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GENERAL HOSPITAL: ‘Nathan’ Rushed to Emergency, Jason, Tracy and the Q’s Grieve the Loss of Monica, Drew Learns the Sad News
Just how would Ryan Paevey re-enter the world of Port Charles, became clear, sort of, on the Friday, September 19th episode of General Hospital, with Paevey’s highly-anticipated return as reportedly the back-from-the-dead detective Nathan West.
The episode opened with a car crash scene where Lulu (Alexa Havins) came across the injured man in the vehicle. Eventually, the PCPD is called in and the paramedics. Lulu gives her account to Chase (Josh Swickard) of what she remembers.
Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Anna (Finola Hughes) arrive at GH for the purpose of questioning Drew (Cameron Mathison) about the $1 million dollar bribe to Judge Heran and what was found in his open safe at the time of his shooting. However, they are in for the shock of their lives, when an accident victim is wheeled in by the paramedics. Lucas (Van Hansis) is on duty to take care of the incoming patient, but is stopped dead in his tracks when he recognizing the injured man, just as Anna and Dante walk over and are shaken to see that the man looks just like the late officer Nathan West.
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It should be noted Anna had a particular concerned face, because she is always at the core reason anything happens with Faison or Faison’s family members because of his longtime obsession with her. Will she put this all together of why Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is alive and well, and now Nathan is too? Stay tuned.
The news of Monica’s death is spreading as more of her family, friends and colleagues learn that she passed away peacefully. Jason (Steve Burton), who is taking it the hardest along with Tracy (Jane Elliot), enters the gatehouse while recalling what Tracy said to him about how Monica first bonded with him as baby in this location. Suddenly, Michael (Rory Gibson) walks in and assumed Jason heard the news that he was the prime suspect in Drew’s shooting.
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An emotional Jason tells Michael his grandmother Monica just died. Michael begins to tear up as he reveals to Jason, Monica just wished Wiley well on his first day of school and he regrets he didn’t go with him, but he was having to deal with Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) who showed up at the house. Wiley loved Monica, with whom she told the little boy how good he looked in his outfit for school. Michael tears up more at how he visited Monica every morning, but this one. Jason tells Michael that Monica knew how much he loved her.
Jason sits down with Michael and tells him how he found Monica as he went to tell her about Drew’s shooting but never got the chance, “When I walked into the room, the air, it just felt different. Like her energy and spirit were just gone. I checked her pulse, but deep down I knew. I just took her hand and sat with her for a while. She looked at peace.”
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Sadly, in tears, Jason admits to Michael he has so many regrets with how he handled things with Monica, especially when he and Carly tried to keep the Quartermaines out of Michael’s life. Next, Michael exits to go see the rest of the family and Jason decides to stay behind. Once alone, and in the most heartbreaking moment of the episode, Jason sits on the couch as he cries and says out loud, “I miss you, Mom. I love you.”
Just then, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) shows up, after going to Drew’s hospital room and trying to reason with him to no avail to see his sister, Scout. When he exited, he overheard at the hospital that Monica had died. Now with his dad, Danny lovingly put his arm around his father as the father/son try to cope with the loss of Monica. In all of the scenes, Asher Antonyzyn delivered.
At the hospital, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) is with Lucas and sees on her screen that Monica Quartermaine had just died. “There will never be another Monica Quartermaine,” she says. Later, she calls her son, Jake and tells him the sad news that his grandmother has passed.
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Back at the Quartermaine mansion, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Ned (Wally Kurth) learn from Tracy that Monica died. In another beautiful performance by Jane Elliot, Tracy relates how she went to see Monica and promised her she would take care of everyone she loved.
Then, in a hankie-inducing moment, a grieving Tracy says, “So many people that I have loved are gone. Daddy, Mother, Alan… my Luke… and now Monica. What am I gonna do without Monica?” Brook Lynn and Ned wrap their arms and comfort her. Next, Ned tells his mother how much he loves her, and how the Q’s don’t express affection for each other before it’s too late.
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When discussing funeral arrangements and such, Tracy insistd on making all the final decisions, but said she would be grateful for Brook Lynn’s company when deciding on a casket or urn. Michael joined the family and thanks Tracy for everything she did for his grandmother. Tracy remembers her past with Monica, thinking Monica never worthy of the Quartermaine name, but she proved her wrong. Tracy then declared that all of this (and she’s talking about the Q mansion) should be Michael’s. We think Erika Slezak’s new character may have something to say about that, if the rumors are true, of who she will exactly be playing.
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Elsewhere, Cody (Josh Kelly) who has developed a bond with Outback, doesn’t want to give the dog back to his owner, and hesitates. However, when Gio (Giovanni Mazza) shows up at the stables with the flyer looking for Outback, Cody realizes he has to give her back. Once he does, he even turns down the 10K reward which makes Molly (Kristen Vaganos) like him even more. When Gio brings Outback to Emma (Braedyn Bruner), the two share a long-awaited kiss!
Finally, Elizabeth comes to see Drew in his hospital room to tell him sad news. Stopping him in his tracks, she reveals to him that Monica has died. What will his reaction be? Will it change him in anyway? We shall see.
So, what do you think about the entrance of “Nathan West?” Do you think the car accident was set-up for this version of “Nathan” to wind up conveniently in Port Charles and General Hospital where he would run into his sister, Britt Westbourne? Is he the big cheese of the operation in Dalmatia? And, what did you think about the performances from Steve Burton, Jane Elliot, Rory Gibson, and the rest of the cast as they mourn the loss of Monica? Share your thoughts via the comment section, but first check out the touching moments between Jason and Michael below.
I was touched by the understated scene with Jason and Danny. So grateful sweet Outback is ok and I felt bad for Cody but at least he didn’t have to turn Outback over to strangers.
Yes, that was so realistic. Danny discovering his usually stoic father sobbing and then sitting silently next to him to offer silent comfort was powerful. There are moments in parents’ lives where they have to grieve in front of their children. You could see Jason striving to compose himself in front of Danny but just letting go. It gave Danny a rare chance to comfort his dad and Jason a rare moment to let someone else, notably his son, comfort him. Beautiful scene- well written, acted and directed.
Well said Harry. Danny can relate to Jason as they both have now lost their mothers within the past 12 months.
Being a father of teenage boys, Jason can now fully comprehend how much it hurt Monica and Alan when he turned his back on the family. His scenes with Michael were powerful as well.
It was kind of “random” that Danny learned of Monica’s passing by overhearing Liz on the phone to his brother Jake, but in a weird way that prepared him to comfort Jason, I guess.
The irony here is that Danny was only at the hospital because he was trying to get his douchebag uncle Dragon Chow Drew to backoff from his crusade to keep Scout’s family away from her.
Scout had better be at Monica’s funeral. Drew, on the other horn, should not be allowed within 666 miles of it.
Agree sometimes the writers get it right
Steve Burton continues to deliver such beautiful work.
It felt real. He’s such a good actor.
I like how they’re playing all the beats of Monica’s death; how it hits the family. It’s heart wrenching but true to life. The ache in my heart is there just as it was when my mother died. The writers and actors are doing a beautiful job in playing this out.
Tracy took the words out of my mouth when she said, “So many people that I’ve loved are gone.” (Having watched GH for decades, I know what she means.) Wally Kurth nailed it when Ned took the opportunity to tell Tracy how much he loves her. That was so beautifully done.
Steve Burton is doing a masterful job. The hurt and loss in his face is so genuine. The interaction between Jason and Michael deeply moving. Once again, Rory Gibson proved he is excellent as Michael. The water works really burst here when Danny came in, sat next to Jason and then put his arm around his father. Asher Antonyzn nailed it then and early when Danny confronted the hospitalized Drew about Scout’s needs.
I’m so happy Outback is safe and will be reunited with her family.
The way they are handling Monica’s passing is quite touching so far. Powerful to hear Jason admit regrets from his post-accident actions.
A correction to what they’re saying about the gatehouse… Susan never lived there. Alan bought her a cottage across the lake. After Susan was murdered in her cottage, Jason was moved into the gatehouse when Monica initially refused to let him live in her house. In a touching scene, she eventually acquiesced after Jason got sick.
The long anticipated Gio-Emma kiss was just okay. Did we need the prolonged truck crash scene for the Ryan Paevey reveal since Chase never met him and Lulu didn’t see him?
The cottage was close enough Monica could spy on alan and Susan srom the den and the lake that the mansion sits is lake Ontario
The cottage where Susan lived was purchased by Bobbie’s first husband DL Brock. In a case of history repeating itself, Brock was later murdered there by Ginny Blake.
I thought the kiss between Emma and Gio was sweetly romantic and they do have chemistry. They certainly are more romantically compelling than Joss and Vaughn, both of whom the writers keep forcing down our throats. I love the dog Bailey who plays Outback. That dog reminds me of Eddie, the scene stealing terrier from Frazier. Like Eddie, Outback is a scene chewer in more ways than one. Not excited about Nathan or his doppelgänger coming back.
Burton is changing the Jason character just enough to make him human,he is doing great work.
I love Erika Slezak and it’s great to see her on the screen again. But, I hope she isn’t brought in to challenge Monica’s will or have a connection to sleazy Drew!
The show is on all cylinders right now and it’s good to see the writers explore the rippling effect Monica’s death had on so many Port Charles citizens. What we are seeing is character driven writing that utilizes an ensemble cast. What we don’t really need is yet another return from the dead storyline.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Dominic Zamprogna Weighs-In on Dante and Elizabeth Pairing and Sharing Scenes with Rebecca Herbst (Exclusive)
On General Hospital, the current PCPD commissioner Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) has been lied to, and kept in the dark, by those he thought he could trust which includes his ex-wife Lulu (Alexa Havins), his own son, Rocco (Finn Carr) and a man he considers a good friend and police partner, “Nathan” West, only Dante doesn’t know that “Nathan” is a fraud, and really his twin brother, Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey)!
The only person, who seems to be a good friend and reliable is ‘General Hospital’ head nurse Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst). For months, GH viewers are witnessing key moments when Dante and Elizabeth are there for each other. In fact, she helped Dante realize it was Rocco who shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and was willing to help him cover up the crime so his son does not go to prison. Problem is, Rocco took off with Britt Westbourne (Kelly Theibaud) and as of now Dante has no idea where they are.
In a new and exclusive interview out this weekend on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, Dominic Zamprogna chats about the potential pairing of Dante and Elizabeth and the opportunity to work with beloved longtime GH favorite, Rebecca Herbst, and if he thinks when all is said and done, Dante will wind up back with Lulu. Here’s some excerpts from the conversation below.
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ELIZABETH HAS PROVEN HERSELF TRUSTWORTHY TO DANTE
Speaking on how Dante feels currently about Elizabeth, Zamprogna explained, “At this point, Elizabeth is the only person, he can trust. She’s the only one who’s essentially told Dante what’s what. But. there’s also this connection for sure beyond that, right? That’s something that we’ve tried to play. We don’t know what the end game is, honestly, as actors, I don’t know what the end game is. You have to assume that every time you’re in a scene with anybody, you’re chemistry testing, and you want to do right by the characters.”
Although Dante’s primary romances have been with Lulu and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco), a paring of Dante and Liz has never been approached by the series until now.
“To me, it’s interesting because they’ve never really explored anything between Dante and Elizabeth before. So, it’s all kind of new,” shared Dominic. “That’s the most exciting part of any relationship, the new stuff, before you jump into the domesticated stuff. That’s maybe where Ric (Rick Hearst) and Elizabeth are. They’re kind of more in this domesticated thing, or experiencing that, whereas Dante and Elizabeth truly are kind of needing each other at this moment.”
As Dominic explains it, Dante has found himself needing Elizabeth as his sounding board, since everyone else betrayed him. “Dante definitely needs Elizabeth and has reached out to her. She’s been honest, and provided him with things that he needed (to help cover up that his son, Rocco shot Cullum), explains the five-time Daytime Emmy nominee. “There’s also the other stuff that he’s finding out about her that he didn’t know. Like when she’s in the office with him and she’s talking about her past and the trauma that she’s been through (referring to Elizabeth’s rape).”
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COULD THERE BE A DANTE/ELIZABETH/RIC TRIANGLE AHEAD?
Dominic continued with high praise for his co-star, “It’s interesting for me to play, because I don’t know that story of Elizabeth as an actor, because it was before I got to the show. So, it’s two characters finding out more about each other who’ve been in each other’s orbit for 17 years. (As to the potential pairing), I’m happy to hear people are digging it because I dig it. Rebecca is phenomenal, and she plays a legacy character, and to me, one of the best actors on the show.”
With Lulu seemingly falling for “Nathan” and then currently breaking it off, Zamprogna and GH fans are awaiting to see what happens when Lulu finds out that “Nathan” is Cassius, while also finding out if Ric Lansing could be the true spoiler in any potential Liz and Dante budding romance.
“I don’t know what the long game is. I literally have no clue,” shared Zamprogna. “I currently don’t believe that there’s a Dante/Lulu happening. It feels like if they did go down the road of Dante and Ric fighting for Elizabeth, I think that would be interesting to have two guys fighting over her as opposed to two women fighting over Ric and Dante.”
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PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR DANTE/ELIZABETH ROMANCE
GH fans will recall the recent scenes where Elizabeth was dressed for her date with Ric, but stopped by Dante’s office at the PCPD first. Dante remarked, in so many words, how beautiful she looked.
Zamprogna hoped that viewers caught it, explaining, “Those are real little moments that I’m always happy or captured. It’s two people who don’t have a romantic relationship, but, planting those little seeds of her coming in and him seeing her out of her scrubs for the first time and being like, ‘Oh my, God You look amazing.” And then as the scene ends, they’re kind of wrapped up in things, and then he is like, ‘I could keep talking to you forever,’ but she has a date to get to with Ric.”
You can check out the full conversation with Dominic Zamprogna now on the Michael Fairman Channel below.
Now, let us know, after checking out Dominic’s thoughts on a potential Dante and Elizabeth pairing? Are you hoping the GH writers put them together, or do you want Liz with Ric? And, do you think the end game will still be Dante and Lulu as the exes still have to come together to find their son, Rocco, who is on the run with Britt? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
Next week on General Hospital, video spoilers for the Monday, June 15th episode share that after Tracy (Jane Elliot) was arrested by Chase (Josh Swickard) for “pushing” Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) in the waters surrounding the Quartermaine boathouse, Michael (Rory Gibson) gets wind up of it and has confrontation with his ex.
Michael lowers the boom on Willow and warns her that Tracy isn’t someone she wants to go up against, which he thinks she would know by now. But, what was Willow’s plan? Hope that Chase would come to her defense, which he did? Speaking of Chase, he confronts ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor) about how she cannot be fair and impartial when comes to Willow, while Justine has had it with Chase’s consistently defending her.
Meanwhile, Nina’s (Cynthia Watros) concerns about her daughter are mounting. She is also worried about the whereabouts of Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) and asks “Nathan” (Ryan Paevey) if he knows where his mother is? What will he say?
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Then, Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) tells Carly (Laura Wright) she should use him, not Sonny (Maurice Benard) as she tries to locate her missing daughter, Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy), who viewers know is kidnapped along with Liesl in a secret room at the bottom of Wyndemere.
SPOILERS
Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week of June 15-19 below.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
“Nathan” clears the air. Nina sounds an alarm. Lulu makes a confession. Gio shares his excitement with Emma. Alexis and Ric review their plans.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
Valentin accepts his fate. Brennan bargains with Willow. Dante defends “Nathan.” Tracy and Michael see eye-to-eye. Cullum gets new intel.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
Willow is blindsided. Carly is cornered. Ethan pulls a fast one. Tracy confronts Brook Lynn. Lulu is transparent with Dante.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
Sonny shares his strategy with Ric. Laura makes an offer. Rocco makes a horrifying discovery. Sidwell lays a trap. Dante confides in Elizabeth.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
Ethan delivers a message to Ava. “Nathan” brings intel to Lulu. Trina ponders her next move. Brennan is alarmed. Felicia offers encouragement.
Check out the “Next on General Hospital” video preview below for the Monday June 15th episode.
Now weigh-in: Is this the end of the line for Willow’d reign of machinations? Can Nina, Michael, and Tracy figure out everything she has been doing with drugging Drew and more? Share your thoughts on what will happen next via the comment section.
The Friday, June 12 episode of General Hospital marked the last for Daytime Emmy winner, Kate Mansi as Kristina Corinthos-Davis. As previously reported, the character was accepted to medical school at UCLA in California, making the end of the run for Mansi who played Kristina for three years.
The decision to depart GH was all Mansi’s decision and as also previously reported, GH executive producer Frank Valentini had left the door open for a return down the line and is currently not planning on recasting the part.
In story, in her final episode, having already said goodbye on Thursday’s show to her parents, Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn), Kristina meets up with her siblings, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) and Michael (Rory Gibson). The three have a chat at the Metro Court Gardens.
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SIBLING ADVICE
Before she leaves Port Charles, Kristina tells her brother and sister, she wants them to be there for each other, while each is managing their personal relationships: Molly with Cody (Josh Kelly) and Michael with Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Kristina thanked them for taking her to the airport and urged them to lean on each other while she was gone.
In her last scene, Kristina tells Molly and Michael right before they head for her flight, “I want each of you to be the person the other can call. OK? To show up for each other, no questions asked. Because that’s what you’ve been for me.”
KATE’S NEXT MOVE
Speaking with TV Insider, Mansi shared what she is up to next which has included accompanying her husband, Matt McInnis to Europe. Kate explained she had made the decision a few months back to exit GH. “I knew my contract was up in April and I wanted to give them the proper notice so that they could plan their future storytelling.” Kate added, “Given that my husband is working in Europe predominantly and I’ll be traveling so much, that’s what this next chapter of my life will be.”
Kate expressed that the news of her exit was hard to share with people, because she would feel sad when talking about it. Ultimately, the first to know were Nancy Lee Grahn, Kristen Vaganos, and Rory Gibson. She chose not to tell Maurice Benard, because she was so close to him in real-life, until they filmed their last episode together which aired yesterday.
There’s more! Kate gave a final tease that she has project in the works sharing, “I’m excited to have booked a short-term project in the fall that works within my schedule.” As to a future return to GH, Mansi doesn’t rule it out, “It’s Port Charles. Anything is possible.”
So, what did you think of Kate’s final scenes as Kristina with Sonny, Alexis, Molly and Michael? Do you hope Kate come back in a few years time? Weigh-in via the comment section. In case you missed it, you can catch the scenes where Kristina tells her parents she is leaving Port Charles below.
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