Get ready for an explosive new chapter on General Hospital as a new character, Pascal (played by veteran actor Marc Forget), arrives to finally shed some much-needed light on what has become one of the show’s biggest mysteries: the master plan of the back-from-the-dead Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud). Fans have been left in the dark since Britt’s shocking reappearance, but Pascal’s arrival promises to connect the dots and reveal the full scope of her conspiracy.

So, what exactly is Britt up to? From the clues gathered so far, it’s clear she’s deeply involved in Professor Dalton’s cold-fusion research, and what’s more, she appears to be his boss. The leap in logic came from her behavior—complaining about the disorganization of the files she received from him, a move that suggests a position of authority. There’s a palpable sense that Britt is running the entire operation. This suspicion was further solidified when the nefarious Sidwell warned Dalton that “their friend” was not happy with his lack of progress. The ominous tone of the warning implied that this “friend” held significant power, and all signs point to Britt.

But how did Britt, a former doctor, come to wield such power and influence? It’s a question that has been on every fan’s mind. One plausible theory is that she was bequeathed a hidden fortune or some form of power from her late father, a notorious villain in the soap opera world. However, Britt is also a formidable and crafty character in her own right. A quick look at her bonkers and often dramatic history proves she is more than capable of orchestrating a complex scheme on her own. Her motives and resources are a tantalizing mystery that Pascal is set to unravel.

The biggest question of all remains: did Britt fake her own death? The idea of her putting her mother, Obrecht (Kathleen Gati), through the profound anguish of mourning her seems unthinkable. But what if the stakes were so high that it was a necessary evil? The cold-fusion research could hold the key to curing Huntington’s disease, a condition that could potentially affect her and others in her family. If she believed that by faking her death, she could dedicate herself to finding a cure, she might have justified the pain she caused her mother. She may have convinced herself that she would eventually be able to alleviate her mother’s suffering by returning alive and well, with a cure for the disease in hand. It’s a desperate gambit that would fit with Britt’s dramatic and often unpredictable character.

The arrival of Pascal, played by veteran Canadian actor Marc Forget, promises to be the turning point in this mystery. With a long list of acting credits dating back to the late 1990s, including roles on Law & Order: SVU and Grey’s Anatomy, Forget is a seasoned professional who is sure to bring gravitas and a sense of urgency to the role. Pascal may not only reveal the truth about Britt’s cold-fusion research but also shed light on how she acquired her power and the full extent of her deception. His connection to the conspiracy could expose vulnerabilities in Britt’s plan and lead to a confrontation that fans have been eagerly awaiting. The secrets surrounding Britt’s fake death and her dangerous new venture are about to be brought into the light, and nothing in Port Charles will ever be the same.