Special Agent John Cates and Ava Jerome are fictional characters and ex-lovers-turned enemies on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital.
Background[]
Antonio Sabato, Jr. first appeared as Jagger Cates from 1992-95 and in 2008 on NS. Adam J. Harrington took over the role from February 2, 2024 until August 30, 2024.
Maura West has portrayed Ava Jerome since the character's debut on May 8, 2013.
Storylines[]
John Cates and Ava Jerome first became allies due to their mutual hatred of Sonny Corinthos, his skirting of the law, and always getting away with it.