After a Disturbing Encounter at Wiley’s Birthday Party, Willow and Michael Have Sex — Unaware That Chase Is Nearby
Monday, August 2, 2021: Today on General Hospital, Stella tries to warn Portia away from Curtis, "Mike" has Nina in a panic, and Jason and Carly worry about Harmony.

At General Hospital, Portia asks Jordan to get together. The commissioner already knows she and Curtis kissed. She saw them at The Savoy. Jordan is taken aback when the doctor admits they have been seeing each other. Portia apologizes; she hates hurting her. The cop insists it’s had nothing to do with her, but she doesn’t see how they can be friends. If she makes Curtis happy, they are good.
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At Kelly’s, Curtis asks Stella to stop inserting herself into his relationships. Trina comes in and he invites her to join them. Stella takes off and Curtis guesses that Trina is not happy about what’s going on between him and Portia. He explains that it’s new and started after he split with Jordan. She’s skeptical. He insists they weren’t sneaking around behind Jordan’s back and she’s relieved.
After Trina leaves, Jordan arrives and tells Curtis that she has signed the divorce papers. She knows he’s moving on and she won’t hold him back. He wonders if she would have signed the papers if she didn’t think he was moving on.
Stella tracks Portia down at General Hospital and tells her she doesn’t want her and Curtis to get hurt. She suspects that’s destined to happen if they keep seeing each other. Stella flashes back to swiping the divorce papers and then explains she doesn’t think the marriage is over yet. Trina arrives around the corner as Stella reminds Portia about her affair with Curtis.
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At the Quartermaine estate, Chase manages to stand up and takes a step. Austin sees him.
At Wiley’s birthday party, Willow is shocked to answer the door and find her mom there. Michael gets Brook Lynn to take Wiley into the other room and sends everyone else out. Willow asks Harmony why she came back now. Chase wheels in and starts lecturing Harmony for showing up. She defends herself and insists she’s there to mend fences. Chase orders her out. Michael tells Willow it’s her call. Harmony hopes they can see each other soon and exits. Willow claims she forgot a gift in the gatehouse and rushes out.
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In the living room, Jason and Carly fill Valentin in about Dawn of Day and Harmony working with Cyrus. Jason suspects she wants to make things right… but sometimes you can’t and you need to accept it. Carly looks quizzical. Jason says his goodbyes.
On the patio, Carly and Jason discuss what their marriage is costing Britt. She doesn’t want him blaming himself. They worry about Harmony being back.
Valentin and Brook Lynn discuss the Harmony situation. He admits he can empathize with her. He hasn’t always been a good father and placed an enormous strain on Charlotte during his battle with Lulu. Charlotte and Bailey are the most important things in his world.
Austin tells Chase he saw him take a step and suggests he show Willow his progress to cheer her up.
Willow goes to the gatehouse and weeps as she remembers losing her child. Michael joins her and knows how hard today must be for her. After she tells him how she feels, they hug and start making out. As they head upstairs and start having sex, Austin helps Chase into the gatehouse.
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“Mike” creeps into the Tan-O and is startled to see Nina already there, getting the place ready to open. He says it looks like she belongs there. They talk about Lenny’s condition and Phyllis’ hopes. She explains Lenny’s request that she not allow his wife to have unrealistic expectations. When she mentions missing Wiley’s party, he suggests she jet off but she’s sure this is where she should be. Plus, she’s worried about “Mike.” She knows how attached he is to Lenny. They kiss. He admits that Lenny’s sickness has hit him hard. He’s felt a familiar pain, almost a memory of his family. “Mike” is wondering if he doesn’t want to look into his past because he knows that his family is gone. After he leaves to clean up, she asks herself what she’s doing. Brook Lynn calls and asks her to videochat with Wiley. As they are chatting, “Mike” returns and inches closes. Nina jumps as Carly pops up on the screen.
On the next General Hospital: Trina feels betrayed.
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