For longtime fans of General Hospital, the Quartermaine family has always been at the heart of the soap’s most jaw-dropping twists, power struggles, and dark secrets. But the September 29, 2025 episode delivered

one of the most shocking developments in recent memory, pulling the late Edward Quartermaine back into the spotlight in a storyline no one saw coming. Drew Cain’s near-fatal shooting

already left Port Charles reeling, but now Edward’s name has resurfaced in connection with the gun that nearly ended Drew’s life—and fans are questioning everything they thought they knew about the legendary Quartermaine patriarch.

A Night of Shocking Turns

The episode was packed with high drama, layered reveals, and emotional gut-punches. Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) found herself stretched to the breaking point, balancing multiple crises all at once. Between keeping her granddaughter Emma (Braedyn Bruner) safe from the menacing Dalton (Daniel Goddard), working to protect Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from the ever-looming dangers of the WSB, and grappling with the miraculous return of Nathan West (Ryan Paevey), Anna already had more than her share of chaos to manage.

But the most explosive storyline of the night centered on her ongoing investigation into Drew Cain’s (Cameron Mathison) shooting. The identity of Drew’s attacker has remained one of Port Charles’ biggest mysteries, with an array of suspects ranging from Quartermaines to rivals connected to his past military missions. However, the latest development has shifted the spotlight back onto the Quartermaine legacy—and Edward himself.

The Dead Man’s Gun

In a gripping scene, Anna received the long-awaited ballistics report on the gun used in the shooting. The results were nothing short of jaw-dropping. The weapon in question was linked directly to Edward Quartermaine, the late patriarch of the family, once portrayed with legendary gravitas by John Ingle.

Fans know Edward as a man of power, wealth, and manipulation—a businessman who never hesitated to use his influence to get what he wanted. But to hear Anna reveal that the weapon tied to Drew’s shooting was once in Edward’s possession sent shockwaves through both the characters and the audience.

The gun, as Anna explained, was not just any weapon. It was the same firearm Edward had once used in a long-buried Quartermaine scandal, a crime that the family worked hard to keep quiet for decades. Suddenly, the past and present collided in a way that made everyone in Port Charles wonder if the sins of the father—or grandfather—had come back to haunt the family once more.

Who Pulled the Trigger?

While Edward himself is long gone, the resurfacing of his gun raises disturbing questions. Did a current member of the Quartermaine family dig up the weapon to finish old business? Or could someone outside the mansion be using Edward’s history as a way to frame the family?

Speculation runs rampant, with Anna now narrowing her list of suspects. Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright), whose history with Drew is tangled at best, is next on the PCPD’s questioning list when General Hospital returns from its brief preemption on September 30 and October 1. Spoilers tease that Carly may find herself in the hot seat on October 2, and fans are already buzzing about whether Anna genuinely suspects her—or if Carly is just the next name on her way to a bigger fish, possibly Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson).

The Quartermaines have a long history of implosions and betrayals, but this level of intrigue is almost Shakespearean. Edward’s past has literally resurfaced from the grave, casting a shadow over every surviving family member.

A New Face, A New Threat

As if the Quartermaine family didn’t already have enough upheaval to contend with, a mysterious arrival added yet another layer to the chaos. In a tense scene inside the crypt, Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) came face to face with a stranger who introduced herself as Veronica “Ronnie” Bard (played by daytime legend Erika Slezak).

Veronica claimed to be Monica Quartermaine’s (the late Leslie Charleson) long-lost sister, seeking nothing more than to connect with her late sibling’s family. While Tracy reacted with her trademark skepticism, Veronica pressed her case with sincerity, insisting she only wanted to belong. But longtime soap fans know that in Port Charles, new characters rarely appear without secrets of their own.

Could Veronica’s sudden arrival be more than coincidence? The timing is suspicious, and viewers can’t ignore the possibility that Ronnie might somehow be tied to Drew’s shooting—or even to Edward’s resurfaced gun.

Cameron Mathison Speaks Out

Outside the storyline, actor Cameron Mathison, who portrays Drew, has weighed in on the shocking developments. In a recent interview, Mathison hinted that Drew’s brush with death is just the beginning of a much larger, high-stakes storyline. “It’s game on,” he teased, promising that Drew’s shooting will unravel threads connecting several families and characters, with consequences no one can escape.

That comment has only fueled speculation among fans, many of whom are already theorizing about conspiracies that could tie the Quartermaines, Carly, and even Veronica together in ways that might shake Port Charles to its core.

Legacy and Fallout

The most powerful element of this twist is how it reverberates through the legacy of Edward Quartermaine. Even in death, Edward continues to shape—and haunt—the lives of those he left behind. His business dealings, his moral compromises, and now his weapon are once again central to a storm of secrets and lies.

For fans, this reveal is a perfect example of what General Hospital does best: blending the past with the present to create storylines that feel both nostalgic and brand new. The inclusion of Edward’s history ensures that longtime viewers feel rewarded for their decades of loyalty, while newer audiences get a gripping mystery with deeply rooted consequences.

What Happens Next?

With the show taking a brief pause before returning on October 2, the suspense has reached fever pitch. Who really pulled the trigger that nearly ended Drew’s life? Will Carly face arrest, or is she simply a stepping stone in Anna’s relentless investigation? And what role, if any, will Veronica Bard play in this already tangled web of deceit and family drama?

Fans are divided, with some speculating that Michael may be hiding something darker than anyone realizes, while others believe Veronica’s sudden entrance is far too convenient to be innocent. One thing is certain: the Quartermaines are once again at the center of a storyline that threatens to unravel everything they’ve worked so hard to protect.

Final Thoughts

The September 29th episode of General Hospital will be remembered as a defining moment in the show’s modern era. By tying Drew Cain’s shooting to Edward Quartermaine’s long-forgotten gun, the writers have brilliantly fused past and present, ensuring maximum emotional and dramatic impact.

As the mystery deepens, fans are left with one haunting question: even from beyond the grave, is Edward Quartermaine still pulling the strings in Port Charles?