Port Charles is bracing for a shockwave, because when Ned Quartermaine finally opens his eyes in General Hospital, he won’t just be waking up—he’ll be bringing the truth with him. And that truth is set to blow apart every lie Drew Cain has carefully buried under silence and manipulation. For fans who’ve been raging over the stalled storyline since Ned’s collapse, the long-awaited turning point is finally approaching.

The drama began only two days earlier in the GH timeline, though viewers have been waiting far longer. Inside the show’s universe, everything spiraled during a fierce confrontation outside Bobbie’s place. Ned had tracked down Drew after discovering that cherished Quartermaine heirlooms—pieces of the family’s history Tracy had protected for decades—had mysteriously vanished. When Ned confronted him, Drew didn’t deny it. Their argument escalated quickly, passion boiling over as Ned realized just how deeply the betrayal cut.

In the intense emotional strain, Ned’s body gave out. He clutched his chest and collapsed hard onto the pavement. His breaths came in jerks as the heart attack gripped him—an unmistakable medical emergency. But the most chilling part wasn’t the attack itself. It was Drew’s reaction.

Instead of dropping down beside his cousin or calling 911, Drew reportedly accused Ned of faking. He laughed—laughed—while Ned struggled to breathe, then walked away still carrying the stolen Quartermaine artifacts. That cold abandonment has become one of the darkest and most controversial moments GH has delivered in years.

Doctors fought hard to save Ned, and the coronary bypass surgery was successful. Brook Lynn has updated everyone with brief reassurances, confirming her father is stable, but viewers have noticed the glaring silence. Ned hasn’t appeared on-screen since collapsing. He hasn’t told anyone what Drew did. And with Drew moving freely around Port Charles, unexposed and unpunished, fans are boiling with frustration.

Part of the absence is due to actor Wally Kurth’s busy schedule juggling his roles on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. But even knowing this, many viewers can’t help but wonder why the story has been left dangling—with Ned unconscious while his betrayer moves on to new romantic developments.

That outrage grew louder when spoilers confirmed Drew would propose to Willow using Michael’s ring—while still concealing the fact that he left Ned to die. For fans, the idea of Willow unknowingly accepting a proposal from a man carrying such a terrible secret has sparked heavy debate. Could she really forgive him if the truth comes out? Would she walk down the aisle knowing Drew committed such a horrific act against family?

The gaps in the storyline have been fueling social media storms. Viewers have pointed out multiple logical holes: Olivia’s absence from Ned’s bedside, Tracy’s failure to return immediately, and Drew’s utter lack of accountability. Longtime GH fans know that Olivia would normally be fiercely protective, and Tracy—never one to let betrayal slide—would have stormed home ready for war.

But instead, the canvas has been empty.

Some fans believe the writers have wasted an opportunity for intense Quartermaine drama. Others think everything is being saved for Ned’s big comeback—the moment he wakes up and exposes Drew. That reveal could ignite a massive Quartermaine war, destroy Drew and Willow’s fragile future, and flip Port Charles relationships upside-down.

And with November 25th spoilers teasing dramatic movement, many believe Ned’s awakening is imminent.

Just as the Drew/Ned storyline stalls, another General Hospital narrative has taken fans by surprise: the meteoric rise of Sidwell—a villain whose sudden dominance has reshaped viewer expectations. His ruthless execution of Dalton, Brit’s traumatized reaction, and his unnerving calmness have made him one of the show’s most mesmerizing antagonists. Fans are even comparing him to a “new Sonny”—a villain with swagger, danger, intelligence, and cutting humor.

His dark charisma is so intense that viewers have begun rooting for him, even jokingly campaigning for him to handle “clean-up” on Drew next. Sidwell’s blend of menace and comedy, especially his now-viral Jason Morgan impression, has exploded across social platforms, cementing him as a breakout force in Port Charles.

But for now, the central question remains:

What happens when Ned wakes up?

His testimony could unravel Drew’s world, destroy his romantic future, fracture the Quartermaines, and restore the explosive drama fans have been begging for. With the next episodes poised for major movement, it appears the long-awaited truth is finally ready to surface.