The June 3 episode of General Hospital unfolded with intense courtroom drama as Joss unexpectedly took the stand during Michael and Willow’s custody battle. Her testimony revealed that Willow had manipulated Michael’s recovery from burns to gain leverage in the dispute, accusing her of barring family visits until she regained custody. This shifted the courtroom atmosphere, raising tough questions about loyalty and trust within the family.
The hearing began with Diane Fuller arguing Michael deserved full custody, calling Carly and Chase as witnesses. Carly described how Willow and Drew tried to take the children late at night without Michael’s approval, while Chase admitted he was ordered to remove the kids from Willow, also revealing Willow’s affair with Michael, casting doubt on her judgment. Dante Falconeri then testified, explaining the device in Sonny’s penthouse that injured Michael was not meant for him. Ric Lansing, defending Willow, cross-examined Dante about Michael’s past involuntary manslaughter conviction, but Dante clarified Michael’s actions were in defense of his sister Kristina.
Tracy Quartermaine’s testimony defended Michael’s character while criticizing Drew Cain, though under Ric’s questioning, she admitted to a past kidnapping charge. The hearing’s most shocking moment came when Diane called Joss, who wasn’t on the original witness list, catching Ric off guard. Joss accused Willow of using Michael’s burns as a bargaining chip and confirmed Drew supported Willow’s tactics. Ric attempted to question Carly’s role in removing the children, but Joss affirmed Carly had a valid court order and the children were safe at Nina’s home.
Outside the courtroom, Joss joined Trina and Kai at the Metro Court pool, where tensions rose as Emma confronted her over a past job dispute. Joss then met Henry Dalton and his associates Sidwell and Jordan, who were involved in clean energy research funded by Sidwell, with Jordan deciding to stay on to learn more.
Meanwhile, at the Quartermaine mansion, Gio Spencer returned to collect his belongings and confronted Brook Lynn about being given up for adoption. Brook Lynn explained it was an act of love, but tensions flared as Lois and Gloria defended their decision to keep the adoption secret due to Gio’s adoptive mother’s illness. Hurt by the secrecy, Brook Lynn asked them to leave, leaving Gio feeling uncertain about whom to trust.
Elsewhere in Port Charles, Alexis Davis handled a tense meeting with Marco regarding possible money laundering tied to the Douloss Fund, reassuring him that all investments were legitimate. The episode balanced emotional family conflict, courtroom suspense, and the unfolding intrigue around clean energy research and financial matters, setting the stage for more drama ahead.