General Hospital Recap: September 4, 2025

Port Charles was nothing short of chaotic on this eventful day, as secrets unraveled, lives hung by a thread, and alliances shifted in ways no one could have predicted.

Drew’s Life on the Line

Despite everything Drew has done in recent months, Lucas couldn’t just stand by. His medical instincts kicked in, and he jumped into doctor mode to save Drew’s life. He wasn’t alone in this—Portia stood beside him, though her expression revealed the weight of guilt pressing down on her shoulders.

Meanwhile, Portia’s husband Curtis was across town, pouring out his heart to Jordan. In a painful confession, he admitted that his marriage was essentially over. Curtis explained that Portia seemed to believe he shared a deeper bond with his ex than with his own wife. That revelation was a lot for Jordan to hear, and the timing couldn’t have been more complicated.

Back in the operating room, things took a dark turn. Portia lost focus at a crucial moment, and Drew’s heart flatlined. For a terrifying few minutes, it seemed like he was gone forever. But with a final push of determination, Portia fought to bring him back—and miraculously, she did. Drew’s life was spared, at least for now.

Nina’s Dangerous Alibi

Elsewhere, Nina was spinning her own web of lies. When suspicion started circling Willow as a potential suspect in Drew’s shooting, Nina quickly offered her daughter an alibi. But Willow’s sharp instincts caught on—Nina wasn’t just covering for her, she was covering for both of them.

That realization planted a seed of doubt in Willow’s mind. Could her mother be the one who pulled the trigger? For the first time, Willow looked at Nina not as her protector, but as someone she couldn’t fully trust.

Kai and Trina’s Risky Move

Meanwhile, Kai and Trina were in over their heads. With evidence linking them—and Portia—to Drew’s attack, they made a desperate decision to destroy it all. A fire seemed like the perfect cover, until Stella walked in after noticing smoke.

Scrambling, Kai and Trina came up with an excuse, but Stella wasn’t fooled. Later, she pulled Trina aside and voiced her suspicion that Curtis himself may have been behind Drew’s shooting, doing it all in the name of family.

As if that wasn’t enough pressure, Anna soon requested a private meeting with Kai, leaving Trina even more shaken.

Alexis Under the Microscope

Over at Alexis’ place, the tension hit new heights when Dante showed up, demanding to know her whereabouts at the time Drew was shot. Alexis, being the savvy lawyer she is, immediately shut down his questioning, refusing to answer without legal representation.

After Dante left, Alexis turned to Ava and Kristina, claiming she had been with Ric the entire evening. With a bold tone, she announced that Ava and Kristina would now serve as her alibi. It was a risky play, but Alexis seemed confident in her ability to bend the truth to her will.

At the same time, Martin was whispering to Lulu about a game-changing story that could make her the top investigative journalist in Port Charles. But their secretive conversation was cut short by the shocking news of Drew’s shooting.

Michael’s Secret Burden

Over at the Quartermaine mansion, Tracy was firm with Michael and Brook Lynn—Monica must be kept in the dark about Drew’s fragile condition. Tracy feared Monica was too emotionally vulnerable to handle the truth.

Once Brook Lynn left the room, Monica revealed she already knew Michael had been at Drew’s place the night of the shooting. That revelation shifted the pressure squarely onto Michael, who now had to scramble for an alibi of his own.

Tracy, ever the strategist, urged Michael to protect himself at all costs. She warned that if he got caught up in the investigation, Monica’s heartbreak would only deepen. Michael then tried to track down the woman he’d spoken to at the bar that night, hoping she could vouch for him. But his search came up empty, leaving him vulnerable.

Closing Thoughts

September 4th in Port Charles was nothing short of explosive. Drew’s brush with death, Nina’s suspicious lies, Alexis’ bold gamble, and Michael’s dangerous secret all pushed the town further into a tangled web of suspicion and betrayal. And as the investigation deepens, one question looms larger than ever—who really shot Drew, and how far will everyone go to protect themselves?