February sweeps are in full throttle in Port Charles, and the week of February 9–13 promises revelations that could rattle nearly every corner of town.

Loved ones hover between hope and heartbreak, old enemies cast long shadows, and one long-awaited awakening threatens to detonate a romantic powder keg no one is ready to face.

At the center of it all: Maxie Jones.

But before she opens her eyes, a cascade of other crises begins to build.

Monday, February 9 – Anna’s fall shakes the city

Port Charles reels from the stunning fallout of Anna Devane’s breakdown. Word spreads quickly that the former commissioner will not be returning home. Instead, she remains confined to a psychiatric facility in France, facing potential criminal consequences and the ruin of her once-untouchable reputation.

Laura delivers the grim reality to Mac and Dante, and the weight of it is enormous. The PCPD needs stability, and Dante soon finds himself facing a life-altering possibility: could he step permanently into Anna’s shoes?

Meanwhile, Emma is back in town, devastated after leaving her grandmother overseas. When she opens up to Gio, her grief is raw. The woman she idolized feels lost to her, replaced by someone she barely recognizes. Whether Anna is truly as unstable as she appears — or the victim of something far more sinister — remains the question haunting everyone who loves her.

Jason Morgan, however, is distracted by a bombshell of his own. Felicia returns with a chilling message reportedly from Anna: Faison may be alive. The claim sounds impossible, outrageous — yet in Port Charles, the dead have a habit of refusing to stay buried. Jason must decide whether this is madness, manipulation, or a warning he cannot afford to ignore.

Elsewhere, sparks fly when Lucy corners Ava with a cutting accusation, implying she knows exactly what Ava is “selling,” and it’s not art. Ava rarely tolerates humiliation, and retaliation could be swift. At the same time, Valentin and Carly continue circling their quiet war against Jack, each recognizing in the other a master at pushing precisely the right buttons.

Tuesday, February 10 – Revenge plots and uneasy alliances

Lucy is not a woman who forgets a slight. Spoilers suggest she pivots quickly from insult to strategy, determined to reclaim her dignity — and perhaps land Ava in public disgrace.

Jason, meanwhile, receives new information from Alexis. With Drew’s medical crisis still rippling through the family and Scout now under Alexis’s roof, every update carries emotional shrapnel. Jason is desperate for clarity, but legal lines and complicated loyalties may keep him from getting the whole truth.

Younger residents of Port Charles are also playing with fire. Danny appears ready to bend rules in order to help Charlotte, a move that could reopen dangerous territory given their messy history. Tracy, ever pragmatic, offers Cody an unexpected lens on Molly’s novel, suggesting he might view the thinly veiled portrayal of himself not as insult — but flattery.

And Valentin receives an intriguing proposition from Carly, further entangling them in schemes that promise blowback.

Wednesday, February 11 – Shockwaves and suspicions

Lucas finds himself blindsided midweek, though the source of his shock is anyone’s guess. Turmoil seems to follow Marco, Britt’s fragile state is worsening, and Willow’s choices continue to reverberate.

Charlotte has a heavy decision looming, likely connected to her father. The pull between loyalty and self-protection has never been stronger.

Jason, sensing threats closing in, issues a warning. Whether it’s meant for Britt, Michael, or someone else entirely, Jason rarely speaks unless he’s prepared to act.

Sonny, in contrast, offers counsel. For a man accustomed to command, choosing guidance over force may be exactly what his family needs — particularly if Michael’s custody agreement is finally bringing a path toward peace.

Trina, meanwhile, puts Josslyn on the spot. During the brutal blizzard, Joss was conspicuously absent, and secrets about where she was — and who she was with — may not stay buried.

Thursday, February 12 – Maxie wakes… and everything changes

After agonizing uncertainty, the moment arrives.

Maxie Jones is waking up.

The news electrifies the hospital corridors. Even if she cannot yet speak, the promise of her return floods friends and family with relief. Spinelli and Felicia cling to hope, bracing themselves for what truths must soon follow — including the one about Nathan.

Because fate has a cruel sense of timing.

On the very day hope rises for Maxie, Nathan goes searching for Lulu, seemingly unable to deny his heart any longer. Encouraged by reassurances that their connection might not be unforgivable, he edges toward a confession that could shatter lives the instant Maxie fully returns.

Portia also prepares to drop major news, possibly taking matters into her own hands regarding a DNA mystery that has left multiple futures hanging in the balance.

Brook Lynn steps up for Gio, urging him to be a source of strength for Emma as she struggles with Anna’s collapse. And Curtis and Jordan cautiously discuss what tomorrow might look like — together or apart.

Friday, February 13 – Romance, revelations, and reckonings

Valentine’s Day in Port Charles is never simple.

Michael plans an intimate evening, but outside voices — and potential rivals — threaten the fragile romance he’s trying to secure.

Lucas turns to Elizabeth with private fears he can’t carry alone. And Nathan stuns Britt, possibly admitting that his feelings for Lulu are no longer hypothetical. Britt’s reaction may reveal she knows far more about her brother’s mysterious absence than anyone realized.

Spinelli and Felicia face a pivotal choice about Maxie’s future, one that could involve bringing long-hidden truths into the light.

And Brook Lynn unleashes her temper. If Chase is her target, the rift between loyalty to Michael and compassion for Willow may finally explode.

By week’s end, Port Charles stands on the brink of transformation. Anna’s legacy hangs in tatters, Jason senses enemies in the dark, and Maxie’s awakening threatens to rewrite the romantic map of the canvas.

February sweeps are just getting started — and if this is the calm before the storm, the city may want to brace itself.