‘General Hospital’ Recap January 12: Willow’s Big Reveal, Olivia Snaps & Trina and Kai Disappointed

General Hospital recaps for Monday, January 12 revealed Ned Quartermaine (Wally Kurth) told the family about Drew Cain’s (Cameron Mathison) abandonment when he had his heart attack.

Plus, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) caught up with Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) and Molly Lansing-Davis (Kristen Vaganos) and Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) cleared the air.

7 Key Points

• Ned Finally Reveals Drew Abandoned Him During His Heart Attack
• Tracy Revives Edward’s Cocktail Hour — and Reclaims Control
• Olivia Threatens Drew With a Shotgun
• Willow Confides in Nina About Drew and the Trial
• Molly and Cody Clear the Air — and Move Forward
• Michael Grows Closer to Jacinda as the Trial Looms
• Alexis Learns the Truth — Then Makes a Stunning Phone Call

Tracy Reinstated Edward’s Family Cocktail Hour

At the Quartermaine estate, Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) brought back Edward Quartermaine’s (John Ingle) family cocktail hour. (Make sure to check out our weekly GH spoilers, here!)

Then she  raised a toast with Ned, Olivia Quartermaine (Lisa LoCicero), Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard), and Brook Lynn Quartermaine Chase (Amanda Setton).

Ned grumbled that his drink was weak, and Tracy and Olivia reminded him of his heart attack.

In a private moment, Chase questioned if cocktail hour lasted a full hour, and Brook Lynn joked that after 60 minutes, he might receive an “important call.”  

As they settled down together, Tracy revealed that she had spoken to a judge about reclaiming the Quartermaine items that Drew had taken.

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Ned Told The Family About Drew’s Abandonment

After Ned remembered Drew witnessing his heart attack and walking away, Olivia proposed trying to reconcile with Drew, to which Ned exclaimed: “Absolutely not! Not after he…” leaving everyone curious about what their troublesome relative had done this time.

Ned attempted to conceal the truth but eventually disclosed that during his confrontation with Drew over the stolen heirlooms, he had his heart attack, and everyone was shocked that Drew simply abandoned him.

Tracy recognized Ned’s desire to keep this secret until he could use it against Drew but expressed frustration that he should have shared it with them sooner.

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Drew Went Home With Willow And Nina Stopped By

Drew came home with Willow, complaining about how Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) messed up their night.

After taking off his dirty shirt, Drew tried to get intimate, but Willow went to wash it. When a shirtless Drew opened the door, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) thought she was interrupting something, but Willow quickly appeared to say she wasn’t and gave Drew a new shirt.

Nina said she wanted to check on her daughter after the testimony, and Drew confidently stated that she had nothing to worry about because his testimony was a great setup for his wife.  

Drew’s bragging was cut short by Martin Grey (Michael E. Knight), who brought a court order stating Drew had to return Tracy’s belongings.

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Drew Left, And Nina Caught Up With Willow

The congressman then left to inform Tracy about what she could do with that order. Once they were alone, Nina picked up on Willow’s dislike for Drew, and the new bride confessed that he could be a bit overbearing at times.

Nina voiced her concerns about Drew’s testimony in court, yet she still believed that Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) had set Willow up for the crime

Willow sighed, admitting she had been scared while on the stand, but Nina commended her for performing so well. “I just spoke the truth,” Willow stated plainly. “I love my children. Everything I have done has been for them”.

Willow says she doesn't dislike Drew

Nina is gonna get a shock one day, huh, about her "innocent" daughter pic.twitter.com/YcEWLLmuVY

— Lisa (@LSA8M) January 12, 2026

Nina Reassured Willow

Nina reassured her that she would be back with Wiley and Amelia Corinthos (Viron Weaver, Serenity and Sequoia Mork Macko).

Then she inquired about the evidence suggesting that Drew had bribed Judge Eva Heran (Tessa Auberjonois) to keep her away from her kids.

Willow mentioned that she had to trust Drew’s assertion that Michael had planted the evidence to frame her, as she was depending on her husband to help her regain custody.

Nina reminded her that she didn’t need Drew because if she was acquitted and Michael was convicted, she would automatically get full custody.

She also promised her daughter that she would be there for her emotionally and financially, no matter what she chose; however, Willow stated that severing ties with Drew would be challenging.

Yuri Tried To Stop Drew And Martin From Entering The Mansion

Yuri (Cyrus Hobbi) attempted to prevent Drew and Martin from entering the mansion without causing them harm, and Tracy supported him, prompting Chase to intervene and calm things down.

Drew told Tracy that she would never retrieve her belongings because Martin planned to appeal the order, dragging it through the courts for years.

Tracy warned that she would reveal Martin’s fraud regarding Monica Quartermaine’s (Leslie Charleson) will, but Drew pointed out that this would also create issues for Ronnie Bard (Erika Slezak).

Just as Tracy was about to threaten Martin again, she suddenly realized he was the one who had eavesdropped on her conversation with Michael and reported her to Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn).

Martin acted innocent, while Brook Lynn reminded everyone that Drew had abandoned Ned during his heart attack; Martin was shocked, but Drew maintained he thought Ned was pretending and they were being “overdramatic.”

READ THIS: Olivia Threatened Drew With A Shotgun!

At that moment, Olivia came down the stairs with a shotgun aimed at Drew! “You left my husband to die like a dog,” she declared; the only reason I haven’t shot you yet is that Ned is still alive.

So, if you know what’s best for you, you and the sycophantic lawyer need to leave this place right now.”

Drew doubted she would shoot him in front of her son-in-law, the police officer, but Chase reminded him that he was technically suspended and Drew was trespassing

Martin hurried out the door, and when Olivia threatened to finish what someone else had started, Drew followed; Olivia reassured everyone that the gun was not loaded, and Tracy was impressed.

Molly And Kristina Caught Up

At the Port Charles Grill bar, Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi) sat down and didn’t want to discuss Willow’s trial; instead, she asked Molly for news about Cody.

She was shocked to learn that her sister and Cody had been intimate in ADA Justine Turner’s (Nazneen Contractor) office.

As Molly recounted their night together in the stables, Kristina began to question what had gone wrong. Molly shared that when James West (Gary James Fuller) asked her if she was Cody’s girlfriend the next morning, she said “no,” but it was unintentional. Kristina reassured her that she just needed to clarify things.

Felicia Arrived At The Stables Looking For James’ Riding Gloves

Meanwhile, at the stables, Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner) was  assisted in locating James’s riding gloves, hinting that Cody was distracted because he was thinking about a lovely lawyer.

Cody felt uncomfortable since when James inquired if Molly was his girlfriend, she quickly replied no, despite his belief that they shared a special connection. Felicia noted that Molly appeared happy when they saw her with Cody that morning.

But he confessed he had referred to them as a couple, which might have been too soon after her split with TJ Ashford (Tajh Bellow). Felicia tried to encourage him.

Cody And Molly Cleared Things Up

Felicia was aware of how much he truly cared for Molly and encouraged him to speak with her, but he feared being relegated to the friend zone.

At that moment, Molly walked in, prompting Felicia to make a quick exit. Both Molly and Cody began to apologize simultaneously, after which he allowed her to clarify that she had turned down James because she believed that was what he wanted to hear.

Cody interrupted her before she could go on and stated that if she wished to be his girlfriend, he would be happy to be her boyfriend. They shared a laugh, then kissed, and he took her upstairs.

Wiley And Michael Talked About Playing Video Games

Wiley mentioned to Michael that he had a great time playing video games with Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) and inquired if Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) played as well.

She affirmed that she did and proudly shared that she once had thousands of followers on Twitch. Wiley expressed his desire to play the new Tron game with her, but Michael reminded his son that it was bedtime, so they arranged to game together next week.

After settling Wiley down, Michael reassured Jacinda that she didn’t need to make any commitments if she was still contemplating leaving town. But she insisted that she enjoyed spending time with his son.

Michael And Jacinda Became Closer

Michael chose to take Jacinda out, and before long, they found themselves at the Port Charles Grill, where Kristina noticed that Jacinda hadn’t actually left town.

They invited her to join them for a drink, and the conversation naturally shifted to the trial, with Kristina expressing her frustration about her mother targeting her brother.

When Michael stepped away to take a call from Wiley, Jacinda apologized to Kristina for not accepting her money and leaving town, as it ended up complicating things for Michael.

She also mentioned that she had returned the money which was now with Michael.

Kristina Was Pleased

Kristina shared her happiness about staying for her brother. Michael came back to say that Wiley was seeking approval to play more often to improve his skills and defeat Jacinda.

Kristina shifted her focus back to the trial and questioned Michael if he was concerned about facing charges for attempted murder.

Michael confessed he was aware that the situation was precarious at the moment. Yet he was resolved to have a good time and enjoy the company of his loved ones, so they all raised their glasses in a toast.

Kai And Trina Dropped In On Alexis To Tell Their Story

At Miller & Davis, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) and Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) met with Alexis, who apologized for the court incident with Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr).

They revealed they knew Willow shot Drew because they were at his place that night. Alexis wanted more details, so Trina explained she asked Kai to help her get evidence Drew used to blackmail her mom, and they hid in the bedroom when he returned.

They heard gunshots but didn’t see Willow; they recognized her by a ringtone of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. When they checked, it was Willow’s ringtone, not Michael’s-Alexis argued this didn’t prove anything, but Trina and Kai pointed out other evidence against Willow.

Alexis Couldn’t Use The Evidence But Called A Number Afterwards

Alexis struggled to believe Willow would shoot Drew and then marry him like a cold killer; in the end, Alexis said she wouldn’t act on this info because she had to defend her client.

Kai said it was a mistake and they should go to the police, but Alexis warned that would implicate them. She said for their own good, she’d forget this conversation; Trina wanted to continue, but Kai said they had said enough and should leave.

Outside, Trina wondered what to do next, while inside, Alexis found some phone records. She called a highlighted incoming number and was surprised when Wiley answered-he said he wasn’t supposed to talk to strangers, hung up, and went back to his game, leaving Alexis stunned.

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