General Hospital Recap - Monday, August 18, 2025 | Drew Plays Dirty While Maxie Hits the Floor

On Monday's General Hospital Drew tried to strong-arm Sonny into submission, Stella got cornered by investigators, Brook Lynn wrestled with family regrets, and Maxie may have paid the ultimate price for Deception’s latest product launch. Meanwhile, Britt and Jason’s reunion added a splash of nostalgia to an already explosive day.

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Stella Faces the Heat

Stella barely had time to breathe before two government suits from the New York State Office of Fraud marched into the hospital demanding answers. Jordan, Felicia, and Isaiah rallied around her, but Stella decided to face the music head-on. Cue Martin showing up to play knight in shining lawyer suit, only to be told he’s also under suspicion. Not exactly the rescue she was counting on. Curtis and Portia raced in, furious and suspicious about who ordered the witch hunt. Anyone else get the feeling Drew’s fingerprints are all over this?

Brook Lynn Struggles With Mom Drama

At Home & Heart, Brook Lynn was still licking her wounds after Lucy’s last ambush and told Flora she couldn’t go on-air. Their chat turned personal when Lois’ name came up, and Brook Lynn admitted she still felt betrayed that her mom didn’t open up about searching for her child sooner. Flora gently pushed BLQ to stop playing the “what if” game and decide whether love is enough to rebuild her relationship with Lois. Wise words, but will Brook Lynn listen?

Drew Pushes Sonny Too Far

Over at Sonny’s, Drew pulled out his blackmail playbook. He demanded Sonny convince Michael to let Willow see the kids, sell his piers to Jenz, and then hit the road. And if Sonny didn’t play ball? Drew threatened to send Michael to prison for assault. Yes, he really tried it. Sonny erupted, furious that Drew used Wiley to bait Michael, and called him a loser straight to his face. When Sonny threw him out, Turner came out of hiding, stunned by what she’d just overheard. She quickly pegged Drew as the real menace in town and even promised Sonny she’d find a way to bring him down. Drew may think he’s untouchable, but he’s stacking up enemies like dominoes.

Maxie’s Big Collapse

Meanwhile, Maxie was juggling secrets of her own. She asked Martin about meeting with the DA behind her partners’ backs, clearly worried about her position at Deception. Then it was showtime at Home & Heart, where Maxie and Lucy introduced their new Youth Truth line. Lucy, as always, tried to turn the segment into a Nurses Ball highlight reel, but Maxie reeled her in and demonstrated their night mask live on air. That’s when it happened: Maxie got dizzy, then suddenly crumpled to the floor. On live television. Coincidence? Or did someone want Maxie to go down with her own product?

Jason and Britt Reunite

And across the globe at The Five Poppies, Joss was unraveling after taking down an assassin, while Vaughn did his best to comfort her. But the real gasp-worthy moment came when Britt, still rattled from the chaos, opened her door to find Jason standing there. Just like that, one of Port Charles’ most complicated pairings was face-to-face again.

Now the question is: who wanted Maxie silenced, how long before Drew’s enemies strike back, and what will Jason’s return mean for Britt? 

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