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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Emma Wants to Save Anna, Isaiah’s Career is All But Destroyed, Joe Makes an Arrest
The Monday, May 18 episode of General Hospital brought with it a startling discovery, a new reality for one surgeon, a new cop on the scene, and a granddaughter determined to protect her grandmother.
First, Laura (Genie Francis) tells Mac (John J. York) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) that Anna (Finola Hughes) is in worse trouble than she was previously after she had Kevin to check on her while he was in Europe. They head out to update Emma (Braedyn Bruner) and Felicia (Kristina Wagner).
Meanwhile, Emma gets upset over Anna during a discussion with Felicia and breaks Anna’s favorite coffee cup. Emma is overcome with sadness and cries, trying to figure out how she is supposed to be so happy with Gio (Giovanni Mazza), while Anna is locked away somewhere against her own will.
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BAD NEWS FOR EMMA
Laura and Mac arrive to talk with Emma and Felicia, and reveal how Anna escaped and made it to the border, but she was now in the custody of the French authorities and they are transferring her to a long term mental illness facility, which freaks out Emma just as Gio arrives. Emma runs into his arms. Laura says at this point, Anna needs a strong advocate and she will make a call on her behalf. (But to who?)
At the Metro Court pool, Curtis (Donnell Turner) is arrested by Detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) after throwing a punch at Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson). Joe takes Curtis to the station where Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) tells Fitzgerald to remove Curtis’ handcuffs. Now inside the interrogation room, Curtis explains that he believes Isaiah left he and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) dead at the side of the road the night of the accident and provoked him.
BROKEN HAND, BROKEN MAN
Curtis just wants to put it all behind him and says he will pay for Isaiah’s medical bills, but Dante informs him, he is trouble and he needs to call a lawyer. So, he calls Jordan. Meanwhile, Isaiah gets looked at while at General Hospital, and his hand is messed up. He comes to learn he will need multiple surgeries not only for broken bones but two tendons were severed in the process. Isaiah realizes his surgical days are numbered possibility forever, if not for a very long time.
JOSSLYN FINDS ANNA’S MESSAGE
While being held hostage, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) tries again to convince Cassius (Ryan Paevey) to set her free. That leads into the two playing cards and Cassius asking Josslyn how she got into the WSB. Josslyn admits her boyfriend was murdered and she killed the person who was the culprit for retribution. She says she put together all the pieces that he did the crime, and now this line of work gives her purpose.
In the shocking final moments, after Cassius leaves for the night, Josslyn heads to the cot in the other part of the holding room and sees a hand-carved message on the wall from Anna that she was there and help captive on October 31, 2025. We fade to black.
So what did you think of the concern Emma showed for Anna, and the performance of Braedyn Bruner? What are your very initial impressions of Jonathan Bennett as Joe Fitzgerald? Which character is annoying you more in the story … Curtis, Jordan, Portia or Isaiah? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Braedyn Bruner was fantastic. My heart broke for Emma. I just hope that dhe can get Anna back home safely and soon.
I don’t like what they’ve done to Curtis’ character this year. The writers will have their work cut out for them if they try to write a redemption arc for Curtis. I know Isaiah shouldn’t have said what he said, but it doesn’t excuse what Curtis did. Curtis is unhinged.
When it comes to gh copying yr with Isaiah not being able to possibly be a surgeon even with gh having Nigel Campbell as a black writer on the show I felt a career change was coming for Isaiah before Portia had the baby Currently because the writers also wanted to have courthouse drama with Isaiah and Curtis characters currently
Braedyn continues to shine when given good material. Emma should be the lead female of the early 20s group.
Sawandi has a wide range and shows emotion in subtle, but noticeable ways. I care about Isaiah, who’s been in town less than two years, than I do about Curtis, who’s been in PC for 11.
As for Bennett’s performance, my initial reaction isn’t that great. Maybe it was first day jitters. Let’s check back in a few weeks before a casting a final decision.
She’s so good that she managed to make viewers realize how much they have missed Anna so a lot of cried along with her ( not me, of course!) Oh but that broken mug with the British flag on it that little Emma made for Grandma Anna got to me. I agree about Sawandi as Isaiah. He has an intensity and range that Donell just lacks. I think Bennett is just trying to find his sea legs. I haven’t counted him out yet. I learned my lesson after being too critical of Giovanni( Gio) who has turned out to be an amazing actor.
Poor Isaiah! I hope his hand is ok!
Joe is so cuddly!
Oy vey.
This sounds like the end of Isaiah’s surgical career. That is very said news since he is an international trauma surgeon. Which character annoys me most in this story? First and foremost Portia. Her bad judgement and lies set this freight train in motion. Curtis is next. He has absolutely no evidence linking Isaiah, a trauma surgeon, to leaving the scene of the accident. Curtis is just pissed that Portia did the horizontal mambo with Isaiah while she was still married to him. Get over it.
Detective Fitzgerald looks interesting. He looks like a no nonsense cop who doesn’t appreciate people who expect special treatment, ie Curtis.
How in Hell’s name does somebody break their hand in 11 places from a 20 second fight? These writers are really stretching with this one. As well as with Curtis’s over the top jealousy.
Curtis WAS one of the very few creations of the Valentini regime that was worth keeping around. But not so much lately. Seems like the current writers are going out of their way to throw him under the bus.
I agree that Curtis was once written well but he’s never been played well. DT has never managed to met the good writing afforded to his character and if he can’t meet good writing half way, how is he supposed to rise above bad writing? Since day one, Turner has been wooden, one note and marches around with his hands on his hips striking a pose. He has the good looks of a leading man but not the talent to make it work.
yeah Jonathan Bennett as Detective Joe Fitzpatrick didn’t make the cut in my book. His voice sounded manufactured and not authentic. If the character is gay, I hope he’s not paired up with Lucas. And, if the character is indeed gay, gosh, I wish we could have kept Adrian on as Marco. I’m not impressed with the Jonathan first episode. I rarely ever have such a gut feeling with a newbie like this. Maybe, the character is short-term, then okay, maybe… but I hope he’s not on contract, he bugs me the way in which the actor who paid Nathan now Cassius, and how his acting bugs them. Yeah, he’s wooden and his voice sounds off, too. Jonathan came across very wooden and dull, and the manufactured voice was weird.
Agreed
I agree that newbie cop did not make a good first impression. Seems like a carbon copy of all the things that makes Chase a bad cop.
Now get your own name, for Hell’s sake.
I mean, it just seems so unnecessary.
I’m an atheist, but I prefer the original Satan.
It will be Robin, I hope. Would be great to see Kimberly again.
I didn’t think I would like the pairing of Cassius with Josslyn, but they have chemistry. I know there’s a big age difference between the two characters, Paevey is like twice McCoy’s age…..but I like their interactions…as much as Kelly Thiebaud’s scenes with Finn Carr. I enjoy things I didn’t expect I would like, when they play out like this.
They’re both good actors, so I’m not surprised by the chemistry. However, I liked Joss with Vaughn and I would like to see him return. Perhaps it’s wishful thinking on my part. I would hope the writers have seen the fans’ comments about Vaughn resembling young Frisco. It would be nice if they wrote something in that direction.
Well, I’d like go see Joss with Dex, and would like to see him return .
I wholeheartedly agree! Those two had like magnetic chemistry….you could almost feel it yourself. One of the worst decisions the writers made was killing Dex off!
100% agree. Those two had magnetic chemistry…you saw it and you could almost feel it off screen. The writers decision to kill him off was one of the biggest mistakes that they made.
If we gave out superlatives at mid-year, the Curtis/Portia/Jordan/Isaiah storyline would hands-down be the worst. The audience could see Jordan took her eyes off the road to kiss Curtis. How are we supposed to be invested in a storyline with unhinged Curtis being obsessed with blaming Isaiah. I can’t wait to see him eat crow when he discovers it might have been BLQ or Charlotte. Please make this storyline go away and let’s pretend it never happened.
Emma had me crying right along with her, We both want Anna back and Braedyn Briner is a true talented fine. Jonathan Bennett I don’t know yet, to soon, I wasn’t impress but I’ll wait and see. as for which character is the most annoying, theres no competition here, its totally Curtis, how ridiculous went he yelled across the restaurant for Isaiah to his hand off his child, It was creepy and cringy,
Braedyn Bruner was fantastic in her scenes. Joe Fitzpatrick wasn’t written or performed very well, but we shall see if that improves. I wish this car crash ended as quickly as the murder mystery of Austin Gatlin Holt.
I can’t stand Jordan or Curtis, those two have it out for Portia and Isaiah like for real , they’ve turned Curtis into a thug and Jordan a damsel in distress.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: The WSB Extradites Nina After Drew Frames Her for Jack’s Disappearance
It was not a good day on the Thursday, September 17 episode of General Hospital for Nina Reeves. However, while it was not a good day for Nina, it was a good day for GH fans because of the performance (as per usual) of Daytime Emmy winner, Cynthia Watros who is at the epicenter of this leg of the story.
In story, Nina has been dragged down to the PCPD and Agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) shows Nina, and her now lawyer, Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst), evidence of Jack (Chris McKenna) Brennan’s wallet found in Nina’s car. Baines says he has enough evidence to extradite Nina immediately.
Nina loses it and fumes and cries. Baines instructs Ric to get his client to cooperate before heading into the squad room to tell Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) that Nina would be transferred to a WSB facility. Now alone with Ric, Nina tells him she is being framed. She did nothing to Jack other than have a public argument with him. Ric asks her if she can think of anyone who would frame her for Jack’s disappearance or possible murder?
After not giving Ric any thoughts as to who could be framing her, Baines returned and informs Nina she is being extradited and taken into WSB custody immediately. Just as a frantic Nina is being carted away, Ava (Maura West) has shown up at the police station and witnessed the whole thing.
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AVA LEARNS EXACTLY WHAT NINA AND WILLOW DID TO DREW
Earlier in the episode, Ava got a mouthful from Drew (Cameron Mathison). He informed her that Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Nina drugged him for months with a paralytic drug and he never had a stroke. He also informed her Willow shot him.
Ava was not surprised about Willow shooting him in the back. However, Drew told Ava that Nina tried to kill him when she pushed him into the water at the Quartermaine boathouse while he was locked in his wheelchair.
Drew admits to framing Nina with Brennan’s wallet, although Ava is upset because Nina is her friend. He then reminds Ava that Nina also gave her drugs, induced labor and stole her baby. Ava says Nina is a very different person now than she was then. A vengeful Drew wants Nina to suffer after all she did to him, plus he has a plan for taking down Willow next.
So, what do you think of Nina being taken into custody by the WSB? How will she get out of the new hell she is in? Do you think Ava will help her friend, or continue to help Drew because of their alliance to take down Sonny? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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Kelly Monaco Honors Her Late ‘General Hospital’ Co-Star Billy Miller, Sharing Letter He Wrote After Taping His Final Episode as Drew Cain
Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall, General Hospital) has taken to her Instagram for the second time this week and now honors her late dear friend and General Hospital co-star, Billy Miller (ex-Drew Cain) on what would have been his 47th birthday on September 17.
In her post, Monaco wished Billy “a heavenly birthday” and shared a typewritten note from her beloved co-star after he exited General Hospital in the role of Drew Cain. The three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor played the part from 2014-2019.
Monaco wrote accompanying the photo of Billy’s letter: “He (Billy) sent me this a few years ago, after he left (the show) wanting me to post it… I didn’t/ But… I know he wanted anyone who’s ever supported his work and or got to know him as a friend to read this letter.”
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BILLY MILLER WON THREE DAYTIME EMMYS FOR HIS WORK IN SOAPS
Billy Miller was one of the most respected actors to ever grace the daytime screens for his portrayals as Richie Novack on All My Children from 2007-2008 and Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless from 2008 until 2014 and of course, his final soap stop on General Hospital. He also appeared on primetime’s Ray Donovan and Suits.
TOUCHING GOODBYE LETTER AFTER EXITING GENERAL HOSPITAL
Here now, is what Billy shared in his letter after exiting GH: “Hello, friends… With a slight air of sadness it is time to ponder what ‘goodbye’ means. However, instead of dwelling on what is gone and sure to be missed, there is another way.”
“Maybe our goodbye is really a remembrance of love felt, an appreciation for lives shared and the lifelong reminiscences that come from embraces given and received, Maybe our goodbye is an earnest hope for the brightest path forward for us all,” expressed Miller. “Maybe our goodbye is honoring growth and lessons learned.”
The beloved star added, “Now, instead of sadness, I am filled with gratitude for all your support, encouragement and every emotion shared. I cherish the journey we have taken together, Thank you for allowing me into your homes and lives. With every ounce of myself, I thank you for being you. I would be remiss in this crazy, unpredictable world we all love so much if I did not hold out the possibility that maybe our goodbye is really… until next time.”
Sadly, Billy died by suicide three years ago on September 15, 2023, just two days shy of what would have been his 43rd birthday. You can check out Kelly’s post below.
Now, share your remembrances today of Billy Miller and the touching letter he wrote after leaving General Hospital, that Kelly Monaco posted in tribute to her friend and co-star via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Chase Walks Out on Brooklyn, Anna and Valentin Share Poignant Moments as She Urges Him to Go to Carly
The Wednesday, September 16, episode of General Hospital provided the tipping points in the marriage of Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard), the case of Jack Brennan, where Agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) arrested Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), and Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) deep love for each other on display, even though Anna didn’t want Valentin to do anything to destroy his burgeoning relationship with Carly (Laura Wright).
Let’s take a look at what went down. First, Brook Lynn’s world is rock when Chase announced he was moving out of the Q’s. As he packed (his one duffel bag?), Brook Lynn begged him not to leave. However, no matter what solution she came up with, Chase shot her down explaining that the trust issues between them is bigger issue than her family and their love for one another.
As they talked about mistrust, Chase says that Brook Lynn lied about framing Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) despite swearing there were no more lies between them. Then, Chase reveals he had spoken to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) about a legal separation to a stunned BLQ. Chase said he had concerns if it would effect their adoption of Phoebe, which Alexis assured Chase it would not.
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Somehow, Brook Lynn manages to convince Chase to hold off on filing the legal separation paperwork. She wants him to figure out for himself if he feels their marriage is worth saving, by taking some time with it. After he leaves, Brook Lynn breaks down and cries.
THE WSB DESTROYS MINDS
In the pick-up of Tuesday’s episode, Carly (Laura Wright) shows up at Anna’s front door and finds Valentin there when he opened the door. Carly saw Anna inside and then took off.
However, Valentin is so worried for Anna and how the WSB had broken her. It’s something he understands and relates to and hates seeing the woman he loves deeply and always will, in such a state. Initially, he said they should go away together. Anna instead told Valentin to go after Carly and explain to her that he was just visiting her to take care of a friend.
Anna phoned Felicia to come sit with her, so Valentin could salvage his relationship with Carly. Once Felicia arrives, and Valentin left, Anna shared to her best friend that no one understood her better than Valentin who had seen her though the years in some of her worst moments. However, Anna says she cannot lean on him any longer, and that she would always love him. Now, it’s time for he and Carly to be together because he deserved happiness.
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Valentin heads back to Carly’s and sees her with a glass of red wine. Valentin wants to explain, but Carly wants to respect Anna’s privacy. She explains she had gone to see Anna after seeing Emma (Braedyn Bruner) and her daughter Josslyn (Eden McCoy) in a fight over Anna’s situation.
Carly fears Josslyn could one day end up like Anna. Valentin explains that Anna’s downfall was linked to Cesar Faison, so it would be unlikely that Josslyn would suffer the same fate.
In a very adult conversation, Valentin tells Carly he believes Anna will get back up from this, and land on her feet and he hoped that one day she can find some peace, just like he has now with Carly. Throughout all the scenes that played out featuring Anna, Valentin and Carly, James Patrick Stuart played it all to perfection.
YOU’RE UNDER ARREST
Finally, while Ava (Maura West) and Nina are at the Metro Court Gardens, Agent Baines shows up and handcuffs Nina for the disappearance, possible murder, of Jack Brennan. Nina screams that she did not to it while she is being dragged away which is also witnessed by her ex Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).
So, what did you think of Chase walking out on Brook Lynn? Do you hope he files separation papers and eventually gets out of Brook Lynn’s life for good, since one can assume he will be headed back Willow’s way? What did you think of the Anna/Valentin scenes? Do you hope they end up together down the road, or would like to see Valentin remain with Carly? And, now that Nina is arrested for Jack’s disapperance, will the real culprit reveal themselves? Let us know in the comment section, but first check out a preview for today’s Thursday, September 17 episode via the official GH video tease below.
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