Ms. Quartermaine

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ILoveTracyQ, thanks for telling us about the video! And good observations, MinervaFan. As for the fanfiction, I'd love to participate. I need to stop using so much dialogue though. It's just so hard not to, LOL. I was never a descriptive one when it came to writing.

SPOILER DISCUSSION

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I did a little search on SoapDish. Wizard's "Dillon/Titanic" spoiler aired two weeks after he spilled it...meaning (if the timeline is significant), his "Luke/Tracy/What Could Have Been" spoiler should air next week. Am I grasping at straws here or what? LOL.

About the triangle...I'm also frustrated...and sad. And yes, it's just a stupid soap opera, LOL, but at least ES's return doesn't appear to be long-term. I forgot about that until I came here, so thanks ILoveTracyQ for pointing that out; it sort of help me feel better. I just wish it could be a quad or something. There's no need to limit JE/Tracy to ruining teen marriages.

NEW SPOILER (from Wizard): Luke throws a big party when he reopens the Haunted Star.

His wife better be co-hosting that party. Just sayin'.

NEW SPUMOR (from Anonymous): Edward vows to take control of his family once more when he realizes the mansion's population is dropping.

This better not be about trying to get Emily away from Sonny's and back to the Q's.

*takes a big breath*

A more complete version of Sweeps Previews has been posted. (You do NOT want to read them; trust me.)

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Luke and Robert vie for Holly.

Guza says there's going to be a Luke/Robert/Holly triangle. How will Lulu and Robin react?

How about...How will TRACY react? Is Guza forgetting she's his WIFE?

ILoveTracyQ, well, all right, I suppose I shouldn't have said GH is no longer interested in her. But I do get this whole Hey look! We got Jane Elliot! We're not going to write for her, but we still got her, and you don't! vibe from them. Does that sort of sound right?

As for "Who's the Daddy," Frons said there'd be no doubt. Yeah, yeah, he lies, LOL, but someone received an email from him, and he said the conflict will come from how Skye perceives Lorenzo's dangerous lifestyle. I guess we'll find sooner or later. I can't wait to see Tracy's reaction to the pregnancy though.

Before I forget...Lola has a Tracy video up at NeverQuiet. Also...Tracy/Lila are briefly featured in Soapbubbles's "In My Daughter's Eyes" video.

And more thing, LOL, I still wish the "Tracy tells Luke she loves him, blames in on the alcohol, which Luke later finds out was water" spumor came true. And while I'm that, I guess I'll throw in the "Mac comforts Tracy" and "Luke/Tracy discuss what could have been," and "Tracy breaks down" spoilers/spumors. Did I miss anything? LOL.

ETA: Spring Previews are going up at SZ. *please let Tracy be included, please let Tracy be included*

You're right, ILoveTracyQ; it doesn't look good at all. I'm just going to hope for the best. And while I can't speak for JE, she did say she would stick around for as long as GH would have her, so that kind of works in our favor...only kind of because I doubt GH wants her anymore and well, she did say this awhile ago when things were looking good for Luke/Tracy. *sigh*

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So...Still waiting on the Luke/Tracy "what could have been" spoiler. I'm not doubting Wizard's reliability; I just think it might have been cut. Also...Tracy kicks Dillon/Georgie out of the mansion this Friday. Can she do that? I thought it was Monica's house, LOL. Just trying to lighten the mood. I say she has every right though. If GQ wants to be a married couple, then they deserve to be treated like a married couple. No more living with Mommy.

ETA: Welcome MinervaFan! It's good to have another Tracy fan on board! Did you mean to type ILoveTracyQ in regards to the abandoned story? Excellent points about Monica/Alan/Emily and Luke, by the way. And thanks again for the compliment on the video! I'm glad you enjoyed the one I recommended too. And I would be happy to continue to provide feedback on your stories. I reading them.

Aww, ILoveTracyQ, I think I feel the same way as you do about all of this.

I wish I had something to cheer us up. Um...Any ideas? We have to try and make this a HAPPY thread again! *throws confetti* Be HAPPY! LOL.

I'm right there with ya, ILoveTracyQ, and May is their one year wedding anniversary too. I'd almost be fine with if JE had some other SL outside of TG/Luke, but alas...that is not the case.

I guess I'm the only one not watching the Oscars, LOL.

angel, I'm hoping she's on too. I'm still waiting for that Luke/Tracy spoiler to play out. *crosses fingers*

LOL coolkid. Although...There was a poll not too long ago, and 90-something posters voted that Sonny had too much focus. I was like "Woo hoo!"

I miss Tracy. In fact, I even re-watched the first episode when Luke held her hostage on the Haunted Star. I loved those scenes (excluding the ones with Dillon/Georgie/Skye...Ugh. Dillon, she's your mother! Untie her! <--Those were my thoughts, LOL).

ETA: kenna and Keith are on too! Party in the TQ thread!

Bumping because coolkid and angel are on... *waves to them* How are ya?

*waves to everyone*

From SZ: From the SOW Newsletter (not the actual column)

Why We Clapped

If audiences are going to relate to (if not root for) a villain, they have to see something in the character that is relatable, something that shows the baddie is a human being, not just an evil caricature. GENERAL HOSPITAL's Jane Elliot excels at showing the human side of the ostensibly ruthless Tracy Quartermaine. Never was this more evident than when Tracy offered to mend her ways if God would allow Dillon to live. What mother could not see herself making a similar bargain? And yet, Elliot remained true to Tracy, by covering her motives and looking for an out clause the second it became possible. Elliot didn't compromise her character. She made Tracy deeper, and for that she earns Applause, Applause kudos in Issue 11.

Also...Debbie has another fanfic up here. A different sort of scenario, but she did well with it IMO.

Bumping...

ILoveTracyQ, coolkid, and anyone else who might post at SOC, our girl needs some defending is the "Are Mac and Tracy Right?" thread.

Oooh, there's ANOTHER fanfic?

Episode Counts are up. 8 out of 20? Eh...although correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't it be 9 out of 20? Guess we can't complain. It's almost half, right? LOL. But still...here's hoping March brings better numbers!

About those spoilers? My guess is that it's fanfiction and nothing more. Speaking of...The fanfiction ILoveTracyQ mentioned can be found here. I LOVE Debbie's stories!

angel, that was a cute little moment, wasn't it? And thanks for the compliment on the fanfic. Gotta make sure we also thank ILoveTracyQ for her good ideas.

tracyluver, I'm not sure what spoilers you mean either, but unless the spoilers came from another site first (i.e. SON, GHH2), I wouldn't trust them.

Love the update, coolkid!

CASTING NEWS/SPOILER DISCUSSION

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Hmm, so TR returns late April. TG will be offscreen late March to late April due to his spring vacation. In that case, March better be a good month for our girl and her husband. *crosses fingers* Here's hoping the Luke/Tracy "what could have been" spoiler does NOT get cut.

The GQ/Tracy scenes aren't too bad at all, ILoveTracyQ. It's been so much worse in the past. And you should watch at least for this...

Dillon: Georgie and I are living together.

Tracy: Not under my roof.

Monica: It's my roof.

Alan: I gave it you.

Never. Gets. Old.

She's baaaaaaaaack!

LOL ILoveTracyQ. I didn't have a stop watch, but the 2nd Tracy/Dillon scene seemed to be more than 10 seconds. The arguing one too, LOL. But considering the episode focus, JE/Tracy had a fair amount of screentime. I thought so anyway.

*waves to everyone*

Thanks ILoveTracyQ. I just read both of them. I'll respond after this post. About the Luke/Holly scene...I agree. I'm taking back the . LOL.

coolkid, there are ABC Media Net photos of Tracy/Dillon, Tracy/Mac/Georgie/Dillon/Lulu (the scene from the previews), and Tracy/Luke/Monica/Alan/Emily/Lulu/Dillon/Georgie (WHERE IS NED?!? Never mind. I forgot. He's "on business." *sigh*) Tracy's also at the actual memorial. So...I'm guessing there will be more than one 10 second scene.

Thanks ILoveTracyQ. I'm going to PM you about something in a minute.

There was a mention of our girl in today's episode...

Holly: I've never been as happy as I was with you, Luke. And I know that you loved me. We could have it back. All you have to do is help me get out of here. I promise you, you'll never regret it.

Luke: Look, maybe you haven't had a chance to catch up on all the society-page gossip around here, but (reveals his wedding ring) I'm married -- to Tracy Quartermaine.

Holly: You are kidding me.

Luke: My marriage is no joke. It's worth a hell of a lot to me.

Holly: Are you happy?

Luke: Eh -- well --

Holly: Do you and Tracy -- you know, like we used to? You remember? Remember how I would --

Luke: Oh, God, no, Tracy doesn't go there.

And guess who was in the previews? TRACY! LOL.

All right. Where do I begin? LOL.

angel, as ILoveTracyQ mentioned Robert/Tracy know each other. Not sure if Luke told him about the marriage or not. Hmm...

smirks, I like Lindze Letherman too, and I'm not opposed to a Georgie/Tracy rivalry provided that it goes somewhere and isn't all about "How evil can we make Tracy today?" But the chances of that happening? Not good. I'm also worried what ES's return means for JE. JE's too good for the backburner, but that hasn't stopped TIIC in the past. And oooh...Adventure!Tracy. I like.

coolkid, yes, we can kill Em. Either that, or send her to Anarctica offscreen.

ILoveTracyQ, thanks for the ideas with the fanfic. I'm so confused though, LOL. I like the Helena/hallucinogen idea (which results in Luke thinking about having Tracy committed), but who is Luke in my story? The man that Tracy was talking was Alan, but he looked like Luke. Or perhaps he only acts like Alan in Tracy's mind?!? So when he returns downstairs to the family, he will be Luke, and he will express his concerns to the family. But does that mean Tracy imagined that entire conversation in the hallway? Or well...They did have a conversation, but what I wrote was not what they actually talked about? I'm sorry for rambling, LOL, but do you sort of understand what I mean?

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smirks, I'm not sure if JI has a contract or not. I hope he's not returning so Edward can be anti-Sonny/Emily. Just what we need...A Quartermaine SL featuring...Soily. And thanks for the spoilers, ILoveTracyQ. I hope the Luke/Tracy one is accurate!

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I see coolkid and angel are online right now. *joins the party*

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CASTING: It has to be true! It's in the lastest issue of SOD; it even made the cover! I'm SO happy! Can you tell, LOL? *tries to calm down* Can't you just imagine his scenes with Luke/Tracy now that Luke/Tracy are MARRIED! I hope this means lots and lots of good Q scenes. Now we just need a recast Emily, Wally Kurth on contract, and AJ to come back from the dead!

GRAPEVINE: Upon Robert's return, he just might be paired with a female who is already on canvas. Is there hope for a Tracy/Robert/Luke triange? Can Robert try to steal Luke's wife? LOL. All right. TIIC don't care enough about JE/Tracy to pair her with TR, but maybe...just maybe...with TG's "creative control" and all.

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According to Soap Opera Digest...John Ingle reprises the role of Edward Quartermaine!

GH better not not kill him off.

Is there hope for the Q's?

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END OF CASTING NEWS

Interesting ideas, ILoveTracyQ. I wish I could put them into writing, LOL. As for the spoilers...Wizard was the first to spill that Dillon would fall ill, dream of being on the Titanic, and propose to Georgie. I did a search, and here are other spoilers that Wizard spilled before other sites...

Noah returns and needs a liver transplant; Patrick offers a portion of his liver.

Lucky collapses with fever while secluded in a cabin in the woods; Jesse goes searching for him.

Noah/Bobbie save Luke's life.

Lorenzo feels guilty for helping Skye because what he does puts another life at risk.

Luke/Lulu share a tearful good-bye as she fears she's going to die.

Luke risks his life to save Lulu.

Luke, armed with a gun, demands Lulu receive the serum first.

Lucky wakes up in a lab and learns that he is the chosen one to test out a potential cure of the virus.

Carly/Jason's adventure during Feb. Sweeps involves finding Lucky.

A delusional Ric dreams about Adella.

Courtney risks everything against Jax wishes.

Michael and Georgie break quarantine to be Sonny and Dillon, respectively.

Alexis has a shocking confession; she reveals her past to Ric.

Robert asks Jason for his cooperation with the efforts that are going on; Jason has reservations but reluctantly agrees.

Sonny is pushed away by Mike after he learns of Courtney's death.

Carly donates blood.

Robin becomes sick; Patrick is concerned about her.

Jason and Luke team up.

Wizard and RMT are among SD's most accurate...at least according to me and SD.

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From Anonymous Poster: Regarding Luke/Tracy: Sometimes the last person on earth you want to be with is the one person you can't be without. Aww...I hope this one is accurate!

Thanks angel. I hope I continue it too, LOL. I have no idea where I'm going with it though. Any ideas or suggestions? I'll give you all credit.

Thanks ILoveTracyQ! Public support is good, but the whole "let's organize my thoughts and incorporate them into a letter" thing is too high school for me, LOL, but I'll still consider it. I just want JE/Tracy on my screen, and if the letter writing will accomplish that, then so be it.

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Oh ILoveTracyQ, I've been thinking the SAME THING! LOL. I'm not anti-TR's return or anti-ES's for that matter per se; I'm just against TIIC giving JE's screentime to them. And it wouldn't be a big deal if in the meantime, Tracy was allowed to interact with OTHER characters (say...her FAMILY), but she's not. So...It's Tracy/Luke or Tracy/backburner. *sigh*

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angel, thanks for letting us know about Beautiful Disaster!

Good point, Keith, about the chapel thing. Oooh...I didn't even think about an alternate universe sequence (sorry, I'm stealing your exact words, LOL), but I would love to see something like that!

Thanks kenna! Here it is. No music, but no dialogue either. I don't have the original. Credit to LisaJChristine.

From TV Guide~General Hospital Set Diary: "Ever notice how dead soap characters always have perfect-looking heads hots on display at these memorials?" joked Jane Elliot (Tracy). "Maybe Tony was a Realtor on the side."

Thanks Keith and angel! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

And angel, according to Cable Guide Spoilers, Tracy is on Wednesday this week (and hopefully some other days as well, LOL).

ETA: Page 24!