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‘General Hospital’s’ Nancy Lee Grahn Reveals Contract Status, Memoir in the Works Detailing Family Court Battle For Her Daughter

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 previously mentioned she had been writing was brought up. Grahn says when she finishes it (although it still has a long way to go), 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. 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 ordeal in her personal life, Alexis was having her child, Kristina, ripped by her in court by the baby daddy, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).
Grahn recalled,”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 retain full custody of her daughter, Kate after her ex resurfaced wanting rights to their child after previously wanting no part of it? Let us know via the comment section.
So happy that she’s sticking around for another three years! She is amazing as Alexis and cannot wait to see what might come from Alexis.
I loved the days when it was Alexis, Stefan and Nikolas. Those were my favorite Cassadine times. I loved the relationship between Alexis and her brother Stefan. I still miss Stefan (Stephen Nichols) after all of these years. He was such complex and interesting character.
I’m 10)% in agreement with you, Stefan & Nicholas (the greatly missed Tyler Christopher) were a wonderful addition to the show. I loved them with Laura & that whole storyline when they arrived in Port Charles & the breakup of L&L. I loved Genie & Stephen together, the best of times when the Cassadines arrived!
Yes! I miss those days so much. They are my favorite to rewatch on YouTube. Huge Stefan fan, especially in scenes with Alexis.
She’s so damn smart. Nancy would make a great writer or EP.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Tristan and Britt Continue to Have Snarky Runs-Ins: Do You Feel an On-Screen Spark?

On the Tuesday, July 21 episode of General Hospital, the new cardiac surgeon in town, Dr. Tristan Rogers, played by recent cast addition Dean Geyer, once again had a confrontation with Britt (Kelly Thiebaud). This time while at the hospital.
In the scenes, Britt arrived to have a meeting to hopefully get her job back. However, she was not happy to learn from her new pal, Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) that Tristan is the new surgeon on staff at GH!
Britt informs Lucas she is on the edge because she has to meet with Stella (Vernee Watson) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) to see if they would reinstate her. Lucas warns her to try to be humble. Immediately after that, Tristan sees Britt. He informs her that her room at Bobbie’s is available again as he is moving out and to the Metro Court which is more to his liking and style.

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BRITT GETS REINSTATED WITH CONDITIONS
The two throw barbs at each other when Britt finds out how Carly supposedly helped Tristan to get the room at the hotel. Lucas pulled Tristan away for a patient consult to ease the snark between the two doctors.
In the meeting, Stella and Elizabeth decide to give Britt an opportunity to explain her actions. Britt then has to apology for locking Elizabeth in the closet so she could flee the country with Rocco. Stella and Elizabeth also note how she faked her own death and the list of bad behavior and choices she has exhibited in the past year alone.
When Elizabeth and Stella ask, why they should rehire her? Britt says because she is an excellent doctor, which Elizabeth agrees with and gives Britt props for saving the life and bringing baby Phoebe into the world when Delilah died.
Ultimately, Britt is hired back with a six-month probationary period with a laundry list of additional responsibilities such as weekend shifts, working with the children, and more.
Meanwhile, Lucas invites Tristan to join the GH softball team to get to know people and they have a game tonight. Just then, Elizabeth came up with the idea that one of Britt’s additional duties was to be the new equipment manager for the team. In that moment, Tristan and Britt realize they have to see more of each other, when they already can’t stand each other (or so they say).
So, do you think that Tristan and Britt will soon be a new couple, especially after Jason sees Britt this week after his return from captivity? While Britt may hope things can pick right back up with Jason, will she be in for a devastating letdown, clearing the path down the line for a romance with Tristan? Do you think there are on-screen sparks already between Britt and Tristan, or do you feel like its completely feeling forced? Let us know via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Kayden Brenna Tokarski Makes Her Debut; Is Scout Working with Drew To Bring Down Willow?

On the Monday, July 20th episode of General Hospital, 16-year-old, Kayden Brenna Tokarski made her debut as the new Scout Cain; the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).
In Kayden’s first scenes she appeared with Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Cain), Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) and Daytime Emmy nominee, Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn Quartermaine).
When Tokarski entered the GH canvas on-screen, here’s what went down: Willow and Scout showed up at the Quartermaine stables. After Willow exits, Scout tells Tracy she was hoping she would allow her to use the lake on the property for a swim practice.

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SCOUT WANTS TRACY TO ALLOW DREW ON THE QUARTERMAINE BOATHOUSE PROPERTY
Suddenly, Brook Lynn enters and with a wink-wink to the audience as she notes how grownup Scout looks! Now, Scout begins to explain to BLQ and Tracy that she has been training for a charity swim and plans to donate the money she raises for breast cancer research in honor of Monica.
Tracy being Tracy know something is up and asks Scout point blank, “What’s the catch?” Scout pipes up that there is one catch: She wants Tracy to let Drew watch her swim. Tracy agrees to allow Drew onto Quartermaine property for Scout. When Scout exits, Tracy makes a remark to Brook Lynn that Scout is definitely acting like a Quartermaine.
But do you think there is more to this? Is Scout onto or in on the fact that Drew will soon be seen able to speak and move? Could Scout be on to Willow’s machinations and be the one who actually trips her up and Willow’s house of cards finally comes tumbling down around her? Stay tuned.
THE AGED-UP SCOUT
On her GH debut, Kayden Brenna Tokarski spoke to Soap Opera Digest on what concerns the GH faithful might have or the older version of Scout. “I know that this age-up and recast was shocking to many. I think many people are concerned that she’s going to be very bratty, but I think just the opposite. I think she’s a lovely teenager who’s navigating a lot of things in life, but she’s a problem-solver and always trying to keep the peace and help others,” shared Kayden.
The young actress also added, “I truly hope that people enjoy watching Scout’s storyline and seeing some new relationships in her life that are a little more grown-up.”
So this begs the question: Do you think the new version of Scout Cain will be scheming like a Quartermaine with the adventuress traits of her mother Sam, and the often unscrupulousness of her dad, Drew? Do you think she will be helping Drew destroy Willow? Let us know your thoughts and send your welcomes to Kayden via the comment section below.
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‘General Hospital’ Star Rory Gibson’s Wedding to Alicia Ruelas: More Details on Their Nuptials

As previously reported, General Hospital’s Rory Gibson (Michael Corinthos) married his longtime love, Alicia Ruelas in Kauii, Hawaii back in July 11.
Now, new details have emerged via a beautiful wedding exclusive on PEOPLE.com of how the happy couple spent their nuptials, two of them as it turns out! And we love at Rory and Alicia’s first dance as newlyweds was to Justin Bieber’s “Lifetime.”
Gibson and Ruelas have been together for 15 years. While they married in Kauai, Hawaii on July 11, they had a larger celebration in Los Angeles with more friends, GH co-stars and family on July 16.

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Rory shared, “We envisioned having an amazing vacation with our closest family and friends to celebrate our love in Hawaii, then coming back to L.A. and having a big fun celebration with our loved ones.”
The newlyweds approached their wedding nuptials in Hawaii with handwritten vows and custom rings, and as we also previously reported, Ryan Paevey (ex-Casius Faison) gifted Gibson the ring he created fo him. Kyle Cook, a close friend of the couple, presided over the “I do’s”
Ruelas said of marrying Gibson, “I admire how sweet and genuine of a man Rory is. Our life is so full of love, I wouldn’t change a thing.” After the Hawaiian ceremony the newlyweds 25 guests had brunch at the Lava Lava Beach Club.
Fast-forward to Los Angeles, and they hosted a 150 guests including many of Gibson’s GH and former Y&R co-stars, where he played Noah Newman at El Cid which included: Van Hansis (Lucas, GH), Josh Swickard (Chase, GH), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), Brytni Sarpy (Elena, Y&R) Courtney Hope (Sally, Y&R), Conner Floyd (ex-Chance, Y&R, and now, Chad, DAYS) and more.
The wedding intel also shared that the guests danced underneath a shimmering disco ball and enjoyed “lots of yummy donuts” which is Gibson’s favorite dessert.
So, happy for Rory and Alicia and what seems to be a fantastic way to do have a wedding celebration; an intimate wedding in Hawaii, and bigger gathering in Los Angeles? Let us know and share your congrats via the comment section below.
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