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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Portia Confesses Her Affair with Isaiah, Chase is Suspended, Alexis Gets an Anonymous Tip
Just when you think Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) has lost all hope of casting doubt on anyone else who could have motive to shoot Drew (Cameron Mathison) during Willow’s (Katelyn MacMullen) trial, by the end of the Tuesday, December 23 episode of General Hospital she received a very welcome letter.
But before all that, let’s take a look at how both Portia (Brook Kerr) and Chase’s (Josh Swickard) lives have been upended by their confessions on the witness stand earlier. Chase is called to the stand, and Alexis asks him about his previous and current relationship with Willow. He goes to say that when he voiced his concerns about Willow becoming the prime suspect, the PCPD did nothing.
So at that point, he began his own investigation as a private citizen. Chase believes the lack of evidence against Willow, and that there are seven other suspects, is a miscarriage of justice. During cross-examination, ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor) got Chase to admit that his private investigation didn’t uncover any evidence to exonerate Willow, either. Once he stepped down from the witness stand, Dante ordered him to the station.
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Now back at the PCPD interrogation room, Dante and Chase have a major confrontation. Dante claimed that Chase undermined the entire department and told him that he was not worthy of his police badge. Next, Chase fired back that Dante doesn’t deserve to wear one as the acting commissioner either, because he was clearly trying to sway the investigation away from his brother, Michael. He added, “I think that you screwed up Michael’s (Rory Gibson) life once before and got him sent to prison. Now, consciously or not, I think this is your way of making sure that that doesn’t happen again.”
CHASE PAYS THE PRICE
Dante told Chase he is way out of line. Chase apologized, and said Dante should have paused the trial. Dante came back with that they had the footage of Willow outside Drew’s house, and not where she said she was at the time the congressman was shot, which was damning evidence. Now, Dante questions Chase, if he is the person that tampered with the video evidence that somehow disappeared at the start of Willow’s trial. Dante also on Internal Affairs would be questioning him. Finally, Dante suspends Chase from the police force and asks him for his badge. Chase puts it on the table and walks out.
Back at the trial, Portia takes the stand, with Curtis (Donnell Turner), Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) and Trina (Tabyana Ali) in the courtroom. Alexis questions her if she ever tampered with medical records. Portia admits she changed the test results of Heather Webber to send her back to prison, so she would not harm her daughter Trina. She also revealed Drew found out about it and blackmailed her to get Curtis and Aurora Media to say positive things about his election campaign. Quickly, Alexis was able to establish a motive and later that Portia may have had access to Edward’s gun when she visited the late Monica Quartermaine twice a month for medical advice since she is the Chief of Staff of General Hospital.
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However, Alexis’ case against Portia blows up in her face and Portia’s, when Alexis asks where she was during the time Drew was shot. Portia begs Alexis not to do this as tears begin to well up in her eyes. Under oath, Portia admits she was at the Metro Court Hotel in a room with Dr. Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson). With her affair coming to light, Trina walks out of the courtroom and Curtis is angered.
NOTHING LEFT TO HIDE
Outside the courtroom, Portia attempted to apologize to Trina, but Curtis intervened and asked Kai to take his daughter home. Now alone with Portia, he lit into her for all of her continued lies, but all he wants to know is if the baby she is carrying is his or Isaiah’s? She admits she doesn’t know. Curtis is fed up with Portia and walks away from her, leaving her sobbing outside the courtroom sitting next to Ava (Maura West) who tries to console her.
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Meanwhile, back inside the courtroom, Drew is furious with Alexis and since she blew the case and now he could be charged with extortion after Portia’s testimony. In turn, Drew forbids her to spend any time with her granddaughter Scout over the holidays. Later, after Willow and Drew face reporters and leave (the court is in recess till after New Year’s), Alexis receives a letter via a messenger and it’s typed out. It does its job of pointing the finger at Michael Corinthos and Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), where Michael had been at Drew’s house the night he was shot and Tracy saw him there.
Now let us know, does anyone think that letter could be from Martin Grey (Michael E. Knight), who was already pissed at Tracy for her remarks to him at the Metro Court, and having to offer her an apology for forging Monica’s will? Who else would have tipped off Alexis?
Meanwhile, what did you think of Portia’s courtroom confession, and Chase putting his job jeopardy yet again? Is this the end of the line for him as a cop, or will new evidence against Michael and Tracy coming to light, be the end of Dante as the temporary commissioner? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section, but first check out the moment when Chase took to the stand.
And just as a Devil predicted, Portia had an alibi for the night that Drew was shot, but it had a heavy price tag. And now Trina knows she’s been accusing the wrong parent of cheating. It’s too bad Trina probably won’t be speaking to her mother for a while, because at least she could let her know that she doesn’t have to worry about Dragon Chow Drew blackmailing her anymore.
Of course there’s a reason this trial just got a two week postponement, and I doubt it was just because of the Hellidays. I suspect somebody’s going to find out that Trina & Kai were in Drew’s house when he got shot. Not that they actually saw anything, but they’re probably going to spend some time getting grilled by the police anyway.
Well, I think pretty much everyone predicted that Portia would have to confess her affair in order to secure an alibi. You don’t have to be a devil to have predicted that.
They are ruining the character of Dante. He is being an asshat to everyone. I knew his Sonny side would win out. He is the one who should be losing his badge, not Chase!
I beg to differ. Chase has been behaving completely unprofessionally. However, I do agree Dante’s behavior toward Gio has been abysmal and illogical.
I totally agree Addy. Chase’s crusade for Weeping Willow is totally unprofessional, ridiculous and a slap in the face to his wife. I’m glad Dante disciplined him. I also agree Dante’s treatment of Gio is completely over the top and unwarranted. Gio’s maturity is shown by his desire to try to keep the peace with Dante in order to have a relationship with Rocco.
Actually, when Chase was accusing Dante of cutting Michael some slack, because of his guilt over previously helping send Mikey to prison for his completely justified axe-handling of Claudia Zucchini, Dante’s reply to him should have been something like this:
“Yeah, and you’re making excuses for Willow, just like you did for her psychotic twin sister Nelle”
Excellent point, Satan! Chase certainly is a little nut magnet.
Great episode. Brook Kerr really shone.
I think the letter writer is Willow’s alter! I think she doesn’t remember moving Daisy around nor shooting Drew. I think her other personality will come out on the witness stand! She can then get away with it due to mental illness! (: (I just hope they don’t have a dumb ending to this storyline – I only wish whoever shot Drew hadn’t missed and killed him off!!!!!)
I agree Freeman. The shooter was some Willow alter. It’s a good thing that Kevin Collins is back because she is definitely in need of a nice long stay in the psychiatric hospital. But, too bad Willow wasn’t a better shot. That snake Drew has got to go.
Hope you’re right! Love that idea.
The letter was written by whomever it was sneaking around the Q mansion and eavesdropping on Tracy & Michael’s conversation last week. The two most likely suspects there are probably Chase – who lives at the mansion, and is desperate to frame Michael. Or Martin, who was seen at the mansion that same day and might have hung around longer than anybody realized. He would be doing it out of “self preservation” to keep Dragon Chow Drew off his back. And maybe a little bit of spite towards Tracy thrown in.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.
The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.
Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.
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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?
Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.
So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?
Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.
Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.
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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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