General Hospital spoilers tease an explosive convergence of threats both above and below ground, with Carly Spencer at the center of the storm and

Jack Brennan confronting a nightmare he never expected to face. At first glance, Carly’s latest showdown appears straightforward: a fierce, unflinching confrontation

with Jens Sidwell, a man who thrives on intimidation and control. But as alarms begin to echo beneath the city and ancient foundations tremble, it becomes clear that

this battle is about far more than a courtroom clash or a personal vendetta. What’s unfolding is a war over power, secrets, and survival—and Carly is no longer willing to play defense.

Carly vs. Sidwell: A Public Reckoning

Carly Spencer has faced mob bosses, corrupt officials, and men who mistake fear for authority. Sidwell, however, may be one of the most dangerous adversaries she’s encountered—not because he’s loud or violent, but because he operates quietly, insinuating himself into other people’s lives while pretending to offer peace.

When Carly sits across from Sidwell, she does so without fear. He believes he understands her motivations, assuming her hostility stems from her opposition to Lucas Jones’ relationship with Marco Rios. Sidwell may even attempt to reposition himself as a reasonable man, suggesting that cooperation would benefit everyone involved.

Carly shuts that idea down instantly.

She makes it clear that peace is impossible as long as Sidwell continues to hurt the people she loves. Any threat to Lucas, she warns, will be met with consequences—swift and personal. Carly’s resolve is unmistakable: she is done negotiating with bullies who believe charm and pressure can bend her will.

Sidwell responds with veiled warnings, hinting that Carly doesn’t fully grasp what she’s standing on—or what could be unleashed if she pushes too hard. But Carly doesn’t retreat. Instead, she leans in, daring him to try. In that moment, Sidwell realizes he has miscalculated. Carly Spencer is not afraid of him, and worse—she’s ready to expose him.

Brennan’s Nightmare Beneath the City

While Carly wages her battle in plain sight, a far more insidious threat begins to surface underground. Jack Brennan senses something is wrong before he hears it: a low vibration, a hum pulsing through the stone beneath Port Charles. Then the alarms begin.

The catacombs—Brennan’s most closely guarded secret—have been breached.

For years, these forgotten tunnels have served as his insurance policy, a place where dangerous information, sensitive documents, and hidden truths were stored far from prying eyes. Designed as a dead zone with no signal and layered safeguards, the catacombs were meant to be impenetrable.

They are no longer secure.

Brennan discovers that Sector C—the heart of the operation—has been accessed with surgical precision. This wasn’t a reckless intrusion. Whoever broke in knew exactly what they were doing and exactly where to go. As Brennan steps deeper into the chamber, surrounded by crates holding secrets capable of destroying lives, he realizes the unthinkable has happened: control is slipping through his fingers.

Then he comes face to face with the intruder.

The standoff is tense, wordless, and terrifying. Files have been disturbed. Names Brennan never wanted spoken again lie exposed. The intruder isn’t panicked—they’re determined. And when the alarms shift pitch, escalating into something far worse, Brennan understands this is no longer a single breach. It’s coordinated. Strategic. Deliberate.

Josslyn Defies Orders—and Finds an Ally

Above ground, the ripple effects continue. Brennan soon learns that Josslyn Jacks deliberately disobeyed orders and ventured to Wyndemere, placing herself directly in harm’s way. Furious, Brennan confronts her, accusing her of recklessness and endangering herself for information that could get her killed.

Josslyn refuses to back down.

She argues that her risk paid off. Marco’s reaction to Lucas’ curiosity about the catacombs was aggressive—too aggressive. It confirmed her suspicions that something significant is hidden below Spoon Island. Brennan is alarmed by what she’s uncovered, even as he insists it’s too dangerous for her to pursue further.

Undeterred, Josslyn seeks help from an unexpected ally—someone with the skills and discretion necessary to move in the shadows. Whoever she chooses, it’s clear Josslyn is no longer content to stay on the sidelines.

Power Shifts Across Port Charles

Elsewhere, Sonny Corinthos plays psychological chess with Ava Jerome, using distraction as a weapon while Sidwell’s attention fractures. Rivalries intensify, alliances blur, and danger lurks in every calculated move.

At the Metro Court, Brick finds himself drawn to Jordan Ashford, offering flirtation and dinner—until Curtis Ashford enters the picture. The atmosphere shifts instantly. Old feelings resurface as Jordan and Curtis reconnect, discussing Portia Robinson’s future and sharing moments that suggest their story is far from over.

These personal developments may seem disconnected, but in Port Charles, everything is connected. And every choice has consequences.

Carly Gets the Call That Changes Everything

Just as Carly turns away from Sidwell, convinced she’s rattled him, her phone vibrates. Brennan’s voice is urgent, stripped of its usual control. Something has been triggered—something that was never meant to be touched.

When Brennan warns Carly that what’s buried beneath the city is waking up, fear finally flickers across her face. Not panic—but recognition. This is bigger than business. Bigger than Sidwell. Bigger than anything she’s faced before.

Carly immediately reaches out to Jason Morgan. She knows instinctively that whatever is coming cannot be handled alone. Jason agrees, sensing the gravity of the situation. If secrets spill from below, Port Charles will never be the same.

The Beginning of the End—or the End of Control?

Back in the catacombs, Brennan realizes the truth too late: the safeguards he built were never meant to last forever. With multiple access points compromised and information already leaking, containment is no longer possible—only damage control.

Sidwell, watching from the shadows, smiles. Carly’s defiance has drawn attention exactly where he wants it. The ground beneath her is shifting, and soon everyone will feel the tremors.

As alarms fade into an eerie silence, one thing becomes painfully clear: this is only the beginning. Secrets are moving. Lines are being crossed. And once the earth starts to crack, no one—no matter how powerful—is truly safe.