As General Hospital gears up for its most glamorous annual tradition—the Nurses Ball—what

lies beneath the glittering gowns, heartfelt performances, and charitable fundraising is a scheme

teetering on the edge of chaos. Drew Kane, once a man of honor and resolve, is now a figure haunted by betrayal and burning with a need for vengeance. With the discovery of shocking truths, Drew has orchestrated a dangerous plan, and the Nurses Ball will serve as the backdrop for a night that could change Port Charles forever.

A Dangerous Revelation Ignites Drew’s Descent

The catalyst for Drew’s transformation was a confession that came from an unlikely source—Brad Cooper. Before vanishing from Port Charles, Brad, a man long entangled in lies and subterfuge, admitted that he had been paid handsomely to spill a devastating secret: Dr. Portia Robinson, the well-regarded physician and seemingly impeccable philanthropist, was behind the ketamine poisoning that nearly cost Drew his sanity—and his life.

But that wasn’t all.

Brad hinted at the existence of a co-conspirator, someone still hidden in the shadows. This incomplete puzzle only fueled Drew’s frustration and desperation. And before disappearing, Brad left Drew a parting gift—something more dangerous than words. The very vial of ketamine used in the original attack.

It was a tangible, toxic reminder of the betrayal—and a weapon Drew was now prepared to use.

Secrets Shared, Alliances Tested

Rather than expose Portia immediately, Drew took a more calculated route. He confided in only one person: Willow Corinthos. In the quiet safety of her apartment, he handed her the vial, cloaked in a lie. He told her it was a vitamin supplement to aid his recovery, a fabricated label pasted to mask its true contents.

Willow, no stranger to heartbreak and deception, immediately sensed the truth. She had watched Drew spiral after his poisoning—erratic behavior, emotional volatility, a haunting shift in his personality. And now, holding the very vial that had brought about his suffering, she recognized the storm beneath his calm surface.

Drew made her promise to keep it a secret. What had once been trust between friends now became a dangerous pact of silence.

The Nurses Ball: A Stage for Vengeance

As anticipation builds for the upcoming Nurses Ball, traditionally a night of celebration and philanthropy, Drew sees only opportunity. Beneath the glitz and glamour lies the perfect arena for retribution. A single glass of water, laced with ketamine, waits among dozens of drinks. His target? Unknown to the crowd, but carefully chosen by Drew’s calculating mind.

The whispered question among viewers and residents of Port Charles alike: Who will fall for it?

Target #1: Nina Reeves

First on Drew’s mental list is Nina Reeves. Though he lacks hard evidence tying her to the ketamine attack, Drew holds her accountable for the wedge driven between him and Willow. Nina’s persistent reminders of Drew’s murky past and her pointed manipulation have made her a constant thorn in his side.

To Drew, Nina is the perfect public target—a prominent figure in the community and the cosmetics world, always polished, always in control. Watching her unravel in front of Port Charles’s elite would be poetic justice.

In his plan, an accomplice—paid and rehearsed—will swoop in at the perfect moment, feigning romantic interest in Nina as the drug takes hold. Her laughter will fade into confusion, her poise replaced by staggering steps and slurred speech. A once-powerful woman brought low before a ballroom of onlookers.

Target #2: Sonny Corinthos

But Drew’s vengeance doesn’t end with Nina. His eyes are also on the most powerful man in Port Charles: Sonny Corinthos.

Sonny, Willow’s grandfather and the reigning mafia patriarch, has long cast a shadow over Drew’s aspirations. More than just a romantic rival or family figure, Sonny represents the barrier between Drew and full acceptance into Willow’s life and the Corinthos dynasty.

Taking Sonny down—if only temporarily—would send a shockwave through the community. Imagine the unshakable mob boss, slurring his words, losing his composure, slumped in a velvet chair under the influence of the same drug that nearly destroyed Drew. It would be a public dethroning, a symbolic dismantling of Sonny’s iron grip on power and respect.

And like Nina, Sonny’s fall would be accompanied by a stranger, hired to comfort him, to lead him further into the charade, turning his moment of weakness into a public farce.

Target #3: Tracy Quartermaine

But perhaps the most dangerous target is yet to come.

Tracy Quartermaine—matriarch of the Quartermaine family, known for her sharp tongue and sharper mind—has always been a thorn in Drew’s side. Their relationship has been a power struggle masked in civility. Tracy doesn’t trust easily, and her skepticism toward Drew has never wavered.

Yet Drew knows her strength is also her weakness. Age and health are no friends to Tracy, and the smallest medical complication could have dire consequences. If she were to ingest the ketamine, the risk of permanent damage—or worse—would be high.

Is Drew prepared to cross that line?

The Fallout Begins

What began as a quiet, internal storm is about to break wide open. As the gala begins and glasses clink, the air in Port Charles is thick with anticipation. Every smile hides suspicion. Every toast could be a trap.

Will Drew truly go through with his plan? Will the wrong person fall victim to his vengeance? Could his actions cost him the very redemption he seeks?

In a night built on celebration, secrets, and sacrifice, General Hospital fans are in for an unforgettable episode. The Nurses Ball is no longer just a fundraiser—it’s a battlefield.

And Drew Kane is ready for war.

Stay tuned to General Hospital as the shocking consequences of Drew’s choices begin to unfold. One dose. One glass. One ruined life. The clock is ticking.