General Hospital Spoilers Today: What Does Ava Do to Ric on August 25?

From Alexis clashing with Drew to Ava making a violent move that could change everything, here is a recap of all the spoilers from the August 25 episode of General Hospital.

Spoilers for what happens on General Hospital today on August 25, 2025

Molly lashes out at Cody for kissing Ava

Molly stumbles into the Quartermaine stables and is stunned to see Cody shirtless and kissing Ava. She turns to leave, but Cody pleads with her to hear him out. He puts on his shirt and explains he was never romantically involved with Ava.

He claims Kristina paid him to keep Ava away from Ric. Disgusted, Molly calls him a gigolo. Ava denies paying Cody for sex but storms out after realizing he manipulated her. Molly refuses to accept Cody’s “favor” and walks away.

Kristina confronts Ric about blackmail

At Alexis’s house, Kristina confronts Ric. She reveals she knows he is blackmailing Alexis over the incident where she cut his brake lines. Ric lashes out, yelling that it was attempted murder and that Alexis belongs in prison. As Kristina clutches a letter opener in anger, she argues that all Ric does is pit her and Molly against each other.

Ava suddenly appears and tells Ric that Kristina has been playing them both, working to turn them against one another. As Ava and Kristina argue, Ric declares that the blackmail game is over.

Drew serves Alexis with a restraining order

At the Port Charles Grill, Alexis meets Drew, hoping to find common ground for Scout’s sake. Her plans shatter when Drew serves her a restraining order and reveals he is also serving Danny, Rocco, Kristina, and Molly. He coldly states he knows she was trying to get custody of Scout.

Drew claims Sam’s will wanted the children with him and insults Danny by calling him a thug like his father, Jason. Alexis screams at him to shut up, defending her grandson. By the end, Alexis vows she will make sure Drew never existed. Molly arrives and tells Drew that Sam would hate him for this, and one day Scout will too.

Lucas recommends moving Maxie to Boston

At General Hospital, Lucas reveals Maxie is in a coma and recommends transferring her to Mass General in Boston, a leading facility for coma treatment. Spinelli begs Mac and Felicia not to send her away, but after Lucas assures them it’s for the best care, they make the difficult decision to move her.

Ava attacks Ric

Back at Alexis’s place, Ric reveals to Ava that he has emptied all their accounts, including her secret one, and locked the money away in treasury bonds. Enraged by his ultimate betrayal, Ava grabs a heavy marble globe and strikes Ric over the head. He collapses to the floor as a stunned Kristina looks on at the bloody scene.