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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Rory Gets Hooked, Ava’s Stunned by Nikolas’ Latest ‘Bombshell’
Thursday’s episode of General Hospital featured great performances by Maura West and Nicholas Alexander Chavez. Meanwhile, we finally got some ‘hook’ action and things don’t look so good for Officer Rory Cabrera (Michael Blake Kruse) when all was said and done.
In story, Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is concerned that Rory’s shift at the PCPD had ended, but he was nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Rory, who is at the apartment in the ‘hook’ file, fires his gun when just then the hook strikes! Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) rushes on to the scene and finds one man down from a gunshot wound, and then Rory, who stumbles out of the other room and says, it was “the hook”.
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Rory is severely injured and bleeding out, and Dante and the officers with him decide not to wait for the paramedics and take Rory to the hospital themselves.
Meanwhile, Nikolas (Marcus Coloma) shows up at Ava’s (Maura West) gallery and is about to enact his plan. He hands Ava divorce papers. Ava thinks Victor (Charles Shaughnessy) is behind this. A confused Ava thought they were moving past their troubles and doesn’t understand what is motivating Nikolas to do this to them. Nikolas tells Ava’s he’s been unfaithful to her, yet again, and this time with Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). But there’s more he says, Liz is pregnant with his child. Now we all know months from now, Liz and Nikolas’ plan will blow up in their faces … or will it sooner than that?
Ava is shattered and begins questioning Nikolas, what he got from Elizabeth that he couldn’t get from her … a child? He says the sex was an accident, but he won’t be responsible for failing another child of his, so he wants her to sign the divorce papers. An angry Ava throws a letter opener at the legal papers. As he leaves, Nikolas swears he never meant to hurt Ava. Honestly, is Nikolas become the biggest doofus in Port Charles?
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Spencer (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) who has just punched Dex (Evan Hofer), exits Kelly’s Diner and runs into Trina (Tabyana Ali). The two sit and talk. Spencer explains he was just standing up for his friends with that punch, and then informs Trina he is leaving Port Charles. He goes to say there is nothing keeping him in town as he has made so many mistakes here. Just as ‘Sprina’ seems to be beginning to work through some feelings, Curtis (Donnell Turner) shows up with the news that Rory is in critical condition at GH.
Finn (Michael Easton), Portia (Brooke Kerr) and Elizabeth work to save Rory’s life, injecting him with the anti-venom to help him from the ‘hook’ poison. When Spencer, Josslyn (Eden McCoy), Cameron (William Lipton) and Trina all arrive at GH, Portia tells Trina that Rory has a lost a lot of blood.
An emotional Trina runs to the gurney to see Rory. He takes off his oxygen mask long enough to tell her, that he knows it was too soon to tell her how he felt about her, but he’s glad he did. Next thing you know, he codes.
So, what did you think about Rory getting the hook? Will he be revived? What do you think of the story Nikolas and Elizabeth are spinning because of Esme supposedly pregnant with Nikolas’ child? What did you think of the performances of Maura West and Nicholas Alexander Chavez? Share your thoughts in the comment section. But first, watch a key part of the showdown between Ava and Nikolas below.
I was interrupted from listening to GH today, but could watch while on mute. After reading the summary I haven’t even bothered to see a YouTube repeat of today. What a disappointment most GH stories have turned into for me. And no amount of good acting can change that. Now for a good finale, Brooke and other wife on B&B giving Ridge his walking papers together was great. Hope the ladies can stay true to them.
I do agree with you, Rose—-the stupid, senseless intricacies of the Nikolas/Ava/Esme/ Elizabeth/Finn plot is not a mouth-watering delicacy—-Albeit, so glad to see Lizzie’s and Finn’s “interlude” end. He gets on my last nerve—
So, Rory wasn’t the hook—or was he? The hook itself was raised pretty high—a copy cat? I know it’s supposedly a woman—-could there be two “Hookers”? Ryan is still on my mind!!
Oh, one more thing—Trina’s emotional state was so forced—-and her crying was not a pretty or convincing sight. Just sayin’.
Hi Celia…You’ve always been suspicious of Rory. There is something about him that seemed too perfect. I’m not sure he was the “ hooker,” but why did he stumble out of the back room when Dante broke down the door? Did the police ever check the back room for anyone else? Was the guy Rory shot the “hooker? I don’t remember anyone finding the hook on the floor. ”I just can’t see it being a woman. It would take a lot of strength. On the other had there was always the poison on the hook to finish the job. Holly knew how to get drugs, but she’s not the “hooker.” The only one I can think of would be Esme’s former nanny. But she hasn’t appeared as a character.
Trina’s not always very convincing. And she shouldn’t have rushed to talk to him when she was told not to. Who knows, she may have hastened his dying by doing so. One other thing that bothers me is why GH characters chose to walk down the pier when the “hooker” hasn’t been caught. And at night sometimes.
To be honest, Rose—I’m not even sure the writers have a “hook” in mind—they’re probably gathering ideas from our comments, LOL.
I wonder what possessed Rory to look into the file Jordan handed him. Whatever was in it compelled him to go to “that” apartment. I’m somewhat confused by that—
Would it be too out-of-reach to think that because Rory was the hook, he wanted to see who the copy cat was? One way or another, at the risk of upsetting those who liked him, Rory did not strike me as sincere. As you said, he was just too sweetly perfect—his quiet demeanor and indulgence actually gave me pause—and the creeps.
I like the idea of the nanny, whom you mention. We haven’t met her, yet—but, that’s OK—it adds to the mystery. It could also be Heather, but she’s tall—the hook is supposedly petit(e), like Rory. And, the earring is a clue of sorts. Did he pull it off the “hook” or was it his when he went “hooking”(LOL), and forgot it in his pocket? I am most likely so wrong about Rory—we shall see…
Why was he killed off, I wonder? I hope it’s not to open the door for Spenser!! Please, no, no no!! He and Trina do not a spicy couple make. She is so bland—I wish original Trina were still around. She just had it all !!—Also, Rose– Dex and Joss? Ewwww—did you take a look at his hands? My thirteen-year-old has bigger hands. It’ll be a really mismatched union made in Purgatory–hands reaching, waiting to get out.
Now, Carly—all this hate towards Nina—Carly tops any and all evil. She’s “gonna” get hers from all sides!!
Elizabeth saying she.is pregnant is a true head-scratcher! She is trying to protect Esme? For what????!!! She and Doofus ruin the lives of the two people they supposedly love!
I’ve never been sweet, nice Liz fan. She is sure being featured now from revelations about her parents, Finn, and now getting involved with Nikolas and Esme that can effect even her boyzs. She is always getting herself into trouble since day one. And get over herself re her dad and mom.
rose,
No fan here either and right now she’s acting dumber than I’ve ever seen her and all for what? Seriously, someone explain it to me!
Lew S,
My question exactly. Why is she protecting both of these people. It’s just prolonging the agony, especially telling and letting the dummy tell Ava such a stupid lie.
Yeah I don’t get that either. I missed something, when did Liz tell nick her pregnancy story? For the record I liked Finn and Liz in the beginning, but they have really messed them up. I did love the 2 or so episodes with Liz and her dad.
As far as the hook goes I want it to be esme, and Celia’s questions about rory were on my mind too.
Been waiting all week for a new GH thread to discuss what’s been all over soap Twitter – the yet-to-be confirmed rumor that Marcus Coloma is out as Nikolas. While I don’t wish anyone to be out of a job, this is a move that is overdue. The character of Nikolas has been unrecognizable, and only a small part of that blame goes to the writers.
Just today, Maura West (who always brings it without chewing the scenery) made us feel Ava’s pain. Nikolas was there but didn’t make viewers feel anything one way or another. As a legacy character, Nik is someone I want to care about again. Bring in a leading man (it won’t be Tyler) and let the sparks fly!
Elsewhere, over the past month, Elizabeth has gone from the back burner to being on every day. Herbst makes the manure they throw her way much more palatable. Not sure this story is what viewers had in mind when we were clamoring for her to be featured more. At least they’ve broken up the lackluster pairing of Liz & Finn.
Rory – we hardly knew you – but hey, that’s okay. The character started out with a lot of potential but the actor got a more lucrative role and went to recurring. The writing was on the wall. He’ll be forgotten just like Dev and Dustin in a few weeks.
And Free Cam – he deserves better.
If Tyler Christopher wants to return as Nikolas, then bring him in. If not, the character can go back to Cassadine Island for a while. No more recasts, for Hell’s sake!. It’s completely realistic that Nikolas might want to disappear right about now, given all this mess with Esme, which now has Liz & Ava dragged into it, and all the fake stories about who knocked up who. So maybe he leaves town for a little bit, and when he comes back to Port Charles in a few months, he will look & act a little more like his old self. And hopefully he will find his former stepfather Luke & former brother in law Jason in the dungeon & bring them back with him.
As for Rory…. it certainly looks like he was done for at the end of today’s show…. I have to say I’m a little disappointed that he was never revealed to be an Alcazar family plant in the PCPD.
Like your suggestion about having an Alcazar connection.
Tyler returning is not up to Frank. He’d have to seriously lobby Disney corporate about the insurance risk and its related budget implications.
I could see Nikolas go away for a bit. That might ensure Lulu coming out of her 2-year coma in time for the end of February sweeps. Laura has to have one child on the canvas.
Super unhappy if Rory is off the show. I am one of the few who adores his character and prefers Trina with Rory. I had a thought that maybe Rory injured himself because he is the hook killer and it has gone awry but I don’t want Rory to be the hook killer. I have always wanted Esme to be the hook killer but now think it’s Eileen.
Maura and Nicholas both really deserve Emmy nominations and definitely a win for Chavez – it will be interesting to see if he submits in lead or supporting as he isn’t eligible for Younger Performer this year. There are other actresses who I also love for Best Actress, particularly Cynthia Watros, but Maura would be a great choice and it would make up for her being robbed twice by CBS actresses in the category in her recent nominations bids.
General Hospital is my favorite show. Not everything on the show works, they really need to move stories along and stop making every single storyline a mystery to the audience but I love the show the most of the remaining four daytime soaps.
There is still the possibility Rory is the “Hooker”, afterall, Richard. I’ve always suspected him—but, the thought faded, then it came back, then faded—it’s a vicious circle. LOL.
I’m with you, Richard. I really liked Rory, an uncommonly NICE person.. a rarity on soaps. I read somewhere that Michael has been cast on CHICAGO PD, so at least he won’t be unemployed. But I’ll miss his sweet face and kind manner.
I too like Rory, and it was nice seeing an asian character but what does GH do? they kill him off, dissappointing, for sure, and on another note I can’t stand Joslyn drooling all over big head Dex they are making her into Carly 2.0. how predictable for her to go for the “bad boy”. Cameron deserves better, they should bring Emma back to the show, isn’t she in college now? come on GH. Bring back Emma.
aria,
Joslin is certainly growing up just like her mother. She’s outgrown Cameron for quite a while now. He’s more boy than man right now and Joss sees that, I know he’ll be very hurt when he sees the light. Joss is leading him on the same way her girlfriend did with Rory.
I’m sure it didn’t help Rory the way they stood him up and dragged him out on his feet like that, they could have carried him, there was enough men.
Really disappointed that they killed off Rory ): They didn’t develop his character enough but I loved him anyway. GH has a problem with having such a large cast and yet they obsess over their worst characters (Sonny and Carly, and now Drew) instead of giving interesting storylines to so many talented performers on their canvas. Rory was interesting and had real potential. The only good news is that it looks like he wasn’t the hook killer, unless we are being led down a garden path (they didn’t actually show what happened).
I hope Michael Blake Kruse gets better roles elsewhere. He deserved so much better than what GH gave him for opportunities to shine.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny Tells Dante, “I Don’t Want a Son Like You,” While Michael Tells Brook Lynn to Bide Her Time Till Chase and Willow Have an Affair
On the Thursday, October 1 episode of General Hospital, both Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) had some things to say and what they had to say didn’t go over well with whom they were talking to!
Sonny had a confrontation with his son, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), while Michael leveled with Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) over Chase (Josh Swickard).
GH is setting up a scenario where everyone is going to make it look like Sonny was responsible for having Sidwell (Carlo Rota) beat up in Pentonville; while viewers already know Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) were behind it.
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A VISIT WITH DAD
Now, Dante comes to Sonny’s house. He wants to know straight up from his dad if he ordered the attack at Pentonville. Sonny flatly denies any culpability or responsibility, but Dante refuses to believe him.
Dante informs Sonny he has video footage of Sully and Vito at the prison. Sonny explains to Dante he doesn’t know why Sully beat up both Curtis and Dante. Things escalated when Sonny was deeply hurt that Dante refused to believe him. Dante says he was disappointed that his father didn’t respect him enough to be truthful with him!
Sonny asks Dante to consider that he was being set up. He says all he did was to tell Vito to instruct Sully to keep a watchful eye on Sidwell, not to harm him. No matter what Sonny said, Dante continued hammering him with how he knew deep down, even though he said he left the mob, he had to finish off Sidwell for himself.
Next, Sonny explains everything he has ever done was to provide for and to protect his family. Dante fired back that he doesn’t want to deal anymore with Sonny’s half-baked truths. As the two men argue, Gio (Giovanni Mazza) shows up at Sonny’s front door and overhears Sonny losing his temper and shouting at Dante, “Get out of my house! I don’t want a son like you!” The scenes featured an excellent performance by Maurice Benard.
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MICHAEL THE MANIPULATOR
While this is going down, outside the Quartermaine boathouse, Brook Lynn opens up to Michael about living at the Q’s with Chase being there, since he only came back due to legal advice from his lawyer, Monet Mitchell (Blythe Howard).
Brook Lynn questioned whether they should get legally separate. Michael insisted that would be a big mistake. When she asks why, Michael tells Brook Lynn to bide her time until Chase and Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) have an affair; then she’d have full custody of Phoebe.
An angered Brook Lynn pushed Michael into the water and accuses him of moving Willow back into the gatehouse with intent on putting Chase and Willow in closer proximity and sacrificing Brook Lynn’s family in the process. As the two cousins bicker, Chase shows up asking Brook Lynn if she is OK. Michael punctuates their talk with “You know, I’m right.”
CURTIS FIGURES OUT A WAY TO GET OUT OF THE SLAMMER
At GH, Willow visits Curtis (Donnell Turner) in his hospital room. Curtis wants Willow to get him pardoned and keep him out of jail, and in return, he will help her nail Sonny.
Next, Willow tells Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) she wants Curtis held for observation for three more days. He agrees to do so under one condition, that she understands that he may need to call in a favor from a congresswoman.
So, what did you think of how Dante accused his father and refused to believe Sonny’s answers? Is this the end of their father and son relationship for good? Is Michael the most manipulative person of all, except for Willow? Do the two deserve each other? Do you want Chase and Willow to have an affair? And what of Curtis? Does he have many redeeming qualities left? Share your thoughts via the comment section, but first check out the talk Michael had with Brook Lynn.
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GH Alum Tajh Bellow and Y&R Alum Loren Lott Star in New Tiktok and Microdrama ‘Love Island’ Spoof
Two soap opera alums very familiar to fans of General Hospital and The Young and the Restless are paired together in a new short-form digital series from none other than Issa Rae’s production entity HOORAE Digital.
Look for Tajh Bellow (ex-TJ Ashford, GH)) and Loren Lott (ex-Ana Hamilton, Y&R) as part of the cast of The Compatibility Experiment, premiering on October 14, 2026, exclusively on TikTok and its companion microdrama platform, PineDrama.
In the video teaser, it appears that Bellow and Lott play a couple, Kelvin and Camila, set in a Love Island reality show-esque environment trying to win the one million dollar cash prize, only what could go wrong?
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The Compatibility Experiment loglines share that it brings a fast-paced, relationship-focused reality check—much like Love Island with a twist. The show takes a participant’s current relationship, introduces them to a potentially more compatible partner, and forces them to navigate the differences with life-changing money on the line.
The new series is part of a groundbreaking content deal between HOORAE Digital and TikTok to develop premium short-form storytelling. The ensemble cast also features; Ayona, Reggie Luck, JaNa Craig, Tosin Morohunfola, Jessica Jacoby, Georgia Warner, and Nick Cassidy.
General Hospital fans know Tajh Bellow for his performances as TJ Ashford, and who earned two Daytime Emmy nominations along the way during his run. Bellow took over the role in 2018 and last appeared on the ABC daytime drama series in December of 2024.
Loren Lott first appeared as Devon’s (Bryton James) sister Ana Hamilton on The Young and the Restless from 2018 to 2019; making a brief return in 2024. She has continued to perform on the stage and screen with recent credits including: Bel-Air, Cherish the Day, and All American: Homecoming.
Check out the trailer for The Compatibility Experiment below and let us know what you think of its concept and if you are glad to see Tajh and Loren again? Hoping they might return to daytime in their GH and Y&R roles at some point in the future? Weigh-in via the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ava and Drew Revealed to be Behind Framing Sonny for Sidwell’s Prison Beatdown
If you thought that the person responsible for the Pentonville brawl that saw Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Curtis (Donnell Turner) taken to General Hospital was Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) or even Sidwell himself, you were dead wrong! On the Wednesday, September 30 episode of GH, it turned out that the culprits were actually Ava (Maura West) and Drew (Cameron Mathison).
In story, Drew apparently bankrolled the attack on Sidwell and framing Sonny. He told Ava their planned worked (she came up with it!) but was horrified when Drew informed her that Curtis got caught in the crosshairs. Ava is visibly upset because of her longtime friendship with Curtis’ daughter, Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali). Drew tried to make Ava see the bright side. Curtis was witness to it and his presence will cast doubt on Sonny’s claims to that he had gotten out of the mob and gone legit.
Later, Vito shows up at Drew’s. They informed him that his guy on the inside of the slammer made a big mistake by hurting their friend and ordered him to leave town.
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BOATHOUSE BRAWL
In other major developments, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Rocco (Finn Carr) have a blow out fight as Danny blames his “brother” for the reason Charlotte was sent off to boarding school.
Rocco told off Danny for Charlotte’s (Bluesy Burke) reckless behavior and he explains he had to protect his sister. He went in on Danny saying that his mother Lulu (Alexa Havins) has been right to send Charlotte to boarding school and far away from Danny.
However, Rocco went a bit too far when he shouted, “And if your mom was alive, she would send you away too!” Next, Danny punched out Rocco, leading to a terrible brawl. An angered Danny yells at Rocco to, “Stay away from me and everyone in my family. And don’t you ever mention my mom again!” Danny storms off.
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Now alone outside the boathouse, Rocco flashes back to his first kiss with Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarksi), hoping that his fight with Danny will not escalate and ruin their budding romance. Meanwhile, a bloodied-mouth Danny heads over to Sonny’s and Jason (Steve Burton) is there at the same time. He then admits that he has a bad fight with Rocco and they are both beaten up.
WILL SCOUT WISE UP?
At the end of the episode, Scout, who had a fight with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) over Drew, and who keeps telling everyone how good a man her dad truly is, comes upon a suspicious scene.
Scout hides behind the wall outside Drew’s. She sees her dad, Ava and Vito talking. Next, Scout seems to overhear Vito assuring Drew and Ava that their business dealings are done, and he’ll be leaving Port Charles for good.
So, what did you think of the reveal that Ava and Drew were behind framing Sonny for the prison beatdown of Sidwell (and Curtis)? Do you think Danny and Rocco’s relationship can be repaired, or do you think the teenagers will continue to be at each other’s throats? Finally, do you hope Scout gets a clue and stops thinking her dad walks on air? Weigh-in via the comment section, but first check out how Ava and Drew conspired below.
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