In a revealing conversation on this week’s edition of Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart, the besties and co-hosts welcomed three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis, General Hospital).

While there were several eye-opening moments, GH fans were in for some great news when Nancy shared she just signed a new three-year deal to remain with the soap opera as everyone’s favorite legal eagle. Grahn expressed, “I just re-signed my contract — another three years, and I’m so grateful for this part of my life.”

As soap fans know, Grahn began her role as Alexis back in September of 1996 after her very successful and Emmy-winning run of Julia Wainwright on Santa Barbara and previously her time as Beverly Wilkes on One Life to Live. This coming September will mark Nancy’s 30th anniversary with  GH which will continue her having the longest-running consecutive tenure of any actress in the cast.

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HAVING A CHILD

When Nancy sat down for this taped interview with Rebecca and Greg, the subject of the book she had mentioned previously she had been writing was brought up which Grahn says when she finishes it, it will be more like stories from her life than a true memoir. However, one very tumultuous  part of her life after becoming pregnant with her musician artist, Kate Grahn is detailed as a story for mother’s everywhere if having to go to family court.

Nancy explained, “One of the reasons I started writing the book was I was going to write about family court because I ended up having almost four years of it. It was brutal. I stopped writing it at one point, and said I’ll come back when I’m not so angry and that was like 10 years later.”

Detailing what occurred, the three-time Emmy winner noted, “I wanted to make a baby and so at 38 and a half, that relationship did not work out. I was recurring on two or three different shows at the time. So I was working, I was making money. My ex-boyfriend when he moved, he said, “What can I do to make this better?” I said, ‘You can put sperm in the bank.’ So he did, and then he moved to North Carolina, and then I called General Hospital and said, ‘Does anybody want me?’

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THE BEGINNING OF THE FAMILY COURT BATTLE

“Michele Val Jean (former writer, now head writer/creator Beyond the Gates), Wendy Riche (former executive producer and Richard Culliton (former head writer) told me I had a job. To get pregnant, I did not end up going to the sperm bank. I don’t want to reveal everything, because then nobody will read my book. But I will say, it did seem that I would need a miracle.”

The three-time Emmy winner told Rebecca and Greg, “I went and sat on this bench on Fryman Canyon every day, and I’d visualize, and I thought, ‘I’m going to make one last attempt to meet someone,’ and I’d visualize meeting this guy, and he’d say this to me, and then we’d go here and do that, etc. That’s exactly what happened  I saw this person for two or maybe three months and saw behavior that was unacceptable to me, and then found out I was pregnant two months later. That person did not want to be involved, and we were not together anymore. And then when Kate was five, he served me with papers. I was stunned at what could happen. Stunned. Four women (legal counsel) showed up out of nowhere that ended up saving Kate and me.”

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SONNY TAKES KRISTINA FROM ALEXIS IN COURT

Explaining how life can imitate art on a soap opera, while Nancy was going through this in her personal life, Alexis was having her child, Kristina ripped by her in court by the baby daddy, Sonny Corinthos. “The storyline at the time was Sonny was taking my (Alexis) child away from me, a mobster, a criminal, had gained custody in court of a child. So, I remember going up to the head writer at the time, begging him to, ‘please don’t do this to me.'”

“Back to the family court battle,” finished Grahn. “It was so incredibly intense, but everything worked out. I was awarded full custody. I thought the court is where when you get inside that justice happens, but wait till you read this in the book, a lot happens.”

You can check out the full conversation with Nancy on the Soapy podcast below.

So, glad to hear Nancy has signed on to General Hospital for three more years as Alexis Davis? What do you think of her revealing story about how she was taken to family court to get a full custody of her daughter, Kate after her ex resurfaced wanting right to their child after previously wantin no part of it? Let us know via the comment section.

In the dramatic cliffhanger to the Monday, June 29 episode of General Hospital, multiple parties found out that the man posing as “Nathan West” is really his twin brother, Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey).

All this leads to tension-filled several minutes where at a stakeout, Joe (Jonathan Bennett), who was following the whereabouts of Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota), was suddenly met by Cassius who jumped into the PCPD cop’s undercover vehicle professing to help him with the Sidwell takedown.

We already knew that Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) threatened Cassius to end Sidwell once and for all or he will do away with his mother, Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) and Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) who are currently kidnapped at Wyndemere. So, clearly Cassius’ next move is pivotal.

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GOOD COP VS. DIRTY COP

As the two “cops” see Ezra Boyle (Daniel Cosgrove) pull Sidwell out of the trunk of the car he is driving, and the two men go inside a house that was supposed to be a gift for Marco, Ezra tells Sidwell he needs to leave town. However, Jenz is determined to find Marco’s killer and therefore he wants Boyle to expose Cullum, while he tuns his attentions to bring down Sonny.

Joe and “Nathan” come into the house guns drawn. Sidwell demands Cassius shoot Joe and tells everyone present that the man claiming he is “Nathan,” is actually his twin brother, Cassius. Not only that, but Cassius is working with him. In that moment, Cassius turns his gun towards Joe and tell the officer to drop his gun.

Meanwhile, in France, Anna (Finola Hughes) gives the letter written by Madeline Reeves to Felicia (Kristina Wagner) to read where it explains how Obrecht gave birth to twins, which is why she believes and knows she is correct that “Nathan” is really Cassius Faison. After trying to comprehend all of this, Anna worries Felicia thinks she’s still crazy. But in the end, Anna implores Felicia, where does this leave James?

KEEPING JAMES SAFE

Next, Felicia gives Mac (John J. York) the letter to read and they realize Anna is telling the truth and they have to keep James safe. Felicia phones Cody (Josh Kelly), but his phone is off since he is frolicking in the metro court pool with Molly (Kristen Vaganos) and James (Gary James Fuller). She leaves a message and clearly tells Cody to keep James away from “Nathan.”

It would appear Cassius has a major choice to make on today’s Tuesday, June 30 episode of General Hospital. Turn the gun on Sidwell and shoot him, take off with Joe as a hostage, or something else will go down.

Take a look at the video teaser for a preview of today’s GH below.

Then let us know, how do you see Cassius escaping with the walls closing in on his duplicity? Is this the end of the line for Sidwell, too? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, one thing is for certain it will be explosive! In the just released ABC promo for the action in and out of Port Charles, the drama brings with it as previously announced Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver in a guest star turn!

Here’s what else to look forward to: Carly (Laura Wright) is on a mission to get Josslyn (Eden McCoy) out of Wyndemere, and doesn’t care the danger it puts her in. Once there, we see her snooping around the mysterious castle, and she runs smack dab into Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)! Is she about to be thrown in a room with her daughter and Obrecht (Kathleen Gati)?

Meanwhile, speaking of that secret room, Obrecht tells Josslyn, “My work is done. I’ve completed the prototype.” Josslyn with tears in her eyes, has a decision to make. Does she just let Obrecht hand over the prototype to Cullum and company, which could spell the end for them and who knows who else?

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CODY VS. NATHAN?

Last Friday, Felicia (Kristina Wagner) was informed by Anna (while visiting her best friend in a French mental facility), that the man saying he is “Nathan West” (Ryan Paevey) is not. Now, we hear Felicia’s voice-over saying, “Nathan, isn’t who he says he is,” juxtaposed with Cody (Josh Kelly) with his phone watching “Nathan” with James (Gary James Fuller). Will Cody save the day?

JOHN OLIVER DEBUTS

Lastly, John Oliver lands via helicopter and appears in a suit flanked by two soldiers with tactical gear holding machine guns. As the two men exit the landing area, the cameras pan to a close up of Oliver who seems to be looking down at someone. Is Oliver playing the mysterious WSB head, Z? Stay tuned!

Here’s a look at the official General Hospital spoilers for the week of June 29-July 3 below.

MONDAY, JUNE 29
Emma seeks answers from Anna. Alexis confides in Sonny. Cassius briefs Cullum. Felicia is skeptical. Molly opens up about her parents.

TUESDAY, JUNE 30
Tracy confronts Sonny. Gio stands his ground. Nina makes an alarming discovery. Ava locks horns with Ethan. Josslyn and Obrecht find common ground.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Sonny is lured into a trap. Ava unleashes her fury. Nina must act fast. Lucas is floored. Carly overhears stunning news.

THURSDAY, JULY 2
Sonny makes a revelation. Ava hears a shocking confession. Anna is grateful. Tracy supports Cody. Carly is stunned.

FRIDAY, JULY 3
Carly is on the warpath. Britt is in the hot seat. Dante breaks bad news. Molly wants answers. Charlotte seeks Lulu’s help.

Check out the just released promo for General Hospital entitled “Explosive Week” below.

Now let us know, excited to see John Oliver in what appears to be the role of Z? Will Cody stop Cassius in his tracks once and for all? Will Carly bring down Cullum, or will he throw her in captivity with Obrecht and Josslyn? Share your thoughts on what looks to be a pivotal week on GH via the comment section.