On General Hospital, romance is rarely simple, but few love triangles have sparked as much debate as Jordan Ashford’s decision to reunite with Curtis Ashford instead of exploring

what could have been a far steadier, healthier future with Brick. After years of longing, missed timing, and emotional detours, Jordan finally got Curtis back. Yet the deeper fans look

at Curtis’s history—and the man quietly waiting in the wings—the clearer it becomes that Jordan may have chosen familiarity over stability, and passion over peace.

At a time when Jordan has reclaimed her strength, sharpened her instincts, and stepped fully into her power, the question haunting Port Charles is unavoidable: why settle for a man weighed down by baggage when a better option was right there?

Curtis Ashford: A Walking Red Flag

Curtis Ashford has always been written as a man with heart, charm, and good intentions—but also a man whose emotional compass tends to spin wildly when tested. His marriage to Jordan began with promise and mutual respect, built on shared values and a sense of partnership. But that foundation cracked when Curtis abruptly ended the relationship, claiming Jordan’s deception about her job was unforgivable.

In truth, that lie was never the real reason.

From the moment Portia Robinson returned to Port Charles, Curtis’s attention shifted. Old feelings resurfaced fast, and Curtis used Jordan’s dishonesty as a convenient justification to walk away from a marriage he was already emotionally abandoning. Within a shockingly short time, Curtis and Portia were engaged, married, and presenting themselves as a reunited family—leaving Jordan to quietly pick up the pieces of her shattered heart.

What followed only deepened the pattern. Curtis forgave Portia with remarkable speed after discovering she had lied to him for decades about Trina’s paternity—an earth-shattering betrayal that should have been far more difficult to overcome. The contrast was glaring: Jordan’s professional secrecy ended a marriage, while Portia’s life-altering deception was brushed aside in the name of love.

And when Curtis’s marriage to Portia finally imploded, where did he land?

Back with Jordan.

The Cost of Curtis’s Past

Jordan welcomed Curtis back with open arms, driven by years of unresolved love and the hope that timing, at last, was on their side. But Curtis didn’t return alone—he brought his entire emotional history with him. Portia remains firmly in the picture, and the possibility that Curtis could be the father of Portia’s unborn child threatens to turn Jordan’s fresh start into a permanent emotional battlefield.

If that bombshell proves true, Jordan will be forced to navigate a lifetime of entanglement with Curtis’s ex-wife, her secrets, and her drama. Instead of peace, Jordan risks inheriting chaos. Instead of growth, she may find herself repeating the same cycles that broke her heart the first time.

For a woman as capable and accomplished as Jordan—former Deputy Mayor, strategist, leader—settling for a man who repeatedly chooses her only after exhausting other options feels like a painful undersell.

Brick: The Man Who Got Away

Then there’s Brick.

Mysterious, confident, and unapologetically smooth, Brick has been circling Jordan’s orbit for years, and unlike Curtis, his interest has never wavered. He sees Jordan not as a backup plan or emotional safety net, but as the main event. Every interaction between them crackles with chemistry, mutual respect, and a sense of equality that Jordan rarely gets to enjoy.

Brick doesn’t judge Jordan’s past or second-guess her choices. He listens. He supports. And perhaps most importantly, he never asks her to make herself smaller to accommodate his insecurities.

Where Curtis brings history and emotional weight, Brick offers possibility.

A Power Couple Waiting to Happen

Beyond romance, Brick and Jordan make undeniable sense as partners. Jordan’s ongoing efforts to take down Sidwell have stalled, hampered by limited information and shifting alliances. Brick, on the other hand, has an uncanny ability to access intelligence when no one else can. With his resources and Jordan’s leadership, the two could have become one of Port Charles’s most formidable duos—equal parts brains, brawn, and strategy.

Every scene they share hints at what could be: a relationship built on trust, attraction, and mutual ambition. Brick doesn’t disappear emotionally when things get complicated. He thrives in complexity. And unlike Curtis, he doesn’t arrive carrying unresolved attachments to other women.

So why didn’t Jordan choose him?

Timing, Availability, and Reality

The harsh reality is that Brick’s biggest flaw isn’t emotional—it’s logistical. He comes and goes from Port Charles without warning, his life pulling him in directions far beyond the hospital walls. While fans would love to see him plant roots and commit to Jordan fully, Brick’s sporadic presence makes long-term storytelling difficult.

Off-screen realities likely play a role as well. Stephen A. Smith’s availability limits how often Brick can appear, ensuring he remains an exciting wildcard rather than a permanent fixture. And so, Jordan chose the man who was physically present, even if emotionally complicated.

But availability does not equal suitability.

A Choice That May Come at a Cost

Jordan’s reunion with Curtis may satisfy lingering feelings, but it comes with risks that cannot be ignored. Curtis’s pattern of emotional indecision, his unresolved ties to Portia, and the looming possibility of fatherhood outside their relationship threaten to undermine everything Jordan has worked to rebuild.

Brick represented something different: a clean slate, a partner who chose her without hesitation, and a future not defined by old wounds. While that door may not be fully closed, Jordan’s decision signals a familiar truth in Port Charles—sometimes characters choose comfort over courage.

Whether Jordan ultimately realizes she deserves more remains to be seen. But for now, one thing is painfully clear: Jordan Ashford had two men in front of her, and the one she didn’t choose may have been the one who could have given her everything Curtis never could.