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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Willow Spills To Nina and Then Blackmails Her Own Mother
Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) sunk to new lows on the April 14 episode of General Hospital, where after confessing to her mother, Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), that she shot Drew (Cameron Mathison) twice in the back out of desperation, she then turned the tables on her.
As Willow explained the events that led up to her taking Edward’s Quartermaine’s gun and firing two shots at her husband, she tells her mother she snapped after learning Judge Heran was murdered who at that time she felt was the only chance of getting her children back.
Next, Nina assumed that Willow felt so guilty about shooting Drew and causing his stroke, that is why she was so insistent being the only person to care. However, Willow corrected her mother. ‘Drew did not have stroke,’ explained Willow. She added that she’s been injecting him with a paralytic drug supplied to her by Jenz Sidwell.
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Nina is stunned and in tears, and asks her daughter, how long she plans on drugging Drew? Willow says she is going to keep it up until she had insurance that no one can come after her, or that no one has any leverage they can use on her. Willow then shocks her mother, telling her she now has leverage on her.
It’s at that point, Nina is clued in. Willow tells her the injection she gave Drew wasn’t pain medication, but the same paralytic drug, she has been giving to him for weeks. Nina realizes her fingerprints are all over the syringe. A manipulative Willow swears she didn’t want to use it against Nina, but she can tell how conflicted her mother is with Jack Brennan making her choose between her and Charlotte Cassadine, so she is making the choice for her. So now, if Nina doesn’t side with Willow, her daughter will make sure she will go down for drugging Drew all these weeks.
At first, Nina is hurt, but then she understands why Willow has gone to such extremes. However, Nina looks at Willow and says, “It’s one thing to shoot Drew but another to keep him trapped inside his own body!”
Willow brings out the tears emphasizing that she would not survive being separated from her children again, so she had to guarantee that she had control over both Drew and Nina. While Willow knows Nina must hate her for this, Nina tries to explain to her daughter that she would be on her side even if Willow wasn’t forcing her to be. Now aware she is all caught up in Willow’s mess, Nina asks her daughter what’s the plan from here?
Looks like Willow is demanding two things from Nina: She wants to be kept updated on Jack Brennan and that the traffic cam footage from the night of Drew’s shooting never sees the light of day. 2) Willow reveals two other people know she shot Drew, but they are keeping it to themselves so far, and and she has to ensure that it stays that way. So, it’s clear Willow knows that Kai and Trina know she is the shooter!
So, what did you think of Willow’s bold move to blackmail her mother to gain leverage over her to now make it seem like it was Nina all along giving a paralytic drug to Drew? Do you see Nina trying to get rid of Kai and Trina to help keep her daughter’s secrets? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Weeping Willow is now and always has been a selfish, deceitful tramp. She said it herself. She cheated on Chase in order to use Michael. She cheated on Michael in order to use Drew. She got much more than she bargained for with Drew, the self-centered user of all time. I am no Nina fan; but, Nina has gone to the mat for Willow time and time again. Blackmail is how Willow shows her gratitude. The only good thing about her drugging Drew is it shut him up for awhile. Weeping Willow needs to be put behind bars for a good long, long time.
Yeah, it’s not good. There’s nothing likeable about Willow. Even crazy Heather Webber is capable of having some fans because she can be comical at times. I see no way the writers can ever redeem Willow without sending her away for a very long time.
Willow & Sidwell almost have the whole cast caught in their webs. There’s almost no one left unaffected by them. Pretty soon, they’ll somehow be retroactively responsible for Molly’s endometriosis (or its miracle cure). Ridiculous.
The look on poor Nina’s face when she realized Willow was just as mentally warped as every other member of that rotten Westbournne/Faison family tree.
Just wait until she finds out her “brother” Nathan really ain’t Nathan.
Considering Willow has turned against those she claimed to love so many times now, maybe my dog Cerberus might finally get that Nina chewtoy he’s been expecting since 2021?
Willow’s gonna have to drug the whole town pretty soon. Next up: Trina, Kai, Alexis, Diane, Alexis’s assistant, Michael, Nina, Brennan, Sidwell… the list goes on.
wait until micheal finds out wlllow and chase catch hell not to mention tracy she will get chase butt
willow set up kai and sidwell
Maybe she will set up Kai, but Sidwell is the one who provided her with the drug that paralyzed Drew.
I think this time, somehow, some way, this will backfire on Willow. She’s still under Sidwell’s thumb….all looks bleak, but my money is Nina will have the upper hand on this eventually.
I hope so. Nina also knows that Willow was tormenting Sasha by playing cruel games with her baby. I hope Nina tapes Willow telling her she shot Drew and framed her own mother for causing his global paralysis and turn her into the authorities. But then Nina will end up feeling guilty all over again and Willow will use that guilt( as she’s always done) to manipulate her.
It saddens me that the great Cynthia Watros’s only story these last couple of years has been predicated upon earning her petulant, horrid, ungrateful, sociopathic daughter’s love. But Cynthia brings her A game to every curve ball she’s thrown, and will give a performance that evocative of Joan Crawford’s Mildred Pierce. Like Mildred finally did with her daughter Vita, Nina will stand up to Willow and turn her in to the authorities. At least I hope so.
Come on, Nina! Develop a backbone! Consult your Aunt Liesl who saw Willow for who she was from the get go. You deserve better than this insidious, tight lipped daughter in a senatorial pink pant suit. Let her go and set yourself free.
Aunt Liesl’s judgment probably isn’t going to look so good, since we’re now supposed to believe she had twin sons and gave one to her sister, to protect him from his father, but then left the other one with that same father?? And then forgot Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali Faison existed at all, apparently.
Yes, Aunt Liesl’s judgement has been all over the place as far as the current writing is concerned. However, if her niece Nina relays to her how her own daughter is simultaneously setting her up while blackmailing her, Liesl will give her tough love advice. I doubt that will happen. The writing has been disjointed, badly paced, and has been plot driven, not character driven.
I hate that they turned Willow into a psycho like her twin Nelle, but Katelyn is always riveting to watch.
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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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