Vendettas, forbidden attractions, and tangled loyalties are brewing in Port Charles as two of the city’s most formidable players join forces. According to General Hospital spoilers for the week of August 17, Ava Jerome and Drew Cain are putting their heads together to plot a nefarious scheme targeting Sonny Corinthos. But as business mixes with pleasure, questions are surfacing about whether this revenge plot will blossom into a genuine romance—and how much fallout their scheming will trigger among their closest inner circles.
A Sizzling Scheming Session at the Metro Court
The dark union between Ava and Drew takes center stage during a pivotal moment at the Metro Court Pool. Over drinks, the former congressman and the gallery owner share a charged conversation, with Drew boldly declaring to Ava that together, they will bring the infamous mob boss to his knees.
Both Ava and Drew are currently single, making it easy for sparks to fly while they map out their shared vendetta. Drew certainly fits Ava’s usual romantic profile, given her long-standing habit of falling for “bad” and “toxic” men. Furthermore, there is palpable chemistry radiating between them. While that tension could simply be a high from the thrill of making Sonny squirm, fans are wondering if their corporate and personal retaliation might turn into a bona fide affair.
Crossing the Line and Breaking Girl Code
Even if Ava insists she is scheming against Sonny for the sake of her daughter, Avery Corinthos, aligning herself with Drew puts her on a perilous path. Teaming up with him—or pursuing anything romantic—directly violates the unwritten rules of friendship, especially regarding Nina Reeves and Trina Robinson.
Trina, for her part, detests the former congressman. However, her reaction might remain relatively tame; she may simply issue a stern warning to Ava and step back. After all, despite her personal feelings about Drew, he previously stepped up to help her father, Curtis Ashford, with testimony during his trial.
The real explosion threatens to come from Nina. Ava pursuing a friendship or romance with Drew completely shatters “girl code.” Not only did Nina previously hook up with Drew, but her daughter, Willow Cain, was once married to him.
Will Nina Explode Over the Alliance?
It remains to be seen whether Ava will be upfront with Nina about her new partnership with Drew. If Ava does confess, the disclosure alone would likely infuriate the Crimson editor. Ava could attempt to justify her actions as a protective move for Avery, but Nina views the situation through a completely different lens.
Nina currently holds no grudge against Sonny and would strongly disapprove of Ava subjecting her daughter’s father to such a cruel plot. Since Ava and Sonny already share joint custody of Avery, viewers are left questioning whether Ava truly has a legitimate reason to cross this line.
As Ava and Drew continue to fuel each other’s appetite for revenge, the emotional fallout could easily destroy Ava’s most valued friendships. Will Ava and Drew’s shared hatred for Sonny spark a passionate new romance, or will Nina blow the entire alliance apart before it even gets off the ground? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
