Making the Rounds at General Hospital - Strangers, Secrets, And Schemes

Last week mixed the medical stories (abortion, lung cancer, HIV, and a contagious outbreak of pregnancy) with mob stories and romantic liaisons.

The abortion continues to have lasting effects on both Lulu and Dillon. The young Quartermaine decided to abandon his educational path in film for a business degree, and thrilled his grandfather when he asked for an internship at ELQ. Tracy, Lulu, and Georgie both saw clearly to the heart of the matter, but Dillon firmly asserted pursuing the family business was real life, whereas a film career would lead to a phony existence. He wants his life to mean something.

On the other extreme, Lulu seemed quite content to mope around the Quartermaine mansion in her ratty old bathrobe. She eventually headed down to the college campus toward the end of Tuesday's episode, with the intention of dropping out of college and having her tuition refunded back to the Qs. Enter Professor Peter Marquez (Eddie Matos), who Lulu first mistook for a fellow student. With a bit of reverse psychology and some witty, biting dialogue between the two characters, the sizzling young professor gave Lulu the determination and desire to return to college just to prove him wrong. Later, Dillon asked if she needed her life to account for something as well.

It appears Professor Marquez could be a refreshing addition to the "younger" cast as all the teen characters are now enrolled at PCU. He seems to be someone Lulu can not only stand up to, but will eventually come to rely on and trust. I hope they avoid a romantic angle as I continue to root for Lulu and Dillon to reunite. Their chemistry sparks so much brighter than with Dillon and Georgie.

Sonny continued to play mischievous middle, trying to keep Jax and Carly apart. Though he claimed it wasn't his intention, his actions seemed to encourage Michael and Morgan to believe their parents are going to get back together. (The kids have been paying attention to the cycle.) However, they only seemed to make Carly more determined to make things work with Jax.

The story line is both refreshing and frustrating. I like seeing the mischievous side of Sonny and the side that truly cares about Carly and his kids. It's more entertaining and better presented than his other stories, which involve him repeatedly mumbling "I will kill you." But I'm more inclined to enjoy a Carly and Jax love connection than to see Carly and Sonny back together.

"Scrubs" (Robin and Patrick) returned from a mysterious disappearance. While caring for Alexis, Patrick showed signs of illness, including a low-grade fever. Despite knowing it had to be done, it took prodding from Robin to get him to take an HIV test. Because the symptoms also could indicate strep throat, Alan ran a test for that, too.

Article Author: Connie Phillips

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