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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Laura Wright and Maurice Benard Connect in Emotional Gem of a Scene Before Sonny Heads to Surgery
Sometimes on daytime soap operas the best moments are not the splashiest of scenes, or the big shocker or cliffhanger, but a small intimate conversation layered with history. On Thursday’s April 24th episode of General Hospital, as Sonny (Maurice Benard) is about to undergo heart surgery, his ex-wife Carly (Laura Wright) is by his side every step of the way.
During the scenes, Carly and Sonny discuss the surgery and with tears in her eyes, Carly tells him that to fight to make it through what’s to come as he undergoes the much needed procedure. Carly recalls how Sonny ended up here when he was shot 25 years ago, and how he flatlined on the table, and she wouldn’t let the doctors give up on him.
In the dialog it included: Sonny recalling being shot and almost losing his life, “Even if you want to forget it, things like that, get seared in your memory.” Carly responds, “You flatlined on the operating table. We lost you.” Sonny adds, “You wouldn’t let me go.” Carly says, “I wouldn’t let the doctors give up on you. I made them keep fighting because I knew you were fighting. I’m telling you right now, do not give up … not for anything. I don’t care if you see the pearly gates and St. Peter’s is standing there waving you in. You come back! Do you hear me? You make it through this.” An emotional Sonny responds, “I will. I promise.”
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Brick (Stephen A. Smith) is also in LA with Sonny and Carly making sure the security team is on point, so no one comes after Sonny during his hospital stay and recovery. A nurse arrives to prep Sonny for the OR, and Carly steps out. Later, Carly returns to find Sonny’s bed empty, and she is very concerned about the potential of losing Sonny. Brick returns to the room to keep her company.
Once in the OR, the doctor tells Sonny to countdown from ten as he administers the drug to put him to sleep during his procedure. As he is counting backwards, Sonny recalls many emotional moments with all of his children.
But as we saw earlier in the week from the latest ABC promo for GH, a woman (who we believe is disguised as a nurse) will most likely show up on today’s Friday, April 25th episode and inject Sonny with something from her syringe as he is recovering from his life-saving heart procedure. Stay tuned.
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So, what did you think of the scenes where Carly and Sonny discuss their worries about his procedure, and what happened 25 years ago? Do you think it’s time for CarSon to finally come back together? Sonny doesn’t have a bonafide love interest, and Carly, while involved with Brennan (Chris McKenna), won’t be too happy (initially) to learn that her daughter, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) killed Cyrus Renault, and in turn to keep it covered up had to agree to join the WSB. Would it be enough to tank their growing relationship with the WSB Port Charles Bureau Chief?
No matter what, the small intimate scenes between Laura Wright and Maurice Benard provided a glimpse into the deep history between Carly and Sonny, and it was effortlessly played by the actors in very touching scenes that for anyone who has faced surgery with a loved one by their side can relate to.
So, what did you think of the scenes between Carly and Sonny on yesterday’s GH? Do you think the writers should finally begin forging a path to getting them back together? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Loved it!
Sonny and Carly are super together. I watch the show because of Sonny & Carly and Jason. Please don’t kill Sonny off. Get a recast.
Sonny’s not getting killed off. But there will never be a recast in either case. Just like you couldn’t recast Luke Spencer or Steve Hardy.
I agree. My bet is Maurice Benard is getting ready to retire as he seems bored again. He has said in previous interviews that he thought Sonny and Carly had been played out and that was when Mike from Nixon Falls happened. He hinted that he’d retire if they paired Sonny and Carly up for the 8th time or so and there doesn’t seem to be any available female romantic leads for Sonny so re- enter Carly. He seems to be back to phoning it in again so my guess is they will reunite Sonny and Carly and then they’ll either kill Sonny off or he will leave Port Charles. Carly will stay because I don’t see Laura Wright going anywhere.
I agree.
Sonny and Carly are much better when they are apart than when a couple. These scenes clearly illustrated that.
Also on Thursday’s episode, it’s becoming more obvious that it’s time for Brick to go. The novelty (and cross corporate synergy) has worn off. One of the rival families (or Sidwell) offing Brick could up the tension.
I also fast forward through Brick whose slogan should be,” Nobody asked for this.” I can accept stunt casting if the subject can act but the guy can’t act.”
Keep Sonny and Carly together. Don’t kill Sonny off.
He’s not a real actor, he’s a sportscaster
Derick, I know that which is why I said I’m tired of the stunt casting. Stephen A Smith is a sportscaster who ought to stay in his lane.
He can act just as much as Sonny.
Agreed. Maurice seems “lost”, at times. Just sayin’.
For the first time, I like Carly—she seems to have stepped up in the honesty department. If Sonny does leave, I’d like Carly to stay.
I want them back together
Agree
I agree. They belong together
I love sonny and Carly together.. It’s interesting to see them act scenes.. people will stay tuned to see them and what unfolds?? make a love story between them two!!
I agree. They’re tolerable as friends but rather lackluster as a couple devoid of any sexual or romantic chemistry. I don’t get the unbridled enthusiasm some here are exhibiting for this couple.
I totally disagree, Carly & Sonny are true loves and soulmates FOREVER!
You hear that, Steve? FOREVER! The all caps declare it so it must be.
Thanks Harry. I appreciate seeing passionate comments. Carly will readily call Jason her soulmate (platonic on his end).
Leave the Brick alone. He’s a great addition we all miss.!!!!?
The question mark means you’re being sarcastic, right? If so, I agree. Brick is about as necessary as a brick in a life vest.
Thank you Brick bring that part that needed when thing going bad and Sonny need that added information and Brick that and no one knows who he is,maybe few and that what makes it interesting.and right now GH need that because CBS new soap is kicking GH ass
I’m not sure if I understand your point but it seems that you’re suggesting that with the addition of Beyond the Gates, GH needs the character Brick to boost sagging ratings. I assure you no one is tune to GH to watch Stephen A Smith play at acting.
Not certain what anyone means by the end of the chat feeds.. other than don’t type in CAPITALS unless you really mean something LOL
Not sure if this is the beginning of Carly & Sonny’s reunion, but we all know it’s as inevitable as a firestorm in Hell.
Had to laugh at Carly’s comments about St. Peter waving Sonny in the Pearly Gates though. I think we all know better. Sure, when Sonny eventually shows up here, he will have an air conditioned penthouse waiting for him in Beelzebub Towers, but I doubt anybody really thinks he’s going the other direction.
In any case, we aren’t expecting Sonny’s arrival anytime soon. Because nobody wants to see GH canceled yet.
Hi, I will like SONNY to recover from his surgery, and I will like if Carly and Sonny can get back together.❤️ ❤️
They belong together. Their history says it all. They will always put each other first no matter who they are with so why not let them be together.
I believe that Sonny and Carly should get back together. They make a great team and are always there for each other and their family. They also make a great couple. I’m hoping to see Carly and Sonny get back together soon.
Sorry to be a Debbie Downer but these two bore the heck out of me. I fast forwarded through their scenes.
I love them and am totally hoping for a reunion again! They are the only one for each other. Stop screwing with their relationship! Putting them with others just does NOT work! Their love is too strong.
I’ll try.
I have been watching for years. Yes Carly an Sonny should be back together. But I also liked Carly an jaxs.
Then d’ont watch. Put Carly and Sonny back together.
Well that’s original and constructive.
Yes! Please put Carky & Sonny back together again ❤️
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men…
People you are out of your mind if you think for a second that Carly and Sonny are not meant to be!! Sunny and Carly and Jason and Sam are what made General Hospital without them it would be one big boring soap opera!!
Curtis and that bimbo wife he has right now are so boring Curtis has to get back together with Jordan and the hell with this all worth this big happy family now, Ugh
I want sonny and Carly together
It will happen and the nurse will be found out by Carly
It was so good! I have always loved them as a couple and that was a great scene for their history. I wouldn’t mind them getting back together
I would love for them to be back together. They never stopped loving each other their whole married life and unmarried as well. Carly runs to Sonny’s side at the hint of him needing someone’s help.
I agree to Disagree this text, Carly always runs to Jason , even when Married to Sonny!!
Loved those scenes. Please catch that fake nurse and let Sonny be ok.
I started watching General Hospital off and on for two months after being disappointed with the storylines on Y&R for years now. I recognized some of my favorite actors from As the World Turns and I fell in love with the characters. It’s amazing how great writers can bring out the best in great actors. Now I hate to miss a day.I haven’t been on the edge of my seat since Dallas went off the air. One of my favorite actors played Alan Michael the son of Allan Spaulding from another soap. I love the chemistry, plot and intrigue.
I thought it was a beautiful scene. Very heartfelt. I like Carly and Sonny together. I always hoped they’d be a power couple. And I enjoy Brick. He had class and elegance. I liked him with Jordan too.
Yes get them back together again.They make the best married couple
No, they really don’t. They make a GREAT friends couple, like Carly and Jason. They’ll always have each other’s back. They love each other dearly, but they’re not “in love” with each other. I love the spark and chemistry Carly has with Brennan, and it’s time someone was brought in for Sonny. Otherwise, it’s gonna be like Ridge and Brooke on B & B…wash, rinse, repeat. Carly and Sonny deserve better than that.
Time for Sonny and Carly to get back together. Much better together. If she can’t get with Jason, then get back with Sonny. Get away from Jack.
Sonny & Carly are good together, I’d love to see them back together. The Show with Sidwell is strange though! A fan from the beginning.
Yes❤️
I would love it if Carson get back together
Leave Sonny alone. No Sonny, no GH!
Yes put carly& Sonny back together
Love them whether their together or not and love how they co-parenting. They best couple ever since Monica & Allen
Start getting them back together love to see that happen
I would like to see Carly and Sonny back together again.
I Love that scene, please let their Love be renewed in a powerful scene. They are the world’s Go to couple! Of soap operas. If they can just stay together- there’s hope for us in the real world.
Bring sonny and carly back
Bring them BACK!!!
PLEASE GET RID OF AVA OR WAIT IF CARLY AND SONNY GET BACK TOGETHER.THEN AVA,NINA AND DREW CAN GO TO THE TOWN AND LIVE WHERE NINA KEPT SONNY HELD AS A SECERT FOR MONTHS THEY ALL CAN LIVE THEIR HAPPILY EVER AFTER THAT WAY SONNY NOR CARLY WON’T BE ACCUSED OF ANY CRIME..
AND PORT CHARLES CAN REPLACE THE CITY WITH A CONGRESSMEN…
FOR SURE…
Sounds like a brilliant plan! The all caps are quite helpful too.
Haven’t watched in yrs. So, where is Jas?
GH needs Ava. Granted she doesn’t have a lot of redeeming qualities, but she does inject a much needed “bad” girl quality. And sometimes she’s just downright funny. I like her scenes with Trina. But I’m really waiting for someone to get Drew.
Rita, you are so right! hats off to you that would be Awesome. Get rid of these hasbeens and bring on some new rotten people because without the bad we couldn’t have the good, loving, and honest people that live in Port Charles.
Please God bring Sunny and Carly back together. You have to do that before Sunny retires. Due to all the years. He’s been on the soap and now dealing with his podcast!!
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To me those two really belong together. I do not want them with nobody else. That scene was amazing as usual. I not stop crying.
Yes get them back together
Yes , I think they are meant to be together.
I love me some Sonny and Carly
Sonny and Carly are awesome together love them.
I would like that Carly and Sonny back together.
Sick to death if Carly and Sonny…they have hammered it and hammered it till the whole relationship is pulp. They stink together. Keep em apart and bring back Brenda..even if another actress has to come in.
Daniele if you are soooo sick of Sonny and Carly then please STOP watching GH because you’re such a downer! They have been through thick and thin so YESSSSS please bring them together, Simply love them with Jason as the peacemaker!
Dear Geri, you ought not to tell viewers to stop watching GH if they don’t care for Sonny and Carly. We need to sustain or increase the ratings to keep GH on the air. Maybe just advise them to do what I do when they’re on screen- use the handy fast forward button.
I’m with you Daniele!!!! They hammered those 2 for years and it gets old. No question, both are incredible actors but I felt that since Brenda was on and off the show, they had nobody else to pair the Mob boss with. In comes Carly. Brenda will always have Sonnys heart. ALWAYS
no Brenda please!
I like Carly and Sonny as friendly exes. Their toxic when together romantically but dynomite as they are now.
Rodd, I agree. When they were together, they both acted like they didn’t like each other much.
Thank you for the writers
I loved it, it’s a shame they couldn’t do flashbacks of that due to change of actress playing Carly but it makes you want them back together.
Been waiting for the writers to figure that out!!! What was the hold up????
They should get back together,Absolutely!
I would like to see them back together, they’re good partners, love each other and always have the others back.
I always say old is gold
But sometimes old gold rusts.
I hope Carly and sonny get back together .
Don’t kill sonny off, love sonny and carly together
They need to put Sonny and Carly back together.
Please put them back together! They are better together than apart!
Sonny and carly need to get back together and you can leave brick along I love him he is sonny right hand man if anyone needs to go its Rick Drew and Ava because I’m sick of all three of them
They should never have split Sonny and Carley up in the first place. The show has gone down hill ever since.
They should never have split Sonny and Carley up in the first place. The show has gone down hill since then. I don’t enjoy watching it anymore.
Yes!!!
Just want to say yes absolutely they should get back together hope this happens and sonny returns safely from his next journey
Have always loved the relationship between Carly and Sonny. If Maurice is going to retire, at least recast him. He will be hard to replace, but can’t kill him off cuz I think he and Carly WILL get back together… once again.
I would like Carly to be with Jason…How could they get over each other so quickly ⁉️
Carly and Jason should be together.. When they got married, they were so in love..
Carly is the only one for Sonny and Sonny is the only one for Carly. Their chemistry is off the charts. It’s time for CarSon to find their way back together. I expect lots of sweet romantic scenes. OK?
Please keep sonny.it is not a show without him. He is the show.
Definitely do not want them back together. I like them apart . I don’t like that GH made it a Sonny, Carly, Jason show. Although I love all characters, I love seeing Dante, Chase, Brooklyn, TRACY and honestly, Nina and her comical ways with Ava. Bring back love in the afternoon and bring back BRENDA! The chemistry between Sonny and Brenda is undeniable and even Carly, deep down knows it. Carly deserves ONE man that will only compete for HER heart and her heart only.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.
The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.
Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.
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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?
Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.
So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?
Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.
Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.
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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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