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Are GH’s Chase and Brook Lynn at a Crossroads on Conceiving a Baby, Which Could Dovetail into Rumored Backstory of Gio’s True Parentage?
In the newly-released video preview for the Thursday, December 26th episode of General Hospital, it kicks off with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard). She asks her husband, “Are you saying you want to stop trying?” From the looks of it, Chase is attempting to have a talk with Brook Lynn, about maybe, just maybe, they shouldn’t try so hard to conceive, or does he have something else to say on the situation?
If the couple puts on the brakes, does this open up the story that GH has been hinting at for months about Gio Palmieri’s (Giovanni Mazza) parentage? Viewers have witnessed Lois Cerullo’s (Rena Sofer) strange looks when talk of babies, or grandchildren have been mentioned at the Quartermaines.
Additionally, GH is ramping up the old feud between Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins), now that she is awake and out of a four year coma, and Brook Lynn. What better way to ignite it even further but the truth being revealed that Gio is actually Brook Lynn and Dante’s (Dominic Zamprogna) child! Certainly, that would put a massive wrinkle in the relationship between Chase and Brook Lynn and cause major issues for Dante and Lulu moving forward.
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Then, there would be Carly’s (Laura Wright) part in all of this. Back in 2010, she told Brook Lynn she would finance her singing career if she slept with Dante and got it on tape as retribution against Dante for Michael being imprisoned. Brook Lynn drugged Dante and began to have sex with him, but Lulu found them in the original story.
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One other theory floating around is that Gio could be Lulu’s son, because she supposedly had an abortion after her one-night stand with Dillon Quartermaine, but what if she didn’t? Soap operas often use revisionist storytelling to help propel current on-screen drama.
In other teasers for the episode, look for Dante to get alarming news. Michael venting to Jason, and as previously noted, Willow defending her actions!
So, what do you think Chase will say to Brook Lynn about conceiving children? Do you think Gio is Brook Lynn and Dante’s son? How do you see this story playing out? Share your theories via the comment section below, and check out the GH video tease for today’s episode.
Maybe the four layers of bed clothing is getting in the way of Brook Lynn conceiving? A sweatshirt? Does Tracy secretly turn down the thermostat to save money?
Well, I hate to state the obvious but perhaps Brooklyn’s first step toward conception would be to stop wearing multiple layers of clothing to bed. She always looks ready for an ice storm while in her marital bed, and I don’t think ice fishing is a proven method of fertilization.
To address the theories in the article above:
If Brook Lynn had Gio – they are strongly hinting that occurred when they were teenagers in camp – not during the time Carly was using BLQ to break up Dante and Lulu.
You would think that ABC learned their lesson with Erica’s unabortion storyline that most fans detested. I strongly doubt they would revisit that type of story. Besides, Dillon would need to be brought back for that storyline.
Please, for all that’s right and sane, no repetition of that horrid abortion-baby storyline! That was the beginning of the end for AMC. Dante and Brooklyn, as established, had never been intimate and had a sibling- like relationship. Moreover, when Cody arrived on the scene, Dante introduced him to Brooklyn making it clear that they had never met. But now you have Cody talking about his time at camp with Brooklyn and Dante. I don’t mind subtle history revisionism but when the past is twisted and distorted to fit plot driven writing, it’s irritating.
Please, this is nothing compared to the Sasha switching her hair for Cody’s and it showing no relation to Mac, Sasha’s uncle. Now that’s twisted and distorted to fit plot driven writing. Not to mention Holly’s dead/not dead mother taking care of Sasha all these years. Not every new resident of Port Charles needs to be related to a family. If it fits the story, that’s great. I think Cody being a Scorpio makes sense. But why did they have to have Sasha be one too – especially when it contradicts so much!
I sure agree with you and have been trying to figure out the reasoning behind this farce. Also why go all through this craziness, only to kill off Sasha, which I’ve been reading, true or not? It’s like they have numerous writers and none of them know what the other is writing, nothing much meshes anymore. Can’t believe how much I USED to love this show!
They better not kill off Sasha! The idea that they’d kill of Sasha while keeping the hypocritical, morally corrupt, self-righteous, tight- lipped Willow is outrageous. I’m not sure if the writers are willfully trying to make us hate this character, (once a brave heroine whom viewers rooted for) or it’s accidental. The same goes for Drew who currently enjoys more collective hatred than we harbored for Peter ( who we were supposed to hate).Drew had the audacity to tell Willow that she doesn’t have to answer to “ that guy” referring to Lucas. Drew ain’t fit to wipe Lucas’s shoes. The nerve.
It’s just lazy writing. When’s the last time a soap did THREE paternity retcons in 6 months. We accepted the Cody reveal because it gave a beloved character (Mac) a biological son. This was despite long term viewers knowing it didn’t fit it in timeline we watched in the 90s.
The Sasha retcon is even more impossible to explain in the timeline. But, it wasn’t too late to keep the train in the station with this ludicrous Gio story. With the slow burn they’ve been doing, it could easily been dropped once they started to see negative fan reaction.
I have commented before about the plot driven writing that inexplicably and illogically made Sasha a Scorpio. Clearly they did this to free Cody up for a possible romance with Lulu just as they’re forcing the idea that Gio is Dante and Brooklyn’s son. There is a glaring pattern of lazy, sloppy, history revisionism transpiring with the writing of stories as of late.
The most obvious inconsistency about the “BrookLynn/Dante summer camp hookup” thing is that there should be a significant age difference between the two.
Brooklynn was born in the mid 90s when Lois & Ned were married. By this time Sonny was already in Port Charles for a while, preusmably several years removed from his teenage years with Olivia Falconeri, which resulted in Dante’s birth. And of course Dante and Sonny didn’t know about being related to each other until the fact came up at the most inopportune time.
(Cue Olivia shouting “Sonny! You just shot your own son!!”)
So there’s not a snowball’s chance in my back yard that these two would have been in the same summer camp. Unless Dante was one of the camp counselors preying on underage girls, and that definitely doesn’t sound like something he would do.
Chase and Brook Lynn have got to be the most unattractive couple on GH. You’ld think they might show a little bedroom romance, especially when trying to make a baby! She wore her usual B.R attire again today, in bed with Sweats, oyevey!
GH writers have become the most sloppy revisionist writers in Daytime TV, I mean they are going all out flipping everything and making stuff up along the way, we all know the time Frame in daytime is all over the place, kids are sorad and aged, with the exception of Robin, almost every kid born on GH is not the actual age they were born, and I’m not mad at that but now we have the show hinting that Gio is possibly Brooklyn and Dante kid, this after making Cody Macs kid and Sasha Roberts kid. This show has has gone out this year an not in a good way with trying to sell us on these surprise crap that some of us saw coming a mile away, The pile on has been really excessive this year. And also of note, all the recast has been excessive too, Nukristina, NuMolly,NuLulu, NuEmma, NuLucas, What we really need is NuWriters and NuShowrunner.
New Molly, Lulu and Lucas are really doing well. Jury is out on Emma and a lot of what’s weighing on Kristina is due to the storyline.
The show has survived periods of multiple recasts in the past (particularly late 70s).
After today’s show, looks like Anna’s little Emma is going to keep her busy, with what looks like a lot of shenanigans, that will keep Grandma busy full time.
I think Brook Lynn being Gio’s mother is ridiculous! Apparently, her mother and others knew and never uttered a word, especially them all having big mouths. I can’t buy this for a minute, even if it turns out to be the real story. Also Sonny took care of Gio his whole life, is he suppose to know the “real” story too? And if not Dante as daddy, who gets the credit?
Please guys, does anyone really care where Geo came from? He’s very sweet and all that,, but Brook Lynn’s son is really stretching here, like everyone knew except she and “daddy”. How stupid and boring.
The writers are hinting at a lot of scenarios and one with Dante finding love again could mean that Chase and B.L breaking up, and enter Dante B.L and Geo makes three??
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”
Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.
Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.
Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.
Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.
Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.
MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.
Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.
Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).
In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.
Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:
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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.
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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.
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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.
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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.
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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.
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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!
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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.
Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.
Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.
So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.
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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.
The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.
As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.
PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)
According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”
Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.
Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.
In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.
Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.
Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.
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