GH SPOILERS SEPTEMBER 29: WILL NATHAN WEST DESTROY DREW CAIN AFTER DISCOVERING NINA’S BETRAYAL?
TL;DR: On September 29’s General Hospital, Nathan West returns from the dead after seven years, Nina Reeves delivers shocking news about his return, and tension builds as Nathan prepares to confront Drew Cain over destroying Nina’s relationship with daughter Willow Tait.
OH. MY. GOD. Just when you thought GH couldn’t get MORE twisted! Nathan West (Ryan Paevey)—who’s supposed to be DEAD—just pulled the most dramatic comeback in soap history! And Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison)? This manipulative monster has NO idea what’s about to hit him!
Is Nathan West Really Alive After Being Shot by Faison?
Yes, Nathan West is confirmed alive and was identified at General Hospital on September 19, 2025, after seven years presumed dead.
Are you KIDDING me with this?! We ALL watched him die heroically in 2018, shot by his own psycho father Cesar Faison while protecting his wife and the entire town! But death on this show is basically a vacation, right? The “John Doe” with fuzzy memories who showed up at GH turned out to be our beloved detective, back from wherever he’s been for SEVEN YEARS! And the timing? Chef’s kiss Perfect for taking down the new villain of Port Charles!
What Happened Between Drew and Nina That Destroyed Everything?
Drew Cain had an affair with Nina Reeves, then seduced her daughter Willow Tait, with both women keeping the secret until it exploded at Drew and Willow’s wedding.
This is where things get MESSY, folks! The old Drew—remember Billy Miller’s version?—would NEVER. But this new Drew? He’s been on a rampage of destruction! First, he hooks up with Nina, then moves on to her daughter Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), and when the truth came out ON WILLOW’S WEDDING DAY, it obliterated the mother-daughter relationship Nina had fought so hard to build. The man is TOXIC!
Will Nathan Confront Drew About Hurting His Sister Nina?
Based on Nathan’s protective history with Nina and Drew being “on the warpath” in upcoming spoilers, a confrontation appears inevitable.
You better BELIEVE Nathan’s going to lose it when he finds out! This is the same guy who originally came to Port Charles to investigate who put Nina in a 20-year coma. He called his relationship with Nina “the one pure memory of his childhood”—and now he’s going to discover that Drew single-handedly destroyed her happiness?
Drew’s already been shot once (September 2nd, remember that whodunnit?), gotten himself thrown out of Monica’s funeral by Tracy Quartermaine, and is vowing revenge on EVERYONE. Adding Nathan to his enemy list? Bring. It. ON!
Does Willow Know Nathan Is Her Uncle?
Spoilers confirm Willow introduces herself to Nathan as his niece this week, “stirring up more tension between her and Nina.”
And here’s where it gets complicated! Willow doesn’t just meet her back-from-the-dead uncle—she’s meeting him while she’s still firmly Team Drew. Given her history with cult leader Shiloh (anyone else getting those vibes from her Drew worship?), she’s probably going to see Nathan as another person trying to control her life instead of the protector he really is.
Poor Nathan. He’s about to discover his niece is basically in a toxic relationship with the man who destroyed his sister’s life!
What’s Next for Nathan, Drew, Nina and Willow?
Could this mean Nathan becomes the hero Port Charles desperately needs? Don’t be surprised if the former detective starts digging into Drew’s criminal activities—the blackmail of Portia Robinson, the insurance fraud against Stella Henry, trying to destroy the Quartermaine crypt! Given Drew’s already “on the warpath” according to October 3rd spoilers, this rivalry is about to EXPLODE.
Reading between the lines here—Nathan represents everything the original Drew used to be: heroic, protective, moral. Current Drew? The complete opposite. This isn’t just a family feud; it’s a battle for the soul of Port Charles!
My gut tells me Willow’s going to have to choose: her toxic alliance with Drew or the family that just came back from the dead for her. And knowing soap opera logic? She’ll probably choose wrong at first, driving Nina even further away before Nathan can work his protective magic.
Quick Answers for GH Fans
Q: Where has Nathan been for seven years? A: Spoilers promise “shocking revelations” about his missing years, with rumors suggesting captivity and experimentation.
Q: Is Nathan suffering from amnesia? A: Yes, his memories are described as “fuzzy,” particularly regarding the last seven years.
Q: Will Nathan have a dark side after his ordeal? A: Ryan Paevey teased his return would be “wildly different” and not “vanilla,” suggesting possible personality changes.
The bottom line? Drew Cain has been running Port Charles like his personal kingdom of chaos, but Nathan West is back to restore order. This fallen hero versus returning hero showdown is EXACTLY what November sweeps ordered!
