On this day in 1998, General Hospital fans witnessed what was supposed to be a joyous double wedding, but as with all things in Port Charles, nothing was ever simple for Mac Scorpio and Felicia Jones. Their path to the altar was famously one of the most tumultuous in soap opera history, punctuated by dramatic interruptions and shocking twists that tested their enduring love at every turn.

Their first attempt at tying the knot was violently derailed by the sudden, terrifying appearance of a gun-wielding Ryan Chamberlin. This infamous moment not only halted their vows but thrust them into a subsequent caper that led to their very own kidnapping. To survive this ordeal, Mac and Felicia were even forced to stage a fake engagement, deepening the bizarre and dangerous circumstances surrounding their romance.

After such a long and winding road, filled with near-misses and life-threatening events, the day finally arrived. Mac and Felicia stood before a “confused but enthused audience” and finally exchanged their vows. The ceremony was originally planned as a double wedding, with Kevin Collins and Lucy Coe also set to say “I do.” However, Kevin famously ditched Lucy at the last minute after a secret he’d been keeping was exposed, leaving Mac and Felicia to carry the emotional weight of the day alone.

Their wedding wasn’t just a ceremony; it was a testament to a love that had defied kidnappers, madmen, and endless misunderstandings. The profound words they shared on that day—Felicia’s heartfelt “I love you, Mac. I always have. You walk into a room, and I feel safe…” and Mac’s equally poignant “A man can spend his entire life looking for the one person who makes him whole… You’re that person for me, Felicia…”—echoed the sentiment of every fan who had championed their journey.

This iconic wedding remains a cherished memory in General Hospital lore, solidifying Mac and Felicia as one of the show’s most beloved supercouples. It reminds us that sometimes, the purest love is forged through the greatest trials.