As i've always stated and still believe: TPTB (a.k.a. Disney-ABC) need to allow Mulcahey to do what he needs to do, and I keep saying Mulcahey over Mulcahey/Korte, because I do believe unlike Van Etten/O'Connor (who alternate in primary credit), Mulcahey is the main head writer (a-la Shelly Altman & Van Etten), and I know it'll be a battle between him and Disney-ABC if they try to say "no" to him or vice-versa. But I'm choosing to have hope Disney-ABC are going to try and take a step back with Mulcahey at the writing helm. He is a prime name with history behind him. Chances are on his side, and time will tell.
In 1973, Jerome & Bridget Dobson were name head writers, following creators Frank & Doris Hursley. Perhaps that is why it was hard to watch? We know from experience the Dobsons are very strong in their views and their decisions, as seen at Santa Barbara. Could the same situations have arisen at General Hospital with Young?