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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Valentin is Back in Port Charles; Is it to Kill Jack Brennan or to Stop Being a Fugitive?
GH’s Cliffhanger Friday brought with it the shocking final moment when Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) resurfaced in Port Charles, and not just anywhere in PC, but in the hallway of his nemesis Jack Brennan’s (Chris McKenna) hotel room where Brennan just hit the sheets with Carly Spencer (Laura Wright).
Earlier in the episode, Charlotte (his daughter with Lulu Spencer) was reunited with her brother Rocco (Finn Carr), and her grandmother Laura (Genie Francis) in touching scenes. While still missing her “Papa,” everyone is telling Charlotte being with her family and not on the run with Valentin, is the best situation for her. Lulu (Alexa Havins) also tells Charlotte (Scarlett Fernandez) it had to be lonely out there, just her and her “Papa,” so they need to make up for that.
Carly finally let her guard down and explained her hesitations in getting more romantically involved with Jack, but at the end of the day, she cannot fight her attraction to the guy, and after months of dancing around it (first, with actor Charles Mesure in the role and now Chris McKenna) they finally moved their relationship to the next level.

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Sonny (Maurice Benard) admitted to Kristina (Kate Mansi) he has a heart condition and needs surgery, which is one of the reasons he is letting Ava (Maura West) have joint custody of Avery, because he does not want to see his two daughters dragged through the mud in a court battle. With Kristina always wanting vengeance on Ava, what will she do with this intel on her dad?
Meanwhile, a trouble Portia (Brook Kerr), who’s medical career can be blown to smithereens by Drew Quartermaine (Cameron Mathison) talks with Ava who recommended Ric Lansing as a lawyer for her. Ava says Drew has many enemies, and it won’t be long before one of them takes care of him for her. Portia hopes someone does something soon!

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So, with Valentin now lurking around, where do you see the story going next? Will Valentin try to get a “word” with Jack Brennan to help him no longer have to be on the run for his crimes all relating back to the convoluted plot of the Pikeman Arms deal they were both involved in, or do you think Valentin will try to choke him out or attempt to kill him again as he did in Europe? Are you hoping that this means James Patrick Stuart is back on a more permanent basis on GH? Share your theories in the comment section. But first, check out the moment when Carly visits Jack and apologizes for her behavior and the two wind up closer than ever.
Hoping it’s a driveby and never to return again. We were finally rid of Valentin and his mistake of an offspring, and we did not need either deadweight back on an overpacked canvas.
I feel the same way. Can’t stand Valentin and his brat, who will cause lots of trouble, especially if Jack succeeds in knocking him off. I’m afraid Anna will get there in time to save his lousy ass.
My vote is for him to stop being a fugitive. There is plenty of good stories the writers could come up with all the characters in place now. I liked his romantic side we saw of him with Anna, so if not with her, someone else.
I agree he is talented actor and he and Anna made a great couple storylines are interesting when they write for these two
I agree 7
It makes zero sense that Val would go to all the trouble of arranging Charlotte’s plane ride home with Anna & Jason, only to show up in Port Charles again himself the same eternally damned day.
And just when we thought Carly was done with NuBrennan, eh not so much apparently. Of course that will change again when she finds out what he’s done to her kid. Or possibly two of her kids, since we still don’t know who bombed Sonny’s penthouse and BBQ’d poor Mikey.
Kristina needs her own story that doesn’t involve her obsessing over Ava. When did she become so cloying and domineering when it comes to her father and Avery? I detest this character so much that I find myself fast forwarding as soon as I see that face which is perpetually twisted into a mask of hate. And I used to like Kristina! As far as Portia is concerned, it makes zero sense that she’s keeping Drew’s blackmailing tactics secret when Curtis already knows she switched Heather’s test results.
As for Kristina, I’d rather see a trip to the back burner for a while as they focus on Molly. Maxie and Felicia need storylines as well to get out of the “talk to character” roles.
I love the actress who plays Molly. She has fleshed Molly out to be a kind, complex and interesting person. There’s real character development transpiring there that you don’t see with Kristina.
I totally agree with you Harry! Kristina needs a life, she’s not her brothers keeper, or in this case,father and sisters. i’d also like to F.F her right out another window!
Ha ha! If only we could do that, Violet. The other day Kristina tried to interfere with Ava and Sonny’s custody’s arrangement by insisting she take Avery to the ballet during Ava’s court ordered time. Seems she should be taking Scout, who recently lost her mother, Kristina’s sister, to the ballet. This just shows you that Kristina doesn’t give a damn about her nieces but just cares about sticking it to Ava. What an insidious little creep.
Right you are either give Christina a story that make sense or get rid of her her focus on Eva is getting boring
You need to write a solid storyline for Val. He needs to become a hero over Jenz and take back the Casadine home. Lots of good stuff to work with here. He needs to blackmail Brennan knowing about Joss turning into a WFB agent and continue to be a tender dad to Charlotte. Get Sonny healthy and develop a real storyline for Christina. . When you decide to announce Monica’s death, she needs to leave everything to Jason and he and Sasha need to fall in love and build a life. They are a good match and would be a nice storyline to follow. Drew needs to be compromised and caught by Michael and sent back to prison. Willow needs to mature into a strong business personality and become a little more like Tracy. Tracy is amazing..let her shine
I do wish when Valentin is a surprise in the episode (this is the 2nd time in recent weeks/months) that JPS’ face wouldn’t be shown in the opening credits. As a recurring actor, he’s only shown if on. And in 2 cases, it was supposed to be a surprise that was ruined by showing his face in the opening
Excellent point Jeff – I noticed that as well. I’m sure many viewers noticed that as well and were expecting him to turn up.
Hope this will be the end for Valentin Cassadine. He’s a despicable criminal. James Patrick Stuart is a fine actor who is doing his job very well. That character turns my stomach and I can see no redemption for his actions.
I love seeing Chris McKenna but I don’t see a positive future for Brennan and Carly once she learns about him recruiting Josslyn into the spy world.
Kristina needs to tone down her perpetual anger. Losing a child so horribly is devastating but it’s time for Kristina to try to accept what’s happened and make a life for herself. Bring back Blaze or get her a new love interest.
That filthy snake Drew need to get the axe. The sooner the better.
JPS is bringing some heat
I really want JPS back however I am not quite sure how they can redeem him enough that he can stay on the canvas – I hope they can find a way!!
Valentine better be back for an exiting story line
Love that Valentin is back but u hope they don’t completely make him bad. His redemption arc and relationship with Anna was top notch writing and gifted acting. Be nice to see him get off the hook and turn the tables and help solve some mysteries about the was pikeman and expose it
Who will die he or Brennan? Hoping for Brennan. Love JPS
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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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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Did Brook Lynn Deserve Chase Walking Out on Her?

The marriage of Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) and Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) may have come to an end by the conclusion of the Tuesday, September 8 episode of General Hospital.
In story, confronted by Trina (Tabyana Ali), and in front of a room full of Quartermaines, Brook Lynn copped to being the other driver involved in the crash that scarred Jordan’s (Tanisha Harper) face and ultimately sent Curtis (Donnell Turner) to prison.
Chase, who thinks at this point Brook Lynn was covering up her involvement by protecting someone else in the family is shocked to learn it’s Brook Lynn who actually was the driver. Brook Lynn explains she never saw any evidence of a crash when she ran into Jordan’s car, so she didn’t stop to check on anyone. Trina and Jordan are outraged as is Chase.

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CHASE PUTS BROOK LYNN ON BLAST
Soon, it comes out that Tracy (Jane Elliot) was involved in the cover-up, and tries to point out that Brook Lynn wasn’t responsible for causing the accident or Curtis punching Isaiah, but Trina says that Brook Lynn tore her family apart, and her father is in prison without the ability to see his newborn son. Trina storms out with Kai (Jen Austin Astrup).
Next, Chase goes on blast on Brook Lynn in front of her entire family. Chase starts to walk out the front door as Brook Lynn tries to stop him. At this point, Chase is all about being lied to, and he goes in on his wife, that they promised there would be no more secrets between them.
Brook Lynn digs a deeper hole for herself when she explained that she’d had a glass of wine before getting in the car to see Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina perform at Charlie’s. She admits to being terrified that she’d lose any chance of adopting baby Phoebe, if she called the police.
TO THE GATEHOUSE HE GOES
Chase is furious that Brook Lynn framed Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) for what she caused and did. With that, Chase leaves Brook Lynn in the dust and heads straight to the gatehouse door to see Willow!
Cut to: Brook Lynn devastated on the staircase of the Q mansion and her dad, Ned Ashton (Wally Kurth) sitting with his daughter to try to comfort her when she decrees her marriage is over.
Now in the pick-up, take a look at the General Hospital teaser video for today’s Wednesday, September 9, episode below.
So, what did you think of how Brook Lynn’s life just blew up in front of her? Does she deserve to have Chase walk out on her for what she did? Do you want Brook Lynn and Chase to work things out, or are you betting by the end of this week Chase and Willow will have hit the sheets? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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