Port Charles was buzzing with tension as legal battles, secrets, and emotional breakdowns took center stage. In this General Hospital Recap for May 14, 2025, we saw custody drama, relationship cracks, and one big court decision that could change everything.
Drew and Willow Prepare for War
Willow was stunned when a legal server handed her divorce papers. Michael had officially started the custody fight. She couldn’t believe he moved ahead without even warning her. At home, Nina tried to comfort her daughter. She assured Willow that if Drew was trustworthy, she would believe in him too. The gesture left Willow feeling supported.
Meanwhile, Drew met with Ric and brought him in as Willow’s new lawyer. While Ric suggested delaying the hearing to gather evidence against Michael, Drew disagreed. He insisted on moving forward with a plan to paint Michael as an absentee father.
General Hospital Recap: Carly Pushes for Court Action
At Carly’s house, she met with Jason and Diane to discuss their next move. Carly had already pushed for an earlier court date, which caught everyone off guard. Now, Michael was due in court by June 2, but he was still in Germany recovering. Jason was furious, knowing this could cost Michael custody. Diane offered to file for a delay, but Carly rejected the idea.
She was determined to fight on Michael’s behalf and believed the kids were safer with her than under Drew’s roof. Diane warned her that if Willow lost custody, Nina might win custody instead. Carly still wanted to take the risk.
Sparks Fly at the Metro Court
Elsewhere, Lulu sat down for dinner with Laura and Lucky. She shared that she’d paused her adoption article for now. The peaceful mood broke when Ezra approached and taunted Laura about Rocco’s drinking scandal. Laura quickly put him in his place—by tossing a drink in his face. Lulu was both surprised and entertained.
General Hospital Recap: Ric’s Story Doesn’t Add Up
Back at Elizabeth’s place, Ric made a surprise visit. Liz remembered a detail about the crash—Ric mentioning the brakes. When she asked about it, Ric blamed black ice for the loss of control. After he left, Lucky came home and heard the full story. Liz told him the insurance company took the car, but her gut told her something didn’t feel right. Ric’s excuse only raised more red flags.
Alexis Sends Spinelli on a Secret Mission
Over at her office, Alexis brought in Spinelli for a private task. She needed to find Ric’s wrecked car, hoping it might reveal the truth. Spinelli did some digging and discovered Ava had it sent to a storage facility. The plot thickened, and Alexis hoped this move could help protect Kristina from further trauma.
At Lulu’s home, Kristina opened up to Dante. She was hurt by Alexis’ attempt to have her committed. Their conversation took a turn when Dante asked about the car accident. Kristina made a comment about the car’s damage. Dante grew suspicious—how did she know those details? The question clearly caught her off guard.
General Hospital Recap: Kai’s Nurses Ball Dream, Supports Trina
At GH, Kai pushed to get discharged early. He wanted to support Trina at the Nurses Ball. Stella broke the news gently—his doctors wouldn’t release him yet. Still, she hinted there was hope. He might get out in time, giving him a shot to surprise Trina during her big moment.
Meanwhile, Josslyn rehearsed with Trina and shared she landed the research assistant job. Trina congratulated her but reminded Joss she didn’t steal it from Emma. Josslyn was also surprised to hear Trina planned to leave right after their performance to be with Kai. The decision seemed to sting a little, revealing some quiet tension between them.
As the Nurses Ball nears, Kai might deliver a surprise that melts hearts. Meanwhile, the custody battle continues to heat up. That’s all for this General Hospital Recap, but don’t miss what’s coming next. Keep following Soap Opera Daily for all your juicy updates!
