GH Recap September 15: Valentin Wants to Whisk Anna Out of Town, Emma Reads Josslyn for Filth

On the Tuesday, September 15, 2026, episode of General Hospital, Josslyn did her duty and confessed to Emma, Valentin comforted Anna, Chase decided to go home, and Nina called a family meeting.

WSB Decisions

Baines wanted to make an arrest | Image: ABC

In the WSB office, Baines wanted to put off the Anna conversation and asked what more Josslyn knew of Jack's connection to Nina. Josslyn told Baines that she had felt the need to warn Jack not to get involved with Nina. Josslyn proceeded to back the big bus over Nina. "She's unstable and obsessively focused on her daughter, Willow," Josslyn said.

Baines noted that Congresswoman Tait was a friend of the WSB. Josslyn went more in on Nina. "I didn't think that Nina would respond well if she thought she had been wronged," Josslyn said. She also said that Nina would lash out. "Especially if she could justify it to herself by saying she was being mistreated, but I didn't come here to discuss Nina," Josslyn added, before telling Baines that Anna had tried to kill someone the night before.

Josslyn relayed the details as she knew them. "Obviously, the past few months have been particularly traumatic for Anna. And I hope that the bureau recognizes that she should be treated with compassion, given everything she's been through," Josslyn said.

Baines agreed that Anna needed help, so Josslyn offered her personal opinion that Anna needed treatment close to her family, "especially her granddaughter, Emma." Baines dismissed Josslyn and then called someone to get a warrant to arrest a suspect.

The Westbourne Women

Nina held court at the Metro Court Gardens | Image: ABC

Valentin approached Nina's table at the Metro Court Gardens, interrupting her family dinner. "If you're here to warn me that Carly sic'd the WSB on me, don't bother. I already know," Nina said. She was warning her family that they may also be harassed soon. "All thanks to your vindictive girlfriend," Liesl remarked.

Valentin still advised Nina to lawyer up, to which Willow agreed. After Valentin walked away, Liesl told Nina not to listen to him. Liesl and Willow were sure that Nina would be fine. Britt just nodded and excused herself from the table. "Sure, in the middle of a conversation about a WSB threat is the perfect time to leave a meeting," Nina remarked.

Britt caught up with Valentin and asked him if he had spoken to Anna and knew what Anna had done to her. Valentin had no idea what Britt was talking about. "Oh, you know, she just had me go to the middle of the woods so she could kill me," Britt announced, much to Valentin's shock. She detailed for Valentin what had happened on Mt. Emerson.

"There's got to be more to this story," Valentin said in disbelief. "There's not. And whoever paid for that clinic in France should get their money back cause Anna is unwell," Britt said. "In spite of that, I have agreed not to go to the WSB, which is more than Anna deserves, but still, someone needs to control her."

"Poor Anna. What she must be going through," Valentin said to himself. Britt once again threw up her hands because nobody seemed to care about her at all (except Dr. Tristan Roberts).

When Britt returned to the table, she told her family that she had asked Valentin to intervene with Carly regarding Jack and Nina, but she said he refused. Willow suggested she talk to Jason, but Britt broke the news that she and Jason had broken up.

Liesl thought it was just a lovers' spat and returned to the Nina and Jack situation. She believed Willow could use her House seat to get the WSB to back off Nina. Willow claimed she could never do anything like that or she'd risk losing re-election. She then turned around to look at Chase and Alexis.

The Westbourne ladies continued to argue, as Britt just wanted to solve the WSB issue. After they decided to just say Nina and Jack had gone out on a few dates, Liesl finally asked Britt what really happened with Jason. "It turns out that Jason and I have...irreconcilable differences," Britt said.

Anna's Plight

In her apartment, Anna told Emma that she didn't want her bending over backwards to help her. Emma grew frustrated that Josslyn was allowed to help Anna and she was not. Anna explained that she just didn't want to burden Emma with her problems. Emma accused Anna of shutting her out again.

Emma then opened the door to Valentin, but was not happy when Anna said she wanted to speak to him alone. After a frustrated Emma left, Valentin told her that Britt explained everything. "Did she tell you that I lured you in the woods to try and kill her? And that I was talking to Peter like he was there?" Anna cried.

She said that she had known that Peter was dead the whole time she was speaking to him, but he had still convinced her that she needed to eliminate Britt. "In order to do that, I had to feign recovery, and I was just lying to everyone," Anna said. "Just the way I was trained to."

Anna admitted that the most appalling thing out of the whole ordeal was how skillfully she was able to hide everything and fool everyone. Valentin thought that the important thing now was that Anna was seeking help and allowing her loved ones to help her.

Anna was sure the WSB would soon lock her up to protect their secrets, but Valentin wasn't about to let that happen. "We'll disappear, you and me," he said, much to Anna's shock. Anna wondered why Valentin would want to give up his whole new life with Charlotte and Carly. Valentin said he wouldn't let the WSB take her away.

Anna said it might be what she deserved. "I think I have Peter out of my head. I think I'm in my right mind...I don't know...What if I go after Faison's family again?" Anna cried. Valentin took a sobbing Anna in his arms. Just then, Carly came knocking on the door, which her boyfriend opened.

Pool Cues

Josslyn tried to explain herself | Image: ABC

At the Brown Dog, Carly wondered if Jason had let her win at pool because he didn't seem to be on his game. Carly knew that Jason's heart had been broken. Carly did her best to be comforting to Jason, despite not liking Britt at all. Jason said that his feelings for Britt had not changed, but they didn't matter. "We're not going back," he said.

When they started another game, Jason noticed that Carly was distracted this time. She said she was thinking about Jack and what may have happened to him. She told Jason that Baines was launching an official investigation into Jack's disappearance. She was worried they would blame Valentin.

Jason thought that was a good place to look. Carly was sure he had no reason to kidnap Jack. Jason mentioned that Valentin was a WSB agent and he knew how to lie like he breathed. Carly worried that the same thing was going to happen to Josslyn. "When that happens, it's hard to tell the difference between a lie and the truth," Jason said.

When Emma showed up, she asked to talk to Jason alone, so Carly went to get more drinks. Emma thanked Jason for being there for her grandmother. Then, Josslyn walked in and decided to just tell Emma that she had reported Anna's incident to the WSB.

That was not Josslyn's best move because Emma let loose like she never had before. Carly watched as Emma read Josslyn for filth, shouting that she didn't have to "sandbag my grandmother." Emma called Josslyn all sorts of horrible things as Josslyn cried that she only did what she had to do. "You're shallow and entitled. And the WSB was just your latest toy and you still found a way to hurt my grandmother with it," Emma said.

Jason tried to calm Emma, but she wasn't having it. Carly also tried to put a stop to things. "You've been in a straitjacket, huh, Carly? How would you feel if someone exploited that? If something happens to my grandmother, that's on you," Emma shouted before running out. Carly told Joss that Emma was wrong, but Joss cried that she wasn't.

Jason asked to speak to Josslyn alone. He told her he knew she did what she felt was right. Josslyn said it didn't feel right at all, but it was Anna's decision for her to do it.

Chase vs. Chase

Tracy said she would support Brook Lynn | Image: ABC

Alexis met with Chase at the Metro Court Gardens. Chase told Alexis that he was seriously considering ending his marriage, which she was sorry to hear. Chase didn't want to get into the details, but he was concerned about his rights to Phoebe.

Alexis tried to play marriage counselor, asking if there was any way that Chase could reconcile with his wife. She thought this seemed sudden, but Chase said it had been a long time coming. He had once believed their differences were a strength, but now saw they were a weakness.

Alexis said she would refer him to another lawyer. She had just represented him in an adoption. She wasn't going to represent him and Brook Lynn in a divorce. "I'm encouraging you to avoid family court at all costs," Alexis said. She pointed to Willow at another table and asked Chase if he wanted to end up like Willow and Michael, with endless battles over their kids.

Tracy found Brook Lynn in her bedroom, tending to Phoebe. "I know why you're here and the answer is no. I'm not talking to a divorce attorney cause I'm not filing for divorce," Brook Lynn proclaimed. Tracy lied and told Brook Lynn that she was on her side (despite just wanting to delay a legal separation). "I want you to have what you want. If that's Chase, then Chase it is," Tracy declared.

Brook Lynn didn't buy it. Tracy claimed that Ned had convinced her to stay out of Brook Lynn's marriage. Brook Lynn still didn't buy it. "I just want you to be happy. And if you think your marriage can be saved, I'm on board," Tracy said. Brook Lynn was sure Chase would forgive her, as he had forgiven worse.

Brook Lynn didn't even regret not telling anyone that Jordan had nearly killed her. She couldn't risk the adoption of Phoebe, so how could she come forward about another driver nearly killing her on Route 91? Tracy still offered her support, as long as Brook Lynn put Phoebe first.

Later, when Brook Lynn was singing to Phoebe, Chase walked into the bedroom he shared with his wife.

Back at the Metro Court Gardens, Willow approached Alexis and told her that Chase needed a good lawyer for his divorce and she was going to be there for him. "Then, God help him," was all Alexis could say as she walked away.

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