Questions about Claudia’s disappearance also continued to pop up, though not with any believable concern from her father. While Trevor pushed Anthony and Johnny to send her back to Italy, Anthony had other ideas. He instructed Ric to do whatever it takes to get Claudia to trust him and then get her to betray Johnny, thereby destroying her brother’s loyalty to her and cementing it to his father.
On the lighter side, we got to see the blooming relationships between Diane and Max and Robin and Patrick. The heat just keeps sizzling between Sonny’s head lawyer and bodyguard, especially since the relationship seems to have the sweet taste of forbidden fruit. Robin and Patrick also bonded over watching their blogs, eating ice cream, and feeling the baby kick for the first time.
Casting News
Guess who’s coming back? That’s right, Rick Springfield and Finola Hughes. Rick Springfield and Us reports that the singer will reprise his role as Dr. Noah Drake and Eli Love this July for a “summer run,” which will include Patrick and Robin’s wedding.
During this time, Hughes will drop in to give us an update on the ongoing romance she has with Dr. Drake, Sr. TV Guide reported recently that Hughes had signed on to do a summer stint on AMC that would conflict with her shooting for GH, but the powers that be insisted that she honor her original contract with GH. Sorry, Pine Valley!
Article comments
1 - Connie Phillips
Nice job, Robin. Thanks for stepping in and taking over the feature when I decided I needed a break.
I have to agree with you about the Sonny, Jason, Carly situation. This isn't the first time Sonny's felt the need to disassociate himself with the mob, and you have to wonder if he'll end up having to step back in. Jason didn't want to take it over, never really has. They both made these choices over guilt.
You have to love how it doesn't even bother Carly to associate with Jason -- head of the mob, but Sonny -- head of the mob was bad for her and the boys.
I do have to say I love Maxie and Spin. I never thought they would grow on me, but the growth we've seen in Maxie since Georgie's death has really given that character depth. On the other hand, Lulu has been grinding on my nerves.
I'm looking forward to the summer fun with Noah, Eli and Anna! Should be great, light viewing and a break from the heavy mob stories.
2 - Dan Schneider
I wondered what was going on? Hope you'll write some features, Connie.
So when did you start watching GH, Robin?
I recall I was on summer vacation, w no pals around, when my sis and her pal got me watching the show to kill time. That was 1980, when Luke & Laura were being chased by Hutch the hitman.
20 years, so I'm guessing you started watching when Bobbi and Jake Meyer owned the Brownstone, and when Lucy Coe seduced Alan Q?
3 - Robin Kavanagh
Thanks Connie! I hope you'll feel free to step back in whenever you like. Totally agree on the mob, Maxie and Lulu stuff. Though many of the storylines have gotten me down lately, I am enjoying the few bright spots that are around. While I haven't been giving Robin and Patrick much attention in the last month or so, it was nice to see them getting along and heading toward some kind of permanent relationship as parents. Also LOVE the Diane/Max thing. Two fiesty characters like them can only explode onscreen.
I've never been a big Maxie fan, but if they're setting her up to be with Spin, I think that could be a cool way for her to turn around. Like Liz did after her rape and relationship with Lucky. He could be her redemption, and I think it's about time for her to grow up.
4 - Robin Kavanagh
Hi Dan! I must confess, I started watching GH when I was a kid, about 7 or 9-ish, for two reasons. One, my older sister was into it obsessively, and two, they had a little girl my age named Robin as a character.
Yes, I remember the days of Lucy and Alan; a vague recollection of that mystery involving Robin, her parents and her porcelain doll; remember Tony and Bobby at the Brownstone; BJ's birth and death; Sean Donnelly as police commissioner; and when Scott Baldwin was known as Butcher (that right?).
Some of my memories are fuzzy, though, so I'm hoping if I'm off on something historic, you'll jump in and set me straight :)