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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ronnie Finally Gets An Emotional Apology From Tracy as Erika Slezak Makes Her Exit
We couldn’t have loved the last scenes (hopefully just for now) between Erika Slezak and Jane Elliot on the Thursday, November 6 episode of General Hospital. In story, Tracy, after having Ronnie, and the rest of the Quartermaine family thrown out of the house she has now inherited from Monica, knows she has to suck it up and make a proper apology to Ronnie, or her family won’t come back.
After summoning Ronnie to the mansion, Tracy tries to fake her way through an apology. Ronnie is aware that Tracy’s family won’t move back in until she apologizes to her, so she tells Tracy to get this over with. Tracy strikes out the first time, telling Ronnie she’s sorry if her reaction to Ronnie’s deception upset her. Ronnie fires back, “Apology not accepted!”
Now done with Tracy, Ronnie says she really grew fond of Monica’s family and doesn’t want to deprive them of their home, so she’ll just tell them that Tracy apologized. Tracy smugly says she did nothing wrong, and did nothing that wasn’t warranted. Now upset, Ronnie says that Tracy judged her from the second they met and that it was clear she thought Ronnie was less than.
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In tears, and in heart-tugging moment by Erika Slezak, Ronnie says that all she wanted was to say goodbye to her sister and meet her family. She realizes Monica’s final gift to her was a family, since she didn’t have one growing up and all the years they were separated. Ronnie demands that Tracy give her a proper apology or put a sock in it!
That term, “put a sock in it,” rang true for Tracy, because as longtime fans of GH know, that’s what Monica would say to Tracy during one of Tracy’s rants. Now completely stunned and herself moved to tears, in yet another exquisite moment from Jane Elliot in this story, Tracy says “put a sock in it,” is what Monica would say to her for years. Ronnie says it’s the phrase that she and Monica said to each other when they were kids.
Tracy is overcome with emotion, and in tears, as she says to Ronnie that she’s sorry she didn’t get to reunite with Monica before she died. She’s sorry she judged her before she got to know her. Finally, Tracy ends her apology with she’s sorry she doubted her love for Monica, and hopes Ronnie can forgive her.
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Next, Ronnie is seen arriving at Bobbie’s where the Q’s, Michael (Rory Gibson), Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton), Olivia (Lisa LoCicero), Ned (Wally Kurth) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) are, as Gio (Giovanni Mazza) is taking their order. She tells the family, she’s on her way home. But, she just came from Tracy’s house, where something happened. When we come back from commercial break, Tracy is seen opening the door at the mansion. Michael, Olivia, Ned and Brook Lynn apologize for doubting her when she clearly knew and suspected that something was wrong with Monica’s will. Ronnie told them that she worked things out and righted that ship. Ned announces they’d all like to come back. Tracy welcomes them in a tearful family hug.
Erika Slezak’s final scene during her short-term guest run winds up to be with Giovanni Mazza. In the scene, Ronnie tells Gio she came to Port Charles to find her sister and she found a family along the way. Before she heads to the airport, she gives Gio a piece of advice that he will should to his parents, Dante and Brook Lynn. Gio decides since his shift is ending, he would like to give Ronnie a lift to the airport and they walk out arm and arm.
As the six-time Daytime Emmy winner exits, General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini told TV Insider, “We thoroughly loved having Erika here and the door is open for her to return.” And as we previously reported, Erika Slezak said she would also be open to a return also down the line. So, let’s hope story and timing align, and Erika can have an encore run on the
So, what did you think of the performances of Erika Slezak and Jane Elliot and the dialog and the scenes as Ronnie Bard leaves Port Charles and heads back to North Carolina? Were you touched and did you reach for the hankies? Will you miss Erika? Let us know via the comment section below.
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I remember when it was first announced that the great Erika Slezak was gonna visit GH, and before we knew who she was gonna be playing, I remember sayin and praying that GH would do just one thing right and have her in scenes w/ the great Jane Elliot, and lo and behold GH delivered. GH cast is so heavy loaded with heavy hitters left and right, but of all A+ cast the combo of Slezak and Elliot was obviously to good to past up and it was all worth it. I’m sad Slezak visit was to short but worth it. and those last scene with Jane were tearjerker, to bad we don’t get to see them be frenemies, but hopefully Erika will visit again.
Slezak’s (3-week taping, 6 weeks of episodes) was everything this soap fan hoped for. She still has “it” after all these years. The writers thoroughly honored her and Elliot’s legacies with sharp dialogue.
Let’s have Ronnie come for Thanksgiving pizza in 2026.
Viewers were treated to an A-level Quartermaine story that harkened back to the glory days of Port Charles’ leading family.
Adding to this is the shift in Michael’s character since Gibson assumed the part. Michael now fully embraces this family and Tracy’s role in it.
As the story concludes, it’s a fitting way to honor Leslie Charleson and her 45-year run as Monica.
Erika Slezak’s visit to GH was wonderful. First of all, Erika hasn’t lost a beat. Her ability to create a character and her presence and depth and timing are as sharp as ever. The final scenes with Jane Elliot were so touching. Those two powerhouses really delivered during Erika’s entire run and especially in their final scenes. I am so thrilled that Ronnie is being embraced as a member of the Quartermaine family. The final scenes between Ronnie and Gio really, really touched me. Their connection is so special and so sweet. Please, please TPTB at GH, bring Ronnie back again very soon.
Not a day goes by that I don’t miss One Life to Live. Erika Slezak is one of the many reasons why.
Keep Ronnie.
I’m a big fan of both Jane Eliott and Erika Slezak and LOVED the scenes where they appeared together. Truly hope that Erika does come back at some point. She’s a good sparring partner for Tracy as well as bringing some balance to the Q family.
Tracy owed Ronnie an apology for sure, but where was the apology from Ronnie for conspiring with Drew and Martin with the fake will, and trying to steal the house from The Q’s? She could go to prison for the fraud she committed, and not so much as an “I’m sorry.” Tracy treating her like crap is not an excuse for committing fraud, which is a fact that everyone seems to be glossing over.
That was a big hole they left in the ending of this storyline, making it look like Ronnie was the only wronged party. It left a sour taste in my mouth, if I’m being honest.
Jane was amazing, as always. Erika was as good as advertised. I enjoyed her visit, and I appreciated the Quartermaine family drama they spun off from Monica’s death.
When Ronnie got found out and didn’t sign the papers that would give drew the house and Tracy came in with the real will she apologize to everyone that was there and. Told Martin faked the will she apologize to Tracy but Tracy wouldn’t except it
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.
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.
As had been teased since Jason Morgan’s (Steve Burton) captivity by the WSB and his release on General Hospital, he is clearly having issues speaking about what happened to him, after he was dragged away from Port Charles when he took the fall for Rocco (Finn Carr) who shot WSB director Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes).
Now. as Jason tries to reacclimate to life back in Port Charles, he has already displayed that he wants to do better for his son, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and the people he loves and to show up for them.
In addition, things took a turn on the Friday, July 31 episode where after Sonny (Maurice Benard) questioned Jason if he was having an issue with Ric (Rick Hearst) working side by side with his half-brother, Jason had something to say.
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An emotional Jason tells Sonny, “I can’t work for you anymore.” The moment left Sonny dumbfounded, and viewers won’t know the pick-up of the conversation till Monday’s August 3 episode of GH.
Could it be that this time Jason will cut ties with Sonny and the mob for good? If so, it would be the end of an era for Jason and Sonny, sort of the Batman and Robin of GH with a twist.
Previous teases from the GH co-head writing team of Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte, and Burton himself on his podcast That’s Awesome ,seem to indicate there is a change coming for Jason that sends him off in a different path in his life.
However, we should learn Jason’s reasons shortly, and if Sonny can talk him back into the mob, or can just wish Jason the best and let him go. But now the question becomes, if Jason exits life as Sonny’s right hand man and henchman, what do you see him doing with his life? We do know that Jason is aware that Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) has tied to the WSB, since he escorted him to Port Charles via Jakarta on the plane which may be a clue.
Weigh-in below: Do you want Jason to go work for the Quartermaines and truly join the family in full? Do you see him doing something to help those in need, or do you see him going undercover with the WSB to expose some of the treacherous things they perpetrated on him and others, or do you see Jason doing something completely different with his life? If so, what? Let us know your hopes and thoughts for Jason in the comment section below.
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