The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital Spoilers: Carly’s Explosive Confrontation With Willow Threatens Custody Battle
Carly’s violent outburst against Willow could cost Michael custody of his children, while Alexis makes a shocking decision about Kristina’s fate that leaves Ava’s blackmail scheme in ruins.

GENERAL HOSPITAL SPOILERS: CARLY’S VIOLENT OUTBURST THREATENS TO HAND MICHAEL’S KIDS TO WILLOW ON A SILVER PLATTER!
Just when you thought the Carly Spencer vs. Willow Tait saga couldn’t get any more explosive, Monday’s episode is about to blow the lid off this simmering family feud! Following Jack Brennan’s advice to “just be herself,” Carly unleashed her unfiltered fury on Willow in a confrontation so intense that Jason Morgan had to physically drag her away before she slapped her daughter-in-law across the face!
CARLY’S RAGE SPIRALS OUT OF CONTROL
The drama ignites when Carly realizes she may have just destroyed any chance of Michael keeping custody of his children after her volcanic eruption at Drew’s Dawn of Day house. Even level-headed Jason – who’s seen Carly at her absolute worst – thought she crossed a serious line when he was forced to physically restrain her from slapping Willow.
“I just handed Michael’s kids right to Willow,” a frantic Carly confesses to Jack in the aftermath, clearly shaken by her own lack of control. The WSB agent tries to reassure her things will work out, but let’s be real – when has Carly ever gone nuclear without serious consequences?
Meanwhile, a shell-shocked Willow runs straight to mama Nina Reeves to process the traumatic confrontation. But here’s the twist that has us GASPING – Willow actually admits that some of what Carly said might be TRUE! This shocking concession could be a game-changer in the ongoing battle for Michael’s children.
AVA’S BLACKMAIL SCHEME HITS A BRICK WALL
On the other side of Port Charles, Ava Jerome is counting her chickens before they’ve hatched – and she’s about to get a RUDE awakening! Convinced her money troubles will vanish by morning, Ava gleefully tells Ric Lansing about her foolproof blackmail scheme against Alexis Davis. Her logic? Alexis always protects Kristina and will hand over the Cassadine cash rather than let her daughter take the fall.
“She always protects Kristina,” Ava confidently declares, practically counting the cash already.
But Ric – who knows a thing or two about blackmail schemes gone wrong – warns that her plan might backfire. And boy, is he right! What Ava doesn’t know is that Alexis has already made her choice – and it’s not what anyone expected.
In a gut-wrenching maternal decision, Alexis is willing to have Kristina involuntarily committed rather than give Ava a single penny of the Cassadine fortune! Talk about tough love! Alexis believes that commitment is actually what’s best for her troubled daughter. Will this decision fracture their relationship forever?
LAURA DELIVERS A BOMBSHELL TO SONNY
The political drama heats up when Mayor Laura Collins meets with Sonny Corinthos for a delicate conversation about their friendship. With Councilman Ezra Boyle breathing down her neck about showing favoritism to Port Charles’ resident coffee importer (wink, wink), Laura is forced to put some public distance between herself and Sonny.
While Sonny understands the political reality, he’s completely blindsided by the REAL bombshell Laura drops: Jenz Sidwell – the mysterious newcomer who’s been circling Sonny’s territory – is working with Drew Cain on the esplanade project targeting Sonny’s pier!
This revelation has Sonny looking over his shoulder. Is this the beginning of a coordinated attack to strip Sonny of his power base in Port Charles? With Laura forced to back away publicly and enemies closing in on his territory, Sonny may be more vulnerable than he’s been in years.
WHAT’S NEXT IN PORT CHARLES?
Monday’s episode sets up explosive consequences that will ripple through Port Charles for weeks to come:
Will Willow’s surprising moment of self-awareness lead to a peace offering, or is she simply regrouping before the final custody battle? And with Nina whispering in her ear, can Carly ever hope to repair the damage she’s done?
Alexis choosing to commit Kristina rather than pay off Ava shows just how far a mother will go to do what she believes is right – but at what cost to their relationship? Will Kristina ever forgive her mother for this ultimate betrayal?
As for Sonny, with Laura forced to distance herself, Sidwell and Drew moving on his territory, and Jack Brennan seemingly everywhere, could the king of Port Charles finally be facing a challenge he can’t overcome?
Tune in Monday to see these explosive storylines unfold – because in Port Charles, the most devastating fallout always comes AFTER the initial explosion!