Port Charles is about to be rocked by an intense courtroom showdown that will leave family bonds fractured, loyalties tested, and lives forever changed. ABC’s General Hospital spoilers reveal that the fight for Scout’s future takes a shocking and dangerous turn, with Molly finding herself under attack—both verbally and physically—in the middle of a tense custody hearing. But the biggest twist of all? The judge’s surprise ruling that no one saw coming.

For weeks, Alexis has been holding on to a desperate hope: keeping her granddaughter Scout in Port Charles. After losing Sam, Alexis swore she would never again watch someone she loved slip away. Now, with Drew determined to move Scout to Washington, D.C., Alexis feels her world closing in. What started as a legal battle has turned into something deeply personal—a fight for the only connection she has left to the family she’s lost.

Alexis, always confident in her legal prowess, initially turned to Molly for help, asking her daughter to use her legal expertise to secure grandparental rights. But Molly, ever pragmatic, refused, calling the case “a lost cause.” Her refusal cut Alexis to the core—not just because it meant losing a legal ally, but because it felt like her own daughter was turning her back on her. The sting of that rejection has fueled Alexis’s determination, pushing her toward more drastic measures.

As days passed, Alexis’s obsession grew. Her office became a war room of legal research and desperate phone calls. Loopholes, procedural tricks, and quiet inquiries into Drew’s plans filled her days and nights. And when legitimate avenues seemed to close, Alexis began to consider bending—if not outright breaking—the rules to achieve her goal. In her mind, keeping Scout in Port Charles wasn’t just about love; it was about control, about proving she could still protect what mattered most.

Meanwhile, Drew has been fighting his own internal battle. At first, his approach to Scout’s custody was measured, confident, and deliberate. But Alexis’s relentless pushback and Molly’s unwillingness to side with her mother have chipped away at his calm demeanor. Each setback has stoked a fire of frustration, turning his determination into something darker. Drew’s once-calculated moves are now reckless, driven by fear and a refusal to lose—not just Scout, but the authority and stability he’s fought to maintain.

What no one expected was how this custody war would spill over into open hostility. In the courthouse, tensions reached a fever pitch when Alexis confronted Drew during a recess, their argument spilling into the hallway where voices were raised and accusations flew. Scout, caught in the middle, was visibly shaken—her once-bright spirit dimming under the weight of the adults’ feud.

The true breaking point came when Molly took the stand to give her testimony. Her balanced, legal-minded statements, intended to de-escalate the situation, instead triggered an outburst from a furious Alexis. Witnesses say Alexis accused Molly of betrayal, her voice trembling with emotion. The tension in the room was palpable—but no one was prepared for what happened next.

An enraged Drew, convinced Molly was undermining his case, cornered her outside the courtroom during a recess. While no physical harm was done, the verbal attack was intense enough that security had to intervene, separating them before the situation escalated further. Molly, shaken but composed, returned to the stand, refusing to let intimidation sway her. Still, the incident left the entire courtroom on edge.

Through all of this, Scout has been quietly absorbing every moment. Once a carefree and curious child, she’s now growing wary and guarded. Watching her father unravel—his anger, his desperation, his willingness to bulldoze anyone in his way—has left a mark. And in darker moments, Scout wonders if she’s beginning to reflect the same need for control and mistrust that now defines him.

The turning point came when the judge called everyone back into the courtroom for the final ruling. Expecting a decision that would favor either Alexis’s plea to keep Scout in Port Charles or Drew’s plan to take her to D.C., both sides were blindsided. In a stunning twist, the judge ruled that Scout would remain in Port Charles—but not under Drew’s primary care. Instead, an interim guardian would be appointed until the court could review concerns about both parties’ escalating behavior.

The shock rippled through the courtroom. Alexis’s initial rush of relief was quickly tempered by the realization that she wasn’t named as the guardian either. The judge cited the public blowups, backroom maneuvering, and personal vendettas that had tainted the case. Molly, though blindsided by the appointment of a neutral third party, was quietly relieved—knowing that Scout would at least have some stability while the adults sorted themselves out.

But the war is far from over. Alexis sees the ruling as a temporary setback, convinced she can still find a way to bring Scout fully under her care. Drew, humiliated and furious, is already plotting his next move. And Molly? She’s left wondering if her attempts to remain the voice of reason have cost her more than she’s willing to admit—especially after the verbal assault she endured.

Outside the courthouse, whispers are already spreading through Port Charles. Who attacked Molly, and was it truly just a heated exchange, or something more sinister? Will Alexis’s desperation push her past the point of no return? And will Drew’s unraveling reach a dangerous breaking point?

One thing is certain: the fight for Scout has crossed lines no one can uncross. And in the weeks ahead, this custody battle will ripple far beyond the courtroom, reshaping relationships and revealing truths that could tear families apart for good.