The October 17, 2025 episode promises betrayal, heartbreak, and shocking revelations that will ripple through every family in town. Secrets are unraveling faster than ever, and by the end of the hour, no one will leave unscathed.

At the heart of the storm stands Jason Morgan, who’s ready to detonate a truth bomb that could destroy alliances and expose a sinister plot that has manipulated some of the city’s most powerful residents.

His confrontation with Carly Spencer will redefine their friendship and force her to face the devastating reality that she’s been played by Jack Brennan—a man whose charm masks dangerous deception.

Jason wastes no time revealing Brennan’s lies, methodically dismantling the false image Brennan has built. Each revelation hits Carly like a bullet: Brennan’s web of deceit isn’t just personal—it’s political, reaching deep into the shadowy network of the WSB. Jason exposes Brennan’s manipulation of Port Charles’ elite, including his recruitment of Josslyn Jacks, thrusting Carly’s daughter into the world of espionage and danger.

Carly’s reaction is raw and furious. The woman known for her unshakable composure finds herself trembling with anger and fear. Jason’s revelations make her question her every instinct, and as she vows to protect Josslyn at all costs, a darker determination takes hold. Carly Spencer has faced mob wars, family betrayals, and heartbreak—but this time, the stakes are higher.

Across town, another emotional firestorm is brewing at Alexis Davis’s home, where long-buried guilt and shocking reunions collide. Molly Lansing-Davis bursts through the door expecting a quiet family visit—but instead, she walks into a room filled with tension and secrecy. There sit Alexis, Ava Jerome, and Kristina Corinthos-Davis, all exchanging nervous glances. But what truly stops Molly cold is the sight of her estranged father, Ric Lansing, emerging from the shadows.

Tears and disbelief flood the room as Ric embraces Molly, his return from presumed captivity sparking a storm of emotion. But joy quickly turns to confusion as Ric recounts a harrowing story of imprisonment and manipulation. His words paint a vivid picture of a man held captive by unseen forces, his will tested by lies and betrayal. Yet as Ric begins to confess, the truth grows darker—he may have been complicit in a blackmail scheme that destroyed lives, including his own.

Standing by, Cody Bell confirms Ric’s tale with chilling details of the secret basement he discovered—chains, surveillance equipment, and signs of struggle. His heroism earns Molly’s gratitude and perhaps something more—a moment of shared affection that hints at a budding connection. But while new bonds form, others crumble.

Alexis, Ava, and Kristina brace for Molly’s fury as the truth emerges. Their silence and complicity in Ric’s ordeal ignite Molly’s anger. Each woman faces her own reckoning: Alexis struggles between her instincts as a lawyer and her duties as a mother; Ava hides guilt behind her icy composure; and Kristina battles the fear that loyalty to family might cost her integrity. The fallout from this confrontation threatens to shatter their fragile unity forever.

Meanwhile, Felicia Scorpio turns to Elizabeth Baldwin for advice in a deeply personal crisis—Nathan West has returned, determined to reclaim custody of his son, James. The revelation stirs old wounds as Felicia grapples with the fear of losing the boy she’s helped raise. Elizabeth listens with quiet empathy, drawing on her own painful experiences of fractured families. Together, they weigh the delicate balance between a father’s rights and a child’s stability.

But General Hospital wouldn’t be General Hospital without a shadowy twist. Anna Devane, following her instincts as a legendary investigator, begins connecting dots that others have missed. Nathan’s sudden reappearance—and Britt Westbourne’s timely return—set off alarm bells. Could these “resurrections” be the handiwork of Cesar Faison’s lingering influence? Anna’s office becomes a war room of maps, files, and encrypted messages, as she uncovers hints of a global conspiracy. Faison’s twisted legacy may not be dead after all, and Anna’s pursuit of the truth becomes both a professional mission and a personal crusade for redemption.

Back in the halls of Steinmauer Prison, a tense encounter unfolds between Valentin Cassadine and Brennan. Valentin, granted a rare visit with his daughter Charlotte, seizes the opportunity to negotiate. His gratitude masks ulterior motives—he wants answers about Faison’s final experiment, a classified project that could alter global power dynamics. Brennan, cool and calculating, reveals fragments of a horrifying truth involving mind-control technology. Valentin, always three steps ahead, counters with his own offer—an exchange that could ignite an international crisis.

As the Cassadine intrigue deepens, Lulu Spencer finds herself counseling Charlotte mid-flight, warning her niece about the dangers of her father’s world. Their emotional heart-to-heart blends love with dread as Lulu urges vigilance, knowing that Valentin’s enemies could strike at any moment.

And just as the city begins to catch its breath, the episode pivots to a new headline-grabbing mystery—the attempted murder of Drew Cain. The investigation takes a shocking turn when detectives uncover evidence suggesting two shooters, not one.

Drew, found bleeding on his living room floor, was hit twice—once from the front door and once from a side window. The timing of the shots—separated by a chilling minute—suggests coordination, not coincidence. Forensics point to two distinct firing angles and possibly two different weapons.

The arrest of Willow Tait for attempted murder sends shockwaves through Port Charles. Once a beloved nurse and mother, Willow is now facing life behind bars after incriminating evidence—a glove with gunshot residue and a burner phone—was found in her possession. Her mother-in-law, Nina Reeves, is also caught in the web, charged with conspiracy after lying about their whereabouts.

But the evidence doesn’t add up, and suspicions mount that Willow may not have acted alone. The pause between gunfire hints at hesitation—or collaboration. Could one shooter have fired to wound and the other to kill?

As Trina Robinson and Kai Taylor piece together the timeline, they discover an overlooked clue—a phone call from Drew’s daughter Scout that interrupted the attack, possibly scaring off the assailants. Scout’s innocent call might have saved her father’s life, a classic GH twist of fate.

Meanwhile, whispers grow that Drew’s enemies—from the Cassadines to the Quartermaines—may have joined forces. Each revelation leads to more questions, as Port Charles braces for a courtroom showdown and a truth that could destroy multiple families.

By the episode’s end, it’s clear—this is no random act of violence, but a calculated strike that could expose a hidden network of power and revenge.