GH Recap August 27: Natasha Reads Willow for Filth as Drew Recruits Ava for a Diabolical Plan

On the Thursday, August 27, 2026, episode of General Hospital, Willow learned there is one more monster that she has to slay, Justine's dinner plans were not as she believed, and Chase decided to be stupid again.

Molly's Odd Day

Molly welcomed some unusual guests | Image: ABC

At Alexis' house, Justine and Molly discussed a case, with Molly questioning Justine's box of pastries. Justine admitted they were to bring them to Sonny's place for dinner. Molly was surprised that Justine was invited and going. Molly thought that maybe Justine was softening toward Sonny because he had saved her life, but Justine said it was Donna who had invited her.

Molly was curious that Justine had even met Donna. Justine explained it was when she questioned Sonny in his home. Molly thought it would be awkward to have dinner with just Sonny and Donna, which is what Justine seemed to think it was.

For some bizarre reason, Chase stopped by next to talk about the Ashfords getting closure on Curtis and Jordan's accident. He had wondered if there was another "suspect" aside from Isaiah, despite the "suspect" not committing any crimes. Molly even told Chase that Curtis' "logic" that Isaiah was the other driver didn't add up. In fact, she didn't think they'd ever find the other driver. Chase was determined to solve this, especially since Willow was once a "suspect."

Party Time

Sonny was pretty mean to Ava | Image: ABC

Brook Lynn arrived at Sonny's with Phoebe in tow, exciting Donna, as she couldn't wait for the guests to arrive. Sonny was happy to welcome Dante and Rocco next. When Ava dropped off Avery, she mentioned the new vanity Sonny had bought her and noted she wasn't ready for makeup.

"It's a piece of furniture, Ava," Sonny said. "I'm not the one who brought her that skimpy little rag," Ava claimed it was a stylish dress. "If you're a waitress in a cocktail lounge," Sonny countered. He then showed Ava the door so she wouldn't be there when the rest of the guests arrived.

"I don't want Avery to have to hear what they say about you, that you're a cancer who needs to be cut out of her life," Sonny cruelly said about his child's mother. Ava was hurt by those words and let Sonny know it, while also asking if he realized how talk like that could hurt Avery. Sonny didn't see a problem as long as he didn't say those things in front of Avery. Ava took that as her cue to leave.

More Guests

Elizabeth was happy to see Dante | Image: ABC

When Ric and Elizabeth arrived, there was an awkward moment with Dante. Liz made sure that Dante was icing his knee and took him to the kitchen to get ice. "I noticed that Elizabeth wasn't wearing an engagement ring," Sonny said, once Liz and Dante we out of earshot. Ric explained that he had taken Sonny's advice and had decided to go slow. Sonny thought that was a fantastic idea.

When everyone was outside playing cornhole, Gio and Emma snuck inside to make out. They then hid behind a wall when Michael and Brook Lynn walked in. They got an earful when Brook Lynn and Michael got into an argument over his respect for her marriage.

"I know that you and Chase are solid now so having Willow around won't be a threat," Michael reasoned. "If you're that worried about it, maybe Willow's not the problem."

Brook Lynn was outraged by that remark, but didn't get a chance to say much because Gio burst in. "It sounds like you're doing something to hurt my mom and if that's the case, it needs to stop," he said. Michael explained that he had to allow Willow to move into the gatehouse for his kids' sake. "I'm sorry. I couldn't see a better solution," he said, before walking back outside. Gio promised Brook Lynn he'd be there for her if she needed him.

Soon, Donna answered the door to Justine, who was shocked to see so many people standing in the living room. The other guests walked outside, so Justine told Donna she had only come to drop off the cupcakes. Donna stopped her and asked Justine to be her cornhole partner.

Things became more interesting later when Elizabeth noticed that Dante had ketchup on his cheek. Ric watched as she tried to wipe it off. Rather than lurking in a corner, he approached Dante to hand him a napkin.

Drew's Business

At the pool, Scout couldn't wait to get to the Surf Lodge, but Drew had to tell her that there'd been a change in plans because something came up that she had to do. Scout was clearly disappointed, but she said she understood. She had just wanted to spend time with her dad.

Drew sent Scout off with her nanny before meeting with Ava at the Metro Court Gardens. Ava was quite shaken up after her run-in with Sonny. "The sooner Sonny goes down, the better," Ava declared. But Drew had one obstacle they needed to take care of first. He needed Ava to get what Jack Brennan had on him.

Ava did not want to be involved with anything WSB-related, but Drew assured her that this was personal. "If you do this, you'll never have to deal with Sonny's insults again. How does that sound?" Drew asked. Ava thought it sounded great and agreed to do keep Jack busy while Drew searched Jack's hotel room.

Scout and Rocco met up at the Q boathouse after Rocco snuck out of his grandfather's party. She told Rocco she could stay out all night if she wanted to because her dad would never notice. The teens then played cornhole, just as they were playing at Sonny's house.

Natasha Lets Loose

Willow feels the walls closing in | Image: ABC

In Willow's office, the congresswoman asked for her calls to be held so she could deal with Natasha Cassadine, aka Alexis. As Willow denied, Alexis didn't want to hear it. "Enough. This ends now," Alexis said. Willow still stood there and tried to spin things, acting innocent as always. She barely flinched when Alexis told her that Kai and Trina had come to her in January.

"How I wish I had gone to the judge. How I wish I had caused a mistrial because you would be in prison where you belong," Alexis said. Willow claimed the jury found her innocent and that was that. Alexis reminded her that "not guilty" is not the same and the jury wasn't working with all the evidence.

Willow finally understood why Alexis didn't want to celebrate after the verdict. "Because you tried to kill your husband and I helped you get away with it," Alexis exclaimed. "That was your job," Willow simply said. Amazingly, Willow admitted that she did it and tried to defend herself. She was out of her mind. She had lost her children. Alexis didn't want to hear it.

Alexis promised to do nothing with the info for the moment, but threatened that if Willow did anything to Kai or Trina, she was done. Willow said she was just bluffing when she threatened Kai to scare him. Alexis found that to be even worse. Willow argued that if this info came out, she'd lose her kids. "Rightly so," Alexis said.

Willow admitted that her biggest mistake was falling for Drew in the first place, but he had told her everything she'd wanted to hear and she'd been naive. And then Drew kept running her life and making things worse. And then Michael ended up in a German burn clinic. Things just spun out of control for Willow. Alexis didn't care.

"I was wrong to trust Drew. I admit it. But that does not mean I should have to lose my children," Willow frantically argued. Alexis tried to reason with this delusional woman that being a mother doesn't mean you deserve your kids. Wiley and Amelia needed a good mother and Willow wasn't it.

Willow broke down and claimed that Michael was the problem because he took her kids from her, so she had to do something. Willow was sure Natasha would get it because she was a Cassadine and knew what it was like to go up against a powerful family. Michael had put her in an impossible situation, so this was all his fault.

Alexis explained that Willow needed to take accountability for her actions. "What are you going to tell Wiley and Amelia when they're old enough? When they find out that you tried to frame their father and kill your husband? I wonder what they will think of their mother then," she said.

"Have you told your children every mistake you've ever made?" Willow asked. "Pretty much," Alexis answered truthfully. "I just don't use them as a means to justify my bad behavior." Alexis finally gave up, telling Willow, "You want to slay all the monsters, have at it. Just remember, YOU are a monster too."

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