General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Maxie Wakes Up Says, ‘James Malcolm West, You Are Not Going Skating Without a Helmet’
The February 12 episode of General Hospital marked the highly-anticipated on-screen return of Kirsten Storms in her signature role of Maxie Jones. So, how did the GH writers wake her up out of her coma? Find out below! In addition, Curtis (Donnell Turner) was revealed to be the bio-dad of Portia’s (Brook Kerr) baby, much to the disappointment of Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson), and apparently Portia too, and Nathan (Ryan Paevey) and Lulu’s (Alexa Havins Bruening) vow to not allow themselves to get close again went out the window.
First, in the coma clinic in Boston, Felicia (Kristina Wagner), James (Gary James Fuller) and Georgie (Lily Fisher) had their weekly visit with Maxie, only this time, Kirsten Storms is seen lying comatose in the bed. As is their ritual, each of Maxie’s loved ones gets to sit and talk alone with her by her bedside for a few moments, so James went in first.
In a very touching moment played to perfection by Gary James Fuller, James tells his mom that when a classmate of his asked him to be her Valentine, he told Maxie he told her ‘no,’ because his mom is his valentine. He also adds, he wants her to wake up so she could watch him play hockey. When it was Georgie’s turn, she was so emotional and overcome that she begged her mother to wake up.

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BACK TO LIFE
Later, outside in the clinic hallway adjacent to Maxie’s room, Felicia, James and Georgie are getting ready to head back to Port Charles when James and Georgie have a disagreement on whether to stop at the bookstore or an ice rink on the way to the airport. Suddenly, James jaw drops as he’s hears Maxie’s voice as she appears standing at her clinic room door saying, “James Malcolm West, you are not going skating without a helmet.”

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PATERNITY PICKLE
Back at General Hospital, Portia reveals that Curtis is the father of her unborn child, as an upset Isaiah leaves the two to discuss what to do now. Trina (Tabyana Ali) leaves as well. Portia asks Curtis where do they go from here. Curtis strongly suggests a 50/50 custody split and to be good parents for their child and not fight with each other. Portia agrees.
Next, Portia runs into Isaiah in the men’s locker room at the hospital (as one does). She admits she was hoping that the baby she is carrying was his. He says he feels the same but promises to love her baby no matter what.
Portia and Isaiah recommit to each other, sharing that she and Curtis will raise their baby together but have separate lives, and she is certain, that Curtis’ relationship with Jordan will fall apart, just like it did previously. At the same time, Curtis went to see Jordan (Tanisha Harper) and told her the baby news update, and after his divorce from Portia, they will have joint custody of their child, but that he and Jordan can be together.

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CAN’T KEEP MY EYES OFF OF YOU
Meanwhile, as Maxie wakes up, Nathan shows up at Lulu’s. He says he needs help for James, in that, his son, needs to bring something to class for Valentine’s Day. Lulu whips something up. The two discuss how Laura and Nina told them to follow their hearts as the two cannot deny their attraction for each other.
So, what did you think of how Maxie woke up? Did you enjoy the performance of Gary James Fuller? Were you rooting for Curtis or Isaiah to be the father of Portia’s baby? And, are you annoyed with Lulu and Nathan, or on board for their romance? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
OK we all know that Maxie’s trip to veggieland was a relatively short one, by GH standards. But she immediately wakes up, jumps out of bed and yells at her kid to wear a helmet?
That’s one HELL of a recovery. Not even the momentary “rubber legs” we saw when Lulu woke up.
My thoughts exactly Satan. I’m surprised Felicia didn’t faint. I would have.
Satan, I wake up everyday with “rubbery legs,” and I’m not even in a coma!
Or so I’ve been told…
Ha ha ha! Jane’s, I know what you mean all too well.
Sorry for the muddling of your name,James. Apparently my fingers are rubbery too.
Could Maxie’s awakening been staged better, certainly, but at least we didn’t have to see Kirsten lying unconscious for weeks while those around her prayed for Maxie’s recovery. Look out “Nathan” – Maxie is going to want answers about where you’ve been.
Maxie should have just opened her. Eyes not jumped out of bed and ran to the door
I’m thinking it’s Maxie dreaming, but she will wake up in today’s episode
Nevermind 🙂
I am so happy Maxie woke up! Also wish Isaiah was the baby’s father
I am too. I was hoping Isaiah was the Dad. Portia is being blamed for breaking up the marriage but in reality Curtis couldn’t stay away from his ex. I’m glad Portia has Isaiah.
Oh me too. I never lied Portia until she became romantically involved with Isaiah. They’re kind of sweet together. Conversely, I always liked Jordan until she got back together with Curtis. So I see it as a Curtis problem. Don’t like the guy(the character, not the actor). And now he will continue to be enmeshed in both aforementioned women’s lives.
Maxie’s waking up was perfect!!
I hope Maxie stays with my guy Spinelli.
I do, too!
How many people are in a coma for that long and can get up out the bed and walk across the floor? So glad Curtis is the father.
Me too!
Maxi walking out the door after comma was the most stupid thing I’ve ever seen. Soo many reasons why that can’t happen, come on!!!! Do you want us to watch????
Lulu and Nathan a no no
Don’t belong together at all! I don’t care how Maxie woke up as long as she did! Fabulous Maxie, we love you
Maxie and Nathan cannot hook up!! that would be sooo disrespectful to Dante and Maxie!!. DO NOT DO THAT!!. Let Lulu have a moment of consciousness, where she realizes she needs to be loyal to her best friend and not follow some whim feelings for Nathan.. NOT COOL!! Let Dante & Lulu hookup before you connect Nathan & Lulu
So wrong Nathan and lulu I’m glad the baby is Curtis’s can’t stand Portia
I definitely was hoping Isaiah was the father of Portia’s baby…I’ve lost respect for Curtis getting involved with Jordan again…Portia deserves a one woman man n she n Isaiah really look well together…I agree with Portia Jordan n Curtis’ relationship will eventually implode….
I’m very anoyed with the lulu and Nathan getting together.
Sick of Portia and Isaiah. Glad maxi is back yay
Yes bring back Spencer
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Josslyn Gets a Visitor in Obrecht, Chase Makes A High-Profile Arrest … But Who is it?
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, after Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) chloroformed Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati), she winds up thrown into the secret room at Wydemere with Josslyn Jacks. Now, both Obrecht and Joss are under the thumb of Cullum and Sidwell (Carlo Rota) for different reasons.
However, what will Cassius (Ryan Paevey) think of the news that his mother is being forced to finish Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) work on Faison’s final project? Cassius gets very alarmed when Sidwell informs him in the Monday, June 8 “Next on General Hospital” video teaser, that, “Locating Britt is no longer a priority.”
Meanwhile, Portia’s (Brook Kerr) baby shower is here, which could wind up in an all out war between Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) and Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner). While Curtis is lawyering up with someone, Portia wants Isaiah to “just hold off for now.” Is she referring to him suing Curtis for destroying his ability to operate after injury his hand, or to stay away from the baby shower?

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KRISTINA’S PLANS
Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi) pays a visit to Lucas Jones (Van Hansis). It appears she drops the news of her decision to leave Port Charles to attend medical school at UCLA, which paves the way for Kate Mansi’s upcoming exit. When talking with Lucas she says, “A lot of people are going to be surprised by this.“ Is it that she wants to become a doctor, or is something else also going on?
By week’s end Chase (Josh Swickard) is going to make a major arrest! Who gets hand-cuffed and taken to the PCPD? Is it Sidwell, who Lucas was trying to set-up or someone else? Stay tuned.
Now below, check out the official GH spoilers for the week of June 8-12.
MONDAY, JUNE 8
Laura relishes her victory. Jossyn’s days may be numbered. Kristina issues a request. Curtis seeks Alexis’ help. Kai worries about Trina.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
“Nathan” makes a major confession. Portia’s baby shower is a tense affair. Sidwell is on the warpath. Willow is blindsided. Brook Lynn issues an apology.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
Carly takes action. Trina makes a bold decision. Dante gets bad news. Willow receives a tempting offer. Curtis and Portia clash.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
Valentin cautions Carly. Ava has a guilty conscience. Sonny is taken by surprise. Nina checks in on “Nathan.” Cody scores points with Molly. Danny and Charlotte make a plan.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
Ethan weighs his options. Tracy has harsh words for Willow. Brook Lynn seeks Sonny’s aid. Chase makes a high-profile arrest. Alexis is persuasive.
You can check out the General Hospital preview video for the Monday, June 8 episode below.
Now weigh-in: Will Josslyn and Obrecht work together to escape Wyndemere? Who is Chase going to arrest? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Cullum Kidnaps Obrecht as Britt’s Replacement to Finish Faison’s Final Project
WSB director Ross Cullum is truly as despicable villain as they come, and played with steely intensity by Andrew Hawkes. For the double agents latest crime, you need to look no further than the Friday, June 5 cliffhanger of General Hospital, where in the episode’s final moments he sneaks up on an unassuming Dr. Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) after hiding in the back seat of her car.
Next, he chloroforms her with his intent clear. He plans on forcing her to finish the last leg of Faison’s final project at Wyndemere, since her daughter Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) left town with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) in tow to get away from Cullum!
In what led to the kidnapping, Cullum had a terse conversation with his business associate and co-conspirator on the project, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). It is Sidwell who is preoccupied with wanting to bring Marco’s killer to justice (not knowing it’s the man right in front of him!). Sidwell told Cullum if bringing Marco’s killer to justice wasn’t a priority for the WSB director, then why should protecting Cullum be a priority for him?
SIDWELL VS. CULLUM
The two finally put aside their differences as they have to complete Faison’s final project for it will be highly lucrative for them, useful for their mutual gains, and groundbreaking. In order to do that they need a great mind with a scientific background to finish it up and get them to the finish line since Britt as disappeared.
Later, outside of “General Hospital,” Obrecht is headed back to her car after searching Britt’s office for any clues as to the whereabouts of her daughter. But when she got in the car to drive away, that’s when the aforementioned Cullum strikes!

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BROOK LYNN GETS ADVICE FROM A FORMER ADULTERESS
In other key developments, after Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) keeps inserting herself into Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) life, all with the seeming pretense to pay back Chase for helping her clear her name at the trial, and standing by her, she brings good news in person about baby Phoebe’s adoption to Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) law office to Chase. Once Brook Lynn heard Chase was on her away over with paperwork, she decided to hightail it out of there for an “emergency” appointment for Deception.
As we come to find out, Brook Lynn meets up with Lucy (Lynn Herring) at the Metro Court pool, She then proceeds to inform Lucy about Willow sniffing around he husband. Lucy says she knows a thing or two about being an adulteress. Brook Lynn wants Lucy to help her send a clear message to Willow to stay away from her husband, or else!
Now below, check out the scenes before Obrecht was kidnapped where she visited Willow, Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) and suspects Willow is up to no good.
Then let us know, with Lucy taking Brook Lynn under her wing, what plot do you think the two will come up with against Willow? What do you think will happen to Obrecht? With Lucas also at Wyndemere trying to bait Sidwell into an attempted murder charge, will he winds up thrown in the secret room with Josslyn? Share your thoughts and theories on the latest GH via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
2026 SDSA TV Award Nominations: All Five Daytime Dramas Score in Best Achievement in Set Decoration
The Set Decorators Society of America has revealed its nominations for 2025-26 SDSA Awards for Television, which recognizes the work of the set decoration and production designers in primetime, streaming and daytime series.
This year, all five soap operas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless all received nominations in the Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Daytime Series category.
In its official SDSA rule book, to qualify for the category of a Daytime Series, which includes daytime dramas, daytime talk shows, daytime game shows, and daytime children’s programming, all episodes must air before 6:00pm and must have a credited Set Decorator. For daytime dramas, the content must contain multiple plotlines that are carried over from episode to episode.

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WHICH EPISODES CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPETITION?
The eligibility year for episodes runs June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Founded in 1993, the SDSA is an international nonprofit professional association dedicated to promoting excellence and preserving the legacy of the art of set decoration in motion pictures and television.
Several popular primetime and streaming titles that have wrapped their final seasons also received nods including Euphoria, Stranger Things, Hacks, Outlander, and The Boys. Popular titles such as Bridgerton.
Take a look below at the nominated scenic design teams from your favorite soaps:
Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Daytime Series
Beyond The Gates: Set Decoration by Cynthia Slagter with Production Design by Bruton Jones
The Bold and the Beautiful: Set Decoration by Prim Rosales, Beth Wooke, Prerna Chawla, Charlotte Garnell, Chelsea Mondelli, Michelle Hall, & Linda Louise Sheets with Production Design by Lou A. Trabbie III
Days of Our Lives: Set Decoration by Adele Caine & Sarah Holmes with Production Design by Tom Early & Dan Olexiewicz
General Hospital: Set Decoration by Jennifer Elliot with Production Design by Andrew Evashchen
The Young and the Restless: Set Decoration by Jennifer Haybach, Justine Mercado, Maria Dirolf, & Monica Lowe with Production Design by David Hoffmann
So, which soap opera from the calendar year of basically June of 2025 to a week ago in 2026, do you think has had the best looking sets? Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, or The Young and the Restless? Make you pick and drop it in the comment section below.
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