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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Valentin is Back in Port Charles; Is it to Kill Jack Brennan or to Stop Being a Fugitive?

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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.

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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.

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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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‘General Hospital’s’ Tanisha Harper on the Future of a Jordan Ashford and Michael Corinthos Pairing

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It’s been clear for awhile now that General Hospital has been pushing Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) more into the orbit of Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson), leading to speculation that the two will become more than just business associates and friends.

Well, now, Tanisha Harper has confirmed that the long-running ABC soap opera is testing the waters for a Jordan/Michael romance in her discussion with Soap Opera Digest.

The two characters share something in common, in that, they both have suffered severe burns and disfigurement, and they share a common bond working for Aurora Media.

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CHEMISTRY TEST

Harper explained, “At first, they were kind of just sprinkling it in; we were starting to do some scenes together here and there. But, I think the writers and Frank Valentini (EP, GH) liked it, and we’ve progressed with that.”

This poses a bit of dilemma for Jordan, who’s boyfriend Curtis Ashford had been sent to Pentonville for assaulting Dr. Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson), but who just wound up on the receiving end of a prison beat down and landed at the hospital.

All things being equal, Tanisha shared that Michael is fast becoming, “the one person who understands what she’s going through on a deeper level. That makes for a strong connection, and I think the fans are starting to see that connection, too.”

As to if things will escalate and get hot and steamy from herem like any great forbidden love story, Tanisha shared, “That seems to be where we’re headed. In true soap fashion!”

Harper also noted about the future of Jordan and Michael, “We’ll see what the writers have in store for us, but I do think that this could be something really interesting. It’ll make some people mad, and some people will be here for it!”

So, are you down for a Jordan and Michael romance? Let us know via the comment section below.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Tabyana Ali Weighs In on Who She Thinks is Trina’s Stalker (Exclusive)

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On General Hospital, as Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) has launched a music career alongside Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza), it was recently revealed that she actually has what seems like an “obsessed” stalker! How do we know? Well, there is a collage of the young woman that said person is continuing to add more photos to as the weeks and months roll on.

There have been several obvious suspects in the way GH has presented the characters. Chief among them music executive, Simon Craft (Grady Eldridge) who continually has made statements and has been shooting daggers at anyone getting in the way of his prized recording artist.

At the same time the stalking started, Kai’s friend and former college football teammate, Quinn (Jequan Jackson) showed back up who previously had a falling out with Trina. Might he be playing nice, but wants revenge on Trina?

Simon, Trina and Gio

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KEPT IN THE DARK

Fast-forward and now General Hospital fans learned that two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Alley Mills is on her way back to the show as Heather Webber, who previously was known as”The Hook” killer at one point, and is the biological mother of Trina’s sworn enemy, Esme Prince (last played by Avery Pohl).

Esme perished went she went overboard with Trina’s boyfriend, Spencer Cassadine (last played by Nicholas Alexander Chavez) a few years ago into the steely waters below. Could Esme be the one obsessing over Trina, or could it be someone else completely?

In a brand new video interview out on Tuesday, September 29, Tabyana Ali visited You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel and weighed-in on who she thinks could be the culprit! However, Tabyana shared she actually has no idea who it actually will turn out to be.

“The crazy thing is that everybody knows who it is except for me! They’re keeping that secret from me,” revealed Ali. “They want me to be as oblivious as Trina.”

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THOSE WHO WENT OVERBOARD AND PRESUMED DEAD

After looking over the potential suspects and with all the theories that have floated about, Tabyana had her top picks! “I would love for it to be Spencer. I would love for it to be Esme. Mostly because I also just want my friends back on set, too. I would love to just see them and hang out with them. I think it definitely could be one of those two,” speculated Ali.

“I think everybody thought it could have been Quinn, or could have been Simon. I think we were all pointing in that direction for a minute, but I thinks that’s too easy”, declares Tabyana. “I think they’re just trying to throw me off, and trying to make it seem like it’s one of them. Now, nobody told me one way or the other about them.”

As soaps go, it’s usually not the first string of suspects who turn out to be the actual person behind the stalking. Tabyana agreed, “If you just know writing in general, if you just know TV in general, if you know soaps in general, you know that’s a game. You know, they set up, set up, set up, and then they really show the reveal. So. I was like, ‘This is just the setup to the reveal, right?'”

As for it being Spencer, it may not because his motives are bad. Ali shared, “It could be Spencer trying to fight his way back to Trina, or Heather trying to get revenge for her dead daughter Esme, or Esme herself. Those are all good ones, I was also playing around with what if it’s Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober)? That would be kind of fun. Don’t know what his motive would be. I know he passed away. He’s dead because of Joss (Eden McCoy), but it’s like everybody comes back alive on soaps, so…”

Trina and Kai

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FROM KAI WITH LOVE

Some fans theorized it could be Trina’s boyfriend, Kai Taylor (Jens Austin Astrup) or one another option being that the real stalker takes him out. “I think that’s kind of happened to all of Trina’s boyfriends,” lamented Tabyana. “They’ve all kind of gone that way. So, hopefully it doesn’t happen that way. Would it be easier if Kai was the stalker? Okay, yeah, maybe. He’d go to jail for a couple months or whatever. Come on out and then what? He would had to have had a brain-eating amoeba that made him do it. Who knows?” (Laughs)

In the end, are Trina and Kai truly in love? Ali shared her viewpoint and gave a tease, “I think they have love for one another, but to love someone it does take gradual time. I think it’s getting to that point. I think with this music situation as well, it is really proving to Trina that Kai is willing to be there with her every step of the way.”

She continued, “He is supporting her 10 toes down, making sure that she has everything that she needs, to going to every live show. I think this portion of their lives will definitely guide them somewhere else. I think, an ‘I love you,’ might come just around the corner.”

You can check out the full conversation with Tabyana now on the Michael Fairman Channel below.

Then weigh-in, after hearing Tabyana’s thoughts on the matter, who do you think will be proven to be Trina’s stalker? Let us know via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Lulu Tells Charlotte Everything That Could Have Happened to Her With Drew

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The Monday, September 28 episode featured emotional scenes for Lulu (Alexa Havins), Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) and Charlotte that set the stage for the previously reported exit of Bluesy Burke.

In story, Lulu and Valentin inform Charlotte they are sending her away to boarding school in Maine. The reason: she needs more structure, and more than her parents can give her. Charlotte’s recent actions to try to set up Drew (Cameron Mathison) to make it look like he was making advances to a teenage girl was the last straw for the teenager.

Charlotte, at first, was angered and begging her parents to not make her leave Port Charles. Valentin exits to give Lulu time alone to talk to their daughter.

Charlotte and Danny

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MOTHER HAS SOME THINGS TO SAY

Now alone, Lulu tries to open her daughter’s eyes as to what could have happened to her if she went through with her plot to videotape Drew with her in his car! Charlotte explains her plan and how she had everything under control, but Lulu asks her what if Drew took advantage of her or hurt her? What if things went terribly wrong? She questions Charlotte, if she even thought about that?

Lulu tried to make Charlotte see that Drew could have sexually assaulted her. Eventually, Charlotte agrees to go to boarding school, as Lulu and Charlotte share a tear-filled goodbye. However, before she leaves town, Charlotte asks her mother to let her say goodbye to Danny (Asher Antonyzyn).

VALENTIN OPENS UP TO ANNA

Meanwhile, Valentin has gone to the Metro Court Gardens and runs into Anna (Finola Hughes). Valentin is distraught sharing he feels like a failure as a father and because of his choices what has become of his daughter. He is devastated. These were also well-played scenes between James Patrick Stuart and Finola Hughes. Anna assures Valentin that sending Charlotte to boarding school is not a bad idea at all.

DANNY IS HEARTBROKEN AND ANGERED

Towards the conclusion of the episode, Charlotte tells Danny she is being sent to Maine to boarding school by his parents. Danny tries to look on the bright side, that Maine is not that far away from New York, and at least she is not being sent overseas.

However, Danny becomes upset when Charlotte tells him that her parents knew what she was planning with Drew, because Rocco had told Carly (Laura Wright).

Danny is confused why Rocco would have ratted her out. Charlotte says to impress Scou (Kayden Brenna Tokarski). The two teens hug with Charlotte promising that she’d be back, and Danny telling her he would here for her once she returned to Port Charles.

So, what did you think of the scenes between Lulu, Valentin and Charlotte? Did Lulu raise good points to her daughter about Drew, to scare her enough to realize actions have consequences? Will you miss Bluesy Burke? Let us know via the comment section, but first take a look at the opening scenes featuring the trio that sets-up Charlotte’s farewell, for now, below.

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