The halls of the Quartermaine mansion have seen endless drama, but nothing could prepare Drew Kane for the devastating news that would forever change his bond with the family he fought so hard to reclaim.
Still recovering from his shooting at General Hospital, Drew was confronted by Elizabeth Webber with heartbreaking words: Monica Quartermaine had passed away peacefully in her sleep. The shock on Drew’s face was unmistakable. Actor Cameron Mathison (Drew) revealed that this loss would deeply shake his character, as Monica was more than family by blood — she was a true mother figure who had once called him her son.
A Complicated Relationship
Monica’s death comes at a bitter moment. In recent months, Drew’s affair with Willow, his ruthless political maneuvers, and his attempts to destroy the Quartermaine crypt left Monica deeply disappointed. Her decision to support Tracy’s banishment of Drew from the mansion reflected how fractured their relationship had become.
And yet, their bond had once been genuine. Before his downfall, Drew had been someone Monica believed in. Now, her death leaves him haunted by the chance for reconciliation that will never come.
Monica’s Final Letters
In true Quartermaine fashion, Monica planned ahead. She left personal letters for each family member, filled with love, guidance, and hard truths.
Drew’s letter, in particular, would cut the deepest. Despite his betrayals, Monica urged him to change, to focus on family, and to remember the man she once knew he could be. Even more shocking, she left him part of her inheritance — proof that, despite everything, she still saw him as family.
The revelation overwhelms Drew, forcing him to confront just how much he has lost and how far he has strayed.
The Funeral Conflict
Drew’s determination to attend Monica’s funeral sparks fierce conflict. Tracy Quartermaine insists he has disgraced the family name and has no right to intrude on their grief. Ned backs her stance, fearing Drew will turn the memorial into a spectacle.
Jason Morgan, set to deliver Monica’s eulogy, is torn. He wants peace during the service but also understands Drew’s desperate need to say goodbye.
For Drew, attending the funeral isn’t just about grief — it’s about reclaiming respect, proving he still belongs, and honoring the woman who never gave up on him.
A Moment of Reckoning
The funeral may serve as Drew’s turning point. Surrounded by grief, reminded of Monica’s love and her faith in his redemption, Drew will be forced to look at his life honestly for the first time in months.
Monica’s death is more than the end of an era. It’s a crossroads — for Drew, for the fractured Quartermaine family, and for the legacy Monica worked tirelessly to protect.
What’s Next in Port Charles?
Even as the Quartermaines grapple with this loss, Port Charles is on the brink of new upheaval. From shocking WSB revelations to the return of presumed-dead characters and dangerous mob wars, the future is more uncertain than ever.
Monica’s passing may have closed one chapter, but it has opened the door to explosive storylines that will shake every family in town.