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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Willow Takes the Stand and Drew’s Shooter is Revealed (Recap)
The Thursday, January 8 episode of General Hospital has had social media abuzz since it aired throughout the day in different parts of the country, since viewers learned who actually shot Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison)! However, before that happened, Drew’s testimony, which showed his outrage and venom towards Michael (Rory Gibson), the Quartermaines and everyone else, left Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) no choice but to put Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) on the stand at her own trial to try to mitigate the damage done by her husband.
At the same time, Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) have got Gio (Giovanni Mazza) spending time with Wiley (Viron Weaver) over the Quartermaines to try to unravel the mystery of the ringtone they heard the night Drew was shot. They want to see if it proves that Michael shot Drew, but boy, where they in for a shocker!
At his insistence, Alexis puts Drew on the stand, where he says that his wife had been falsely accused of shooting him. During his testimony, Drew shared that he’d been attacked by his brother, Jason, at Michael’s request. When ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor) objected to Alexis trying to enter a file of Jason’s crimes in to the record, the judge ordered Drew’s comments towards Jason stricken from the record.
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DREW’S VENOM
Later, Drew testified that Michael assaulted him at the Metro Court Hotel. That prompted, Turner to flash back to when she hid at Sonny’s house when Drew showed up trying to blackmail him. When it was time for Justine’s cross-examination, she first brought to light Michael’s corporate takeover of Aurora Media after Willow and Drew’s affair was revealed which angered Drew. She then asked if it was true that Judge Heran had cited his and Willow’s relationship as the reason she lost custody of her children. Drew was completely becoming unhinged on the stand.
Willow was in for another shock, when ADA Turner presented the judge with a wire transfer receipt for $1 million made out to Judge Heran, dated the same day of the custody ruling, that was found in Drew’s safe the night of his shooting. Drew railed that it was planted by Michael and claimed the receipt was a fake. Suddenly, Drew lashed out that nothing he ever did was ever good enough, while Michael was the Quartermaine family golden boy who got everything, who has now turned into a homicidal maniac because Drew took his wife. He looks at Michael who is seated in the courtroom, “You are gonna rot in prison. And my wife and I are going to take our kids back home where they belong!”
RINGTONES
After Drew’s outburst, the judge called a brief recess. As Michael was exiting into the lobby outside the courtroom with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Kristina (Kate Mansi), they were chatting about Drew. Then, Michael got a call from Wiley, overheard by Trina and Kai who were also seated outside the courtroom on a bench. The ringtone was not “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” but it was Wiley’s voice saying, “Daddy, it’s Wiley. Pick up.” After Michael finished his call with his son, Kristina commented on the ringtone. Michael explained he got it while he was recovering from his burns in Germany. It’s at that moment that Trina and Kai realize that Michael must not be the shooter.
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Back in the courtroom, Alexis says Willow has to testify in her own defense, after Drew’s uncorked testimony. When Willow takes the stand, she makes sure she is referred to as Mrs Cain. She explains how he saved her life by finding her Aunt Liesl in time to be a bone marrow match because she could have died of leukemia. She also testified that, following Drew’s affair with Nina (Cynthia Watros), coming to light, she went back to Drew because she never doubted he loved her. Alexis has one final question for Willow, “Does she believe she was on trial as a direct result of Michael’s premeditated actions?” Willow answers,“Yes. This is what Michael wanted.”
Now it was DA Turner’s time to cross-exam Willow. First, she went over Judge Heran’s custody ruling that Willow had prioritized her relationship with Drew to the detriment of her children. Willow says that she does not blame Drew for losing custody.Justine then presented a photograph of the gun used in the shooting, and asked Willow if she had ever touched this firearm.
WILLOW’S FLASHBACKS
Next, Willow has a flashback of taking the gun out of the locked safe at the Quartermaines while wearing gloves! As she held the gun, she was in tears. Back on the stand, Willow denies having ever touched that gun. Turner went over Willow’s whereabouts the night of Drew’s shooting where she says she drove around upset and aimless, but she never went to Drew’s.
In actuality, after learning Judge Heran was killed, we see a flashback of Willow upset in the GH elevator and crying. She is next seen unraveling, and taking the gun out of the glove compartment of her car. Turner questions Willow if her life has improved with Drew in it. Willow says it’s been complicated, but Drew was the only person she trusted with her children and would do anything to keep her family together. At that moment, Turner asks Willow what she would do for her children. Willow has a flash back to shooting Drew twice in the back with anger and disdain all over her face. She replies in the present, she would so “anything” for Wiley and Amelia.
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After Willow’s testimony, Alexis told Drew that his wife may have just saved the case to get her exonerated by the jury. Now as everyone is leaving the courtroom, Kai and Trina are still outside in the hallway of the courthouse. Suddenly, Willow’s phone rings and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” plays as its ringtone. An overjoyed Willow is thrilled to hear her son Wiley’s voice. Kai and Trina are stunned and realize what this means … Willow shot Drew!
So, what did you think of the episode and how it was crafted so we the audience knew it was Willow that shot Drew? Do you think Willow will get away with it? Will Michael end up behind bars? Can Trina and Kai save the day? Share your thoughts and theories after today’s major reveal on General Hospital via the comment section. But first, watch Drew completely lose his cool on the witness stand below.
What a powerful episode! It was Willow all along. Since she had flashbacks in court, that might rule out the DID theory, unless that personality is the one currently in command.
Many forget that Willow Tait Chase Corinthos Cain was originally Callie Miller who grew up in the Dawn of Day cult. Not much of a surprise that she had it in her to kill.
Cameron, Rory, and Nazneen were top notch.
Now that it’s been revealed, we can put to rest crazy concepts that Scout shot her dad, or a deathbed Monica made it across town to do the deed, or that Sam was back from the dead just to shoot Drew.
And what do you know, the much maligned PCPD actually got it right this time!
OG Steve, as always, you are correct on all your thoughts and views.. I’ve not posted for a while, but still read yours, Satan’s, and Harry’s with great interest.
Thanks GH fan. Just yesterday, I was actually wondering where you’ve been. Good to hear from you!
A “Michael” slammed me hard with a negative comment, attached me on a personal level.. was happy to read Mr. Fairman’s recent comment for everyone to be more kind and keep comment to the shows. So hoping for the best going forward.
There you are! I was wanting to ask about your whereabouts but the news has been so grim and dark as of late, I was too trepidatious to do so. Glad you’re here and that you’re okay, GH fan.
Aw thanks Harry. I am up in Winnipeg, and will never lose my love of GH, and my buddies I’ve come to know thru our posts and shared love of GH.
Glad that you’re back and you’re okay!
Yes, at last and it better be the ending of this drawn out soap opera storyline.
It’s not the end they’re going to drag it out a little more I don’t think it was Willow actually maybe but doubtful that was closed everything up to it soon got to drag it out a while if you look at the picture they showed looks a lot like Willow but it also looks a lot like Christine
I’m thinking Dex is going to show up and save the day for Joss’s brother. He’s going to show up as a blossom in the middle of Carly’s kitchen moss plant and tell Joss,” I love you. You need to know that Willow shot Drew, not Michael. Twinkle, twinkle, little star.”
Ok…………..
Oh dear Lord.
Love your comment. I posted a comment on another Michael Fairman blog that I thought this episode was a wonderful mediation between writing, directing and acting. Am I the only one who was laughing my butt off watching Drew testify? ( excuse the vulgar visual). Drew’s hysteria caused his voice to reach a pitched crescendo, and his eyes popped out with a cartoon-like effect. Contrast that with Michael’s cool and somewhat bemused demeanor and you have a well directed soapy court room scene. I really enjoyed it.
Laughing your butt off is considered vulgar?
Drew was melting down so hard on the stand you would have thought he was already inside of a dragon’s digestive system. And the poor fool still has no clue that he’s defending the one who actually shot him (and somehow aimed so badly, despite her medical training)
And I was roaring with ribald laughter! SO good!
I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It had to be crazy as a loon, weeping Willow all along. What we don’t know yet is was it an alternate personality that did the deed or was it her simmering rage and disgust with Drew that lead to her pumping two bullet into him? Which ever it was, she’s a lousy shot. At that close range, Drew should be pushing up daisies.
I hope Trina and Kai head straight to the DA. No more keeping the secret of their being in the house when Drew was shot. They are witnesses and must come forward immediately.
Alexis is going to argue that that ringtone thousands of people have that ringtone so that’s not going to set it in stone for willow to be found guilty over that besides I’m pretty sure Michael had Wiley’s phone blocked at the time of the murder she blocked from Willow anyway Carly could have that ringtone for a while Christine can have that ringtone for Riley Sunny can have that ringtone for Wiley I can go on with more people that could have that ringtone just for Riley not to mention all the people out there in the world that are using it
Yeah but they can determine the exact time that Willow received a call from
Wiley. And Willow is the only one who has “ Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” as her ring tone for Wiley
“Who Shot J.R.?” circa 2025. I’m glad that it was Willow. Let’s see how Trina and Kai prove it before final statements.
I was jumping up and down with JOY, Willow being the shooter was the only logical choice imo. It makes total sense. It isn’t clear that those were Willow’s memories, perhaps she doesn’t remember due to DID, and those were just showing us what really happened. Looking forward to Drew and Nina’s reactions – Nina, of course, thought Willow might be guilty hence gave her a false alibi. btw Katelyn MacMullen was FANTASTIC yesterday! Can’t wait to see what happens next! Alexis will have quite a dilemma on her conscience!
So sick of this storyline. If Willow gets away with this and Michael is convicted, the writing team becomes a joke. Shame on them !!!
I agree and shame on them if Willow gets away with that too. That’s enough! Clearly she’s unstable and needs professional help and her kids should stay with Michael.
I know, right? Enough with this story. Enough with Weeping Willow already.
I think Dex is the real shooter. He appeared like a blossom on Carly’s kitchen pod plant. Dex shot Drew in an effort to help Joss’s brother. Now Dex is running around like a confused unattended and grotesque moss plant while Carly carefully tends to Valentin. Not fair to Dex! He doesn’t know what to do! He’s like Frankenstein’s monster.
Okay now you’re on the brink of being just plain silly.
I think Drew should half to pay for all his wrong doing he is so mean.
He is not! Drew is nice! He’s just misunderstood.
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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