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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Women in Peril
The conclusion of the Monday, August 18th episode of General Hospital had three women’s lives about to be changed forever as they all teeter on the brink of disaster.
First, Maxie (Kirsten Storms) collapsed during a taping of Home & Heart, after applying the new face mask cream Deception was marketing; clearly there seems to be something in the chemical formulation that caused her to hit the floor. All the more proof that something is not up to snuff is when the Home & Heart assistant brought Maxie a specific jar of the cream as the demo for the show.
Maxie’s now medical emergency happened after lawyer Martin Grey (Michael E. Knight) was summoned by her to the set when she needed legal advice, because she was considering going against the wishes of her Deception partners in regards to Sonny’s (Maurice Benard) investment, and wondered if she could get kicked out of the company as a result. He explained she would be protected by whistleblower laws if she went to the police, but warned her if she did that, she might ruin her relationship with her colleagues forever.
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Meanwhile, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) and Jason (Steve Burton) see each other face-to-face for the first time at the Five Poppies Resort. She winds up going to her room, and later, Jason shows up. Both are extremely emotional as Jason wants to know how Britt could be alive and well after supposedly dying at the hands of the “Hook” killer (later revealed to be Heather Webber)? It’s a tense moment with all the emotions in their eyes.
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Then, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is traumatized after shooting Vaughn’s (Bryce Durfee) attacker. She flashes back to when she fired bullets into Cyrus Renault. Back in the present, Vaughan smothers the assailant with a pillow. Later, to cover their tracks they dispose of the body. When they return, Josslyn heads to the shower to wash the blood off of her.
However, Josslyn winds up sitting on the shower floor trying to come to terms with how she has now shot and killed two people. Vaughan comes upon the scene and gets in the shower with Jossl and sits and holds her as she leans on him as their messy business as WSB agents catches up with them.
So, what do you think has happened to Maxie? What did you think of the ending of the episode with Josslyn completely traumatized? And what on earth will Britt say to Jason? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
Josslyn and Vaughn in the shower was an homage to Casino Royale. Nice touch.
Congrats to Joss on catching up with Alexis and Ava in the body count department. Got a while to go to tie Heather.
Seriously, other than the squinting, Eden did a great job in those scenes. Joss & Vaughn decompressing on the shower floor was a moving scene.
Hope Kirsten has a good break and comes back refreshed. Maxie deserves a front burner story in 2026.
Refreshing to see Burton in suits.
Recently, Steve Harvey’s Family Feud asked the question ” what do you do with one eye closed?” The top answer was “shoot a gun” !
So perhaps Josslyn’s squinting was more of her aiming?
While it was totally predictable, I am not happy that Josslyn and Vaughn did the horizontal mambo this early in their story. They should have remained agents butting heads while slowly getting to know and trust each other.
I was ok with Vaughn holding her in the shower. But when it led to the bedroom I thought it was ridiculous. As if everyone can conspire in murder, dumping the body, then hit the sheets. Yes, I know they’re wsb agents but I still thought it was ridiculous. And Vaughn knew she was shaken. Bad move.
Hoping in the sack seems to be Josslyn’s knee jerk reaction to deathly situations. She and Dex did it for the first time right after Britt saved her from the hook.
Meanwhile, Emma and Gio, who actually have chemistry, are close to playing naked footsie in the Metro Court Pool…in a couple of weeks. And Trina and Spencer took a couple of years to finally become intimate. What is up with the writers putting the brakes on sexual coupling with similar couples in that age range while they rush Joss off to bed any generic blonde guy with no background information who happens to come her way?
OMG . Enough time went by. The shower and love scenes were great. Hope they stay together.
OMG. Like calm down. Those were not love scenes. They were de-stressing-with-sex-scenes. There was no build up, no conflict and no story. It was gratuitous sex.
Love Joss and Vaughn together. The shower and love scene were delightful
Really?
Two attractive people are forced together in extremely emotional and sexual scenes and poof! Fizzle. I don’t think they have any chemistry, and I find myself fast forwarding through scenes with Joss playing superspy agent. I get that they’re trying to pass the WSB torch to the next generation but compared to Robert and Anna, these two are a Wonder Bread Mayo sandwich. Joss is just not convincing as a WSB agent and just looks ridiculous. The real character in distress is Nina. She’s just rigged to lose by a writers’ template that dictates she must lose. If Carly isn’t throwing her in the pool with a smirk, you have that hideous Willow telling her off for the umpteenth time. Just once I’d like Nina to tell that sullen little psycho to go F herself. Cynthia Watros is too gifted of an actress to be handed the mess the writers throw at her. They need to give her a story that is not predicated upon Carly triumphing over her or Willow emotionally abusing her.
Loved the “wonder bread mayo sandwich” analogy!
I don’t mind the WSB storyline, but it’s not one of my favorites. But, can Joss be a real agent, or is this something more reminiscent of Scarecrow and Mrs. King? The eye squinting was a bit too much.
As for Nina, Cynthia is really turning s**t into sugar with scraps she’s been given. Nina needs a new romance. Problem is there’s nobody on the canvas right now that could be paired with her.
Yes, she is. You just know Nina saying,” How ya doing” to the hotel staff after she was thrown into the pool was an unscripted
line. I get that the writers try and make Nina an unlikeable and unsympathetic character in their infinite efforts to Carly-prop, but Watros’s natural charm and talent overrides their efforts. I wonder if she’d make a good pairing with Martin Gray?
She’d have to forgive Martin for throwing her under the bus when Michael pestered him for details on who turned Carly and Drew into the SEC.
They could try again with Ric – as there’s no long term future with Elizabeth and him.
I love the WSB story line since the WSB has always been part of GH story lines,it is nice to see the younger generation brought in..
I also love Joss and Vaughn together. I think that they are both doing a great job and am so happy that Joss is there fighting evil.
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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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