General Hospital Spoilers: Ric’s Basement Escape Attempt Failed — Liz and Molly Smell a Rat

General Hospital spoilers report Port Charles is teetering on the edge of a scandal as Ric Lansing’s (Rick Hearst) desperate attempt to break free from Alexis Davis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) basement captivity takes a wild turn!

Held hostage by Alexis, Ava Jerome (Maura West), and Kristina Corinthos Davis (Kate Mansi) after Ava’s near-fatal paperweight attack, Ric grabbed an envelope opener and held it to Alexis’ throat, demanding she confess their scheme over the phone to Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst).

But Ava swooped in, hurling scalding tea in Ric’s face, burning him and stopping the call mid-scream.

Now handcuffed to a hospital bed in the basement, Ric’s failed escape has raised red flags — Elizabeth heard his yell before Alexis hung up, followed by her text that the call was an “accident.” With Molly Lansing Davis (Kristen Vaganos) now clued in by Elizabeth, will their suspicions unravel the trio’s 30-day cover-up?

Ric’s Foiled Escape and Ava’s Quick Save

Ric’s bold move — threatening Alexis with the envelope opener to force a confession — nearly blew the lid off their secret.

His scream, heard by Elizabeth, was cut short when Ava’s tea-throwing heroics disabled him, leaving nasty burns and a much bigger mess.

Handcuffed back in the basement, Alexis and Ava think they’ve dodged a bullet, but Elizabeth’s sharp instincts and Molly’s growing worry about her dad’s “digital detox” absence suggest trouble.

Fans wonder if the “accidental call” excuse won’t hold; Elizabeth’s nursing smarts and Molly’s legal mind could lead them to sniff out the truth, which could unravel a myriad of schemes — some of which Ric took part in!

GH Spoilers Say Suspicion is Rising for Molly and Elizabeth

Elizabeth is no stranger to secrets in this city, and Ric’s muffled yell over the phone sets off alarm bells — she knows something is wrong, even if she’s not sure what.

Sharing it with Molly, who was already on edge over Ric’s disappearance, might now spark a full-blown investigation. If they connect the dots to Alexis’ shaky alibi or Kristina’s fragility, it might pull in Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) or Anna Devane (Finola Hughes).

Fans gush on Facebook: “Liz and Molly will crack this!” The trio’s plan to hold Ric for 30 days teeters — will Elizabeth’s gut or Molly’s persistence expose the basement?

A Ticking Clock: Cover-Up or Collapse?

Even if Alexis, Ava, and Kristina weather this month-long hostage situation, Ric’s burns and screams leave a trail.

Ava’s quick thinking saved the moment, but her ruthlessness might push Kristina to crack, especially if Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) gets wind that his little girl is in trouble.

If Elizabeth and Molly dig deeper, they could unravel the pact, risking jail for these three amigos. Fans speculate Ric’s next move — blackmail or another escape — could force a confession.

Will the cover-up hold, or will Elizabeth and Molly blow it open? Stay tuned for more GH news and spoilers to see how this plays out in the week ahead!