On the June 9, 2025, episode of General Hospital, the drama in Port Charles reaches boiling point as long-buried secrets and high-stakes power plays threaten to upend the lives of several central figures. At the heart of the unfolding chaos is Michael Corinthos, who is basking in the emotional high of welcoming his newborn child with Sasha Gilmore. Yet, despite the joy of becoming a father again, Michael is hiding a dangerous secret that could bring everything crashing down.

Michael’s happiness is tinged with unease, as he knows revealing he’s the biological father of Sasha’s baby could spell disaster in his fierce custody battle with Willow for Wy and Amelia. Michael’s top priority remains protecting the future he’s built with his children, but now he’s entangled in a web of deceit. If this paternity secret is exposed, it could cost him not just custody, but his children’s stability altogether.

Desperate to safeguard his family while shielding the truth, Michael begins scrambling for a solution—one that will allow him to preserve his newfound joy without jeopardizing the custody case. Enter Sonny Corinthos, Michael’s father, who brings with him a strategic mindset shaped by decades of navigating treacherous waters. Sonny urges Michael to consider a ceasefire with Willow. He advises Michael to offer a temporary truce and negotiate a compromise—before Willow uncovers the truth and uses it to destroy him in court.

Sonny makes it clear: fighting a war is risky, but being caught off guard is even worse. Though Michael respects his father’s advice, he remains hesitant. He knows Willow is unpredictable and capable of wielding his secret as a weapon. Would she accept peace—or see his truce as a weakness to exploit?

While Michael weighs his next move, Sasha is dealing with her own post-birth crisis. Although she successfully delivered her baby, danger still looms. Her health is fragile, and enemies are circling. Giving birth hasn’t freed her from threats—it has only exposed new vulnerabilities. One of the most unexpected threats comes from Willow, who served as Sasha’s midwife but now finds herself twisted in conflicted emotions.

Willow still harbors resentment toward Sasha, despite having helped bring her child into the world. While a sliver of empathy emerged in that moment, it’s overshadowed by bitterness. Helping Sasha was a deeply personal sacrifice, and Willow now feels torn—part healer, part adversary. Her conflicted emotions soon boil over into an ominous confrontation.

Willow approaches Michael with a chilling ultimatum—one that shakes him to his core. Though her proposal remains vague, Michael is certain it’s tied to the custody battle. He suspects she may be demanding full guardianship of Wy and Amelia, effectively forcing him to relinquish his parental rights. In return, she would ensure Sasha and the newborn remain safe. The idea horrifies Michael. Could he really sacrifice the children he raised to protect the child he just welcomed?

As this moral dilemma tears at Michael, Carly Corinthos is igniting a firestorm of her own. She discovers that Jason Morgan, her husband, has been hiding a key truth—he faked being the father of Sasha’s baby to protect her from the chaos of the Corinthos legacy. Jason believed his lie would shield Sasha and the child from scandal, but to Carly, it’s an unforgivable betrayal.

Furious, Carly confronts Jason in a heated scene, demanding to know why he lied. Jason tries to defend his actions, insisting he did it out of loyalty and concern for Sasha. But Carly isn’t buying it. She sees Jason’s deception as reckless manipulation and a breach of trust that could shatter their bond. The tension between them crackles as Carly wrestles with anger and disbelief.

Meanwhile, Marco Rios faces his own emotional battle. His biological mother, Natalyia Ramirez, has landed herself in trouble—arrested for driving under the influence. Despite her pleas for help, Marco refuses to bail her out. His decision is not made lightly; it’s rooted in years of abandonment and emotional wounds. Natalyia left him as a baby, and now, Marco sees rescuing her as enabling a dangerous cycle.

Jen Sidwell, Marco’s father, pressures him to step in, but Marco firmly shuts it down. He won’t allow Natalyia’s drama to pull them back in. Rumors spread that her drunk driving may have caused an accident—and some whisper that Lucky Spencer could be the victim. This theory gains traction as news breaks that actor Jonathan Jackson, who plays Lucky, may be leaving the show. If true, Natalyia’s reckless actions may have far-reaching and tragic consequences.

Back on Carly’s radar, another name sparks fury—Nina Reeves. Once a maternal figure to Sasha, Nina is now reportedly maneuvering against her in court. Carly, horrified at the betrayal, is incensed that Nina would use the law to crush someone she once treated like a daughter. She begins plotting revenge, determined to protect Sasha from legal and emotional devastation.

Carly starts drawing up countermeasures—considering public exposure, legal retaliation, and rallying her family to undermine Nina’s power. The former warmth between Carly and Nina is now completely extinguished. The battle lines are drawn, and Carly refuses to let Sasha be trampled by someone she once trusted.

As these personal wars rage on, Drew Cain finds himself caught in a dangerous dilemma. He’s uncovered undeniable proof that Nina orchestrated a scheme to drug him through a planted associate. Drew wants to tell Willow, especially with her connection to Sasha and her growing suspicions about Nina. But Nina, ever the tactician, corners Drew with a threat—if he exposes her, she’ll reveal their past affair. The scandal could destroy Drew’s credibility, both with his family and with Willow.

Drew is paralyzed. Does he tell the truth and risk personal ruin, or stay silent and become complicit in Nina’s manipulation? His face betrays the agony of that choice, knowing either path may trigger fallout he cannot contain.

As Port Charles is rocked by these explosive revelations and impossible choices, one thing becomes clear: no one is safe from the consequences of their past. Michael must decide whether to risk everything for the truth or live a lie for the sake of those he loves. Carly must choose whether to burn bridges or protect her family at any cost. Drew must confront his conscience while navigating Nina’s threats. And Sasha, having just given life, may now find her own hanging in the balance.

In a town where loyalty is constantly tested, secrets never stay buried for long—and on this Monday’s episode, General Hospital dives deeper into the lives of those who will do anything to hold onto love, power, and family.