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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Willow Takes the Stand and Drew’s Shooter is Revealed (Recap)
The Thursday, January 8 episode of General Hospital has had social media abuzz since it aired throughout the day in different parts of the country, since viewers learned who actually shot Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison)! However, before that happened, Drew’s testimony, which showed his outrage and venom towards Michael (Rory Gibson), the Quartermaines and everyone else, left Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) no choice but to put Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) on the stand at her own trial to try to mitigate the damage done by her husband.
At the same time, Trina (Tabyana Ali) and Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) have got Gio (Giovanni Mazza) spending time with Wiley (Viron Weaver) over the Quartermaines to try to unravel the mystery of the ringtone they heard the night Drew was shot. They want to see if it proves that Michael shot Drew, but boy, where they in for a shocker!
At his insistence, Alexis puts Drew on the stand, where he says that his wife had been falsely accused of shooting him. During his testimony, Drew shared that he’d been attacked by his brother, Jason, at Michael’s request. When ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor) objected to Alexis trying to enter a file of Jason’s crimes in to the record, the judge ordered Drew’s comments towards Jason stricken from the record.
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DREW’S VENOM
Later, Drew testified that Michael assaulted him at the Metro Court Hotel. That prompted, Turner to flash back to when she hid at Sonny’s house when Drew showed up trying to blackmail him. When it was time for Justine’s cross-examination, she first brought to light Michael’s corporate takeover of Aurora Media after Willow and Drew’s affair was revealed which angered Drew. She then asked if it was true that Judge Heran had cited his and Willow’s relationship as the reason she lost custody of her children. Drew was completely becoming unhinged on the stand.
Willow was in for another shock, when ADA Turner presented the judge with a wire transfer receipt for $1 million made out to Judge Heran, dated the same day of the custody ruling, that was found in Drew’s safe the night of his shooting. Drew railed that it was planted by Michael and claimed the receipt was a fake. Suddenly, Drew lashed out that nothing he ever did was ever good enough, while Michael was the Quartermaine family golden boy who got everything, who has now turned into a homicidal maniac because Drew took his wife. He looks at Michael who is seated in the courtroom, “You are gonna rot in prison. And my wife and I are going to take our kids back home where they belong!”
RINGTONES
After Drew’s outburst, the judge called a brief recess. As Michael was exiting into the lobby outside the courtroom with Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Kristina (Kate Mansi), they were chatting about Drew. Then, Michael got a call from Wiley, overheard by Trina and Kai who were also seated outside the courtroom on a bench. The ringtone was not “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” but it was Wiley’s voice saying, “Daddy, it’s Wiley. Pick up.” After Michael finished his call with his son, Kristina commented on the ringtone. Michael explained he got it while he was recovering from his burns in Germany. It’s at that moment that Trina and Kai realize that Michael must not be the shooter.
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Back in the courtroom, Alexis says Willow has to testify in her own defense, after Drew’s uncorked testimony. When Willow takes the stand, she makes sure she is referred to as Mrs Cain. She explains how he saved her life by finding her Aunt Liesl in time to be a bone marrow match because she could have died of leukemia. She also testified that, following Drew’s affair with Nina (Cynthia Watros), coming to light, she went back to Drew because she never doubted he loved her. Alexis has one final question for Willow, “Does she believe she was on trial as a direct result of Michael’s premeditated actions?” Willow answers,“Yes. This is what Michael wanted.”
Now it was DA Turner’s time to cross-exam Willow. First, she went over Judge Heran’s custody ruling that Willow had prioritized her relationship with Drew to the detriment of her children. Willow says that she does not blame Drew for losing custody.Justine then presented a photograph of the gun used in the shooting, and asked Willow if she had ever touched this firearm.
WILLOW’S FLASHBACKS
Next, Willow has a flashback of taking the gun out of the locked safe at the Quartermaines while wearing gloves! As she held the gun, she was in tears. Back on the stand, Willow denies having ever touched that gun. Turner went over Willow’s whereabouts the night of Drew’s shooting where she says she drove around upset and aimless, but she never went to Drew’s.
In actuality, after learning Judge Heran was killed, we see a flashback of Willow upset in the GH elevator and crying. She is next seen unraveling, and taking the gun out of the glove compartment of her car. Turner questions Willow if her life has improved with Drew in it. Willow says it’s been complicated, but Drew was the only person she trusted with her children and would do anything to keep her family together. At that moment, Turner asks Willow what she would do for her children. Willow has a flash back to shooting Drew twice in the back with anger and disdain all over her face. She replies in the present, she would so “anything” for Wiley and Amelia.
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After Willow’s testimony, Alexis told Drew that his wife may have just saved the case to get her exonerated by the jury. Now as everyone is leaving the courtroom, Kai and Trina are still outside in the hallway of the courthouse. Suddenly, Willow’s phone rings and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” plays as its ringtone. An overjoyed Willow is thrilled to hear her son Wiley’s voice. Kai and Trina are stunned and realize what this means … Willow shot Drew!
So, what did you think of the episode and how it was crafted so we the audience knew it was Willow that shot Drew? Do you think Willow will get away with it? Will Michael end up behind bars? Can Trina and Kai save the day? Share your thoughts and theories after today’s major reveal on General Hospital via the comment section. But first, watch Drew completely lose his cool on the witness stand below.
What a powerful episode! It was Willow all along. Since she had flashbacks in court, that might rule out the DID theory, unless that personality is the one currently in command.
Many forget that Willow Tait Chase Corinthos Cain was originally Callie Miller who grew up in the Dawn of Day cult. Not much of a surprise that she had it in her to kill.
Cameron, Rory, and Nazneen were top notch.
Now that it’s been revealed, we can put to rest crazy concepts that Scout shot her dad, or a deathbed Monica made it across town to do the deed, or that Sam was back from the dead just to shoot Drew.
And what do you know, the much maligned PCPD actually got it right this time!
OG Steve, as always, you are correct on all your thoughts and views.. I’ve not posted for a while, but still read yours, Satan’s, and Harry’s with great interest.
Thanks GH fan. Just yesterday, I was actually wondering where you’ve been. Good to hear from you!
A “Michael” slammed me hard with a negative comment, attached me on a personal level.. was happy to read Mr. Fairman’s recent comment for everyone to be more kind and keep comment to the shows. So hoping for the best going forward.
There you are! I was wanting to ask about your whereabouts but the news has been so grim and dark as of late, I was too trepidatious to do so. Glad you’re here and that you’re okay, GH fan.
Aw thanks Harry. I am up in Winnipeg, and will never lose my love of GH, and my buddies I’ve come to know thru our posts and shared love of GH.
Glad that you’re back and you’re okay!
Yes, at last and it better be the ending of this drawn out soap opera storyline.
It’s not the end they’re going to drag it out a little more I don’t think it was Willow actually maybe but doubtful that was closed everything up to it soon got to drag it out a while if you look at the picture they showed looks a lot like Willow but it also looks a lot like Christine
I’m thinking Dex is going to show up and save the day for Joss’s brother. He’s going to show up as a blossom in the middle of Carly’s kitchen moss plant and tell Joss,” I love you. You need to know that Willow shot Drew, not Michael. Twinkle, twinkle, little star.”
Ok…………..
Oh dear Lord.
Love your comment. I posted a comment on another Michael Fairman blog that I thought this episode was a wonderful mediation between writing, directing and acting. Am I the only one who was laughing my butt off watching Drew testify? ( excuse the vulgar visual). Drew’s hysteria caused his voice to reach a pitched crescendo, and his eyes popped out with a cartoon-like effect. Contrast that with Michael’s cool and somewhat bemused demeanor and you have a well directed soapy court room scene. I really enjoyed it.
Laughing your butt off is considered vulgar?
Drew was melting down so hard on the stand you would have thought he was already inside of a dragon’s digestive system. And the poor fool still has no clue that he’s defending the one who actually shot him (and somehow aimed so badly, despite her medical training)
And I was roaring with ribald laughter! SO good!
I knew it!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It had to be crazy as a loon, weeping Willow all along. What we don’t know yet is was it an alternate personality that did the deed or was it her simmering rage and disgust with Drew that lead to her pumping two bullet into him? Which ever it was, she’s a lousy shot. At that close range, Drew should be pushing up daisies.
I hope Trina and Kai head straight to the DA. No more keeping the secret of their being in the house when Drew was shot. They are witnesses and must come forward immediately.
Alexis is going to argue that that ringtone thousands of people have that ringtone so that’s not going to set it in stone for willow to be found guilty over that besides I’m pretty sure Michael had Wiley’s phone blocked at the time of the murder she blocked from Willow anyway Carly could have that ringtone for a while Christine can have that ringtone for Riley Sunny can have that ringtone for Wiley I can go on with more people that could have that ringtone just for Riley not to mention all the people out there in the world that are using it
Yeah but they can determine the exact time that Willow received a call from
Wiley. And Willow is the only one who has “ Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” as her ring tone for Wiley
“Who Shot J.R.?” circa 2025. I’m glad that it was Willow. Let’s see how Trina and Kai prove it before final statements.
I was jumping up and down with JOY, Willow being the shooter was the only logical choice imo. It makes total sense. It isn’t clear that those were Willow’s memories, perhaps she doesn’t remember due to DID, and those were just showing us what really happened. Looking forward to Drew and Nina’s reactions – Nina, of course, thought Willow might be guilty hence gave her a false alibi. btw Katelyn MacMullen was FANTASTIC yesterday! Can’t wait to see what happens next! Alexis will have quite a dilemma on her conscience!
So sick of this storyline. If Willow gets away with this and Michael is convicted, the writing team becomes a joke. Shame on them !!!
I agree and shame on them if Willow gets away with that too. That’s enough! Clearly she’s unstable and needs professional help and her kids should stay with Michael.
I know, right? Enough with this story. Enough with Weeping Willow already.
I think Dex is the real shooter. He appeared like a blossom on Carly’s kitchen pod plant. Dex shot Drew in an effort to help Joss’s brother. Now Dex is running around like a confused unattended and grotesque moss plant while Carly carefully tends to Valentin. Not fair to Dex! He doesn’t know what to do! He’s like Frankenstein’s monster.
Okay now you’re on the brink of being just plain silly.
I think Drew should half to pay for all his wrong doing he is so mean.
He is not! Drew is nice! He’s just misunderstood.
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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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