These actors made the maddening silliness of those sci-fi spy adventures worth it. Ms. Hughes and Mr. Geary are class acts and top of their craft.

Finola Hughes has grace. Not very many actresses have that talent. She can portray the poignancy but she carries that quiet grace and class that adds at least 100% more to every performance. It’s nuance, style and talent to have the skill to portray that. I know that the writing usually is what carries any scene to the stratosphere but without actors like Finola Hughes and Tony Geary they would remain but words on a page. Kudos to GH for once again nailing it. Looking forward to seeing Billy Miller give one of his unexpected powerhouse deliveries like he did in his tenure at Y&R. I have to say I am loving GH a lot these last few weeks. The change in character of Nikolas. The slow repair of brotherly love between Morgan and Michael. The understated sadness and confusion of Nina Clay and Franco. There are other characters who live up to what we expect of them but it’s the actors who always toss in a special surprise even at times when the writing alone would be enough. Thank you GH.

Oh my god, I cried so much. Finola Hughes and Tony Geary are wonderful actors.

Pure magic that is what describes these two together. I am so grateful to both Frank and Ron to have written and made part of yesterday’s GH Anna and Luke’s good-bye scenes. Finola and Tony were as always outstanding, they are and will always be BEST of the BEST. Their scenes were heart wrenching and thinking it may be the last time Anna and Luke are on screen together made them that much more emotional for me. Happy retirement Tony, you truly deserve it and know that we will surely miss you on GH. Finola, best of luck and success on your movie but please please please hurry back cause we already miss Anna!

She was exquisite! Hurry back, Finola!

such emotional scenes – you could even feel that it was their last scene together

It was magic. He is daytime royalty and she NEVER disappoints. I hope when she comes back she will acknowledge that after she left Scotland she headed to Paris to see her daughter. Its a bad loophole on this show. Recast Robin!

Amazing performances as usual for Finola and Anthony!!

Finola has been blowing her scenes out of the water for weeks! Her final scenes with Tony Geary were no different. Touching and heartfelt on both sides. Two legends doing their thing superbly!

Anna has been so broken lately, I hope she gets some much needed rest on her “trip” and returns as fierce and strong as ever ready to continue on with her relationship with hottie Kyle Sloane!

Can’t wait for her to return. She, Jane Elliot and Maura West are what keep me tuning in.

Is that really Luke……is Laura and Holly back to expose him as Fluke……have we been duped by Fluke still pretending to be Luke???……should i stay on my meds……lol

Finola Hughes is a class act, a legendary performer who never ever disappoints in portraying the most kickass character in daytime – Anna Devane. Loved her scenes with Tony.

It is rare to see realism on a soap..
When to people, not characters, show their true feeling for the other it is very notable..
Tony and Finola gave us themselves, not their characters..
And, I felt every second of their good bye, it was heart aching and real..

We have more of those ”’real”’ moments coming..

it was a nice moment between Finola and Tony. I know Tony has received many awards, but I have to give the top accolades to Finola, especially the during shooting of Duke and the aftermath. I think she’s head and shoulders above everyone else. Hope she has a good summer working on her movie. And good luck with Jonathan Rhyes Meyers (sp?) who is in the film. I really like him, but he can be a handful from what I’ve heard. But then Finola’s alter ego, Anna, has handled her fair share over the years.

Their performance was Emmy material. There are no words to express what a great actor Tony Geary is. He will be missed . No one could measure up to him.

Am i the only one who thinks that sadly, Luke is not 100% Luke and will leave as cray-cray Luke?

Most of the actors on General Hospital are great actors….

Just the beginning of tears for all of us. Omg…Luke and Anna…you could feel the real feelings…..love them

i loved this episode with these two so much, i going to cherish is forever, i even boutght the episode on iTunes to have for keepsake. It made me remember the good old days, when GH was about not just love between couples, but great friends who helped each other through rough times and adventures. I was so glad this scene took place especially since Finola would be off screen for Anthony Geary’s last shows. I can’t wait for more great scenes like this, between Tony and his many special pairings he had on the show. Genie Francis, Emma Samms, Kristina Wagner, Lynn Herring, and Nancy Lee Grahan, not all romantic, but all fun and showed how much chemistry Anthony Geary could have with anyone….

I adore both Finola Hughes and Tony Geary. Tony will really be missed but I can kind of see why it might be time to wrap things up when it comes to Luke. I hope he’ll come back some time for something big! It broke my heart watching those poignant scenes between Anna and Luke and thinking that this could be the last time these two super talents work together. I’m so glad they had the chance to say good bye!

@Harry…
Yes, Harry……Hi!!
I did notice the book, OULANDER. Perhaps Anna will transform into Claire Beauchamp Randall?
I also noticed how Anna made a point of turning the book’s face toward the camera for a clearer view. I did think that there might be some significance in that gesture. Time travel?
Is there some spoofy storyline in the making?

Finola Hughes and Tony Geary are two of the best daytime fans have ever had the pleasure to watch. How appropriate was it that he’s leaving but the scene ended up as a good bye as Anna leaves town for the summer? I love them both and only wish they would have had more scenes together. I also hope this doesn’t mean Jane Elliott never sees the time of day again. She’s a real gem, too!

Real actors can suck you into any scene regardless of the material and make you feel something. If you don’t feel anything, they’re probably phoning it in.

I’ve never felt that way about any scene with Finola and Tony in it. That scene was very touching. These actors are true treasures.

@Rose…..
Hi, Rose….I am very familiar with that ritual, as my Gran is Scottish.
I am well versed in all the superstitions, especially still existing In the south-western district of Scotland.
However, my Gran says , that such rituals are only practiced by those who engage in witchcraft…..and she blessed herself (sign of the cross, in case you are not of the Roman Catholic faith) when she mouthed the word…LOL.

Is Anna supposed to be from Scotland as Duke? I am not sure.
Imagine if the writers would do a soapy facsimile of THE OUTLANDER? When Anna comes back, they could really explore and exploit this adventure with none other as herself as the heroine, yes?

Iam 70 years old. my mother in law and I watched this show for over 40 years. I think Anna and Luke hit it right on the nail with there acting. Being a widow Anna brought home all the raw emotions of loss of a LOVE ONE. I WILL MISS THEM BOTH, Thank you for all the years of fine entertaining.

Anna and Robert Scorpio were the BEST together