{"id":489,"date":"2024-11-08T22:52:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T03:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danjkroll.com\/blog\/?p=489"},"modified":"2024-11-08T22:52:48","modified_gmt":"2024-11-09T03:52:48","slug":"general-hospital-commentary-dirty-deeds-and-explosive-twists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/danjkroll.com\/blog\/general-hospital-commentary-dirty-deeds-and-explosive-twists\/","title":{"rendered":"General Hospital Commentary: Dirty deeds and explosive twists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The week ended with a blast that destroyed a warehouse on the piers, but there\u2019s more trouble ahead. Alexis has plans for Danny and Scout, and Michael made a shocking discovery about Drew and Willow. Buckle up for a new General Hospital commentary of dirty deeds and explosive twists for the week ending November 8, 2024.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam\u2019s tragic and unexpected death has rocked Port Charles and upended both of her children\u2019s lives. It was one of the worst explosive twists of the year that many fans dreaded but were unable to stop. As bad as it was, it paved the way for a lot of powerful performances, starting with Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis). There were so many scenes that deserve accolades that I hardly know where to begin, so I\u2019m going to start with the one reaction that I could have done without.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s Kristina\u2019s world, and everyone else better not forget<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A grief-stricken Alexis headed to Sam\u2019s penthouse to share the heartbreaking news with Sam\u2019s squabbling sisters Kristina and Molly. The scenes were intense. Poor Alexis could barely get the words out that Sam had died before she was thrust into the position of having to comfort both Kristina and Molly. You\u2019d think that two women who had just lost their own child could understand the need to put their broken mother first, but you\u2019d be wrong. Despite Alexis\u2019 shattered heart, she still had to ask her daughters to put their differences aside — at least for the time being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few hours later the family arrived at the General Hospital to talk to T.J., but the snipes and jabs between Sam\u2019s wicked half-sisters continued. Molly snapped at Kristina, and — as is typical with a narcissist — Kristina made Sam\u2019s death all about herself. When T.J. explained that an autopsy would provide answers, Kristina jumped up and immediately objected to her <\/em>sister’s body being put through that ordeal. The pain on Alexis\u2019 face, while Kristina explained in graphic detail why Kristina<\/em> didn\u2019t want Sam to be cut open made me want to reach through the television and slap Kristina. It was thoughtless and cruel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kristina\u2019s self-absorption didn\u2019t end there. Kristina made her way to the hospital’s chapel where she railed at God for taking Sam from her. <\/em>Not a single mention of Sam\u2019s poor children, Sam\u2019s grieving mother, Sam\u2019s other devastated sibling and of course Sam\u2019s heartbroken fianc\u00e9. It was all about how God had punished Kristina by taking both her<\/em> baby and her<\/em> sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kristina is the center of her own universe. It’s why I\u2019ve grown to detest the woman that she\u2019s become. She\u2019s completely unlikeable these days, so Kristina\u2019s grief doesn\u2019t move me. Why isn’t she checking on her brother Dante instead of calling her brother Michael to run over to the hospital to hold her hand?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I feel marginally more empathy for Molly since she seems to be sensitive to Alexis\u2019 pain, but the digs at Kristina are petty and unnecessary right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soap operas are notorious for explosive twists, so I\u2019m hoping that Sam turns up alive sometime down the road. I know it\u2019s wishful thinking. Why would Kelly Monaco want to return to General Hospital<\/em> after the way she was written off, but I will always hold out hope. After all, Jake returned from the dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nancy Lee Grahn and Maurice Benard as General Hospital’s Alexis Davis and Sonny Corinthos | PHOTO: ABC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A mother\u2019s grief<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a mother, I couldn\u2019t imagine the loss of a child. When my brother-in-law unexpectedly passed away in 2009 it blindsided my beloved mother-in-law and crushed a piece of her precious soul. We all saw it. She loved her other three children just as fiercely, as well as her grandchildren, but the pain of losing a child cast a shadow over her heart that stayed with her until the day she died just a short two years later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nancy Lee Grahn has done a magnificent job of portraying a mother\u2019s grief. Without question, her performances throughout the week have been Emmy worthy. I imagine much of the pain we see in Alexis was fueled by Nancy\u2019s own personal feelings over losing a beloved co-star who has played her daughter for the better part of two decades. Those scenes couldn\u2019t have been easy for Nancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was a weepy mess for days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After spending time with Dante, Sonny stopped by the lake house to console Alexis and help her with funeral arrangements.  I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the visit, and the tenderness that Sonny showed. Sadly, Sonny knows what it\u2019s like to lose a child and connect with one later in life. He understands Alexis\u2019 regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why honoring and respecting history is important. Sonny and Alexis have a long and complicated past that has taken them to a place where Alexis was able to lean on Sonny in her darkest hour. I\u2019m getting emotional thinking about those poignant scenes as I write this. I hope Maurice Benard is nominated for a Daytime Emmy for that performance. He deserves it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sonny has committed his fair share of dirty deeds for decades, but I can appreciate an act of kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life without Sam<\/strong> on General Hospital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no denying that Sam was an integral part of Port Charles\u2019 society, and that she leaves many loved ones behind. Dante is lost, her children are traumatized, and her friends are in shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I still can\u2019t imagine General Hospital<\/em> without Sam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I know that Alexis is grieving, but her sudden decision to have Danny and Scout move in with her is baffling. Don\u2019t get me wrong, I understand her desire to have Sam\u2019s children close during this awful time. However, both Danny and Scout have fathers, each of whom has legal rights. Why is Alexis talking to Olivia and Dante about where the kids will live as if Jason and Drew don\u2019t have a say? I adore Dante, but he doesn\u2019t have any legal standing in the matter. Besides, Dante has enough on his plate without adding a contentious custody battle to the pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dante has to navigate the loss of his fianc\u00e9e, and he needs to stay strong for Rocco. Poor Rocco is filled with guilt because he feels as if he might have had a hand in Sam\u2019s fate by asking God to spare his mother if something should go wrong during the transplant surgery. Laura said all the right things, but Rocco didn\u2019t look convinced. I wanted to hug him as tightly as Laura did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, Rocco has some good news on the horizon that will help heal those wounds. The same is true for Lucas, who is currently tortured with thoughts that he might have done something to contribute to Sam\u2019s death. Rumor has it, Sam was murdered, so I suspect Brad will be the one who clears Lucas’ name and gives his ex-husband some peace of mind. Brad will also be sure to use that to his advantage in his quest to woo Lucas back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for Danny and Scout, I\u2019m sure Jason might be open to letting Danny move in with Alexis — if that\u2019s what Danny wants. Drew is a different story. If he wins the election, he will take Scout with him and hire a nanny to watch over her while he\u2019s busy in Congress. Alexis is not going to win that battle. Despite Drew\u2019s faults — there are oodles — he\u2019s a loving and devoted father. He\u2019s also filthy rich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, with General Hospital<\/em> anything is possible including Drew losing custody of his daughter to Alexis. But it seems improbable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drew and Willow\u2019s dirty deeds are revealed<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

News of Sam\u2019s death wound its way to the Quartermaine mansion. After Jason dropped Danny and Scout off, Scout raced to her father\u2019s waiting arms. \u201cMy mommy died,\u201d she cried in a small forlorn voice. It gutted me. There is no way Scout will want to be separated from her father if he moves to Washington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Willow learned of the tragedy, she didn\u2019t waste time tracking down Drew to offer him a shoulder to cry on. Oh, she took a minute to leave Michael a voicemail message with her condolences, but as soon as she hit end call,<\/em> she high tailed it up to the nursery where Drew was putzing around. Naturally, he was alone and more than happy to share his grief. To my utter disgust, that quickly morphed into sex on the floor. Where the children play. Eww.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only that, but the house was filled with people and staff. Drew and Willow have no shame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow is a faithless person who has no moral high ground to stand on. A woman in love with her husband who treasures her marriage and family does not do that. She\u2019s been carrying on an emotional affair for months, and she finally acted on her desires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Hospital<\/em> is notorious for Who’s the Daddy storylines, so I fully expect Willow to end up pregnant in the near future. After all, she did sleep with Michael earlier that morning when he got home from his one-night stand with Sasha. More on that in a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I spy with my nanny cam eye<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you follow me on X<\/a> (formerly Twitter) then you know that I enjoy live tweeting during General Hospital<\/em>, which airs at 2:00 pm ET Monday through Friday in my area. My post about Drew and Willow and their down and dirty deeds on the nursery floor had viewers talking. Most of it was negative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spare me the crocodile tears and empty apologies. Drew and Willow had every opportunity to walk away but chose to roll on the floor instead. I hope Drew moves to Washington and takes Willow with him. #GH<\/a> #GeneralHospital<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dv04onlM2T<\/a><\/p>— Liz Masters (@LizMastersSC) November 6, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>