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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Michael Walks in on a Crime Scene, Kristina is Grief-stricken But Family Deem Her Suspicious, Jason Comes to Ava’s Defense
Tuesday’s powerful episode of ABC’s General Hospital, illustrates that on soap operas when it rains it pours, literally! And, who doesn’t love a massive downpour to try to see what’s actually going on! Bravo to the cast for getting soaked while emoting in their scenes.
In story, and in the pick-up from the Friday, August 30th cliffhanger, it is Michael (Chad Duell) who walks by moments after Sonny (Maurice Benard) shot and killed Agent John “Jagger” Cates (Adam J. Harrington) with two bullets to the chest. Trying to quickly dissect what happened, he comes to the rescue of his father, and they quickly have to figure out how to cover-up Sonny’s involvement in murdering Cates.
Michael thinks quickly, and picks up the shell casing left behind and that Carly is at the Quartermaine house and he should use her as the alibi. Once at the Q’s, Sonny asks Carly to lie for him and say he was been with her for the past 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, Kristina (Kate Mansi) is visiting “Adela” at the cemetery and is just overcome with grief. She is lying on the dirt on top of the gravesite, along with the teddy bear left for her baby. Kristina just completely loses herself in the death of her child, saying she will never, ever forget her, and that she did not cause her baby’s death, Ava (Maura West) did.
As the rain continues, it’s Jason (Steve Burton) who finds a struck Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) in the middle of the road and calls 911 for help. However, just then, Agent Boyle has Ava at gunpoint after their vehicle slammed into Isaiah. As Boyle starts to walk Ava into the woods to shoot her, Ava pleads to her to please let her go. She is a mother to a little girl, Avery and there is another way they can deal with Cates and the situation. Boyle won’t stop her plan. Just then, Jason of all people, shows up with a gun to save Ava.
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Now with the situation in reverse, Ava has the gun on Boyle and Jason leaves it up to Ava to shoot and kill her or not too. Eventually, Ava backs down. Jason informs Ava that Sonny sent him to find her and they had Brick track her whereabouts. Ava wants to flee the scene, but Jason tells her they are now in this together up to their necks, and can’t leave evidence behind.
Isaiah is brought to GH where Portia (Brook Kerr) run tests on him. Portia speaks to Jordan (Tanisha Harper) about the hit and run and asks for her help in getting an ID on the mystery man. Jordan finds out Jason placed a 911 call and wants to know why he left “John Doe” alone before the paramedics arrived.
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By this time Anna (Finola Hughes) and Chase (Josh Swickard) are alerted to the crime scene at the Q’s boathouse. When Chase questions Michael, he says that when he found the body he saw no one else in the vicinity. When Michael gets up to the house, he tells Carly the same story that he found Cates’ body but no one else was around.
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Sonny comes down the Quartermaine staircase with Carly with his shirt untucked. Once in front of Tracy (Jane Elliot) and company, he begins to tuck in his shirt, making it look like he and Carly just had sex, as Nina (Cynthia Watros) looks on perturbed. Carly gives Nina smug look back and a snarl. Tracy then accuses Sonny of shooting Cates.
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At the end of the episode, Kristina comes back to Alexis’ (Nancy Lee Grahn) house where her mother is there with her sister, Sam. She explains she went to talk to Adela and apologized to her. It’s at that point, Kristina says she doesn’t know if she can go on without her. Kristina blames Ava for the entire situation and vows to make her pay for what she has done. Later, alone, Alexis finds Sonny’s gun in Kristina’s purse.
So, is Kristina going to end up being the prime suspect in the murder of Agent Cates? Therefore everything Sonny did to protect his daughter is only going to backfire, and to save her, he will need to come forth and admit he murdered the vengeful “Jagger”? Will Isaiah actually be related to someone in Port Charles, or potentially be a new love interest for let’s say, Jordan? (Since it seems that they dropped a potential Jordan/Drew pairing). What do you think of the rainy and dramatic episode of GH? Weigh-in via the comment section below. But first, check out some rainy moments from the episode.
One of the best episodes !
I loved how willing Michael is help Sonny cover up Jagger’s murder. No questions asked or hesitation.
Not me; he’s a hypocrite (as per the course). He spent over a year trying to have Sonny locked up, he poses himself as the moral center, and he’s covering for the man who killed his own father. To top it off, he’s having Carly commit a crime by telling Sonny that his mom will give Sonny an alibi, which also makes no sense because he knows that would put her in trouble with the law (although since it’s Carly and we know Carly never pays…) when he just wanted her to use the evidence against Sonny to keep her from going to jail for RICO charges.
Great points. I wonder if this is how Sonny and Carly will end up married again.
All signs will lead the PCPD to think Kristina as the murderer. In one stupid move, Michael made me start rooting for Drew & Willow to explore more.
Could this be Maurice Bernard’s exit story? And please, not another marriage of convenience story for CarSon to avoid testifying. We’ve made way too many u-turns on that rocky road.
All of this happening on the Q grounds is disgusting. Where’s Yuri or other security? Monica or Olivia never installed security cameras?
On the other hand, I’m all for whatever keeps Ava and Jason in scenes together.
I could not tell, what Dante picked up on Thurs. from the crime scene. Looked like a Cell Phone??
Yeah, it was definitely a broken phone. Probably won’t be functional, but I’ll bet Spinelli can get the data out of it. Definitely should be enough to ID the guy in the hospital, and might also have Lucky’s phone number in it.
Though the obvious irony here is, if Isaiah just escaped from some war torn country in East Africa, cell service is probably pretty spotty there. You would think he would have a satellite phone instead?
One more question please. If Jason found Isaiah hit and run by Ava and Ms. Boyle, why do you think that’s his phone at the death scene on the Q’s property. Also, Jordan seems overly interested in Isaiah.
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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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