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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Tracy Speaks at Monica’s Memorial, Jason Says a Final Goodbye, and Erika Slezak Makes Her Debut
In a beautiful, heart-breaking and emotional episode of General Hospital, the cast, the writers and producers did right to their legacy star, the late Leslie Charleson and the beloved character she played for 47 years, Dr. Monica Quartermaine.
We are sure fans of the soap opera were in puddles of tears several times throughout the memorable and poignant, Friday, September 26 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. As the story picked-up, a wheelchair bound Drew (Cameron Mathison) showed up at the memorial service for his mother, only to be quickly wheeled out of the church and into the foyer by Tracy (Jane Elliot). She told him he’s not wanted here.
Now, up on her feet, and previously dreading to speak at Monica’s funeral, she finally was able to bring herself to do it. Tracy began with, “Okay, I’m going to try. Because I know if I don’t, I’m going to regret it.” Choking back tears and preparing herself, Tracy shared, “Monica means that much to me.” She then spoke on their complicated history and how she thought her brother, Alan married beneath him with Monica.
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Tracy recalled that, “Monica gave as good as she got. And somewhere between, during, or because of our epic battles, I grew to respect her. In fact, that respect grew to love. My brother made her my sister-in-law, but she became my sister.” Then, in one of the more heart-tugging moments of the memorial, Tracy in tears says, “So, my sister, looks like I’m the last one standing. But don’t you worry: That house is yours. Alan gave it to you, an as long as I’m alive, I promise you, it will stay that way.”
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Now back at the hospital, Martin (Michael E. Knight) is surprised to see Drew back so soon from the funeral, as he spews how he’d been publicly shunned and it made it clear that he wasn’t considered a true member of the family and never would be. Drew confessed he is pinning his shooting on Michael, but admitted to Martin, “I don’t remember a damn thing. But the police don’t have to know that.” Drew vowed to make Michael (Rory Gibson) pay for everything he’d taken from him. Martin asked him to reconsider because Tracy is the one is anger should be directed at, but Drew intimated that Tracy will get what’s coming to her as well!
With the service over, everyone is arriving at the Quartermaines’ for the reception, and as mourning after a funeral goes, this felt real-to-life, with Olivia (Lisa LoCicero) baking in the kitchen to keep her mind off her pain of losing Monica, her son, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) helping her serve the food, Dante and Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) estranged son, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) showing up to pay his respects, Ned (Wally Kurth) being emotional and bringing levity to the situation throughout and more.
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Out on the patio, Jason (Steve Burton ) is by himself taking the death of his mother very hard, and the regret he feels for all the years he distanced himself from the family. Lulu (Alexa Havins) comes to comfort him and tells him Monica knew how much you loved her. Laura (Genie Francis) shows up and is in tears over Monica’s death as Lulu consoles her mother as she cries she will miss her dear friend.
Inside the house, Gio speaks to Tracy, He says being at the memorial gave him a renewed perspective on his situation seeing how the Q family banded together. He feels very proud to be part of the family and as Monica’s great-grandson. This brings tears to Tracy’s eyes. As the family is gathered in the Quartermaine living room toasting to Monica, Jason is feeling isolated. Outside in the foyer, a grief-stricken Tracy takes a moment to sit and look at Monica’s photos and all the Quartermaines that have left her. Suddenly, she walks out of the house.
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Next, Jason walks out of the living room and starts to walk up the staircase to Monica’s room. He stops in his tracks to toast to his mother, and to tell her how much he loves her. We cut to the montage of Leslie Charleson as Monica through the years that reminded of all of: Alan and Monica’s stormy marriage, her enduring relationship with Jason, her daughter, Emily (Amber Tamblyn), the iconic breast cancer storyline, in which Charleson received a Daytime Emmy nominations for, and more.
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As the montage came to an end, the scene took us to General Hospital and the memorial wall, where Laura, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), Portia (Brook Kerr), Felicia (Kristina Wagner) are together as Monica has now joined the other deceased doctors and nurses with her photo now placed alongside the others, as Elizabeth hugs Laura who is overcome with sadness.
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In the cliffhanger, Tracy arrives at the Quartermaine crypt and sees the door is cracked open, She sees someone standing there and asks, “Who are you? And what are you doing here?” The woman turns around revealing the one and only Erika Slezak who responds, “Someone who has been waiting to meet you for a long time.” We fade to black.
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However, in the closing credits, Slezak was in the cast list with the character name “Veronica Bard.” Longtime GH fans know that Monica’s name was Monica Bard Quartermaine. Just if Erika will prove to be playing Monica’s sister as expected, won’t be confirmed on-screen till next week!
So, do you think GH delivered a proper goodbye and tribute to Leslie Charleson and Monica Quartermaine ? We reached for the hankies several times over. Did you? Share your reactions via the comment section below and check out the beginning of the episode below, one more time.
Everything was lovely and moving! But I have a question for regular viewers: I don’t understand why Jason has been front and center throughout the storyline of Monica’s death, notwithstanding the good acting performance from Steve Burton. It’s my recollection that, for most of the time, Jason completely rejected the Quartermaines, including Monica. Am I wrong?
Hi James
For the first 15 years after the accident, Jason did indeed clash with the Qs. But as he matured, and eventually had children, that relationship softened slowly. He seemed to truly regret not seeing Alan while he was dying. Monica initially blamed him for Emily’s death until it came out that it was not mob related.
It was Sam who encouraged Jason to have more contact with the Qs. Danny’s middle name is Edward, which Jason was okay with. Initially, Jason was thought not to be Danny’s biological father. It was Monica telling him how she loved him despite not being her biological son that he stepped up for Sam.
Jason was presumed dead the first time when Edward passed. AJ had returned from the dead and died for the final time all while Jason was “dead”.
When everyone (including Drew) assumed Drew was Jason, the relationship with the remaining Qs mended with “Jason” donating money to save the hospital. When the real Jason returned, Monica knew fairly quickly that he was the son that she raised. He and Billy Miller’s Drew really didn’t interact that much after Sam left Drew to return to Jason.
LC had a few scenes with Cameron Matheson’s Drew when he came on board but was no longer able to appear after Jason’s latest return from the dead.
When Sam died last year, it was her wish to keep her kids together. At that point, Dante and Jason both moved into the mansion (Drew was already living there) to keep the kids together despite CM’s Drew and Jason dislike for each other. Jason and Tracy have shared some thoughtful scenes this year since he moved back into the house Alan gave Monica.
Hello Steve:
Thank you for your reply and detailed explanation of the storylines and giving context to my concerns. Not being a regular viewer, I was unfamiliar with most of these details. Again, I am amazed at your recall and knowledge of these storylines. Take care, Friend!
He’s Monica’s only living child and he made mistakes in the past, but haven’t we all.
Thank you for your reply, Michael. Good point!
The last week of GH has been awesome! Great tributes to Dr. Monica Quartermaine, a beloved character!
Sonny and Carly not at Monica’s funeral? Thank you, Soap Gods!
Amen to that!
WHERE IS CARLY? SHE SHOULD BE FRONT AND CENTER!!! WITHOUT CARLY, THERE IS NO GH. SUNNY TOO!! The other characters are planets who orbit around Carly and Sunny( as in SUN- get it?). The show has been so weak without Sunny and Carly dominating the stories. And both of em should have been front and center at Monica’s funeral. SO DISAPPOINTED!!
At the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards, real-life couples, family members, fictional soap couples, or a pose with your co-star, dazzled the paparazzi who flashed their cameras to capture the moment.
Let’s take a look at the duos everyone was buzzing about before, during, and after the 2026 Daytime Emmys, which celebrated the achievements in daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, culinary and legal/courtroom programs and more.
Check out some of the beautiful duos from General Hospital, Days of our Lives, Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless.
Starting with as pictured above: GH’s Steve Burton (Jason) and wife Michelle Lundstrom, Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Genie Francis (Laura, GH) with her longtime love and husband, Jonathan Frakes, Supporting Actress nominee, Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn, General Hospital) and her husband. producer and actor. Ryan Lynn and this year’s winner for Outstanding Lead Actor Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B) with his lady love Elle Anderson.
Now below, take a look at some other snaps of dashing duos 2026!
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The Young and the Restless icon Eric Braeden (Victor Newman), a Lead Actor nominee, took to the carpet with his granddaughter Tatiana Gudegast.
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The young stars of The Bold and the Beautiful took to the red carpet – Sydney Bullock (Dylan) and Brayan Nicoletti (R. J. Forrester). Will Dylan and R.J. conspire to keep Will (Crew Morrow) and Electra (Laneya Grace) apart forever … or is that already a fait accompli?
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s on-screen marrieds, Carter and Daphne, played by two-time Daytime Emmy nominee, Lawrence Saint-Victor and Murielle Hilaire, glitzed and glammed it up for the Emmy red carpet.
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Beyond the Gates’ creator, head writer and executive producer, Michele Val Jean, alongside dear friend and cast member, Jon Lindstrom (Joey Armstong) struck a pose!
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Don Diamont (Bill Spencer) with wife and longtime love, Cindy Ambuehl on-hand to root his TV son, Scott Clifton on to his way to his fourth Emmy gold.
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Passions favorite Juliet Mills (ex-Tabitha Lennox) made an appearance during the Daytime Emmy ceremonies, and hit the red carpet with her husband, former The Colbys star Maxwell Caufield (ex-Miles Colby).
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General Hospital co-stars, Sawandi Wilson (Isaiah) and Tanisha Harper (Jordan) lit up the red carpet in red velvet and deep lime green!
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Days of our Lives baddies unite! AlexAnn Hopkins (Joy Wesley) and Dan Feuerriegel (EJ DiMera) had a moment to be all smiles on the Emmys red carpet; before going their separate ways and wreaking havoc on the lives of the residents of Salem.
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Beyond the Gates Supporting Actor nominee, Timon Kyle Durrett (Bill Hamilton) posed on the carpet alongside Dr. LaKeesha Legree.
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Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark), hanging out with his wife, Cari Stahler after winning the gold for his work on The Young and the Restless.
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Finally, Steve Burton had a beautiful family affair on the red carpet, when he attended the Emmys with his wife, Michelle Lundstrom, who brought her two daughters, and Steve brought his daughter, Makenna.
So, which duo do you think topped your favorite looks for a real-life couple or co-star snap on the red carpet at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Brennan’s Body is Found, Heather Makes Her Reentry into Port Charles
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, after Heather Webber (Alley Mills) stunned Trina (Tabyana Ali) at the Cat’s Eye Lounge, she wastes no time with her newborn wealth and letting everyone in Port Charles know she’s back in town, plus Jude Jacks (Wil Traval) continues to plot to get baby Phoebe away from the Quartermaines, and after Carly (Laura Wright) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) went snooping, Brennan’s body is finally found!
Airing November 2-6, the latest GH spoilers video shows, Heather running into Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) at Bobbie’s and then rushing into the arms of Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst), expressing, “It’s so good to see you!” This moment also stuns head nurse Webber who looks completely befuddled.
Then, WSB agent Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) voice is heard saying, “Jude Jacks …he’s a threat!” Next, Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) attempts to stop Jude from getting any closer to Josslyn while at the Brown Dog Bar. However, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), who spent the night and hooked up with the mysterious Jude, sees the whole thing go down.
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GIVE ME A HAND
Next, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) is seen admitting, “Phoebe is in danger,” as quick cuts emerge between Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Jude in a stare down. Will these two become the next mortal enemies trying to exist together in Port Charles?
Finally, detective Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) is on the scene and is searching through the nature preserve for the body of Jack Brennan. Ava’s (Maura West) voice is heard telling someone, “The police found Brennan’s body.”
How will she and Drew (Cameron Mathison) play their game of cover-up, since they were the person’s responsible for burying him there in the first place, while viewers still don’t know who the real culprit is, or how exactly Jack wound up dead floating in the Metro Court pool.
SPOILERS
Now below, take a look at the official GH spoilers for the action this week.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
Jason and Danny mark the anniversary of Sam’s death. Trina is stunned by Heather Webber’s announcement. Britt seeks out Jude. Brook Lynn and Chase strategize. Josslyn is shaken.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Carly is in the hot seat. Ava dodges Alexis’ questions. Portia is livid. Sonny learns about Jude. Anna encounters Heather Webber.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Jordan faces a setback. Willow ticks off Tristan. Monet has encouraging news for Curtis. Brook Lynn opens up to Sonny. Lucas makes a discovery.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Tracy places her trust in Jason. Sonny tries to tempt Jude. Emma and Gio are suspicious. Alexis pushes back. Serena makes a risky offer.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Drew’s celebration may be premature. Jason gets an earful from Alexis. Dante makes a pitch to Carly. Josslyn’s discovery leaves her fuming. Lulu asks Elizabeth for a favor.
Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Nothing Stays Buried” below.
Now weigh-in, who do you think is the responsible party for the death of Jack Brennan and who will be the next person taken by the WSB to Steinmauer or the PCPD? What is Heather’s plan now that she came back to Port Charles? Is she just a red-herring as Trina’s stalker, or is she helping someone stalk the gal? Will Sonny and Jude go to war? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section.
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‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Heartfelt Speech He Had Planned If He Had Won Lead Actor at the Daytime Emmys
Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) gave his own Daytime Emmy post-script on the latest episode of the That’s Awesome podcast that dropped on Sunday, November 1st.
The two-time Daytime Emmy winner and eleven-time nominee had the opportunity to express to the viewers and co-host, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli, General Hospital) how when he hit the red carpet and went into daytime’s biggest night it was important for him to honor the people who helped shaped his journey as an actor and on General Hospital.
As it turned out, Burton lost his bid for his first Lead Actor Emmy when Scott Clifton’s name was called for his performance as Liam Spencer on The Bold and the Beautiful, making it a fourth Emmy win for Clifton, who stated his career as Dillon Quartermaine on GH.
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LESLIE CHARLESON AND JANE ELLIOT DESERVE THE CREDIT SAYS GH STAR
Before getting into sharing how he would have framed his speech, if he had gotten the opportunity, Steve said he felt deeply about how this nomination is all about the memory of his late co-star, friend, and on-screen mother, Leslie Charleson (Monica Quartermaine).
“A lot of my material was around Leslie Charleson, and her passing, And you know, if I were to win, part of being in the speech was going to be able to give her the love and credit she deserves, and Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine).”
Speaking about Jane, Burton said, “Jane is so inspiring. I love her, and I love working with her, and when you see someone work like this, I hold them in such high regard and have respect for her that I wanted to give her the credit.”
IF YOUR NAME WAS CALLED ….
As Anderson delved a bit more deeply into who Steve would like to have thanked the moment he would have hit the podium, Burton revealed, “The first thing is always glory to God for me. I wouldn’t be anywhere or have all the great things I have in my life if it wasn’t for his grace, to be honest, especially with everything I’ve been through. It’s just been incredible for me.”
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Burton added, “I was going to thank the usual people, cast, crew and writers, directors, producers for for all of their hard work obviously. Frank Valentini (executive producer, General Hospital) for everything that he does, not just for me, but for so many people. It’s really incredible.”
Obviously, Michelle (Lundstrom), to have an amazing wife, an amazing partner in life is a game-changer, and I’ll cry about it. Then, to have my girls there was super cool,” an emotional Burton expressed.
Next, Steve revealed he intended to thank two of his co-stars, “Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) for being a big part of my life as a mentor of mine. I definitely wouldn’t be holding an Emmy if I didn’t cross paths with that guy. I just don’t believe it. I think people come into your life for a reason, and he came into my life to make me the actor I am today.”
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Steve then wanted to thank another longtime scene partner, Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos). Burton said I wanted to thank, “Laura Wright just for being an incredible scene partner all the time, always showing up, always professional, always willing to work, always willing to make things work, always, always.”
IT STARTED WITH THE CASTING DIRECTOR
Genera Hospital casting director, Mark Teschner who picked up another Emmy this past weekend for Outstanding Casting, was another name on Steve’s “thank you’s” sharing, “Mark Teschner believed I had a chance, and that’s all you need sometimes.”
Steve said he intended to end his speech thanking all the fans of daytime soaps, expressing, “Last, but never least, the fans, because we would not be doing what we do if it was not for our fan base; we know that more than anybody. Not just fans that follow General Hospital, but fans of daytime.” The GH star concluded with, “We are part of your family, and you’re a part of our family, which is super cool.”
You can watch Steve share his experience at the Daytime Emmys in the latest episode of That’s Awesome with Steve Burton and Bradford Anderson below.
Now let us know, what do you think of Steve’s speech and who he would have thanked? It would have been a very emotional moment indeed for him, and his enduring fans. Drop your thoughts in the comment section.
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