In Buenos Aires, Jason and Anna bring Charlotte to their hotel, where Charlotte angrily accuses Anna of causing Valentin to become a fugitive.
Sasha visits the Metro Court to tell Carly she's turning down her job offer and will be staying with the Quartermaines. Carly presses her for a reason, and Sasha explains that she wants to be independent. Portia makes a surprise visit to Curtis at his office, impressed to see him in his role as CEO of Aurora. She mentions that Drew must miss that position. Meanwhile, Tracy is with Chase and Drew in the PCPD holding room, lamenting that Drew, who she can’t believe is a descendant of her beloved brother Alan, isn't what she expected. She’s glad Alan never met him.
Laura meets Martin at the PCPD, where he warns her that things might escalate. At the Quartermaine crypt, Gio stands guard while Emma keeps him company, reassuring him that no one will bulldoze the place. Dante lets Lulu into Maxie’s apartment, where she’s surprised to find him babysitting Bailey Lu while Maxie and Spinelli take James for ice cream. Lulu compliments
Dante on being such a great father. Meanwhile, Brook Lynn confronts her mother, Lois, asking about a file she found regarding her, Dante, and the baby. Before Lois can answer, her mother, Gloria, walks in, questioning what's going on.
Dante reassures Lulu that she's a great mom, but Lulu is concerned that Rocco is pulling away from her, thinking it’s because of the attention she gives Charlotte. Dante disagrees and they discuss their parenting styles.
Charlotte, furious, tells Anna she will never forgive her for driving Valentin away and accuses her of betrayal. Jason steps in to calm her down, explaining that Anna is the reason they’re alive, and helps Charlotte understand how Anna saved them.
Portia and Curtis talk about Drew’s transformation, noting how he’s mistreated family and friends. Portia tries to broker peace between Curtis and Drew.
Laura asks Martin if he’s the one who informed Drew about the crypt exceeding the property line, and he admits it. She then stops Chase as he leaves the holding room, offering her help as he’s overwhelmed. Inside, Drew and Tracy continue their heated argument about the Quartermaines’ standards. Tracy suggests Drew leave Port Charles, and Drew reminds her that she was once kicked out of the family herself.
Brook Lynn's grandma, Gloria, knows about the conversation regarding the baby and presses Lois for an explanation. Lois
admits she needed help and that Grandma urged her to consult a lawyer.
Emma returns to the crypt with blankets and lawn chairs, making their stakeout a bit more comfortable. She and Gio talk about the earlier confrontation with the Quartermaines, and Gio expresses that he would react the same way as Tracy if someone threatened to move his mother’s remains. Emma leaves for a meeting soon after.
Martin explains to Laura and Chase why he revealed the property line issue to Drew: he needed it as leverage against Tracy’s Cease and Desist order. Chase mentions that Tracy could face charges if the surveyor decides to press them.
Later, Jason reassures Anna that Charlotte is resting and insists that Anna should return with them to Port Charles. Anna, still unsure, wants to stay away from Charlotte to avoid upsetting her, but Jason urges her to be a good example and not run away. Anna agrees she’s not running.
Portia continues to praise Drew to Curtis, and Curtis agrees to make peace with Drew on reasonable terms. However, Jordan walks in needing Curtis’ help with Drew, who’s becoming uncontrollable. She asks Curtis to help publicize Drew’s neglect of his congressional duties.
Drew's threats to Tracy go ignored as Chase arrives to tell him the Mayor needs to speak to him. Laura advises Drew to drop the charges against Tracy, warning him that pursuing it would damage his reputation as a Congressman. Drew reluctantly agrees.
Gloria tells Brook Lynn that Lois consulted a lawyer for their protection, and Brook Lynn begins questioning her decision to give up her baby. She asks her grandma for more information about her son's whereabouts. Gloria insists she made the right decision, but Brook Lynn leaves, devastated. Lois contemplates revealing that Gio is her son but fears it would ruin lives.
Brook Lynn, while walking, spots Gio at the crypt and joins him. They talk about the earlier confrontation and the struggles they’ve both been through. Gio opens up about missing his mother, and Brook Lynn reassures him that he has people who care for him.
Lulu almost confides in Dante about Brook Lynn’s secret but is interrupted by Bailey Lu’s crying. Dante reassures her, but Lulu decides it wasn’t important.
Portia urges Curtis to let Drew deal with his problems on his own, leaving the Quartermaines to handle him. Curtis takes action, launching a media blitz about Drew’s abuse of office.
Martin warns Drew not to make an enemy out of Tracy, but Drew is determined to "break her." Laura tells Tracy that while she’s free to go home, Drew will continue fighting the property line issue, and Tracy makes it clear she won’t back down.
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