. Year after year, the final month of the season brings some of the most volatile, emotional, and high-impact storylines to General Hospital, and this year promises to be no exception.

Battle lines are drawn, secrets threaten to explode, and several key players are barreling toward confrontations that could forever alter their lives. These six storylines stand at the center of the chaos, ready to shake Port Charles to its core.

1. CARLY AND VALENTIN GO ALL-IN ON THEIR REVENGE AGAINST BRENNAN

Carly Spencer has reached her breaking point.

After months of working alongside Jack Brennan—smiling, cooperating, pretending to trust a man she despises—Carly is done playing the polite game. Brennan’s lies, manipulations, and smug ability to evade accountability have worn her patience thin. Now that Valentin Cassadine has officially been transferred to a stateside prison, Carly’s access to him—and their ability to strategize—has become far easier. And Valentin, betrayed by Brennan on multiple fronts, is eager to join Carly in taking the man down.

December marks the moment Carly drops the mask. No more feigned affection. No more careful diplomacy. She intends to dismantle Brennan one move at a time, using his own arrogance against him. With Valentin as her ally, her strategist, and her weapon, Brennan may finally face consequences he never saw coming.

Their partnership—unlikely, intense, and built on mutual need—may become one of the most explosive alliances this winter.

2. CURTIS PUSHES SELINA WU TO FINISH THE JOB — DREW’S LIFE HANGS IN THE BALANCE

Drew Cain’s story refuses to settle, and December only raises the stakes.

With the investigation into his shooting stalled, suspicion has shifted toward Curtis Ashford, who now finds himself under a merciless spotlight. Detective Nathan is closing in, the pressure is mounting, and Curtis is wrestling with decisions he never imagined making.

Viewers remember that Curtis paid Selina Wu—a staggering $1 million—to eliminate Drew the night of September 2. But as fate would have it, someone else pulled the trigger before Selina’s men ever arrived. Because Drew survived, Selina’s contract remains unfinished.

And Curtis is losing patience.

He blames Drew for the upheaval in his family, for the consequences that have rippled through his marriage and his relationships. Despite being considered a suspect, Curtis may double down in December, demanding that Selina complete the mission as originally agreed and remove Drew from the equation once and for all.

This raises the terrifying possibility:
Could Drew be targeted a second time? And will he survive another attack?

One thing is certain—Selina Wu never breaks her word. Drew’s fate is far from secure.

3. LAURA CONFESSES TO KEVIN — AND A NEW DANGER EMERGES

Kevin Collins is blindsided when Laura finally confides in him about the truth surrounding Dalton’s death. Not only does the revelation shock Kevin, it places both of them in an impossible position. By calling Sonny Corinthos for help, Laura may have set off a dangerous chain reaction—one that is now spiraling beyond their control.

The fear is real: the police are closing in on details they shouldn’t have, and if even a scrap of evidence points toward Laura’s involvement, the fallout would be catastrophic.

Instead of blaming her, Kevin does what he always does—he steps up. He reaches out to Sonny for guidance, bracing for the possibility that law enforcement will soon uncover a clue that makes the situation explode. And together, Kevin and Laura begin discussing the unthinkable: permanently neutralizing Sidwell before he has the chance to expose them or retaliate.

A quiet storm brews behind the scenes—one that could swallow the Mayor and her husband whole.

4. JASON BECOMES BRITT’S PROTECTOR — A REUNION IN THE MAKING

Jason Morgan has always had a soft spot for Britt Westbourne, and December may finally give fans the long-awaited emotional payoff they’ve been hoping for.

After everything Britt endured at Sidwell’s castle—the fear, the trauma, the secrets she has been forced to carry—she turns to the one person she knows she can trust without reservation: Jason. This month, Britt opens up completely, revealing every detail she has held inside.

Jason’s response is immediate and unwavering.

He becomes her shield, her confidant, and her fiercest defender. And as Jason prepares to confront the danger surrounding Britt, their relationship begins to shift again—growing more intimate, more protective, and undeniably charged.

Whether destiny draws them back together romantically or simply strengthens their emotional connection, December sparks the beginning of a powerful reunion fans will not want to miss.

5. CHASE UNCOVERS THE TRUTH — MICHAEL AND JACINDA FACE CONSEQUENCES

Detective Harrison Chase has a talent for uncovering the uncomfortable truth, and this time his investigation may blow open a secret that could devastate Michael Corinthos’ life.

Chase discovers that Michael and Jacinda’s alibi for the night in question isn’t just shaky—it’s completely fabricated. Worse, he learns that Jacinda was not with Michael after the incident as claimed, but with Ezra.

This revelation creates a tsunami of legal trouble for Michael. And ironically, this is exactly what Willow has been counting on.

6. WILLOW PREPARES FOR WAR — CUSTODY, CONTROL, AND HER NEXT TARGET

Willow Corinthos is sharpening her strategy with frightening precision.

December marks the start of her carefully orchestrated plan to take full custody—and to dismantle Michael’s credibility as a father. She’s laying out every detail, preparing to paint Michael as unstable and irresponsible. But Willow’s ambitions go beyond custody.

Once she secures the upper hand, she intends to deal with Drew next.

To Willow, Drew is not a partner or a loved one—he is a tool, a stepping-stone on the path to the life she believes she deserves. And when she no longer needs him, he may find himself discarded… or worse.

Will Drew become Willow’s next casualty?

FINAL THOUGHTS: DECEMBER ERUPTS IN PORT CHARLES

With revenge plots accelerating, deadly missions reigniting, confessions surfacing, romances rekindling, and investigations tightening, December in Port Charles is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying months General Hospital has seen all year.

Every storyline is converging.
Every character is reaching their breaking point.
And the storm that’s coming will change everything.