You guys remember how they seemed to be on the same wavelength for a hot minute there? They’d both come to terms with the tragic truth about their loss – that while Kristina played a part in what happened, she wasn’t the one who ultimately caused their baby’s death. When they united in placing the blame on Ava, it felt like maybe, just maybe, they were finally back in sync. (But we all know how long that usually lasts in Port Charles, right?)

TJ’s Emotional Turmoil

Enter Ric Lansing and his latest questionable legal move – defending Heather Webber, of all people! And wouldn’t you know it? This is exactly the match TJ needed to light the fuse that’s been slowly burning. Can we talk about how raw he’s been lately? The poor guy is literally wearing his heart on his sleeve, and who can blame him? He’s been dealing with this crushing grief while feeling like he’s going through it alone, which… ouch.

Let’s be real for a second – Molly would probably be the first to admit she hasn’t exactly been Partner of the Year material lately. I mean, losing a child? That’s the kind of pain that can break even the strongest couples. TJ thought they’d face this together (isn’t that what domestic partnership is all about?), but instead, he’s been feeling like he’s swimming in the deep end all by himself.

The Savoy Showdown

And then there’s that disaster of a date night at The Savoy… You could practically cut the tension with a knife! When things got awkward about Ric, Molly didn’t just step back – she practically sprinted for the exit. Anyone else getting major red flags here?

Here’s where it gets complicated, though. Molly stood up for her dad – which, let’s face it, is totally on-brand for her. But TJ? He took it as another sign that they’re not on the same team anymore. Is he being fair? Maybe not. Is his reaction colored by his anger toward Ric? Probably. But when you’re hurting as badly as TJ is right now, everything feels like a personal attack.

Beyond Heather’s Case

The kicker in all this? The Heather Webber situation is just the tip of the iceberg. Sure, TJ’s furious about Ric representing Ava, and he thought Molly would back him up on this. But Molly’s always been more… what’s the word… compartmentalized about these things? She can be mad at her dad about one thing without condemning everything he does. TJ, though? He’s seeing it as black and white, and Molly’s shades of gray approach is just driving them further apart.

What’s Next for TJ and Molly?

So here’s the million-dollar question, GH fans: Are we watching the slow unraveling of Port Charles’s most stable couple? Is TJ’s need for total agreement going to be the thing that finally breaks them? Or is this just another bump in the road that they’ll eventually overcome?