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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Alexis and Jason Say Their Heartbreaking Goodbyes to Sam
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house after GH fans watched today’s October 31st episode which featured the pick-up of Sam (Kelly Monaco) dying unexpectedly.
As the scenes begin to play out, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Jason (Steve Burton) are together awaiting news on Sam. Just then, Portia (Brook Kerr), Lucas (Van Hansis) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) come to talk to them. Portia tells Alexis and Jason that Sam did not it make it and has died.
In complete shock and despair, Alexis doesn’t buy what they are saying, as Jason is fighting back tears. Alexis says a mother would know if her daughter had died. Next, she heads to Sam’s hospital room, and tells Portia to get her a blanket because her daughter is so cold. Then, to be next to her daughter, Alexis crawls under the covers with her and holds her child, one last time.
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Alexis is in pieces as she recounts the history between the two and how Sam found Alexis later in her life and the two were reunited as mother and daughter. She calls Sam her miracle and cries, “Bring her back, please!” Later, Alexis screams at God, for how could God take a wonderful person who was doing a good deed and helping save the life of another human being! She says parents shouldn’t have to bury their children, and Sam was saving another mother’s daughter. She screams, “I hate you!”
Jason is gut-punched and Elizabeth comforts him. Wanting answers to what happened, Elizabeth tells him, Sam had a heart attack and they don’t understand why. Next, Jason wonders how he’ll tell Danny and Scout that their mom died. Elizabeth tells him to keep it simple and honest. Alexis shows up and tells Jason she needs to let everyone else know. Jason asks for a minute to say goodbye and he heads to Sam’s hospital room. Meanwhile, Alexis tells Elizabeth she wants answers.
When Jason arrives to Sam’s room, at first, he can’t bring himself to look at her because the reality would set it in that his beloved Sam is gone. Jason sits at her bedside and talks to Sam, and tells her all the things he loved about her. He figured she would out live him and watch their son grow up. We next get flashbacks of the JaSam love story that reminded us of the great love they shared. Jason promises Sam he will never forget her, and at the hospital room door breaks down.
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Lucas is also having a meltdown because his sister died under his watch. He doesn’t understand what could have happened. As Alexis is talking to Portia saying that she wants answers, but in the end it doesn’t matter because her daughter is dead, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Rocco (Finn Carr) show up and overhear what she said.
The episode featured beautiful performances from Nancy Lee Grahn and Steve Burton that in the most difficult and controversial of subject matters (Kelly Monaco exiting the show), it left viewers reaching for the hankies multiple times over.
So, what did you think of the scenes where Alexis and Jason visited Sam’s hospital room and said their goodbyes to her? Share your thoughts in the comment section. You can watch some of the heartbreaking scenes featuring Nancy Lee Grahn below.
It’s really a sad commentary on the Frank Valentini of GH that Jason’s been back since March, and Sam had to actually DIE before the two of them got an actual scene together.
Scenes were almost too hard to watch. I only watched because, sadly, it was goodbye.
Nancy Lee Grahn did outstanding work….. Steve Burton, on the other hand, provided me nothing.
I thought Steve Burton was phenomenal. Jason’s face is so completely expressive for someone who has been said to have no expression ie “Stone Cold.” He was the epitome of grief and his scenes broke my heart. Thought it was some of Steve’s best performances. He can convey emotional agony without even raising his voice.
I completely disagree on your assessment of Burton’s work. Sorry, but he does nada for me.
Burton was okay but Mathison acted as if he was disappointed the ice cream machine at McDonald’s was broken. Others have pointed out that he showed more emotion when McConkey died than his ex-wife/mother of his child.
They both deserve Emmy’s. Incredible acting.
What about Dom( Dante) ? He was amazing and heartbreaking. His grief also felt all too real. Not a fan of Burton’s but he pulled it off beautifully too. And what can I say about NLG? Heartbreaking to the core. All three actors deserve huge accolades. But Cameron’s Drew reminded me of why his nickname was Pinocchio back when he played Ryan Lavary on AMC.
as i watch the eposode of general hospital i was crying i will not forgive frank valentini for destroying kellys charactor the way they did shame on him sam had so much chemistry with steve they should had been put back together when he came back to general hospital sam and jason forever
I hope Kelly is vindicated with an exciting new character to play on a show where she is appreciated.
Agree they were the best super couple of Gh I loved watching them together they were so in sync with each other.
I don’t understand why no one called Dante I mean gosh he’s her fiancé!!!!
The only one at the hospital who knew they were engaged is Alexis – and she just found out before Sam went into medical trauma. Once that happened, all her focus was rightfully on Sam. As an unmarried woman, Sam’s mother is the only one staff would be required to notify.
What’s even more ironic is that Dante was practically living at the hospital in recent weeks, spending a lot of time with Lulu even before Sam got involved with the transplant. And the one time he takes a break to buy his son a meal that’s presumably higher quality than hospital cafeteria food, he misses a big and profoundly sad moment.
I don’t like what they did to Kelly. But I’m hopeful another show will hire her and give her better story to work with. Please, GH writers, don’t have Alexis fall off the wagon. I’m already annoyed they had Sasha turn to alcohol this week. I know Sasha was more into pulls than alcohol, but substance is substance. I really dislike addiction stories. These writers are very disappointing.
I have a bad feeling that Sasha will either relapse into addiction or be pregnant from her drunken hookup with Mikey. Possibly both.
Neither is needed. We have already had multiple addiction stories and multiple dead babies within the last year or so. Sasha being in both of those type of stories.
I think it’s Alexis who might fall back into the bottle. Sasha will probably wind up having Michael’s baby.
I’m tired of the writers submerging Sasha into the waters of misery porn. Imagine drowning your sorrows in a bar and going to bed with Robert’s version of Michael only to wake up with an unfunny Pillsbury Dough Boy.
Funny Harry, but RA’s Michael was only shown in scenes at the gate house & Q living room. Nothing between him and Sasha.
Heart wrenching performance from Nancy Lee Grahn. She always rises to the occasion when they give her the material, and this was no exception. It wasn’t over the top, it wasn’t “scenery chewing” as I’ve seen written elsewhere, it was exactly how you would expect a mother to react when her daughter dies suddenly and unexpectedly. I’d expect her 13th Emmy nomination to be in Nancy’s future. She was amazing.
I personally haven’t cared much for Steve Burton or his acting in a very long time, but I have to give him kudos when they’re deserved. Thought he was very good in the scenes after Sam passed. I agree with what Rebecca said above about him conveying grief and emotion without needing to raise his voice. He said a thousand words just in his eyes and face alone.
Kudos also to Van Hansis who knocked it out of the park in his first major emotional story as Lucas, Dom Zamprogna was fantastic as well, also loved the simple but touching scene in the chapel with Genie Francis and Finn Carr, and the scene when Alexis told Molly and Kristina, Kristen Vaganos and Kate Mansi were both very good with their reactions, and NLG again, of course.
Leaving aside the behind the scenes drama of Kelly Monaco’s departure from the show, what Sam’s death did is result in some classic soap drama which you sometimes can only get from a beloved longtime character dying, and it led to some excellent acting performances from what is still the best cast in daytime. It’s a reminder of how good GH can still be from time to time.
I agree Steve Burton did a fine job because the Jason character has never been highly emotional. Jason’s personality is even-keeled in every scenario. He portrayed grief in line with everything else we’ve seen Jason display.
Love your post, Dan. I agree with your every word.
If Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes) new therapist on General Hospital looks familiar to you, it’s because actress Kearran Giovanni, who plays Dr. Nichols, previously played a doctor on One Life to Live!.
Viewers tuning-in to the Thursday, September 10 episode of GH got their first look at Dr. Nichols who has been brought in to help Anna recover from her PTSD and trauma following the reveal that she has been suffering from a break in reality since before being put in mental health facility in France, after being gaslighted by Cullum and company earlier in the year.
One Life to Live fans will recall that Kearran Giovanni played Dr. Vivian Wright in 2009, and it was then she first worked with current General Hospital EP, Frank Valentini, who at the time was at the helm in Llanview.
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WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU SEEN KEARRAN GIOVANNI?
Giovanni appeared on OLTL in the recurring role through 2012 and in the final ABC episode of the beloved series was the the ob/gyn who delivered Destiny Evans (Shenell Edmonds) and Matthew Buchanan’s (Eddie Alderson) baby into the world, whom they named Drew Buchanan II after Bo Buchanan’s (Robert S, Woods) late son. In addition, Vivian has been dating Shaun Evans (Sean Ringgold).
In addition to One Life to Love, Giovanni has very impressive credits having appeared in numerous TV series and motion pictures including starring in the TNT drama Major Crimes from 2012-18, ABC’s Designated Survivor 2017-19, the CW’s Black Lightning from 2019-20. Most recently, Giovanni appeared on the Fox series, The Resident and has a recurring role on the CW’s crime series, Walker from 202-2024.
HEALING ANNA
On today’s General Hospital, after Anna’s harrowing meltdown where she almost shot and killed Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) after seeing visions of “Peter August” (Wes Ramsey), Jason (Steve Burton) saved the day and talked Anna down from committing murder. Now, Dr. Nichols was introduced as a valuable staff member at the hospital. Although, this marked the first time in the history of the show we have heard of her character.
So, do you remember seeing Kearran Giovanni on One Life to Live? Happy to see that Anna may have a qualified therapist in charge of her healing, unless the doctor turns out to be not on the up and up? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna Breaks Down in Front of Jason and Britt After Shots Are Fired
The Wednesday, September 9 episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Finola Hughes and Steve Burton, as Anna holds Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) at gunpoint on Mount Emerson.
Anna is not in her right mind as hallucinations of Peter (Wes Ramsey) overtake her, egging her on to shoot and kill Britt. Jason begs Anna to put down the gun, but it’s clear Anna is speaking to someone who is not there, but in a direction that is just past Britt.
Suddenly, Anna screams at Britt, “You’re just like your father!” Anna also tells Britt that she knew Britt was aware that she was locked up on Spoon Island and did nothing to save her. Britt turns to Jason and tells him she had no idea Anna was on the Island, “until Cullum showed up in Port Charles.” That declaration gave Jason pause.
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“PETER” TAKES A BULLET
Next, Anna is overcome with angst, filled with tears and screams out, “I won’t let you beat me!” She fires the gun where the imaginary Peter was standing, as Britt screams and Jason dove to cover her. Now completely shaken, Jason took the weapon from Anna and ordered Britt to leave the scene as Anna collapsed in Jason’s arms.
Jason was so concerned for Anna. She reveals she’s been seeing visions of Peter August since France. Jason shared his theory with Anna that she was manifesting her worst fears about Faison. However he knows deep down Anna would never have shot Britt. Jason promises to come back and clean up the area, but would take Anna home first.
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ANNA ADMITS TO EMMA SHE TRIED TO KILL BRITT
At Anna’s, Jason brings her in the front door as Emma is there. Jason tells Emma (Braedyn Bruner) he would like to return and spend the night. A confused and worried Emma get the full story from her grandmother.
Anna explains she tried to kill Britt and she is not as well as she was pretending to be in France. Cut to: Jason cleaning up the site of Anna’s plot against Britt on Mount Emerson. He moves over and finds bullet casings on the ground and examines one of them.
The story climax also signaled the end of the run for Wes Ramsey, who has been showing up on episodes over the last several months as Anna’s dark side conscience. Now that Anna was able to break the psychological hold visions of “Peter” had on her, it ends this latest return of Ramsey’s.
So, what did you think about the scenes between Anna and Jason? Do you think Jason and Britt’s relationship will come to an end now that seemingly Britt revealed she knew Anna was held captive after Cullum came to town? Glad to know Anna won’t be haunted by visions of Peter August anymore? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The marriage of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) may have come to an end by the conclusion of the Tuesday, September 8 episode of General Hospital.
In story, confronted by Trina (Tabyana Ali), and in front of a room full of Quartermaines, Brook Lynn copped to being the other driver involved in the crash that scarred Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) face and ultimately sent Curtis (Donnell Turner) to prison.
Chase, who thinks at this point Brook Lynn was covering up her involvement by protecting someone else in the family is shocked to learn it’s Brook Lynn who actually was the driver. Brook Lynn explains she never saw any evidence of a crash when she ran into Jordan’s car, so she didn’t stop to check on anyone. Trina and Jordan are outraged as is Chase.
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CHASE PUTS BROOK LYNN ON BLAST
Soon, it comes out that Tracy (Jane Elliot) was involved in the cover-up, and tries to point out that Brook Lynn wasn’t responsible for causing the accident or Curtis punching Isaiah, but Trina says that Brook Lynn tore her family apart, and her father is in prison without the ability to see his newborn son. Trina storms out with Kai (Jen Austin Astrup).
Next, Chase goes on blast on Brook Lynn in front of her entire family. Chase starts to walk out the front door as Brook Lynn tries to stop him. At this point, Chase is all about being lied to, and he goes in on his wife, that they promised there would be no more secrets between them.
Brook Lynn digs a deeper hole for herself when she explained that she’d had a glass of wine before getting in the car to see Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina perform at Charlie’s. She admits to being terrified that she’d lose any chance of adopting baby Phoebe, if she called the police.
TO THE GATEHOUSE HE GOES
Chase is furious that Brook Lynn framed Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) for what she caused and did. With that, Chase leaves Brook Lynn in the dust and heads straight to the gatehouse door to see Willow!
Cut to: Brook Lynn devastated on the staircase of the Q mansion and her dad, Ned Ashton (Wally Kurth) sitting with his daughter to try to comfort her when she decrees her marriage is over.
Now in the pick-up, take a look at the General Hospital teaser video for today’s Wednesday, September 9, episode below.
So, what did you think of how Brook Lynn’s life just blew up in front of her? Does she deserve to have Chase walk out on her for what she did? Do you want Brook Lynn and Chase to work things out, or are you betting by the end of this week Chase and Willow will have hit the sheets? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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