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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Robert Leaves Port Charles with Holly
In a very emotional and well-written episode of General Hospital, viewers of the ABC daytime drama series were in for several touching and hankie-inducing scenes, and some that were unexpected.
The main thrust of the November 12th episode centered around Holly Sutton, in what would mark the end of Emma Samms latest run. Holly has shown up at Anna’s (Finola Hughes) office saying she needs help disappearing. She admits that she still has one of Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) diamonds that she must cash in to get into a high-stakes poker game, because she owes a huge debt to a crime syndicate. If she doesn’t pay up, the said “syndicate” will kill Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) and Robert (Tristan Rogers).
Holly says she only got into this trouble by freelancing for the WSB. Anna believes they should get Brennan (Charles Mesure) involved. It is then that Holly informs Anna she just came from seeing him and the only thing he could offer was an assist out of town. Holly tells Anna that with the money she got from the diamonds, she was going to take care of her children, Ethan and Sasha, and so she could retire in Italy. Anna has serious doubts she’ll ever retire. Next, Holly tells Anna to look after Robert for her.
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Meanwhile, Robert has come to see Diane in her office. Diane tells him she is surprised to see him and how he has been MIA since Holly came back to town. Then, in a heartbreaking performance by Carolyn Hennesy, she tells the man she loves that she is going to make life easier for him. With tears in her eyes, the often stoic legal eagle te Robert that she likes him, but reminds him when she agreed to give this relationship a try, she demanded she come first. She has treated this like a contract. However, she realized, that love isn’t a contract, and that he’s still in love with Holly, not her.
Robert tells Diane he loves her, and Diane responds that she knows she loves him. However, Sam’s death has opened her eyes. Life is short and she doesn’t want to be someone’s consolation prize. Diane says she deserves someone who looks at her the way he looks at Holly. Next, she gives Robert a big piece of advice and that is – to find Holly and make it work between them because he deserves happiness too. Robert knows she’s right and heads out, leaving Diane to break down.
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Later, Diane has called Anna to meet her, where she is drowning her sorrows in some drinks. Diane wants to know if she ever got over Robert. Anna says she has learned to have a life without him, but she will always love him. Diane fills Anna in about her break-up with Robert, while Anna suggests she quickly rethink that as Holly is leaving Port Charles tonight.
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Holly is now at Robert’s office writing him a long goodbye letter. She eventually heads to the private airport to wait for her plane. The mood becomes very “Casablanca’-esque. While waiting for her plane, Holly leaves Sasha a goodbye message. Then, the pilot comes to tell Holly she needs to board the plane. Holly tells him she needs to make one last call and she dials Robert, and the two start talking over the phone, until Robert tells her to “turn around.” Robert is there. He tells Holly he is going with her and that he refuses to miss any more time with her. They share a kiss and on his exit, Robert tells Holly, that this will be roundtrip ticket as they will need to come back to Port Charles, especially because their daughter, Sasha, is here.
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In other notable scenes: Jason talks with his son Danny, and the two discuss where Danny is going to live now that Sam has passed. Danny wants to be a unit with Scout and Rocco, if possible, but tells his dad, if they have to be broken up, he wanted to ask him if it would be OK to live with him. These scenes were played with tender simplicity by both Steve Burton (Jason) and Asher Antonyzyn (Danny), with the upshot that father and son will keep the discussion open and figure things out.
Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) also delivered in scenes opposite Jonathan Jackson (Lucky), where Lucky, yet again, says he is going to leave Port Charles now that Lulu is recovering well from her surgery. Liz lays into Lucky after Sam’s death. Does he have any idea what it would be like for Sam’s children to have one more day with their mother? Meanwhile, she tells Lucky, he has a son Aiden (Colin Cassidy), who needs his father, and eventually she storms out on the deadbeat dad.
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Then, we have Laura at Lulu’s bedside demanding that it’s time for her daughter to wake up! Sam died after saving Lulu’s life, and she has her liver inside of her, and it can’t go to waste! Another touching moment well-played by the iconic Genie Francis.
The episode also included the debut of Jens Austin Astrup as Kai, Trina Robinson’s (Tabyana Ali) new love interest. Check back for a separate post on his arrival soon.
So, what did you think about Tristan Rogers exiting GH alongside Emma Samms as Robert and Holly ride off into the fog (err sunset)? According to Soap Opera Digest, there are plans for the characters to return to the canvas sometime in 2025. What moments from the episode tugged on your heartstrings the most? Comment below.
I’m still feeling a certain kind of way about G:H especially this year with everyone that’s been written out of the show, its sad disappointing and unwatchable but I still do, so its become obvious that as soon as GH starts paying attention to a character like Robert who for the most part is ignore then you know they are on their way out, I don’t mind open ended goodbye still this year its been way to much with all the exits, who needs to go next is the writers that’s for sure. And to comment on the other stories that played out today, again Lucky is a total bust, I mean he’s like a total boy men whose stuck in his teens, doesn’t want any responsibility a man child and its irritating to watch. and what’s up with both Lucky and Jason who always have watery eyes? they always look like they are on the bring of crying about anything.
Jason has a good reason for watery eyes – he just lost Sam. His son lost his Mom.
Lucky – not so much. He is even more selfish than Luke if that is possible. Anna and Jason fly to Africa and the WSB pulls out all the stops to save them to bring Lucky home. Now Lucky wants to go back to the same dangerous area of the World? Lucky go look for a job if you are that bored. I’m sure Brennan will be happy to hook you up.
I’ve said all along, my belief is the writers are sabotaging General Hospital.
The writing is abysmal.. I started GH in 1978 and officially quit the day Sam died. It was not just the loss of Kelly that caused me to stop watching but the worst soap parentage retcon in history with the Sasha /Holly/Robert reveal!! We, the savvy ex- viewers have not forgot the Sasha hair on brush not revealing she was biologically a Scorpio blunder. So insulting to us long time, I mean decades and decades long viewers.
I am so over done with GH after the last month or so. Killing off Sam and all the cheating between characters plus the whole Drew saga is on over kill they should write him out. Holly is totally obnoxious, Sasha is whinny and a terrible actress. It’s just garbage now, at least before it was inane but some of the characters were good and endearing. Now they are all annoying and the story lines are horrid. Bringing back Brad was ridiculous and I really despise Nina and Jordan. It used to be a silly diversion for me but I’m done wasting an hour of my life on this crap.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE – Holly don’t come back! EVER!
You left Port Charles in shambles and a trail of destruction that won’t be cleaned up for years. 2 happy couples we loved – gone. Another collateral damage. One unwanted and inconvenient baby on the way who will surely be involved in a “switched at birth” storyline with another baby.
Some fans will never trust that GH writers will allow any romance on the show to work going forward.
You are right all baby’s on the the soaps get switched
When there are two or more people having babies at the same time – it’s GH’s MO.
I agree about Holly not to return to GH. They fire Sam after 20+ years who was so good on the show, until her role became less & less.They bring back Holly who is nowhere as good as Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco)!!
The writers should go. The stories are becoming boring. Sasha & Cody being first cousins! Really!! I’ve been a loyal fan of GH since 1967.
As a stand alone scene, I liked the “Casablanca” like send off for Robert and Holly. It was certainly a throwback and I appreciate what they were going for. I figured something like this was coming. Tristan Rogers has not seemed well lately, and you always know Emma Samms is in for a short visit.
This does make Robert and Holly look like awful parents. Robert just finds out that he has a daughter, and instead of trying to build a relationship with her, he says peace out, and high tails it out the door without so much as a goodbye, phone call, text, nothing. He was absent for a large part of Robin’s life, so I guess it’s fitting. Holly threw a grenade into Sasha’s life and then she leaves.
And then you have deadbeat dad Lucky, the show is really specializing in writing terrible parents these days. I’m also sorry to say that Jonathan Jackson’s return has been a total bust so far.
You are right on all counts! Also, I think Rick Lansing is a lousy parent, helping Molly ,only when it’s to his own advantage.
I watch everyday. I had a few appts and missed one or two shows. I have two questions. 1) What happened to Scott Baldwin? 2) What happened to the kid who played the violin?
I love the drama between Drew, Michael, Willow, Sasha and coming up Nina.
I still expect Scotty to pop in.
Scotty abruptly disappeared. The last time they showed him he was supposed to be hiding the doctor who tampered with Sonny’s meds on spoon island. He had also been handling Heather’s case but Ric swooped in and took over the case.
As for Gio he is still popping up from time to time. They really haven’t given him a story. Last time I saw him he was at the going away party for Trina’s grandfather– it was at this party that Ric revealed he got Heather free and she was to be released the next day. Gio later stopped by Trina’s place to see how she was taking the news.
Guessing he was supposed to be a Trina catch – he sure did look like Spencer coming out of that pool. At first he was in every scene and meeting more people than Cody has in 3 years on the show, He was certainly eye candy for the teen set. I don’t think they know what to do with him and since DNA story arcs seem required to take at least 2 years on GH he’s got time to praddle.
I love my show, been watching my friends for 55 years. Sad to see Sam go. It’s been a tough year with real leavings and fictional departures.
I still don’t like that GH re wrote Holly and Robert’s history to have a child together. The storyline would have worked without it and I liked Sasha and Robert would have never cheated on Anna. I’m glad they were able to leave together though.
Wow, Holly and Robert both get to abandon Sasha. Lucky wants to go back to Africa and Sasha is headed for another heartbreak as she will probably be pregnant which won’t go well. This is why I stopped watchiny every day. Mostly read recaps.
Maybe the cast knows something we don’t and perhaps some want graceful “bow out now” storylines???
As much as I would miss GH, it does need some solid long arc stories ASAP
Both Emma and Tristan are struggling with health issues so yes, bowing out gracefully was the right thing to do. But I don’t understand why they had to make Sasha their daughter.
I totally agree. The writers have disrespected fans with the ridiculous writing. Casting and recasts, couple pairings. The writers knew ahead of time that the characters of Robert and Holly were l leaving. They should have kept the character of Sam.
I think the scene with Robert & Holly was so touching. GH did a good job. Something may be going on behind the scenes here. We may have seen the last of Robert Scorpio !!
Praying Tristan is ok.
Same here. He hasn’t looked well lately and has been seated in most scenes. I pray that some time off does wonders for his health and if this is the final goodbye for Robert Scorpio, it’s a fitting one to have him fly off to parts unknown with his lady love.
Yes, and Holly will probably come back alone to cause more trouble for Sasha.
Yeah, me too
Carolyn Hennessy is such a gem. She moved me the most. I suspect we saw Carolyn’s tears rather than Diane’s.
This is GH swan song I I think that is why you are seeing all these old characters coming back etc
I’m beginning to think this as well. CBS is creating the new soap (Behind the Gates) which will be airing at the same time as ABC’s GH. Seems like ABC is done with the soap world and CBS will continue it moving forward while in this new era of streaming. I just wish we could have Guiding Light and As The World Turns still around – those were my favorites!
And no just because I quit watching I do not wish ill will towards them I just sense that is something brewing. You put a new soap opposite the same air time against one that’s been on for years seems strange.
Beyond the Gates is only airing opposite GH in certain markets. Many major cities will get the new show one hour prior to GH.
Have loved Tristan Rogers since his debut as Robert Scorpio in the 80s! I’ve followed him to Y&R, then back to GH. His segue from superspy to lovable curmudgeon has been great fun to watch. But TPTB have never really used him to his abilities. Scorpio has been portrayed as a deadbeat dad now, not once, but twice. While we get a nice scene with Diane, a final farewell to Anna might have been nice.
I’m hoping that he and Holly DO return, and that the writers give them something of substance to do. Is Jenz the new Faison?
I should have known that, having seen an entire week with my favorite character, who’s pretty much been used on a monthly basis for the past few years, that he was leaving again. GH is going to have to get much, much better. I’ve pretty much been tuning in for a glimpse of my favorite superspy, who dabbled in law. Who knew? LOL!
I no longer enjoy watching GH the writers have ruined it with their stupid stories I detest Holly and if they want Robert to be a Casanova they need to bring in someone younger to portray him,I don’t like Drew or Willow anymore either these writers have destroyed a good show.
I’m with ya. I like Emma Sams but I don’t like Holly. They turned Drew into a selfish man whore. They’ve turned Willow, Michael and Sasha into impulsive twits when that title already belongs to Kristina. Makes no sense.
How can Robert, the DA, just pick up and leave without so much as a resignation email ? I’m sure Sonny won’t miss him.
And making them Sasha’s parents really suck. I still don’t know why GH keeps her around. Now I guess we’re stuck with her.
On Thursdays show, it was explained that Robert took a leave of absence.
Good! I’m so glad! They can both go and no one will care!
Hope it was Tristans decision.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but did Robert just leave and not even say goodbye to his own family and his most recent finding that he has a daughter also Sasha
Earlier in the week, Mac finally gave in and encouraged Robert to peruse happiness with Holly. We didn’t get a goodbye scene from Mac when he left for months (due to JJY’s illness). It’s not out of character for a Scorpio to depart like that.
Diane’s breakdown. I love her and wish she and Robert were together.
If they are leaving, then let them go. That’s how I feel about characters. If an actor doesn’t want to stay, recast. With serials, story comes first. I am happy GH is recalibration but I wish for a happier Lucky. And an end to baby storyline, and rehashed couplings. I would think it possible to craft a new adventure twist and maybe let Cassadines, WSB, and silly convoluted spy stories rest. A good mystery? A road trip? A rise in power? Something new.
Diane dealt with Scorpio well and I’m glad he did tell her he loves her. She did fantastic and then the tears. With the exception of that… It was pretty awesome Scorpio and Holly leaving together like that. I hope Diane gets the handsome, hot man she deserves and it’s going to take her awhile but she finally gives love a chance again. I love her character and she deserves spice and spontaneous and just in love with her… And she feels the same way.
So true.
Totally agree with you. Diane is the woman Holly could never be! Holly is nothing but trouble in every way..
Holly kall Robert fly home Diane heart Robert together make love
Halle is not good for Robert he gather kill I love Robert and Diane Vicky chose Holly turf no say no to Halle over is a pass in the past take the flight out and his office. He’s a DA.
Diane Robert together
Beyond the Gates
2026 SDSA TV Award Nominations: All Five Daytime Dramas Score in Best Achievement in Set Decoration
The Set Decorators Society of America has revealed its nominations for 2025-26 SDSA Awards for Television, which recognizes the work of the set decoration and production designers in primetime, streaming and daytime series.
This year, all five soap operas: Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital and The Young and the Restless all received nominations in the Best Achievement in Decor/Design of a Daytime Series category.
In its official SDSA rule book, to qualify for the category of a Daytime Series, which includes daytime dramas, daytime talk shows, daytime game shows, and daytime children’s programming, all episodes must air before 6:00pm and must have a credited Set Decorator. For daytime dramas, the content must contain multiple plotlines that are carried over from episode to episode.
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WHICH EPISODES CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE COMPETITION?
The eligibility year for episodes runs June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026. Founded in 1993, the SDSA is an international nonprofit professional association dedicated to promoting excellence and preserving the legacy of the art of set decoration in motion pictures and television.
Several popular primetime and streaming titles that have wrapped their final seasons also received nods including Euphoria, Stranger Things, Hacks, Outlander, and The Boys. Popular titles such as Bridgerton.
Take a look below at the nominated scenic design teams from your favorite soaps:
Best Achievement in Décor/Design of a Daytime Series
Beyond The Gates: Set Decoration by Cynthia Slagter with Production Design by Bruton Jones
The Bold and the Beautiful: Set Decoration by Prim Rosales, Beth Wooke, Prerna Chawla, Charlotte Garnell, Chelsea Mondelli, Michelle Hall, & Linda Louise Sheets with Production Design by Lou A. Trabbie III
Days of Our Lives: Set Decoration by Adele Caine & Sarah Holmes with Production Design by Tom Early & Dan Olexiewicz
General Hospital: Set Decoration by Jennifer Elliot with Production Design by Andrew Evashchen
The Young and the Restless: Set Decoration by Jennifer Haybach, Justine Mercado, Maria Dirolf, & Monica Lowe with Production Design by David Hoffmann
So, which soap opera from the calendar year of basically June of 2025 to a week ago in 2026, do you think has had the best looking sets? Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, or The Young and the Restless? Make you pick and drop it in the comment section below.
The Thursday June 4 episode of General Hospital paved way for the end of the line for Jenz Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) butler/fixer, Pascal (Marc Forget).
In the pick of the June 3 cliffhanger, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) was the hero and stopped the evil-doer from fleeing Port Charles for his part in aiding and abetting his boss with the cover-up of the murder of Professor Henry Dalton (Daniel Goddard) among other crimes.
Today’s episode did indeed mark the final appearance of Marc Forget who joined the ABC soap opera when he debuted back in July of 2025. Viewers met met Pascal when Kelly Thiebaud returned to the soap opera as Britt Westbourne and she was being blackmailed to work on Faison’s final project while at the Five Poppies in Dalmatia.
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A General Hospital rep confirmed to Soap Opera Digest, that the June 4 episode, “Will be the last viewers will see of Pascal for now, but notes that in the world of Port Charles, comebacks are always possible.” So, how did Pascal get written-off the canvas? Here’s what went down:
PASCAL GIVES LUCAS KEY INFORMATION BEFORE BEING DRAGGED AWAY
After Sonny intercepted Pascal on his desperate attempt to get out of town, Sonny informed him hat Sidwell would stop at nothing from trying to get retribution for whoever killed his son, Marco, and promptly turned around and said that he would help Pascal flee the country, only if he turned on Sidwell.
An absolutely terrified Pascal had evidence for Sonny that he could use against Sidwell. However, he feared he would get killed on sight if he tried to retrieve the incriminating photos of Sonny and Laura from the safe at Wyndemere. So instead, Pascal gave the combination to the safe to Lucas (Van Hansis), so he could get the blackmail photos himself. But, did Pascal just set up Lucas to be killed since he loathes him for being the man to win the heart of the late Marco?
In the end, Sonny had one of his henchmen drag Pascal away and whisked off to an airfield to fly away to parts unknown, and hopefully never to be heard from again. But what now? Is Lucas going to end up being pegged as Marco’s killer and taken down by Sidwell if he gets his hands on the incriminating photos for Sonny and Laura? Stay tuned.
So, what did you think of Marc Forget’s run as Pascal? Sad or happy to see the character go? Do you think he will be back down the line? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
In one of the more far-fetched soap opera moments in recent memory, while Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) and Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) are chatting at the Quartermaine boathouse in swimming trunks for him and a bikini for her, the two exes have a heart to heart on Wednesday’s June 3 episode of General Hospital.
The moment was set-up by Michael (Rory Gibson) and Jacinda (Paige Herschell) who want to find a way to push the exes together in order to get incriminating evidence of the two, so Michael can gain leverage over Willow for full custody of their children. once and for all. Jacinda notes how Chase definitely has a savior and white knight syndrome going on.
During Willow and Chase’s chat at the boathouse, the subject turns to how Chase was demoted at the PCPD in his efforts to help get Willow acquitted of attempted murder charges at her trial for the shooting of Drew. He has since gone from detective to patrolman. However, Willow comes up with an idea! Why doesn’t he come to work for her as her chief of staff. Willow feels he would be perfect, because he is only one of the only people she can trust.
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WILLOW LAYS OUT THE BENEFITS OF CHASE ACCEPTING HER JOB OFFER
A surprised Chase, says he isn’t qualified, but Willow thinks otherwise. She urges him to consider the position she is offering, because it would give him a more regular schedule that would be befitting for him being a new father to baby Phoebe.
Chase’s want to know why it was so important to Willow that he take the job, she continues to explain how she trusts him, but Tracy (Jane Elliot) spots the two in a close moment and hides behind the boathouse. Willow exits, but asks Chase to promise he will think over her offer.
Next, Tracy threatens Chase that this is the last time he will cheat on her granddaughter, Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton). Knowing he didn’t “cheat” on his wife, Chase looks pissed off.
So, can you imagine, Chase as Willow’s Chief of Staff? Weigh-in if you think he will be stupid enough to take this job knowing the issues it would cause for Brook Lynn? Will the police officer ever get the clue that Willow is manipulating him like she does to everyone else? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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