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GENERAL HOSPITAL: The “Returns” of Cyrus, Esme, and the Arrival of Valentin
A trio of familiar faces made the Friday, December 5 episode of General Hospital a memorable one; some in a nightmare, and someone actually alive who have been on the run.
In story, Laura (Genie Francis) has a nightmare while sleeping on the couch that her dead brother, Cyrus (Jeff Kober) shows up at her door with the murder weapon, the gun, that killed Professor Dalton. Cyrus tells his sister to take responsibility for her actions before it’s too late. A bewildered Laura is stunned to see and hear from her brother.
Just then, the very dead Esme Prince (Avery Pohl) joins the nightmare when she comes down the staircase. She lays into Laura for her lies and not taking care of her son, Ace, because of what she did to Dalton. Laura wakes up just as Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) comes home, and she informs her husband of the visit she received earlier from Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and his blackmail attempt.

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LIFE IS BUT A DREAM, ERR NIGHTMARE
Laura tells Kevin that Sidwell has a photograph and implicating evidence of her and Sonny (Maurice Benard) looking into the trunk of her car with a dead Dalton in blood stuffed in it. She explains that Cyrus and Esme showed up in her nightmare, which concerns Kevin (and we all know about Laura’s past mental stability).
Kevin says if she were to come forward, she’d have to think about Ace and what would happen to him. Laura also worries what will happen and be the fate of Sonny, for surely, Sidwell is going to go after him too. Just then, Sidwell has shown up at Sonny’s and shows his adversary the photographic evidence he has. Sidwell tells Sonny that he wants the piers and the mobster’s full cooperation.
Sidwell also threatens Sonny that if anything were to happen to him, or his son, Marco, the gun which has Laura’s DNA all over it will be sent to the police along with the photos. Sidwell is certain Sonny will protect his friend Laura at all costs. After Sidwell exits, Laura calls Sonny and he promises her they will figure out what to do next.
SPIES
Meanwhile after Brennan (Chris McKenna) spends an uneasy Thanksgiving with Carly (Laura Wright), he heads back to the WSB headquarters and summons Josslyn (Eden McCoy). They have a terse conversation where Brennan is upset with her for her relationship with Vaughan; while Josslyn brings up his relationship with her mother. When Jack also brings up her loyalty, Josslyn says she joined the WSB to do good and not put innocent people like Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) in danger. Brennan says Sidwell needs to be stopped and that the WSB wants his technology. When Josslyn questions why would the WSB need it or how they plan to use it, Brennan clams up. Next, he gets an upsetting call.

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Cut to: Carly hears an intruder at her house and goes to get a fire poker and when she turns around a scuffed up Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) is standing in front of her, clearly having escaped from Steinmauer maximum security prison. Is this the beginning of the end for Jack Brennan? Will Valentin and Carly step up their plan to bring the g
A HELPING HAND
Finally, a drunk Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) is taken back to her room at Bobbie’s by Jason (Steve Burton). She is crying and flailing and falling apart, and kicking Jason out of her room so she can take her medication via injection. But, she is too drunk to do it herself, and all of the syringes and vials go all over the floor. Crying, Jason helps Britt to the bed, and he prepares and injects her with the medication to control her Huntington’s disease. Next, he tucks Britt into bed and she passes out. So, Jason decides to stay the night in a chair to keep watch on her.
So, did you enjoy seeing Avery Pohl, and Jeff Kober back on your screens as Esme and Cyrus, even though they were in Laura’s nightmare? Would you like GH to write that Esme is actually alive and well and never drowned at sea, to challenge Laura for custody of Ace, if Laura were to wind up behind bars for “killing” Sidwell?
What did you think of the return of James Patrick Stuart as Valentin? Do you hope Valentin will now stay in Port Charles and help Carly take down Jack once and for all? And, what did you think of the Britt and Jason scenes? Clearly, Jason cares deeply for her, but will she ever let him in her heart, or is it that she just can’t bare the thought of losing him, if something were to happen to her? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
Although I don’t like the character Esme, I think the actress who played her Avery Pohl did a very good job! I would like to see her back to cause more havoc on the show, also would like Spencer to be alive! I think the soap was a lot more interesting when these characters were on, bring back the conflicts between Trina,Esme and Spencer!!!
Only if Esme could get rid of Drew FOR GOOD.
The writers would have to show a good reason why esme would want to hurt drew?
Agree
Yes Esme should come back
Not for long unless there is a good story for her.
No more Esme or Cyrus!
These writers need to give it up and stop bringing the dead back to life. Next it will be Professor Dalton. Come on‼️
I could write better storylines.
They were in Laura’s dream for one episode – not brought back to life.
The character esme is an decent actress but I don’t think I want her to come back
Kudos to the GH team for keeping the appearances of Kober and Pohl from leaking out. Esme’s appearance was particularly surprising
I knew about Kober but totally surprised by Pohl
No cant stand either one of them. When will spencer join
returning cast members
Better question is when will Dex? I miss him. Joss misses him.
Jesus Christ get over it already.
Never!
I guess therapy doesn’t work for everyone.
If you’re referring to me, the only thing that will work is if they bring Dex back. All I want for Christmas is to have Dex back! To have Dex back! To have Dex back!
Looks like you’ll be getting coal in your stocking again this year.
She or he needs it desperately.
Stop using God’s name in vein
Stop using Dex’s name in vain!
It would have been nice if spencer comes back there is no chemistry between kai and trina
Well, good! This must mean Anna will be coming back soon to work with Valentine. She is needed!
Loved seeing them
All back, and kudos for keeping it under wraps. Soaps are so much more enjoyable when the big reveals and surprises go off as planned.
Wouldn’t mind seeing Esme and Cyrus back full time. Miss em both.
Agree
Let exime stay dead
She’s not dead. Trust me, I would know!
Cyrus is here, of course. Problem is, he’s so delusional he actually thinks he made it to Heaven, and it’s just an unusually warm summer. And all the angels wear red for some reason.
I am disappointed that Laura is falling apart about finding doltons body in her car come on remember how Laura and Luke use to avoid people who use to want them dead in thosedays they always have a bag pack because they were always on the run sorry about those errors.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason and Britt Reach an Impasse; Is This the End of Their Relationship?

On the Friday, September 11 episode of General Hospital, Jason (Steve Burton) and Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) relationship becomes strained to potentially the point of no return.
Things take a turn when an unglued Britt having been traumatized by almost being killed by Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) asks Jason to back her up with the PCPD when she reports Anna for attempted murder.
However, Jason told Britt, he can’t. Jason shares that he does not believe Anna would have gone through with shooting her. Therefore, Britt was not in any real imminent danger. Britt is flabbergasted and hurt that Jason is refusing to tell the police what he actually witnessed for himself on Mount Emerson.

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BRITT WANTS BACK UP FROM JASON
Jason counters that he can’t believe that Britt would want Anna punished. or sent to prison, or a mental facility after the trauma she endured while being locked up and mentally tortured while at Wyndemere.
He asks Britt, “How could you even say that you want her locked up or prosecuted for what she did when you knew she was being held prisoner and you did nothing to save her?” Britt is stunned by Jason’s response.
Coming up, official General Hospital spoilers share that on the upcoming Monday, September 14 episode, Jason confides in Carly (Laura Wright), while Britt is stung. In the video preview that aired at the end of the Friday, September 11 episode for this coming Monday, Britt says to Jason, “You don’t believe me. Do you?”
General Hospital head scribes, Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte previously teased in their fall preview of the soap, “Britt and Jason have come a long way and fought a lot of enemies to be together. But the most stubborn obstacle to their happiness isn’t without, it’s within. Decisions Britt made to stay alive while under Cullum’s thumb will come back to haunt her and may prove too difficult for this unlikely couple to survive.”
So, what do you think will happen? Will Jason and Britt break-up over Britt’s lies and Jason’s unwillingness to report Anna’s crime against her? Do you want Jason and Britt to go their separate ways? If they do, will Britt become romantically involved with Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) ? If so, who do you pair Jason with? Anyone? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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Kearran Giovanni Debuts on ‘General Hospital’ as Anna Devane’s New Therapist

If Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes) new therapist on General Hospital looks familiar to you, it’s because actress Kearran Giovanni, who plays Dr. Nichols, previously played a doctor on One Life to Live!.
Viewers tuning-in to the Thursday, September 10 episode of GH got their first look at Dr. Nichols who has been brought in to help Anna recover from her PTSD and trauma following the reveal that she has been suffering from a break in reality since before being put in mental health facility in France, after being gaslighted by Cullum and company earlier in the year.
One Life to Live fans will recall that Kearran Giovanni played Dr. Vivian Wright in 2009, and it was then she first worked with current General Hospital EP, Frank Valentini, who at the time was at the helm in Llanview.

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WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU SEEN KEARRAN GIOVANNI?
Giovanni appeared on OLTL in the recurring role through 2012 and in the final ABC episode of the beloved series was the the ob/gyn who delivered Destiny Evans (Shenell Edmonds) and Matthew Buchanan’s (Eddie Alderson) baby into the world, whom they named Drew Buchanan II after Bo Buchanan’s (Robert S, Woods) late son. In addition, Vivian has been dating Shaun Evans (Sean Ringgold).
In addition to One Life to Love, Giovanni has very impressive credits having appeared in numerous TV series and motion pictures including starring in the TNT drama Major Crimes from 2012-18, ABC’s Designated Survivor 2017-19, the CW’s Black Lightning from 2019-20. Most recently, Giovanni appeared on the Fox series, The Resident and has a recurring role on the CW’s crime series, Walker from 202-2024.
HEALING ANNA
On today’s General Hospital, after Anna’s harrowing meltdown where she almost shot and killed Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) after seeing visions of “Peter August” (Wes Ramsey), Jason (Steve Burton) saved the day and talked Anna down from committing murder. Now, Dr. Nichols was introduced as a valuable staff member at the hospital. Although, this marked the first time in the history of the show we have heard of her character.
So, do you remember seeing Kearran Giovanni on One Life to Live? Happy to see that Anna may have a qualified therapist in charge of her healing, unless the doctor turns out to be not on the up and up? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna Breaks Down in Front of Jason and Britt After Shots Are Fired

The Wednesday, September 9 episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Finola Hughes and Steve Burton, as Anna holds Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) at gunpoint on Mount Emerson.
Anna is not in her right mind as hallucinations of Peter (Wes Ramsey) overtake her, egging her on to shoot and kill Britt. Jason begs Anna to put down the gun, but it’s clear Anna is speaking to someone who is not there, but in a direction that is just past Britt.
Suddenly, Anna screams at Britt, “You’re just like your father!” Anna also tells Britt that she knew Britt was aware that she was locked up on Spoon Island and did nothing to save her. Britt turns to Jason and tells him she had no idea Anna was on the Island, “until Cullum showed up in Port Charles.” That declaration gave Jason pause.

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“PETER” TAKES A BULLET
Next, Anna is overcome with angst, filled with tears and screams out, “I won’t let you beat me!” She fires the gun where the imaginary Peter was standing, as Britt screams and Jason dove to cover her. Now completely shaken, Jason took the weapon from Anna and ordered Britt to leave the scene as Anna collapsed in Jason’s arms.
Jason was so concerned for Anna. She reveals she’s been seeing visions of Peter August since France. Jason shared his theory with Anna that she was manifesting her worst fears about Faison. However he knows deep down Anna would never have shot Britt. Jason promises to come back and clean up the area, but would take Anna home first.

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ANNA ADMITS TO EMMA SHE TRIED TO KILL BRITT
At Anna’s, Jason brings her in the front door as Emma is there. Jason tells Emma (Braedyn Bruner) he would like to return and spend the night. A confused and worried Emma get the full story from her grandmother.
Anna explains she tried to kill Britt and she is not as well as she was pretending to be in France. Cut to: Jason cleaning up the site of Anna’s plot against Britt on Mount Emerson. He moves over and finds bullet casings on the ground and examines one of them.
The story climax also signaled the end of the run for Wes Ramsey, who has been showing up on episodes over the last several months as Anna’s dark side conscience. Now that Anna was able to break the psychological hold visions of “Peter” had on her, it ends this latest return of Ramsey’s.
So, what did you think about the scenes between Anna and Jason? Do you think Jason and Britt’s relationship will come to an end now that seemingly Britt revealed she knew Anna was held captive after Cullum came to town? Glad to know Anna won’t be haunted by visions of Peter August anymore? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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