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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava Realizes Cates Wants Her Dead; The Search to Find Lucky is On
On the Wednesday, August 28th episode of General Hospital, John “Jagger” Cates’ (Adam J. Harrington) plot to bring Sonny (Maurice Benard) down becomes oh-so-clear, and it becomes oh-so-clear that he has to be stopped.
While Sonny, Kristina (Kate Mansi) and Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) are talking about the loss of Kristina’s baby (that she named Adela after Sonny’s mother), a knock at the door changes the conversation. Cates shows up and has more questions for Kristina in what happened in her confrontation with Ava (Maura West).
Sonny knows Cates really wants to talk to him, so he tells him to come to his office tomorrow. Cates tells Sonny that he doesn’t get to pick the place. Cates demands Sonny meet him in twenty minutes at the Port Charles Grill, or he will take Kristina back into custody.
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Kristina doesn’t want her dad to take the bait, but he says he knows how to handle Cates. After Sonny exits, and Alexis has to go to GH to deal with insurance issues from Kristina’s medical care, Kristina makes a call to Jason. When Jason (Steve Burton) shows up, the two discuss Cates and Ava. Kristina believes Cates is working with Ava (Maura West) and she is lying about the night she lost her baby and crashed through the Metro Court window. Kristina wants to do something. but Jason reminds her again, Cates is after Sonny. Next, Jason promises that something will be done about Cates, but he can’t tell her what he plans to do.
When Sonny meets with Cates, the FBI agent tells him he can make all of Kristina’s legal troubles go away by turning himself in for decades of crimes, least of which was turning a young Karen Wexler into a stripper. Sonny responds saying that Cates is putting a lot of faith in Ava’s “confession.” Sonny says Ava could flip on him, but Cates says Ava will be in no position to recant her statement, ever.
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We go to Ava who is holed up in a hotel room with FBI Boyle, who Cates seemed to indicate to Ava, will keep watch over her. But soon, Ava realizes Sonny is right! Cates wants her eliminated. When Boyle leaves to get some food for Ava, she goes into Boyle’s purse and sees a wad of cash, sunglasses and a burner phone. Ava flashes back to Sonny telling her that Cates wants her dead. As she tries to leave the hotel room, Boyle is right there at the door not very pleased!
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Laura (Genie Francis) is desperate to track Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) down in Africa in hopes he is a match to save his sister, Lulu’s life. She goes to Port Charles WSB bureau chief, Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure), for help since the WSB owes her family a favor. (Yes, didn’t Luke and Laura save the world among other things???) She wants his help in tracking Lucky down. Eventually, Brennan gives her a bit of intel, but not much.
Later, Laura decides she is going to go find Lucky herself! Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) is going along to support his wife. Tracy (Jane Elliot), who had stopped by to visit with Laura, is shocked that they are attempting this. Laura asks her to watch Ace and have her ‘two’ nannies help take care of him while she is gone.
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Meanwhile in Africa, Lucky and Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) can’t seem to get out of the sticky situation that they are in, so Lucky offers Isiah a gun and tells him to go find his contact to get him out of Africa. Isiah doesn’t want to leave Lucky behind. Lucky says he will save both of them if he does it this way, and to contact the WSB for help, as they owe him a favor.
So, is this the end for Agent Cates? What will Jason’s plan be? Will Kristina take matters into her own hands? How will Ava get away from FBI agent Boyle, and will Laura and Kevin find Lucky? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
While I’m glad they’ve given Ava an escape from the damage the writers have done to her character over the last six months, it’s disappointing to see the character assassination that they’ve done to John “Jagger” Cates. Let’s just add him to the the pile with Rick Webber and Paul Hornsby- male characters from the 80s and 90s brought back only to change them into maniacs that were not true to the original characters.
Separately, the Quartermaine Day Care Center is kind of ridiculous. I know it’s Monica’s house (Alan gave it to her) but I’m sure he didn’t intend for it to become a home for wayward children. That said, would be nice if we actually get scenes with Tracy and Ace together.
I’ve actually taken a break from watching because I’m so disgusted with what they have done with Jagger. When will they learn that mustache-twirling villains are so less interesting than complex characters who misguidedly do bad things? The actor is so good, and the Jagger return started with such promise. What a disappointment.
It’s a pattern writers have established for decades. If a good looking leading-man- material character goes against Sonny, they have to ruin the character in order to prop up Sonny. There’s no rhyme or reason behind Cate’s obsession with Sonny- it’s not character driven anymore than it is history driven. When Jagger and Karen happily drove away from Port Charles on the motorcycle, Sonny wasn’t even a bleep on Jagger’s radar. And that was 30 years ago. When Jagger resurfaced 6 months ago, he was a good guy raising his autistic son as a single father. Then he was ruined thereby giving Sonny permission to murder him in cold blood just like he murdered AJ in cold blood. Sonny started to evolve and become a better man but now he’s regressed back to acting like a murderous thug. The problem with that is Sonny is presented as the moral compass of GH. Honestly, I wish Maurice would retire at this point. Sonny’s storyline has become regressive, redundant and dull- he’s running to stand still.
I keep expecting some twist for our beloved Jagger. The current Agent Cates version is like the old Taggart on steroids. This is not how a real FBI agent acts – why the FBI hasn’t sent someone to control the guy is beyond most of our comprehension.
I keep waiting for a brain tumor – a “Cesar Faison” mask – some threat to his son – something/anything to explain this character’s crazy downward spiral. Because otherwise, it is just total disregard for GH’s history.
I do find the agent who is guarding Ava a bit menacing and wonder why she has that wad of cash in her purse. Silly Ava did not trust Sonny and now she is in a heap of trouble ready to be dispatched to the GH version of “The Train Station”.
Guessing we will find out soon whether FBI Agent Cates ends up in a pool of his own blood and sent off the canvass to the “Who killed Jagger” page in GH history.
Perhaps the “twist” will be what I have been alleging all along, since this recast appeared. And that’s the fact that NuJagger is actually the son of Cyrus the Virus.
Which would make him Lulu’s cousin, and a potential liver donor. Either partially, or the whole thing, should it come to pass that he no longer needs his organs
After seeing Friday’s show, I can’t wait to see how this all plays out. So many want John dead, but only one killer wins the Jackpot!
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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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