TV Review: Making the Rounds at General Hospital — Some Summer Heat for Patrick and Robin

By far the most interesting storyline this week was also the one with the most sizzle. Robin and Patrick finally were able to follow through with what was interrupted twice last week.

Their Memorial Day hike and picnic was interrupted by a downpour and the couple took refuge in a cabin; once Robin was able to pick the locks that is. A roaring fire in a cozy cabin, two rain-drenched bodies, it was bound to happen, (and begin to happen for a second time) before the owners of the cabin showed up. Wouldn't you know it would be Jax with Carly in tow?

It's all pretty predictable from here, Carly antagonizes Robin; Robin yells at Carly. Carly says something mean; Robin threatens to expose big bad Carly for what she is. Only Jax is smart enough to think Robin is on to their paternity secret and warns his partner in bed and in crime to quit pushing Robin's buttons. Carly's not buying it.

It's a bit disappointing; the character of Carly had grown so much in recent weeks and wasn't acting nearly as shallow. This behavior seems like a major step back. If that's not enough, it's another example of the writers revisiting of old storylines. Yet again, Robin knows that Carly is lying about a baby's paternity. And once again, we're looking at one of those secrets…that really isn't much of a secret. It seems like everyone in Port Charles knows baby John is really Nikolas', well, except for Nikolas.

Between welcoming Sam into the family, tying up loose ends to his divorce, and trying to help out his brother Lucky and his family, Nikolas is starting to catch on, however. Jax's continuous change of heart about letting him visit the baby is making him suspicious. Tie that into the fact, as he pointed out to Jax, that Robin is unlikely to lie or make things up, and he is close to figuring it out.

Lucky took the prescription Maxie forged and had it filled for more painkillers, using those pills to get through an exam and get Dr. Drake's permission to return to work. Maxie had also lifted more of Dr. Lee's forms, so he could write himself more if needed, but they were soon discovered missing. She also tried a couple times during the week to steal pills for the police officer. Maxie - grieving for Jesse - and Lucky - upset about what he believes is an affair between Liz and Patrick - shared a kiss at Jesse's grave on Memorial Day.

Article Author: Connie Phillips

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