Andrew Hawkes went out with a bang, literally, when on the Thursday, July 2 episode of General Hospital, his character of WSB Director Ross Cullum’s reign of terror finally came to an end.

What was supposed to be only a short term role, turned out to be a six-month run for Hawkes, who became extremely popular with the fans of the ABC daytime drama series, even though on-screen Cullum perpetrated some of the most nefarious crimes and activities ever seen on the soaps.

Chief among those crimes were: stabbing Marco Rios (Adrian Anchondo) to death multiple times over, attempting to kill Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) on the pier with a mysterious baton he pulled out of his pocket, lying to Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) for years and tainting her medication with poison, where we come to find out she doesn’t even really have Huntington’s disease, shooing Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) and so much more.

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ANDREW HAWKES PERSONAL MESSAGE

In the end, Agent Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) shot Cullum to his death during an epic shootout, marking the end of the line for Hawkes’ memorable turn on GH. As we head into the 4th of July weekend, Andrew took a moment to address all the fans for their comments and support and how much it it has meant to him with a video he posted on his Instagram.

Hawkes began, “I’ve received so many beautiful, incredible messages of support. I am so incredibly moved that you would take time out of your day to just say, ‘Hey, good job,’ or put a fire emoji (in the comment thread), or just even take a look at something I may have posted. I like to be reminded of the fact that I think that kindness is a superpower and it’s a superpower that we all have access to.”

“You guys have just treated me with so much kindness and I appreciate it so much and I promise you, I will never take it for granted,” a very touched Hawkes explained. “I read all of your messages. I can’t respond to all of them because I have two kids and a wife and my wife would divorce me. probably. So, I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. You’ve really picked me up and dusted me off and I appreciate it so much.”

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REFLECTIONS OF TIME ON GH

Previously, Andrew told Soap Opera Digest how he felt once he wrapped, “It took me a few days to kind of recover and get perspective on what this whole experience meant to me. It’s been one of the greatest experiences of my career. It’s one of the things I’m most proud of and have had the most joy in doing.”

What did you think of Andrew’s heartfelt message of thanking all of you for your support through his run. Will you miss Ross Cullum? Hope GH might cast him in another role down the line? Let us know via the comment section.

 

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Even John Oliver (Z) is impressed with WSB Agent Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy)! In the pick-up of the epic shootout aftermath, the Friday, July 3 episode of General Hospital, opened with Josslyn in her hospital room recovering from surgery from her gun shot wounds with WSB head, Z, by her bedside.

Proving she is a force to be reckoned with, Z wanted the full rundown of what transpired on the docks and proceeding it. Josslyn was able to give a full debriefing on the horrendous crimes perpetrated by Cullum, Sidwell, and Cassius. However, she also explains how Cassius saved her life. Z explained to Josslyn that: Cassius is dead (is he really though?), Sidwell was arrested, and as she knows since she shot the guy, Cullum is no longer on this earth.

Josslyn knew if the public learned that Cullum was a double agent and had deceived the agency, that it would be a very bad look for the WSB. Z wants her to keep her mouth shut, so she comes up with a plan. She will pin the blame on Cassius and claim Cullum died a hero. In return, Josslyn tells Z, “I want a full release and all charges dropped for Valentin Cassadine and Jason Morgan.” The two shook on the deal.

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Later, Z is at WSB Port Charles headquarters going through Brennan’s desk and looking for files when Carly (Laura Wright) walks in to confront him. She wants her daughter out of the WSB.

LULU LEARNS THE TRUTH ABOUT “NATHAN”

Dante (Alexa Havins), Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Rocco (Finn Carr) are now back in Port Charles after learning Cullum was shot and killed. Rocco learns Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) was arrested and is in the PCPD jail, thank to his dad. Dante explains he did it to keep Britt safe. Rocco is furious with his parents.

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Lulu gets an earful when she learns from Dante that “Nathan” was actually an imposter. He was Nathan’s twin brother, Cassius. Lulu is shook to her core, that she was once in a relationship and had developed feelings for her best friend’s husband come back from the dead, only he wasn’t. She realizes Nathan would have never hurt Maxie for her.

Rocco tells Lulu who is acting off, about his plans to visit Britt while she is being held at the PCPD. In the meantime, Britt is having it out with mutter at her jail cell over her choices and decisions that kept Liesl (Kathleen Gati) in the dark and so many others.

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ROCCO VS. DANNY

After being interrogated at the PCPD by a returning Agent Vaughn (Bryce Durfee), Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) goes home to ask Lulu for help with Valentin, while Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) sees Rocco sneaking out of the house. Rocco explains to Danny he has to go see Britt, and how he can’t abandon her.

Danny snipes back, “Of course not. Not after everything she’s done for you. Including lying about my dad shooting Cullum when you’re the one who pulled the trigger.” Rocco is stopped dead in his tracks. How will he respond?

So, do you think Cassius Faison is truly dead? Is this the end of the road for Ryan Paevey’s latest return to the soap? What did you think of John Oliver as Z and the deal Josslyn struck to free Jason and Valentin? Weigh-in via the comment section. But first check out the key scenes between John Oliver and Eden McCoy.

General Hospital pulled off yet another surprise in this drama and action-filled week of episodes when on Friday, July 3, none other than WSB Agent Vaughn returned in the form of Bryce Durfee!

The last time viewers saw Vaughn was back in November of 2025 when he was dragged away at the orders from WSB Port Charles Bureau Chief, Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). 

Previously, Bryce first showed up on the ABC daytime drama series as Agent Vaughan back on March 7, 2025. In the story, Vaughn was brought in by Brennan as Josslyn’s (Eden McCoy) WSB handler. However, one thing led to another, and Vaughn and Josslyn ended up in a steamy affair which is against the rules to be in any form of a relationship with another agent.

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Try as they might to keep their hands off each other, and to stay away from each other, they would find covert ways to spend some “sexy time” together, until Brennan found out and that’s how agent Vaughn was literally dragged off the canvas!

WHO DID VAUGHN COME TO SEE?

It’s been eight months since we last saw Agent Vaughn who shows up out of nowhere at the PCPD to see Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) who is behind bars. He wants Britt to cooperate with the WSB because they know how much of a hand she had in the cold fusion prototype and the final project of her father, Cesar Faison.

Additionally, Vaughn met up with Molly (Kristen Vaganos), Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) to discuss the fate and whereabouts of Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) and Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart).

Now the big question looms, will Vaughn cross paths with and go see Josslyn who is recovering in the hospital from gun shot wounds, or just slink out of town? According to GH, as told to Soap Opera Digest, Bryce Durfee is back just for two episodes.

So were you glad to see Agent Vaughn back on the canvas? Do you hope Vaughn and Josslyn will reconnect even for a conversation? Weigh-in via the comment section below.