Now that Maxie is awake and ready to head back to Port Charles, everyone is wondering what’s about to happen next for her, Spinelli, Nathan, and Lulu on the February 18, 2026 episode of General Hospital.
Key Takeaways
- Maxie is on her way home.
- Spinelli is worried she’ll choose Nathan over him.
- Nathan isn’t sure he wants to reunite with Maxie.
- Lulu struggles with her feelings for Nathan.
Spinelli Spirals
This has been a worry of Spinelli’s (Bradford Anderson) since before Maxie (Kirsten Storms) woke up. He confided in Jason (Steve Burton) about it more than once, and now, he let Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) in on his uncontrollable ruminations about what will happen once Maxie sees Nathan (Ryan Paevey).
It’s understandable he’d be worried, considering what Maxie had with Nathan was as real as what she’s always had with him. She found love with both men, had a child with both men, had weddings (or non-weddings) to both men. Spinelli is worried Maxie will choose who he believes is her true husband, but Brook Lynn reminded him he can’t go down without a fight.
Lulu Learns A Lesson
As for Lulu (Alexa Havins), she sought out more guidance from her mom about her feelings for her best friend’s husband. She worried she was a bad friend, kissing Maxie’s husband while she was in a coma, while all Maxie ever did was give her manicures while she was in hers.
Laura (Genie Francis) offered up the wise advice only Laura could, assuring her daughter that a lot has changed since Maxie fell into the coma, and Lulu couldn’t beat herself up for feelings she can’t control.
Nathan’s Next Step
Nathan has adjusted to being back in Port Charles quite quickly after being presumed dead for seven years. He’s reunited with every important person in his life, except for Maxie. And now that the moment has arrived, he admitted to Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) he’s not ready.
Dante reminded him not to underestimate Maxie when he suggested Maxie might not want to see him. Then when Nathan wondered if they should get back together simply for James’ (Gary James Fuller) sake, Dante told him getting back together was something he should want for himself.
General Hospital spoilers for February 19 tease that Maxie is about to arrive in Port Charles, and some of the closest people in her life are left scrambling. While Lulu worries what the future holds, Spinelli may be gearing up for a fight that isn’t in the cards.
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