GH: CHASE CLOSES IN ON THE TRUTH ABOUT WILLOW

Wiley’s birthday party proves to be action-packed in unexpected ways — and could end in major fireworks for the tortured triangle of Willow, Michael and Chase.

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First up is the surprise return of Willow’s semi-estranged mother, Harmony, who shows up unannounced at the mansion. Sensing how difficult Harmony’s presence is for Willow, Michael steps up to support her, and soon, Chase orders Harmony to leave. Overwhelmed by seeing her mother again — not to mention the stress of being in a marriage based on a lie, and the anniversary of giving birth to her late biological son — Willow seeks refuge at the gatehouse. “This is a loaded anniversary for Willow and it hits her really hard,” Co-Head Writer Chris Van Etten observes. “And Michael knows Willow very well. He knows her better than he knows himself, in some ways. And so whe