General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Felicia, Robert & Holly’s Masterplan Revealed Featuring Heart-Tugging Moments from Tristan Rogers & Emma Samms
Wednesday’s General Hospital began where the previous episode left off, with an on-fire, Holly Sutton (Emma Samms), literally! As the action picks up, Robert (Tristan Rogers) covers Holly with blankets to try and douse the flames. The paramedics announce Holly has suffered second-degree burns over 75% of her body.
When the ambulance takes off, Robert goes with it. Meanwhile, Jordan (Tanisha Harper) and Mac (John J. York) are looking for evidence from the cabin fire … and wonder where the necklace has gone?
Later, the ambulance pulls over to the side of the road, and one of the drivers is none other than paramedic Felicia Scorpio (Kristina Wagner)! Felicia reveals herself as does Holly, who is perfectly fine, and Robert, who was in on the entire ruse to get Holly safely out of the country and away from Victor Cassadine (Charles Shaughnessy).
Viewers learn in flashbacks how this trio worked together to pull this off: Felicia showed up at the cabin with fire retardant clothes for Holly to wear and revealed how she planned to set the stove to start the fire. We then learn that Holly and Robert staged Robert’s drugging and mugging, in order for Holly to steal the necklace and leave it inside the cabin for the PCPD to find. It was Holly’s plan to ensure that Victor would have no further use for her.
Next, Robert gives Holly the keys to a car that can’t be traced; as she is to drive to Canada with a new ID and completely disappear. Felicia adds that records will show that Holly was taken to a burn facility halfway around the world, freeing her to find out just where Victor is holding her beloved son, Ethan.
Holly has a surprise in store for Victor on her departure! In a flashback, Holly meets up with Selina Wu (Lydia Look) on the pier and gifts her with one of the jewels from the necklace in exchange for poisoning Victor for her. Holly tells Selina she won’t find her son alive and well if Victor is dead, and assures Selina the poison will not kill Victor, but will be payback.
As the episode comes to a conclusion, and if you are a longtime fan of GH, you probably reached for the hankies in touching and beautifully-played moments between Tristan Rogers and Emma Samms.
In the story, Holly apologizes to Robert for all the trouble she has caused, but the two share a passionate kiss before they say their final goodbyes. BUT .. you didn’t think Holly would try to get away without one last scheme? She had the necklace in her pocket the whole time, begging the question … was she going to take it with her? However, Robert knew Holly had the necklace and asks her to hand it over to him, which she does.
For her final moments, Holly walks off into the fog, which could only signify that this guest star turn for Emma Samms has come to its conclusion.
So, what did you think about the twists on today’s episode? Did you think Robert, Felicia and Holly were in cahoots? What did you think of the final scenes between Tristan Rogers and Emma Samms? Comment below.
I had read that Emma Sam’s would be doing only a short run but the conclusion was a real surprise. Hopefully the stuff Holly gave Selena Woo incapacitates him for a while. I’m so sick of seeing his evil face every day. I think I could tolerate Peter better.
Oh Violet -how quickly we forget! The Peter Problem was far worse than Victor. Charles Shaughnessy at least has a charm factor that the unmentionable one never had.
As for the Holly storyline wrap up – kudos to the writers who SHOWED us the details and didn’t just tell. Based on the Q Thanksgiving timing, the show is likely still airing 2 days behind (due to recent preemptions). This means the explosion and “Holly on fire” episode was supposed to air the day before Thanksgiving with the reveal on this past Monday – giving the audience a long weekend to wonder what really happened.
Was it seamlessly great, no, but overall the show made good use of the time Emma was so gracious to give them. Perhaps we’ll see her sometime next year for the 60th anniversary.
OG Steve,
I do like Charles but can’t stand his character, as played he thinks he’s God and not just evil but moves all these people around like he’s playing Chess. Now he’s taken the gift Cyrus gave Spencer for Trina, wonder what plans he has for that?
Aside, we finally know who spawned Esme, poor girl, didn’t have a chance in life and poor grandchild, if it makes it. Liz has sure got herself involved in a mess helping her and Nick with all the deception.
What a geological line for little “Ace”:
Great grandparents: Mikkos & Helena
Grandparents: Ryan, Heather & Stavros
Mother: Esme
Overall, I guess I’m okay with Heather as Esme’s mother (better than the initial plan of Felicia). Just weird that Heather has two sons in their 50s and 20 year old Esme. Not bad for a woman who had a hysterectomy after Steven Lars!
Well…at least his other grandmother is sane and mentally healthy…apart from those few years where she was a blonde wig propped up on top of a rocking chair at Shady Brook Mental Hospital.
OG Steve,
Yes, very interesting and stranger yet is Heather doesn’t act any crazier than anyone else!
The moments before Holly left the fire scene were truly touching.I loved watching them kiss and it was bittersweet seeing her disappear in the fog like Laura and Luke did. I’m sorry to say I doubt they’ll get back together. Emma lives in England, and I doubt she’d be able to settle in to a day -to- day relationship on GH again. Plus Tristan Rogers doesn’t seem to be very keen on the idea. They had plenty of drama dating and breaking up in real life.
Great storyline! Finally – Holly was in character! And both Tristan and Emma brought their A game! As a long time Robert and Holly fan, I was happy. Kudos to everyone.
I have been watching GH for over 40 years. As a long time fan, yesterday’s episode was EPIC.
NOBODY in daytime television plays “Agnst” better than Emma Sam’s.
Back in the day when Luke met Holly in the woods… she had twisted her ankle. Luke was out finding himself … wanting to die, as he had thought he lost the love of his life, Laura.
Holly and Luke fell in love.
Then, when everyone thought Luke had died… Holly moved in with Robert.
Slowly, Holly and Robert fell in love.
Then Luke came back… Holly bolted and the saga continued.
Holly loved Luke like the way Robert loved Holly. She was always elusive.
There was always something stirring behind her mannerisms… until all was revealed and various truths came out.
Emma Sam’s always played Holly with somewhat of a sneaky, sinister spy kind of patina on the outside. Until you would learn the intricacy of WHY she was doing what she did. Everything was about protecting something or someone that SHE loved and would move mountains for.
Those scenes with Tristian Rogers were priceless. Both when she revealed to him the truth about shooting Lucy and WHY she did it after seeing her sister shot in cold blood by Victor… with her son’s (Luke’s Son) life on the line.
Emma Sam’s was outstanding bringing back the nuances of the character of Holly and her interaction with the “old timers” of GH glory days.
It was perfect as she kissed Robert passionately and then walked off into the mist to save her son with Luke from Victor’s clutches.
Simply outstanding and true to Holly… wanting more to be revealed… and the ache that Robert has because tho she loves him “dearly” Luke was her guy.
Some of the old GH magic played out with the return of Emma Sam’s. I hope she comes back again.
N.W…For some reason I missed the Holly/Luke/Robert story from earlier days. So I really enjoyed your recap of it.
Except it’s a bit off. Holly wasn’t pining for Luke particularly after Laura returned from captivity (presumed dead).
Viewers were lead to believe Holly was unable to carry a child (after she miscarried after becoming pregnant by Luke – after he was presumed dead).
It was Anthony Geary’s insistence that Ethan be made Luke’s that altered the story a bit. Luke was said to cheat on Laura conceiving Ethan with a fertile Holly.
As they discussed Robert & Holly’s timing always seems off….
First – Holly “dies” in an Australian plane crash. Robert finds love with Cheryl Stansbury, Katherine Delafield and eventually Anna again.
Second – Holly comes back to PC revealing she was kept away by her evil family. At this point Robert & Anna had remarried. Shortly after, Robert, Anna and Faison are presumed dead in a boat explosion. After an attempted pairing with Luke’s lookalike cousin, Holly departs PC.
Third – Robert is revealed to be alive during the encephalitis epidemic that claimed the life of Tony, Courtney and “Cook”. Holly returns and is somehow the mastermind of the plot annoying longtime viewers. Both leave town separately.
There’s probably more – but this post is long enough. Main point – Robert & Holly definitely over Luke & Holly.
OG Steve…Oh my gosh…based on your update looks like we can expect more. I’m still for Robert and Anna, but it wouldn’t surprise me If Holly comes back into the story.
I felt no heart-tugging whatsoever—-so glad Samms is gone. Nonetheless , it seems she was popular back in the day? I hope she was more inspiring, as a character and an actress, as she has been for me.
Gotta say I’ve been loving the last couple of weeks of GH! It’s wonderful to see Tristan Rogers, Emma Samms, Kristina Wagner, Genie Francis and John York front-and-center on a big storyline, and each of these vets have delivered the goods. Soaps are and always shall be a youth-centered industry, but it’s nice to give some veteran players something substantial to do to remind us of the talent that made them veterans! Kudos to the writers and the actors who really delivered on this story … and are continuing to do so.
General Hospital
THIS WEEK on GENERAL HOSPITAL: Dex and Josslyn’s Relationship at a Crossroad, Jason Contacts Diane For Help
Previews for the week of March 18-22nd on General Hospital, plus the latest promo for the daytime drama series, share that Jason’s (Steve Burton) return has already affected so many lives, especially given the fact that several key people aka Michael (Chad Duell), Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Danny (Asher Antonyzn) know his location at this moment.
Eventually, Jason (Steve Burton) will get in touch with Diane (Carolyn Hennesy), from what one can only assume is legal help. However, John (Adam J. Harrington) seems hot on Jason’s trail, but the question remains, if Jason was working for John as seemingly revealed in a flashback to keep out of prison, are the two working together … or are they mortal enemies?
Meanwhile, it looks like its curtain for now in the relationship between Dex (Evan Hofer) and Josslyn (Eden McCoy). After Nina (Cynthia Watros) dropped a bombshell about Cyrus (Jeff Kober), Joss gets an earful of information from Dex, when he admits that he was in Cyrus’s hospital room to kill him on orders from Sonny (Maurice Benard).
According to Soap Opera Digest, Eden McCoy shared, ” I think what’s different about this situation, and what pushes her over the edge, is that it wasn’t, like, a self-defense situation. It wasn’t at a shoot-out. He wasn’t protecting Sonny. Cyrus wasn’t doing anything! And I think that really scares her, to see him in the light of voluntarily killing someone in their sleep. That is very different from, like, shooting someone that’s shooting at Sonny. She is just in shock, like she can’t actually believe it.” As told by McCoy, “At that point, Josslyn says.’I can’t do this anymore,’ and makes her exit.”
Take a look below at the rest of the official teasers for the week.
MONDAY, MARCH 18
Dex makes a confession to Josslyn. Tracy shares a moment with Sonny. Diane offers encouragement to Alexis. Kevin explains what might have led to Marshall’s misdiagnosis. Stella has an unlikely encounter.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
Josslyn opens up to Carly. Dex confides in Anna. Sonny offers Natalia some valuable insights. Jason gets a visitor. Brook Lynn lays into John.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Tracy sees a new side of Cody. Alexis informs Molly about her plans. Natalia has a revelation. Anna makes an admission to John over drinks.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Drew has a proposition for Nina. A photo shoot at Deception goes wrong. Laura and Heather find some common ground. Willow is worried by her actions.
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Jason reaches out to Diane for help. Maxie calls Lucy out. Cody and Olivia comfort each other. Sasha makes a huge decision. Chase and Brook Lynn are stunned.
Now below, watch this week’s promo for the action in Port Charles.
What storyline are you looking forward to the most? The least? Let us know in the comment section.
General Hospital
REPORT: General Hospital Alum, Robyn Bernard, Homeless & Battling Addiction, Before Her Passing at 64
Robyn Bernard passed away earlier this week on March 12th, when her body was found in an empty field, which is allegedly behind a 7/11, and some trailer homes, in San Jacinto, California. The actress and singer, and former General Hospital alum, played Terry Brock from 1984-1990 and was 64-years-old at the time of her death.
New reporting on the life that she led over the past year, and longtime mental health issues and struggles with addiction, paint a picture that may have led to her death. Although it should be noted, the toxicology report is currently not completed or released. However, the sheriff department stated that no foul play is suspected.
Now, according to the Daily Mail, friends of Bernard spoke on how she had become part of their homeless community, and that she she struggled with alcohol addiction, and had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia through the latter part of her life.
In their accounts, things went south for Robyn when in 2014 she moved to the community in San Jacinto, which is 84 miles from Los Angeles. At that time, she moved into a trailer park for senior citizens and was beloved for her singing by her neighbors.
The report also notes that in 2015, tragically, Bernard’s trailer park home was burned to the ground taking 7 of her 8 beloved cats and all of her possessions. After that, Robin stayed with many people of the community, but the previous management chased her off of the premises. She then broke up with her boyfriend and eventually stopped communicating with her parents.
Bernard’s final home was in a community called Parkview Estates, facilitated by Riverside County’s Adult Protective Services Department. According to police records obtained by Daily Mail, through 2017-2019, Bernard faced numerous DUI drugs and alcohol arrests during that period.
Joni Woods, who lives opposite the space where Bernard’s trailer once was said: ‘I used to see her (Robyn) around town all the time pushing her shopping carts. She always had four or five of them, and I always felt so bad for her.” Robyn’s former boyfriend, Dan Berlin, expressed that the last time he had seen the GH alum was two years ago, “She was out there, talking to herself in a nonsense way. She was a schizophrenic.’
The friends of Bernard shared: “She used to say that Hollywood screwed her over,” adding, “They did her dirty and that’s why she ended up living in San Jacinto of all places.”
Share your thoughts on this tragic story of the last part of Robyn’s life, which again, stresses the importance of trying to find the appropriate help for those dealing with mental illness, being homeless, and addiction.
General Hospital
While ‘General Hospital’s’ Dante Lays in a Coma; Dominic Zamprogna Has Some Great New Portrait Headshots
On General Hospital, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) has thus far survived two bullets to the chest, and is laying in a coma. Sam (Kelly Monaco), his lady love, is by his side and beside herself after learning her ex Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is alive and is of the belief that Jason have been the shooter who tried to take out Dante.
Sonny (Maurice Benard) has been wracked with guilt after he wasn’t so kind to his son, before the PCPD cop got shot. Meanwhile, Jason is hiding out at the Quartermaine boat house trying to recover from the gun shot wound he received.
While Dante’s life is still hanging in the balance, it appears that his portrayer, Dominic Zamprogna, took a diverse range of headshot and portrait photos under the eyes of talented photographer Jackson Davis. The photos were posted on Davis’ Instagram account.
A few former GH castmates commented on the photos including Marc Anthony Samuel (ex-Felix) who expressed: “Dante, Dante, Dante…,” and Mark Lawson (ex-Dustin) posted, “Dom!!!! Handle yo’ biz.”
Zamprogna joined General Hospital back in 2009 and has been nominated four times for a Daytime Emmy Award throughout his time thus far on the ABC daytime drama series.
So, what do you think will happen to Dante? Will he wake up and be just fine, or will he have another medical condition? What do you think of Dominic’s new headshots? Comment below.
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