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‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Weighs-In On Ethan Becoming Sonny’s Enforcer and Danny Joining the Mob

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Since Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) was dragged away and taken into custody by the WSB, paving the way for two-time Daytime Emmy winner Steve Burton’s current hiatus for the show, on-screen Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) seems to be making some changes in his organization since he does not know if Jason will ever return, and he needs a right-hand man.

Enter the return of Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean) who showed up at Sonny’s asking for a job. While Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst) does not trust Ethan one bit, Sonny believes Ethan would not betray him since he is Luke Spencer’s son and Sonny and Luke were very close. However, Ethan is always playing a con and thus far, viewers are trying to determine just who he is ultimately working for?

In addition, on recent episode of the ABC soap opera, Jason’s son Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn) went to Sonny and told him he wants to join the mob. Danny wants to find his dad, who is believed to be somewhere in Europe, perhaps at Steinmauer Maximum Security prison, but wants to bring down Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) and those responsible for doing this to his dad.

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Now on the latest episode of the That’s Awesome Podcast with Steve and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), the two chat on how Steve feels about Ethan becoming an enforcer, and Danny getting into the mob, especially since Burton revealed, he will be officially returning to General Hospital this coming June. That means, viewers should be on the lookout for Steve on-screen on the ABC soap opera come sometime in July or by latest August.

MARRIED TO THE MOB

Burton expressed, “Sonny needed somebody to step up and step in. I don’t know what the intentions are. I would say the number one thing if you’re going to be training somebody is first and foremost, loyalty. You got to have it or you don’t, and most people don’t. That’s where you get into this thing of Danny going into the business.”

“Obviously, Jason wouldn’t want Danny in the business,” clarified Steve. “But, if you’re talking about this ‘business’, this would be the next natural (progression), I’m saying from a character standpoint, if his (Danny’s), acclimation is to go, ‘Hey, I want to be in this business,” and there’s a few different things here going on. Reading a lot of books about this world, this industry. there’s different roles in these businesses.”

Steve explained further the drama and complications that exist if Danny and Ethan in the mob as to how Jason handled his job. “Jason had a specific role, I do multiple things for Sonny. Granted, the enforcer part in this situation is, we need it. Sonny needs protection.  If there’s something that needs to be done that there’s a little resistance you’re enforcing. But usually it’s defensive. You’re protecting the household, you’re protecting the family from external things.”

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

When talk turned back to Danny, Steve definitely sees the logic of Danny stepping into a role like his dad did. “Danny is a tough one. Jason wouldn’t want that to be, but it would be a natural thing for him to be in the business, because you have loyalty, because you can teach. No parent would ever want their kid to be going into that kind of role,” said Burton. “Butl if you’re telling story on a soap, it’s really interesting. And to see that kind of young buck energy where he’s like, ‘I want to prove myself. I want to prove myself to my dad.’ Well, that’s what I did. That’s what my character did years ago for Sonny.”

So, do you think Ethan will wind up being a true enforcer for Sonny and taking Jason’s place for go? Will Danny end up in the mob? What did you think about Steve Burton’s thoughts on the matter? Let us know via the comment section below. But first, check out the latest episode of That’s Awesome with Steve and Bradford below.

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I’m getting tired of the WSB. Danny is a young teen who I don’t take seriously as an actor at all! Too many characters in the show.

Send Danny off to college in another state please. Too many characters on the show and the WSB stories are getting tiresome!

With all due respect, Steve Burton doesn’t need to weigh in on this. He is on a break. His character is on a break. Let us respect the break which has received so much attention. I have a pet peeve about actors publicly “weighing in” on storylines. Laura Wright also frequently engages in such silliness. Let us leave it to the writers, shall we?

Maybe the show is okay with the actors and actresses “weighing in” on their stories because viewers/fans in a way may feel that they have a connection to the actresses and actors who portray the characters they know and care about,As for Steve Burton, even though he’s taken a break from GH it makes sense that he wants to keep up on what’s going on story-wise while his character is off-screen so that when does return to filming he’ll be up-to-date on what happened while he was gone.

You’ve been singing the same song for a long time now.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: The WSB Extradites Nina After Drew Frames Her for Jack’s Disappearance

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It was not a good day on the Thursday, September 17 episode of General Hospital for Nina Reeves. However, while it was not a good day for Nina, it was a good day for GH fans because of the performance (as per usual) of Daytime Emmy winner, Cynthia Watros who is at the epicenter of this leg of the story.

In story, Nina has been dragged down to the PCPD and Agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) shows Nina, and her now lawyer, Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst), evidence of Jack (Chris McKenna) Brennan’s wallet found in Nina’s car. Baines says he has enough evidence to extradite Nina immediately.

Nina loses it and fumes and cries. Baines instructs Ric to get his client to cooperate before heading into the squad room to tell Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) that Nina would be transferred to a WSB facility. Now alone with Ric, Nina tells him she is being framed. She did nothing to Jack other than have a public argument with him. Ric asks her if she can think of anyone who would frame her for Jack’s disappearance or possible murder?

After not giving Ric any thoughts as to who could be framing her, Baines returned and informs Nina she is being extradited and taken into WSB custody immediately. Just as a frantic Nina is being carted away, Ava (Maura West) has shown up at the police station and witnessed the whole thing.

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AVA LEARNS EXACTLY WHAT NINA AND WILLOW DID TO DREW

Earlier in the episode, Ava got a mouthful from Drew (Cameron Mathison). He informed her that Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Nina drugged him for months with a paralytic drug and he never had a stroke. He also informed her Willow shot him.

Ava was not surprised about Willow shooting him in the back. However, Drew told Ava that Nina tried to kill him when she pushed him into the water at the Quartermaine boathouse while he was locked in his wheelchair.

Drew admits to framing Nina with Brennan’s wallet, although Ava is upset because Nina is her friend. He then reminds Ava that Nina also gave her drugs, induced labor and stole her baby. Ava says Nina is a very different person now than she was then. A vengeful Drew wants Nina to suffer after all she did to him, plus he has a plan for taking down Willow next.

So, what do you think of Nina being taken into custody by the WSB? How will she get out of the new hell she is in? Do you think Ava will help her friend, or continue to help Drew because of their alliance to take down Sonny? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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Kelly Monaco Honors Her Late ‘General Hospital’ Co-Star Billy Miller, Sharing Letter He Wrote After Taping His Final Episode as Drew Cain

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Kelly Monaco (ex-Sam McCall, General Hospital) has taken to her Instagram for the second time this week and now honors her late dear friend and General Hospital co-star, Billy Miller (ex-Drew Cain) on what would have been his 47th birthday on September 17.

In her post, Monaco wished Billy “a heavenly birthday” and shared a typewritten note from her beloved co-star after he exited General Hospital in the role of Drew Cain. The three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor played the part from 2014-2019.

Monaco wrote accompanying the photo of Billy’s letter: “He (Billy) sent me this a few years ago, after he left (the show) wanting me to post it… I didn’t/ But… I know he wanted anyone who’s ever supported his work and or got to know him as a friend to read this letter.”

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BILLY MILLER WON THREE DAYTIME EMMYS FOR HIS WORK IN SOAPS

Billy Miller was one of the most respected actors to ever grace the daytime screens for his portrayals as Richie Novack on All My Children from 2007-2008 and Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless from 2008 until 2014 and of course, his final soap stop on General Hospital. He also appeared on primetime’s Ray Donovan and Suits.

TOUCHING GOODBYE LETTER AFTER EXITING GENERAL HOSPITAL

Here now, is what Billy shared in his letter after exiting GH: “Hello, friends… With a slight air of sadness it is time to ponder what ‘goodbye’ means. However, instead of dwelling on what is gone and sure to be missed, there is another way.”

“Maybe our goodbye is really a remembrance of love felt, an appreciation for lives shared and the lifelong reminiscences that come from embraces given and received, Maybe our goodbye is an earnest hope for the brightest path forward for us all,” expressed Miller. “Maybe our goodbye is honoring growth and lessons learned.”

The beloved star added, “Now, instead of sadness, I am filled with gratitude for all your support, encouragement and every emotion shared. I cherish the journey we have taken together, Thank you for allowing me into your homes and lives. With every ounce of myself, I thank you for being you. I would be remiss in this crazy, unpredictable world we all love so much if I did not hold out the possibility that maybe our goodbye is really… until next time.”

Sadly, Billy died by suicide three years ago on September 15, 2023, just two days shy of what would have been his 43rd birthday.  You can check out Kelly’s post below.

Now, share your remembrances today of Billy Miller and the touching letter he wrote after leaving General Hospital, that Kelly Monaco posted in tribute to her friend and co-star via the comment section below.

 

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Chase Walks Out on Brooklyn, Anna and Valentin Share Poignant Moments as She Urges Him to Go to Carly

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The Wednesday, September 16, episode of General Hospital provided the tipping points in the marriage of Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard), the case of Jack Brennan, where Agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) arrested Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros), and Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) deep love for each other on display, even though Anna didn’t want Valentin to do anything to destroy his burgeoning relationship with Carly (Laura Wright). 

Let’s take a look at what went down. First, Brook Lynn’s world is rock when Chase announced he was moving out of the Q’s. As he packed (his one duffel bag?), Brook Lynn begged him not to leave. However, no matter what solution she came up with, Chase shot her down explaining that the trust issues between them is bigger issue than her family and their love for one another.

As they talked about mistrust, Chase says that Brook Lynn lied about framing Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) despite swearing there were no more lies between them. Then, Chase reveals he had spoken to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) about a legal separation to a stunned BLQ. Chase said he had concerns if it would effect their adoption of Phoebe, which Alexis assured Chase it would not.

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Somehow, Brook Lynn manages to convince Chase to hold off on filing the legal separation paperwork. She wants him to figure out for himself if he feels their marriage is worth saving, by taking some time with it. After he leaves, Brook Lynn breaks down and cries.

THE WSB DESTROYS MINDS

In the pick-up of Tuesday’s episode, Carly (Laura Wright) shows up at Anna’s front door and finds Valentin there when he opened the door. Carly saw Anna inside and then took off.

However, Valentin is so worried for Anna and how the WSB had broken her. It’s something he understands and relates to and hates seeing the woman he loves deeply and always will, in such a state. Initially, he said they should go away together. Anna instead told Valentin to go after Carly and explain to her that he was just visiting her to take care of a friend.

Anna phoned Felicia to come sit with her, so Valentin could salvage his relationship with Carly. Once Felicia arrives, and Valentin left, Anna shared to her best friend that no one understood her better than Valentin who had seen her though the years in some of her worst moments. However, Anna says she cannot lean on him any longer, and that she would always love him. Now, it’s time for he and Carly to be together because he deserved happiness.

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Valentin heads back to Carly’s and sees her with a glass of red wine. Valentin wants to explain, but Carly wants to respect Anna’s privacy. She explains she had gone to see Anna after seeing Emma (Braedyn Bruner) and her daughter Josslyn (Eden McCoy) in a fight over Anna’s situation.

Carly fears Josslyn could one day end up like Anna. Valentin explains that Anna’s downfall was linked to Cesar Faison, so it would be unlikely that Josslyn would suffer the same fate.

In a very adult conversation, Valentin tells Carly he believes Anna will get back up from this, and land on her feet and he hoped that one day she can find some peace, just like he has now with Carly. Throughout all the scenes that played out featuring Anna, Valentin and Carly, James Patrick Stuart played it all to perfection.

YOU’RE UNDER ARREST

Finally, while Ava (Maura West) and Nina are at the Metro Court Gardens, Agent Baines shows up and handcuffs Nina for the disappearance, possible murder, of Jack Brennan. Nina screams that she did not to it while she is being dragged away which is also witnessed by her ex Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). 

So, what did you think of Chase walking out on Brook Lynn? Do you hope he files separation papers and eventually gets out of Brook Lynn’s life for good, since one can assume he will be headed back Willow’s way? What did you think of the Anna/Valentin scenes? Do you hope they end up together down the road, or would like to see Valentin remain with Carly? And, now that Nina is arrested for Jack’s disapperance, will the real culprit reveal themselves? Let us know in the comment section, but first check out a preview for today’s Thursday, September 17 episode via the official GH video tease below.

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