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ABC General Hospital Spoilers: Ned’s Heart Attack Fallout Stalls as Drew’s Dark Secret Boils Over — And Sidwell Becomes Port Charles’ New Power Villain

The aftermath of Ned Quartermaine’s massive heart attack has shaken Port Charles, yet viewers are increasingly frustrated by the unusual silence surrounding the incident — especially as Drew Cain continues walking free, hiding a disturbing truth.

Though only 48 in-universe hours have passed since Ned collapsed outside Bobbie’s, fans feel the storyline has stalled at a critical moment.

The chain of events began when Ned confronted Drew for secretly stealing Quartermaine heirlooms Tracy had preserved for generations.

Their argument escalated until Ned, overwhelmed by betrayal and stress, clutched his chest and collapsed.

Instead of calling 911, Drew dismissed the episode as an act, laughed, and walked away with the stolen artifacts still in hand.

Surgeons later saved Ned’s life, and Brook Lynn confirmed he survived bypass surgery — but his continued off-screen absence has left major narrative gaps.

Complicating matters further is actor Wally Kurth’s dual-show schedule, which has temporarily removed Ned from the screen. Still, fans cannot understand why the character has not confronted Drew, informed Olivia, or involved Tracy.

Social-media reactions have grown increasingly heated, with viewers questioning why Olivia hasn’t rushed to Ned’s bedside and why Drew’s cruelty remains unaddressed while he prepares to propose to Willow using Michael’s ring.

The frustration has ignited a larger debate about narrative continuity, missed emotional beats, and the writers’ choices.

For many, the decision to stage such a dramatic medical emergency only to halt the fallout feels like a wasted opportunity.

Fans want Tracy back in town, Ned awake and speaking, and Drew’s betrayal exposed — not a quiet mention that Ned “will be okay” without any confrontation or consequence.

At the same time, an unexpected new force has captured viewer attention: Sidwell, whose rise as a modern GH villain has electrified the fan base.

His cold-blooded killing of Dalton — delivered with chilling calm — cemented his status instantly.

Britt’s horrified reaction, contrasted with Sidwell’s effortless composure, created one of the show’s most memorable villain moments in years.

But Sidwell’s menace is only part of the appeal. His razor-sharp dark humor, including a now-viral impression of Jason Morgan, has turned him into a breakout phenomenon

. Fans have embraced him as the kind of charismatic antagonist the show has been missing, even urging the writers to keep him long-term despite his crimes.

Some have gone further, calling him the true heir to Sonny’s former throne as Port Charles’ dominant antihero.

With his ties to larger criminal plots and his strategic maneuvers, Sidwell feels less like a temporary villain and more like a long-term power player being established piece by piece.

As the November 25 episode approaches and Drew prepares to propose to Willow, viewers are watching closely: Will Ned finally reappear and expose Drew? Will Tracy return? And will Sidwell’s reign continue reshaping Port Charles?

One thing is clear: the stakes have never been higher — but fans want payoff, not silence.