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GENERAL HOSPITAL: The Judge Hands Down Ruling in the ‘Michael vs. Willow’ Child Custody Case
The Thursday, June 12 episode of General Hospital brought with it the dramatic (and that’s an understatement) conclusion of the custody case for Amelia and Wiley. Would the judge rule in favor of their father Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) or their mother, Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen)?
When court adjourned the judge granted Michael and Willow a divorce, and then went in hard on Willow pointing out the numerous times she was negligent and how she demonstrated a consistent pattern in violation of the law. Therefore, the judge granted full custody of both children to Michael.
As the decision seeps into her brain, Willow becomes upset and unglued screaming at the judge that she cannot take her kids away. She comes over to Michael and begs him to talk to the judge to allow her to keep her children.
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Next, Willow collapses in tears in Nina’s (Cynthia Watros) arms and then passes out. Outside the courtroom, Michael is concerned for his now ex-wife. Diane (Carolyn Hennesy) says Willow’s reaction only solidified to the judge that she made the right decision, ruling in Michael’s favor.
Nina goes in on Drew (Cameron Mathison) on how he manipulated Willow, so she did everything for him and the court viewed her as a “bad mother.” Willow is taken to thGeneral Hospital and admitted. Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) oversees her care, and it seems that Willow is physically fine, but something has happened to her emotionally. Liz says tells Drew and Nina, she has called for a psych evaluation for Willow.
Back at home, Michael feels badly on how things just ended with Willow, but Carly (Laura Wright) thinks it’s a wake up call for Willow if she ever wants to have any kind of relationship with her children. Next, Carly and Jason (Steve Burton) share how awful it felt to watch Willow break down in the court, but Jason says this is all on Drew. He shattered Willow and fractured any chance of a reconciliation for Michael’s family.
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Ric Lansing heads to the hospital and tells Elizabeth he feels terrible for losing the custody case and wishes he had gotten a better outcome from Willow. Liz grabs his hand to comfort him. With Lucky out of the picture, are we moving towards a Liz and Ric romance redux?
Outside Willow’s hospital room, Nina tells Drew to leave and that he is to blame for her daughter losing her kids. She implores Drew to walk away from Willow if he truly loves her.
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In the final moments of the episode, Willow wakes up from her hospital bed and hears the judge’s verdict in her mind and looks around, while Michael is seen explaining to Wiley that he and Amelia will now be living with him as he and Willow have divorced.
So, are you happy with the judge’s ruling? That Michael got full custody of his children? Do you think Drew will somehow manipulate Willow’s fragile state, do something to Michael, so he can get custody of Amelia and Wiley, since Willow signed a document giving him that right, if something should happen to her? Is Willow having a complete mental breakdown? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Kudos to Katelyn on one of her best episodes to date (up there when she found out that baby Jonah had died).
Please no DID storyline! We’ve seen that soap trope way too many times. Let this be the start of Willow discovering Drew’s dastardly doings.
Could be that they’re teeing up a DID storyline, which would suggest Erika Slezak reprising Viki Lord during her stint on GH. I’d rather see Willow become the Heather Webber of the 1980s — selfish and crazy.
Hopefully not. ReRon isn’t writing GH anymore (thank all that’s unholy) so they should avoid that old tired cliche storyline.
It’s bad enough he’s doing that over on Beyond The Gates. They haven’t explicitly called it that yet, but you have a crazy delusional woman who owns 666 wigs and has a different name for each wig, so what else could it be?
I agree. Katelyn CAN deliver when the scene calls for it. In turn, Nina’s reaction as a mother who knows the pain of being separated from her children was powerful. I loved her guttural maternal, protective, and fierce take down of Drew. Great soapy courtroom drama reminiscent of the good old days.
I think she might go bonkers and take Daisy.
I do hate to say… I did enjoy the moment the judge awarded Michael custody of the kids.
I hope Willow does recover from being In a state of shock and realizes just how much Drew has used her as his puppet.
Wondering if part the shock that was washing over her was the realization that she was following another puppeteer who cost her the custody of her children. Willow moved heaven and earth to keep Shiloh away from Wiley when she thought he was her baby Jonah. Think of the horror she’s going to feel when she realizes that she gave Drew, a Shiloh-like character, free reign to Wiley and Amelia.
and… still waiting for the other big revel that Drew was “sleeping” with her mother, and I believe, on the same day one time too.
Yes! Me too. The writers must be saving that for a later storyline though I think it needs to come out now.
Don’t apologize for enjoying the moment that we all had been waiting for… Michael getting his kids away from Drewfus and gullible Willow… I loved it!!! No apologies. At least Willow deserves and Emmy node for that courtroom performance… so there’s that!!!
Wow! I hope this is the start of Willow waking up to the fact that Drew is manipulating her. I suspect that she may overhear someone talking about Nina and Drew sleeping together and momentarily become unhinged before she stabs him to death. Wishful/not wishful thinking ~ I want a Who-Dun-It if they kill off Drew. I’d even settle for a Who-Tried-To-Do-It, if they have to keep Drew around.
Glad the kids are with Michael. I’d suspect they’re safer in his care than Willow’s and also think Michael will be far more fair in allowing Willow to see her kids than Willow would have been under Drew’s influence.
Willow deserved this! Now, let everything that Drew has done come to light, quickly not stretched out for the rest of the year.
Willow deserved this in spades!! How you gonna sign another man’s kids over to another man… Wait What!!!??? How dare she!!!… All of that was just crocodile tears to me… Hear it and Weep!!!
Bravo, Katelyn. You knocked it out of the park.
So sick of Drew and Willow !!!! Sidwell, Just another crime Lord. Looking forward to Britt’s return. Finally, love for Jason !!! What used to be “love in the afternoon”, is becoming sleeze and corruption in the afternoon !!
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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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