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Courtroom Chaos: Carly and Michael’s Shocking Fallout on General Hospital

Welcome back to the GH Spoilers Channel. Today’s episode brings us into the emotional epicenter of a courtroom clash that has left the Corinthos family shattered and viewers reeling. The high-stakes custody battle over young Wy and Amelia has erupted into betrayal, heartbreak, and a moment that could permanently damage one of General Hospital’s most iconic bonds: the relationship between Michael Corinthos and his mother, Carly.

With Michael still recovering from severe burn injuries in Germany and unable to attend court initially, Carly took it upon herself to act on his behalf.

Driven by a fierce maternal instinct and fear that Willow and Drew might gain custody in his absence, Carly moved behind the scenes to push the court to set an early ruling date—before June 2nd. She never consulted Michael, nor did she inform Willow or even Nana. Carly acted alone, believing she was doing what was best for her son.

At the start of the trial, Carly and legal counsel Diane Miller presented their case, emphasizing Michael’s devotion as a father and framing Carly as a stabilizing presence while he was away.

Willow and Drew sat silently, prepared for a battle of facts and emotions. But no one expected what happened next.

Midway through the proceedings, the courtroom doors burst open. Michael Corinthos entered, visibly weak, his face still bandaged, and his frame thinner from recovery. But his voice was clear—and firm: “This court should not proceed without me.”

The room froze. Carly’s face turned ghostly pale as Michael demanded a private meeting with his counsel. When he later addressed the judge, he confirmed he had not been informed of the trial date and had only learned of the hearing days earlier through a call from hospital staff.

When asked if his family had notified him, Michael replied with chilling clarity: “No. My mother acted without my knowledge or consent.”

What followed wasn’t a legal exchange—it was a personal explosion. Michael, enraged and betrayed, confronted Carly in open court: “You had no right. No right to make decisions for me. I’m not a child anymore.” Carly fought back emotionally, defending her actions as those of a desperate mother.

But the confrontation spiraled out of control. In a moment of overwhelming emotion, Michael slapped Carly across the face.

Gasps echoed through the courtroom. Carly, stunned and hurt, left without a word. Michael stood frozen, visibly shaken by what he had done. The judge called a recess, and Carly disappeared off the grid for hours. Michael, crushed by guilt, sat alone with his thoughts—haunted by a slap he could never take back.

By evening, Carly returned home in silence. Jason joined her, and the two sat without speaking until Carly finally whispered: “He hit me, Jase. My son hit me.”

The next day, Michael contacted Diane to arrange a family mediation. Not to argue custody—but to begin the long road to healing