In the week of December 16, 2024, on the ABC soap opera General Hospital, things got emotional with the sudden death of Dex, leaving characters like Anna and Josslyn grappling with grief. Meanwhile, tense confrontations regarding relationships and business dealings brought chaos to the Quartermaine and Ashford families.
Power struggles intensified within the corporate world as Drew's position at Aurora came under threat. Curtis took a big step and became the new CEO, while Michael and Drew argued about their different plans. The personal lives of the Quartermaines and Corinthos families also added more drama to the already tense situation.
During all this family trouble, the holiday season on General Hospital gave the viewers a chance to witness some heartfelt moments and surprising reunions. Cody showing up at the Scorpio house and Curtis thinking about his family problems showed a softer side to the characters as they dealt with a time of uncertainty and change.
General Hospital weekly recap for episodes aired from December 16 to 20, 2024
December 16, 2024: Devastation and confrontation
At the beginning of the week in General Hospital, Anna was upset about Dex's unexpected death and felt guilty for encouraging him to join the police force. Josslyn was having a hard time dealing with Dex's death and looked for support from Jason.
Carly argued with Nina and Willow about the kids, while Michael and Drew had a tense confrontation about Drew's relationship with Willow. Tracy and Ned were not happy with Drew. Meanwhile, Lulu returned, causing friction with Tracy. Later, Drew tried to find Willow but Nina ensured she didn’t answer his calls.
December 17, 2024: Breakfast drama and family tensions
Tensions ran high at the Quartermaine estate as Sasha confronted Tracy over a breakfast mishap, leading to a brief walkout. Olivia tried to help by asking Tracy to fix things. Meanwhile, Maxie helped Cody deal with his feelings about Sasha, and Brook Lynn talked about the challenges in her pregnancy
Elsewhere, Jason and Anna discussed the ongoing search for Valentin, and Sonny offered support. At the hospital, Elizabeth felt more stressed as Ric and Lucky disagreed on her next steps amidst the investigation into Dex’s death.
December 18, 2024: Schemes and awkward encounters
In the middle of the week in General Hospital, Curtis and Michael planned to bring down Drew by spreading fake financial news to lower Aurora's stock value. At the same time, Jordan and Felicia ran a holiday coat drive, where Drew and Willow had an uncomfortable face-off.
Nina talked to Marty about a possible custody fight for Willow's kids, and Carly talked to Jason about Willow's relationship with Drew. Elizabeth was reunited with her son Cameron, who surprised her with the news of spending Christmas with his girlfriend. Josslyn continued to struggle with guilt over Dex’s death.
December 19, 2024: Power plays and family feuds
Drew couldn't handle Aurora's declining stock prices and Curtis became the CEO. Drew discovered Curtis had sabotaged the company to make a power play with Michael. At the same time, Willow and Nina argued about custody issues, with Nina planning to fight against Michael's family.
Josslyn grieved Dex's death, sharing an emotional moment with Cam, who was then introduced to his new girlfriend, Gretchen. Elsewhere, Tracy confronted Jason about his place in the Quartermaine family.
December 20, 2024: Holiday reflections and shifting alliances
At the end of the week on General Hospital, tensions rose as various characters dealt with emotional moments during the holiday season. Michael and Sasha shared a meaningful conversation and James was excited for Cody to come to the Scorpio house.
At first, Cody said no, but then he arrived later, surprising James and Mac. Meanwhile, Curtis told his family he was now in charge of Aurora. At Curtis' house, the Ashfords enjoyed Christmas together, thankful for their family and the challenges they had overcome.
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