General Hospital Spoilers: Will Stella Protect Trina — Or Help Curtis Push Portia Aside?

In true General Hospital fashion, family drama is about to take center stage — and this time, it’s Stella Henry who may be forced to pick a side. As tensions rise between Portia Robinson and Curtis Ashford, all eyes are on Aunt Stella. Will she stand by Portia and protect Trina… or will she help Curtis push Portia out of the picture altogether?

The Ashford-Robinson Rift Deepens

Curtis and Portia’s marriage has been on life support ever since the truth about Trina’s paternity came to light. Portia’s decision to keep Trina’s potential father a secret for nearly two decades shook Curtis to the core, and their relationship has never truly recovered. While Portia continues to fight for her family, Curtis remains emotionally distant — and now, he may be seeking a clean break.

Enter: Stella.

Stella’s Loyalty Is Tested

Stella has always been fiercely loyal to her family, especially to Curtis and Trina. Her bond with Trina has grown stronger over the years — a deep, almost maternal connection that’s filled with wisdom, tough love, and emotional grounding. But Stella has also never been shy about calling Portia out. Long before the paternity truth bomb exploded, Stella sensed something wasn’t right and urged Portia to come clean.

Now that the dust is settling, Stella may have to choose: does she side with Curtis and help him move on from a woman he can no longer trust? Or does she take a more compassionate approach and encourage healing — not just for Curtis and Portia, but for Trina’s sake?

Trina’s Caught in the Middle

What complicates matters is that Trina is still processing everything herself. She’s grown close to Curtis, but her bond with Portia — despite the betrayal — is deeply rooted. Trina doesn’t want to see her family fall apart, but she also doesn’t want to be the reason two people stay together in misery. If Stella chooses to support Curtis in walking away from Portia for good, it could drive a painful wedge between her and Trina.

Could Stella Go Too Far?

Spoilers hint that Stella may step in to “advise” Curtis on how to move forward — including custody-style boundaries regarding Trina and Portia. While Stella likely sees herself as protecting Curtis and Trina, her efforts could easily come off as manipulative or controlling. After all, Portia may have made serious mistakes, but she’s still Trina’s mother — and she’s not going down without a fight.

Portia’s Response: Mama Bear Mode Activated

Portia knows she’s on thin ice with both Curtis and Trina, but if Stella starts making moves to isolate her or influence family decisions, don’t expect her to stay quiet. Portia has fought too hard — as a doctor, a mother, and a woman — to be pushed aside now. And she’s ready to defend her role in Trina’s life with everything she’s got.

The Verdict?

Stella’s next move could shift the entire family dynamic. Will she extend an olive branch — or become the unexpected wedge that drives Portia out of Curtis and Trina’s lives for good?

One thing’s certain: in Port Charles, blood isn’t always thicker than betrayal.