Valentin’s world crumbles as he’s carted off to Steinmauer, leaving Charlotte behind. Meanwhile, Jason lays down the law for Carly, Ava pulls strings like a pro, and Nina’s caught with her hands in Drew’s metaphorical cookie jar. If you thought GH was dramatic before, buckle up because this full episode recap is bringing the heat.
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| Valentin says goodbye to Charlotte | GH, ABC |
Brad’s Blackmail Bombshell
Over at the hospital, Lucas spills to Liz that Brad’s been blackmailing Portia. Yes, that Brad—the one who always seems to have a scheme up his sleeve. And the reason? A pathetic attempt to wriggle his way back into Lucas’ good graces. Liz, the queen of seeing through nonsense, wants to neutralize him ASAP, but Lucas is feeling guilty. The real question, though, is what dirt Brad even has on Portia. Liz pieces together that Portia was meeting with Ric Lansing, and that sets off all kinds of red flags. If she’s tangled up in something this shady, it must be serious.
Ava’s Got a Plan—Of Course She Does
Portia’s drowning in stress, thanks to Drew breathing down her neck. She’s hoping that her little press conference will buy her some time, but Ava—who is ten steps ahead as usual—wants to know what she’ll do when that doesn’t work. Portia’s considering digging into Drew’s medical records, but Ava reminds her that’s a one-way ticket to a legal disaster. Instead, Ava suggests she needs a secret weapon: a powerful ally who can take Drew down without getting her hands dirty. Ava’s playing chess while the rest of Port Charles is playing tic-tac-toe.
Jason Puts Carly on Notice
Over at the hospital, Jason tells Carly to keep Jack Brennan at arm’s length—unless she wants her life to go up in flames. Carly, naturally, isn’t about to let Jason boss her around. She hits him with a reality check: He doesn’t like Jack because Jack’s world isn’t his world. Jason warns her that this isn’t just another mobster game—Jack is WSB-level dangerous. But Carly, being Carly, reminds him that no matter how many times she’s made bad decisions, Jason has always had her back. She dares him to stop now. Jason delivers one final warning: If she stays tied to Jack, she’s not just putting herself at risk—she’s putting her kids in danger, too. And if anything happens to her? Jason will make sure Brennan pays. Carly is left speechless, which, let’s be real, never happens.
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| Jason | GH |
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| Carly | GH |
Nina’s Sneaky Stunt Backfires
Drew catches Nina snooping in his safe, and let’s just say she does a terrible job playing innocent. Drew doesn’t buy her excuses about “protecting Willow and the kids.” Instead, he calls her out for what this really is: jealousy. Nina insists it’s all about her family, but Drew doesn’t believe a word. Just when things couldn’t get worse for Nina, Willow walks in and demands to know what’s going on. Drew fesses up immediately—because unlike some people, he doesn’t lie. Willow sees right through her mother’s manipulation and tells her enough is enough. Nina tries one last time to play the concerned mother, but Willow isn’t having it. Nina leaves, defeated, and Drew reassures Willow that Michael doesn’t have the power to take the kids from her. Willow wants to believe him—but Michael is still a Quartermaine, and that means trouble.
Ava Rounds Up Her Troops
Ava’s got a mission: taking down Drew. So, she pulls Nina and Portia together and lays it out—if they want to take him down, they’ll have to work together. Portia, who’s clearly over Drew’s antics, is in. Nina, desperate to claw back some control in her life, is also game. Ava knows they have no plan yet, but that’s just a minor detail. With the three of them working together, Drew won’t know what hit him.
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| Nina, Ava & Portia | GH |
Valentin’s Last Goodbye—For Now
Over at the PCPD, Valentin is having a rough day. Facing life in Steinmauer, he turns to Alexis and asks her to ensure Charlotte is financially secure. Alexis reminds him that legally, she has to prioritize Ace’s inheritance, but she promises Charlotte will have all the love and support she needs. Valentin knows he messed up, but at least he got Charlotte back home.
Charlotte, being her father’s daughter, sneaks into the station to see him. Lulu, hot on her trail, arrives and finds out that Anna is trying to arrange a final visit between father and daughter. Lulu is skeptical—Anna clearly wants this just as much as Valentin does—but ultimately, she agrees.
When Charlotte finally sees Valentin, she runs into his arms, and let’s just say it’s a moment. He thanks Lulu, and then Brennan swoops in like the grim reaper to haul him off. Before he leaves, Valentin looks back at his daughter and tells her he loves her. Lulu promises to take care of Charlotte. And as he’s led away in chains, Valentin makes one final promise: “Till next time.”
Brennan Pushes Joss to the Limit
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| Joss takes a lie detector test with Vaughan | GH |
Meanwhile, over at the WSB, Brennan is testing Joss—literally. During her lie detector test, she’s asked about her feelings toward Sonny and the person responsible for Morgan’s death. When the questioning hits too close to home, her heart rate spikes, but she eventually pulls herself together. Brennan’s impressed but makes it clear that she’ll need to master the art of deception if she wants to succeed. Then, he drops a bomb: Carly has been poisoned. Oh, but she’s fine now, thanks to an antidote. Joss wants to see her, but Brennan makes it clear—if she leaves, she’s done with the program.
Joss holds her ground, proving she’s got nerves of steel. Brennan watches as she suits up, but there’s one small problem—her ankle is swollen. That doesn’t stop Vaughan from pushing her even harder in training, taunting her about how the WSB sees and hears everything. He dares her to walk away and save her mother, but Joss doesn’t take the bait. She’s in this for the long haul.
Final Curtain Call
Back at the PCPD, Charlotte finally gets her moment with her father before he’s shipped off. Valentin makes sure she knows she’s loved, and Lulu reassures him she’ll take care of their daughter. And just like that, Valentin is gone—leaving behind a daughter, a mother, and a whole lot of unfinished business.
That’s it for today’s General Hospital full episode recap—but you already know this drama is far from over. Check back tomorrow for another Soap Opera Reviews breakdown.
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