Ms. Quartermaine

Tracy is going to be on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday this week!!! Yay!  I am wondering if Nathan Varni meant that Tracy's story was coming in the first 3 months of the new year and not necessarily taking place in the first 3 months (this is assuming that he was telling the truth when he said what he said).

TV Source: Week of February 29th

In my own words...There is a whole paragraph dedicated to Tracy, for the first time in well, ever, I bet. Title is "Quartermaine Down" and basically, Tracy/Hayden bond, Tracy has another episode (SoapCentral says it's a "new, alarming, symptom"), Dillon wants his mother to see a doctor, and Tracy fears she will get bad news about her health. TV Source calls Tracy the "Quartermaine Queen" and tells viewers to expect an incredible performance by Jane. Ryan, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of TV Source, posted on Twitter "Great stuff coming up for Jane Elliot" and that it's a "legit story" (as opposed to just a few episode arc).

Soaps in Depth and Soap Opera Digest: Week of February 29th and Week of March 7th

From Soaps in Depth, on March 1st, Tracy's health takes a turn for the worse. 

From Soap Opera Digest, on March 2nd, Tracy fears the worst. 

From Soaps in Depth, on March 7th, Tracy's test results baffle Dr. Griffin.

From Soaps in Depth, on March 9th, Tracy ponders her own mortality.

Bring. It. On. 

^^^ Her Wednesday scenes totaled about 8 minutes, which is impressive. It was probably closer to 6 since she spent one scene texting while Michael and Alexis talked. But at least she was still part of the scene in one way or another. Thursday, she was down to about 4 minutes though. FYI - I don't actually keep track of the minutes, lol. I just go to YouTube or DailyMotion to find the Tracy videos and then check how long (or not so long) each one lasts. 

truenorth, enjoy the sunshine! (and hopefully, much warmer weather). It's been so cold where I live... Wind chills of about -15... My parents are on vacation in Aruba, so I am very jealous.

I think that age may have to do with why GH doesn't care so much, but it's not like they don't have 50 year old+ stars in stories... Maurice, Nancy, Finola, Richard... I know Nancy and Finola don't get as much to do as say Kelly Monaco or Rebecca Herbst, but they are on more than Jane, and they aren't *that* much younger than her. Jane didn't get much to do in her 50s either, although most of her time back, she's been in her 60s. 

I guess the younger stars are the ones that GH's main viewers are supposed to be interested in, and maybe most viewers are...I know I'm 30 (I've caught up on Tracy thanks to DVDs), and my friend is 33, and we personally love the "older" characters, but I guess we're not the traditional viewers who enjoy Jason/Liz/Sam or Dante/Valerie/Maxie/Nathan or Morgan/Kiki for example. I'm actually surprised that Carly/Sonny are featured as much as they are... not as much as they used to be, but half of that couple is in their 50s. I guess since it's Maurice, and he's the new star after Anthony Geary, that may have something to do with it. Ah, so frustrating!!!

Congrats truenorth! I am going to let someone else describe Hayden's dress because I don't remember it other than it was sleeveless and white with some kind of black floral design.

No Tracy spoilers coming up. It's ridiculous that her medical issues are apparently not being continued next week. GH barely cares about Tracy, and it's so unfair. Robert Palmer Watkins did say Dillon and Tracy have good scenes in a few weeks, so that is awesome news, but it's annoying that we will probably be waiting until late February or March to see her again.

Meanwhile, Ryan Paevey posted a video to the fans on Twitter, and while I personally could care less about his video, it was brought to my attention that Jane Elliot is on the monitor in the back, filming with Richard Burgi and Robert Palmer Watkins. Tracy's in a hospital bed, and Paul/Dillon are talking to her before they both end up leaving. Final shot is on Tracy's face, and while it's hard to tell, it seems like she sighs heavily - maybe an upset sigh or an irritated one? Couldn't tell. I wonder if these are the scenes that RPW was referring to. 

ILTQ, good to see you posting! Hope things are getting better.

The daily spoilers are magazine spoilers/cable guide spoilers, so unless something is cut, they should be accurate. The returns are rumors at this point, especially Anthony Geary. I think it's more likely that Wally Kurth comes back, in a recurring status.

I think it's so stupid that GH brought Michael Easton back. We had him as McBain, Caleb, Silas, and now another unnecessary newbie. IMO, he, Ava, Kiki, Nina, and Franco do not belong on GH. 

Another daily spoiler... for Thursday, I believe... 

Tracy's odd behavior prompts Hayden to have a serious conversation with Dillon. She encourages him to take his mother to a doctor. I need this to lead to Dillon/Tracy scenes. RPW works well with JE. 

 

I wonder if this is start of "story" that Varni said Tracy would have for the first 3 months of the new year. An episode count of 4 episodes in January was pathetic, so hopefully, this month and March can make up for that. 

I saw on YouTube that the Larry/Tracy scenes (plus the phone call from Hayden) totaled about 8 minutes. That's pretty much unheard of when it comes to Tracy screen time... That said, she is still barely on, and that is not OK. 

I thought that they were keeping it a secret, truenorth, but at least Tracy covered with it being ELQ business... like Hayden is handling administrative work for the company, and since it's supposed to be Tracy's family's company, she wanted to talk to her about it. Nik would probably just be like, "I'm the CEO now, not you, so get out..." I don't know if he would start questioning Hayden... He is blinded by love. 

Also, she is in spoilers for 2 days next week...

On Wednesday, Hayden's update infuriates Tracy, and on Thursday, Hayden notices that Tracy is acting odd...

Speculation is that

Ashton did something to Tracy and she is now sick. Laura noticed how exhausted Tracy looked yesterday.  Next week, Tracy is acting odd. And there are supposed to be extremely dramatic consequences from Tracy's journey - an illness would be dramatic. Plus, Wally Kurth is likely returning, and Anthony Geary is rumored to be returning in the spring. 

Hi truenorth. I wish we could see more than a few scene of Tracy in Mexico. Doesn't look like she's on next week, but the following week, she runs into a familiar face. Maybe Hayden's father, which could make Tracy her mother? I'm all for if it gives Jane screen time. As for Laura's comment, I don't think she meant any harm. They were actually friendly, and for me, it was a nice surprise. 

Today's Jane's birthday! Happy Birthday to the QUEEN! 

Weird that they are FINALLY sharing scenes. Wonder if it means something. 

It was nice, yet somewhat strange, to see them be actually friendly towards one another. But I do hope if Tracy decides to go on a journey of self-discovery, that she is not off screen for very long.

^^^ Wow, I am way off about FV/Wally. Thanks for the info. I did know Wally was still recurring with DAYS; I just meant he wasn't on contract with that show anymore, thus allowing him to come to GH. Hope you are right that he will be brought back. I need Ned to interact with his MOM, others too, but we definitely could use some Tracy/Ned.

To those who celebrated - Happy Holidays!

Tracy is in spoilers for the next 2 weeks... This week GH is only on for 3 days, so if she's just in 1 episode, that's fine, but I hope she gets more than one the week of January 4th. 

I also miss Ned...It makes me sad that Tracy wasn't part of his exit story. Would love for GH to bring him back since Wally is no longer with DAYS. I think bringing him back was all RC though, and FV probably grudgingly approved. So...I don't think a return is going to happen anytime soon. 

Well, there are 2016 previews in both Soaps in Depth and Soap Opera Digest about Tracy taking an emotional journey and having to overcome obstacles.

Sorry, ILTQ, but I can't be positive. There have been so many opportunities for Tracy to be involved in existing stories, and GH blew it. As if they're going to give her her own? I suspect any journey will mainly take place off screen.

I thought the Tracy/Paul scenes were good. I just want follow up. Paul may not know anything to blackmail Tracy with. He may just be able to get ELQ back for her in exchange for her silence. 

I don't like the word "journey" because it DOES sound like it's off screen. But at least she was mentioned. 

Blink and you miss her today.

She looked so happy with Paul yesterday. What a shame he turned out to be a mobster. I don't know if he's really cheating on her again though... he is kinda of leading her on, but they aren't an official couple. 

Interesting cast integration, but too quick... Ava/Tracy, Carly/Tracy, and Nina/Tracy, but those 3 scenes totaled what? 20 seconds?

truenorth, I don't think Dillon is going anywhere. I wish we got to see Tracy/Dillon and Tracy/Lulu talk about what's been going on though. Tracy should have been all over this Dante/Lulu mess. 

L&TLover, yes, that is a great pic. Tracy's wardrobe is often hit or miss, so it's nice to see her looking good, and the longer hair is awesome! hooked and I were joking that the best of TQ this year would be the fact that Jane let her hair grow for the first time since early 2008! Hahaha. 

Tracy in previews for Monday and in spoilers for Wednesday. She will probably be on Friday too since that is the day the gala starts. 

^^^ Thanks for posting and spreading the Tracy love!

I think it's a nice a touch that Tracy didn't start singing "We Gather Together" until after both of her parents passed away. It's like she's doing because she knows Edward and Lila would want her to, or she's doing it to hold onto their memory. Sad but also sweet.

I am liking her hair too. I preferred it not as dark, but I love all the volume/fullness to it. I am like, "Please don't cut it so short again ever!!!"

Triple post!

I think this is the least active I have ever seen this thread, and I have been a member since February 2004 (we all had to re-register in October 2005). 

Sounds like December will be a good Tracy month. 

To anyone who may be lurking, hope you are doing well. 

Well, so far Tracy/Hayden's partnership has barely been featured.  

I liked Tracy being at the same park where Emma was almost kidnapped on Monday. It is surprising to me that Emma would even recognize Tracy though. Emma may hear the Quartermaine name from time to time, but I think the water crisis was the only time they somewhat interacted. Anyway, Tracy hugging her and calling her sweetheart was so nice.  I do wish we got more than that, like how did the conversation go before the officer arrived on scene, but at least we got what we did.

I read that Robert Palmer Watkins filmed his first Quartermaine Thanksgiving a few weeks ago, so I'm assuming Tracy is a part of that. Wonder if Tracy and Hayden will interact this week???

I did not see Tracy and Hayden's partnership coming. I thought for sure Hayden would be working Paul to give him something else to do... I am hoping this means Jane will finally get the screen time she deserves. 

I found them on YouTube.

I will have to watch the interview after work.

I do believe that she will be on later this week (Jason reveal?). 

But the story? I wish. "Coming months" sounds vague, and even if it is true, there is a lot of time for things to change.

Popping in briefly before work...

I did like Tracy and Ava because it was unexpected, and Tracy got to be harsh, and we don't see that a lot anymore. But I did not like Tracy and Ava because Tracy chose Sonny as the better parent. WTH?!?

It is ridiculous that Tracy left the party before the reveal and doesn't look to be part of the aftermath. Dillon is her son. Lulu was her her stepdaughter for years. She should be involved. This reminds me of when GH left Tracy out of the Ned/Olivia/baby "dying" story.

Robert Palmer Watkins did tweet yesterday or maybe the day before that he and Jane did just tape (so I'm thinking early December, we will see Tracy and Dillon again). 

Well, Tracy did leave early, but at least she stayed longer than I expected.  I wish she could have been there for the reveal though. 

Tracy better stick around at that party and not show up and leave. Thought it was interesting that RPW said she "comes" to the party instead of is "at" the party.

Probably reading too much into it, but remember the hurricane "story" in the summer of 2005 when Tracy and other Quartermaines came to Carly's party?

They got kicked out before the episode's end. We didn't see them again 'til the storm was ending like a week or two later. Would stink if something like that happened again. 

It was maybe a month ago when he said in an interview that the Quartermaine actresses were on recurring,  and that's why GH couldn't focus on the Quartermaines. Something like that. 

Hooked tweeted him about it, and he replied that Jane remained on contract. 

Based on her lack of screen time and the fact that her original contract began in October/November, I was speculating that maybe she is now recurring, and that Nathan got it right in his first interview.  

I am thinking Nathan Varni was not mistaken when he said the Quartermaine actresses weren't on contact. He later stated that Jane remained on contract. Think he had it right the first time. 😞

I've seen the bedroom a couple times in fast forward mode... Valerie/Dillon and Random character/Dillon. I just assumed he was living there like he used to when Luke was still around. I actually think he moved out of the mansion before Luke and Tracy were even married. He probably moved back in at some point, but I don't remember. 

I bet he only has scenes with Olivia. Still not over the fact Tracy couldn't get a reaction to the baby "dying" or later finding out that Leo is not even Ned's. Oh, and no Tracy/Ned goodbye scene was ridiculous.

Ned did a much better job looking over his Mom than Dillon. Dillon is all, "Yeah, Ned called me. He was concerned. I'm going to hang around to make sure Mom is okay." Well, that lasted less than a week. Now, it's not that Tracy needs anyone to look after her, but I did like her sons being there for her. Now, Dillon's living on the Haunted Star and thinking about his movie and Lulu, and it's like he's not even part of his mom's life. Then again, Tracy seems more focused more Sabrina and Michael, so I guess it goes both ways, but come on, GH!!!! 

For the record, though, I did enjoy Tracy and Sabrina, and props to Tracy for not turning her back on Michael even though he's back to worshiping Sonny, closing the door in her face, and calling himself a Corinthos. Despite all that, she is like, "He's family." Tracy/Sabrina seemed very mother/daughter like instead of friends in Friday's episode. At least to me. 

Finally, I am really hoping that Hayden is working for Tracy. It's probably Paul, and she's probably Susan Hornsby, but I am going to hold onto the fact that Paul is already involved in the mob - he doesn't need his daughter onscreen or to be involved with ELQ too. And GH may not care about Jane Elliot now that Tony is gone (don't really think they cared when he was here), but Rebecca Budig talked about wanting to work with Jane on Twitter, and GH loves her, so please oh please let that lead to something.