But Michael and WIllow have also been tested over the years.
Their relationship has been plagued with a lot of tension and a lot of outside influence since the beginning.
This loss helped them form a strong connection.
Though their relationship was purely platonic, the universe kept bringing them together.
Feelings stirred when Michael ran into Willow at Port Charles Elementary where she worked as a teacher.
Michael wasn’t the only one who had chemistry with Willow.
Willow and Shiloh’s complicated history was revealed
Willow’s tragic background helped endear her to Michael.
During that time,Chase and Willow also gravitated toward each other.
Shiloh eventually found out that he fathered her child, according toSheKnows Soaps.
This upsetting moment helped build Willow’s trust in Michael.
Then, the big secret finally came out.
This heartbreaking storyline set the groundwork for Michael and Willow’s current relationship.
Willow was completely devastated when Chase broke the news to her, according toSheKnows Soaps.
After the baby reveal,Nelle sued Michael for custody.
This was the catalyst for “Millow” falling for each other.
Michael and Willow went through with the wedding in May 2020 and were granted custody three months later.
The couples couldn’t rekindle their spark.
Michael and Willow agreed to wait out her marriage until Chase got better.
In an act of true love, Michael watched from the sidelines as Willow stood by somebody else.
The truth came out, a confrontation between the trio ensued, and Chase agreed to end their marriage.
After they faced many challenges being together, they were in a good place.
However, their happily ever after was short-lived.
Enter Nina Reeves, Wiley’s maternal grandmother.
But her history and animosity towards Wiley’s other grandmother Carly Corinthos made this almost impossible.
Nina’s deceit had already sparked a vicious battle between her and the Corinthos family.
Michael used his connections to press fraud charges against Nina, according toSoap Dirt.
Willow and Michael disagreed on his methods as she feared it would force Nina to fight for visitation rights.
“General Hospital” took a layered approach to revealing the secret.
Michael surprised Willow with a trip to Paris.
Her original story was that Willow’s birth mother was someone from the commune, according toSoaps in Depth.
