General Hospital Weekly Recap 5-19

It’s Nurses Ball Time this week in Port Charles!

This week started with Dante still on a rampage about Gio’s ‘recklessness’ and Jason’s poor parenting skills, Gio still regretting his mistakes about Rocco. Olivia tells Gio she’s very proud of him, Sasha gets a notice from Willow’s lawyer for a court appearance, Lulu and Cody find factual information on Gio’s birth, Sonny almost got Willow to postpone the custody hearing, Nina and Carly have a slap and knock-down fight broken up by Joss, and that’s just Monday!

Red Carpet Revelations and Arrests

The Nurses Ball begins with the Red Carpet introductions and interviews by the quarrelsome co-hosts Nina and Drew, Chase arrests Tracy literally on the Red Carpet. Gio’s first Nurses Ball experience is memorable as he escorts Joss who tells Drew off onscreen, Donna shines in her new dress as she’s escorted by her Dad, Cody and Molly pair up, Kai surprises Trina on the Red Carpet momentarily then ignores her as he bromances with Drew, Willow and Drew Kiss on the Nurses Ball Red Carpet, who’s the surprise gentleman watching the Nurses Ball while on a flight?

Stunning Performances and Emotional Highs

The GH Nurses together with Dr. Gannon and Willow FASCINATE with their Singing and Dancing talents, Gio STUNS with his performance, Lucy, Felicia, Anna and Spinelli are Super. Curtis and Portia’s marriage is in crisis after Portia confesses EVERYTHING, and Alexis has her own Reveal with Kristina; she knows EVERYTHING. A new Port Charles resident arrives and brings their multi-talented musical abilities.

Lulu’s Meddling Backfires

Lulu’s meddling in other peoples’ lives comes to fruition, and harms the one person she thought she was helping. Lucas visits Liz at home bringing her some Nurses Ball festivities. Carly, Willow and Drew can’t reach a compromise on Willow and Michael’s kids. Trina and Joss, and the GH Kids finish the Show! Their performances were Spectacular! The GH Kids steal the scene! The Nurses Ball surpasses their previous fundraising records. The surprise visitor is NuMichael who comes to reclaim his kids. The 2025 Nurses Ball Delivered!

Curtis and Drew’s High-Stakes Conversation

Drew gives Curtis hypothetical clues of what he knows of Portia’s actions. He tells him about her tampering with Heather Webber’s blood test results, and hints at other things. Curtis doesn’t bend to Drew’s demands for Aurora Media. Curtis recorded their meeting, and has Drew stating he was blackmailing Portia.

Quartermaine Family Reconciles

Brook Lynn calls a Quartermaine Family Meeting to discuss how Gio has been treated. He feels guilty for what happened. They all agree that they hope nothing like that happens again, for family unity. She asks everyone to move on. Gio joins the meeting and tells them he is responsible for his reckless actions with what happened to Rocco, and will try to regain their trust.

Gio’s Birth Mystery Deepens

Cody and Lulu continue their pursuit of facts on Gio’s birth. There is no record of his birth on the date of June 4th anywhere. Cody can’t believe Brook Lynn doesn’t know that Gio’s her son and be able to watch both the father of her baby and her baby grow up in the same house. Lulu disagrees. Their factual research shows Camila, Gio’s Mom, never was pregnant.

Custody Battles and Explosive Accusations

Sonny tells Willow he knows she doesn’t want an ugly custody battle. He almost gets Willow to compromise and get the court date postponed. Nina’s arrival and fight with Carly changes her mind.

Sasha and Dante Reflect, Gio Gains Insight

Sasha tells Dante she talked to Danny, and lets him know how sorry Danny is for talking Rocco into going to the party. Dante still believes Danny is a good kid, but reckless. He says he needs better parenting.

Gio tells Lois she and Gloria always defended and shielded him. He says Dante’s words made him see that.

Olivia tells Gio she’s very proud of him for what he said, and that it took a lot of courage. She knows he’ll do better next time. She believes Dante is so upset because he sees some of himself in Gio, and will come around in time.

Carly and Nina’s Explosive Confrontation

Nina argues with Carly, and accuses her of lying. Nina realizes it’s all about their past. Carly won’t listen and says Nina wants any excuse to stall. Carly tells Nina she’s not a Mother and never will be, enraging Nina. Nina says she’s a Mother, and a very good one. Carly says she treats Willow like a friend. Carly tells her to be honest with Willow. Nina tells Carly she does exactly what she wants no matter who it hurts. Nina slaps her and returns the slap. They fall on the floor fighting. Joss stops them.

Joss Questions Carly's Motives

Joss asks Carly about Michael’s kids’ custody hearing. She asks why her Mom set it up. Carly tells her she’s asking for emergency custody for her grandkids to remove them from Drew’s care. Joss tells Carly to call Michael and tell him about the hearing.

Red Carpet Arrest Stuns Everyone

Drew calls Mac and tells him he remembers who drugged him that night.

Mac calls Chase and tells him to arrest Tracy for drugging someone without their consent. He does so on the Nurses Ball Red Carpet in front of everyone and cameras.

Mac talks with Tracy at the Port Charles Police Department about her drugging Drew. Tracy denies doing it, but realizes he planted the ketamine vial in her vehicle the day they met at the Quartermaine boathouse.

More Red Carpet Drama and Memorable Moments

Nurses Ball begins and there are many Red Carpet introductions and interviews with Nina and Drew as co-hosts. Lucy arrives with a llama and shares information about Llama Rescue Organizations. Other Red Carpet interviews and introductions were of Olivia and Ned, Jordan and Jens, Donna and Sonny, Joss and Gio, Carly, Isaiah and Felicia, Curtis, Portia and Trina with a surprise arrival of Kai, Cody and Molly, Anna and Emma, Lulu and Dante, Brook Lynn and Tracy with Chase, Willow arrives last, she professes her love for Drew, and they Kiss. The Nurses Ball Performances are Outstanding! Gio STUNS, the GH Nurses AMAZE, Felicia and Lucy and Anna and Spinelli are Great!

Alexis and Kristina Face the Past

Ric comes to Alexis’ house to give her a cover story for Ava and Ric’s shell company that Alexis is embezzling Cassadine funds to make payments. Alexis asks him to stop blackmailing her, but he threatens to turn in Kristina if they do.

Alexis finally tells Kristina she knows she tried to kill Ava. She knows her daughter cut the brake lines on Ric’s car and almost killed Elizabeth and Ric. Alexis tells Kristina to keep quiet about everything and let her handle things.

Curtis Confronts Portia, Marital Crisis Grows

Portia and Curtis talk, and Portia confesses EVERYTHING to Curtis. She tells him she’s being blackmailed by Drew. She thinks that things got out of hand when Drew began blackmailing her. Curtis is appalled at what she’s done and can’t believe she is lying again. He says this could destroy their family and send her to prison if it all got out. Curtis says their marriage is on hold until they resolve the Drew blackmail problem. Curtis and Portia leave the Ball early after congratulating Trina backstage. Curtis thanks Portia for pretending that things are alright. He leaves upset.

Gio Learns the Truth in a Devastating Reveal

Lulu tells Lois everything she found out about Gio, Camila, Brook Lynn and Gio’s birth. She tells Lois Dante needs to know that Gio is his son. Lulu gives Lois an ultimatum about telling Gio and Dante that they are son and Father that night, or she will tell them the next day. Unknown to them, Gio hears this conversation. He leaves quietly to comprehend it.

Power Moves and Emotional Showdowns

Sonny and ADA Turner talk for a short time at the Nurses Ball. She tells him he’ll probably leave after Measure C is voted on and the people decide to take his piers. Sonny tells her Port Charles is his home, and he’s not going anywhere.

Joss confronts Willow in the ladies room, and Willow tells her no one has a right to tell her what to do with her life. Joss challenges her and tells her she shouldn’t make decisions about Michael’s kids without his say so. Drew enters the ladies bathroom and supposedly is there to protect Willow. Joss makes snide jokes about him and leaves.

Musical Highlights and Shocking Declarations

Chase, Cody, Isaiah and Dante perform a Wonderful song and dance act. Chase sings “The Look of Love” and the others do great backup dance moves. They are COOL!

Lois tries to frantically get Brook Lynn to leave the Nurses Ball, but she refuses. She goes off to watch her husband dance the tango and Gio plays his violin. Lois asks Sonny for help. He agrees to help her after the show. Lois and Brook Lynn run out after Gio makes his big announcement.

Gio’s Announcement Stuns Port Charles

Anna, Chase and Gio begin their tango dance performance for the Nurses Ball audience. Gio’s playing is a little off, as he still tries to understand what he just heard. He stops suddenly and makes an announcement. He would like to dedicate his playing to his parents, and says they are Brook Lynn and Dante. He says they didn’t want him, and falls apart, destroying his prized violin. He runs off. The audience is utterly and completely shocked. Brook Lynn and Dante exchange stunned looks. What a Huge REVEAL!

Tensions Rise as Truths Emerge

Ned threatens Drew for planting drug evidence in his Mother’s car. That’s what led to Tracy getting arrested.

Kai tells Trina he’d be interested in taking singing and dance classes to appear with her at the next Nurses Ball. Teamwork makes the dream work.

Vaughn introduces himself to Joss’ Mom when Carly walks over to talk to Joss and him.

Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

ADA Turner asks Anna and Sonny what they were discussing. Anna leaves for her scheduled performance, but Sonny tells her that they were discussing the two people who inspired the Nurses Ball, Robin and Stone.

YDE, a new person comes to Port Charles. She’s multi-talented and sings beautifully.

Dante and Cody talk in the dressing room about Brook Lynn and Gio. Cody tells Dante all he knows. Dante is overwhelmed and his brain is short circuiting. He remembers all the past times his son grew up in front of him in plain sight.

Carly tells Lulu to sit and stay out of everything. She’s done enough, and got what she wanted.

Emotional Fallout and a Shocking Return

Olivia, Ned, Sonny and Chase are in the hallway outside the ballroom trying to figure out what just happened with Gio. Chase tells them what he knows. Chase wants to go support his wife, Brook Lynn. He doesn’t want her to go through this life changing event alone. Sonny asks Chase to let Dante and Brook Lynn work out everything together.

Carly, Willow and Drew try and fail to negotiate a custody compromise. Drew tells Carly she will be the reason Michael loses his kids.

Final Acts Steal the Spotlight

Joss and Trina’s performance was Fabulous! They are congratulated by their family backstage. Curtis, Portia and Kai applaud Trina when she comes backstage. Kai gives her a bouquet of flowers and a Kiss. Carly hugs Joss and tells her how great she and Trina were. Joss tells her she’s worried about Gio.

Tracy’s released, but needs a ride home from PCPD.

The GH Kids are the last Nurses Ball act. The five GH kids are Donna, Georgie, Wiley, James and Scout and are out front, backed up by the GH Nurses. They sing “I’ll be There!” They Steal Hearts and the Scene!

NuMichael’s Dramatic Return Ends the Week

NuMichael walks into the ballroom looking around. Wiley sees his Father immediately, and runs into his arms. Michael tells his son they are going home. Sonny, Carly, Joss, Willow and Drew are stunned! He leaves with his son in his arms.

FANTASTIC way to end the Nurses Ball and this week's General Hospital Recap!