finds probable cause to authorize the search, but the police run into another problem when they discover the SUV has been stolen.

Alexis and Jason have another difficult conversation after learning that Danny and Charlotte saw Brennan's dead body in the Metro Court pool. Jason admits that his own behavior hasn't exactly set the best example for Danny. The two ultimately agree not to tell the police what the teenagers witnessed.

Drew and Ava Have a Shocking Solution to Their Legal Problems

With the murder investigation moving closer to them, Ava pays Drew a visit at his Aurora office. Drew has secretly recorded one of their conversations about Brennan, giving him something that could prove useful if their situation gets worse. Drew hires Monet to represent him and asks what he can do to avoid returning to prison. Ava has already hired Alexis as her attorney, but Drew comes up with another plan that catches Ava completely off guard. He produces marriage paperwork, proposing that they get married so they cannot be forced to testify against each other.

Drew asks Martin to prepare a postnuptial agreement, although Martin makes it clear that he thinks the marriage is a terrible idea. Ava approaches Lucas about serving as a witness, leaving him stunned by the unexpected request. Lucas also points out that their daughters should be present for the ceremony.

As Drew and Ava make their wedding arrangements, Molly and Detective Fitzpatrick arrive at Drew's office looking for him. Nobody answers their knock, but when Fitzpatrick tries the door, he discovers it is unlocked. The detectives enter, leaving another question hanging over Drew's increasingly complicated situation.

Josslyn's War With Sonny Hurts Avery

Sonny is spending time helping Avery with her Spanish homework when Josslyn arrives at his home. What begins as another confrontation between Sonny and Josslyn quickly turns ugly when Avery overhears their argument. Avery rushes into the room to defend her father, but Josslyn insists that Sonny has been lying about who he really is and what he does. Avery is devastated by the accusations and tells Josslyn that she hates her. She even threatens to convince Donna to hate Josslyn, too.

Later, Josslyn visits Pier 55 with Hudson, where being near the waterfront brings back painful memories. Hudson sees potential in the property JJE recently purchased, but Josslyn is distracted by what happened with Avery. She admits that her hatred of Sonny has now hurt her little sister. Lucas eventually finds Josslyn at the piers and listens as she talks about the situation. He reassures her that she did the right thing, but Sonny sees things very differently. He confronts Carly at the Metro Court and demands that she get Josslyn under control.

Sonny makes it clear that Josslyn has gone too far by involving Avery in their ongoing conflict. Carly later discusses the situation with Valentin and admits that Josslyn may no longer enjoy the protection she once had from Sonny. Meanwhile, Sonny speaks with Ric and gives his people instructions to push back against Josslyn.

Avery also has dinner with Ava at the Metro Court, but she is still upset by Josslyn's accusations. She doesn't even want to take their planned trip to Manhattan. Ava tries to reassure her daughter that the things Josslyn said about Sonny aren't true, but Avery is clearly struggling with everything she heard.

Brook Lynn Searches for the Truth About Phoebe's Father

Brook Lynn is determined to protect Phoebe as questions about the little girl's biological father continue to grow. She approaches Ava, hoping to learn everything she knows about Phoebe's adoption and the man claiming to be her father.

Ava reveals that Ethan Lovett was named as Phoebe's father in the sealed adoption records. However, Ethan may have falsified the DNA test, which means Jude could still be Phoebe's biological father. Ava also explains that Ethan believed Phoebe's real father was dangerous and did what he thought necessary to keep her safe.

Chase confronts Jude at the Metro Court Restaurant and nearly loses his temper when Jude deliberately tries to provoke him into a fight. Willow intervenes before Chase can do something that might jeopardize his relationship with Phoebe. Britt also helps get Jude away by suggesting they give their romantic encounter another chance. Jude later meets with Brook Lynn at Deception to discuss Phoebe's custody. He makes it clear that he intends to go to court and have the sealed adoption records opened. Brook Lynn remains determined to protect Phoebe and contacts the laboratory about the DNA sample she submitted.

Gio encourages Brook Lynn to consider letting Jude have a relationship with Phoebe, believing Jude genuinely loves his daughter. Brook Lynn refuses to back down and heads to General Hospital to collect the DNA results. When she steps off the elevator, she spots Jude flirting with Britt.

Josslyn also confronts Jude in his hotel room after discovering what she believes is his real reason for coming to Port Charles. She accuses him of pursuing Phoebe because of the substantial inheritance left to her by Josslyn's father, along with the family money and JJE. Josslyn doesn't believe Jude genuinely loves Phoebe and is convinced his interest is financial.

Trina's Stalker Returns With Another Threat

Trina and Gio continue preparing for their performance at the Cat's Eye Lounge, but the unsettling events surrounding Trina's stalker remain impossible to ignore. Gio believes they should tell Simon what happened on Halloween, while Trina worries that he won't understand.

Her concerns prove justified when Simon threatens to fire them if they fail to perform. He later announces that he has arranged a major musical opportunity for them, but his apparent lack of concern about the stalker raises additional questions. Trina and Gio are supposed to be opening for Rayon Stiltz, and Trina wants to focus on their music instead of Heather and Simon.

Portia remains convinced that Heather Webber may be responsible for stalking Trina and goes to the PCPD demanding action. Dante reminds her that Heather is a private citizen and cannot simply be arrested without evidence. Heather eventually gets brought in for questioning after another round of confrontations at the Metro Court. Emma surprises Heather at the restaurant, making it clear that she knows how uncomfortable it feels to be ambushed. Ava also confronts Heather, and their encounter becomes heated enough for Ava to threaten her with a knife.

Dante visits Trina and Gio at the Cat's Eye Lounge to discuss the investigation. They tell him about the mysterious bouquets of red roses, the threatening messages, the disturbing fan website and Heather's private performance. Unfortunately, Trina receives another delivery of red roses while at the lounge. The accompanying message reveals that her stalker knows about her performance for Heather and disapproves. The note warns her not to do it again and is signed by someone calling themselves "Your Biggest Fan." Whoever is behind the threats is continuing to watch Trina closely, and the latest message makes the situation even more frightening.

Serena Secures a Deal With Jason Over Deception

Serena follows through on her effort to help clear Carly and Valentin, but she expects Jason to honor their agreement in return. She meets with him at Deception and presents a contract granting her and Lucy creative control of the company.

Jason agrees to the arrangement, but he has one important condition. Serena and Lucy must promise to stay out of Carly's life. Serena accepts the terms, securing the control she and her mother wanted. Serena later meets Lucy at the Metro Court to share the good news. Lucy also catches up with Felicia during a separate visit to the restaurant, giving the two longtime friends an opportunity to reconnect.

More Trouble Brewing Around Port Charles

Willow confides in Britt about Lulu's latest efforts to get her to drop the libel lawsuit. Lulu enlisted Elizabeth to speak with Willow, although Britt suggests Elizabeth may have believed dropping the case was the right decision. Britt also opens up about her disappointing one-night stand with Jude Jacks. Elsewhere, Lucas suggests that he, Dr. Roberts and Elizabeth meet for drinks at the Brown Dog after work. Britt waits to be included in the invitation, but nobody extends one to her.

ADA Turner continues working on her case against Sonny and meets with Anna to review the evidence. She also checks in with Molly and Dante about their progress in the Brennan investigation, while Dante seeks Elizabeth's help identifying patient zero in the Lone Star tick situation. Elizabeth cannot disclose confidential medical information, even when it concerns a murder investigation.

With Ava and Drew's unexpected wedding plans, new questions surrounding Phoebe's paternity, and Sonny preparing to retaliate against Josslyn, Port Charles is heading toward even more trouble. The Brennan investigation is gathering momentum, while Trina's mysterious stalker remains a serious threat.

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