On General Hospital, Carly has never exactly been one to play it safe — and this week, she proved it again. After learning that Brennan has been lying to her for months and pulled her daughter Josslyn into the WSB, Carly decided to take matters into her own hands. She disguised herself as attorney “Barbara Saunders,” marched straight into Steinmauer Prison, and made Valentin an offer to work together to take Jack down. It’s a move no one saw coming, but according to Laura Wright, that’s exactly what makes it delicious.
Key Takeaways
- Carly disguises herself and storms into Steinmauer Prison to propose an alliance with Valentin.
- Laura Wright shared that she was thrilled to work opposite James Patrick Stuart again after their long history together.
- The pairing works precisely because it’s so unexpected — Carly nearly died because of Valentin’s poisoned champagne just months ago.
- Wright teased that those unresolved layers will play into their upcoming scenes, fueling a tense, uneasy alliance.
- Carly is stepping into the world of spies and danger, far beyond her usual Port Charles schemes.
A Surprise Alliance
Wright spoke with Soap Opera Digest about the unexpected storyline turn, and she couldn’t hide how much fun she’s having. She and James Patrick Stuart (Valentin) go way back to their early soap days, and this new on-screen pairing has been a long time coming. “I was excited!” she said. “I love the idea of working with James. I love him. He’s funny and hilarious and great to work with, so I just love it.”
She explained that what makes the story pop is the sheer unlikelihood of these two teaming up. Just months ago, Valentin’s attempt to kill Jack (Chris McKenna) ended with Carly nearly dying of polonium poisoning. “No one would ever expect these two to be in cahoots together,” Wright explained. It’s exactly the kind of twist that shakes up Port Charles in the best way.
And yes, the show hasn’t forgotten that explosive moment. Wright laughed about how those messy layers will play out in their upcoming scenes. There’s a charge between Carly and Valentin now — not romantic, but full of danger and uneasy trust — and that’s what makes this storyline so fun to watch.
Carly Being Carly
If anyone’s going to bluff their way into a maximum-security prison, it’s Carly. Wright noted that Carly bypassing the proper channels to get in is par for the course for her. “If she wants to do it, she’s going to figure out a way to do it, and this is the only way Carly knows how to do it!” she said.
Wright also noted that no one is aware that Carly is dipping her toes into a strange, new world. The spy game is way bigger than the usual Port Charles scheming, and she’s stepping into dangerous territory. Valentin even warned her that if Jack finds out, he could make her disappear.
For now, Carly’s keeping her plans from Jason (Steve Burton). Wright reasoned that if Carly tells him, he’d shut it down immediately — and Carly’s not about to let anyone derail her mission. She may be in over her head, but when has that ever stopped Carly?
