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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Laura and Kevin Adopt Baby Ace, Adam Huss Exits For Now as Nikolas: What Do You Think of the Story Point?
Last week, Adam Huss wrapped his current stint as GH’s Nikolas Cassadine when he was sent to prison for his crimes of kidnapping Esme. That spelled the end of the actor’s most recent run on the ABC soap opera.
However, in the story, that left who would take care of his baby boy, Ace. Before he was whisked away to the slammer, Nikolas brought Ace home to his mother, Laura (Genie Francis), for her to take care of him. All of this on the heels of the presumed deaths of both Esme and Spencer.
Now on Monday’s episode of General Hospital, a knock on the door at Laura’s changes her life and Kevin’s (Jon Lindstrom). Laura’s brother Martin (Michael E. Knight) arrives with adoption papers concerning Ace. Laura tells Martin that they are only watching Ace as temporary guardians until Nikolas gets out of prison.
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However, Martin explains he had a conversation with Nikolas and the best way to make sure nothing happens to Ace is for Laura to become his permanent custodian. Laura is in shock. Martin says Nikolas gave him permission to start the paperwork, now it’s up to her.
After Martin leaves, Kevin assures Laura he is on board with it, if she wants to adopt the little boy. Laura tells Kevin that she knows he didn’t sign up to be a baby daddy at this point in his life. Laura says this is a huge responsibility. Kevin says that he knows adopting a child at this stage of their lives is very complicated.
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In the end, Kevin feels it’s something they should do together and for Ace. On that not, Laura says to Ace, “Welcome home, baby!”
So, what do you think of the story? Are you glad Laura and Kevin are adopting Ace? Will this spell trouble in their marriage? If Laura becomes the ‘mother’ figure to Ace, will there down the line be a court battle for custody of the little boy from either a ‘alive’ Esme or a free’d Nikolas? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Interesting plot twist although I doubt Nikolas would ever agree to let his son be adopted.
So, instead of bringing on any of Laura’s 3 adult children, they’re going to give her and Kevin a toddler? What will Ace call them? Grandma & Uncle Kevin? What nanny is going to raise Ace with a mayor and busy psychiatrist for parents? Who takes care of Ace when Laura mysteriously disappears for a few months each summer?
Allegedly, both are blood relatives of the poor kid (who doesn’t even have an actual name yet) so it seems like the best option available.
Nikolas is in prison, and so is Heather, who is also a lunatic. And Ryan, of course, is down here in Hell. Esme is not, yet, but you probably won’t be seeing her again for a while. She might be back when Spencer is.
My biggest fear is somehow Heather will escape, she’s good at that and kidnap Ace and our new “man of God ” will help her, omg, what a pair
It was ridiculous we didn’t get 2 more days of Nikolas. Martin convincing him to give up his parental rights was too important to have been handled in an offscreen conversation. Likewise, it makes no sense that Laura wouldn’t go the jail and talk to Nikolas, HER SON, face to face before making any final decision.
Also, I guess this means no onscreen trial? Will Nikolas just disappear into the legal system? That’s not really how it works!
Looks like they’re giving Nikolas the Steven Lars Webber/Matt Hunter insta-prison treatment.
Agreed – they should’ve had a few more scenes with Huss.
Those are two characters I would like to see return to GH. I loved Steven and Matt.
I suppose it was done off screen because the actor who currently plays Nicholas cannot handle the material. He just isn’t good enough to play Nicholas. You watch, when Nick gets out of prison it will be a new Nicholas!
Agreed. Huss is hot but being hysterical and like you are gonna have a full meltdown 24/7 is not acting. I hope the new Nik is hot but has actual acting training.
The way they handle trials, I’m glad they didn’t do an on-screen trial. My expectations of realism is low, but GH does such a horrible job with courtroom scenes, I’m happy to see them bypass a trial
I would have liked those scenes to play out too. Adam Huss is working on a film so maybe they wrote it this way to work around his schedule. If they don’t take this opportunity to recast the role, they don’t intend to bring Nicholas back full-time or they could be waiting for Huss to complete the film and then bring him back. I’m all for redeeming Nicholas, but aside from apologizing to his son, mother, and Ava, he needs to make things right with Liz and Hayden. Last I remember Victor killed Hayden’s mom and kidnapped Hayden. Is that right?
I’d Cyrus can be released from jail.. certainly Nichloas has an out too.
I just want Adam Huss back on screen is more to the point.
This is bull, he goes to jail for keeping his unborn baby safe. Esme broke into his home and then tried to blackmail him for money. Esme killed his older son Spencer. They made him out the bad guy. When he was also a victim of Ava actions. He was in a coma no one is bringing that up including Nickolas we want justice for him too. He should be raising his son not his mother. And the way the writers wrote Laura is horrible they need to redeem them both get Nicholas out of jail he has to find Spencer. I hope the new writers will fix the unbalanced and unbelievable writing
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First of all GH does not deal in logic all that much. Why bring Nicholas back on canvas just to have him sent away again?!? Makes no sense, plus why should he have to pay for imprisioning that lunatic Esme? He did Port Charles a favor! Also this is all B.S. anyway Esme is no more dead than Spencer! So expect a hot summer when both rise from the grave! I hope that they spring Nicholas from jail ,i love the dark prince ! He needs to be on screen. Especially when Spencer and Esme return!
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O G and Satan bring up very good points, as usual. Laura not even having a talk with Nikolas before this adoption thing is crazy and Spencer will certainly want Ace when he gets back, and Esme too if she’s found when Spencer is., he’ll be over a year when Spencer returns and as far as from what I know, kidnapping usually gets life in prison, daddy who?
Oh Violet, don’t you get the feeling that this was a spur of the moment story ploy? It reminds me of the finale of the great movie “The Candidate” when Robert Redford turns to Peter Boyle after his surprise election victory and says, “What do we do now?” I’m no fan of nuNikolas but this move just reeks of desperation.
Sosphound, this beats me but I felt that they were desperate to get rid of Adam Huss, so dumped him at the last minute in favor of this whole new adoption SL. To me, Laura and Kevin should just remain grandparents because when/if Nikolas and Esme return, there will surly be a custody fight.
Stupid story line. Very disappointing that they killed Esme off and have people think Nicholas is dead when we all know he’s shooting a movie.
Time to think outside the box and not keep using the same storylines.
Get rid of heather
Are you kidding? She’s one of the most interesting characters that affects so many other people.
I’m worried about Heather Webber escaping again.
I beleive that story is ridiculous the writer do not know what to write anymore.. i do not like this situation Laura and Kevin adopting baby Ace make know sense. Please change your scenario.
Foolishness
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Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain Announce They Have Ended Their Marriage
After much speculation, General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) and Cady McClain (ex-Jennifer, DAYS, ex-Rosanna, ATWT, ex-Dixie, AMC et al) have officially confirmed and announced they have gone their separate ways and have ended their marriage.
For months on social media, it was clear that the two were seemingly apart, not appearing pictured in any of each others posts.
Now, on a mutually shared Instagram post, Jon and Cady made an official statement on the status of their relationship, beginning with “Cady and Jon here. We are taking this opportunity to make a short statement about our relationship status. It may be obvious to some based on our posts that we’ve taken some time apart. After serious consideration we have decided that our goals have been taking us in different directions and to end our marriage.”
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As to the future, Jon and Cady explained, “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.”
Jon and Cady met when they both appeared on As the World Turns, he as Craig Montgomery, and she as Rosanna Cabot. After four years together, the couple decided to get married in 2014.
Share your well-wishes for Jon and Cady’s separate futures as they ask for privacy on this matter in the months ahead via the comment section below.
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Adam Huss Makes Another Return to General Hospital as Nikolas Cassadine
Nikolas Cassadine will be back on your screens next week but now via Pentonville. That means, that actor Adam Huss is back for a visit for all-new episodes of General Hospital.
In story, Ava (Maura West) comes to visit her ex in the slammer. So, just what does Ava want now? She clearly has been working an agenda on Sonny (Maurice Benard). Is she working with Valentin (James Patrick Stuart)? What will she tell Nikiolas? stay tuned.
Meanwhile, once news of Huss’ return broke earlier on Friday via Soap Opera Digest, he also announced his return on his Instagram expressing, “For all those who’ve been asking, cat’s out of the bag;) Thank you to all my #Nikolas #GH fans for your unwavering support. I don’t take it for granted for a second! (Even when I can’t answer 😊) #generalhospital”
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Huss took over the role of Nikolas back in January of 2023, after Marcus Coloma left the soap opera. Previous to that, Huss filed in for Coloma in September of 2021 and November of 2022. Fast-forward to January of 2024, Nikolas gave Ace to Laura and Kevin to raise, while he eventually turned himself into the police for kidnapping Esme and keeping her hostage while she was pregnant and Wyndemere.
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The return of Huss comes on the heels of multiple reports that his on-screen son, Nicholas Chavez is not returning to the show as Spencer Cassadine, while in story Spencer is believed to have drowned int the Seine River after falling off a boat in France, when drugged by Esme.
So, looking forward to seeing Adam Huss back as Nikolas? Do you think GH will eventually have him more full-time? Comment below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other
The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.
Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).
When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.
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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.
Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.
What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.
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