General Hospital Spoilers: Ric Demands Another Shot At Love With Liz For Dropping His Blackmail Scheme?

General Hospital spoilers gush that Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) holds a dangerous card, using his knowledge of Kristina Corinthos Davis’ (Kate Mansi) attempt to kill Ava Jerome (Maura West) — which caused a near-fatal crash for him and Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst) — as leverage in a blackmail scheme tied to Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn).

With Elizabeth still buried in her feelings over Lucky Spencer (Jonathan Jackson) leaving her behind for greater adventures, despite his heartfelt proposal last week, Ric’s lingering feelings for his ex-wife could lead to a shocking ultimatum: another chance at their past romance in exchange for dropping his blackmail.

Will Ric exploit Elizabeth’s vulnerability to rekindle their love, or will she stand firm, risking Kristina’s exposure and Alexis’ downfall?

Ric’s Blackmail Tightens Its Grip

Ric’s scheme — pressuring Alexis to protect Kristina while aligning with Ava — gives him power, but his soft spot for Elizabeth complicates his motives.

Knowing Kristina’s crime implicates Elizabeth as a witness, Ric might confront her — offering to bury the evidence if she gives their relationship a shot. Any ounce of charm he has left could clash horribly here with his ruthless tactics, leaving Elizabeth disgusted and torn.

If Ric pushes this deal, will she consider it to shield Kristina and Alexis, or reject him, knowing his history of manipulation?

Elizabeth’s Heart Fights Back Against Her Principles

Elizabeth’s loneliness is deepened by Lucky’s exit and has left her rather vulnerable, but her resolve to avoid past mistakes — like her fraught history with Ric — holds strong. She has been clear since his return to Port Charles that there will never be a relationship between them again.

But a romantic overture tied to blackmail could stir old feelings, though it’ll also repulse her, especially after Ric’s recent schemes.

If she wavers, we can rest assured that everyone from her friends to frenemies like Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) might urge her to stay wary. Will Elizabeth risk her heart for Kristina’s safety, or call Ric’s bluff, daring him to expose the truth?

A Deal With Dire Consequences

If Ric demands love for leniency, the fallout could reshape his barely-there friendship with Elizabeth. Her agreeing might save Kristina but trap her in a toxic dynamic, and we have to wonder why she would go out on that limb for the Davis girls.

If she refuses, Ric could escalate, endangering Alexis and Kristina, but is that really Elizabeth’s problem to begin with? Aren’t both Kristina and Alexis now guilty of crimes?

Will Ric’s ultimatum for another shot with Elizabeth in exchange for dropping his blackmail succeed, or will her defiance unravel his scheme and ignite a war?