GH Recap August 26: Natasha Cassadine Puts Willow on Notice

On the Wednesday, August 26, 2026, episode of General Hospital, Kai paid a visit to Alexis' house, but Natasha paid a visit to Willow's office. Plus, Nina had a conniption on Jack, Josslyn and Trina came to an understanding, and Sonny got ready for his backyard barbecue.

Guess What I Did, Mom?

Nina was shocked by Willow's actions | Image: ABC

Nina stopped by Willow's office to plan a trip to the Hamptons next month. Willow suggested doing it this weekend, so Nina told her that she may have plans with Jack in New York City. Willow was immediately alarmed and told her mother that she couldn't get involved with Jack.

Nina reminded Willow that Jack had been very good to her, but Willow said, "Jack's generosity has a limit." Willow then played the recording she made of Jack to have leverage over him. Nina was both shocked and outraged and asked Willow what she planned to do.

"I don't plan to do anything, but if I need to, thanks to that recording, I'll take him down too," she said, shocking Nina. Willow and Nina argued back and forth about how risky a move that was. "You're not going to use it and he will have no idea what you did because you have no idea what these people are capable of," Nina warned about the WSB.

"They killed Cassius. You are going to promise me that you're going to delete that recording because I can't lose you," Nina said. Willow still refused to delete it because she wanted Jack to get her leverage against Michael. "It's the only way. Right now, I have the advantage and I'm not letting go of it till I get what I need," Willow asserted.

Willow Did What?

Alexis knew what she had to do | Image: ABC

Alexis welcomed Kai to her home so he could tell her that Willow was threatening him. Kai explained to Alexis that he and Trina told Michael what Willow did after she threatened to take her kids from Michael. Alexis could barely believe that Willow was trying to pin the shooting on Kai.

"And there's more. I am not 100% certain of this, but I'm pretty sure Willow tried to kill Drew. Again," Kai said, shocking Alexis. She found it hard to believe that Willow shoved Drew's wheelchair into the lake or he would have pressed charges. Kai argued that Drew probably wants to take personal revenge.

Kai also worried that Willow would go after Trina, but Alexis assured him Willow wouldn't do anything because she knew she could be charged with perjury. "My advice to you? Stay as far away from her as possible," Alexis said. Kai wondered what would have happened if he had come forward in January. Alexis wondered the same.

After Kai left, Alexis headed straight to Willow's office and declared war. "I know you shot Drew and I'm not going to stay silent about it any longer," Natasha Cassadine warned. "You can't," Willow said. Natasha told her no, "Time for the truth to come out."

"Popcorn"

When Josslyn found Carly in her office and told her she was going to be the new CEO of JJE, Carly looked at her silently and skeptically, before asking, "What's the catch?" Josslyn said there was no catch and she thought Carly would be happy about this.

"I thought WSB agents were good liars. Guess I was wrong," Carly said. Josslyn feigned confusion, but Carly was able to figure things out. She knew her daughter would only do this unless she was given no choice. "What's going on, Josslyn? And what does this have to do with the WSB?" Carly demanded to know.

Josslyn once again put on an act, telling Carly, "Accept my decision and do not interfere." Carly surprised Joss when she smiled and said, "Okay." Josslyn was surprised, but accepted her mother's acceptance.

At the pool, Gio gave Emma a cold drink, but Trina a warm one to keep her vocal cords in shape. Gio claimed their recording session was amazing, but Trina needed to try to stay on vocal rest. When the warm water did the trick and her throat felt better, Trina said she was working on a song about her dad.

Trina opened up about how hard this was for her to say goodbye to Curtis, but the emotional moment ended when Joss arrived to hang out with people her own age. Emma immediately had a snide remark. "Did you take the afternoon off from spying?" she asked. So, Josslyn dropped the (false) bomb that she was taking a leave of absence from spying to be a corporate CEO.

Trina took Josslyn aside to tell her that nothing about her life makes any sense. When Trina started asking too many questions, Josslyn just said, "Popcorn" and Trina understood.

Drew's Promise

Drew took another meeting at the Metro Court Gardens, as that is where he holds court now. He kindly asked Jordan how she was holding up after Curtis headed to prison. Jordan pretty much told Drew they were no longer friends and he wasn't privy to aspects of her personal life.

Drew claimed her understood. "I learned my lesson about personal and professional bleeding into each other," he said. Drew then got down to business. He worried that Michael would question all of his suggestions, which was a problem for Jordan. "You see, I'm very concerned about Michael's bias...What about your own? Is Michael someone you're really willing to work with?" she asked.

Drew admitted that he and Michael had a contentious relationship, but he was determined to work well with him on a professional level.

The WSB

Jack was the man of the hour | Image: ABC

Isaiah and Tristan sat down for a meal at another table after volunteering at a free clinic all morning. Isaiah told Tristan what had brought him to Port Charles two years ago, prompting Tristan to bring up Sidwell's Africa endeavors. Isaiah was curious how Tristan knew so much about Sidwell, so Tristan told him he used to work with the WSB.

Isaiah asked why anyone would work for them, so Tristan pointed to Jack, saying they sometimes do good. "If you ask that guy, he'd say he sometimes does the wrong thing for the right reasons," Tristan said. "When it comes to the WSB, you either sell out, crack up, or get out."

Felicia met with Jack at another table at Jack's behest. "You're here cause I am trying to protect a friend of yours and I need your help," Jack told a curious Felicia, who was not happy when he didn't even ask how Anna was doing. Jack just wanted to know details about Anna's ordeal to try to help her.

"Anything told to me in Anna's confidence will stay that way," Felicia asserted. She reminded Jack that she was under no obligation to tell him anything. "That's right, Mrs. Scorpio, you are not obligated — yet," he said.

Felicia was done with Jack and accused him of manipulating her. "I don't know if you're a good agent, but I do know you're a terrible person," Felicia said, before walking away. When Felicia was gone, Jack received a text from Nina that she needed to see him.

After Felicia left the restaurant, she headed upstairs to Carly's office and told her about her meeting with Jack. Felicia asked what happened between them, prompting Carly to tell her old friend that Jack had recruited her daughter into the WSB. Felicia warned Carly that she couldn't trust Jack, which Carly knew. Felicia told Carly where she could find Jack.

When Nina arrived at the Metro Court Gardens, Jack told her that he reminded Willow she owed him after she blew off the appropriations meeting on purpose. "A smart man would try to work with Willow and not threaten her. You made a huge mistake," Nina warned. She suggested that he just give Willow what she wanted.

"You just don't see it, do you? Who and what your daughter is. You're just going to keep enabling her until she destroys you. And when she does, mark my words, she will not shed a single tear. Not a real one. Willow will just pick herself up and keep on going," Jack warned.

Jack said that Willow was more complicated than Nina wanted to admit. "It's not that complicated. Willow and I just love each other," Nina said. "Well, I know you love her, but..." That's when Nina became outraged and issued a stern warning: "You just give Willow what she needs, Brennan. Or the only person who will be destroyed is you," she said, before storming off. Carly witnessed the whole thing.

Backyard Barbecue

It's time for Sonny's barbecue | Image: ABC

It was the day of Sonny's big barbecue, so Michael was the first to arrive to talk to Sonny first. When Donna asked where Wiley and Amelia were and Michael said they couldn't make it, Sonny knew something was up, so he sent Donna to check on the dog.

Sonny asked if Willow was giving him trouble, so Michael noted that Willow is not in any position to give anyone trouble (but she sure will try). He didn't want to interfere on her day with the kids. Sonny understood, as he had his share of custody troubles. Carly doesn't cause him problems, he said. "Not like Ava. She fights me for everything," Sonny added. "I don't trust Ava. Not for a second."

Sonny asked about business, so Michael told him that Jordan was the right choice for Aurora and she could also help manage Drew. "Be very, very careful of Drew," Sonny warned. When Sonny went to check on the food, Donna told Michael that she had invited the nice lawyer lady who makes her dad smile.

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