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GENERAL HOSPITAL: What Does Drew Have in the Vial, and Who Might He Use It On? Plus, Is Jason a Bad Dad?
On the Friday, May 9 episode of ABC’s General Hospital, Drew (Cameron Mathison), who was completely set-up by Portia (Brook Kerr) and Nina (Cynthia Watros) to act a fool in public, (thanks to Jacinda spiking his drink with Ketamine) is on the warpath to clear his name and to exact revenge.
We already know he paid Brad (Parry Shen) handsomely to get him what he wanted and needed to be able to continue to blackmail Portia. After Drew earlier threatened Portia at the hospital, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) runs into him When she goes to hug her man, but gets poked with something inside Drew’s jacket.
Next, Drew pulls out a small manila envelope and gives it to Willow. Inside of it is a small vial of liquid, presumed to be Ketamine, but is it? Drew’s story is the doctor just gave it to him as sort of a vitamin infusion to help him get his body back on track after being drugged. Willow continues to believe anything this guy says as he looks very suspect.
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So, what is Drew going to do with what’s in the vial? Is he going to turn the tables on Portia and potentially Nina, and have them act out on the drug? Did Drew like how he felt on Ketamine and actually wants more of it? If it’s not Ketamine, but something else, does he plans to use it on someone? Stay tuned.
Elsewhere, after his confrontation with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), over their sons, Rocco (Finn Carr) and Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), and how Danny was not there for his brother, when Rocco drank too much and left him alone at the PCU beach party, Jason (Steve Burton) is left wondering if he is a deadbeat dad. After all, Rocco almost lost his life, and Danny is an adrenaline junkie just like Jason.
In a later conversation with Lois (Rena Sofer), Jason realizes he can’t keep being part of the mob and Sonny’s side man at the expense of not being there enough for his son, especially while he is a teenager, and after the heartbreaking loss of his mother, Sam McCall.
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Jason also has a separate discussion with a pregnant Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) where he learns that Willow flew to Germany to see Michael. He thinks Willow backed-out, but Sasha says she just saw Willow at the hospital and found out that when she got to the clinic in Germany, Michael refused to see her. That piques Jason’s interest as he begins to think that something is up. Will he figure out that Drew was behind Willow and Michael not seeing each other in Germany?
At the end of the episode, Jason comes to see Sonny (Maurice Benard) and learns that Sonny seems to be considering selling the pier to Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota). Will these two finally get out of the “business”?
Now let us know, what do you think Drew is going to do with whatever drug is in the vial? Do you think Jason is a responsible enough father when it comes to Danny? Weigh-in via the comment section but first check out the scenes where Dante confronts Jason over his son’s actions.
I don’t think Jason is a bad dad, but in his brain damaged “Jason Morgan” worldview, he doesn’t quite understand yet the need for solid boundaries and consequences with teens. He’s built a good connection, and Thursday’s episode saying the in person or phone check-in’s nightly at 9, no exceptions, are a good beginning, but there still needs to be more monitoring.
My fear is that the writers are setting up a Jason/AJ redux/echo with Rocco ending up getting permanently hurt and Danny doing it and turning into the “AJ”.
As for Drew, I wouldn’t put it past him to expose Portia to everyone and all her deeds with the info Brad gave him while dosing her with more ketamine, also from Brad, which I’m pretty positive is in the vial.
Drew is trying really hard to end up in Hell by the end of “May sweeps”.
It’s not that we really want him down here all that much, but you can’t really go out of your way to piss off every mortal in Port Charles and expect to stay on that side of Earth’s crust for very long.
By appearances, it seems Thursday’s episode may be the last time we see Brad (at least for a while).
Kudos to Parry Shen for making this character relevant for 12 years. Is Brad annoying? Certainly. Smarmy? Very often. Somehow,, Parry took what could be a one-note character and made him last for over a decade.
We finally got closure with Lucas and Brad – allowing Lucas to focus on the potential pairing with Marco. It was also nice to have a Britt mention as her friendship with Brad was often fun to watch.
It would be crazy if it was a drug for Drew use on Willow. Maybe he wants to incapacitate
her and take control of Michael’s kids? She’s ofno use him because he has a hidden agenda!
Hmmm- great point. —Drew’s interest in Willow is not about Willow—I should have figured that out
LOL. She’s just a means to an end?
I knew Brad gave Drew more ketamine. The envelope was too small to be more incriminating evidence on Portia. I was thinking he planed to use it on Portia or possibly Tracy. But when he told Willow the vial contains vitamins his doctor gave him. I hope he takes the drug himself. I would love to see Drew become addicted to ketamine and watch him tank his life. Willow has got to be the worst nurse at GH. Common sense should tell her a doctor wouldn’t hand over an unmarked vial of vitamins or any meds to a patient. But then she thinks Drew is an honorable man who doesn’t lie or keeps secrets from her so…
I wonder if this is going to all tie in to Dr. Dalton and Sidwell.
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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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