The Monday, September 28 episode featured emotional scenes for Lulu (Alexa Havins), Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) and Charlotte that set the stage for the previously reported exit of Bluesy Burke.

In story, Lulu and Valentin inform Charlotte they are sending her away to boarding school in Maine. The reason: she needs more structure, and more than her parents can give her. Charlotte’s recent actions to try to set up Drew (Cameron Mathison) to make it look like he was making advances to a teenage girl was the last straw for the teenager.

Charlotte, at first, was angered and begging her parents to not make her leave Port Charles. Valentin exits to give Lulu time alone to talk to their daughter.

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MOTHER HAS SOME THINGS TO SAY

Now alone, Lulu tries to open her daughter’s eyes as to what could have happened to her if she went through with her plot to videotape Drew with her in his car! Charlotte explains her plan and how she had everything under control, but Lulu asks her what if Drew took advantage of her or hurt her? What if things went terribly wrong? She questions Charlotte, if she even thought about that?

Lulu tried to make Charlotte see that Drew could have sexually assaulted her. Eventually, Charlotte agrees to go to boarding school, as Lulu and Charlotte share a tear-filled goodbye. However, before she leaves town, Charlotte asks her mother to let her say goodbye to Danny (Asher Antonyzyn).

VALENTIN OPENS UP TO ANNA

Meanwhile, Valentin has gone to the Metro Court Gardens and runs into Anna (Finola Hughes). Valentin is distraught sharing he feels like a failure as a father and because of his choices what has become of his daughter. He is devastated. These were also well-played scenes between James Patrick Stuart and Finola Hughes. Anna assures Valentin that sending Charlotte to boarding school is not a bad idea at all.

DANNY IS HEARTBROKEN AND ANGERED

Towards the conclusion of the episode, Charlotte tells Danny she is being sent to Maine to boarding school by his parents. Danny tries to look on the bright side, that Maine is not that far away from New York, and at least she is not being sent overseas.

However, Danny becomes upset when Charlotte tells him that her parents knew what she was planning with Drew, because Rocco had told Carly (Laura Wright).

Danny is confused why Rocco would have ratted her out. Charlotte says to impress Scou (Kayden Brenna Tokarski). The two teens hug with Charlotte promising that she’d be back, and Danny telling her he would here for her once she returned to Port Charles.

So, what did you think of the scenes between Lulu, Valentin and Charlotte? Did Lulu raise good points to her daughter about Drew, to scare her enough to realize actions have consequences? Will you miss Bluesy Burke? Let us know via the comment section, but first take a look at the opening scenes featuring the trio that sets-up Charlotte’s farewell, for now, below.

This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Sidwell (Carlo Rota) are brought to GH after their brutal attack and Pentonville, with all eyes on Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) as the person behind it. But, is he?

In the video spoilers, Liz (Rebecca Herbst) shows Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) past a curtain to where Curtis has been handcuffed to a gurney. Then, we see Ric (Rick Hearst) sharing, “Jenz and Curtis were just transferred to GH. They were beaten within an inch of their lives.”

Viewers don’t see who Ric is talking to, but it could be assumed it’s his brother, Sonny who recently told his brother about sending ” a message” to a prisoner in Pentonville. All things being equal are making Sonny look like the guilty party responsible for Curtis and Sidwell’s beatdown.

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CAN JUSTINE TRUST SONNY?

Justine (Nazneen Contractor), who is now deeply involved with Sonny in a romantic relationship, pays a visit to Sidwell herself at the hospital, and asks him, “Who was behind it?” Sidwell utters,“Who do you think?” Cut to: Justine confronting Sonny, asking him to look her straight in the eye and tell her if he was behind the prison beatings of Curtis and Sidwell. Sonny looks stunned.

Suddenly, the scene turns to another attack, but this is something personal between Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) and Rocco (Finn Carr), where Danny hauls off punches his “brother.” outside of the boathouse. But why?

DANNY UP IN ARMS

Has Danny learned that Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) is, or was sent to boarding school and away from Port Charles, and blames Rocco for opening his mouth about Charlotte’s attempt to blackmail Drew (Cameron Mathison) gone wrong… or did something else happen?

As the video preview comes to a conclusion with a split screen shot of a battered Curtis and Sidwell, the voice-over is Dante who says, “They’re not sure he’s gonna make it.” Who may not survive the attack? Stay tuned.

Take a look at the official GH teasers for episodes airing September 28-30 below.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Valentin opens up to Anna. Lucas puts Carly on the spot. Charlotte tries to sway Lulu. Sonny makes Gio an offer. Rocco gives Danny bad news.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Britt makes a bold declaration. Jason supports Danny. Dante’s suspicions are confirmed. Jordan confides in Michael. Monet courts a new client.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Ava and Drew are horrified. Sonny questions Jason. Ric attempts to do damage control. Curtis’ claim baffles Jordan. Michael reassures Molly.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Dante confronts Sonny. Willow pulls some strings. Lulu seeks out Tracy. Scout and Danny clash. Michael counsels Brook Lynn.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Sonny is crushed. Trina and Josslyn find common ground. Jordan gets life-changing news. Gio surprises Emma. Chase shuts Brook Lynn down.

Check out this week’s General Hospital promo, “Was Sonny Behind It” below.

Then weigh-in: Do you think Sonny was completely set-up? Did Sidwell actually set-up his own beating in an effort to trap Sonny and to free him and Curtis from Pentonville? If so, will Curtis then be blackmailed by Sidwell? If Sidwell is not behind it, and it’s not Sonny, who could be the culprit? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

This week, saw the elevation to soap opera vixen status of Beyond the Gates schemer and conniver, Hayley Lawson as played by Marquita Goings, in deliciously written scenes that showcased that Hayley is a force to be reckoned with no matter how she is initially down for the count!

First, Dani (Karla Mosley) figures out that Hayley has been trying to “Kill Bill” by slowly poisoning him. After she sneaks into Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett) and Hayley’s house to find the evidence, Hayley catches her and pulls a gun from her purse, which then results in the “turn about is fair play” moment, harkening back to when Dani pulled a gun on Hayley and Bill at their nuptials in the very first episodes of Beyond the Gates back in February of 2025.

After spewing her venom at Dani, and how no one would believe her story, especially when she tells the cop she shot an intruder, Dani had a leg up on Hayley and brought back up. Jacob (Jibre Hordges) and Naomi (Arielle Prepetit) enter the living room. Next, Jacob cuffs Hayley and brings her to the police station. Eventually, she gets caught with the poison (in her bra no less) and now is more serious legal trouble and looking at jail time.

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HAYLEY FACES THE MUSIC

However, in Friday’s September 25 cliffhanger episode, Marquita Goings really had us relishing all of Hayley’s next moves. First, while she is handcuffed at the police station, Bill, along with Dani, confront her. He has left the hospital to face his wife. When Hayley sees Bill, she begins to cry crocodile tears that she is being framed for attempted murder. Bill had a great line about “losing IQ points” listening to all of Hayley’s lies and walks out on her as she screams for Bill to come back.

Next, Jacob begins processing Hayley which includes taking her mug shot. And if you caught it, Goings did her signature wink that she actually does in the opening title sequence of Beyond the Gates, which was a hilarious touch while being photographed.

At this point, Hayley is completely stuck with no one to bail her out as she can’t reach Randy (Maurice P. Kerry) and Tomas (Alex Alegria) comes to see her and explains to her there is no way he can represent her as it would be a conflict of interest, because he works at Bill’s law firm. Sitting by watching this entire thing unfold at the police station is Leslie (Trisha Mann-Grant). In the end, it’s Leslie who comes to Hayley’s rescue and posts her bail.

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YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOOD VIXEN DOWN

Later, Hayley finds Randy and explains to him her credit cards were canceled and she can’t get into Fairmont Crest to go home as the accessing code is blocked for her. He gives her some cash and she storms out.

However, what comes next sealed the deal for us. Hayley all sexxed up shows up in Bill’s hospital room. Bill tries to hit the call button from his bedside, but she slaps it out of his hand.

Bill proceeds to tell off Hayley and her “gold-digging ass” and how he is going to divorce her and get a restraining order, calling Hayley a “sorry, evil bitch!” But, Hayley’s got something on Bill. At the conclusion of the episode and with a cold and menacing look and voice, tells Bill firmly, “That’s now how this ends!”

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BRAVO

Throughout all of the scenes mentioned above, Marquita Goings truly brought Hayley to next level villainy, and yet we enjoyed seeing her manipulate everyone in the process, too!

It all starts with the page and the script, but it’s the actor who brings it to life. We’ve got to say, we throughly enjoyed Goings performances which reminded us of old school soap in the best possible way.

For all these reasons noted above, Michael Fairman TV gives the nod to Marquita Goings for The Power Performance of the Week.

So, did you enjoy the performances of Marquita Goings on this week’s episodes of Beyond the Gates? What did you think of how Hayley came back after posting bail to threaten Bill at the end of Friday’s episode? Share your thoughts on our pick for the Power Performance of the Week via the comment section.