In a gripping Friday episode of General Hospital, Drew orchestrated the dramatic arrest of Tracy Quartermaine, sparking a whirlwind of conflict.

The tension began after Carly brought Wiley and Amelia to the Quartermaine mansion following an accident that left Michael with severe third-degree burns.

Tracy, convinced that Willow is an unfit mother due to her ongoing affair with Drew, had taken control of the children and refused to let them leave the estate.

Despite repeated attempts by Sonny and Carly to reason with Tracy and allow the kids to see their mother, she remained steadfast in her decision. Drew, determined to resolve the situation, took drastic action, resulting in Tracy being arrested.

The pivotal moment unfolded when Tracy was engaged in a conversation with Brook Lynn, and Chase opened the door to reveal Drew, attorney Martin, and two police officers. Martin announced they had a court order signed by a judge mandating the children be returned to Willow. Tracy dismissed the order, declaring it pointless since the kids weren’t present. When Drew questioned her compliance, Tracy brazenly claimed she had no idea where the children were.

Drew wasted no time, instructing the officers to proceed. As one officer moved to arrest Tracy, she resisted, escalating the situation further. Chase attempted to intervene, but Drew stood firm, emphasizing Tracy’s resistance was only adding weight to the case against her. Amid the chaos, Tracy struck an officer, sealing her fate as she was handcuffed. Staring at Drew, Tracy issued a chilling warning: “You’re going to regret this.”

The fallout of the arrest sent shockwaves through the General Hospital fandom. Many rallied to Tracy’s defense, predicting dire consequences for Drew. Social media buzzed with reactions, with one fan on X (formerly Twitter) exclaiming, “Queen Tracy will come for blood!” Others criticized Drew’s actions, with one viewer condemning him as a “low-life scumbag” and hoping for a storyline where Drew faces karmic retribution.

The timing of the episode added an extra layer of drama, as it coincided with Jane Elliot’s birthday, the actress who portrays Tracy. Fans didn’t hold back, expressing both outrage and irony: “Not #GH arresting Tracy on Jane’s Birthday! Y’all are sick for this.”

The arrest marks a significant turning point in the storyline, with Tracy’s determination and Drew’s bold actions setting the stage for an explosive fallout. As the battle for the Quartermaine legacy and family dynamics intensifies, the repercussions promise to reshape relationships and alliances across Port Charles.