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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
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‘General Hospital’s’ Finn Carr Weighs-In on Potential Rocco and Scout Teen Romance

Finn Carr, who delivered powerful performances on General Hospital, when Rocco shot WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and its aftermath, may be headed for his first on-screen love story on the ABC soap opera.
Ever since it was announced that the long-running daytime drama decided to age-up Scout Cain, and in a few recent scenes between Rocco and Scout, it’s clear these two share similar interests and like each other.
Scout is now played by Kayden Brenna Tokarski, who made her GH debut back on July 20 as the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).

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In a newly-released virtual segment with ABC11 North Carolina’s GH virtual insider, Dearon Smith, both Finn Carr and Asher Antonyzyn talked about working on a soap opera, while finishing high school, and teasing what’s ahead for Danny and Rocco. While Finn and Asher couldn’t give too much away, Smith asked Finn Carr if there is something brewing between Scout and Rocco?
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ROCCO AND DANNY?
Carr responded, “That’s an interesting question. Kaden is great to work with, and I love working with her. There definitely is some great stuff coming up that people are going to want to watch. It’s good stuff and really fun.”
Apparently, Danny and Rocco will also find themselves once again in some trouble, but as Finn tells it looks like this time, Danny will take the brunt of it. “We get into a lot of trouble … well, Danny gets into a lot of trouble … but I do a lot though.” Very cryptic indeed!
You can check out the full conversation with Finn and Asher with ABC11 below.
Now, let us know, would you like to see Rocco have a girlfriend, and that it would be Scout? Do you think Finn and Kayden work well together on-screen? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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Laura Wright Signs New Contract with ‘General Hospital’

While there have been plenty of on-screen newcomers in recent weeks on General Hospital, no need to worry about one of its mainstays, with the news from Daytime Emmy winner, Laura Wright, herself. Wright who plays Carly Spencer on the ABC soap opera has revealed on X, that she just re-signed a new deal with the soap opera to remain in Port Charles.
Wright is the fourth actress to play Carly, following in the footsteps of the OG Carly, Sarah Brown, Tamara Brown, and Jennifer Bransford. In fact, Laura left her major role on Guiding Light as Cassie Layne Winslow to take over the role of Bobbie Spencer’s (the late Jackie Zeman) complex daughter in November of 2005. Now almost 21 years later, Laura has made Carly her own and has delivered memorable performance after memorable performance throughout her run.
When a fans commented on X, “Can I just say if you ever leave General Hospital as Carly I will stop watching the show. I honestly have loved you and think that you are the best person to play Carly,” Laura Wright jumped in to the thread and assured her and other GH fans, that she has no plans to go anywhere else.

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LAURA WRIGHT STAYING PUT AT GENERAL HOSPITAL AND FANS ARE HAPPY SHE’S STICKING AROUND
Laura expressed, “I’m not going anywhere, just signed a new contract!!!” Since she made her public statement, many GH fans were thrilled with the news with comments such as: “I would’ve been devastated if you weren’t sticking around. You’ve truly made Carly your own after so many years, ” and “Happy to hear this, I always enjoy #GH more when Carly is on,” plus “So glad you’re sticking around as Carly. Love Carly and can’t wait for more #Caradine and #Jarly”
One fans hopes Laura will be on for years to come a la Jane Elliot’s tenure as Tracy Quartermaine saying, “Awesome. It’s so fun getting to see the full life of a character. Hope you stick around for many more years. I think Carly will be a hoot in her Tracy Quartermaine era.”
Laura Wright’s road to General Hospital started back on ABC’s Loving when she first played Allison “Ally” Rescott on Loving (1991 to 1995) and then its spinoff The City (1995 to 1997). She later joined Guiding Light as Cassie, who was revealed to be the sister of Reva Shayne played by Kim Zimmer. She played the part from 1997-2005. From then on its been all GH scoring a Lead Actress Daytime Emmy win in 2011, along with eight total nominations throughout her daytime career.
Currently, Carly is involved in a romance with Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart), but it’s on shaky ground with Anna Devane back in the picture not so happy to see the two canoodling, and Carly having been warned by Sonny that Valentin is not trustworthy.
However, after seeing Laura’s post that she has signed on to stay at GH, James Patrick Stuart commented on X reacted by stating, “Phew!”
So, happy to hear Laura has re-signed with General Hospital and will continue her role as Carly Spencer? Let us know via the comment section below.
I’m not going anywhere ❤️❤️ just signed a new contract !!! ✨✨ https://t.co/GfTSt53xFQ
— Laura Wright (@lldubs) August 8, 2026
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Willow Feels The Effects of Jacinda’s Drugs; Josslyn Find Out She’s CEO of Jasper Jacks Enterprises

On the Friday, August 7, episode of General Hospital, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) unknowingly has put her children Amelia and Wiley in danger, Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ava (Maura West) appear to be in collusion against Sonny, and Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) get off to a rocky start (which as you know in soaps could be a love match down the line!).
Here’s what went down as most of the action took place at the Metro Court pool area: First, Josslyn meets with Hudson, who reveals himself to be none other than the VP of Operations for JJE (Jasper Jacks Enterprises). Hudson tells Josslyn he was sent to Port Charles from Australia, while her dad was sailing around the world as he had named her the new CEO of his company.
Josslyn immediately puts her foot down and tells Hudson she is not accepting the position. He asks, why? She informs him that she works as a WSB agent. Hudson seems stunned and his interest is piqued.

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HUDSON DOESN’T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF JOSSLYN
In turn, they get into a tiff, where Hudson is annoyed that he flew all the way around the world and wasted his time. Meanwhile, Josslyn is annoyed that her father didn’t even bother to ask her if she wanted to run the company. In the end, Josslyn tells Hudson to get her a list of qualified candidates, one of which she can sign the company over to. She then storms off.
However, Hudson spots Ava Jerome, whom he knows was speaking with Ethan in Norway, and who knows about Ethan’s involvement with baby Phoebe. Ava is busy talking with Drew on how they mutual disdain of Sonny, and it should be the driving force for them to work together to take him down. Ava wants no more threats over her head of having Avery taken away from her by her father. Drew is all ears!
Michael (Rory Gibson) meets up at the pool with Jacinda. She shows him the restraining order that Willow got from the courts against her to stay away from the children. Michael promises to get his lawyers to fight it.
However, Michael knows something is up when Jacinda said, “Willow is about to make a public mistake,” hoping that pills she put in Willow’s iced coffee have begun to spin the congresswoman out of control. Michael demanded to know what Jacinda had done to Willow.

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WILLOW’S ABOUT TO GO FOR A DANGEROUS DRIVE
Elsewhere at Nina’s, Willow got a surprise when Amelia and Wiley showed up. Now, she will have them for the afternoon and decides they are going to have fun day. After a slight scare when Wiley picked up her iced coffee, Willow told her son to put down the drink because it has caffeine in it. However, then Willow began to drink it herself unaware that Jacinda spiked it with drugs.
In the final moments of the episode, Willow’s behavior changes as she is now over-excited about taking the kids to the arcade. A drugged Willow grabs her car keys, and she and Amelia and Wiley head out to the car. We fade to black.
So, did you feel on-screen chemistry between Hudson and Josslyn? Do you like Drew and Ava teaming up? Do you think Willow gets into a car accident with Amelia and Wiley in the car, which in turn, will kick Jacinda to the curb with Michael? Share your thoughts on what happens next and more in the comment section below. But first for some clues, take a look at the General Hospital preview that aired for Monday’s August 10th episode during the closing of today’s GH.
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