Ryan Paevey’s Shocking Announcement & Thoughts on Naxie

General Hospital fans know Ryan Paevey as Nathan West, one-half of “Naxie” with Kirsten Storms’ Maxie Jones. Recently, the actor revealed some surprising news in an interview! Unfortunately for those who love Nathan, Paevey announced he’s taking a break from Port Charles even though Nathan and Maxie just recently tied the knot. He said “I am taking a very brief break from GH for a little while to go and be the villain for a change.” The actor will briefly be off screen while he films a brand new movie. “I don’t know how much I’m allowed to give you, but I’m going to be on a plane to Kentucky here in the next three or four days, and I’ll probably be there for about a month,” Paevey told ABC 7. The actor revealed that he didn’t even know for sure if Nathan and Maxie would say “I do” until he actually got the script and read the words. As for the newlywed couple, he believes, “We’ll probably be happy and peaceful for a little while, so you can breathe easy for a minute.” But, he only said a minute, so perhaps fans shouldn’t get too complacent with this couple just yet! While he expressed his disbelief at his acting success, which is the result of a lot of hard work, he also revealed a pretty awesome trick of the trade, that his sweat never dries in his many shirtless scenes. He laughed as he said he’s, “coated in Pam non-stick spray. It’s sweat that never dries.” Did you know this is one way that soap stars prepare for their sexy shirtless appearances? While there aren’t any official details about how long he’ll be away from GH, it seems like his absence will be short-lived. How do you feel about this news? Do you think that Maxie and Nathan will have at least a brief period of happiness? General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC. Share your thoughts, leave a comment in the section below. Win exclusive member-only GH spoilers, prizes, and more: sign up here! Also, join the conversation on our Facebook page.