General Hospital – 2023-May-2 Recap – In a quaint gatehouse nestled in the Quartermaine estate, Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell) surprises Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) with a bouquet of flowers and an unexpected revelation. The joyous scene swiftly pivots as Michael unveils a video of his father, Sonny (Maurice Benard), caught in an illicit weapons deal.
As Willow grapples with this revelation, Michael confesses his behind-the-scenes machinations – his year-long employment of Dex (Alexander Bedria) to orchestrate Sonny’s downfall. Willow’s shock is palpable as she faints amidst the unveiling of these secrets.
In the college dorm room, Dex and Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) celebrate their intimacy with the undercurrent of the explosive video. As Josslyn reflects on the recent events at Michael and Willow’s wedding, Dex discloses his part in Sonny’s impending downfall. He tells her the decision to turn the footage to the authorities rests on Michael’s shoulders. Josslyn acknowledges the inevitable hurt the video would cause to Sonny’s other children but firmly affirms her support for bringing Sonny to justice.
Inside Portia Robinson’s (Brook Kerr) office at General Hospital, Portia and Marshall Ashford (Robert Gossett) bond over their mutual worries for their children. Their shared concern over Trina’s predicament on the Haunted Star brings them closer. When Portia breaks down in tears, Marshall comforts her, reassuring her that things will be okay.
In a room adjacent to Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes), Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) tries to dissuade Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) from entering. As Robert pleads, Elizabeth agrees to give him 30 minutes, unaware of the chloroform-induced unconsciousness of Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) inside.
However, Scott’s awakening from his unconscious state brings further complications. An unfamiliar Agent Hursley from the World Security Bureau (WSB) arrives. Scott informs Elizabeth and Hursley of Victor Cassadine’s (Charles Shaughnessy) dangerous biological weapon, a revelation that irks Robert, accusing Scott of potentially endangering Anna and three hostages.
Within the frosty confines of the Cassadine compound in Greenland, Victor Cassadine’s chilling plan to eliminate 80 percent of the world’s population is confirmed by Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) to a horrified Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart). As Victor disowns Valentin, ordering Liesl to inject him with an experimental antidote to the deadly pathogen, the tension heightens.
Meanwhile, aboard the Haunted Star, Curtis Ashford (Donnell Turner) heroically comes to the aid of his daughter, Trina (Sydney Mikayla), and her friend, Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Chavez). His arrival sparks a renewed sense of hope amidst the dire situation. Trina, adamant about not leaving without Spencer, and Curtis hatch a daring plan to escape. The episode concludes in a flurry of action and suspense, leaving the viewers in anticipation for the next episode.
This Tuesday’s General Hospital episode proved to be a roller coaster of emotions and high-stakes encounters, as secrets were exposed, loyalties tested, and the line between villains and heroes blurred. Tune in next time to experience the thrilling continuation of this long-running daytime soap opera.
Stay tuned for the next episode of General Hospital as the drama continues to unfold.
