On Friday, January 17, General Hospital delivers drama-packed moments as characters face critical decisions

and challenges. Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) will focus on Michael Corinthos’ (Chad Duell) recovery and meet

with Willow Corinthos (Katelyn MacMullen) to discuss his next steps. Willow, now more open to working

with Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), seems prepared to set aside past tensions and prioritize Michael’s well-being.

Portia will propose transferring Michael to a specialized burn clinic, but Carly will counter with a bold suggestion. She’ll advocate for a state-of-the-art facility in Germany that offers cutting-edge treatments. Carly’s strong case for this option will leave Willow with a tough decision, but signs point to her agreeing that this is the best path forward for Michael’s recovery.

Meanwhile, at the Quartermaine mansion, Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) will try to reason with Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), urging her to address her ongoing issues. However, Tracy will remain stubborn and dismiss his involvement, insisting the matter doesn’t concern him. Despite her resistance, Tracy’s legal troubles are far from over. Martin Grey (Michael E. Knight) will keep the pressure on, potentially forcing her to cooperate soon.

Elsewhere, Willow appears ready to reunite Michael with his children and ensure his family has access to him, aligning with Carly’s plans for the advanced clinic.

At Deception, Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) will receive surprising news when Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) applies for a position. The prospect of working together will leave Brook Lynn uneasy, as their rocky history looms large. Although Lulu will pledge to remain professional, that promise won’t last long. The two will quickly clash, dragging Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) into their heated exchanges.

Over at the gallery, Ava Jerome (Maura West) will lock horns with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). Frustrated by his inability to help with her legal troubles, Ava will threaten to find another attorney. Despite her annoyance, Ric may convince her to let him handle the situation, highlighting the complicated nature of their relationship.

Finally, tensions boil over when Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) and Cody Bell (Josh Kelly) engage in a fierce argument. Cody may push Drew for more money, escalating the confrontation. Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) will step in to break up the fight before it spirals out of control. She’ll reprimand Drew for his recent reckless actions, adding another layer of conflict to his storyline.