It’s the holiday season in Port Charles, but not everyone is enjoying tidings of comfort and joy—especially Willow Tait. Katelyn MacMullen, who plays Willow on General Hospital, recently opened up about her character’s jaw-dropping affair with Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and how it became a public spectacle during the Quartermaine family Christmas party. Scandal? Check. Drama? Double check. And MacMullen is loving every second of it.
From Forbidden Kiss to Public Shame
What started as a fleeting, forbidden kiss between Drew and Willow quickly escalated into a full-blown affair that turned their world upside down. The fallout? Legendary. For Drew, a former military man known for his supposed principles, this act of betrayal was the ultimate dishonor—not just to his nephew, Michael Corinthos (Chad Duell), but to the entire family.
The ripple effect of the affair has been catastrophic. It shattered Willow’s marriage, humiliated Michael, and even brought shame to the Quartermaine name. As MacMullen quipped during her chat with Soap Opera Digest, “This is so scandalous, I love it!”
The Nursery: An Unusual Backdrop for Passion
MacMullen shared her initial shock at learning where Willow and Drew’s first indiscretion would unfold: the nursery. “Oh, my gosh, this is so scandalous!” she said. While the setting struck her as unexpected, she reflected on the history of the nursery being a frequent rendezvous spot for her character and Michael.
But the scandal didn’t stop there. The stage direction revealed something even more mortifying—a nanny cam capturing the entire encounter. MacMullen’s reaction? Equal parts disbelief and excitement. “Uh-oh, that can’t be good,” she remembered thinking, followed quickly by, “Okay! We’re going there!”
A Scandal for the Ages
The ultimate humiliation came when the footage from the nanny cam accidentally played during the Quartermaine Christmas party. What should have been a joyful family gathering turned into a public shaming of epic proportions. “This is the worst-case scenario,” MacMullen admitted, adding, “Even if just her partner had seen it, Willow would’ve had to answer for what she’d done. But for the entire family to witness it? That’s unforgettable.”
Despite the embarrassment factor being “off the charts,” MacMullen couldn’t help but appreciate the storytelling brilliance of such a shocking moment. “Oh, this is epic,” she declared. She also noted that the fallout ensures this is one Christmas the Quartermaines—and viewers—will never forget.
Why the Affair Works
While the storyline is undeniably messy, MacMullen sees the bigger picture. The affair challenges Willow’s carefully constructed image and forces her to confront her choices in a way that will resonate with fans. For MacMullen, it’s moments like these that make General Hospital so riveting.
As scandal rocks the Quartermaine family, one thing is certain: this is the kind of drama that keeps viewers tuning in, week after week. Will Willow and Drew find redemption? Or is this the beginning of the end for their already tenuous bonds? Stay tuned—because in Port Charles, the drama never takes a holiday.
