As December unfolds in Port Charles, tensions soar, alliances shift, and long-buried truths inch closer to exposure. Thursday’s General Hospital episode delivers a gripping blend of strategy,

suspicion, heartbreak, and dangerous secrets — all while an unexpected ceasefire shakes the criminal underworld. With Selina Wu settling her long-running feud with Sidwell,

new pathways open…but not all of them are safe. Here’s a full breakdown of the explosive events shaking the canvas.

Alexis Orchestrates a High-Stakes Mock Trial

The episode opens with Alexis Davis stepping into full command mode. Knowing that the upcoming legal battle surrounding Drew Cain’s shooting will be brutal, she sets up a full-scale mock trial — complete with cross-examinations, aggressive questioning, and simulated courtroom pressure.

Her goal is clear:

• Prepare Drew emotionally and strategically
• Sharpen Willow’s testimony, ensuring she can withstand any prosecutorial tactics

For Alexis, this is not just an exercise. It’s a shield, a crucial final rehearsal before the real storm hits.

But beneath the surface lies a troubling reality…

For months, viewers have debated whether Willow was actually responsible for the shooting. The whispers have only intensified. Despite Drew and Mary crafting a flawless cover to protect her, Alexis can feel the fragility in Willow’s confidence — and in the case itself.

With each practice question, Willow grows bolder, convinced she’ll soon be erased as a suspect entirely. Her nerves have transformed into near-certainty that she’ll walk away unscathed. But confidence can be a dangerous thing in Port Charles.

Drew Sharpens His Sights on Michael

While Willow clings to fading hope, Drew Cain is driven by something far different: vengeance.

To him, the case is not a puzzle — it is a personal crusade. Drew is convinced that Michael Corinthos orchestrated the shooting, and he is determined to expose him. Evidence is thin, motives are unclear, and yet Drew presses forward with laser-like focus.

He studies every alibi.
He digs through statements line by line.
He hunts for contradictions, missteps — anything to tighten the noose around Michael.

Alexis pleads for reason, urging Drew to confront the possibility that his judgment may be clouded. But Drew refuses to budge. Every instinct inside him points to Michael.

Michael Believes He Is Untouchable — Thanks to Justinda

If Drew is determined to take Michael down, Michael is just as determined to walk away clean.

And he believes he can — because he thinks he has the perfect alibi.

And her name is Justinda.

What began as a partnership between Michael and Justinda slowly grew into something tender. Late-night conversations, mutual support, and emotional vulnerability led to a genuine romance. Michael opened his heart. He trusted her. He believed in her.

But the illusion shatters when Detective Chase uncovers a devastating truth:

Justinda wasn’t only with Michael the night of the shooting — she was also with Ezra.

When Chase reveals this betrayal, Michael is shaken to his core. The woman he trusted has not only lied to him…
She has obliterated his alibi.

The fallout is immediate:

• Michael’s fury erupts
• His confidence crumbles
• His position grows dangerously unstable

The emotional blow is just as sharp. Michael’s heartbreak transforms into a chilling determination to protect himself by any means necessary.

Nina Discovers a Scandal That Could Destroy Portia

While chaos unfolds in one corner of Port Charles, Nina finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time — or perhaps the right place, depending on how one sees it.

During a visit to Portia Robinson’s office, Nina unexpectedly walks in on a deeply intimate moment between Portia and Isaiah.

Her eyebrows rise.
Her suspicion ignites.
Because Portia is pregnant — and now the question of the baby’s father grows far more complicated.

The moment plants a seed in Nina’s mind, one that will soon sprout into a full-blown scandal. Her curiosity is relentless, and her tongue has never been known for restraint. Once Nina starts talking, the truth — or a twisted version of it — will spread like wildfire through the town.

And when it does, Portia’s carefully constructed world may come crashing down.

Carly Faces a Dangerous Choice as Valentin’s Protector

One of the most tense storylines of the episode involves Carly Spencer, who finds herself entangled in a secret that could land her behind bars.

She has been hiding Valentin Cassadine in her home — a decision made out of loyalty, fear, and necessity. But Carly knows the truth:

If the police discover Valentin under her roof, she will be charged as an accessory to a major crime.

The walls are closing in.
Neighbors ask questions.
Authorities intensify the search.
Time is running out.

Realizing the danger to both herself and her family, Carly decides to move Valentin to a new location. But nothing is ever simple where the Cassadines are involved.

Any misstep — any wrong turn, any curious passerby, any unexpected witness — could shatter everything.
Will Carly pull off the relocation undetected, or will Thursday’s episode end with a siren and handcuffs?

Selina Wu Makes a Power Move That Changes Everything

And now for the storyline that shifts the entire power dynamics of Port Charles:

Selina Wu has finally settled her feud with Sidwell.

Their rivalry has long simmered beneath the city’s surface, fueled by clandestine operations, stolen territories, and silent threats. But after weeks of escalating tension, Selina surprises everyone by extending an olive branch.

Why?

Because Selina never does anything without purpose.

The truce isn’t a peace offering — it is a strategy.
A repositioning.
A calculated step toward a larger move.

The alliance may strengthen her empire, destabilize Sidwell’s enemies, and reshape the balance of power in the underworld. While the public face is calm, seasoned viewers know: whenever Selina smiles, someone else is about to fall.

Port Charles Hangs on a Knife’s Edge

By the time the episode ends, every storyline is coiled tight with potential fallout:

• Will Willow stay silent… or will the truth crack under pressure?
• Can Drew’s obsession destroy Michael — or himself?
• Will Michael seek revenge for Justinda’s betrayal?
• How soon before Nina unleashes the scandal she just witnessed?
• Can Carly save Valentin without sacrificing her freedom?
• And what does Selina truly gain by ending her feud?