But with Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) trapped in a coma following a heart attack, could Nathan be the shock therapy to jolt her awake?
His return, teased as a “meaty storyline” by Ryan Paevey, promises emotional fireworks, but reports suggest Kirsten Storms won’t hit the set until next year, leaving fans wondering what unfolds in the meantime.
Will Nathan’s presence stir the pot for Damien Spinelli (Bradford Anderson), who is poised to marry Maxie — Nathan’s wife — while she’s out? It sounds like we’re in for a heart-pounding resurrection!
A Miracle in Port Chuck
The PCPD’s tests — run by Police Commissioner Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) — leave no doubt: the injured patient is Nathan West, gunned down by Cesar Faison (Anders Hove) but somehow saved, perhaps through WSB intervention.
Nathan’s survival is a game-changer for Maxie, his true love, whose coma from her B.J. Jones’ (Brighton Hertford) heart transplant failure has her teetering on the edge.
If Nathan’s the “magic pill” to wake her — perhaps a bedside plea or emotional surge — it could be Maxie’s fairy tale ending.
But with Storms’ return delayed until 2026, Nathan’s story unfolds without her, building unbearable suspense.
What Happens Without Maxie?
Storms’ extended hiatus — tied to her move to Tennessee with her daughter — means Maxie remains sidelined through fall 2025 and into next year, leaving Nathan to navigate a world without his “sleeping beauty.” Previews tease Nathan waking disoriented, possibly grappling with memory problems or trauma, forcing him to piece together his life amid Port Charles chaos like Drew Cain’s (Cameron Mathison) shooting.
In the meantime, Spinelli has stepped up as Maxie’s rock, ready to propose and marry her just as soon as she opens her eyes, honoring their bond while James West (Gary James Fuller) meets his “dead” dad. Nathan’s confusion could spark jealousy or alliance with Spinelli, but Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) might push for Nathan to “claim” his wife, igniting a love triangle.
Heartbreak or Healing: Nathan’s Role
If Nathan’s return is Maxie’s wake-up call — perhaps a voice she hears in her dreams — it sets up a tearful reunion upon Storms’ 2026 return, but the wait is certain to test everyone.
Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) and Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) might shield Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) from the drama, while Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) wrestles with her own secrets.
The fans are split: some crave Nathan jolting Maxie awake now, others love the slow-burn suspense.
Will Nathan be the prince to break the spell, or will Spinelli’s devotion win out? Share your thoughts with us, and keep checking back every day for more GH news and spoilers.
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I don't want him being the one to wake her at all. Her and Spinelli belong together and he doesn't deserve to lose her. He's also been a great Dad to Georgie, and Maxie's other kids.
I think Maxie's long sabbatical will hinder storyline. Nathan needs to see Marie as soon as possible. Bring in temp. Maxie so story can flow better. Waiting till 2026 is too long.