Curtis saves Portia, uses evidence to expose Drew at shocking wedding! | General Hospital Spoilers

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Episode Title: Ashes and Embers

TEASER

The morning sun glints through the alleys and rooftops of Port Charles, landing on houses, hospital windows, and the empty Cordain estate. The city is quiet. Headlines on tables scream betrayal, scandal, and collapse—a city in upheaval.

Portia sits on her porch, staring at her folded resignation letter. Her hands shake, but her eyes are steady. Curtis sets a mug beside her, drawing her close. “It’s not over for us,” he murmurs. She nods. She’s not so sure, but for a moment she believes him.

ACT ONE

At the Quartermaine Mansion: Michael sits in the study, holding Amelia in his arms. He reads her a picture book, but his voice falters. The truth about Drew’s scheme haunts him. Brooklyn arrives, eyes puffy. “Are you okay?” she asks. Michael is honest. “We almost lost everything.” Brooklyn grips his arm. “We didn’t. And you’re not alone.” They share a long, silent embrace.

Aurora Media, Boardroom: Drew arrives wearing yesterday’s suit, faced with icy glares from board members. His photo has been pulled from the “About Us” wall. “You’re not welcome here,” the board chair spits. Drew tries to marshal his old charm but no one’s buying. His phone vibrates—a text: “Face me. Nina.” Drew’s jaw tightens. There’s no rescue this time.

Metro Court, Crimson Office: Nina sits at her desk alone, staring at a blank computer screen. The office is quiet, staff keeping their distance. A single white lily sits on her desk—sent anonymously. The card: For what you’ve lost, and what you have left to save. Her phone buzzes. A news alert: “Family Scandal Erupts at Drew Cain’s Wedding.” She throws her phone away, burying her face in her hands.

ACT TWO

General Hospital, Staff Lounge: Portia stands before a cluster of doctors and nurses. With measured bravery, she tells the truth: “I falsified records. I was blackmailed. I’m ready to accept the consequences.” Jordan Ashford steps forward—friend first, then commissioner. “You did the right thing now. That counts.” Another nurse, shaken, confesses her own story of manipulation. It begins—a ripple of courage in the hospital’s heart.

Pier 54: Curtis meets Sonny in the gray light of dusk. “Word is, you didn’t just save Portia—you started a war,” Sonny says, respect curling in his tone. Curtis nods grimly. “War needed fighting.” Sonny offers his hand—a rare alliance. “You ever need help, the Corinthos family remembers.” Curtis hesitates, then clasps Sonny’s hand. For the first time in days, he feels hope.

Willow’s Apartment: The space is empty; the camera pans over a single suitcase, an open window, and a note. Thank you for loving me. I need time to find myself again. Don’t come looking. — W Michael stands in the doorway. He reads the note, murmurs, “Come home when you’re ready,” and walks away.

ACT THREE

Crimson Magazine, Later: Nina sifts through memories on her desk: a baby photo of Willow, an old necklace. Olivia enters, carefully kind. “You should go home.” Nina shakes her head. “I have to fix this. Somehow.” She opens her computer and begins to type—To my daughter…

General Hospital, Conference Room: The hospital board debates Portia’s fate—suspension versus support. Dr. Terry Randolph stands up. “We should ask how we failed to protect her, not just blame her for what she did.” A hush falls. A decision is tabled for tomorrow.

Aurora Media, Parking Garage: Drew stands alone, flipping a keychain in his hand. Chase appears, badge displayed. “It’s time to answer some questions, Drew.” Drew sighs, defeated, as Chase leads him away.

ACT FOUR

Community Center: Curtis unlocks the door to his center and finds envelopes stuck under it—letters from people who’d been hurt, hidden, ignored by those in power. He opens one, moves by the words: You gave me courage. Thank you. He starts making calls—his campaign for change has begun.

Hospital Rooftop, Night: Portia and Curtis stand together. She leans on him. “How do we pick up the pieces?” He smiles softly. “One truth at a time.” The city below is battered, but alive. A glimmer of dawn breaks against the skyline.

Last Montage (with soft music):

Michael hugs Amelia and Wiley, promising better days.
Nina sits alone, mailing her letter to Willow.
Drew stares out a police station window, handcuffed but finally forced to reckon with his actions.
Scout, at school, stands in front of her class for Show & Tell: “Sometimes, telling the truth is scary. But if you’re brave, you help others be brave, too.”
Curtis and Portia watch the sunrise together—a new day for them, and for Port Charles.

FADE OUT.

To be continued…

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