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General Hospital Shocker: Gio’s True Paternity Rocks Port Charles—Is Cody Bell the Real Father? Plus, Lulu’s DNA Bombshell, Alexis’s Blackmail Nightmare, and Drew’s Drugged Downfall

May 15th Daily Recap & Spoiler Breakdown

Hello GH fans, and welcome back to your daily update! Today’s General Hospital spoilers serve up a sizzling blend of paternity puzzles, long-buried secrets, and high-stakes deception. Buckle up, because this one is a rollercoaster from start to finish. The mystery surrounding Gio Palmieri’s paternity explodes just as Lulu Spencer inches closer to the truth—and it may not be the answer she expected. Meanwhile, Alexis Davis finds herself locked in a web of blackmail, and Drew Kane spirals after uncovering how deeply he was betrayed. Let’s dive into the full breakdown of today’s explosive episode and what it all means for the residents of Port Charles.

Gio’s Paternity Bomb: Dante or Cody?

The storyline that has kept fans on edge is finally cracking open: Who is Gio Palmieri’s real father? For months, speculation has swirled that Gio is the son Brooklyn Quartermaine secretly placed for adoption—and that Dante Falconeri is the father. After all, Brooklyn and Dante shared a drunken night together back in the day, and she’s long assumed her pregnancy resulted from that encounter.

But that may not be the whole story.

Enter Cody Bell—who also attended the same summer camp as Brooklyn and Dante. According to new spoilers, Brooklyn and Cody may have had an intoxicated encounter that very same night. Neither of them remembers it clearly, but the implications are huge. Could it be that Cody, not Dante, is Gio’s biological father?

Brooklyn has always assumed Dante fathered her child, especially since she found out she was pregnant shortly after their night together. However, as pieces of the past come together, the possibility that she also slept with Cody—and has no memory of it—is beginning to haunt her.

Lulu’s Investigation Blows Up in Her Face

Meanwhile, Lulu Spencer has taken matters into her own hands. Convinced that Gio is Dante’s son and desperate for answers, she launched her own private investigation. She even tracked down records and discovered that the adoption agency Lois Cerullo claimed to have used—Saint Ignatius—was shut down in 1987. That glaring inconsistency pushed Lulu to the brink.

Determined to prove her theory, Lulu secretly obtained DNA samples from Gio and Dante and had them tested. She was so sure the results would confirm Gio is Dante’s son.

But in a shocking twist—the DNA results don’t match. Dante is not Gio’s father.

Lulu is floored. How could she have been so wrong? She suspects someone tampered with the results—possibly Lois. But the truth is even more devastating. The test is accurate. Dante is not the father.

Still stunned, Lulu confides in Cody about the DNA results, and it triggers something unexpected—a flash of memory. Cody starts to recall that night at summer camp and begins to question whether he might be Gio’s father. Could it be that he and Brooklyn were so drunk they didn’t remember sleeping together?

Brooklyn Clings to Her Belief—But Cody Starts to Remember

Brooklyn remains firm in her belief that Dante is Gio’s father, refusing to consider Cody’s growing suspicion. But once Cody shares Lulu’s findings, Brooklyn can no longer deny the possibility. The emotional weight hits her like a freight train.

Still, there’s only one way to know for sure—another DNA test. Will Brooklyn agree to test Cody and Gio next? And what will it mean for her already fragile relationships with both men?

Thursday’s Episode: Gio’s Birthday & Emotional Reunions

While paternity chaos bubbles behind the scenes, Gio’s 22nd birthday plays out onscreen. Brooklyn speaks softly to her son outside the Quartermaine boathouse, unaware he’s closer than she thinks. Harrison Chase finds Brooklyn there and gently reminds her that her son deserves the truth, even if she’s scared.

Meanwhile, Donna Corinthos ropes Gio into rehearsing for the Nurses Ball, and Gio tells her his birthday is June 4th—a detail Donna latches onto as she invites him to perform at her party. Across the room, Lois Cerullo watches silently, her face taut with tension. She quietly wishes Gio a happy birthday, but he doesn’t hear her.

As rehearsals wrap, Sonny Corinthos connects with Gio and offers him guidance, reaffirming that Gio can always come to him for help. The emotional resonance of that moment doesn’t go unnoticed—especially by viewers who suspect Sonny might play a bigger role in Gio’s life soon.

Cody and Lulu Join Forces

Later, Cody corners Lulu at a café and forces her to come clean about her DNA investigation. He’s stunned when she admits Brooklyn had a baby she never told Dante about. Cody had thought she ended the pregnancy.

Surprisingly, Cody takes Lulu’s side and agrees that it’s wrong for Dante to be kept in the dark. He stays by Lulu’s side as she receives the official news that Saint Ignatius has been closed for decades. Now convinced Brooklyn is hiding something, Lulu becomes even more determined to expose the truth.

Christina Covers for Herself While Rocco Confesses

Elsewhere, Kristina Corinthos-Davis scrambles to cover her tracks after the brake-tampering incident. She pretends to be a witness to the crash aftermath and hugs Rocco Falconeri when he returns from school. Later, Dante presses Rocco for answers, trying to understand how his son ended up drunk on the beach.

Rocco takes responsibility, refusing to blame Gio or Danny Morgan. But Dante insists Gio should have told an adult—namely him.

Alexis Davis Faces a New Threat

Back at the legal office, Alexis Davis is on edge. She’s being blackmailed by Rick Lansing, who has threatened to expose her unless she complies. Alexis suspects Ava Jerome is involved and warns Rick not to underestimate the consequences.

Alexis heads to the storage unit where Damien Spinelli said to look—and finds a recently moved vehicle and a mysterious note with her name on it. Just then, Lucky Spencer arrives. Alexis realizes he knows about Kristina’s involvement in the accident and that he’s been protecting her.

Rick’s lies are unraveling, and Alexis is nearing her breaking point. As she shows Lucky a threatening message, the two piece together that Ava and Rick are blackmailing her to cover for Kristina’s crimes.

Drew’s Meltdown: Betrayal and Blackmail

Meanwhile, Drew Cain continues his quest for truth after his shocking ketamine poisoning and subsequent public humiliation. He’s beginning to realize the extent of the setup—and he’s livid.

He knows Porsche Robinson played a role, but the full picture is murky. He suspects Nina Reeves—and he’s not wrong. Nina, using Project tactics, conspired with Porsche and others to set Drew up. Though Brad Cooper unwittingly protected Nina, her secrets are starting to surface.

Once Drew connects the dots, Nina may pay dearly. Not only did she betray him, but she could also destroy his relationship with Willow Corinthos, who’s been all over the map emotionally.

What’s Next: DNA Bombshells, Love Triangles, and Payback

As May sweeps roll on, General Hospital promises more jaw-dropping revelations:

• Will Cody take a DNA test and prove once and for all he’s Gio’s father?

• Will Dante find out the truth about the son he never knew existed—or didn’t father at all?

• Can Alexis escape Ava and Rick’s blackmail web without throwing Kristina under the bus?

• Will Drew’s revenge scheme blow up Nina’s life and expose Porsche once and for all?

Stay tuned—because in Port Charles, the past never stays buried for long, and the truth has a way of exploding when you least expect it.