General Hospital Spoilers: Vaughn was shot, before he died he revealed to Joss a shocking secret
Betrayal and Bombshells in Croatia
The picturesque Five Poppies Resort became a battleground as Josslyn Jax’s first WSB mission ended in chaos and a devastating revelation. Her partnership with handler Vaughn imploded when he abruptly pulled her from their operation investigating Professor Henry Dalton. Citing the unexpected appearance of Britt Westbourne as a complication Josslyn couldn’t handle, Vaughn’s decision left her feeling furious and betrayed.
Her anger was quickly overshadowed by terror when an assassin ambushed Vaughn in their suite. Trained instinct took over as Josslyn stormed the room, shooting the attacker just before he could deliver a killing blow to her partner. But it was too late.
As Vaughn lay dying, he used his final moments to shatter Josslyn’s world. With labored breaths, he revealed that John Brennan had lied about everything. Cyrus Renault is alive.
Brennan staged his death and manipulated a guilt-ridden Josslyn, using her trauma to mold her into a controlled operative. Vaughn’s sacrifice was a final, desperate act to free her, urging her to find the truth before succumbing to his injuries, leaving Josslyn alone with the horrifying knowledge of her mentor’s deception.
Port Charles Love on Life Support
Back in Port Charles, Cupid seems to have taken a vacation, leaving several of the town’s most prominent women in a romantic dry spell. The formidable Anna Devane is single again after her tumultuous relationship with Valentin Cassadine. While their chemistry was undeniable, his constant dance with danger proved too much. Now, a tense and intriguing spark is flying with John Brennan, but his web of secrets could spell disaster.
Meanwhile, socialite Nina Reeves is navigating life without Sonny Corinthos. While she has a strong circle of friends, her love life is stagnant. Could a reunion with Sonny be in the cards, or might she unleash her inner cougar and find a younger suitor at the Metro Court pool?
Lastly, a heartbroken Trina Robinson has wisely ended things with Kai Taylor after his betrayal. With him out of the picture, fans are clamoring for the dramatic return of her one true love, Spencer Cassadine, who is presumed dead but could be poised for a shocking reappearance.
Maxie’s Perilous Position
Corporate intrigue at Deception is about to take a dark turn for Maxie Jones. Determined to expose the dirty money Sonny Corinthos invested in the company, Maxie stands alone against her partners—Lucy, Tracy, and Brook Lynn—who voted to keep the secret buried.
Her moral stance has placed her directly in the path of the dangerous Jen Sidwell. After learning from a loose-lipped Lucy that Maxie was the lone dissenter, Sidwell sees her as a major threat to his own clandestine operations.
His paranoia escalates when he overhears Maxie’s son, James, mention that his mom needs to talk to his grandfather, Police Commissioner Mac Scorpio. Realizing he must act fast, Sidwell is poised to make a ruthless move: kidnapping James to blackmail Maxie into silence. He plans to hold her captive until a crucial vote concludes, ensuring his plans go off without a hitch while her friends and family descend into a desperate panic.
