“General Hospital” spoilers reveal a dramatic turn in Ava Jerome’s custody battle over Avery Corinthos. Sonny Corinthos is adamant about keeping Ava away from Avery, especially after Ava’s past actions caused turmoil for Alexis Davis, Natalia Ramirez, Blaze, and indirectly affected Christina Corinthos Davis, Sonny and Alexis’s daughter. Sonny’s patience has worn thin, and he’s resolved to remove Ava from Avery’s life permanently.

Initially, Sonny seems to have the upper hand. His determination and resources suggest he might succeed in his mission. However, the dynamics shift dramatically when Scott Baldwin, a shrewd and relentless lawyer, takes on Ava’s case. With a keen understanding of Sonny’s weaknesses and a strategic mind, Scott devises a master plan to undermine Sonny’s control. He proposes a bold strategy to Ava: tie Sonny to a serious crime to gain the upper hand in the custody battle.

Scott’s plan plants a dangerous idea in Ava’s mind. She knows that Sonny’s medication is a placebo and decides to use this knowledge against him. Ava plans a public confrontation, aiming to provoke Sonny into a violent outburst that would land him in jail, thereby securing her custody of Avery.

The showdown is set in a public place, ensuring many witnesses. Ava boldly confronts Sonny, exposing his placebo medication and taunting him to react. She expects Sonny to lose his temper and attack her, which would play perfectly into her plan. However, Sonny’s reaction is not what she anticipates. Instead of exploding in anger, Sonny remains calm and composed. In a stunning twist, he reveals that he has known about the placebo all along and has been pretending for strategic reasons.

This revelation leaves Ava blindsided. Overwhelmed by rage and humiliation, she loses control and attacks Sonny with such force that he loses consciousness. This violent outburst, intended to secure her victory, leads to her downfall. The public nature of the confrontation means there are numerous witnesses to her assault.

The consequences are swift and severe. Ava is arrested and faces serious charges for her actions. Her desperate attempt to gain custody of Avery backfires spectacularly. Not only does she fail to achieve her goal, but she also loses custody of Avery and ends up imprisoned. The irony is bitter: in her bid to outmaneuver Sonny, Ava destroys her own chances of being with Avery, sealing her fate with her own hands.