The latest General Hospital episode for Thursday, December 4, drops viewers straight into a series of escalating crises as secrets, betrayals, and long-ignored threats converge across Port Charles. Every storyline pushes characters closer to emotional breaking points and forces them into choices that could alter their lives permanently.

Curtis Ashford begins the episode weighed down by guilt and fear, finally opening up to Jordan about what happened during his recent interrogation. He explains that the suspicious blackout at the police station wasn’t accidental. Instead, it created a window for Selina Wu to appear and insert herself into the situation with unnerving precision. Curtis chooses his words strategically, revealing enough to be honest but not enough to implicate himself in the mysterious wire transfer that investigators believe was connected to the attempt on Drew Cain’s life. He knows forensic accountants may eventually trace the payment’s timestamp back to that same surveillance blackout, but tying it directly to Selina would be nearly impossible. He is caught between protecting himself and acknowledging a truth that could see his life crumble.

Meanwhile, Nina Reeves seeks comfort in Ava Jerome’s company, but her emotions spill out almost immediately. Nina confesses that she feels this is the worst day she has lived through in years, overwhelmed by Willow’s decision to marry Drew. Even though she understands that Willow is making a strategic move to strengthen her legal footing and regain access to her children, Nina can’t shake a tight knot of dread. She fears that this marriage will trigger harmful consequences and that Scout—Drew’s daughter—may eventually be pushed aside or treated as expendable if Willow is forced to choose between children. The idea of Willow repeating old patterns and abandoning Scout eats at Nina with a mother’s terror.

Elsewhere, Laura and Kevin Collins confront an even darker threat. Kevin is horrified to learn that Laura found Henry Dalton’s corpse stuffed into her car trunk. He immediately recognizes it as a message—a targeted act meant to frighten and intimidate, one that carries the unmistakable signature of organized crime. Kevin has seen Jen Sidwell’s ruthlessness firsthand and warns Laura that this woman once nearly killed Lucky Spencer. As Laura describes how she, Sonny, and Jason worked together to dispose of Dalton’s body, the danger only intensifies. Keeping this secret from Kevin puts her in deeper legal jeopardy, but revealing it exposes just how messy and perilous things have become.

In another tense corner of Port Charles, Portia Robinson is forced to defend herself against accusations she never imagined facing. Her cry—“You think I shot Drew?”—reveals both fear and outrage. She isn’t at the hospital or the police station, suggesting a confrontation in a private space with someone who matters to her personally. The most likely challenger is Trina, who has been quietly piecing together the motives and misdirections swirling around her fractured family. Trina’s frustration spiked when Curtis was taken in for questioning, forcing her to confront the possibility that both her parents may be hiding far more than they admit. Portia’s unspoken pregnancy only adds another explosive secret waiting to surface.

A surprising moment unfolds at Sonny Corinthos’s home as he and his half-brother Ric Lansing actually enjoy a moment of genuine calm. Sonny jokes about how long this fragile truce will last, while Ric claims he wants peace for the sake of their daughters. But even as he smiles, the audience is reminded that Ric is a master of deception. Whether his transformation is real or another long con remains uncertain.

Family conflict erupts again on Lulu Spencer’s porch, where Dante Falconeri announces that their son Rocco can no longer spend time with Joe Palmy. His order is strict and final, delivered without consulting Lulu. She pushes back with hard truths, insisting that children need guidance, not dictators, especially when Dante hasn’t explained the reason for his alarm. Their clash highlights deeper disagreements in their co-parenting style.

The episode then pivots into the chilling mystery surrounding Drew’s shooting. Michael’s behavior becomes increasingly disturbing as he watches Willow attach herself to Drew while harboring suspicions about her involvement in the storm-soaked night Drew was shot. Michael, who was nearby during the incident, may have seen something he has never confessed—possibly even something that suggests Willow, in a traumatized mental state, could have been the shooter. Instead of speaking up, Michael seems to be quietly collecting evidence to later use in a custody battle, convinced that this careful silence could ultimately protect his children.

The final act teases several major December revelations. Jack Brennan’s plans begin collapsing after Valentin Cassadine stages a shocking escape. Sunny receives unexpected counsel from Kevin. Britt Westbourne and Cody Bell reignite long-buried feelings during a vulnerable moment. Lucas Jones and Marco Rios take a serious step forward even as Lucas unknowingly edges closer to danger linked to Jen Sidwell. And Michael’s fragile romance with Justinda Bracken implodes when Chase uncovers the truth about where she really spent the night of Drew’s shooting—putting Michael’s alibi and freedom in jeopardy.

Port Charles is headed straight for chaos, and every character is about to feel the impact.